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Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Captain Underpants Movie Night Ideas with Free Printables

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Captain Underpants Movie Night Ideas with Free Printables

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Kids everywhere are going to love these Captain Underpants Movie Night Ideas with Free Printables!

Captain Underpants Movie Night Ideas with Free Printables

My daughter is a bookworm and really enjoys reading the Captain Underpants series. When we first heard about Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, we couldn't wait to see it. We went to the local drive-in to see it a few months ago and absolutely loved it! We are counting down the days until we own it on DVD (September 12th!) and have a fun movie night at home!
Friday, August 25, 2017

Mini Messenger Bag Pattern

Friday, August 25, 2017

Mini Messenger Bag Pattern

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Thanks to Therm O Web for sponsoring this post. As always, all of the opinions and text are my own. This post also contains affiliate links.


Make a Mini Messenger Bag with FREE pattern using Therm O Web and Moda fabrics!
Monday, August 21, 2017

DIY Magnetic Classroom Attendance & Lunch Count Board

Monday, August 21, 2017

DIY Magnetic Classroom Attendance & Lunch Count Board

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Make classroom management easier with a DIY Magnetic Classroom Attendance & Lunch Count Board!

DIY Magnetic Classroom Attendance & Lunch Count Board

My husband's classroom is ready to go! The last thing he needed was something that would help him be able to record student attendance and lunch counts in an easier and faster way. He's a big fan of allowing the students to become independent in his classroom, so I think this DIY Magnetic Classroom Attendance & Lunch Count Board is going to be really helpful!
Friday, August 18, 2017

Superhero-Themed Classroom Tour

Friday, August 18, 2017

Superhero-Themed Classroom Tour

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Thanks to Oriental Trading for all their help in making our classroom a success! As always, all opinions are my own.

My husband is a 3rd grade teacher and is simply amazing at his job. He's great with the kids, and creates the perfect atmosphere for both fun and learning. I'm someone who would be terrible at teaching kids, but I can't resist jumping in to help him decorate and organize his classroom! Now that school is back in session, I wanted to take you all on a back-to-school classroom tour to show off our handiwork!

3rd Grade Classroom Tour with Superhero Theme
Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Unicorn-Themed Pottery Birthday Party

Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Unicorn-Themed Pottery Birthday Party

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Thanks to As You Wish Pottery for hosting our Unicorn-Themed Pottery Birthday Party! As always, all opinions are my own.

Plan a Unicorn-Themed Pottery Birthday Party at As You Wish Pottery!
Monday, August 14, 2017

Back to School Superhero Goodie Bags

Monday, August 14, 2017

Back to School Superhero Goodie Bags

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Thanks to Oriental Trading for making this post possible. As always, all opinions are my own.

My husband is a third grade teacher and absolutely loves it. He really enjoys helping kids learn, and works hard to make sure that they all have fun at the same time. The classroom is decorated in a superhero theme, so naturally he would incorporate that into the Meet the Teacher Night to introduce himself to the new students before school starts!

Back to School Superhero Goodie Bags with Free Printable Tags

Along with all the paperwork and getting to choose their desks, the students are also going to receive these SUPER fun Back to School Superhero Goodie Bags! They are filled with lots of fun items that are sure to make a great start to the school year.

Back to School Superhero Goodie Bags with Free Printable Tags

No matter what "theme" you're going for, you can find a ton of fun items to add to goodie bags at Oriental Trading. We chose a few school supplies like Superhero Erasers and Superhero Pencils with Capes, as well as some Superhero Saying Rubber Bracelets and Superhero Stickers that they can wear and use to decorate their school supplies.

Back to School Superhero Goodie Bags with Free Printable Tags

I also designed some "Super" gift tags to add to the bags. All you need to do to use them is print them out on white cardstock, cut them out (or use a 3" paper punch), and then use a smaller hole punch to attach them to the bag!


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

Back to School Superhero Goodie Bags with Free Printable Tags

Each goodie bag gets a pencil, two stickers, a bracelet and an eraser. We also added a bookmark and a small treat to each one as a few more surprises.

Back to School Superhero Goodie Bags

You could also put these together for birthday party favors, school spirit week, and more! My husband is so excited to give these out to the new students, and I think they are going to be a hit at back to school night!

What would you include in Back to School Goodie Bags?

Sunday, August 13, 2017

Family Game Night with Hasbro Gaming Crate

Sunday, August 13, 2017

Family Game Night with Hasbro Gaming Crate

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Thanks to Hasbro for the Gaming Crate seen in this post. As always, all opinions are my own.

Plan a Family Game Night with Hasbro Gaming Crate #HasbroGamingCrate

Game nights are one of my family's favorite ways to spend time together. Card and board games can be a lot of fun, and are often educational at the same time! We're always on the lookout for new and different games to play. The Hasbro Gaming Crate is a new way to have family game night delivered to your door! Get ready for friendly competition, interactive play and hilarious opportunities to laugh with your family and friends.

Thursday, August 10, 2017

Free Printable Little Mermaid Coloring Word Search

Thursday, August 10, 2017

Free Printable Little Mermaid Coloring Word Search

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Thanks to LEGO for sending us the Disney Ariel set that inspired the Free Printable Little Mermaid Word Search. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Explore the secrets of the sea with Ariel and Flounder with the LEGO Disney Ariel and the Magical Spell set!

As a kid, I remember going with my family to see Disney’s The Little Mermaid in theaters. I fell in love with the movie immediately and drew characters from the movie all the time. When it was finally released on VHS (the OLD days), I was ecstatic when we purchased it to watch every day! I eventually memorized the entire movie, and it is still one of my favorites today. When I heard about the new LEGO Disney The Little Mermaid set, I knew I had to have it! This LEGO Disney Ariel and the Magical Spell set is easy to build and perfect for fans of Disney’s The Little Mermaid to reenact their favorite scenes or create new stories of their own.

