A 5-part series
Creative Starter Kit
Simple projects you can start with stuff lying around the house. No talent required.
We made this series for the days when you want to make something with your hands but do not want to buy supplies or watch a 45-minute tutorial. Paper airplanes, drawings, origami. The kind of projects you can do with a piece of paper and five minutes of free time. Every guide starts with materials you already have.
What you'll learn
- ✓ How to fold a paper airplane that actually flies straight
- ✓ How to draw a dog step by step
- ✓ How to crochet a simple scarf from scratch
- ✓ How to sew by hand with basic stitches
How to Make a Paper Airplane
Fold the classic dart paper airplane from one sheet of printer paper, keep every fold symmetrical, and trim the wings so it flies straight and level instead of diving.
How to Draw a Dog
Draw a sitting dog step by step from a circle, two ovals, and a few curved lines, then turn the same shapes into a standing dog or a specific breed.
How to Crochet
Crochet a flat piece in single crochet (US terms). Make a slip knot, chain a foundation, work and count the rows, fasten off, and start a cotton dishcloth.
How to Sew
Thread a needle and sew a running stitch, a backstitch, and a slip stitch by hand, then use them to close a ripped seam and hem a pair of pants.
How to Play Piano
Play your first melody on a piano or keyboard. Sit at the right height, find middle C, use C position, read the notes on the staff, play Mary Had a Little Lamb, add C and G chords, and set up a daily practice.