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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Back to School Teacher Gift with Cricut EasyPress 2

I can't say enough how much I love and appreciate our teachers, they are incredible!

As you're buying supplies to send to your child's class, why not step up your game and pack those supplies in an adorable tote for the teacher!

If you haven't heard, Cricut has come out with 3 new EasyPress sizes to fit your every crafting need. Plus, they come in a beautiful new raspberry color that I'm completely smitten with! They are so easy to use and your projects will come out perfectly every time. With a faster heat up time and precise temperature control, your transfers will turn out beautifully no matter what!

The EasyPress™ 2, Raspberry - 6" x 7" is great for all those smaller projects like onesies, doll clothes, hats, baby clothes and accessories.

The EasyPress™ 2, Raspberry - 12" x 10" works beautifully for all those larger projects like banners, blankets and sweatshirts.

Today I'm using the new EasyPress™ 2, Raspberry - 9" x 9" since it's the perfect size to use on this back to school tote. This size also works perfectly for pillows, aprons, tshirts and more!

Let's get started on this cute bag because back to school is right around the corner!

What you'll need:

Cricut Explore Air™ 2 Machine

I HEART SCHOOL svg file

EasyPress™ 2, Raspberry - 9" x 9"

Cricut® 12x12 StandardGrip™ Adhesive Cutting Mat

EasyPress™ Mat, 8" x 10"

Iron On Lite in Red, Cyan, Black, Yellow and Green

DIY Canvas Tote

In Cricut Design Space, open up the I HEART SCHOOL svg file. If you'd like to adjust the sizing, simply select customize and size the file to your liking.

Next, select the make it button and apply your iron on material shiny side down to the cutting mat. Be sure to select mirror image on the lettering before you cut it.

After the iron on has been cut, weed the pieces and set aside as for a minute as you get the tote positioned.

Run the EasyPress over the tote for about 5 seconds to warm it up.

Place your tote on top of the EasyPress™ Mat, 8" x 10" place the iron on pieces to the middle of the tote. Press for 5 seconds and take off the protective sheet from the vinyl.

Now we're going to add the next layer to the tote. Add the next vinyl pieces ( the top of the pencil and the two apples) and press for 5 seconds at 350 degrees. Peel off the protective sheet of the second layers.

Place one large protective sheet for 20 seconds and then flip the tote over and press for another 20 seconds.

Fill your tote with classroom essentials and your gift is ready to go! Your teacher will appreciate the supplies and the darling bag and you'll love how quick and easy this project is to create!

Have a wonderful school year!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine.

Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Vintage Back to School Party

Back to school is a big deal around here. With all the excitment about your kids finding out who their new teacher will be, what classes they'll be taking and new friends they will make, it's a thrilling time of year! What better way to usher in the big day than with a fun back to school party! This is a sweet and simple party with just a few details but it will make a sweet memory for the kids.

Check out the entire party over on the Everyday Party Magazine site!

Saturday, July 28, 2018

Back to School Scavenger Hunt

This review is based strictly on my opinion. I was provided the sample free of charge by Oriental Trading to provide my honest review. No other type of compensation was received. All ideas and opinions are my own.

This post contains affiliate links.

Ramp up that back to school excitement with a school supply scavenger hunt! The start of a new school year can be filled with enthusiasm and anticipation but can also bring anxiety and intimidation. Help your little scholars shake those nerves and get excited for their first day back with this back to school scavenger hunt.

With free printable clues and fun school supplies from Oriental Trading, you can whip up this scavenger hunt in no time. The kids will have a blast searching throughout the house finding their favorite school supplies at every turn.

Check out the rest of the post below for a supply list and printable clues.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Back to School Scavenger Hunt Printables

Plastic & Metal School Scissors

Crayola® Pencil Cases

Plastic & Metal School Scissors

Chunky Heart Eraser Pencil Toppers

Unicorn Pencils

Fruit Pencil Sharpeners

Apple-Scented Stickers

Colored Pencils

Glue Sticks

Markers

Cake-Scented Bookmarks

Neon Spiral Notebook & Pen Sets

Hiding a new backpack in the last hiding place is the perfect ending for the scavenger hunt. The kids can fill their backpacks with all their new school supplies!

