Free Printable Daily Planner

Easily organize your daily schedule with this Free Printable Daily Planner!

To me, the beginning of new year gets me reflecting on what kind of positive changes I can make for a better year ahead. Having ADHD makes it hard to use a yearly planner because I forget about it after about a week. This year, I am going to try to take things a day at a time instead, and this Free Printable Daily Planner has everything I need to help me focus on the important things each day brings. I am loving it so far, and hope it can help you, too!

Resin Paw Pen Holder

Store your favorite pens in a Paw Print Pen Holder made of resin!

My workspace gets cluttered pretty quickly, so I'm always looking for ways to organize my things. This Resin Paw Pen Holder is not just cute, but is just what I needed to keep my pens in one place. To make this pen holder so vibrant, I combined Unicorn Spit with the resin! If you are new to resin, this is a great project to start with. It's a great way to get yourself organized, and also makes a great gift idea.

New to resin? Be sure to check out Resin 101: Getting Started with Resin!

Resin Rainbow Organizer

Add a pop of color to your craft room with a handmade Resin Rainbow Organizer!

Sometimes I find a mold, and I can't resist immediately making something with it. This Resin Rainbow Organizer is one of those projects, and I had so much fun using different colors of resin to make it. If you are new to resin, this would be a fun little project to make. Not only is it really simple, but the rainbow organizer would be such a creative and colorful gift to share with friends!!

New to resin? Be sure to check out Resin 101: Getting Started with Resin!

Marbled Resin Journal

This Marbled Resin Journal is the perfect place to write down your thoughts, lists, and so much more!

I don't know about you, but I just love starting the new year with a fresh, new notebook as a way to keep all my thoughts in one place. Instead of hitting the stationery section of the store, I decided to make my own custom journal using resin! This is a simple project for resin crafters of any level and complete with confidence, and is a lot of fun.

New to resin? Be sure to check out Resin 101: Getting Started with Resin!

Craft Tool Organizer

Clean up your craft room with a customized Craft Tool Organizer!

My craft room has become kind of a mess, and I'm honestly getting tired of digging through the "organized chaos" to find the tools I need to complete a project. To help get things under control, I gave this unfinished wood organizer a spectacular makeover (if I do say so myself) using my Ikonart Stencil Kit to hold all of my craft tools in one gorgeous, glittery spot. I absolutely love how it turned out, and have been so excited to show you how I did it!

New to making reusable stencils? Here's how to Get Started with Ikonart!

5 Weekly Planning Tips

Get life organized one week at a time with these 5 helpful weekly planning tips!

School is just starting, and my family life is already chaotic! From sports, medical appointments, and special events, it can be hard to keep track of everyone's busy schedules. To help make life run a little smoother, I have been working hard to make weekly planning into a permanent routine. I know that keeping up with a planner can be challenging, so I am sharing a few of my go-to weekly planning tips I have learned along the way to help you be successful.

Easy Zippered Pencil Pouch

Keep your pens and planner accessories organized with a handmade Zippered Pencil Pouch!

I've just gotten myself a new planner, and I'm excited to make an attempt (ahem...again) at getting myself organized and planned out. As I've been traveling, it's been hard to keep my planner accessories organized along with my planner. I've tried a few store-bought pouches, but they didn't really work like I wanted. So, I took matters into my own hands I decided to try making my own Zippered Pencil Pouch. This was actually a lot easier than I thought it would be. Not only do I LOVE the fabric, but I am thrilled with how the pouch turned out and have had a lot of success with it! If you are in a similar predicament, I know you are going to love making a custom pencil pouch of your own.

100+ Creative Organization Crafts

Get inspired to organize your home and life with 100+ Creative Organization Crafts and Helpful Tips!

Click through the links below to see how to make all of these creative Organizational Crafts!

Hair Tie Hanger + Organizer

Keep all of your hair ties in one place with the help of this DIY Hair Tie Hanger + Organizer!

