Do you love putting puzzles together? It can be a relaxing time as long as you don’t get frustrated with the bigger puzzles! Those 1000-piece puzzles can get the best of you at times when there are a lot of similar colors. When I was younger, it was hard to find puzzles I liked in… read more >>
This shirt is easy to make, and everyone notices when you wear it. Try the technique with different dark colored shirts and you can have a whole wardrobe that is out of this world! Here is what you will need: T-Shirt, black works best Bleach Water Spray bottle Large plastic bag Plastic gloves Stiff… read more >>
Our Adult Take & Make Craft for October is a Halloween Greeting Card. Pick your kit up at any library branch or through curbside! (While supplies last.) Materials 2 Cardstock Pieces 1 Glue Stick 6 Foam Poppers 4 Wiggly Eyes 2 Small Circles 2 Large Circles 3 Spider Silhouettes 1 Envelope Instructions 1. Glue one… read more >>
Our Adult Take & Make Craft for September is a Giant Paper Flower. Materials 12 sheets of one color of card stock Scissors Glue Pattern sheet Clothes pins, staples, or paperclips- optional Instructions Cut out the three patterns from the pattern sheet. Print your pattern sheet here: Paper Flower Pattern. Step 1) fold paper in… read more >>
If you’re still spending a lot of your time at home, why not take advantage of the nice weather and learn some new skills by trying out some art inspired by nature? Nothing beats spending time outside, so while you’re out there in the back yard, take a look at the plants and animals around you for ideas. If… read more >>
Learn how to create Meditation Word Embodiment Art by watching this video: How-to do your own Meditation Word Art Gather any paper that you want to write on. You can use boxes, old envelopes, computer paper, ads, newspaper, scraps from other crafts. Then, gather some writing tools that seem like fun today. Try paint and brushes, markers,… read more >>
Create your way to relaxation and contentment! Looking for an easy, low-cost activity to help relax and feel creative? Explore the world of Zentangle and art therapy virtually through the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. Create beautiful works of art (like the images below) instantly, without having to possess transcendent artistic talent. Zentangle… read more >>
Art is a way to express yourself and to communicate how you feel. Art can be paintings, sculptures, jewelry, and so much more. Museums hold many famous pieces of art from a long time ago to now. Below are links to some of the world’s most famous museums that provide virtual tours of their exhibits…. read more >>
Needle felting is a craft that sounds way more complex than it actually is. Learn how to turn felt pieces into a fun summer garland or beautiful butterfly. Felting: Part One Learn how to turn felt pieces into a fun summer garland with librarian Amelia from PLYMC. Felting: Part Two Follow Amelia as she teaches us how to… read more >>
Hello, crafters! This is Missy, here to help you channel your inner Joanna Gaines, and create an awesome piece of farmhouse decor! Gather your materials and follow along to make a decorative stack of books, stamped with your favorite phrase, your pets’ names, or really, whatever appeals to you. Materials: several old paperback books (hardback… read more >>