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HAPPY Holidays: Scrap Paper Christmas Trees or Birthday Cakes!

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Hi TT&J readers! I'm Stephanie from Somewhat Simple and I am excited to be taking over Jen's fabulous site for the day! The idea I have to share is super simple- just the way I like it! Not only is this an easy kid's craft that teaches them to sort items by size (the preschool teacher in me looks for the educational value- ha ha!) but this project also uses all those pretty scraps of … [Read more...]

Great Ideas — 25 Back to School Projects!!

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It's the very last minute for some creative back to school projects! Here are a few of the awesome ideas linked up this week to inspire you: Back to School Pencil Wreath @ Sassy Style Redesign First Day of School Printables @ Nest of Posies Back to School Organization on a Door @ c.r.a.f.t. … [Read more...]

Great Ideas — 17 Back to School Projects!!

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Back to school is right around the corner!! Here are some great ideas that will get your kids excited and organized for the new school year. And check out the rest of the links this week - there were many more Back To School ideas linked up!! Wash Tape Chalkboard @ A Pumpkin & A Princess Back to School Banana Bus @ Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons Back to School Homework Box @ Hoosier … [Read more...]

Great Ideas – Patriotic Party Ideas & Recipes

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In charge of a Fourth of July Celebration, or just bringing something delicious to one? Ignite a sizzling celebration with the help of any of these patriotic party ideas and recipes! Fourth of July Cupcake Toppers @ Hoosier Handmade Vanilla Bean Doughnuts @ a pumpkin & a princess Star Spangled Marshmallow Pops @ My Sister's Suitcase … [Read more...]

Great Ideas — Patriotic Projects!!

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Only a couple of weeks left until the most explosive holiday of the year! What better way to celebrate than any of the patriotic projects linked up this week! (And if you're not in the US, there are some great ideas you can adapt for your own holidays or any occasion!) DIY Tie-Die Pillow @ The 36th Avenue DIY Patriotic Necklace @ Tattered & Inked … [Read more...]

Great Ideas — 25 Things to Do With The Kids This Summer!!

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The kids are out for summer! What are you going to do to make this Summer the Summer to Remember? Here are 25+ awesome ideas for FUN this Summer!! Check them out. And also check out the other HUNDREDS of ideas that were linked up this week. SO much inspiration!!  Sponge Water Ball @ Its Overflowing   DIY Water Table @ Cheap Crafty Mama  DIY Sundae Bar @ Katie's Nesting … [Read more...]

Win a Copy of Make and Takes for Kids — 50 Seasonal Activities to do with Your Kids!!

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I love being creative with my kids. I think it sparks their imaginations and it creates so many memories. My next giveaway is from Marie, founder of the Make and Takes Blog -- full of wonderful activities you can do with your kids. Marie has a fabulous new book out: Make and Takes for Kids is a beautiful book of 50 crafts your kids will love. It's also organized by time of the year, which I … [Read more...]

"Summer Social" Guest Project — Throw an Aqua & Orange Summer Birthday Party!

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Hi, my name is Mae from Mae Armstrong & Co., I  was inspired by all the handmade parties I've seen online and wanted to give myself a similar challenge.   I'd love to share my Aqua and Orange Birthday Party. Planning for this party began five months in advance. I wanted it to be super special for my twin boys and husband. All three of them share the same birthday. How amazing is … [Read more...]

10-Minute 4th of July Shirts!! {tutorial}

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Here's a fast and easy way to make some 4th of July shirts for your kids -- or even yourself this year!! I actually made these last year but the night before the Fourth {that's how I roll} -- too late to blog it. And my younger daughter grew out of her shirt, so I made her a new one to wear this year. I used old shirts and scrap fabric, so this project also ended up being FREE. Yay!! I love a … [Read more...]

Guest Post — Make a Story Ornament!!

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Hello Tatortots and Jello readers! I am Katie and I'm so excited to be here today from Paint on the Canvas. Jen was the very first crafting blog I started reading. I am absolutely thrilled to share this tutorial with you. Story Ornaments-Tutorial … [Read more...]