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String art originated in the late 19th century when British mathematician Mary Everest Boole wanted to make mathematical concepts more accessible to children. She felt that using natural materials and hands-on projects were far more engaging than just numbers on a page. This kid-friendly craft is also a fun and flexible medium for people of...

The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and we have a fresh batch of NEW classes this month to help your creativity bloom. Watch our May Lookbook to see what’s in store: May 1: Inspired by Botanicals: A Daily Drawing and Painting Practice with NEW instructor Sharon Virtue “May” is named after the Roman goddess Maia, who...

Creativebug is kicking off our latest round of Cricut classes by giving away the new Cricut Wild Rose machine! TO ENTER Log into contest widget with either Facebook credentials or name and email address Click through and be sure to hit “Enter” to submit entry. Good luck! Contest runs from March 14th, 2019 – March 21st, 2019. a...

  Join Creativebug for a Holiday Craft-a-Thon live on Facebook: Thursday, November 29th at 7pm ET. BONUS: Enter Creativebug’s Craft-A-Thon Giveaway now for a chance to win one of the following prize packs! Giveaway runs from 11/16/2018 – 12/7/2018. Sakura Prize Pack Wool and The Gang Prize Pack Prima Prize Pack Hero Arts...

Join Creativebug and Hero Arts for a chance to win a three month subscription to Hero Arts MMH kits. Enter your name and email address for a chance to win! a Rafflecopter giveaway   The post Giveaway with Hero Arts! appeared first on Creativebug Blog.

Prima watercolour Welcome Facebook fans of Prima watercolor and Creativebug! Enter your name and email address into the Rafflecopter widget below to get a chance to win 1 of 2 Prima Watercolor prize packs!   Prize Pack #1 Prima Watercolor Pad Prima Watercolor Brush Set Prima Watercolor Confections   Prize Pack #2 Prima Watercolor Pad...

Welcome Facebook fans of Creativebug, Marly Bird and Red Heart!! Enter your name and email address into the Rafflecopter widget below to get a chance to win 11 balls of yarn, enough to follow along with Marlys new class and make the Slouch Cardigan ! a Rafflecopter giveaway The post Red Heart and Marly Bird Giveaway appeared first on Creativebug...

Welcome Facebook fans of Creativebug and Loop Yarn Lovers! Enter your name and email address into the Rafflecopter widget below to get a chance to win one of FIVE amazing Loop Yarn prize packs, all of which can be used to make a project! Bernat Alize blanket-ez yarn Prize pack Bernat Alize blanket-ez yarn Prize pack Red Heart Loop-It Yarn Prize...

At Creativebug, our strongest belief is that daily practice is important. Whether you make a single sketch, sew a single stitch, or maybe even just watch a single minute of a how-to video, finding a little bit of time to feel creative is key to getting those artistic juices flowing. It can also be a way to better your skills, discover...

Welcome Facebook fans of Creativebug and Scotch Brand Tape + Post – It! Enter your name and email address into the Rafflecopter widget below to be entered to win a Scotch and Post-It prize pack and a 6 month subscription to Creativebug! a Rafflecopter giveaway The post Scotch Brand Tape + Post-It and Creativebug Giveaway 09/06/18 appeared...

5 Things We Want to Make Before Summer Falls- We are, of course, a perpetually crafty bunch, but there’s something about longer days that just makes us want to pack in more.  More sun, more al fresco dining, more time with family and friends, but for us especially – more making! Find out what the Creativebug staff has got in their...

Dear Aspiring Artist… This week we interviewed Courtney Cerruti for a little more insight on her journey as an “artist.” Courtney is an artist-in-residence at Creativebug and is a passionate maker. She designs and builds custom sets for each Creativebug artist, coaches shoots, creates classes, and teaches workshops across the country. She is also...

Dear Aspiring Artist… This week we interviewed Liana Allday for a little more insight on her journey as an “artist.” Liana Allday is the editorial director at Creativebug, where she develops classes with the best artists and makers on the planet. She is an avid sewer, knitter, watercolor painter, and writer, and she doesn’t shy...

Just as every artist has their own unique experience in the art world, every artistic journey is different. As you might already know, at Creativebug we are all makers or artists of some kind. We wanted to share parts of our journey with you and would love to hear about yours as well! This ill be a three part series, starting with the lovely Faith...

Welcome Facebook fans of Creativebug and Scotch Brand Tape! Enter your name and email address into the Rafflecopter widget below to be entered to win a Scotch prize pack and a 6 month subscription to Creativebug! a Rafflecopter giveaway The post Scotch Brand Tape & Creativebug Giveaway appeared first on Creativebug Blog.