Explore the secrets of the sea with Ariel and Flounder with the LEGO Disney Ariel and the Magical Spell set!

One of my favorite parts about building with LEGO is that everyone has their own way of doing it! Some work by dumping all the pieces together, then working piece by piece. My daughter has always been one to organize the pieces by color, then follows the instructions meticulously to build the sets. By sorting this way, she seems to find the pieces she needs quickly and easily. So next time your kids are building, take a minute to notice how they do it!

Explore the secrets of the sea with Ariel and Flounder with the LEGO Disney Ariel and the Magical Spell set!

Recommended for ages 5-12, this 222-piece set offers age-appropriate build and play experience. My daughter was able to read the easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions all on her own and was so proud of herself once she finished building.

Unless things get really messed up, my daughter refuses to let anyone help her build these sets. However, I am asked to watch the entire time because I have the important job of putting the stickers on. Her independence and apparent lack of sticker skills makes me laugh every time. These are the moments that I will always try to remember.

Explore the secrets of the sea with Ariel and Flounder with the LEGO Disney Ariel and the Magical Spell set!

The first part of the set she completed was Ariel's cave. She thought it was so cool that she was able to build a working sliding glass door for her to swim through to get to her room! This part of the build took the longest, but it's definitely worth it. I love the attention to detail and how colorful everything is!

Explore the secrets of the sea with Ariel and Flounder with the LEGO Disney Ariel and the Magical Spell set!

Once Ariel swims through the door to her room, she can sit at her vanity with a pink clamshell seat to brush and add a flower to her hair.

Explore the secrets of the sea with Ariel and Flounder with the LEGO Disney Ariel and the Magical Spell set!

There's also a seat on the opposite side of the room to sit and enjoy a cookie, and a refreshing drink from a goblet she probably found in a sunken ship!

Explore the secrets of the sea with Ariel and Flounder with the LEGO Disney Ariel and the Magical Spell set!

Speaking of things found in a sunken ship, Ariel can swim above her cave to admire her "whosits and whatsits galore"! Accessories like coins, gems, and other "thingamabobs" fill up the treasure chest, which sits in between a ship’s wheel and the iconic Prince Eric statue.

Explore the secrets of the sea with Ariel and Flounder with the LEGO Disney Ariel and the Magical Spell set!

Ursula’s grotto reminds me a lot of her grotto in the movie, including potion bottles, lipstick (of course) and a buildable crystal globe to contain Ariel’s voice! You'll also see Ursula wearing the magical necklace that will eventually break the spell. 

Explore the secrets of the sea with Ariel and Flounder with the LEGO Disney Ariel and the Magical Spell set!

Ursula's really quite the business woman when you think about it. Making trades with poor unfortunate souls for spells, like Ariel giving up her beautiful voice to be able to have legs instead of a fin makes her a very busy woman! Will the Ursula manage to persuade Ariel to sign the contract?

"Now, sing!"
"Aa-aa-aah, a-aa-aah"
"Keep singing!"
"Aa-aa-aah, a-aa-aah"

Explore the secrets of the sea with Ariel and Flounder with the LEGO Disney Ariel and the Magical Spell set!

To help her transform from mermaid to human, place Ariel inside the revolving stand and swap Ariel’s mermaid tail for legs!

"Look at ya! Look at ya! There's something different. Don't tell me. I got it. It's your hairdo, right? You've been using the dinglehopper, right?"

Explore the secrets of the sea with Ariel and Flounder with the LEGO Disney Ariel and the Magical Spell set!

This is such a fun set! Kids (and kids at heart) are going to have hours of fun reliving moments from Disney’s The Little Mermaid and creating new stories of their own with these iconic characters.

Free Printable Little Mermaid Coloring Word Search

For more Little Mermaid fun, I've put together a free printable Little Mermaid-themed word search that kids of all ages are going to love!

Free Printable Little Mermaid Coloring Word Search

Go grab your crayons, colored pencils, and markers, because there's an image of Ariel above the word search to color before or while you try to find character names and vocabulary from the movie!

Free Printable Little Mermaid Coloring Word Search

Download The Little Mermaid Word Search

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

Explore the secrets of the sea with Ariel and Flounder with LEGO Disney Ariel and the Magical Spell and Free Printable Little Mermaid Coloring Word Search

What are you waiting for? Go grab the LEGO Disney Ariel and the Magical Spell set and make it "part of your world"!

Who's your favorite Little Mermaid character?
Tuesday, August 8, 2017

First Look at the New Cricut Maker Machine

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

First Look at the New Cricut Maker Machine

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This post is sponsored by Cricut, but the opinions and text are all mine. This post also contains affiliate links.

I have been working with Cricut for about 5 years now, and was there for the launch of the original Cricut Explore machine. The Explore has become my favorite crafting tool and has helped me make creating easier and a lot more fun! I'm really excited about the new Cricut Maker machine, and this post is to help you learn the differences between the machines so you can find which one is right for you!

First Look at the New Cricut Maker Machine #CricutMade #CricutMaker

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Free Printable Coloring Weekly Planner

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Free Printable Coloring Weekly Planner

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

Make back-to-school season less stressful and a lot more fun with Free Printable Coloring Weekly Planner pages colored and filled out with your favorite FriXion ColorSticks and Marker Pens!


I'm always on the lookout to get my life organized and feel a little more in control of what's going on. I've designed other planners that have worked well in the past, but I wanted to create something a little different this time around. I've really gotten into the adult coloring phase lately. It helps me focus my thoughts and calms my anxieties for a moment or two. So for my newest planner design, I've incorporated space to add appointments and other important information, a menu planner, water tracker, goal list, and a place for you to do some coloring every week!