Do you love the look of seasonal outdoor pillows but don’t have the space to store them in the off-season? Keep reading to learn how to sew simple, slip-on pillow covers. If you have a sewing machine, you can make a set of these DIY outdoor pillow covers in an
Bake sales are a tried-and-true fundraising method. Since the baked goods are donated, all the proceeds go towards the cause. In just a few short hours, hundreds of dollars can be raised. One common bake sale opportunity is on Election Day since polls are typically open all day. To make
At the beginning of autumn, I like to change out the decorations on my mantel. These stay there until the Christmas decorations go up. But in mid-October, I switch out some of the muted warm colors for something bolder. My Halloween wine bottle craft is easy to make with orange,
St. Patrick’s Day always reminds me that spring is around the corner. Right after Valentine’s Day is over, I put up my St. Patrick’s Day decor. On my mantel, I put my Luck of the Irish bottle craft project. This is an easy DIY project if you have a cutting
Were you lucky enough to receive a Cricut or other cutting machine as a holiday gift? Congratulations! The variety of projects you can make with it is incredible. You might have already ventured to the craft store to pick up supplies to use with it. But once you get home,
Do you find that your students often ask you for certain supplies that you have stashed in your desk? Usually, they ask right when you are in the middle of a great lesson. Or, you might be in the middle of handling several other issues as the children arrive to
Spring is finally here! We can put away the dark, jewel-tones of winter and bring out the cheerful pastels associated with warmer weather. When thinking of Easter craft ideas, I came up with a way to upcycle empty glass bottles. Whenever I display my Easter Bunny bottles, they instantly add
For most elementary school students, the 100th day of the school year is a cause for celebration. Kindergarteners typically mark the occasion by creating collages of one hundred items. But did you know that the 100th day of school is also a time to celebrate the 1,000th day of school
Many parents-to-be register for all sorts of baby gear in advance of a baby shower. However, if you are close with the family, you might be looking to give something a bit more personal after the baby is born. If you own a cutting machine, such as a Cricut, you
When you think about which room of your house in which you spend most of your waking hours, especially during the holidays, there is a good chance that it will be your kitchen. Yet, the extent of most people’s Christmas decorations in their kitchen is probably a few red and