Click HERE to download and print the Back to School Scavenger Hunt Clues.

Have a happy new school year and thanks for stopping by!

( Hide under the pillow)

(Hide on the couch)

(Hide in the shower)

(Hide by the washing machine)

(Hide in a backpack)

(Hide by the kitchen sink)

(Hide in the fridge)

(Hide where the toys are kept)

(Hide by a lamp)

(Hide under the kitchen table)

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Enchanted Fairy Bridal Tea with Oriental Trading FUN365

Disclosure: As a member of the Oriental Trading Fun Squad, I received compensation and/or products in exchange for my styling and crafting services.

With the summer wedding season if full swing, treat the bride-to-be with a beautiful and enchanting fairy tea party outdoors. Head over to the Oriental Trading FUN365 site to see how to recreate this charming tablescape yourself. Be sure to check out how to make a delicious lemon and raspberry fairy cake and how to create beautiful no-sew fairy flower girl dresses.

This magical bridal tea party is definitely fairy approved!

Friday, July 6, 2018

Disney Princess Spa Party with TownleyGirl

This review is based on my opinion. I was provided the sample free of charge by

TownleyGirl. All ideas and opinions are my own.

Do you have a little one that is Disney Princess obsessed? TownleyGirl has got you covered for all your princess party needs! From party activities to party favors, you can throw your little princess the magical party of her dreams!

This is a fun party activity that the guests are sure to love! Place the Disney Princess 18 Pack Nail Polish Set around a sheet of paper with the words "spin the bottle" printed on it. Then arrange the nail polishes in a circle and have each guest spin the arrow. Once the arrow stops spinning, the little guests paints one nail the color the arrow lands on. By the end of the game, the girls will have beautiful rainbow colored nails!

These polishes are perfect for this game with how quick drying they are. And if the girls want to play again, the polish can easily be peeled off and a new game can start all over!

Belle herself would adore this idea! Create a sweet reading nook for the guests to read all about their favorite princesses. Set out several books for the kids to choose from and provide some yummy treats to nibble on as the little guests read all about their favorite princesses and their adventures.

Have the little princesses gather around Rapunzel's Beauty Parlor to create fun hairstyles using Disney Princess Hair Brushes , Disney Princess Dress-It-Up Hair Bows and Disney Princess Hair Bows. Girls will love adorning their lovely locks with these darling supplies.

Place a few sets of Disney Princess 12 Piece Press-On Nail Sets out for the girls to play nail salon. These fun princess press on nails are sure to be a hit at the princess beauty salon!

Disney Princess Lip Balms fit perfectly inside tiny favor boxes. Match them up with their favorite princess using the Princess Nail It Tie It Beauty Set.

Little girls will love stepping into Cinderella's Dress Boutique to try on all the beautiful princess dresses the boutique has to offer. From Snow White to Belle and every princess inbetween, the girls are sure to find a dress that perfectly suits her every princess wish.

After the girls have finished dancing and twirling in their princess dresses, hand out these fun gift bags for the girls to take home to paint their own nails
Disney Princess My Beauty Spa Nail Polish Kit and Disney Princess Blinged-Out Kiss it Paint it Set are placed into cellophane bags with a little princess sleep mask. How adorable are these favors?!

Spoil the little princesses with one more take home favor with these Disney Princess Gem-Tastic Lip Gloss Sets placed inside paper cones. The guests will love these sweet and unique favors and will have a ball applying sparkly lip balms!

Every little girl is a princess, that's for sure! I know our little guests had a wonderful time at our Disney Princess Spa Party and we're so thankful to TownleyGirl for making all the little girls' dreams come true!