It’s is crazy to believe that CHA is coming up THIS WEEK! I am so excited to see friends and designers that I love and to meet new ones too. I am also really happy to share that I will be doing a guest appearance with Tombow with card kits too. For real…I am going to be sharing a really simple and fun project as a make-and-take at the Tombow …
Teaching kids to give back looks a lot of different ways. While feeding the poor and collecting items for the needy is all super, sometimes the biggest differences we can teach them to make is much closer to home. We were in Starbucks two days ago with the kiddos (yes, they all have their own rewards accounts – even Zoe) and noticed that they had employee stockings. We decided that …
DIY Snowman Magnets These hand sculpted snowman magnets and a jar of notes are so easy to make with Sculpey’s Bake Shop. I am pretty sure it is the kiddo version of the clay but to be totally honest, I LOVE it for me! I made these five little guys to update my mini magnet board that was still sporting Halloween magnets. This Weck jar is from World Market and …
Six day to go…and then it is CHRISTMAS! Here is a fabulous last minute gift that you can create for your family or friends. This hand lettered family Christmas tree can be done with print, cursive or even digitally then colored with whatever you love most. I love this because it is a creation that expresses the love we have in our blended family! Here are the directions to create …
Free Christmas Preschool Printables These How Many?Free Christmas Preschool Printables are great for using in the classroom and at home. They can be used in a variety of ways to teach academic skills. The How Many? free holiday printables are also great for crafting and creating. I am excited to share them with you and can’t wait to see what you create using them. Ways to use the Free Christmas …
Glue art is always a hit with kids. This Elmers Glue turkey decoration is super fun and festive. You will need: Elmers Glue Watercolor Paper Watercolor Paints Brushes The trick is to doodle your turkey with glue several hours before painting. If you are in need of doodle support, you can trace your hand. The glue has to be dry for it to work. Watercolors work the best for filling …
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 …
Homemade Butterbeer Recipe This crazy delicious homemade butterbeer recipe is the perfect drink for all of your Harry Potter celebrations and events! Whether you are gathering to watch the movies, make crafts or doing anything else magical, this recipe is sure to be a hiy. We did it! We whipped up (literally) some homemade butterbeer! The girls wanted to try it before we get to The Wizarding World of Harry …
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 …
I love it so much when my worlds collide in a bright and cheerful way that has a positive effect on education. The Classrooms With Felt collection of projects does just this. I am a member of the Kunin Group Dream Team and decided to take that role a step outside the box by creating a campaign that demonstrates how fabulous felt is as a material/tool in the primary classroom. …