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You can turn your Thanksgiving meal into a memorable event by creating special, handmade touches for your tablescape and decor. We rounded up 15 of our favorite DIY Thanksgiving ideas that will add extra warmth to your menu and to the hearts of your guests. DIY Decor for Your Dining Table Upcycle a plain vase or old bottle into a...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Time to start your holiday crafting! Need some ideas and inspiration for gifts, or want to treat yourself by learning a new skill? Get cozy and tuck in to our new November classes. November 1 – Goddess Sketchbook: A Daily Practice Inspired by Feminine Energy with Lily Sol In...

We’ve moved! In August, we cleared out and said goodbye to our beloved office in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District. Not only did we have to pack up a whole office space, but we also had to box up all of our art supplies (can you imagine?) as well as our archive containing years of projects from all of our classes. On...

The scent of cinnamon has hit the craft stores, and the holiday season is beginning. It’s time to warm up your home with fall decor, harness the Halloween spirit, and treat yourself to our new October classes. Watch our video lookbook and you might witness a visit from an otherworldly acquaintance…. October 1 –...

School is in session, and we have your schedule of new September classes prepared for you. There’s no excuse to be tardy! Check out our video lookbook and also get a sneak peek of our recent move to a beautiful new office/studio space. September 1 – Lucky Star Quilt Along with Justin of Keaton Quilts All month long,...

Finish the summer on a creative note with all new classes in August. Explore and refine your drawing technique, discover exciting projects that are perfect for back-to-school, and personalize your living and working spaces with colorful crafts. Watch our August lookbook video here. July 1 – Marker Workshop: A Daily Practice with Sasha...

As everyone starts to travel more and explore the world this summer, you might be wondering how it’s possible to stay creative while you’re on the road. Are your art and craft supplies really portable? Will you have time to use them? Can you take your Creativebug classes with you? The answers are 1) YES, 2) YES, 3) and also YES....

Check out the video lookbook for all of our classes launching this month. We have an exciting range of projects, from fresh ways to look at painting and collage to transforming clothing and propagating your houseplants. Summer is the perfect time to stretch your creative muscles and work on something new. July 1 – Words Inform...

School is out. The kids are getting restless, and you don’t want them playing video games or mindlessly watching TV all day. How can you keep them engaged? Ignite their minds and creativity by making your own unique summer camp at home with Creativebug classes. Our classes are fun for the whole family, and not only will you have some...

Craft your way through summer and check out our fresh new classes for June. You can watch the June lookbook here. June 1: Japanese Sashiko – A Daily Decorative Stitching Practice with Lisa Solomon Through the whole month of June, mixed media artist Lisa Solomon will show you 30 designs in the Japanese tradition of sashiko...

Treasure Mallory is a Los Angeles-based bag designer, leathercraft instructor and maker. She went to fashion design school to learn how to make clothes but discovered that her true love was making bags. She is entirely self-taught when it comes to working with leather, and sharing this hard-won knowledge with others brings her so much joy. We...

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 all...

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...