Summer is right around the corner, so it’s the perfect time to create DIY clog charms. Take inspiration from summer fruits that will soon be available in farmers’ markets and at fresh fruit stands. Design a lemon slice, strawberry, watermelon, grapes, or an avocado. Once you see how easy they are to create, you’ll want to design some to reflect your style!

Love is in the air with these adorable heart-shaped balloons. Make one or a whole bunch to share with friends and family. Follow our tutorial for step-by-step instructions. Choose a range of colors or stick to classics for a fun Valentine’s Day craft!

Pisces is the twelfth sign of the zodiac for people born between February 19 and March 20. The astrological symbol is depicted by two fish swimming in opposite directions, which represents the division of attention between fantasy and reality. Create a pisces symbol in 3D with this tutorial and a simple stencil!

3Doodler took inspiration from the wintry weather and the long history of icy architecture to create a stunning 3D ice castle. Find inspiration following this tutorial. Create multiple shapes for a small or large ice castle!

Explore Nordic folklore and create a sweet holiday gnome to display or use as an ornament. Step-by-step instructions will give you just what you need to create a gnome in 3D!

Take a trip to the zoo to learn about animals and their habitats. Start your adventure by doodling an alligator with this handy tutorial. It’s easy to create with a few simple steps!

Are chocolate bunnies, candy eggs and Easter baskets top of mind? While there are plenty of things to buy this time of year, we wanted to share a fun and festive activity that you can do for your kids, your students or as a family.

Spring has sprung! Here’s a fun tutorial for crafters of all ages. So grab your 3Doodler and let’s doodle some Easter Eggs!

This is a project inspired by a stencil available in the Start+ Activity Guide. The Eiffel Tower looks stunning once fully constructed, and is a great way to practice your Doodling techniques and test your fine motor skills and attention to detail. Remember though, that Doodles come in all different shapes and sizes. There has never been (and never will be) a one-size-fits-all approach to Doodling. So keep practicing and have fun with it!

Looking to add some flare to your Christmas Tree this year? Want to give a festive gift that comes from the heart? Fret not, we have just the activity for you. This year, add a few custom 3D pen printed ornaments to your collection with these ugly sweater ornaments! Get fun with it and design a unique and funky take on a holiday classic!

The perfect addition to any haunted house (or front porch) is a Jack-O’-Lantern. But did you know that Jack-O’-Lanterns don’t always have to come with all the mess? Thanks to 3Doodler, we have come up with a mess-free way to create a spooky Jack-O’-Lantern that is perfect to show off your Halloween spirit.

To celebrate the importance of exploration and discovery, tech, and art, we put together this fun hands-on STEM project that can be adapted to any skill level and is perfect for classroom and at-home learning alike. By Doodling a globe you can see how the world is connected, a you might also get a good idea of where you want to travel next.

Now that the autumn breeze is starting to turn the leaves brown we think it’s time to add some green back into our lives. Doodle a DIY succulent plant perfect for any desk or windowsill. Make this project special by adding to it over time, helping it to grow and change as time passes. Head on over to our blog for some more fun succulent facts.

Everyone knows that a picture is worth 1000 words so how many words is a Doodle worth? In this tutorial, we explore turning any picture book or coloring book into a stencil for Doodling. So start looking around your house or library and seeing what characters or stories you want to bring to life with your 3Doodler.

In this week’s blog, we talked about the importance of coloring both for children and adults alike. Check it out!

After a long day at the beach, there’s nothing more relaxing than some beach-inspired Doodling. So brush the sand off, and let’s Doodle a Starfish. If you are in the process of planning your beach trip, be sure to check out this blog for even more fun!

This is the perfect week to revisit our space history as we Doodle a rocketship. This stencil is featured in the Activity Guide that comes with the Start+ Essentials 3D printing pen.

You can learn more about the Start+ here. And you can learn about our space race in this week’s blog here.

In this week’s tutorial, we check out one of the new stencils included in the new 3Doodler Start+ Activity Guide a dreamcatcher. This is just one of 10 new activities included when you buy the Start+. Let’s get after it and Doodle a Dreamcatcher

 

If you have not had a chance to learn about the new Start+ pen then check out this blog as we break down the newest pen to be added to the 3Doodler collection.

