Disclosure: This is post is part of Michael's #createtoeducate campaign and I received a gift card for my supplies. All opinions are mine. Here's a cute little back to school gift that is completely applicable and useful for the classroom! Supplies: Americana Chalky Finish Paint 6" Double-Sided Cardstock Pencils Mason Jar Bakers Twine Cricut Explore Step 1: Paint the jar with the the Americana Chalky Finish paint and while it is drying we'll work on the … [Read more...] about Flower Topped Pencils
TOP 10 Favorite Things about the NEW Cricut Explore
We are so super excited to introduce to you.....drum roll please.....i'm not sure if you know how big of a deal this is....it's a big deal...the NEW CRICUT EXPLORE machine!!!! This lovely baby was unveiled in Salt Lake City, Utah Monday evening at an event hosted by Cricut. We were lucky enough to be in attendance and were able to see and USE this beauty first-hand. It's everything other cutter machines are NOT and we are so excited to tell you about it so here it goes..... ***IN NO … [Read more...] about TOP 10 Favorite Things about the NEW Cricut Explore
10 Minute Super Hero Costume
My 4 year old was invited to a dress up birthday party a while ago. Although we have a drawer full of costumes to choose from, he wanted to be a super hero. A real super hero. No amount of talking was going to get him to go as a pirate or dinosaur. The instruction he gave me were, 1. An L on the back of the cape 2. A mask 3. Arm bands With these instructions, I did what any mom in a hurry would and I turned to Google. I found this instruction for a superhero mask, and this one for … [Read more...] about 10 Minute Super Hero Costume
Personalized Bargain Backpacks
Our local DownEast has piles of name brand backpacks and luggage with names embroidered on that no one ever buys, because the who wants the wrong name stitched on their bag? The larger backpack has wheels and a pull out handle--perfect to use as luggage for trips to grandma's house. Even little travelers can wheel it along. Here's a quick way to take advantage of these mis-named bags and personalize them with the names you want. Step 1: Score some bags. These backpacks cost less than … [Read more...] about Personalized Bargain Backpacks
Homemade Hawaiian Leis-Kid Craft
Homemade Hawaiian Leis-Kid Craft This craft is a fun way for kids to create and learn motor skills. They will love making these leis for a luau or any party. I am excited to share my RED summer project with you! I am a preschool teacher and in a couple of weeks, we are going to be having a Hawaiian Luau! I thought it would be fun for the kids to make their own paper Leis. I loved the idea of using bright RED paper flowers. Here are some tricks to how we made these-so you can get ready for a … [Read more...] about Homemade Hawaiian Leis-Kid Craft