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From ancient Egypt to Buddhism and Hinduism, the lotus flower represents the cycle of life, rebirth, peace, and love. In this class, you'll learn how to make a beautiful folded paper version of the legendary lotus. It looks extremely intricate, but the folds are actually quite simple. Mia Semingson is an artist, book binder, and owner of Two Hands Paperie in Boulder, Colorado, and she is always looking for creative ways to use paper. With basic origami techniques, Mia will guide you through constructing a four-layered lotus blossom. You can use it as a gift wrap embellishment, ornament, or even include it as part of your own rituals and celebrations by writing messages inside the folds, like wishes for friends or thoughtful intentions.

Book artist, mail artist, and educator Bel Mills takes great care when making even the smallest object. In this class she demonstrates just how much can be packed into a tiny book that features even tinier paper ephemera. As an avid upcycler, Bel loves to create art books using ordinary and cast-off paper products such as security envelopes and canceled stamps. This delicious visual snack, just a hair larger than a postage stamp, begins by folding an accordion book and then attaching a miniature cover. Along the way, make thoughtful design choices that lead the viewer on an adventure because every book is a journey, no matter how small.   

Quilter Sarah Bond has a special, deep relationship to quilting. After learning how to quilt nearly 40 years ago, she discovered an extensive family heritage of quilting, specifically from her foremothers Jane Arthur Bond, Ruth Clement Bond, and Louvinia Clarkson. Learn how she was inspired by the work of her foremothers and how it contributed to the evolution of her intricate, colorful style. 

Stay tuned for quilting classes from Sarah Bond releasing later this year. You can also find Sarah on instagram here. 

Hearts can symbolize strong emotions such as love, strength, and happiness. Artitst Courtney Cerruti shares how easy it is to fold an origami heart. Even if you've never folded paper like this before, your origami self-confidence will go up the charts with this very easy piece. Make it for Valentines, Mother's Day, or any occasion to share some love.

Artist Suzy Ultman is an illustrator, toy maker, story teller, and an avid birder. One of her favorite activities is bird watching in her backyard and connecting to nature. Now you can turn into your favorite bird as Suzy teaches you how to upcycle everyday paper grocery bags into a full-fledged, fabulous bird costume. You'll learn how to print and assemble a paper template, cut paper bags to create a mask as well as a cape for wings, add paint and color to bring your bird to life, and make and attach paper feathers. Not only is this costume fun for little ones to play in, but they will delight in the painting and gluing process, too. The next time you go shopping, remember to hang on to your paper bags, because there is still an entire world of make-believe in there.

Join Creativebug host Twinkie Chan in this Q&A with artist and educator Constance Moore who teaches this month’s daily practice - Inspired By Picture Books: A Daily Practice of Creative Prompts. Coming live from her elementary school classroom where she teaches, Constance guides participants through the creation of a collaborative poem, plus two art prompts. This conversation was filmed live April 28, 2024.

The collaborative poem written during the live event:
My shade of brown strong black tea and a big bloop of vanilla creamer
The color of my kitchen walls
My beautiful shade of love is yellow which is bright & cheery like the sun
Mine is honey miso, salty and sweet
Cream with red strawberries
I am a latte - espresso and milk with plenty of sugar!
Recently my shade of love is gray - heart going out to those of us getting older
The rosy cheek colour of babies after a sleep
Love is pink…it doesn’t stink
My paintbrush is full of Toasted white sugar
Creamy peach latte with maple syrup
Brown and white striped like a Barred Owl
Peach/watermelon vanilla milkshake
Pink and purple and teal and blue, all of these remind me of you

Sewing with stretchy knit fabrics is a bit different than sewing with wovens. Amanda Todaro, a sewing educator from Ditto patterns, gives you an introduction to creating garments with knits, beginning with learning about the different stretches in fabrics, sewing your projects, setting in a shirt sleeve, finishing hems with mock cover stitch, and adding a finished neckband. And while a serger is a knit garment's best friend, learn how you can create most knit garments using only your sewing machine.

