Udderly SMooth Booth at SNAP

I am so proud to have been able to support and promote Udderly SMooth at SNAP this year.  Not only do I love the products, but I love the company.  It is family owned and has just a really special story.  When I talked with them a while back about SNAP and we determined that I would be a good fit to design their booth, I was ecstatic.  I had …

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Woodland Party Fun

Woodland creatures, nature and the outdoors are so fun to use as a theme.  Whether the theme is for education, a party or a celebration…it offers so much opportunity.  Here is a little woodland party fun that I created with the newest die in my collection available from Sizzix (and Ellison Education). The acorn, flower and leaves are all little parts of the die.  The largest part is a mask! …

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Sunshine Popcorn Mix

Summer will be here before we know it and the kiddos will be ready for snacks…all day, every day!  This sunshine popcorn mix is fun to make and easily adaptable to meet the dietary and taste needs of different children. [amd-yrecipe-recipe:34] The first trick to a successful batch is to NOT eat all of the candies before you make it!  These yellow candies are leftover from Easter.  The sprinkles are …

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Create a Lemonade Stand

How to Make a Lemonade Stand Printable

Here are some great ideas to create a lemonade stand!  Whether it is simply for fun or to teach your kiddos about earning money and working hard, creating a lemonade stand is a great experience. I created a printable to make it easy peasy.  The different pieces can be used in lots of different ways.  Here are the three pages in the printable that you can purchase on Shop Laura …

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Me and My Thoughts on Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman Printable Activities I created these Harriet Tubman Printable Activities because she is on my list of top then heroes of all times. So many of her lessons should be a lesson to all of us. While I don’t think black history should ever be limited to teaching and learning about in February (Black History Month) – I know that this is a time that gets that focus. I …

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Mother’s Day Travel Bag Gift

It’s true.  I am THAT mom.  I can usually be found with sprinkles, cherries and art supplies in my purse.  There are times that they are considered necessary in my life.  Like the time we went for ice cream to celebrate good choices and they had NO sprinkles.  Mommy to the rescue.  This Mother’s Day Travel Bag Gift is a great way to cheer up a mom friend or two …

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Laura Kelly Traceable Doodle Art Patterns

I am so excited to share these Laura Kelly Traceable Doodle Art Patterns!  I have four done and ready for you in my SHOP Laura Kelly store.  I am totally loving all of the ways that they can be used but this…this is my favorite.  I used the turtle doodle in the Frogs and Friends set and made this adorable tote bag. First let me share the Traceable Doodle Pattern …

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Expressionery LOVES Teachers

Before you get completely inspired to start ordering for the teachers in your live, note that you can SAVE 30% with the code LKTEACH on Expressionery!  Click HERE to shop! Okay, here they are… An InLinkz Link-up I simply love the way that Madge decided to give a gift to her daughter’s preschool teacher….from more than ten years ago.  I bet that made her day.  The Me and My Peeps …

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Expressionery LOVES Teachers and Teachers LOVE Laura Kelly for Expressionery

Did you know that Expressionery LOVES Teachers and Teachers LOVE Laura Kelly for Expressionery!  It’s true.  This post was sponsored by Expressionery but know that all ideas and opinions are my own.  I created this adorable gift for Katy Rowland, an elementary school art teacher with two little artist daughters of her own.  I know she is going to flip out and love it. Before I share more…you should know that …

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Making a Sit-Upon for Girl Scouts

I received a box of fantastic products from Fairfield World to play with and use in creating.  The project and ideas area all mine. I think the first project I remember making as a Brownie all those years ago was sit-upon.    If you have no idea what a sit-upon is, I am guessing you were never active in Girl Scouts.  If you were, you missed out but it’s not …

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