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Tuesday, March 31, 2020

DIY Teacher Apple Earrings + Free Cut File

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

DIY Teacher Apple Earrings + Free Cut File

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These handmade apple earrings (with FREE cut file) will make the perfect gift that any teacher will love!!


DIY Teacher Apple Earrings with 12 Free Earring Cut Files

Guess what? Today is a BONUS Totally Free SVG day! This collection is all about earrings that are one-of-a-kind! These cut files are easy to use with your Cricut or vinyl cutting machine to make custom earrings for yourself or to give as a gift. My contribution to the earring cut file collection are these adorable apple earrings that would be perfect for teachers!
Monday, March 30, 2020

Free "St. Mungo's Harry Potter Nurse" SVG Cut File

Monday, March 30, 2020

Free "St. Mungo's Harry Potter Nurse" SVG Cut File

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This St. Mungo's shirt (with FREE cut file) is perfect for nurses and doctors who love Harry Potter!

St. Mungo's Harry Potter Nurse Shirt with Free Cut File

I wanted to put a little something together to thank those in the medical field who are giving everything to keep everyone safe and as healthy as possible. If you or someone you know is in the medical field and also happens to be a Harry Potter fan, this FREE cut file is for you! For those who aren't familiar, St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries is the hospital that wizards go to for serious wizarding injuries in the Harry Potter fandom.

This shirt would be a fun gift idea for doctors or nurses who love Harry Potter, or for anyone in the medical field who dreams of healing wizards! I've made a couple of shirts for my aunts who are nurses, and I'm sure we'll be making more items using this cut file for other nurse appreciation gifts.
Thursday, March 26, 2020

DIY Surprise Balls

Thursday, March 26, 2020

DIY Surprise Balls

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Kids will love making DIY Surprise Balls filled with all kinds of fun surprises to share with friends!

DIY Surprise Balls with the Craft-Tastic Surprise Balls Kit

Looking for a fun activity to keep kids busy? Trinkets (and so much more) wrapped in yards of colorful crepe paper, Surprise balls are a ton of fun to make, and even more fun to open! My daughter had a blast using this awesome Craft-Tastic Make Your Own Surprise Balls kit to make adorable surprise balls to share with her friends!
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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

5 Reasons to Travel with Get Away Today

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

5 Reasons to Travel with Get Away Today

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5 of the best reasons to plan a magical adventure to look forward to with Get Away Today!

Right now my family is in quarantine, and traveling is toward the end of our list of priorities. While it has been a difficult transition, quarantine has actually had some benefits. Family relationships have become closer, projects are finally being finished, we're learning new hobbies, and we are actively taking notice of the positives (no matter how small) that will come from this. For example, someday this pandemic will be over, and we can once again travel the world with our families and make incredible memories!

5 Reasons to Travel with Get Away Today

Having to cancel or postpone our planned vacations in the coming months has been a very difficult, but VERY necessary step to keeping everyone safe and healthy.  Get Away Today has been an amazing resource during this unexpected time, and I wanted to share my 5 top reasons why you should let them help you plan the most magical adventure to give your family something exciting to look forward to once this is all over! 
Monday, March 23, 2020

Free Printable Disney Mystery Multiplication Worksheets

Monday, March 23, 2020

Free Printable Disney Mystery Multiplication Worksheets

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These Free Printable Disney Mystery Multiplication Worksheets are a fun way to practice multiplication facts!

Free Printable Disney Mystery Multiplication Worksheets

Whether you're a teacher or a parent home with the kids during this quarantine "break", it's important for kids to keep practicing their multiplication facts. I know that math isn't a fun subject for everyone, so I designed these Free Printable Mystery Multiplication Worksheets with our favorite Disney pals to make practicing a little more entertaining! All you need are some colored pencilsmarkers, or crayons!

Want more Mystery Multiplication Worksheets? You'll love these Emoji Mystery Multiplication, Back to School Mystery Multiplication, and Halloween Mystery Multiplication sets!
Sunday, March 22, 2020

Free Printable "You Are Loved" Card Set

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Free Printable "You Are Loved" Card Set

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Create a handmade card and envelope to remind someone that they are loved!

Free Printable "You Are Loved" Card Set

Handwritten notes and letters are a lost art. Texts and emails are great, but sometimes a card with a special message written inside means so much more. This printable card and envelope set is simple to put together, and is a sweet sentiment to share with loved ones during this difficult time! You could also use this card for Mother’s Day and birthdays. I had a lot of fun creating this set, and I hope you enjoy it, too!!
Friday, March 20, 2020

Free Printable Spring Jokes

Friday, March 20, 2020

Free Printable Spring Jokes

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Get the kids laughing with these Free Printable Spring Jokes!

Free Printable Spring Jokes

If knowing that spring is officially here doesn't make you smile, these Free Printable Spring Jokes will! Being quarantined at home can be stressful at times, so I recommend telling a joke or two when you can to break the tension. Kids of all ages will love hearing and repeating these jokes, and I personally think it would be fun to share the jokes on video chats, phone calls or on Facetime with friends and family! If you're a teacher, you could always tell the jokes to your class online!

