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Welcome to Creativebug Television (or CBTV for short), where you can get a deeper look into the processes, studios, and daily lives of your favorite artists. Check out our exclusive documentaries, HD versions of our Live Facebook videos, mesmerizing timelapses, and much more. All of this content is free and shareable. We hope you’ll binge watch and spread the love.
Featured CBTV Episodes
Mixtape: Eyes
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Mixtape: Happy Hanukkah
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Mixtape: Gratitude
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Watch our favorite mini-documentaries, timelapses, super-speedy classes, and so much more.
Mixtape: Hocus Pocus
Introducing CbMixtapes: playlists made of specific bits from different classes and grouped together...
Mixtape: An Apple a Day
CbMixtapes are playlists made of specific bits taken from different classes and grouped together by...
Mixtape: 5 Ways to Paint a Houseplant
CbMixtapes are playlists made of specific bits taken from different classes and grouped together by...
Mixtape: 6 Crafts for Kids
CbMixtapes are playlists made of specific bits taken from different classes and grouped together by...
Mixtape: 5 Ways to Make a Butterfly
CbMixtapes are playlists made of specific bits taken from different classes and grouped together by...
Mixtape: Time for Tea
CbMixtapes are playlists made of specific bits taken from different classes and grouped together by...
Mixtape: 5 Ways to Make a Self Portrait
CbMixtapes are playlists made of specific bits taken from different classes and grouped together by...
Mixtape: 5 Ways to Make a Moon
CbMixtapes are playlists made of specific bits taken from different classes and grouped together by...
Sarah Bond: A Legacy of Quilt Making
Quilter Sarah Bond has a special, deep relationship to quilting. After learning how to quilt nearly...
Mixtape: Art Journal Prompts
Introducing CbMixtapes: playlists made of specific bits from different classes and grouped together...
Mixtape: 2023 in Review
Introducing CbMixtapes: playlists made of specific bits from different classes and grouped together...
Mixtape: Let it Snow
Introducing CbMixtapes: playlists made of specific bits from different classes and grouped together...
Mixtape: 5 Ways to Make a Toadstool
Introducing CbMixtapes: playlists made of specific bits from different classes and grouped together...
Mixtape: 5 Ways to Make an Owl
Introducing CbMixtapes: playlists made of specific bits from different classes and grouped together...
Mixtape: Library Love
Introducing CbMixtapes: playlists made of specific bits from different classes and grouped together...
Mixtape: 6 Ocean Animals to Draw and Paint
Introducing CbMixtapes: playlists made of specific bits from different classes and grouped together...
Mixtape: 5 Summer Fruits to Draw & Paint
Introducing CbMixtapes: playlists made of specific bits from different classes and grouped together...
Mixtape: Make Rainbows
Introducing CbMixtapes: playlists made of specific bits from different classes and grouped together...
Mixtape: 3 Ways to Make a Floral Bouquet
Introducing CbMixtapes: playlists made of specific bits from different classes and grouped together...
Mixtape: Celebrate World Poetry Month
Introducing CbMixtapes: playlists made of specific bits from different classes and grouped together...
Mixtape: 5 Ways to Draw & Paint Women
Introducing CbMixtape: playlists of specific bits from different classes, grouped together by a...
Mixtape: 7 Ways to Draw or Paint a Rose
Introducing CbMixtapes: playlists made of specific bits from different classes and grouped together...
Celebrating 5 Years of Daily Practices
We've met so many artists who say that working every single day is key to staying inspired and...
Top 10 Art Classes 2018
See what art class subscribers watched most in 2018!
Top 10 Sewing Classes of 2018
We've had a wonderful year of sewing classes in 2018. Check out our top 10 classes with links...
Creativity Explored
Every year Creativebug donates a percentage of profits to arts education programs. One of them is...
Ruth's Table
Every year Creativebug donates a percentage of profits to arts education programs. One of them is...
About Creativebug
At Creativebug, our hope is that you experience the joy of making by watching our 1,000+...
About Creative Wellness
In this quick video, Creativebug instructors share stories about their creative journeys and how...
The True Spirit of Holiday Crafting
Learn the true spirit of holiday crafting in this sweet video featuring two of our favorite...
Creativebug Site Tour
Want to learn more about how to use Creativebug? This quick video will give you a tour of the site,...
Magic Braid Timelapse
Learn the trick to making a Magic Braid leather bracelet in this speedy timelapse. Watch the full...
Project Homeless Connect
See how Project Homeless Connect and Warm Up America use dignity, compassion...
Goodbye 2016, Hello 2017!
It's been quite a year at Creativebug. Not only did we launch CBTV and start doing twice-weekly...
60-Second Macrame Keychain
Make a modern macramé keychain in minutes with Emily Katz. Watch the full class here.
A Day in the Life at Creativebug
Check out a typical day at Creativebug Studios. We're currently enjoying a mix of new classes,...
CBLIVE
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Didn't catch a live event when it happened? Watch our live classes and events anytime you like here. These events happened on our site, on Zoom, or on Facebook, and are more casual and conversational than our traditional classes.
Creativebug Live: Embellish your New Year Wardrobe
Join crochet artist Twinkie Chan and crafter Courtney Cerruti in embellishing your wardrobe for the...
Crafting Together: Granny Square-of-the-Month With Vickie Howell
Join Creativebug and Vickie Howell for the launch of our Granny Square Pattern of the Month series....
Create Needle Books Live with Jody Alexander
Needle books are a great way to keep track of your needles and pins while traveling, at workshops,...
Crafting Together: Chicken Scratch Ornaments with Blair Stocker
Chicken Scratch embroidery is a vintage needlework technique that uses combinations of basic...
Creativebug Live: Haunting Embroidery Embellishments with Robert Mahar
Join artist Robert Mahar and Courtney Cerruti in transforming a quartet of vintage black and white...
Crafting Conversation: A Live Event with Amanda Todaro of Ditto
Whether you are a beginner sewist looking for essential sewing information or an experienced...
Crafting Together: Halloween Ornaments with Jennifer Perkins
Queen of Halloween decorating Jennifer Perkins demonstrate how to create three unique...
Creativebug Live: DIY Fabric Photo Mats
Turn small cuts of fabric into beautiful custom mats for framing artwork, quotes or photos....
