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FREE Personalized Canvas Tote – Make a CUTE Bag!

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by Filed Under: Crafts, Free, Online Shopping

published date: August 27, 2012
modified datt: August 26,2012

There are still MANY FREEBIES from Vistaprint (one of my favorites is the 140 FREE Labels, Nickelodeon Labels and FREE Stamp I told you about!)

You can also get a FREE TOTE, I was looking for a Ballet Bag for my girls and thought of this idea. How nice would it be to use ribbon and tulle to make a fun bag with your FREE Tote. Craftinit Blog has a fun tutorial on how to make yours!

Find the FREE Tote and MORE Vistaprint FREEBIES today!

Photo Credit Craftinit Blog

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Back to School | Free Printable Lunch Money Slip

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by Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts

published date: August 06, 2012
modified datt: August 13,2012

I told you about the FREE Lunch Jokes Yesterday. Today you can print out MORE FREE Lunch Notes from Paper Coterie.

Consider heading to Amazon to grab this Scotch Thermal Laminator  for just $30.24 shipped (from $80.49) shipped FREE with Prime. This would be a great thing to do to reuse your notes

Don’t forget OTHER Back to School Printables on Frugal Coupon Living.

Be sure to print the Printable Lunch Notes as a PDF File on Frugal Coupon Living.

Do not forget about the First Day of School Printables… Pick up the perfect sign from Marcy at Magic by Marcy.


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Back to School | Free Printable Lunch Money Slip

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by Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts

published date: July 29, 2012
modified datt: August 01,2012

LOVE this FREEBIE. Pick up a FREE School Money Printable. Send your child to school with money and specify what it is for. This FREEBIE can be found on Anything But Perfect.

Don’t forget OTHER Back to School Printables on Frugal Coupon Living.

Be sure to print the Printable Lunch Notes as a PDF File on Frugal Coupon Living.

Do not forget about the First Day of School Printables… Pick up the perfect sign from Marcy at Magic by Marcy.


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Back to School | Apple Stamped Lunch Sacks

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by Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, Education, Pinterest, Summer

published date: July 18, 2012
modified datt: July 17,2012

We’re kicking off a Back to School Bash with Frugal Coupon Living this week! When Ashley asked us to share some back to school ideas, we couldn’t be more thrilled. Being teachers we get just as excited (or nervous) to head back to the classroom as the kids do. For the next several weeks we’ll share with you some fun and educational ways to get in the school spirit.

Packing lunches can be a dreaded task in even the most organized of households. Use this art project as a perfect way to have your little ones help jump start your packing parties.

All you’ll need is:

  • Paper lunch sacks
  • Washable paint (we used red, green, and white)
  • Apple sliced in half
  • Cork
  • Scraps of ribbon
  • Hole puncher
  • Black marker
  • Paper plates

Lay out a couple of paper plates for your kids with some paint on each of them. Show them how the apple can double as a stamp. Have them cover the cut side of apple with paint and stamp their bags. They can use the cork to make polka dots. Once they’re dry you can use the black marker to finish off the design. By folding the top of the bag over once and hole punching, you’ve prepared your bag to be used as soon as school starts. Have the kids design special ones for themselves or their siblings. Let them dry and store them away for back to school time. The final touch is some cute ribbon through the holes on the top once it’s stuffed with a yummy lunch!

Make sure to check back next week for printable lunch notes, so you can drop a sweet line to your favorite student. In the meantime for more educational ideas visit us at www.simplysprouteducate.com.

Do not forget about the First Day of School Printables… Pick up the perfect sign from Marcy at Magic by Marcy.


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Summer Camp Candy Care Package

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by Filed Under: Crafts, Education, Pinterest, Summer

published date: June 22, 2012
modified datt: June 22,2012

Summer officially began this week and for a lot of kids that means it’s time to pack up the duffel bags and head off to camp. We have fond memories of all the summer time joy that goes along with sleep away camp. One of the best parts of the day was mail time in the mess hall! Your kids are sure to be happy campers with something sweet tucked in their bag and some mail to brighten their day!

