It's almost time for the kids to head back to school. My boys start school at the end of July, so I wanted to get my DIY back to school signs done early this year. Usually I'm scrambling the night before, not this year!! Today I'll show you three different DIY back to school signs you can make for your little one's first day of school! I've taken a first and last day of school photo with … [Read more...] about 3 Easy DIY Back to School Sign Ideas
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Wood Burned Pencil Box Tutorial
Get organized this back to school season with a DIY wooden pencil box with wood burned design. I like to use a stencil to pencil in my design before I start my wood burning. This helps create a professional looking design, even if you're not a wood burning pro yet! Wood Burned DIY Wooden Pencil Box Supplies: Darice Unfinished Wood Pencil Boxes (3) Leaf Stencil Darice Wood Burning … [Read more...] about Wood Burned Pencil Box Tutorial
Crepe Paper Back to School Decorations
Hiya, crafty friends! It's getting closer to that time of year... school time! My kids are actually excited to start this year. We have been prepping with back to school shopping and I told them we could throw a back to school party with some friends. It seems to really help the transition to make it more of a celebration, not a scary change in their daily routine. We are keeping it fun and … [Read more...] about Crepe Paper Back to School Decorations
Back to School Marbled Letters
Hiya, my fellow creative friends! I love to decorate for my favorite holiday... back to school! Back to school is every mom's favorite day of the year, right?? Even though it may not be my kids favorite day of the year, they do love the decor and prep that we do together. This DIY ABC letter project was definitely a winner too. I have never tried marbling with my kids before, and this is a great, … [Read more...] about Back to School Marbled Letters
Back to School DIY Pencil Holder
I can't believe the kids are starting back to school soon! Wow time really flies when you're having fun. I wanted to create a simple pencil holder DIY project the kids can work on for a special gift for their teacher. I have seen this cool idea on a mason jar and I really wanted to try it out on this wood box. It was perfect! Since we're taping off all our lines, it makes it super easy for the … [Read more...] about Back to School DIY Pencil Holder
Prepare Your Store for Back to School
Position yourself to be front and center when students and teachers are seeking art and crafts supplies. When class bells start ringing again in late August, don’t let your store get lost in the shuffle. Teachers, parents and students will be flocking to big-box retailers and office supply stores looking for deals on school supplies. But arts and crafts stores should also position … [Read more...] about Prepare Your Store for Back to School