Crafting Together: A Live Event with Nikki of Simply Quilled Designs
Join Creativebug and Nikki Furlong of Simply Quilled Designs in this live event. Nikki will be...
Crafting Together: Sketchbook Pages with Rebecca Ringquist
Join Rebecca Ringquist to kick-off the launch of her newest class, Magpie Sketchbook: A Daily...
Creativebug Live: Kids Art Camp with Sophie & Courtney
Courtney Cerruti and her 9 year-old pal, Sophie spend an hour exploring materials to make stamps,...
Creativebug Live: Make a Container Garden with The Tender Gardener
Join artist and plant designer Lana Williams of The Tender Gardener as she talks about her recent...
Crafting Together: Pony Bead Bracelets with Abby and Violet
Join Creativebug’s first ever parent-and-child artist team Abby and Violet Houston to talk...
Crafting Conversation: A Live Event with Rebecca Ringquist
Creative allies and art-making friends Faith and Rebecca Ringquist chat for an hour and answer...
Creativebug Live: Faux Birthday Cakes
Join Courtney Cerruti and Twinkie Chan in celebrating Creativebug's 12th birthday. Courtney and...
Crafting Conversation: A Live Event with Constance Moore
Join Creativebug host Twinkie Chan in this Q&A with artist and educator Constance Moore who...
Crafting Conversation: A Live Event With Zoe Persico
Author and illustrator Zoe Persico shares insights about her upcoming graphic novel, How to Talk to...
Crafting Together: Finding Your Flow with Mercedez Rex
How do you get started when you're not feeling inspired? What can you do when you're...
Creativebug Live: Blotted Line Monoprint Portraits of Inspiring Women
Join Courtney in making meaningful portraits of women who inspire you and your creative practice in...
Crafting Together with Sanae Ishida
In this live event with author, illustrator, and sewist Sanae Ishida, she shares her favorite cozy...
Crafting Conversation: A Live Event with Lilla Rogers
Following up on her effervescent class Treasure Hunt Your Writing Style, artist agent Lilla...
Crafting Conversation: A Live Event with Lisa Congdon
Join us for a live event with illustrator, author, and longtime Creativebug instructor Lisa Congdon...
Creativebug Live: DIY Stickers
Learn how to make DIY stickers using packing tape with Courtney Cerruti. Demonstrating this easy...
Crafting Together: Sustainable Wrapping Paper with Suzy Ultman
Join artist Suzy Ultman as she discusses her most recent Creativebug class - Sustainable Play:...
Crafting Together: Spooky Specimens
Join Halloween enthusiasts, Courtney Cerruti and Twinkie Chan, in making spooky specimens for the...
Crafting Together: Halloween Wreaths with Jennifer Perkins
Country Living Magazine once called Jennifer Perkins the Queen of Halloween Decorating, and...
Crafting Together: English Paper Piecing
Join graphic designer and quilter Tyffany and artist Twinkie Chan as they share their favorite...
Crafting Together: Tips for Sewing Specialty Fabrics with Sew Anastasia
Whether you're sewing for Halloween or another special occasion, expert sewist and sewing...
Crafting Together: Hand Yoga with Heidi Parkes and the Love Letter Quilt
In honor of the release of her Love Letter Quilt Top: A Daily Practice class, artist Heidi...
Crafting Together: Nail Art with Lisa Solomon
Color connoisseur Lisa Solomon joins Courtney Cerruti in the Creativebug studio to demonstrate fun...
Crafting Together: Painted Birds with Suzy Ultman
Join artists Twinkie Chan and Suzy Ultman as they celebrate the commencement of Suzy's...
Crafting Together: Crafting for Mental Health with Faith and Heidi
Artists Heidi Parkes and Faith Hale gather in conversation in honor of Mental Health Awareness....
Crafting Together: Easy Painted Rainbows with Courtney and Mike
Courtney Cerruti and artist Mike McConnell collaborate on artwork to celebrate Pride. Watch...
Crafting Together: Mushroom Fairy Houses for Earth Day with Courtney and Twinkie Chan
This class was originally filmed live April 19, 2023. Creativebug instructors Courtney Cerruti and...
Crafting Together: Pochoir and Altered Books with Courtney and Faith
Recorded on April 12, 2023, this live event celebrates Altered Books Daily Practice: The Sequel,...
Crafting Together: Vision Boards for the New Year with Courtney and Liana
If you're looking for a way to envision the future and put your dreams to paper, a vision board...
Crafting Together: Handmade Labels with Heidi and Faith
Recorded on June 28, 2022, this live event celebrates the launch of Embroidered Handwritten Labels,...
Creativebug Turns 10
Join us to celebrate our 10th birthday with a live craft-along birthday party with Courtney Cerruti...
Camp Creativebug: T-shirt Hacks
Welcome to Camp Creativebug. Camp Counselor Faith shows you three different techniques for...
Camp Creativebug: Popsicle Stick Frames
Welcome to Camp Creativebug. Camp Counselor Courtney shows you how to make super fun picture frames...
Creativebug in Conversation with Lisa Congdon and George McCalman
Courtney chats with artists Lisa Congdon and George McCalman about what they have been doing...
Valentine's Day Resin Coasters
Twinkie Chan shows how to make the sweetest coasters for Valentine's Day by casting sprinkles...
Crochet the Strawberry Stitch
Twinkie Chan shows you how to crochet the strawberry stitch, perfect for creating fun 9" x...
Happy Little (embroidered) Clouds with Lark Rising: 10/25/19
Lauren from Lark Rising Embroidery demonstrates how a padded satin stitch gives dimensionality to...
Free-Motion Quilted Coasters
Ashley Nickels stops by the studio to hang with Faith and celebrate the release of her new book,...
Continuous Bias Tape: 10/10/19
Learn a technique for making continuous bias tape with home decor expert Michelle Muska. This video...
Spooky Transfer Votives: 10/3/19
See how Courtney uses simple image transfers to decorate spooktacular glass votives. This video...
Stamped Onesies: 9/26/19
It's a baby boom at Creativebug! Join our three expecting staffers as they use stamps and...
