Something about the back-to-school season leaves me with an organizing itch, and this year my mind is set on getting my new creative space in tip-top shape. Today’s easy craft idea is one that turns a stack of eclectic vintage plates into a lovely tiered stand perfect for organizing everything from buttons and pins to…
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Anthropologie-Inspired Firework Pencils
Outfit your kiddos in style for back-to-school season by placing some cool firework pencils in their supply boxes. Janel from Nellie Bellie is here today with the complete how-to for these fancied-up pencils that require just three simple supplies to make, and as a result they cost just a fraction of the $12 price tag…
Custom Monogram Key Chains
On the lookout for a special handmade gift idea? Jessica from Sunny Tuesday is here today to share a fun idea for crafting chic monogram key chains that can be made in minutes and cost just $1 apiece! What a fun gift idea for teachers to use for their classroom keys! *** Hey there! With…
DIY Beaded Necklaces
Hello PS Readers! I am so excited to be back today to share this quick, fun and easy tutorial with you! I am not a huge jewelry wearer (you can more often find me in workout clothes and headbands ;); but when I do, I like my necklaces to be bold, simple and colorful. When…
Jo-Ann August Creative Influencer + FREE Study PillowPattern
I am so excited to be able to spill the beans today about something something I’ve been dying to tell y’all about for months! Jo-Ann (my creative home away from home) is featuring me as their Creative Influencer of the Month for August! As I look at the list of the previous creative influencers for…
35 Must-Try Back-to-School Ideas
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…
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…
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…
Michaels Summer Adventure Challenge
I saw something online yesterday that literally took my breath away. Typed in bold lettering across the top of a photo of two young children enjoying a front porch popsicle together was a simple, straightforward message: You only get 18 summers with your children. How will you spend them? It is hard as parents to…