Creativebug

You're more creative than you think.

  • Hone your craft or discover a new hobby.
  • Get detailed how-to instructions.
  • Create art to spruce up your walls.
  • Make a gift.

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What You Get

From embroidery to upholstery, Creativebug can help you keep your hands active and mind engaged.

  • Includes 1,000+ video classes taught by design experts & artists
  • Topics covered: art, crochet, design, food, holiday, home, jewelry, kids, knitting, paper, party, quilting, sewing
  • Discussion forum
  • Inspiration feed & member gallery
  • Materials list
  • Pattern library
  • Transcripts
  • Watchlist
  • and more...

Let our expert Mindy show you how in this video tutorial.

Drawing Portraits in Ballpoint Pen (Online Video)

Explore the human experience through portraiture in this comprehensive class.

Flower Loom Basics: 15 Days of Exploration (Online Video)

Make a whole field of colorful yarn flowers with a vintage-style flower loom.

Three Macrame Rope Projects (Online Video)

Learn the beauty and versatility of macramé with three simple and functional home projects.

Make Paper Plants for Home Decor (Online Video)

Learn how to transform paper into leaves with painting, cutting, folding, and hand-drawn details.

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The Columbus Dispatch

From 1871 to yesterday, find out how the recent past has shaped present-day Columbus.

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