Use your BRAIN!
By Gina McNulty, owner/creator/designer Jarfullz
“Creativity is intelligence having fun!” - Albert Einstein
Have your heard the phrase "left brain/right brain" ?
Turns out that two things can be true at the same time: being creative uses the whole brain and being creative develops other processing centers in the brain - WHO KNEW?
- Using one’s creativity can open doors to productivity and enhance learning.
- In fact, super successful people (and animals) use their curiosity and creativity in combination with other processing centers of the brain to express ideas and produce art.
LEARN MORE:
Being creative does not have to be complicated.
You can tackle smaller projects that will scratch the creative itch AND wake up your brain.
Here are
THREE CRAFTY PROJECTS TO STIMULATE YOUR BRAIN RIGHT NOW!
1) PAPER MOSAIC
Mosaic artwork is not limited to tiles. Colorful paper, leftover wrapping paper or anything that has color can be used to make something beautiful. This activity is something fun to do with children (even high school aged kids will find this exciting!
You will need:
Here is a template you can use but feel free to customize it! And don't let the “for kids” scare you away!
https://www.craftsonsea.co.uk/easy-snowflake-crafts-for-kids/
Here is a sample that I made with my kiddos:
2) DECORATIVE CONTAINERS
In my handmade business ( jarfullz.com) I create art using jars. The first JARZ ™ I made were from leftover tomato sauce jars.
Wash a dry any used glass jar (recycling is cool). Apply just about anything to the outside of the jar - stickers, cut outs, paint, news headlines, family photos etc. Apply a water based sealant or in a pinch, glue (be sure it will dry clear). Then use it as a planter, pen holder, coin jar, vase.
3) FAMILY PHOTO FLIP BOOK
Instead of a frame to celebrate your family memories, create a flipbook that tells a story about how your family has grown through the years - this makes a great gift as well!
You can use photos, drawings, cartoons - whatever expresses the tone of your family!
And don't forget the little extra - stickers always add a special touch to any project
HOW TO MAKE A FLIP BOOK
A flip book is made from the basic crafts:
Here is a brief video to get you started:
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