Crochet a scrumptiously cute donut complete with icing and rainbow sprinkles. An adorable - and surprising - gift for just about anyone, Twinkie demonstrates how to make it particularly irresistible to babies by adding a rattle, or fun for your favorite pet with a built-in squeaker. In this class, learn how to crochet in the round, work a slip stitch, single crochet stitch and half double crochet stitch, and how to embroider a fun bullion stitch. No glue or beads are necessary for this project - just yummy yarn!

In this class, Alison shares two hand-stitched projects—a sweet stuffed chick and a companion Easter basket. The egg-shaped chicks are a cinch to stitch and stuff, and the basket comes together with just a few rows of sewing. Whip up a batch in neutral colors and display them in an egg carton for whimsical Easter décor. Or fill the Easter baskets with pastel colored chicks and candy for a classic Easter presentation.

As creators, our bodies are essential tools that deserve careful attention. Join Liza Laird, a knitter and yogi, as she explores beautiful ways to integrate body, mind, and spirit into artmaking. You don't need a yoga practice or prior knowledge of knitting to benefit from this distinctive daily practice. While Liza demonstrates knitting up the Mala Cowl, a luscious two-color brioche stitch project from her book Yoga of Yarn, feel free to participate with any project of your choosing. Throughout the month, she shares mindfulness techniques and simple, adaptable movements that can be done right from your seat. Whether you're interested in taking a spiritual journey with your craft or simply aiming to keep your body limber for extended art sessions, this class provides the tools for mindful making.

This 15-day practice will be released every other day this month.

Unlock the potential of everyday materials by transforming food packaging into printmaking plates that yield beautiful, accessible results. Courtney Cerruti, artist and Creativebug Editor-In-Chief, fell in love with this technique because it is similar to etching on metal plates but has a convenient twist—the materials you’ll use are recycled, readily available, and easy to work with. This approach encourages free and spontaneous exploration, without the worry of “ruining a plate.” In this class, learn how to upcycle a TetraPak into a printing plate, create abstract images from organic shapes, etch prints by drawing directly onto the surface, and cut away spaces that will print in black. This sustainable method offers a creative and attainable way to dive into printmaking.

Add a touch of retro charm to any outfit with this easy-to-knit bow scarf. Knitter Faith Hale has returned to this classic pattern over and over again and is excited to share with you this simple yet clever design. Featuring increases, decreases, a long garter panel and two ribbed tubes, this versatile accessory knits up quickly and makes for a satisfying gift. Her formula can be adapted for virtually any size yarn so you can use it to knit up a special skein in a weekend.

Cherry blossom season is fast and fleeting; the peak bloom period, when the blossoms are open, lasts only a few days. Capture that springtime wonder by making ever-blooming paper cherry blossoms with Mia Semingson. Mia is an artist, book binder, and owner of Two Hands Paperie in Boulder Colorado. In this class she teaches you how to use basic origami folds, simple cutting techniques, and a fun dip dye process to transform paper into beautiful flowers. How each one turns out is a mystery until you unfold them, and the surprise is part of the magic. You can use your cherry blossoms to adorn the tops of gifts and Mia also shows you how to attach them to a branch for a beautiful decor piece.

Embrace the magic of make believe and bring your own mythical creature to life with Creativebug's Creative Director, Katrina Wheeler. She guides you through a fantastical adventure of transforming everyday materials like cereal boxes and packing paper into a majestic dragon head. Dive into a sticky river of paper maché paste and emerge in a vibrant land where creativity knows no bounds. 

Use a macrame-type braid to construct a sturdy, eco-friendly dog toy. Crafter Faith Hale demonstrates this simple-yet-satisfying technique, and you can use purchased T-shirt yarn or yarn that you’ve made out of a T-shirt that has outlived its use as a garment. The toy shown is excellent for small-to-medium sized dogs but Faith instructs how to make simple swaps for a custom size