This fireplace mantel advent calendar was created using my die-cut machine from Sizzix and the Santa hat die that I designed and license to them to sell. I think it came out really cute and can’t wait to start sharing the treats tomorrow. YAY for December and for all of the celebrations. I cut out 50 hats in red felt (25 fronts and 25 backs) and the fuzz with white …
When decorating with a theme that is somewhat obscure, sometimes creativity is required. This DIY felt garland for sock monkeys is quick and easy…like CRAFT LIGHTNING! Creating for this series is always such a blast because I LOVE things that are simple and come out awesome! To make this adorable garland, I cut out circles and hearts in sock monkey colors on my Sizzix Big Shot. Then I sewed them …
Not too long ago my friend Katie was here visiting. She used the pumpkin die that I designed for Sizzix and Ellison to create an adorable project. I used her garbage to create washi tape pumpkins from scraps! She taped up a piece of card stock. Then ran it through the Big Shot with my pumpkin die. This is what was left over to trash. I rounded up a few …
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 …
It’s a REALLY quiet Saturday morning in my house with the Passenger station on Pandora in my studio. This is the perfect time to create a candle matching and addition game with Ellison and my awesome cupcake die from the Sweet Treat’s Collection. I cut out 18 white candles, 10 black with white polka-dots and 2 each of 9 colors in the flames using the die. I cut out cupcakes …
These pillows can be whipped/stitched up in 14 minutes each to create some adorable DIY Valentines Day decor for your home, office, studio, classroom….even car. Why not? You will need the following materials/supplies: Red Felt 2 18 inch squares per pillow ( I used Kunin ecofi Classic) Fabric Hearts (I Used my New HEART die from Sizzix) Scissors (Fabric and Decorative) Giant Button (These are Radical Red Buttons from my …