For more spring fun, be sure to check out my Spring Joke Cootie CatcherSpring Word Search Coloring Page, and Spring Bingo!
Thursday, March 19, 2020

Free "Habitual Crafter" SVG Cut File

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Free "Habitual Crafter" SVG Cut File

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Habitual Crafters are going to love these 14 Free Cut Files designed just for crafters!!

Habitual Crafter Shirt with 14 Free Crafter Cut Files

I don't know about you, but life has gotten a lot craftier since being stuck at home! We've put together a collection of 14 FREE designs for crafters, including this "Habitual Crafter" cut file for you to use! All of these cut files can be used to create shirts, craft room decor, and more using your Cricut machine.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020

"Thank You For Helping Me Grow" Teacher Gift Idea

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

"Thank You For Helping Me Grow" Teacher Gift Idea

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Tell your favorite teacher how much you appreciate them with this “Thank You For Helping Me Grow” Teacher Gift with free printable tag!

"Thank You For Helping Me Grow" Teacher Gift Idea

Looking for a unique gift idea for your favorite teachers? Teachers love gifts from the heart, and this "Thank You For Helping Me Grow" gift idea is a fun and easy way for kids to tell a teacher thank you. All you need is a potted plant (real or fake) or some seeds in a packet paired with my free printable gift tag. Even better if you add in a handwritten note from the kids!!
Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Free Printable Spring Joke Cootie Catcher

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Free Printable Spring Joke Cootie Catcher

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Make this Spring Joke Cootie Catcher to share some spring humor with your friends!

Free Printable Spring Joke Cootie Catcher

Spring is almost here, so I created this Free Printable Spring Joke Cootie Catcher for everyone to enjoy while being home during this quarantine! Not only do we have a ton of fun with this at home, but my husband loves taking these kinds of activities to school to entertain the students and to keep them busy. Who wouldn't love this perfect mix of an old-school cootie catcher fun and funny spring jokes?

For more spring fun, be sure to check out my Spring Word Search Coloring Page, and Spring Bingo!
Monday, March 16, 2020

30+ Creative Easter Egg Hunt Ideas

Monday, March 16, 2020

30+ Creative Easter Egg Hunt Ideas

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OVER 30 creative ideas to make your next Easter Egg Hunt even more fun!


I've been starting to plan our family's annual Easter egg hunt, and wanted to mix things up from our "traditional" plans. There are so many different themes and ideas out there, and now I'm so inspired. In case you might be in the same predicament, here's over 30 creative ideas that I've found to take our Easter parties up a notch!

Saturday, March 14, 2020

DIY Tissue Paper Coasters

Saturday, March 14, 2020

DIY Tissue Paper Coasters

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 Transform plain wooden coasters into works of art using only tissue paper and Mod Podge!

DIY Tissue Paper Coasters

If you're looking for a fun, affordable, and simple project, these Tissue Paper Coasters are it! Made using just Mod Podge and squares of colorful tissue paper, these coasters are miniature works of art that even kids can make on their own. They are also a creative and unique gift idea!
Wednesday, March 11, 2020

DIY Tetris Magnets

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

DIY Tetris Magnets

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You don't need to be a gamer or a geek to have hours of fun with these DIY Tetris Magnets!

DIY Tetris Magnets made with wooden cube beads!

I'm a 90's kid, so of course Tetris is one of my favorite games! Just for fun, I decided to transform this totally tubular game into magnets. It's such a fun way to keep kids entertained, keep you busy while waiting for water to boil, and basically just looks RAD! These magnets are also the perfect size to keep on your fridge, in lockers or maybe even in the office! Check out the rest of the tutorial to see how to make a set for yourself!
Monday, March 9, 2020

Free Printable Paper Hexagon Kaleidocycle

Monday, March 9, 2020

Free Printable Paper Hexagon Kaleidocycle

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Make your own Paper Hexagon Kaleidocycle, a mesmerizing paper toy with a colorful “twist”!


Before there were fidget spinners, there were kaleidocycles. Also called flextangles, kaleidocycles are a fun, hexagonal origami project for kids of all ages to color, assemble, and turn. And turn. And turn! No two kaleidocycles are alike, and you’re sure to be mesmerized by the colorful patterns for hours.
Friday, March 6, 2020

Personalized Easter Tote Bag

Friday, March 6, 2020

Personalized Easter Tote Bag

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Kids will love collecting ALL the eggs this Easter with a Personalized Easter Tote Bag!

Personalized Easter Tote Bag

What better way to get the kids ready for the big Easter egg hunt than with their very own Personalized Easter Tote Bag? These tote bags are made using Infusible Ink, and are easy for you to customize using this helpful tutorial and design! Not only can you use these bags for egg hunting, but they are a creative option to an Easter basket.
Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Free "Hit & Steal" Baseball SVG Cut File

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Free "Hit & Steal" Baseball SVG Cut File

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Show off your love of softball or baseball with these 15 FREE Baseball Cut Files!

Free Hit & Steal Baseball Cut File

Happy Totally Free SVG day! Baseball season is coming up, and you're in luck - this month's theme is all about baseball! This collection of cut files includes my "I Like to Hit & Steal" design, which is perfect for every baseball fan you know! There is so much you can create with these cut files using your Cricut (or vinyl cutting machine) - think shirts, totes or gym bags, and so much more!