My daughter is always leaving her hair ties all over the place, and yet somehow we can't seem to find a single one once it's time to do her hair. It drives me crazy, and it's so frustrating trying to keep track of all of these hair accessories! Together, we came up with a plan for this Hair Tie Hanger + Organizer to keep all of her hair ties in one convenient space. Not only did she love getting to make it all on her own, but it was a great opportunity for her to finally learn to use a power tool!

DIY Wood Storage Bookends

Add some color to your bookshelf with DIY Wood Storage Bookends!

The school year is creeping back up on us, and I've been trying to get things in order while it's still early. We homeschool, plus my daughter is a total bookworm, so needless to say we have a ton of books around here! One way to keep our school books from getting mixed up with the other books is by using this colorful set of Wood Storage Bookends we made using Apple Barrel acrylic paints. There's even some storage boxes attached to the bookends to keep your favorite bookmarks and other supplies within reach!

Free Weekly Menu Planner SVG Cut File

Get you and your home organized with these 12 FREE Organizational Cut Files!

Happy Totally Free SVG day! This month's theme is all about helping you get organized, and we've put together 12 FREE cut files for you to use! This collection includes my "Weekly Menu Planner" design to help you get your dinner plans under control. There are so many things you can create with this collection of cut files using your Cricut (or vinyl cutting machine) like home decor, planners, and so much more!

DIY Rotating School Supply Organizer

This DIY Rotating School Supply Organizer is fun to personalize and will keep your pencils, glue, and markers within reach!

Whether your kids are learning from home or in a school building, it's almost impossible to keep all of those school supplies organized and easy to find! This DIY Rotating School Supply Organizer is a project that you AND your kids can work together to create using Plaid paints to keep all of your pencils, markers, and glue within easy reach while doing schoolwork.

Free Printable Hand Lettering Planner Pages

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Practice hand lettering and get your schedule organized at the same time with these Free Printable Hand Lettering Monthly and Weekly Planner Pages!

My husband is a teacher and I homeschool my daughter (with a ton of extracurriculars), so needless to say, our lives get pretty busy when it comes time for back-to-school! During this busy season, it is crucial to keep organized so that things don't fall through the cracks. Even though it gets a little chaotic, back-to-school season is my favorite time of year. To help keep myself organized, I've designed some weekly and monthly planner printables to pair with FriXion® Pens by Pilot Pen I found at Target.

Vintage Gumball Machine Makeover

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Transform a thrifted Vintage Gumball Machine into a a custom piece of decor!

Hunting for treasures at Goodwill® has become a favorite pastime for me and my husband. We're always looking for vintage items, books to fill the classroom library, and finding average items to transform into custom treasures that will be loved for years! I could spend hours perusing through the store, adding items in my cart that I can upcycle into something fabulous.

Free Printable Coloring Weekly Planner

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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!

DIY Ta-Da List Notepad

Celebrate everything you get done today with a DIY Ta-Da List Notepad!

Do you ever feel like no matter how much you seem to do during a busy day that you still aren't getting it all done? I have been feeling like that a lot lately and it really gets overwhelming. Instead of focusing on the things on your to-do list that isn't getting crossed off, we should be celebrating all the things we DO get done. That's why I created a Ta-Da List to share with you to make us all feel a bit more like we're crushing it! Sometimes those seemingly menial achievements feel like like an epic win, and THOSE are the things that really matter!

Kids Cooking Kit with Caboodles

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Raise your hand if you owned a Caboodle of your own back in the day... I sure did, and absolutely loved it. Today the Caboodles brand is all grown up and just as fun and fashionable as ever, creatively organizing everything you own with the latest designs. My daughter has been asking to learn to cook lately, so I am really looking forward to giving her her own Caboodle this year for her birthday packed with everything she needs to create her favorite recipes! What's even better is that once she's grown up a bit, she can use her Caboodle to store her own make-up collection!

Free Printable After School Checklist

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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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Download the BW Free Printable After School Checklist

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!

Download the Primary Free Printable After School Checklist

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

Download the Bright Free Printable After School Checklist

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*You may NOT modify, re-sell, redistribute, or claim the design as your own.
*Please do not remove the credits/watermarks.
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Easy Organizing Tricks with Elmer's Freestyle

This post is sponsored by Elmer's. All opinions are my own.