Crochet Edge Baby Blanket: 9/19/19
Use a skip stitch rotary blade and fingering weight yarn to add a decorative edge - and a personal...
Scrap Maps: 9/12/19
Get a sneak peek of e bond's upcoming mapmaking class as she makes maps out of scrap and...
Watercolor effects using salt: 8/23/19
See how salt can be applied to watercolor for interesting effects. This video originally appeared...
Watercolor Fragments with Kristy Rice: 8/15/19
Kristy Rice demonstrates her signature technique of combining real flowers with watercolor to...
Shrinky Dink Pins: 8/8/19
Courtney demonstrates how to give this kid's craft a timeless twist. This class originally...
Art Journal Pages with Mou Saha: 7/25/19
Art journaler Mou Saha demonstrates how to use watercolor paint and permanant inks to make a lovely...
Collaborative Mixed Media: 7/18/19
Lisa Solomon teams up with Courtney for some painterly, stitchy fun. This video originally appeared...
Slot and Tab Books: 7/11/19
Make this simple-yet-sturdy book structure using either paper or fabric. This video originally...
Model Magic Botanical Prints: 6/27/19
Our friend artist Dawline-Jane demonstrates how to use children's clay to make botanical...
Tassel Jewelry: 6/20/19
Join Lisa Solomon as she uses colorful thread and basic findings to make simple tassle jewelry....
Punch Needle Coasters: 6/13/19
Arounna from bookhou demonstrates a punch needle technique from her newest book. This video...
Perler Bead Basics: 5/30/19
Courtney demonstrates the best way of working with the fun and versatile Perler beads!
Block Printed Monogram: 5/23/19
Printmaker Katharine Watson stops by the studio to demonstrate how to carve and print a...
Simple Watercolor Cards
In celebration of Creativebug's seventh birthday, Courtney demonstrates simple watercolor...
Ice Dyeing with Anna Joyce: 5/9/19
Use Jacquard powdered dyes and ice to create beautiful, permanent patterns on fabric. This video...
No-Sew T-shirt Totes: 5/2/19
No sew? No problem! Faith shows you how to whip up these quick and easy totes in next to no time....
Watercolor Travel Palette: 4/25/19
Use tube or stick watercolor and small tins to make a custom travel palette. This video originally...
Luckyjuju Fabric Banner: 4/18/19
Katia from Luckyjuju demonstrates how to use muslin and fabric markers to make adorable banners....
Marbled Eggs: 3/11/19
Watch Courtney and Faith make a variety of marbled eggs using food-safe dyes and olive oil. This...
Creativebug Loves #The100DayProject: 4/4/18
Friend-of-the-family and sketchbook afficionado E Bond joins Faith as they discuss their love for...
Finger Knit a Trivet: 3/28/19
Anne Weil stops by the studio to demonstrate how to make a functional trivet using cotton sash...
Pom & Tassel Maker Demo with Marly Bird: 3/21/19
Watch Marly Bird make batches of pom poms and tassels in one go with this new handy tool from Red...
Altered Book Pages: 2/28/19
Faith wraps up a month of the Altered Books Daily Challenge with a few more techniques. This video...
Wrapped Rope Rainbow: 2/21/19
Use thick cotton rope and colorful yarn to make a vintage-inspired wall piece for brightening up...
Valentines with Jealous Curator: 2/14/19
Courtney and Danielle Krysa aka Jealous Curator makes Valentine’s Day cards using her...
Collaboration Challenge: 1/31/19
Since Jennifer Mercede and Pam Garrison are in the studio filming a 30 day Collaborative Art class,...
Lotion Bars: 1/24/19
Use a blend of body butters plus beeswax to make a lotion bar that melts with the heat of your...
Macrame Feathers
Using a simple knotting technique, cotton yarn, and a surprise tool, Courtney shows how to make...
Sculpey Cake Topper: 1/10/19
Use Sculpey Souffle clay to make an adorable and festive topper for your store bought cakes. This...
Paper Holiday Village: 12/13/18
Make these simple paper buildings in multiple to create an adorable tiny village. This video...
Eco Printing on Fabric: 12/11/18
Use natural materials to make permanent impressions on fabric. This video originally appeared live...
Rectangular Paper Boxes: 12/6/18
Learn how to fold a rectangular paper box using decorative paper. This video originally appeared...
Colorscape Yarn with Marly: 11/28/18
Marly Bird stops by the studio to show some of her favorite projects made using Red Heart's...
Punched Paper Garlands
Courtney uses decorative paper, punches, and a sewing machine to make festive holiday...
Oil Painted Place Cards: 11/15/18
Erika Lee Sears joins Courtney to paint Thanksgiving place holders using oil paints. This video...
Faux Terrazzo Earrings: 11/13/18
Use Sculpy brand Souffle clay and simple jewelry tools to craft earrings from trendy...
Hero Arts Holiday Cards: 11/8/18
Watch how you can use stamping and die-cuts to make cards for all seasons. This video originally...
Prima Watercolor Paints
Courtney demos the newest palettes from Prima Watercolor Paints. This is a recording of a Facebook...
Wool And The Gang: 10/30/18
Beth and Lucy from Wool And The Gang chat about what they’ve been filming with us this week....
Velvet Pumpkins: 10/25/18
Add some flair to your autumnal table with simply-stitched velvet gourds. This video originally...
Natural Dye Discharge Technique
Natural dye artist Kenya Miles stops by the studio to hang with Faith and demonstrate her natural...
Painting with Carolyn Gavin: 10/11/18
Courtney and Carolyn paint abstract flowers using gouache, watercolor and ink. This video...
The Opposite is Also True: 10/9/18
Artist and educator Cleo shows us her new book - The Opposite is Also True: A Journal of Creative...
What's Happening in October: 10/4/18
Amber and Liana talk about the new classes releasing in October and show you what they’re...
Halloween Tote with Amber: 10/2/18
Amber from Damask Love demonstrates iron-on vinyl techniques for a cool treat bag. This video...
Patchwork Improv with Sherri Lynn Wood
Sherri Lynne Wood stops by the studio to chat with Courtney and demonstrate how she works...
Hygge Red Heart Yarn Chat
Faith and Marly Bird chat while she shows us the newest yarn from Red Heart and celebrates the...
