Tag: Figment Creative

STEAM Ahead- Nature Raft Craft

This nature raft craft came about through trial and error, born like most of the projects we do around here.  When you’re working in a maker space / STEAM lab, you’re constantly examining, questioning, and then tweaking your designs.  Something may start out as one thing, but then it evolves […]

Constellations- Use A Star To Make Sun Prints

We went on a family (four families and Jenny) road trip to Fort Davis Texas last week.  It was a fabulous getaway! Wwe visited the revived art town of Marfa (home of Donald Judd) and attended a Star Party at the nearby McDonald Observatory .  If you ever are near […]

Teaching Kids Color Value Using Coffee Paint

We have a friend who used to teach with the Montessori method.  I remember going over to her house a long time ago and she had these amazing antique hand coffee grinders. My boys fell in love with them and just sat there and ground up coffee beans forever.  Ever […]

Kid's Craft Cupcakes- Guess what the secret ingredient is!

I have a secret that I am dying to tell you!  I discovered the cutest kid’s craft idea, that costs around 13 cents per canvas (cupcake).  It’s so easy and cute!  Let me tell you how it came about. I have seen photos on Instagram and LOVE Meri Cherry’s cardboard […]