Robots are super cool machines that help perform all sorts of tasks to save time. Engineers build robots in many shapes and sizes depending on the jobs they need to do. Follow these steps to build a friendly robot of your own. Grab your 3Doodler pen and the colors you want to use, then create a 3D robot.

This tutorial is featured in our STEAM Week Summer Camp ideas. For the full list of activities, check out the blog here.

Don’t forget to share all your STEAM projects with @3Doodler #3Doodler #WhatWillYouCreate.

One of the most fun and easy ways you can customize your bicycle is to create decals for your spokes. Known as “spoke beads,” these decals come in all shapes, colors, and sizes. Today, we’re going to show you how to Doodle your own.

Looking for more ways to customize your bike? Check out our blog post for project ideas you can work on today. 

We can’t wait to see what you come up with! When you’re finished with your spoke beads, share them @3Doodler #3Doodler #WhatWillYouCreate.

This coin rubbing tutorial is the perfect way to learn all about coins. You can extend the lesson by exploring  the shapes and details of coins from other countries too. For example, the Hong Kong $2 coin has a wavy edge.

After this tutorial we encourage you and your students to make your own currency. Be sure to include the value of a coin, a profile of an influential person, or even a motto. The sky the limit!

Not sure where to put the coins after creating them? Check out this handy coin purse, which kids can doodle themselves!

Share what you came up with @3Doodler #3Doodler #WhatWillYouCreate.

 

Expressing ourselves with color doesn’t have to be limited to crayons and pencils. We can also use 3D drawing to add an extra boost to our artwork. Today, we want to show you some fun ways to combine drawing with crayons and doodling with plastic.

We’ll start by drawing something using crayons (or whatever medium your kiddos are comfortable with) and then ask them to bring that drawing to life in 3D using their 3Doodler Start pens!

Some people believe that shamrocks are the official plant of St. Patrick’s Day. The three leaves of the “young clover” are said to stand for faith, hope, and love. Does your plant have a fourth leaf? That’s supposedly where the luck comes in.

We recently wrote a blog post on how to plant shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day. If you’re interested in taking a crack at the artistic side of this project and decorating your planter pots, this tutorial is for you.

March 2 marked Dr. Seuss’ birthday,and we celebrated with two of the most beloved characters from Dr. Seuss’ popular children’s book, The Cat in the Hat – Thing One and Thing Two. The twins represent the craziness that lives in all of us. This tutorial will help you to explore your wild side by creating unique, three-dimensional hairstyles for Thing One and Thing Two.

If you are looking for other ways to help your students get creative with Dr. Seuss characters, check out our blog on the subject. If you need more supplies, visit our 3D Pen assortment and our vast library of plastic filament that will help your students “think and wonder, wonder and think.”

Don’t forget to share your crazy hair projects in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday and tag us: @3Doodler #3Doodler #WhatWillYouCreate

Zen out with and start Doodling with this star stencil. This creative project is perfect to tackle solo or with your kids. These stars make beautiful window pendants. We will show you how to master this stencil with our step by step instructions.

Create a collection of your favorite animals in your own style!

Go on a safari and doodle a whole herd, pack, or pride of the cutest animals imaginable.

With a ping pong ball as a mold, you can doodle lions, tigers, and bears along with all your other favorite wild animals from all over the world.

Learn how to create your own Ping Pong Safari Lion with our easy step-by-step tutorial below!

We are in love with these simple & stunning handmade beads, created by Grace Du Prez.

These beads tick all the boxes for us:

• Modern & utterly wearable
• Tailored to your style
• Handmade look and feel
• Myriad of applications
• Gorgeous gifts
• Super cool family project
• Really easy for anyone to make
• The larger beads are hollow so you use less plastic, which means more pretty beads!

With the 3Doodler Start and our environmentally-friendly Eco-Plastic you can “knit” your phone a holiday sweater of its very own! And no hot parts on the Start means you don’t have to worry about damaging your electronics – you can Doodle right onto your phone without the risk of doing any damage!

Freshen up your Spring time home-decor with some colorful hand-Doodled Easter Eggs.

Guard your desk with a group of adorable Doodled gremlins! Organize your stationary and office supplies and keep your desk clean with these helpful Doodled gremlins. Customize them with your favorite colors or add other Doodled details to make them your own, and give some personality and creativity to your office space!

Make your own Puppy Earphone Wrap to keep your earphones neat and tidy in your bag. This project is super easy and practical, one of our top-picks for beginners!