I recently read an article about kids that arrive in class without a pencil to do their work. There are so many reasons why this happens and I just love the idea to give them a pencil. I created this Give Them a Pencil DIY jar with Sculpey’s Bake Shop clay. My thought is this. Maybe the teachers who fight against giving out pencils to kids who need them will …
Just the other day I received a box of multi-surface satin Americana paints from DecoArt. I was so excited to try them out on different surfaces so I grabbed up a few things from my studio including cork and screen mesh. I am ready to share three easy peasy back to school hand painted decor ideas in this post and hope you are inspired to try one or all of …
These DIY quick sew totes for teacher appreciation are a great way to tell a special educator how much they matter. They can be made in any size to be ready to hold all kinds of things. This one is the perfect size for a book, making a great combination for a spectacular gift. The premium felt from Kunin is awesome because it is easy to work with, sturdy and …
These darling quiet clay creatures for classroom management are so easy to make and work wonders in the classroom. We made them with Sculpey’s Bake Shop clay because it is our favorite polymer clay product. It comes in so many bright and wonderful colors and it is easy peasy to mold. This is day two of Back to School Ideas for The Classroom. This post was sponsored by Sculpey but …
Raising Grateful Girl Scouts Through Cookie Season Raising Grateful Girl Scouts matters. Cookie season is CRAZY busy and filled with a ton of emotions for not only Girl Scout leaders and cookie parents, but for the girls. Being grateful and appreciating the good things can be difficult with the challenges faced during this season. Not every person approached to buy cookies is kind. Some adults behave flat out despicable. …
I found this book at Second and Charles a couple of weeks ago and if you know me, you know that I am carrot crazy. The fact that this main character, Daisy, has a carrot for a companion about flipped me out right in the store. I bought both copies, one to keep and one to give a way. The book is a great story about becoming independent, respecting parents …
These Cupid Candy jars are awesome for Valentine treats for kids of all ages. This post is sponsored by Oriental Trading but all ideas and opinions are my own. I made this candy bar and these jars for the sixth graders in my Girl Scout troop because each of them is so special! You will need a lot of CANDY. Oriental Trading has you covered. You can go straight to …
I have been so disturbed these past few weeks. My inner voice is screaming at me to do something. My Mom has been in my dreams for nights with messages to stand up and make a difference. I miss her. I decided to do this small but hopeful meaningful outreach project. I would love for you to join me and support. I made 25 DIY Creativity Kits. Each kit has …
These paper and washi tape heart ornaments are super fun to create and easy peasy too. They are the perfect craft for kids (of all ages – wink wink) to make to decorate for Valentine’s Day. This makes them the perfect craft for Craft Lightning! Grab your supplies. You will need: Chipboard Heart (Ellison Die) Paper Scraps ( I used scrapbook papers that I design for AdornIt.) Washi Tape Scissors …
This post is sponsored but all of the ideas are my own. Tennis is a game that has been a part of my life since I was a kid. To be honest, I was never any good, BUT my older brother was amazing. I grew up playing against the garage door in hope of one day being able to beat him. That never happened. I loved to go to his …