Back to School Notes for Teachers with Ellison

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 …

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Alien Party Fun From the Cosmic Cafe

This alien party fun from the Cosmic Cafe is one of my favorites.  There is a long story about the Cosmic Cafe and one day I really need to share it with the world.  For today, I will stick to the aliens and their UFO’s since after all, it is National UFO Day.  For real, it’s a thing! I downloaded the Cosmic Cafe Activities from ShopLauraKelly and put them to …

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World Market Candy Bar Cake in a Jar

Ryp’s birthday cake request was for a German chocolate cake.  We decided on cupcakes so we could have some with and some without coconut.  It’s a kid thing I think…  Anyway, in the process, we got creative with the cake batter and created a World Market candy bar cake in a jar.  Yes, we have a stash of World Market candy bars on hand.  Being an ambassador for my favorite …

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Lucky Dozen of Button Crafts with Laura Kelly Buttons

It’s no secret if you follow me or any of my social media platforms, I LOVE buttons!!!  Have you seen my buttons colors in AC Moore.  They are bright, cheery and HAPPY and right on the end of the aisle!  YAY!!! Here is a lucky dozen of ways you can use them. Upcycled T-Shirt Doodled Rainbow Garden Hello Rainbow Cloud Patriotic Button Checkers Back to School Glue and Watercolor Art Button …

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Fashion By Mayhem Inspired Paper Dress Fashion Show

This it what happened around here today.  The girls and their besties created amazing fashion creations using PAPER for their dolls and then styled them up for photo shoots.  They were super proud of their Fashion My Mayhem inspired paper dress fashion show.  I feel like Scotch sponsored this post because we sure used A LOT of tape! Just in case you don’t already know, Mayhem is my friend Angie’s …

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DIY Mini Pin Board

DIY Bulletin Board Craft Ribbons and Buttons Decoration

This adorable little mini pin board is so easy to make and creates a fun project that can be done alone or at a party with a group.  I love it because when it is all done, it makes a darling decoration in a bedroom, an office or a home studio.  I have one in my studio and I put my favorite photographs and quotes on it to remind me …

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Awesome Club Paints Ceramics

Some neighborhood moms get together to play Bunko and others to have progressive dinners.  My bestie’s neighborhood (next to mine) has Awesome Club.  Awesome Club is simply a time to gather, laugh, tell stories and bond as awesome women.  They invited me to join and I am so honored.  This month it was my time to host…yay! Everyone knows I love a party.  For my turn I planned Awesome Club …

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