No Sew Minion Finger Puppets

finished Minion Finger Puppets

The new Minions movie came out in theaters today. I had the opportunity to see an early screening with my family earlier this week. We wore our Minion Goggles over our 3D glasses – be sure to get your own Minion Goggles printable here. Minions is a cute film taking you back to the origin […]

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DIY Pencil Toppers

finished pencil toppers

Making your own Pencil Toppers is a simple back-to-school craft. These pencil toppers are completely customizable, like lunchbox notes that last the whole day… or week! As long as the pencil is being used, your child will have a fun reminder. These pencil toppers make easy and inexpensive gifts for an entire class, or can […]

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Back to School Boxtops Card

Does your child collect Boxtops for their school? My son does, and we’re lucky to have a Grandma, Oma, as well as Aunties who collect Boxtops for us as well. If you are looking for a fun way to get family to help collect Boxtops, you can print out this fun back-to-school card asking family […]

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Simple Pencil Wrap

put items in pencil wrap

This simple pencil wrap is like a pencil case, but with no buttons or zippers, making it a very easy to sew project. Tweens and teens can sew their own back-to-school pencil wrap using two pieces of fabric and some simple straight-line stitching. They can make extra pencil wraps as gifts for friends, too! This […]

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Homework Door Hanger

finished door hanger

Getting kids to sit down and do their homework can be a struggle. Make homework a no-interruption time with this door hanger that reminds everyone else in the house to give your child the time and space they need to get their homework done. And, it serves as a reminder to your child that their […]

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DIY Reusable Lunch Sack

DIY Reusable Lunch Sack

A plain brown lunch sack is often an easy option for carrying a lunch to school – but this colorful and reusable version is a much more fun way to pack a sack lunch! It takes about 10 minutes to make… almost as fast as packing up the lunch that will go inside it. This […]

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Inside Out Movie Craft: DIY Memory Spheres

completed memory spheres

Disney Pixar’s Animated movie comes out today: Inside Out. I had a chance to catch an early screening of it, and loved it. The movie takes place largely in the head of a young girl. She is growing up, and her family moves across the country. The emotions in her head: Happiness, Sadness, Anger, Fear, […]

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15 Minute Ring Pillow

finished ring pillow

You can make this simple ring pillow in just 15 minutes – and customize it to your wedding! If you’re making your bridesmaid dresses (or having them made), you can use leftover fabric to make a ring pillow that matches your wedding perfectly. Or you can bring in a swatch from bridesmaid dresses you ordered […]

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DIY Wedding Favor Boxes

Making things yourself can really cut down on the cost of a wedding… but it can increase the time it takes to make it all happen! These DIY Wedding Favor Boxes can be made in advance, ready to stuff with favors closer to the event. You can fill them with hard candies a month ahead […]

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Flower Girl Headband

DIY Flower Girl Headband

Many bridal parties include a flower girl or flower girls. A fun way for a younger family member to be a part of the wedding. This flower girl headband is the perfect hair accessory for any young gal preceding the bride down the aisle, and you can customize it with your own wedding colors! The […]

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