Many different parts of our brain are engaged when we craft – our focus, memory, problem solving, and information processing centers to name a few. Crafting is more than just a fun hobby; just a few minutes a day can contribute to your overall health and wellbeing. If you’ve had trouble starting a meditation practice, you might find coloring or...

At Creativebug headquarters we are all makers of some kind. We have sewers, knitters, crocheters, painters, jewelry makers, photographers, paper artists, multimedia artists… you name, it we have it! When we aren’t hard at work making Creativebug the best it can be for all of you, we are busy with our own practices (sometimes you can even...

We are so excited to welcome our new artist Get Messy to the FB Live stage with us and to share the excitement with all of you, a wonderful giveaway ! Enter your name and email address into the contest widget below for your chance to win! a Rafflecopter giveaway The post Get Messy Giveaway on Facebook Live 7/24/2018 appeared first on Creativebug...

It’s important to be curious and stay hungry for more inspiration. This process of adventure helps us all stay creative. There are a million ways in which you can feed your creativity. Here are our favorite five ways that we, at Creativebug, like to spark our creativity: 1. Take a walk. Take the time to notice the world around you. Notice the...

Let’s celebrate the start of Christmas in July with Marly Bird on our Facebook Live and with an incredible giveaway! Enter your email address into the contest widget below for your chance to win! a Rafflecopter giveaway The post Marly Bird Giveaway on Facebook Live 7/10/2018 appeared first on Creativebug Blog.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Join Creativebug every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm ET / 4pm PT for live crafting and giveaways! Enter your name and email address into the contest widget below to be entered to win a $100 Gift Card to Joann Fabric and Craft Stores. a Rafflecopter giveaway The post Facebook Live Giveaway 3/13/2018 appeared first on...

Please note: Existing Creativebug members will not be affected by new subscription rates. Your subscription rate will remain $4.95/month for as long as you’re a member. Creativebug Announces New Subscription Plans! In late February, 2018 Creativebug will be introducing new subscription plans. These plans will allow Creativebug members to...

We’re super excited to partner with Amber of Damask Love to give away three amazing prizes! Enter your name and email address into the contest widget below for your chance to win! GRAND PRIZE: $250 Gift Card to Joann Fabric and Craft Stores 1st Runner Up: 1-Year Gift Subscription to Creativebug 2nd Runner Up: 1-Year Gift Subscription to...

Welcome Facebook fans of Creativebug and Rit Dye! Enter your name and email address into the Rafflecopter widget below to be entered to win a Rit Dye Prize Pack. This prize pack includes 32 bottles of Rit Dye All Purpose Dye. That’s one in each color! a Rafflecopter giveaway The post Rit Dye Giveaway appeared first on Creativebug Blog.

Welcome Facebook fans of Creativebug and Rebecca Ringquist! Enter your name and email address into the Rafflecopter widget below to be entered to win a Rebecca Ringquist Prize Pack including her book Embroidery Workshop and a Dropcloth Paisley Sampler.  a Rafflecopter giveaway The post Rebecca Ringquist Embroidery Giveaway appeared first on...

Welcome Facebook fans of Creativebug, Red Heart, and Marly Bird! Enter your name and email address into the Rafflecopter widget below to be entered to win $100 of It’s a Wrap Yarn by Red Heart!  a Rafflecopter giveaway The post It’s a Wrap Giveaway with Red Heart and Marly Bird! appeared first on Creativebug Blog.

Join Creativebug every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm ET / 4pm PT for live crafting and giveaways! Enter the contest widget below to be entered to win a $100 Gift Card to Joann Fabric and Craft Stores! a Rafflecopter giveaway The post Facebook Live Giveaway 12/19/2017 appeared first on Creativebug Blog.

Join Creativebug every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm ET / 4pm PT for live crafting and giveaways! Enter the contest widget below to be entered to win a $50 Gift Card to Joann Fabric and Craft Stores! a Rafflecopter giveaway The post Facebook Live Giveaway 12/12/2017 appeared first on Creativebug Blog.

Join Creativebug every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm ET / 4pm PT for live crafting and giveaways! Enter the contest widget below to be entered to win a $50 Gift Card to Joann Fabric and Craft Stores! a Rafflecopter giveaway The post Facebook Live Giveaway 12/7/2017 appeared first on Creativebug Blog.

Join Creativebug every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm ET / 4pm PT for live crafting and giveaways! Enter the contest widget below to be entered to win a $50 Gift Card to Joann Fabric and Craft Stores!   a Rafflecopter giveaway The post Facebook Live Giveaway 12/5/2017 appeared first on Creativebug Blog.