Make this school year the best ever! Back-to-School Week continues with a round-up of 35 of the very best back-to-school ideas to help you craft, organize and celebrate your way to a fabulous year! Printables First-Day-of-School Interview Printables at Positively Splendid Back-to-School Countdown Printables at Wait ‘Til Your Father Gets Home Printable Teacher Questionnaire at Yesterday on…
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Notebook Paper Chalkboard Sign (Back-to-School Photo Prop Idea)
Back-to-School Week continues with a super simple photo prop idea perfect for the first day of school. With a handful of supplies, a plain canvas is transformed into what looks like an oversized piece of notebook paper. And the best part? A special coating of paint allows the canvas to be written on with chalk,…
First-Day-of-School Apple Teacher Gift + Free Printable Gift Tags
Positively Splendid Back-to-School Week kicks off with an idea to surprise a special educator on the first day of school this year. These free printable apple gift tags are the perfect way to make a traditional red apple extra special, and the poem message is as sweet as the apple itself! Aside from teachers, these…
Family Chore Chart with The Home Depot & Martha Stewart + $100 Home Depot Gift Card Giveaway
Today’s post is brought to you by The Home Depot and Martha Stewart / With school just around the corner, my mind always turns to two things: having extra creative time at my disposal (yay!) and needing to find practical ways to stay organized in the new year. This year, I am very excited to say…
Sea Turtle Softie Pattern and Tutorial
Believe it or not, it is incredibly easy to make your own plush toys. Regardless of whether you call them stuffed animals or softies, with just a few fabric scraps and a minimal investment of time, you can sew a special gift for a child in your life that is sure to become a new…
See-Through Zipper Pouches
If you are on the prowl for a way to keep purses, backpacks and more nice and organized, you won’t want to miss today’s sewing tutorial from PS contributor Megan. These see-through zipper pouches are a great organization project that can be used for any number of purposes, and you’ll be shocked when you see…
Clay and Spaghetti Hedgehog Kids’ Craft
Having a few creative kids’ craft ideas in your arsenal is always a good idea during the summer months, and today I am sharing a quick, easy craft idea suitable for children of all ages. Using air-dry craft clay and spaghetti noodles, these cute little hedgehogs can be put together in no time at all!…
5 Fun Things to Do with Your Kids Today!
Summer heat is upon us, and after a number of weeks of summer vacation, the pool might have started to lose a bit of its luster. Sound familiar? If you are on the hunt for fun kids activities to while away an afternoon, check out these five fun, creative and oh-so-kid-friendly ideas. They are sure…
My Sewing Machine
A question I often hear from my readers is regarding which sewing machine I use. Truly, when purchasing a machine, nothing is more helpful in selecting and buying a new sewing machine than the advice of a friend, so today I thought I would tell you a bit about my machine, the Brother SE-350, and…
A Passport to Creativity
Now that the second month of summer vacation is upon us, it is likely that many of you are finding yourselves in the same boat I am, listening to the whines of little creatures who start to utter the dreaded B-word (“I’m bored!”) more frequently as the weeks go by. Craft projects are the best…