Here is seven days of sweet sunshine for your camper. Fill each day with some candy or goodies and a note. They will love it!

Other ways to send love from home to your campers are:

  • Postcards mailed each day with one letter written on each. By the end of their stay the message might spell something like, “I miss you!”
  • A personalized pillowcase with sweet dream messages.
  • A CD or playlist for their iPod with their favorite music.
  • A recorded message card so a camper can hear a familiar voice from home.
  • A care package of their favorite homemade baked goods.
  • A candy gram. Use the names of candy bars to write a special note

Be sure to print/download the Camp Candy Care Package Tags.

We’ve been camping all week at Simply Sprout and we’re keeping on these happy trails through the weekend! Come visit us at  www.simplysprouteducate.com.

Be sure to pick up a camping packing list at Live Life, Shop Smart – ShopRunner’s Blog.


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Hanes T-Shirts $2.10 Each Shipped, Pinterest Ideas

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by Filed Under: Crafts, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Today Only

published date: June 22, 2012
modified datt: June 22,2012


These went fast last time, so hurry if you want them!

Head to Graveyard Mall for a great deal on 10 Assorted Hanes Women’s T-Shirts for $20.99 with FREE Shipping or $2.10/each.

Pinterest has SO MANY amazing ideas for creating fun t-shirts, at this price, it could make a real winner. Look for ideas under my Crafts Board (FCLAsh) on Pinterest.

Head to Graveyard Mall to get yours.

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Starfish Burlap Wreath

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by Filed Under: Crafts, Pinterest

published date: April 27, 2012
modified datt: April 26,2012

With summer vacation just around the corner, this beach inspired wreath will have your guests dreaming of sand between their toes. Look around the house to see if you have any past beach vacation souvenirs to get this simple and cute wreath started. Or the next time you’re at the beach encourage your children to collect items that you can turn into crafty keepsakes to remind the whole family of shoreline memories!

All you need is:

  • foam wreath form
  • ½ a yard of burlap cloth (cut into approximately 2 in. x 8 in. strips)
  • fish netting and sea shells from the craft store or your last beach vacation

To assemble the wreath, cut your burlap into strips. Simply tie the strips in knots around the wreath, until the whole wreath is covered. The tied strips will fray and not be perfectly the same, but we think that is what makes it cute! With a hot glue gun add any beach themed embellishments. It couldn’t be any simpler than that, and we hope that your beach dreams become reality real soon!

Visit us at www.simplysprouteducate.com.


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Moss Covered Monogram Craft

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by Filed Under: Crafts, Education, Pinterest

published date: April 01, 2012
modified datt: March 31,2012

Is springtime buzzing with activity at your house? It sure is for us, so we thought we would bring you a simple but buzz worthy creation for your home.

All you’ll need is…

  • A wooden initial (first or last name will do!)
  • A sheet of moss (sold in sheets that are folded and bagged at your local craft store)
  • A hot glue gun
  • A craft knife
  • Embellishments such as bees, butterflies optional (found in the florist section of your local craft store)

Unfold the sheet of moss on a flat surface. We recommend laying down an old tablecloth. That makes cleaning up the moss debris easier! With a heated glue gun, outline the initial (the side that you want to cover with moss) with a fair amount of glue. Quickly, arrange your wooden initial on the sheet of moss face side down. Apply a little pressure to make sure the moss has adhered to the initial. Use an craft knife to trim away excess moss. Depending on the season, add embellishments to your initial. We couldn’t resist these little bumblebees. We didn’t have to glue them on; we just tucked their legs in the moss which allows for an easy change out later on. However, a spot of glue on an adornment wouldn’t hurt.

So quick and simple that you can buzz on to your next activity!

For more activities to do with your busy bees at home, visit us at www.simplysprouteducate.com.


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