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Sunday, August 30, 2015

40+ Pumpkin Spice Recipes

Sunday, August 30, 2015

40+ Pumpkin Spice Recipes

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Autumn is slowly creeping up on us, which can only mean one thing: PUMPKIN SPICE will be everywhere before we know it!! I love the smell, and of course the pumpkin spice flavor in desserts in every shape. I'm sure you or someone you know has a soft spot in their heart for pumpkin spice, so here's OVER 40 recipes (both edible and non-edible) that will hopefully give you some inspiration for cooking up some pumpkin spice up this fall!
Wednesday, August 26, 2015

DIY Custom Lunch Box

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

DIY Custom Lunch Box

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This year is my daughter's first year of school and she's so excited! When we were making a list of supplies she'd need for school, she was adamant that she needed have her very own lunch box with her name on it. No problem, kid! With a little help from my handy Cricut and some fun colored vinyl from Expressions Vinyl, I knew we could whip up a custom lunch box in no time (and you can, too!)!
Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Free Printable After School Checklist

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Free Printable After School Checklist

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I received product in exchange for this post. All opinions shared are 100% my own. #HSMinc

In an effort to get the school year off to a good start, I know I need to stay organized. To help with that, I've created a fun and FREE Printable After School Checklist as a reminder for kids to stay on task when the school day is done.

Free Printable After School Checklist at artsyfartsymama.com #HSMinc #FoilAlltheThings

To personalize the print, I decided to let my daughter help add foil with the Minc. The Minc machine does require some adult supervision, but kids can definitely have a ton of fun turning laser printed items (both pre-made or custom designs) into a beautifully foiled creation in just seconds. You can find the Minc starter kit and accessories at Hobby Lobby and Jo-Ann, as well as at some local stores and online shops.

To create the beautiful foil look on the checklist, set the Minc heat setting to 3 or 4. Then cut a piece of Minc foil to cover the sections. We used teal for the top and pink for the check boxes and the list. Open the carrier sheet and place the checklist face up inside the sheet. Carefully lay the foil over the paper (color side up). Carefully lay the top of the carrier sheet down over the print and smooth it out with your hand.

Tip: Sometimes static on the carrier sheet can cause the foil to shift, so just work slowly and try to keep everything in place as best you can.

Free Printable After School Checklist at artsyfartsymama.com #HSMinc #FoilAlltheThings

Place the carrier sheet into the Minc until the rollers grab it to pull it through the machine. Let it run all the way through, then carefully open the carrier sheet. Remove the paper and foil, then slowly peel the foil off the paper. Now your after school checklist is foiled and looking gorgeous! It really is as simple as that.

Free Printable After School Checklist at artsyfartsymama.com #HSMinc #FoilAlltheThings

The checklist is now ready for use! The color options are endless when it comes to using foil. Just use your imagination and be creative! As you can see, the checklist includes basic reminders for most children in school, such as: unpacking a lunch box (for obvious reasons), unpacking a backpack so important papers and reminders aren't missed, eating a snack, doing homework and reading (you can add however many minutes in the blank), plus getting their chores done at home. To help things go a little smoother in the mornings, kids can get clothes and shoes ready for the next day, and getting to bed on time on a school night is a must!

Free Printable After School Checklist at artsyfartsymama.com #HSMinc #FoilAlltheThings

Place the checklist into a frame behind the glass to keep the foil looking beautiful and use a dry erase marker to check things off the list as they get done each day. The marker wipes clean off the glass with a cloth or use a little alcohol or glass cleaner when it gets really dirty.


Free Printable After School Checklist at artsyfartsymama.com

For those who don't have a Minc machine (yet), I've also created a free printable after school checklist in primary colors. Put in a frame, and it's ready to use!


Free Printable After School Checklist at artsyfartsymama.com

For something a little different, I've also created a bright colored free printable after school checklist.


Some things you should know before downloading:
*Artsy-Fartsy Mama printables are for PERSONAL USE ONLY.
*You may NOT modify, re-sell, redistribute, or claim the design as your own.
*Please do not remove the credits/watermarks.
*If you share this on the internet, credit must be given to Artsy-Fartsy Mama & linked back to this post.

Friday, August 21, 2015

Disney Descendants Slumber Party

Friday, August 21, 2015

Disney Descendants Slumber Party

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #Disney #VillainDescendants #CollectiveBias

Disney Descendants Slumber Party with Doll Sleeping Bag Tutorial at artsyfartsymama.com

My daughter and I like to plan a fun girl's night at least once a month. My daughter often plans our fun nights together with a theme, which usually include a movie, dinner, and some kind of activity. This last month, we decided to have a Descendants Slumber Party and watch the new Disney Channel Original Movie, Descendants, which released on The Disney Channel and on DVD at Walmart on July 31st.
Monday, August 17, 2015

Free Printable Disney Villain Bingo

Monday, August 17, 2015

Free Printable Disney Villain Bingo

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Bingo is one of my daughter's favorite games to play, and also one of my favorite kinds of printables for me to put together for all of you! With Halloween creeping up on us, I decided to share a Disney and Pixar Villain Bingo just in time for you to start planning for your next Halloween Villains party, or to play with friends and family just for fun!

Free Printable Disney Villain Bingo at artsyfartsymama.com

This Villain Bingo includes all of your favorite villains from both Disney and Pixar movies. From the very first Evil Queen to the latest Prince Hans, there's at least one villain that we all love to hate! In the bingo set, there are multiple bingo cards in different order, so it's easy to just print and use for your parties. It's fun for every age to play, and the calling cards include the names of the characters and what movies they're from in case you don't know who they are.

(Set includes 8 bingo cards and calling pieces in a single PDF file)

Free Printable Disney Villain Bingo at artsyfartsymama.com

The blank set works a little differently. You get one bingo card with empty spaces (except for the "free" spot). Then, you print and cut out the bingo pieces so you can assemble the bingo cards yourself! Just glue the pieces in place, and you're ready to play! This is a great option for little hands that want to be creative, or if you have a larger group of people and don't want multiple cards that are the same. The blank bingo set includes all the same characters as the full set, but you can create your own bingo card setup.

(Set includes one blank bingo card, bingo pieces, and calling pieces in a single PDF file)

Game Instructions
1. Pick some kind of object to mark your squares or use a dry erase marker.
2. Give each player a Bingo card and markers (or put your own together with the blank set). Have each player put a marker over the free space.
3. Have one person choose a calling card and say it out loud. Each player will cover that item on their card with a marker. Once a player has 5 squares covered in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally), they call out "BINGO!" and win the game!

Some things you should know before downloading:
*Artsy-Fartsy Mama printables are for PERSONAL USE ONLY.
*You may NOT modify, re-sell, redistribute, or claim the design as your own.
*Please do not remove the credits/watermarks.
*If you share this on the internet, credit must be given to Artsy-Fartsy Mama & linked back to this post.

To lengthen the life of the prints, I would recommend printing the Bingo cards and calling pieces on cardstock and laminating or putting in a plastic page. All files are 8.5x11 inches and put together in a single PDF format. Have fun!! Would love to hear from you if you play using my printable!

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Create a Work of Art with DohVinci!

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Create a Work of Art with DohVinci!

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The fun in this post was provided by DohVinci. All opinions are my own.

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Did you know that August is Art Appreciation Month? My daughter loves getting every chance she can to create, and one of her new favorite ways to add her own works of art to our home is by using DohVinci! From the makers of Play-Doh, DohVinci is a colorful and fun design compound that sticks to a variety of surfaces using an innovative Styler tool. With so many colors and application techniques, the creative possibilities are nearly endless!