Wednesday 27 May 2020

Kayleigh's Crafts - Make Your Own Stress Ball










Hello!


Today we're a straw bracelet, but the same method can be applied to make a necklace too. 

To make these yourself, have a look at our YouTube video or follow this step-by-step guide.  

    You will need:

    • Balloon
    • Rice
    • Funnel/Measuring Jug
    • Sticky Tape (optional)

    Step 1:

    Stretch out your balloon. 

    Take the neck of your balloon and wrap around the sticky tape so make the opening of your balloon a bit easier to access (this is optional, but can help!). 



    Take your funnel/measuring jug and begin to pour your rice into the balloon. Pour a little bit at a time and make sure the rice is in the body of the balloon and not the neck.

    If you have rice in the neck of the balloon, shake and wiggle it down so it sits in the body. 

    Make sure not to over fill your balloon, as this could cause your balloon to burst!

    Step 2:

    Once your balloon is full, tie a knot or 2 into the top of your balloon to secure. 





    When you're done... 

    Have a think about some other things you could fill your balloon with. What about flour or porridge? 




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    We would love to see your finished crafts! 

    Please share you art with us by using the hashtag:

    #KayleighsCrafts

    and by tagging Creative Eye and Norden Farm.

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    Norden Farm Centre for the Arts is a registered charity, providing access to the arts for the whole community. 

    It costs over £600,000 a year to run Norden Farm and your donation will help to keep the work going.

    If you are in a position to make a donation and help us remain a vital part of the community, we would be enormously grateful.

    Wednesday 20 May 2020

    Kayleigh's Crafts - Make Your Own Printed Butterfly








    Hello!


    Today we're making a printed butterfly!

    To make these yourself, have a look at our YouTube video or follow this step-by-step guide.  

      You will need:

      • Butterfly Template (Download here)
      • Paint
      • Cardboard Tube
      • Scissors
      • x1 Cotton Bud
      • Pen
      • Glue


      Step 1:

      Fold your template in half so the fold line is down the centre of your butterfly. 

      Paint one side of your butterfly. Don't worry about keeping in the lines. Don't take too long with your painting, as you need to keep the paint wet.  



      Step 2:

      Fold your paper in half along the line you made in Step 1. 



      Once you've patted down your butterfly half to spread the paint to the other side, open your paper and leave to dry. 




      Step 3:

      Once dry, cut out your butterfly wings.



      Step 4:

      Paint the outside of your cardboard tube and leave to dry.

      Step 5:

      Cut your cotton bud in half. Draw a face (if you want to!) onto the top of your cardboard tube. 



      Glue or use sticky tape to attach the cotton buds to the inside of your cardboard tube. These will be your butterfly's antennae. 


      Step 6:

      Glue your cardboard tube onto your butterfly wings. I find it easier to use PVA glue and glue down the body section on the wings and then attach your cardboard tube.






      When you're done... 

      Have a think where you butterfly can go. Will it sit on your windowsill or perhaps you could attach some string and have it hanging somewhere in your house. 




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      We would love to see your finished crafts! 

      Please share you art with us by using the hashtag:

      #KayleighsCrafts

      and by tagging Creative Eye and Norden Farm.

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      Norden Farm Centre for the Arts is a registered charity, providing access to the arts for the whole community. 

      It costs over £600,000 a year to run Norden Farm and your donation will help to keep the work going.

      If you are in a position to make a donation and help us remain a vital part of the community, we would be enormously grateful.

      Wednesday 13 May 2020

      Be Prepared - A Lion King Lockdown Parody 🦁👑




      Hello!


      Here is our newest parody music video! 

      See our 🎬 video here: 




      What song or character should we do next? Let us know in the comments below ⬇️
         

      Kayleigh's Crafts - Make Your Own Sensory Treasure Bottle









      Hello!


      Today we're making a sensory treasure bottle!

      To make these yourself, have a look at our YouTube video or follow this step-by-step guide.  

        You will need:

        • Clear Bottle or Jar (must have a lid)
        • Rice
        • Small Items
        • Food Colouring (Optional)

        Step 1:

        Gather your small items together. You need to make sure these can fit into the neck of your bottle or jar. Make a list of all the items you are using so that when you find them, you can tick them off. We used things like toys, coins, keys and jewellery like rings and brooches.

        Step 2:

        Fill your jar with rice about 1 inch or so. Depending on the size of the neck of your jar/bottle you may need to use a funnel.  

        Add your first small item and then cover with another inch or so of rice. Repeat this process until your bottle/jar is full and you've used all your items. 

        Leave a small amount of space between the rice and your lid so you can easily move your  

        Step 3:

        Go treasure hunting! Move your bottle/jar around in your hands, shake it and look at it from all angles to find each item. As you find something, tick it off your sheet. 





        (Optional):

        If you'd like to colour your rice, add a few drops of food colouring to your rice and leave to dry before beginning the above steps. You could make your jar with one colour of mix in a variety of colours and make a rainbow bottle/jar. 




        When you're done... 

        Have a think about other things you can use instead of rice, how about porridge or flour? Will it be harder to find one item or lots of items? 


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        We would love to see your finished crafts! 

        Please share you art with us by using the hashtag:

        #KayleighsCrafts

        and by tagging Creative Eye and Norden Farm.

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        Norden Farm Centre for the Arts is a registered charity, providing access to the arts for the whole community. 

        It costs over £600,000 a year to run Norden Farm and your donation will help to keep the work going.

        If you are in a position to make a donation and help us remain a vital part of the community, we would be enormously grateful.

        Friday 8 May 2020

        Dorothy VS The Wicked Witch - Half-Face Makeover




        Hello!


        Our second look our new series of half-face makeovers with 'Wizard of Oz' inspired half-face makeover with Dorothy and The Wicked Witch!

        Who do you think is best? Let us know in the comments below ⬇️
           




        See our 🎬 video process here: 



        Wednesday 6 May 2020

        Kayleigh's Crafts - Make Your Own Finger Print Tree









        Hello!


        Today we're designing our own finger print tree.

        To make these yourself, have a look at our YouTube video or follow this step-by-step guide.  

          You will need:



          Step 1:

          Add your chosen coloured paints onto a flat surface, such as a plate. 




          Step 2:

          Dip your finger into one of the paints and dab your finger onto the tree branches. 



          Step 3:

          Leave your picture to dry. When it's ready, have a think about where it can go. Pop it in a frame, attach it to a card, or put it up in your window? 





          When you're done... 

          Have a think about how you'd like your tree to be. If you'd like an Autumn themed tree, use a mix of yellows and oranges. For a summer tree, use a variety of greens. Let us know what colours you would choose in the comments below!





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          We would love to see your finished crafts! 

          Please share you art with us by using the hashtag:

          #KayleighsCrafts

          and by tagging Creative Eye and Norden Farm.

          **********

          Norden Farm Centre for the Arts is a registered charity, providing access to the arts for the whole community. 

          It costs over £600,000 a year to run Norden Farm and your donation will help to keep the work going.

          If you are in a position to make a donation and help us remain a vital part of the community, we would be enormously grateful.

          Tuesday 5 May 2020

          Ariel VS Ursula - Half-Face Makeover




          Hello!


          Introducing the first look in our new series of half-face makeovers with Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' inspired half-face makeover with Ariel and Ursula. 

          Who do you think is best? Let us know in the comments below ⬇️
             







          See our 🎬 video process here: