Hands On Crafts for Kids: Be Creative
Jenny Barnett Rohrs, Franz Spohn & Candie Cooper
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Fin, Feathers and Fur
25:26
Let's get creative with inspiration from the forest, sea and sky. Jenny Barnett-Rohrs and Katie Hacker make a friendly hedgehog then Katie creates a wiggly fish. Franz Spohn scratches off paint to make colorful animal images and Jenny makes a gelatin print Valentine's Day card.
Dress Up
25:26
It's fun to dress up and decorate. Jenny Barnett-Rohrs and Katie Hacker team up to make a really cool cape. Candie Cooper recreates a design from a famous modern artwork. Then, we'll dance away in a new tutu skirt and make a patriotic decoration from blogger Angie Holden.
Superheroes
25:26
Who's your favorite superhero? Katie Hacker creates a utility belt to boost your super powers. Jenny Barnett-Rohrs makes a hero emblem for your room. Franz Spohn shows how to draw yourself into a comic book hero and Katie makes Kryptonite soap.
Too Nice to Stay Inside
25:26
Let's head outside for some fun. Jenny Barnett-Rohrs makes colorful hand grips for your bike. Katie Hacker has some fun with friendly bugs. Franz Spohn has sidewalk art tips and Katie makes special discovery eggs.
Wings
25:25
Our creativity takes to the air. Jenny Barnett-Rohrs and Katie Hacker make sparkly wings and Katie creates a funny spoon bird. Franz Spohn creates see-through bug wings and we'll make a very special chalkboard gift for Mom or Dad.
Trees
25:26
Bring the outside inside with a little creativity. Jenny Barnett-Rohrs makes a colorful leafy tree banner. Candie Cooper creates a fish kite and Katie Hacker builds a whimsical woods scene. Then, Jenny decorates a glittery tree to celebrate the holidays.
Outer Limits
25:26
Break the creative boundaries and travel to the outer limits. Blast off as Jenny Barnett-Rohrs makes a bottle rocket. Katie Hacker tracks the journey on a decorated bulletin board. Franz Spohn makes portraits with candy beads and we'll make a sparkly Easter decoration from blogger Jen Goode.
Write It Down
25:26
When creative ideas pop up, write them down. Make a colorful pocket journal with Jenny Barnett-Rohrs. Candie Cooper shares creative tips for handwriting and Franz Spohn writes with clay. Katie Hacker decorates for fall with a shining pumpkin luminary from blogger Carissa Bonham.
On the Road and Around the Wordl
25:26
Travel can really shake up your creativity. Inspired by their travels, Jenny Barnett-Rohrs and Katie Hacker capture cityscapes. Candie Cooper makes a necklace or bookmark with beads from around the world. Franz Spohn sketches vacation memories and Katie makes colorful candy ornaments from blogger Angie Holden.
Creatures
25:26
With some paper and a little creativity, we'll make a silly, slithery creature. Candie Cooper recreates impressionist art and Katie Hacker makes glittery slime. Jenny Barnett-Rohrs makes creepy eyeballs and silly spiders for Halloween fun from blogger Morena Hockley.
Music
25:26
Music inspires creativity and adds to the fun. To keep the beat, Jenny Barnett-Rohrs makes a drum. Katie Hacker makes a jingly bell bracelet and Franz Spohn illustrates great musical works. Jenny has a wonderful gift idea for a sports fan from blogger Morena Hockley.
Me!
25:26
Let's turn toward ourselves for creative ideas. When she makes a lighted mirror, Jenny Barnett-Rohrs makes you a star. Katie Hacker makes personal paper dolls and Franz Spohn draws a 3D self-portrait. Jenny celebrates Thanksgiving with Pilgrim-style table decorations.
Make Believe
25:26
Anything can happen in the world of make-believe. Jenny Barnett-Rohrs turns into a scary monster with a fun headband. Katie Hacker makes a fantasy tent and then whips up a never-ending cherry pie. Jenny shows how to create a show with puppets you make yourself from blogger Mom Carolina Moore.
Let’s get creative. We just have to look around us each day to get great ideas for fun family crafts. Host Jenny Barnett Rohrs teams up with Katie Hacker and Candie Cooper to create indoor and outdoor toys, colorful decorations and super-fun wearables. Franz Spohn, artist extraordinaire, shares imaginative art tips. Craft blogger moms from around the country celebrate the seasons and decorate for the holidays with projects they make with their own kids.
Jenny Barnett Rohrs, Franz Spohn & Candie Cooper
Jenny Barnett Rohrs is a self-taught craftista, working in clay, fiber, and jewelry mediums. She loves to encourage folks to try new things and new techniques. Franz Spohn earned his M.F.A. from the Ohio State University and has taught in a wide range of educational venues. His work has been exhibited in many museums and galleries and he has illustrated children’s books and book covers. Candie Cooper is a designer with a passion for combining unique materials and color combinations, inspired by extensive travel and her years living in China. She is an author of crafting books and teaches workshops nationally to children and adults.
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