creativity connected is a weekly interactive publication from the Periwinkle Arts In Medicine Program at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers. We believe access to the arts is essential to our everyday well-being, especially in the most challenging of times. creativity connected is designed to provide digital access to enjoyable and educational art activities that give children affected by cancer and blood disorders the opportunity for self-expression, empowerment and healing through the arts. 
 
We send thanks to our Art Partners for joining us in this endeavor!

Click around to explore your creativity through music, theater, storytelling,
arts & crafts and more!
Let's make monsters!
Join Elizabeth from MFAH in creating a monster sculpture inspired by Antonio Berni with items found around your home!

Click Here to download instructions!

Tom's Fun Band performs "Bruce the Bear" and "Summertime"
"Strength Is In The Soul"
Written and recorded by Sophia Anagnostou
with Anita Kruse and Purple Songs Can Fly
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ROCO (River Oaks Chamber Orchestra) In Concert: Double Trouble
Click the picture above to access fun "Double Trouble"
activity sheets from ROCO Rooters !
Each week, we will post a selection of artwork from Making A Mark ® ,
an exhibition of art and creative writing by children touched by
cancer and blood disorders at Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Centers.
Use this number to write your Postcard below! → Artwork No. 110
Untitled
Junior, Age 5

Creating art was wonderful and fun. We shared a wonderful and unique experience as a family.
Now mobile friendly!





Click the postcard to write a Virtual Postcard from the Road to Junior!
Create your own piece of art and submit it to Making A Mark!

Follow the link below and have a grown up complete the Call For Art form. Once you have completed the form and your artwork, mail it to The Periwinkle Foundation!
Birdhouse

Supplies:
  • 1 paper towel roll
  • Paint brush
  • Craft paint (any color)
  • Cardstock (various colors and patterns) 
  • Toothpick 
  • 8” long ribbon or string
  • Glue
  • Scissors
Binoculars

Supplies:
  • 2 toilet paper rolls
  • Card stock or wrapping paper
  • 1 large bead
  • Ribbon or string
  • Hole punch
  • Stickers 
  • Glue or tape 
  • Scissors
Instructions:

To Make the Birdhouse: 
1. Cut 2” inches off each side of one end of the paper towel roll to create a point at the top. From the other end of the roll, poke a hole (big enough to get a pair of scissors in) about 2” up from the bottom. Put the tip of your scissors in the hole and start cutting the roll to create a small rectangle opening for your birdhouse door. Make sure your door is centered in the point at the other end of the roll.  
Paint paper towel roll in whatever color you choose. Let paint dry.
2. Cut a 3’x 6’ rectangle for your roof from plain colored cardstock. Fold it in half to make a peaked roof. Poke a small hole in the middle of the fold. Thread and knot the 8” long ribbon through the hole to create a hanger for the birdhouse. 
3. Cut small squares using all your different papers. Glue squares to your roof, starting at the top of each peak and working across in rows making sure squares are neatly next to each other. Continue each row on both sides of the roof until the paper roof is covered with squares.  
4. Glue roof to the cut point side of the paper towel roll. Cut a circle just a little larger than the circle of the roll and glue to the bottom of your house. Poke the toothpick in the roll under your bird door for his perch!  
5. Hang on your favorite tree!  

To Make the Binoculars: 
1. Cut a piece of cardstock or wrapping paper so that it will wrap completely around one of the toilet paper rolls. Glue or tape paper in place and then repeat this process with the other roll.
2. Glue the bead in the middle of both rolls to secure the two toilet paper rolls together.
3. Use stickers or crayons to decorate the binoculars.

**Optional: have an adult use the hole punch to poke a hole on either side of the finished binoculars (make the holes down towards one end). Thread and knot the ribbon through the holes to create a "strap" for the binoculars. This step should only be taken for older children. Please do not use this step if this craft is intended to be played with by a younger child
The mission of Periwinkle Arts In Medicine Program at Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Centers is to provide enjoyable and educational art activities that give children, young adults, families and caregivers affected by pediatric cancer and blood disorders the opportunity for self-expression, empowerment and healing through the arts.