Leo Lionni’s It’s Mine! and a Lesson on Sharing Leo Lionni is probably best know for his book Swimmy which is a classic on the value of being unique. While I love that story, I also really love the story It’s Mine! with the three fabulous frog characters named Milton, Rupert and Lydia. I picked up this copy at my local World Market, YES they have books!!! They are all …
This Saturday I will be at World Market in Soutthlands Shopping Center from 1-3 demonstrating and helping customers (and friends) to make some darling decor and gifts for Valentine’s Day! I wanted to give you a sneak peek so you can be sure to get this fun event on your calendar and join me. If you are not local, you can check HERE to find out the closest World Market …
Not all princesses have happy endings with the marrying of a prince. Some princesses create their own happy endings by taking a stand for what is right. I feel that in today’s world it is more important than ever before to teach girls that they are valuable, beautiful and matter…regardless of how they look or feel. All girls are princesses and get to respect themselves. The book The Paper Bag …
Valentines Day will be here before we know it! Be sure to be prepared with goodies for your besties, teachers and co-workers. In my opinion, nothing beats Udderly Smooth when it comes to a little pick-me-up. The great thing is that you can buy it now on Amazon HERE or you can run out to your local stores and get it. This post is sponsored but the ideas and opinions …
My new release die collection for Ellison Education is SEA LIFE and it is just in time for Valentines! I created some ocean life Valentines with Ellison Education and the Superstar machine and even made you a free fun printable to go with it. There are actually six dies in the collection but I only used five for this project. Before I share any more, let me just state for …
Going back to school after the winter break is almost like a fresh start in the classroom, not only for the students but for teachers too. The first three months of calendar dies that I designed for Ellison can help reboot a classroom and you have the chance to win all three at the end of this post. First of all, let me share which three dies in the calendar …
I am so thrilled to share “A Year of Laura Kelly dies for Ellison Education”. As this year comes to an end, people everywhere are looking ahead and planning what comes next. Teachers, artists, moms and makers are all getting out their calendars and dreaming up ideas and ways to make the next year the best ever. When I originally designed the twelve dies that make up a “calendar set” …
I am rounding up and sharing ten great projects with Ellison Education! I hope that these inspire you to create and make lots of things. These dies are super awesome because while they are designed with purposes to be used in education and classrooms, they also come in really hand for crafting and making! To kick it off, I made these darling holiday tags with the bookmark die and my …
I shared a few of my favorite dies last month and am excited to share a few more of my favorite Ellison dies now. With the holidays coming, there is so much opportunity for spreading creative love. These three dies are perfect for adding handmade paper crafted tags to homemade goodies, gifts and favors. The heart is such a great size. I love it as an embellishment to this bag …
I love being a designer for Ellison Education and Sizzix. As the seasons come and go and the holidays cycle; I find that I have favorites based on the times of the year. Right now I am crushing in these three dies the most.. my woodland mask, my pumpkin and my leaf. I am excited to not only share a fun way to use each of them, but also an …