6 long weekend crafting ideas
June 24, 2017 | 5:50am
Here are some crafting ideas and materials in the fair that could inspire you and your kids to get into crafting as a therapeutic and fun way to learn and bond. Philstar.com/Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo
MANILA, Philippines — Looking for something to do with your child this long weekend?
After a successful stationery and supplies fair last year, National Bookstore (NBS) returns with "Happy Space," a showcase of the best writing, crafts, paper, fine art, coloring, and school and office supplies, as well as toys.
Taking place at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati City from June 23 to 25, "Happy Space" features local and imported premium brands exclusive to NBS like Caran d’Ache, Itoya, Ooly, Sheaffer, ZipIt and more.
It aims to not only bring together everything one needs for the back-to-school season, but also offers crafting workshops for all ages. There are lots of exciting activities to enjoy, including contests and freebies.
Here are some crafting ideas and materials in the fair that could inspire you and your kids to get into crafting as a therapeutic and fun way to learn and bond.
Dot-to-dot art
Coloring books have been popular in recent years for both the child and the childlike. From coloring books comes another spinoff also inspired by childhood activities - dot-to-dot arts. There are now adult journals printed with dots for those who want to create amazing images by connecting dots.
Dot-to-dot books and journals. Philstar.com/Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo
Murals done following the principles of coloring book and dot-to-dot art. Philstar.com/Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo
Painting
From painting on canvas to painting a space to give it a makeover, you can never go wrong with this traditional art form.
Painting materials. Philstar.com/Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo
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Calligraphy
You can also employ the techniques of creative handwriting not only on paper, but also in giving new life to sneakers, an old helmet and other stuff, using markers.
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An old helmet made into a conversation piece by drawing on it using markers and calligraphy. Philstar.com/Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo
Art made through markers. Philstar.com/Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo
Paper arts
Through cutting shapes and origami or the Japanese art of folding, you can create giant displays that can serve either as party decors or year-round home accents.
Got so many office sticky notes? You can also create a mural with them!
Using the office paper shredder or puncher, you can also recycle paper by shaping them into small circles or strands then placing them into bottles as accent.
Painted picture frames. Philstar.com/Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo
Origami. Philstar.com/Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo
Left: Rims of colors paper framed into an artwork. Right: Yarn flowers with paper leaves. Philstar.com/Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo
Confetti, piñatas, and other party and home accents using paper and yarn. Philstar.com/Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo
You can deck old tree branches with postcards and pictures or scrunge paper into makeshift clouds. Philstar.com/Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo
Sticky notes mural. Philstar.com/Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo
Stamping
At the fair, there are those that customize stamps to any design you like and they can ready your personalized stamps in as fast as 15 minutes. Using these stamps, you can create different wallpaper-like patterns. Philstar.com/Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo
Upcycling
Some creative ways to display your stuff using old and new materials. Philstar.com/Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo
Reuse and recycle old tires, bottles and whatnot by painting them with your favorite patterns or cartoon character. Philstar.com/Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo
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