Boredom? Doodle that out!

If you are a parent trying to save some bucks, start collecting scrap papers and colouring pencils now for your children and learn to doodle their way out of boredom during the coming long school holiday.

First you will have to pick up some skills from Oistein Kristiansen either on his TV programme, "Cows and Crayons" or on his YouTube Channel, Oistein's Art.

Who is Oistein Kristiansen and what is this about? This video will give you an idea what he is into.



So, what are you waiting for? Learn how to doodle. Once you have your children interested in this creativity, you will not have to enroll them in workshops or take them out to entertainment centres or buy them toys to occupy them during school holidays.

Working with fabrics? Match the colours.

I think that colours are the most important aspect of craft. The better you are at matching colours, the easier it will be for you to work with scraps in your craft. Here is a "Quilter's Color Wheel" I discovered on SlideShare that you will give you an idea on how you can work with the colours of the materials you have on hand.

Making a Quilter's Color Wheel

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Now you can choose colours to stitch with or work on your pin cushion or sew a costume more confidently.

Sewing? You need pin cushions.

If you are sewing, you will most likely end up with scrap materials. Since pin cushions can be handy, might as well learn how to make one with your scraps.

How To Make A Hand Pieced Hexagon Pincushion

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Instead of using cotton wool, consider crunching up some plastic bags for stuffing your pin cushion.