Halloween Clothespin Dolls
Courtney makes little, scrappy, spooky dolls for your Halloween decor using clothespins. This...
Loopy Yarn Demo
Faith makes a no-knit hot water bottle cover using loopy yarn. Loop yarn is a thick, puffy...
Pine Tree Paintings
Liana and Courtney share two techniques for painting pine trees using Prima brand...
DIY Leather Journal
Faith uses a five-hole pamphlet stitch and decorative cording to make this single-signature...
Image Transfer Votives
Learn how to add image transfers to candle votives for any season or event. Want to learn more...
Pipe Cleaner Crowns
Courtney uses glittery pipe cleaners to make royal headgear for any celebratory occasion. This...
Air Plant Hanger
Faith makes an interesting geometric air plant hanger using simple straws and strings. This...
Chatting with Marly Bird
Join Faith and Marly Bird as they discuss Red Heart’s new yarn, Amore,...
Happy Planner Show & Tell
Faith is joined by Stephanie from Happy Planner who gives a sneak peek of some of their newest...
Yarn Banner Sampler
Faith and Courtney team up to add their own spin on the very versatile yarn banner. This video...
Inky Faces with Lisa Congdon
Watch Courtney and artist Lisa Congdon make fun and funky faces using acrylic inks. This video...
Switching out Bra Straps with Madalynne
Faith hosts designer and owner of Madalynne Intimates as she demonstrates how easy it is...
Back to School Organizing
Courtney shows her favorite tips and tricks for getting your craft and school supplies in order....
Back To School Book Covers
Courtney uses brown paper bags and Scotch Extra-Hold tape to make textbook covers. This video...
Frida Kahlo Art Journaling with Get Messy
Our friends Caylee and Lauren from Get Messy make an art journal page featuring a favorite...
Art Journal Pages with Get Messy
Art journalling experts Caylee and Lauren from Get Messy join Courtney to talk through a...
Chatting with Lilla Rogers
In this inspiring chat, renowned artist and art agent Lilla Rogers talks with Courtney about...
DIY Drop Spindle
Faith shows how to make a top-whorl drop spindle using CDs and materials you can find at the...
Victorian Paper Spinner
Courtney revisits a "thaumatrope" - a popular 19th-century toy - that...
Drawing Skulls
Courtney catches up with special guest artist David Tenorio as they demonstrate how...
Pulled String Painting
Courtney explores this quick and simple technique that produces delightfully surprising...
“Batik” with Glue
Batik is a traditional dyeing technique using wax resist but Faith explores using hot...
Planned Pooling for Crochet
Faith is joined by Marly Bird as she illuminates the thrilling visual effect of...
Father's Day Pop-Up Card
Eunice and Sabrina of Hello!Lucky visit the Creativebug studio to demonstrate how to make a...
Block Printing on Fabric
Faith and Sonya Philip use fabric paints and hand-carved rubber stamps to make yardagae or...
Chroma Lei Necklace
Courtney is joined by artist Lisa Solomon as she demonstrates a quick way to make a fun,...
Layering Vinyl with the Cricut Maker
Learn some extra tips on how to layer iron-on vinyl with Amber from Damask Love. Check out her full...
Planner Party with Damask Love
Perpetual planner Amber of Damask Love demos using her Cricut machine and washi tape along with...
Camp Crafts with Marly Bird
Faith gets a visit from Red Heart spokesperson Marly Bird who demonstrates fun and easy crafts...
Facing your Inner Critic with Tara Mohr
"Playing Big" author Tara Mohr talks to Liana about silencing the inner critic. This...
Crab Claw Enclosure
Faith teaches a folded paper technique that makes a custom protective enclosure for your...
Q&A with Cal Patch
Courtney hosts Cal Patch, expert teacher and student favorite, as she answers...
Colored Pencil Pet Portraits
Courtney is joined by Creativebug's Creative Director Katrina Wheeler as shares...
Mixed Media with Mou Saha
Courtney and Mou Saha use a variety of papers and paints to make a lovely image perfect for...
Acrylic Paint Pouring
Guest artist Lisa Solomon joins Courtney to demonstrate acrylic paint pouring using...
Faux Cherry Blossom Branch
Courtney demonstrates using tissue paper and yarn to create beautiful cherry blossom...
Punch Needle Demonstration
Join Courtney and Arounna from bookhou as she demonstrates how to use a punch...
Fabric-Covered Button Badges
Sonya Philip stops by to hang with Faith and celebrate the launch of her class Wardrobe...
Conservation Enclosures
Faith demonstrates how to make a phase box, an archival structure designed to protect...
Live Portrait Painting: Frida Kahlo
Charlotte Hamilton from Blueshine Art and Courtney paint watercolors of Frida Kahlo and talk about...
Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs
Faith uses cabbage, turmeric, beets and more to naturally dye hardboiled eggs. This video...
Pattern Rollers for Easter Decor
Courtney plays with Plaid Crafts “Pattern Roller” to make beautiful table...
Casting on DPNs
Marly Bird from Red Heart Yarns stops by the studio to hang with Faith and demonstrate how to...
Painted Terracotta Pots
Join Liana while she uses a cake turntable as a handy tool for decorating terra-cotta pots....
Four-Leaf Clover Boutonnieres
Join Courtney as she uses green felt to assemble simple boutonnieres in honor of Saint...
Vinyl Glitter Stickers with Hello!Lucky
Our friends Eunice and Sabrina from Hello!Lucky stopped by the studio to show Courtney their newest...
Pasta Maker Printing
Faith demonstrates how to use recycled plastic and a pasta maker to create prints that look...
Faux Ceramic Bells
Courtney uses a lightweight modeling clay to create decorative bells that don't have to be...
Soaks, Salts and Scrubs
Faith teaches four simple and inexpensive recipes for creating bath time bliss. This video...
Drawing Anatomy
Guest artist David Tenorio joins Courtney and shares his advice for drawing portraits. This...
Mega Floppy Pom Pom
Marly Bird joins Faith and shows us how to make giant pom poms to top her chunky, ribbed...
Year of the Dog Painting
Artist and illustrator Jennifer Orkin Lewis, also known as August Wren, joins Courtney to...
