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Adorable DIY Teacher Appreciation Gift

By: CyndiJcomment

DIY Teacher Gift

This is such an adorable DIY teacher appreciation gift  – and so easy for your kiddos to create  just in time for the end of the school year!  I am the queen of giftcard-giving, but when I received this from a student in a tutoring class I had the JOY of teaching this year….I thought it was so sweet and personal.  I mean, seriously….I will go to Starbucks whether I have a giftcard or not, but this whimsical little creation will sit on my deck all summer long, and I’ll think of our laughter in class.   [Read more…]

DIY Washer Necklace

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DIY Washer Necklace

These DIY Washer Necklaces are super simple, quick, and FABULOUS to create!  If I didn’t love rambling so much…and over-thinking the EASIEST of projects….I could post pictures and you’d totally get the step-by-step instructions with no text necessary.  But there are always valuable TIPS that I need to share (probably more for MY benefit that yours), so on to the instructions… [Read more…]

Styled-Up Flip Flops

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DIY Flip Flops

It is SO EASY to dress up a cheapo pair of flip flops!  How many times have you seen bins of brightly colored flippies (as we love to call them) for $1?  Seriously, you can load up on these versatile sandals and add your own personal flair for WAY UNDER $5 per pair. [Read more…]

Vintage Button Charm Bracelet

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Button Charm Bracelet Cover

I absolutely LOVE charm bracelets and the warm “clinky” sound they make when worn.  My mother had a charm bracelet when I was little, and every special holiday meant we could give her a new charm as a gift.  The sound of her bracelet was always comforting –  it meant she was close by.  Maybe that “jewelry lullaby” contributed to my bracelet obsession later in life. [Read more…]

DIY Monster “Eye” Greeting Cards

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Eye I Monster Card

These adorable DIY Monster “Eye” Cards are so fun and easy for you AND your little artists to create for ANY occasion.  The supplies are minimal, and most craft rooms have all of the necessary ingredients on hand! [Read more…]

Fun DIY Monster Tissue Holder

By: CyndiJcomment

Easy DIY craft for kids! Felt tissue holders are great craft project for back-to-school, birthday party favors, and playdate activities. Super easy to create with felt, glue, and buttons.

Falling leaves and falling temperatures always lead to runny little noses – but seriously, I’m wiping my kiddos’ noses sitting at the pool in 99-degree weather!  It just goes with being a kid…..you get the snotzies on a regular basis.   [Read more…]

DIY Scarf Kimono Tutorial

By: CyndiJcomment

Scarf Kimono

I have a collection of scarves that dates back to the ‘80s (yes….the previous century).  I refuse to call them “vintage” because that would put ME in the same category, but they are cherished accessories and I dig them out when I need to add a special touch to an outfit.  Scarves seem to be one accessory that transcends fashion trends and fads – they are always in style. [Read more…]

Felted Wool Coffee Cup Sleeve Tutorial

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Felted Wool Coffee Sleeve

These cute little felted coffee cup sleeves are a stylish replacement for those utilitarian brown paper sleeves that get thrown onto your $5 latte.  Fashion meets function when you put one of these warm coffee cozies onto your travel mug or Starbuck’s  grande mochaccino. [Read more…]

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