DIY Instagram Magnets

I'm slightly obsessed with Instagram and wanted to share my favorite photos in another place besides the Twitter universe. So with craft supplies I had on hand, I created some little morsels of cuteness... Magnets!

What you'll need:

Wood squares

Elmers glue

3D crystal lacquer

Magnets

All purpose adhesive

Paint

Grab your favorite photos and resize the images to fit the wood squares (I used photoshop). Because Instagram photos are fairly low res, shrinking them works out well. Next print & cut them out.

Paint the wood squares & allow to dry. Using the elmers glue, spread a small amount all over one side of the square & attach the photo. Let dry.

Next apply a liberal amount of 3D crystal lacquer all over the photo. I let mine dry overnight & then applied a second coat. Attach a magnet to finish them off. 

 All done! The perfect addition to our fridge.

With the holidays around the corner, 

I think these would make adorable little gifts!

Back to School Printable

It's hard to believe summer is winding down & school starts in a week! I've been searching for a little gift to give to my daughters kindergarten teacher. This adorable printable from Sweet Coconut Lime is fantastic & so sweet! Add a cute frame & we're all set! Get the free printable HERE!

Free Vintage Printable Set

I simply adore the vintage camera, dress form & sewing machine print trio from Printable Decor! Just download, print & pop into frames. A fabulous (& inexpensive) way to add a pop of color to any craft room! Get the free printables HERE!

Free Summer Olympic Printables and Games

Looking for a fun way to get kids interested in the Olympic Games? 

Tinyme has created awesome free printable activities, including opening ceremony bingo, personalized medals, playing cards and super cool "Go for Gold" board game.  

Download all the available goodies here & get ready to have some Olympic fun!

Go USA!

S'more Pops

Create a yummy version of the classic campfire treat!

Normally we make s'mores the old fashioned way, but this year I wanted to try something a little different!  What's great about these pops are that you can make them ahead of time so you can bring them to picnics, parties and more! And no worrying about kids going near an open flame!

What you'll need:

Chocolate bars

Large marshmallows

Crushed graham crackers

Lollipop sticks

I decided to kick ours up a notch and sprinkled the pops with sea salt and Trader Joe's sugar, chocolate and coffee bean mix!

In a small microwaveable bowl, microwave chocolate on high for 30 seconds, stirring once, until chocolate can be stirred smooth.

Dip each marshmallow halfway into melted chocolate. Sprinkle with graham crackers and sea salt. Insert lollipop stick into chocolate side of marshmallow and place on plate. Let stand at room temperature until chocolate hardens.

Using a kitchen torch, or stove top roast top of each marshmallow until golden perfection.

Enjoy (without all the hot, gooey mess)!

Countdown to Kindergarten

 I can't believe my little girl is starting kindergarten in a few weeks *sniff sniff*

The topic is now a daily conversation so I thought it'd be fun for us to create a countdown to the big day (it'll be a huge reality check once there a just a few rings remaining)!

We printed some fun school clip art on a tabloid size paper and created paper rings using scrapbook paper. One ring for each day leading up to the first day of school.

 Each morning she'll get to tear off a ring until the big day arrives!

Let the countdown begin!

Bite Size Ice Cream Cones

We go crazy for ice cream during the warm summer months and make it a date to have a "sweet treat" a few times a week! Now you can treat yourself without any of the guilt with these teeny-tiny ice cream cones!

Want to know our secret to these little guys?

They are chocolate peanut butter Bugles!

Just grab a bag along with your favorite ice cream & enjoy!

Kids love them!

Adults love them!

Just one itty bitty serving (we won't tell if you have 2 or 3 or 6)!

Less mess and less waste!

Sounds like a winner to me :)