Foil embossing for kids

I've had so many questions about the foil embossing lesson over on my twitter page. I said it'd probably be easier to write a blog post ...

This was a super fun project my Grades 4- 6 mixed elective class did at the end of this school year. They LOVED this project- some even made 2 or 3. I pretty much followed the excellent instructions posted HERE on the "We Heart Art" blog. She found the idea on the Fine Lines blog. I was worried we would have to use that chunky yarn (of which I had none) but regular yarn worked well. I collect empty cereal boxes from my students all year long and stockpile them for projects such as these…

My favorite crafting tool is my glue gun. I love my glue gun. There is nothing that it can’t do. I bought my daughter her first low temperature glue gun a few months ago & like her mother, she loves hers too. Obviously, it is great for gluing things together quickly, but it is also a wonderful […]

This project is one of my most viewed projects on my blog. For good reasons: it's a very popular lesson that's found all over Pinterest...

Here’s a craft project for the big kids – creating shiny, embossed foil pendants with a few simple materials. Making these requires a gentle touch, but they are simple and addicting to make. My girls and I made piles of... Continue Reading →

Aluminum Foil Embossing Art is a fun, stained glass looking activity for kids that uses materials that you probably have around the house.

Change up your art supply list to include aluminum foil with this colorful foil art for kids idea!

This was a super fun project my Grades 4- 6 mixed elective class did at the end of this school year. They LOVED this project- some even...

Foil leaf rubbing!

Looking for something fun and unique to work with? Why not have your (creative) way with craft foil? Bendable and shapeable, craft foil can be tinted, textured or embossed for all of your crafting needs. Check out the Deco Foil over at Therm O Web. With craft foil, possibilities are endless and creativity never runs out. Artistshelpingchildren.org Emboss your own original designs into craft foil with this technique. Easy to follow and perfect for kids, this craft requires a modeling tool…