This wicked witch painted sign decor is perfect for Halloween and all things WICKED! I am excited to share it for so many reasons…but mostly because I love it and I love to share. Being true to my brand with a wicked witch sign is a great feeling. The inspiration for the witch comes from my portfolio. She is so fun to create on projects. Every time she shows up …
It’s that SWEET time of year and the teachers are busy getting ready. It’s true! They go in way before the kiddos to prepare their classrooms, complete staff development and ensure that everything is in place when their students arrive. Lollipics sent personalized custom treats to ten teachers to go back to school with Lollipics! It has been super fun to work with these teachers as they picked their designs …
It’s true, these adorable NEW products that I designed for Checks in the Mail are now available…just in time for ‘Back to School’! Yippeee!!! The Laura Kelly Designs new teacher checks and labels are great for personal and classroom use…as well as daycare, private schools and home schools! Personally, I LOVE the leather checkbook cover so so much! I don’t write many checks so I am putting a pad of …
This post was created for the ExpressioneryWRAPS campaign and I am so excited to share it. Things have been raining Minions around here this whole week with Zoe’s birthday party being themed All Things Minions so it was the perfect time to tie together so many things I love. This post and campaign was sponsored by both World Market and Expressionery and while I am being compensated, all opinions are …
I Scream! You Scream! We all scream for ice cream. Happy National Ice Cream Day. Here is some Ice Cream Day Fun! You can download the free printable HERE! Yay for Ice Cream, Laura
These mini apple beanbags in the classroom could create a lot of fun and a whole lot of learning! Making them is quick and easy and they last for a very long time. I made these with felt from Kunin, my sewing machine and Fairfield’s Poly-Pellets. They are so fun to make stuff with. I cut the apples out with my Ellison Superstar machine and used my apple die from …
Organizing supplies for back to school can be pretty crazy around here. These DIY school supply containers are made from RECYCLED plastic canisters and they work great! You could do them with jars, cereal boxes or other plastic food containers too! Because they can be done quickly, they are perfect for day FOUR of Craft Lightning, Back to School! Yep, that’s right, it is day FOUR. If you missed out, …
When I was a teacher, I wrote A LOT of notes home. While sometimes they were quick messages and reminders, there were times when my notes were written from my heart with meaning. When a student excels at something new or takes new risks, I liked to document it in a note that could be saved. These handmade note cards are easy peasy and could be made as a gift …
Whether you are a teacher or a parent, you deserve a way to have daily and open communication about your kiddos or students when it comes to education. After all, kids spend the majority of the awake hours on weekdays in the classroom and parents can support best when they know what is happening. These DIY home school communication journals are quick and easy to create and come in …
Chair Pockets for the Elementary Classroom Back when I was a teacher, I had a classroom mom who made these for all of my students and I LOVED them. We used them every day to keep the kiddos organized. Little did I ever know that I would be doing what I am today and designing products that teachers use. Welcome to the first of FIVE days where I will be …