Creativity for Life

Faber-Castell and Creativity for Kids - 20th Anniversary

Posted on November 02 2019

On November 2, it will be 20 years since Creativity for Kids joined Faber-Castell. Some of you were part of that momentous change and others, who have come on board later, have heard the exciting story.

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Classifying Counterfeit: 5 Safe Shopping Tips for Kids

Classifying Counterfeit: 5 Tips for Safe Shopping for Kids

Posted on November 01 2019

December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month. In the spirit of safe toys and gift-giving, it’s important to educate ourselves on safe shopping. We at Faber-Castell USA have an extensive procedure to ensure the safety of our Faber-Castell and Creativity for Kids branded products, but the same cannot be said for counterfeit products. Follow these 5 tips for safe shopping for kids to learn how to classify counterfeit and keep your children safe.

Paper Plate Pumpkin Pie Thanksgiving Craft for Kids

Posted on November 01 2019

This Paper Plate Pumpkin Pie craft is the perfect activity and decoration for your Thanksgiving feast! Season’s Eatings… I mean Greetings! But seriously, what’s better than this time of year full of family, food, and food-themed crafts.

Watercolor Halloween Candle Art with Candy Corn

Halloween Greeting with Watercolor Art

Posted on October 31 2019

Create spooky Halloween watercolor art to use as a greeting card this season! All you need is Goldfaber Aqua Watercolor Pencils, Pitt Artist Pens, and an eye for some spooky art.

Gelato Flower Stencil with Pitt Artist Pen

How to Use Gelatos with Stencils

Posted on October 30 2019

Grab your Gelatos and learn how to easily create gorgeous notecards and designs with stencils and just four easy steps.

Watercolor Gelatos, Pitt Artist Pens, and Hand Lettering

Watercolor Background Art with Gelatos

Posted on October 30 2019

Today we'll be using Metallic Blueberry and Raspberry Gelatos, and black Pitt Artist Pens® in brush and medium sizes. We have some watercolor paper and a sandwich bag, and that's all you'll need to create a watercolor background!

Fountain Pen 101: The Basics of Fountain Pens

Posted on October 29 2019

Fountain pens are a classic writing staple, but truly understanding their unique qualities or how to properly use one can be confusing. In today’s modern world, much of human communication is digitized. Despite this constant evolution in the way we humans communicate, these unique qualities of fountain pens have withstood the test of time.

Handwriting Drills on Bullet Journal with Pitt Artist Pen

Bullet Journal Handwriting Drills

Posted on October 28 2019

Hello again, you creative genius! Today, I'm here to talk about one of my favorite things in the world - handwriting! I try to do penmanship drills once every few months - for the practice, but also... for the fun! Yes... I was that girl in school who re-wrote her notes when she got home, how did you know?

Thanksgiving Craft: Grateful Turkey

Posted on October 22 2019

This Thanksgiving craft uses watercolor markers and hand lettering as a fun way to show your gratefulness. Tis the season to be grateful…although it doesn’t hurt to be grateful year round!

Bullet Journal Doodles: Halloween Scary Extras

Bullet Journal Doodles: Scary Halloween Extras

Posted on October 22 2019

There are endless doodle possibilities when it comes to holidays, so we have put together 5 new doodles to try just in time for Halloween! These scary extras make the perfect addition to your planners, journals, sketchbooks, or crafts! Recreate these doodles in just 4 easy steps.

DIY Christmas Card with Connector Paints & Pitt Artist Pens

Posted on October 18 2019

Hey guys! Today I’m going to give you the rundown on how I created this cute holiday art! It’s so versatile and can be used as Christmas decor, gift tags, or even DIY Christmas cards! I am using my Connector Watercolor Paints by Faber-Castell. I used this with my water brush and Pitt Artist Pens to finish it off.

Christmas Craft-DIY Christmas Gift Tags

Posted on October 18 2019

You have the Christmas gifts purchased but now it's time to wrap...Add some fun, personal flair to your gifts this holiday season with these DIY Christmas Gift Tags! Receiving a personal Christmas craft is a great way to show others how much you care.

Christmas Craft Upcycled LED Tea Light Houses

Christmas Craft for Kids: Upcycled LED Tea Light House

Posted on October 18 2019

This is a wonderful family Christmas craft where everyone can participate in creating an heirloom decoration that will be cherished for years to come. Just gather all your materials and everyone can make one house and when you put them all together you have a village! If you have a Xacto™ knife or another cutting tool you can make the full light-up version as shown above, or we also provide a no-light version that is quicker and easier and only requires scissors, no knife.

Christmas Crafts for Kids - Fingerprint Ornament

Posted on October 17 2019

Christmas crafts for kids are the perfect way to get them in the holiday spirit! Add a little extra Christmas cheer to your gifts or Christmas decorations this holiday season with these cute fingerprint ornaments crafts.

Bullet Journal Doodles: Halloween Graveyard

Posted on October 15 2019

Beware! Faber-Castell USA and I are bringing you Graveyard doodles! These spooky doodles will be the perfect accent to all of your Halloween pages. You're able to create these 5 different doodles, in only 4 steps. Combine them all to create a graveyard scene!

Bullet Journal Doodles: Adding Detail and Depth

Posted on October 14 2019

Today, we're going to talk about adding detail and depth to your doodles! My favorite tools to use for this task, are my trusty Brush Pitt Artist Pens®! The colors are vibrant and have almost a painterly quality when layered.

Paper Plate Spider - Halloween Craft for Kids

Halloween Paper Plate Spider Craft for Kids

Posted on October 10 2019

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, it’s not Christmas – YET! But it is Halloween and it is the most decorated holiday in our house. These creepy crawly paper plate spiders are the perfect addition to the freight fest in your home!

How the My Story Dolls Kit Inspired Better Daily Communication with My School-Age Child

Posted on October 10 2019

The daily doldrums of school are in full swing. Whether it has been a month or just a few weeks, the routine for after school has hopefully been smooth sailing. Every school year I remind myself to not fall into the habit I had as a child: my mom would ask, “how is school,” and I dutifully answered, “fine.” We usually would then mumble a few more words and the subject quickly changed. It’s not like I didn’t have anything to share, I just didn’t find it significant.

The Teal Pumpkin Project with Two Pumpkins

8 Creative and Fun Ideas to Support the Teal Pumpkin Project

Posted on October 07 2019

While picking out pumpkins, buying treats, and setting up decorations, consider promoting allergy inclusion by turning teal this fall. The Teal Pumpkin Project promotes Halloween inclusion for trick-or-treaters with food allergies or other conditions. Here we have eight ideas to make sure everyone can enjoy a fun and safe Halloween.

Bullet Journal Doodles: Halloween Trick or Treat

Posted on October 07 2019

I think we can all agree that candy is AMAZING! You know what else is amazing? Going door to door in a costume as a child and having people give you treats! Here, Faber-Castell USA and I are showing you how to create 6 different candy doodles!

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