Embossing Velvet
Join Faith as she explores a centuries-old technique using rubber stamps to embellish velvet fabric...
Sailor Seashell Valentines
Join Courtney in making these charming historic artifacts for Valentine's day or anytime...
Painted Conversation Hearts
Join Courtney as she uses Folk Art craft paint to illustrate a sweet conversation heart for your...
The Art of Letter Writing
Courtney shares her tips and tricks for how to decoratively address a postcard or envelope. This...
DIY Hacks for Wall Decor
Courtney demonstrates how to hang posters and decorative papers inexpensively and with artful...
Kintsugi
Courtney explains how to recreate the look of Kintsugi, meaning "golden...
Dyed Wall Hangings
Courtney uses Rit dyes and textured yarns to create a decorative wall-hanging that can double as a...
Teacup Candles
Faith uses thrifted teacups and environmentally-friendly soy wax to make quick and cute candles....
Painting a Radish From Life
Using acrylic Plaid paints, Courtney makes a beautiful vegetable portrait. This video originally...
Vision Boards for the New Year
Learn strategies for making your very own vision board with Liana and Courtney. This video...
Bath Bombs
Faith uses essential oils and simple household materials to make professional-looking bath...
Hanukkah Wrapped Gifts
Learn quick and effective holiday wrapping techniques. This video originally appeared on Facebook...
Fabric Chat with Rae
Rae Hoekstra from Made By Rae stops by the studio to hang out with Faith and discuss her favorite...
Felt Mistletoe
Perfect for holiday decorating, Courtney demonstrates how to craft a mistletoe sprig using recycled...
Gift Wrap Sneak Peek
Courtney kicks off her 25-day Gift Wrap Challenge with some basic-but-beautiful wrapping...
Simple Holiday Cards with Sakura
Michaela from Sakura of America joins Courtney to demonstrate simple techniques for sweet holiday...
Botanical Monoprinted Table Decor
Make the ultimate artful holiday table using acrylic paint, a gelatin printing plate, and some neat...
Iced Fall Cookies
Liana and Courtney team up to and use Wilton gel colors and royal icing to make psychedelic...
Giving Plates
Lisa Congdon shows Courtney how to use paint markers and an oven-safe plate to make super-sweet...
Chic Sheep Yarn with Marly Bird
Marly Bird stopped by the studio to show Faith her new 100% merino washable yarn and a fun project...
Sashiko Stitched Monograms
Faith is joined by Lisa Solomon who demonstrates the traditional Japanese stitching technique of...
Spooky Heads in Jars
Faith and Liana get super spooky with the Halloween decor using office supplies to make heads in...
Ghost Signatures
Lisa Solomon and Courtney explore the Victorian art of Ghost Signatures. This video originally...
Happy Mail with Hello!Lucky
Learn how to make a “Wildly Grateful” thank you card with Courtney and special guests...
No-Sew Fleece Tie Blanket
Join Courtney in making a no-sew blanket for her pup, Charlie. All it takes is yards of fleece and...
Pumpkin Diorama
Courtney makes some stylishly spooky halloween decor that will last all season. This is a recording...
Weaving In Ends
Learn this essential technique with Faith and Devlin on both garter and stockinette swatches. This...
Cookie Cutter Bird Feeders
Faith uses cookie cutters and a simple recipe to feed your feathered friends all year long. This is...
Paper Clay Bowls
Courtney demonstrates how to make gorgeous decorative dishes using paper clay and gold leaf. This...
How to Make Kombucha
Liana and Lila show how to brew this healthful beverage in a few simple steps. This is a recording...
Fish Prints
Courtney and Faith use paint and kozo paper to practice gyotaku or "fish stone rubbing",...
Dried Flower Terrarium
Allie uses dried flowers to make an evergreen terrarium that can survive even the blackest of...
Pom Pom Pattern Weights
Sonya Philip and Faith use washers wrapped in yarn make adorable (and useful!) pom pom pattern...
Marbled Totes
Faith uses shaving cream and Tulip fabric paints to make fun decorative designs on canvas tote...
Shapeable Paper Leaves
Courtney uses acrylic craft paint, paper, and floral wire to make beautiful decorative leaves. This...
Sew a Shaped Pillow
Ashley Nickels stops by the studio to hang with Liana and sew up a butterfly shaped pillow using...
A Color Conversation with Tara Faughnan
Tara’s quilts are notoriously vibrant and she talks us through her process for choosing...
Sew a Waxed Canvas Lunch Sack
Liana demonstartes how to sew with waxed fabric to make a reusable lunch sack. To find out how...
How to Wax Canvas
Courtney uses beeswax and heat to make naturally water repellant fabric.This video originally...
Flower Fold Pop-up Card
Join Courtney and Faith to learn how to use decorative cardstock to craft a flower fold pop-up...
Summer Shrub Drinking Vinegar
Courtney uses up summer produce to make delicious drinking vinegars. This is a recording of a...
DIY Costume Jewelry
Courtney and Ally tried some new jewelry findings from JOANN’s new line hildie &...
Revamp Your Creative Space
Courtney shares her hard-earned organizing tips for making the most of your creative space. This...
Frankenbias with Sonya
Sonya Philip stops by the studio to hang with Faith and demonstrate her custom bias tape technique....
Summer Photo Books
Courtney and Liana are joined by special guest, Colette, to artfully record their sweetest summer...
Hand Dyed Yarn
Faith demonstrates using natural yarn and acid dyes for a vibrant speckled effect. This video...
Painting on Cookies
Courtney and Liana use Wilton dyes and pearl dust to up their cookie game. This video originally...
Sewn Shirring
Ashley Nickels stops by the studio to visit Courtney and demonstrate shirring, or decorarive...
Beach Towel Pockets
Liana demonstrates how simple it is to add convenient pockets to your beach towel. This video...
Tissue Paper Votives
Faith demonstrates how to use cut tissue paper to make a stained-glass effect on glass jar votives....
Summer Popsicles
Courtney shows three different recipes: Berry Lemonade, Piña Colada, and Creamy Mango,...
Paper Pinwheels
Use cardstock and wooden dowels to make these festive paper pinwheels with Faith. This video...
