Haitian-Inspired Foil Cross
This project was inspired by the metal art of Haiti, and makes a great project for Easter… or anytime! I’ll be doing this with children in a couple of orphanages in Haiti next week. I’ll try to post...
View ArticleKids Express Themselves with Art
These are just a few of the amazing paintings done by children in the tent cities of Haiti, on the anniversary of the earthquake. Sometimes I get so caught up in the academics and “mechanics” of...
View ArticleHouses for Haiti Lesson Plan
Two amazing teachers in Florida came up with a creative idea to raise money for Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. After discovering their “Haiti Houses” on the internet, I was inspired to try it for...
View ArticleMake a Foil Cross Project Inspired by Haitian Metal Art
What is Haitian Metal Art? Haitian metal art is recognized worldwide as a creative, unique art form. It’s made from recycled oil drums, which the artists open up, pound flat, and cut into metal...
View ArticleNature Collage Card Inspired by the Art of Haiti
You can learn a lot about a culture from its art! When I visited Haiti, I learned that the Haitian people are both resilient and resourceful. Their resourcefulness is very evident in their art. One...
View ArticleEasy Envelopes for Handmade Cards
It’s easy to make custom envelopes for your handmade cards – perfect for those non-traditional sizes! You can get creative with unique papers and decorative liners, too. Kids will catch on quickly...
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