Insect mobile

Posts about butterfly crafts written by theclaycenter

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We have made insect mobiles before but I changed it up a little this year. This time the first grade artists added a real silk cocoon to the end of their mobiles! I bought the silk cocoons along with some silk squares from this etsy artist: WCMercantile. The silk cocoons took the metallic watercolors beautifully. We used the cocoons with the tops cut open that make a little lid (sans worm)- perfect for inserting written wishes on little paper strips. We hope that when these wishes are ready…

Learning about the butterfly life cycle is such a fun early nature science activity for kids. There are so many creative ways to learn about life cycles. I have posted a few over the years

Dragonflies

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It's not long until @herefordshireartweek and this year I am exhibiting alongside 9 other amazing artists in the beautiful Larchwood Studios @racquetyfarm in Hay-On-Wye. It's going to be a busy week full of workshops (I'll be helping you make autumnal paper mobiles and paper Dandelions...), wellness classes and food by the fabulous @dishbyart so there will be plenty for you to see and do! H.Art week runs from the 7th of September until the 15th and will be open daily. For more info or to…

A step-by-step guide to mobile craft that can be used again and again with removable and changeable hanging decorations. Create a hanging mobile.