Puffy Paint Linens
Jazz up some placemats with Liana and make perfect party settings with these Puffy Paint linens....
Paint Pen Mugs
Courtney customizes ceramic mugs with easy-to-use paint markers. This video originally appeared...
Watercolor Florals with Yao Cheng
Yao Cheng joins Courtney to paint a fabulous floral still life. This is a recording of a...
Cardboard Mobiles
Courtney uses simple cardboard, acrylic paint and yarn to make this decorative hanging mobile....
God’s Eyes
Learn how to make this classic summer camp craft with Faith Hale. This video originally...
Candy Lei Necklace
Courtney and co-founder of Creatviebug, Julie, make candy-filled leis to gift to your grads....
Fat Quarter Bandana
First-time sewist Brian gets help from Deb Kreiling of Simplicity to make this bandana out of a fat...
Wood Burned Spoons
One simple tool produces endless patterns; join Courtney to see how. This video originally appeared...
Watercolor Cookies with Wilton
Join Courtney and Robin from Wilton and paint on your cookies and cakes! This video originally...
Mixed Media Painting on Canvas
Courtney layers painting, screenprinting, tracing paper and embellishments to make an original...
Stitched Cards
Liana uses leftover fabric and yarn scraps to stitch a lovely card, perhaps for Mother's Day....
Painted Rocks
Join Courtney and Liana while they use acrylic inks to paint rocks as mementos...
Springtime Hats
Join Courtney and Liana add floral accents to springtime hats. This video originally appeared...
Art Journal Pages
Turn coloring book pages into pages for an Art Journal with Mou Saha, hosted by Courtney. This...
Installing Grommets
Courtney shows how to install grommets on ED Ellen DeGeneres Fabric, perfect for making curtains or...
Make Plarn For Earth Day
Faith leads how to make yarn out of plastic grocery bags (PLastic yARN = plarn). This video...
Painted Single Page Books
Learn how to craft multi-paged books out of a single sheet of paper from maker extraordinaire,...
Crocheted Cacti Cozies
Twinkie Chan visits the studio to show Courtney how to crochet an adorable cactus hardboiled egg...
Ideas for Sweet Rolls & Jelly Rolls
Join Courtney and Faith to learn some no-knit, no-sew uses for Sweet Rolls (self-striping yarn) and...
Orizomegami Easter Cards
Courtney explores this traditional Japanese paper folding and dyeing method to make...
100 Days Project Kick Off
Courtney and Liana share what they’re planning on making for the next 100 days as part...
Paper Book Covers
Join Courtney and Faith as they cover books with pretty paper for decoration or deception! This is...
Gold Leaf 101
Learn from Courtney how to add embellishments with gold leaf on both flat and 3D pieces. This is a...
Lettering Live
Courtney gets some tips and tricks for lovely hand lettering from Michaela of Sakura of America....
Creative Journaling
Courtney and Liana craft artful journal entries using stamps, markers, paint and more. This is a...
Painting Shamrocks with Cecelia
Courtney and Cecelia Murphy paint shamrocks in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. This is a...
Making Hand Pies
In honor of Pi Day, Liana shows how to assemble three versions of hand-held pies. This is a...
Sweater Mending
Learn three ways to patch holes in your favorite sweater with Faith. This is a recording of a...
Fairy Gardens with Littles
Courtney creates a few fairy garden scenes and uses Littles to create woodland moments as holiday...
Wax Seals
Learn tips and tricks as Courtney demonstrates this historic technique using sealing wax. For more...
Dyed and Painted Pots
Join Courtney as she shows you how to make these painted and dyed terracotta pots. This is a...
Meet Benjamin Mach from Mood Fabrics
Courtney chats with Benjamin Mach from Mood Designer Fabrics as he demonstrates how various...
Seed Bombs
Liana shows you how to make seed bombs for your garden, just in time for spring! This video...
Knit I-Cord Two Ways
Faith shows you how to knit a four stitch I-Cord using a Knitting Nancy and Double Pointed...
Raspberry Chocolate Bars
Chocolatier Mark Tilling helps Courtney make swoon worthy marbled raspberry chocolate bars....
Painted Cookies
Join Courtney and Liana as they demonstrate painting cookies using icing dyes and decorator brushes...
Make Invisible Ink
Join Courtney to find out how to make homemade invisible ink to write secret love notes. This video...
Brush Lettering
Joined by Courtney, Diva Pyari, the hand-lettering and illustrator behind Linea Carta, gives a...
Upcycled Crate Crafts
Courtney shares innovative ideas for organizing your craft supplies with crates. This video...
Jumbo Pom Poms
Join Liana and learn how to make super-sized pom poms with Michelle Muska of Simplicity. This video...
DIY Cleaning Products and Craft Organization
Courtney and Liana are getting a jump on spring cleaning! Learn how to make your own cleaning...
Live Manga Demo
Watch Camilla D’Errico draw Courtney as a manga character and answer your questions...
Carved Eraser Stamps
Courtney demonstrates how to transfer an image onto an eraser and then carve it to make a...
Sew a Hand Warmer
Faith uses felted sweaters and needle felting to make hand warmer cozies. This is a recording of a...
Customized Play Tent
Courtney demonstrates how to make a fold up A-Frame play tent using customized fabric...
Bullet Journaling Ideas
Courtney and Michaela from Sakura Pens demonstrate ways to decorate your DIY planner (or any...
Oil Pastel Exploration
Courtney demystifies working with oil pastels and teaches some cool techniques along the way.
This...
Creative Napkin Folding
Learn cute and easy cloth napkin folding ideas that can dress up any lunch or dinner...
Holiday Card Display
Courtney demonstrates how to make a super cute card display using paint stirrers from the hardware...
A Chat with Dawn DeVries Sokol
Join Courtney for a Q&A with Dawn DeVries Sokol as she introduces her Holiday Art Journaling...
Pinecone People
Courtney shows how to make vintage-inspired pinecone people to add some holiday cheer. This video...
Paper-Punched Gift Tags
Liana and Courtney show how painted paper-punched gift tags can spruce up any gift. This video...
Stash-Busting Ornaments
Courtney shows how to make two ornaments -- a faux yarn ball wreath and a felt Christmas tree --...