The best part about spring cleaning is finally getting your home organized again. I often feel overwhelmed with just the thought of spring cleaning, so I'm often looking for ways to make it easier. I recently found out about Elmer’s® Freestyle™ collection, and absolutely love them! With different products like Repositionable Hooks, Repostionable Stick 'ems, and Stationery Clips, you've got all kinds of ways to solve organizational challenges. I've been able to easily organize my home, craft room, and even my daughter's bedroom without a sweat.

Elmer's Freestyle products will stick to most non-porous surfaces including stainless steel, finished woods, glass, metal, plastic, tile (does NOT typically work on dry wall). For best sticking results, clean the surfaces before use with a damp cloth to make sure that it is clean of dirt and dust. Freestyle uses no glue, so there’s no sticky residue. You can reposition Freestyle organizers over and over on multiple surfaces with no damage left behind, so they're great for general home use (kitchen, bathroom, closets, laundry room), offices, lockers, dorms, and classroom use, too!

The Elmer’s® Freestyle™ Repositionable Stick ‘em Squares are some of my favorites. I'm a list maker, so I've got scraps of paper and post-its all over the house creating clutter. The 4x4" Repostionable Stick 'ems come in a bunch of different patterned borders to bring a little design and creativity to your space. They also come with a dry erase marker that sticks on a little magnet so you can make notes as you need to. They are easy to put on and remove, and don't leave a sticky residue behind or damage your walls or doors.

I stuck a Repostionable Stick 'em on the inside of my craft room cupboard so I can keep track of what supplies I need to get next time I go shopping. Craft rooms and spaces can get cluttered quickly, and something as simple as a memo board inside my cupboard has really helped.

I also stuck a Repostionable Stick 'em on the door going out to our garage. That's the door we use most often, so writing things down we need to remember (like my husband not forgetting his lunch) so that you can see it right before you head out. I also write important reminders like activities we have going on.

The Elmer’s® Freestyle™ Repositionable Stick ‘em Circles are much smaller at 2.5", but work the same as the 4x4" Stick 'ems and also come with a dry erase marker. I like to use these on my craft room drawers to has a designated space for my craft supplies and to help keep me organized.

The Repositionable Stick 'em Circles also work great in kid's rooms! My daughter is folding and putting away her own laundry now, so I put some on the front of her dresser drawers so she can remember where the clothes need to go.

My daughter is also drawing and painting non-stop lately. It's fantastic, but we have ended up with piles of pictures that are cluttering things up quickly. Our fridge is already full of pictures, so putting up a few of the Elmer’s® Freestyle™ Stationery Clips in her bedroom and in my office have given her a place to easily display her favorites (like this drawing of her Unicorn Valentine's Box). The clips would also be great to hang bills, important papers, and reminders.

Last, but not least, the Elmer’s® Freestyle™ Repositionable Hooks have unlimited uses and come in a variety of colors (including clear) to match any decor!! The hooks can hold up to 10 lbs, so there are lots of things you can hang up! Our dog leash has been hanging (and falling off) a door knob for the past few months, and I was tired of the dog getting it and ripping it apart. So, I used the Classic Hook to hang the leash next to the door, but high enough that the dog can't get it anymore.

My daughter has loved having a jewelry stand to organize her ever-growing jewelry collection, but we've noticed a few of her necklaces getting tangled up. So, I stuck an accent hook next to her jewelry stand so she can now hang her necklaces and also put them on display.

Hopefully these little tricks can help you get a jump-start on your spring cleaning and organizing. You can purchase the Elmer’s® Freestyle™ products at JoAnn’s, Meijer, and Kmart. I'd love to hear how you would use the collection in your home!

DIY Memo Board

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Creating handmade gifts for family and friends for Christmas is a lot of fun, and you can be sure that they won't be receiving the same gift from anyone else! You can also save big when you make handmade gifts. I spent about $10 on this DIY Memo Board, and did all my shopping at home online at Consumer Crafts!