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Sparkle To Do List

Carolina — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 02:42:53 +0000

Looking for a way to break the monotony of your to do list? Add a little Sparkle! On a recent visit through Target’s Dollar Spot, I found a plain wooden framed to-do list. And that wouldn’t do. So I pulled out some paint and paintbrushes and did a quick makeover. I used glitter paint designed […]

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Mandala Dot Rocks

Carolina — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 03:11:23 +0000

If you’ve been wanting to get into rock painting, but don’t have any painting or drawing skills, then this is the perfect technique for you! These Mandala Dot Rocks are super simple to make – you don’t even need a paint brush! This craft is part of Craft Lighting Week. All week long, along with […]

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DIY Wonder Quote Clipboard

Carolina — Sat, 18 Nov 2017 06:50:18 +0000

Earlier this week, my 9 year old and I went to see a pre-screening of WONDER, which is now out in theaters. WONDER is based on the New York Times best-selling book by the same name. In both the book and the movie, August (Auggie) is a young boy with a severe facial deformities who […]

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THINK Classroom Letters

Carolina — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 03:55:02 +0000

A couple years ago, someone gave us a printout with the letters THINK to help kids decide to say something. Is it True, is it Helpful, is it Inspiring, is it Necessary, is it Kind? Kids can review these benchmarks to decide if what is in their mind is worth saying out loud. When I […]

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Color Shift Earrings

Carolina — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 01:02:13 +0000

When I saw these laser cut wood pieces at the craft store, I knew they would make the perfect earrings! I love big earrings, and these are made of wood, so even though they are large, they are very light. And with a few coats of color shift paint, they look like they are made […]

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Faux Enamel State Necklace

Carolina — Tue, 17 May 2016 17:00:00 +0000

When I need crafty inspiration, I head to the craft store, and walk down the aisles. Even the aisles that aren’t “my” aisles. Yes, we all have certain rows that we naturally gravitate to, but when my crafty mojo needs to be shaken up, I travel the road not taken. Or aisle. Which is how […]

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Semi-Permanent Decorative Glassware

Carolina — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 22:58:41 +0000

Want to dress up your glassware for a party or special occasion, but don’t want to make it permanent? You can add semi-permanent decorations to your glassware with glass paint pens, use them, then remove the ink after the party is over! A great way to make a special statement, without buying all new dishes! […]

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Valentine Birdhouse

Carolina — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 23:48:05 +0000

This fun little birdhouse is so simple to decorate for Valentine’s day! Add a little decor, or give to a “tweet” someone in your life with a note tucked inside. You’ll need: Wooden birdhouse Pink Paint Paintbrush DecoArt Glass Paint pens Start by painting the birdhouse, then letting it dry. One coat is perfect with […]

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Simple Wooden Santa

Carolina — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 19:38:36 +0000

I was strolling through the hardware store earlier, wanting some ideas for Christmas projects. I was in the “wood bits” section, and KNEW that these wood bits would make a super cute, super simple Santa. Because c’mon, how cute is this guy? Just a piece of decorative wood trim, some paint, felt, and (of course) […]

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Spray-Dye Scarves

Carolina — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 21:19:25 +0000

Tulip came out with new one-step tie-dyes in super convenient squeeze bottles, bringing back tie-dye in a BIG way. Suddenly tie-dye was easy to do, fast with kids, and even more fun for moms (with less steps and much less clean-up). I’ve played with the squeeze-bottle tie dyes, making a tie dye sampler quilt and […]

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