Deep Space Sparkle https://www.deepspacesparkle.com Creative Art Projects for Busy Teachers Tue, 05 May 2026 18:31:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DSS-Favicon-72-196-100x100.png Deep Space Sparkle https://www.deepspacesparkle.com 32 32 Welcome to Art Made Easy, a weekly podcast to help you teach art to kids.<br /> I’m excited to bring you interviews with the best in the biz; inspiring art teachers, authors, creative souls and teaching experts.<br /> Join me to navigate the World of Kid's Art Through Stories, Tips and Practical How-To's! Patty Palmer: Art Teacher and expert in teaching art to kids. clean episodic Patty Palmer: Art Teacher and expert in teaching art to kids. Copyright © Patty Palmer - Art Made Easy a Deep Space Sparkle Podcast Copyright © Patty Palmer - Art Made Easy a Deep Space Sparkle Podcast podcast Navigate the World of Kid's Art Through Stories, Tips and Practical How-To's! Deep Space Sparkle https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/art-made-easy-podcast-art-1400.png https://www.deepspacesparkle.com TV-G Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara, CA Bi-Weekly c9c7bad3-4712-514e-9ebd-d1e208fa1b76 Summer Art Ideas Inspired by Nature Anatomy https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/inspired-by-nature-summer-art-ideas/ https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/inspired-by-nature-summer-art-ideas/#comments Mon, 04 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/?p=490292 It’s no secret that students love exploring nature in their artwork. The curiosities of the natural work supply an endless well of inspiration and wonder. The book Nature Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of the Natural World by Julia Rothman is one of my favorite sources of inspiration for nature-themed lessons. Want to name

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]]> https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/inspired-by-nature-summer-art-ideas/feed/ 5 The Course I Wish Had Existed When I Started Teaching Art to Kids https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/the-course-i-wish-had-existed-when-i-started-teaching-art-to-kids/ https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/the-course-i-wish-had-existed-when-i-started-teaching-art-to-kids/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000 https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/?p=848527 When I first stepped into the crammed portable way back in 2004 to teach my first art class, I wasn’t thinking about how the tables were set-up or what supplies I had.  I just wanted the kids to like me. I vaguely recall my mindset, my complete and utter lack of awareness of how “real”

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]]> https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/cinco-de-mayo-5-tips-to-share-cultural-appreciation-with-your-students/feed/ 8 What to do in your art room in May https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/what-to-do-in-your-art-room-in-may/ https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/what-to-do-in-your-art-room-in-may/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/?p=698143 While it’s just soooo tempting to take the foot off the pedal in your final few weeks, there is still lots of fun to be had in the art room. And if you are intentional, you can accomplish two things at once: cleaning up your art room for summer break while prepping for Fall. And

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]]> https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/what-to-do-in-your-art-room-in-may/feed/ 11 How to Make Painted Paper https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/how-to-make-painted-paper/ https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/how-to-make-painted-paper/#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/?p=5280 Painted paper is my very favorite art supply and you make it yourself! All you need is some paper, paints and a paint brush. Purchasing texture tools is optional but if you want some for free, look no further than your recycling container. Plastic forks, plastic containers/cups and even old sponges make the best texture

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]]> https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/how-to-make-painted-paper/feed/ 37 Celebration Crown | Queen for a Day https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/celebration-crown-queen-for-a-day/ https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/celebration-crown-queen-for-a-day/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/?p=578667 Grab your markers and scissors and customize these printable crowns to celebrate mom with an easy Mother’s Day craft. Not only for moms, create for any celebration: birthdays, graduations and even Father’s Day. Hey, what Dad wouldn’t want to wear a handsome crown? WHAT YOU’LL NEED: – Cardstock to print crowns + a printer –

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]]> https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/celebration-crown-queen-for-a-day/feed/ 14 How to Draw & Paint a Bouquet of Flowers https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/watercolor-bouquet-art-project-video-lesson/ https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/watercolor-bouquet-art-project-video-lesson/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0000 https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/?p=57387 HOW TO DRAW & PAINT A BOUQUET OF FLOWERS Learning how to draw flowers is a must in any art room. To make the lesson easy for a younger child, it helps to start with some type of template. Don’t feel like you’re cheating. My philosophy with templates is that sometimes they help a child get

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]]> https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/watercolor-bouquet-art-project-video-lesson/feed/ 9 Make Your Own Typography Card for Mother’s Day https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/make-your-own-typography-card-for-mothers-day/ https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/make-your-own-typography-card-for-mothers-day/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/?p=446328 There’s no better way to celebrate mothers and grandmothers for Mother’s Day than to create a beautiful, personalized card. This hand made card features sweet floral designs that any mother will love, plus it teaches a fun bubble lettering technique that kids will love! Watch a quick video tutorial here to follow along… Click the

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