Gift Tags with Sakura
Michaela of Sakura of America shares techniques with Courtney for crafting with Souffle and...
Matchbox Advent Calendar
Get ready for the holidays with Courtney as she shows you how to make a special advent calendar out...
Place Setting
Courtney shows how to design the perfect (and proper) place setting at a table. This video...
Chromatic Tablescape
Join Courtney as she crafts a stunning edible tablescape that is perfect for the entertaining any...
Personalized Fabric Gift Bags
Liana shows you how to make a no-sew gift bag using personalized fabric from JoAnn. This video...
Improv Log Cabin Block
Pro-quilter Ashley Nickels walks Courtney through making in an improvised log cabin quilt...
Stress Ball
Courtney and Faith make a simple stress ball using a balloon, cornstarch, and water. Please...
Embossed Holiday Cards
Courtney shows how a simple watercolor wash makes the perfect background for a dreamy embossed...
Haunted Gingerbread House
Make Halloween spooky and sweet with this candy-coated haunted gingerbread house built by Courtney...
Halloween Jewelry
Allie makes a deathly cool leather cuff and dangly jack-o-lantern earrings for Halloween. This...
Spooky Cupcake Toppers
Make Halloween cupcake toppers and party decor with Courtney and Liana. This video originally...
Turn a T-Shirt Into a Trivet
Faith shows you how to knit a sturdy and stylish trivet out of yarn upcycled from a...
Halloween Fun with Twinkie Chan
Twinkie Chan drops by the studio to show off some cute and creepy Halloween crochet, and Liana...
Cocoon Cardigan
Using jersey fabric and just two seams, Liana demonstrates how to make this quick, cuddly and chic...
Chatting with Lisa Congdon
Lisa Congdon and Courtney doodle, talk art, drink tea, and answer questions. This video...
Sakura Quickie Glue Cards
Michaela of Sakura of America and Courtney make cards using Sakura’s Quickie Glue...
Crocheted Hair Clips
Twinkie Chan and Courtney Cerruti show us how to make adorable hair clips by glueing crocheted...
Marbled Oreo Cookies
Courtney demonstrates how to customize cookies with a marbled-effect dip using Wilton...
Shrinky Dink Cake Toppers
Courtney shows us how to make custom cake toppers using DIY Shrinky Dinks. This video...
Fabric and Pompom Backdrop
Courtney and Liana show how to make a festive party backdrop using fabric strips and tissue...
Crafting with Amy Butler Fat Quarters
Liana and Courtney demonstrate easy projects to make with Amy Butler fat quarters and ribbons:...
Bubble Prints
Faith shows us how to make super cool prints using bubbles and food coloring or ink. This...
Homemade PB&J Cups
Liana shows you how to make peanut butter and jelly cups at home. Yum!
This is a recording of...
Meet our instructors
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Take a minute to get to know our awesome Creativebug instructors in these mini-documentaries.
David Tenorio
David Tenorio is an illustrator and art instructor based out of the Bay Area, California. David has...
Twinkie Chan
Twinkie Chan is a San Francisco based crochet designer with an insatiable appetite for creating...
Faith Hale
Happily serving as a Jane-of-all-trades, Faith is a contributing editor and instructor at...
Anna Maria Parry
Anna Maria grew up in a house full of her dad's paintings and with a closet full of her...
Courtney Cerruti
Maker extraordinaire, Courtney is the author of 5 art books translated into 6...
Arina from BellaCreme
Arina Soler believes in creating products with care, consciousness, and consideration. As owner of...
Rebecca Ringquist
Rebecca Ringquist is a Portland-based visual artist and designer. Her stitched drawings on fabric...
CBTV
CBTV stands for Creativebug Television. This is armchair crafting at its finest,...
Heidi Parkes
Heidi Parkes was born into this world the proud recipient of a collaborative family quilt,...
Jody Alexander
Jody is a book and fiber artist. She combines textiles, paper, found items and imagery to create...
Mercedez Rex
Mercedez Rex is an Austin Texas based artist and creativity enthusiast, who favors processes that...
Sarah Bond
Sarah Bond comes from a family of quilt makers stretching back to the early nineteenth century. She...
Lisa Congdon
Fine artist and illustrator Lisa Congdon is best known for her colorful abstract paintings,...
Cal Patch
Cal Patch has been making, designing and teaching all things textile-related in New York City since...
Mariko Jesse
Mariko is an award-winning freelance illustrator and printmaker. She has illustrated picture books,...
e bond
e bond makes digital spaces by day, handmade books by night, hangs out with trees on weekends and...
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Annabel Wrigley
Annabel is an Aussie mum living in rural Virginia. She owns Little Pincushion Studio, a sweet space...
Natalie Ebaugh
Natalie Ebaugh is a SF Bay Area based fiber artist and clothing designer. Focusing on outerwear,...
Sharon Virtue
Sharon Virtue is an artist, facilitator, trainer and visionary ‘inspirationalist’ currently...
Risa Iwasaki Culbertson
Risa Culbertson is a multimedia artist (@Risa_Iwasaki_Culbertson) and letterpress printer...
Sue Nickels
Sue has been quilting for over 40 years, starting by hand and gradually focusing on machine work....
Dawline-Jane Oni-Eseleh
Hello! I'm a multidisciplinary visual artist based in Northern California. I love experimenting...
Jon Stich
Jon has been creating pictures since he was nine years old, when his father took him to a Red...
Michele Muska
Michele is a designer, crafter, quilter and author. She is the Director of Content and Community...
Chelsea from Friday Pattern Company
Chelsea is the designer and maker behind Friday Pattern Company. Sewing has been a part of her life...
Katia Ferris
Katia Ferris is an artist, maker and designer living in San Francisco, California with her...
Ashley Nickels
Ashley Nickels is a quilter, writer, and teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area. She grew up...
Wool And The Gang
Wool and the Gang is a DIY fashion experience, reinventing crafts for a new generation of makers....
Danielle Krysa
Danielle Krysa has a BFA in Visual Arts from the University of Victoria, and a post-grad in design...
George McCalman
In 2011, after 14 years as a leading art director in the magazine industry (ReadyMade, Mother...
Sherri Lynn Wood
Ever since Sherri Lynn Wood unwittingly defied the sexist dress code at Wiley Junior High School...
