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Every morning I wake up to this poster just right across from my bed. Reading ‘We’ve Got This’ has really helped me in these past few weeks especially. Yes I feel all the feelings – sadness, fear, loss, uncertainty, overwhelm – but I also see so much hope in humanity as we join together (even …
Jon recently finished up with his first year teaching acting, theater & debate as we also directing two High School plays. So needless to say he deserves a BIG thumbs up! And if you have a teacher or graduate (or just a friend who deserves a pat on the back) this new print, in the shop now, …
I’ve recently been introduced to the concept of double doodling thanks to Jean of the Artful Parent. Basically it’s when you draw/doodle with both hands opposite each other at the same time (you can see a video Jean put together about it here). I had a go of it and this sneaky little girl came …
I’m sharing a easy eraser stamp rainbow art project for your little ones to make over on Minted today. And Just in time for St. Patrick’s day! I have a hard time thinking of creative and aesthetically pleasing things to do with shamrocks but I can always get on board with the ever lovely rainbow. My …
September is never complete without some super great back-to-school gear, right? And what a better place to start than with Fjällräven Kånken back packs? Have you seen their new colors? We are going nuts for them over here! We of course had to scoop a few up for ourselves. And not only is their classic design so lovely but …
So it’s been quiet on the blog as of late. This usually just means that I am up to my neck in motherhood and several projects…projects that I’m getting crazy excited to share with you when the time is right! The boys are rapidly wrapping up school and we are also in the middle of …
We couldn’t resist sharing one more heart themed DIY for you all to before the weekend. We love this super simple valentines dotted heart art and we’re confident that you will too. Best part – there’s really no way you can go wrong! Start by printing out the 11×14 template, found here. Then grab a …
Head over to Handmade Charlotte for our latest summer craft project – our easy DIY Dry Erase Framed Gallery. You’ll completely approve of this kind of coloring on your walls!
**Update: Giveway Now Closed** So you might have noticed the blog has a few lulls every now and again. This typically happens when things get a little crazy around here. You see, in addition to crafting, blogging and the typical mom stuff (soccer camp, art camp, music class, oh my!) I more than likely have …
I love how random every day household items, such as painter’s tape, can become the perfect teaching/learning/artistic tool for kids. After I put up A’s “Happy 6th” sign with painter’s tape, he was hooked. He started spelling out his own words and taping up numbers right and left. A has of course been able to …