Summer is almost over! How did that happen? Where did the last 2 months go? With a little under 2 weeks left until we go back to school my mind has been increasingly drawn to planning for the ne…
These all about me, back to school art activities for kids are engaging icebreakers. Encourage creativity and build community during the first week back
The goal of this kitchen? Cottage vibes. As in English cottage with traditional elements that feel upscale but also like they belong in a kitchen where cooking and baking actually take place. We selected inset cabinetry in a neutral off white (BM Natural Cream), an alcove style hood in a plaster-like limewash paint, and used
Studio organization is essential for stress-free creativity; there’s nothing worse than spending a half-hour searching for that perfect rusty key for an assemblage. We’ve curated a few of our favorite studio organization ideas to inspire your studio cleanup!
Often when you get new laminate flooring, you will have some leftover laminate flooring material. Maybe you installed a new floor and now have all your old
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I am linking up again with Teaching With Nancy's weekly linky - TGIF - Thank Goodness It's Free! Be sure to head over to her blog to pick up some more free stuff! We are finishing up our unit on plants and here are the greenhouses that we made. I have seen similar designs on Pinterest and decided to create one that we could use. Let me pause here to say - SEEDS ARE AMAZING! I forgot to buy bean seeds and remembered that I had pinto beans in my sensory bins! So I just grabbed some from the bins!!! And they grew!!! AMAZING! And did you know that you can use dry bean soup mix from the store to sprout? Here are the seeds on Day 1. And on Day 11. I love planting in plastic bags, because we are able to see all the plant parts! You can grab the Greenhouse pattern and directions below! Just click on the cover thumbnail! ***If you are having trouble accessing the file, please try using a non-work, non-school related account.***
With these creative DIY ideas, you can update your kitchen cabinets without replacing them. Try these easy ways to refresh cabinets with paint, molding, inserts, and new hardware.
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Decorative Sound Absorbing Panels: What better way is there to spend an afternoon, than having your kids help upgrade the performance of your home theater? If you're a geek dad, the list is pretty small. There are many way to improve your home theater, and adding sound-absorbi…
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These all about me, back to school art activities for kids are engaging icebreakers. Encourage creativity and build community during the first week back
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Gallery walls are our favourite type wall art display! They inject style and personality into the room. A gallery wall is a selection of prints, sometimes in different sizes, displayed together to create an ‘art gallery’ effect. It can be a selection of prints (artworks, photos, posters, family photos, you name it!) displayed in a cluster, like below examples:We believe everyone deserves gorgeous art at an affordable price. The great thing about art prints is that they can be changed with the seasons or fashions easily. They provide an accessible way to update your décor and can change the whole look of your space quickly & easily.Creating the perfect layout and combination for a gallery wall can feel like a daunting task. You might have countless ideas and elements to consider incorporating into the design. If you are renting, let us introduce you to your new best friend - 3M wall strips! They won't damage the wall and you can hang your wall art or decor with no fuss 😉 Follow these 8 easy-peasy steps below, to create and hang your own gallery wall in your home without the stress ❤️ Step 1 Let's begin with the wall you have in mind. Doesn't matter if it has artwork on it already. Attach an A4 (or Letter size in the USA) paper to the wall with removable tape. This paper will come in very handy for artwork scale purposes later, trust us 😉 Take a photo of the room, front on, in good lighting. Here is a photo of our wall we will use as the example: Step 2 Now the fun part! Think about the photos or wall art you would like to display on your gallery wall. These could include digital photos of family or friends you already have, some new wall art or posters found by browsing your favourite stores online, or checking out shopping centres or even thrift stores for more unique pieces. Feel free to check out our website here to get some inspiration! Collect all your ideas and pictures, we will come back to them later. Step 3 Once you have your ideas, it's time to think about the size and layout. If you have existing wall art or family photos, now is the time to measure them all and write it all down on a piece of paper. Think about the layout you would like. Pro Tip - Create focus with a large main piece, and maintain balance around it with smaller pieces, to give your gallery wall the WOW factor! Don't be scared to mix up frame colours too. Black, oak or white mixed together looks just fabulous 🙌 We have created a free gallery wall layout templates guide. Click on the picture below to download the free PDF template of popular gallery wall art layouts. Keep this file handy for the next step. Step 4 Hop onto the canva website and create a free account. This is best done from a computer, and the below instructions might be different if using a phone or tablet. * From the main area, Click on
Silhouette wall art is a timeless and meaningful decor piece. Learn how to make a silhouette easily using this DIY silhouette tutorial.
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Sure, your kids' artwork is cute... but can you really keep all of it? We asked six moms across the country how they handle the conundrum.
You can create beautiful chalkboard art and chalkboard lettering even if you're not artistic (I promise)! Today I'm sharing a super easy trick for creating gorgeous DIY chalkboard art for your home or business. For
Make this beautiful blanket in only 7 hours! Beginner-friendly patter and video tutorial. Made with Bernat Blanket yarn.
Each of us expresses our creativity in a different way - in all life situations and thus in the interior design. Some people like bright colors, others
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This scarf is long. It is wide. It is plush, cozy, and warm. IT HAS SLEEVES!! I named it "Give me a Hygge" because of the way you pronounce the yarn: Hoo-gah
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Do THIS to your boring hallway to make it look so much better! - According to this homeowner this is the best way to fill up some empty space
Pinay Homeschooler is a blog that shares homeschool and afterschool activity of kids from babies to elementary level.
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We have talked about making miniatures from trash to treasure projects before, but it got a bit to long. So today we are starting part 2.
Find tips & tricks and dos & don'ts on creating a gallery wall you'll love, from curating your art collection to planning layout & hanging it all up like a pro.
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