Get Messy
Get Messy is an online art journaling school that teaches you to cultivate your creativity. Without...
Madalynne Intimates
Hi! My name is Maddie Flanigan and I am the owner of Madalynne Intimates, a Philadelphia-based...
Marly Bird
Marlaina “Marly” Bird balances her day between being a wife, mom, designer, creative...
bookhou
Arounna Khounnoraj is a Canadian artist and maker working in Toronto where she immigrated with her...
Rae Hoekstra
Rae Hoekstra has loved to sew ever since her mom taught her when she was young. She began her...
Charlotte Hamilton
Born in the UK in a very Scandinavian household who encouraged creativity from a young age.I...
Yao Cheng
Yao is a watercolor artist and designer living and working in Columbus, Ohio. While she has been...
Heather Jones
Heather Jones is a designer, modern quilter, and author of the new book, 'Quilt Local: Finding...
Edie Eckman
Edie Eckman is a designer, author and teacher who loves both knitting and crochet. She is on a...
Dawn DeVries Sokol
Dawn DeVries Sokol is the author of 15 art journaling, doodling books, and board books, including...
Fancy Tiger
Jaime Jennings and Amber Corcoran own Fancy Tiger Crafts - a revolutionary shop based in Denver CO...
Anna Joyce
Textile artist Anna Joyce’s design process is intuitive, relaxed, and rooted in the belief...
Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls
Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls is an artist, calligrapher and designer from Hawaii, who currently resides...
Wendy Bernard
After a decades-long career in marketing, Wendy Bernard left her corporate life behind to raise her...
Amanda Brown
In 2007, Amanda Brown began Spruce, a custom upholstery shop and design studio in Austin, TX. With...
Maya Donenfeld
Maya's distinct designs utilize sustainable resources and fibers, while weaving in elements...
Emily Katz
Born in Tucson, Arizona in 1982.
Currently lives and loves in Portland, Oregon
Attended Portland...
Hilary Williams
Art has always been the main passion of the San Francisco Bay Area native and artist Hilary...
Barb Blair
Barb Blair is an artist, author, creative mover and shaker and founder of Knack.
What started as a...
Debbie Stoller
Debbie Stoller is the New York Times best-selling author of the Stitch 'n Bitch series of knitting...
Christine Schmidt
Christine is the author of Print Workshop: Hand Printing Techniques and Truly Original Projects,...
Liesl Gibson
Liesl is the designer behind the Oliver + S, Liesl + Co., Lisette for Butterick, and Straight...
Livia Cetti of The Green Vase
Livia Cetti is a renowned floral and still-life stylist, crafter, and creative director. Growing up...
Kata Golda
Alison Kaplan is the founder and Creative Director of Kata Golda, an independently owned...
Alix Bluh
While pursuing her BFA in painting Alix began making unique jewelry pieces as a way to exercise...
Gudrun Johnston
Gudrun was born in Shetland, Scotland in the 70's when her mother was running the successful...
Lia Griffith
Lia is the designer, crafter and blogger behind liagriffith.com. She has been a stylist, designer...
Maggie Pace
Maggie is a Vermont-based fiber artist, with deep roots in Oakland, California where she and her...
Liza Lucy
Liza can not remember a time when she wasn't making stuff out of yarn or fabric and thread. Her...
Betz White
Betz White has built a career on thoughtful design, skilled craftsmanship and a focus on materials...
Lynne Barr
Lynne Barr is a knitwear designer and author who brings an enthusiasm for innovation and modern...
Melanie Falick
Melanie Falick is an independent writer, editor, and creative consultant. Her new book, Making a...
Susan Beal
Susan Beal is a craft writer and teacher who loves sewing, quilting, craft history, Pendleton wool,...
Natalie Chanin
Natalie Chanin is the founder and creative director of Alabama Chanin. Her work has been featured...
Gretchen Hirsch
Gretchen “Gertie” Hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a sought-after sewing...
Heather Ross
Heather Ross grew up in an extremely isolated corner of northern Vermont known as The Northeast...
Jenny Doh
Jenny Doh is founder of Crescendoh… like an online magazine but daily like a newspaper. She...
Kristin Nicholas
Kristin Nicholas grew up with 4 sisters in a house full of love of craft and family. She loves to...
Rad Megan
Known in craft circles as “Radmegan,” Megan O. Andersen has been crafting, baking, cooking,...
Kaffe Fassett
Kaffe Fassett is widely acknowledged as a visionary in the use of color and was the first living...
Cirilia Rose
Cirilia is a full-time yarn lover. She spends her Seattle days as a Brand Ambassador for Wellington...
Liz Smith
Liz Smith has lived most of her life in Los Angeles except for 15 years she spent teaching in...
Amy Butler
Amy Butler is a creative designer known for her sophisticated yet relaxed modern approach to...
Brandon Mably
Raised in a small seaside town on the coast of South Wales, Brandon Mably has been interested in...
Studio Choo
Studio Choo is a boutique floral design studio servicing the San Francisco Bay Area. Started by...
Amelia Strader
Amelia Strader has a lifetime of experience teaching and crafting under her (handmade) belt. She...
Jill Draper
Jill Draper is a hand dyer, knitter, knitwear designer and infrequent blogger living in the Hudson...
Kathy Doughty
Kathy Doughty started quilting in 1993 shortly after relocating to Australia from her home in the...
Amy Karol
Amy writes books, draws, paints, cooks, sews, parents young children, tries to do yoga more often...
Melanie Schow
Melanie Schow is a Jill of many trades. As an accomplished wire and bead sculpture and jewelry...
Hello!Lucky
Eunice and Sabrina Moyle are sisters and co-founders of Hello!Lucky. Hello!Lucky is a design studio...
Diana Fayt
Diana Fayt is a studio potter, illustrator, and teacher. Her ceramic pieces are part folklore and...
Shana Astrachan
Shana Astrachan, a San Francisco based designer, has a love for all things handmade, particularly...
Megumi Inouye
Gift wrapping for Megumi Inouye is less about the techniques of aesthetic presentation than it is...
Lisa Coris
Lisa can best be defined and over-simplified (at least for the sake of a biography) as one part...
