Labor Day Decorations

Labor Day is a national tribute to so many things; the end of summer,  the start of the school year (right Moms?), cooking out with family and friends, and of course the social and economic achievements of American workers.  For many Americans it’s celebrated with BBQ’s, parades, and athletic events.  If you’re part of the […]

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Ruff Draft: Free Printable Bag Topper for Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up in May and today we want to share with you a FREE PRINTABLE BAG TOPPER  to use along with a simple Teacher Appreciation Gift.  I found a great teacher quote and designed a bag topper which says “The influence of a good teacher can never be erased”.  This is sooo true – […]

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Pierson’s Laser Tag Party

Are you a mom of a boy that has outgrown parties at home? Or maybe your son is dying to have a laser tag party at your local venue but you are cringing at the fact that it won’t be “cute”.  Well, I have some SUPER easy and adorable tips today to share on how […]

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A Sweet Valentine’s Day Party

Valentine’s Day is so much fun for both old and young alike.  When my daughter’s teacher messaged me to see if I’d like to help host a Valentine’s Day party for her class, I was so excited!  I knew immediately that I would love to use the I Heart Valentine’s Day collection from Anders Ruff   […]

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A Shabby Chic Vintage Rose 90th Birthday Celebration

This summer I went home to Ohio to help throw a 90th Birthday party for my Italian Grandmother (who we call Nannie).  I was thrilled to be able to travel home to celebrate and honor my grandmother and set up a dessert table that represented who she was throughout her life.  All of our immediate […]

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A Steampunk Halloween Party

When the talented Brenda Byers of Great Stitch came to us to ask to use our Vintage Chalkboard Halloween Collection for her upcoming Steam Punkin Halloween Party, we were instantly intrigued!  Brenda told us she was styling a Steampunk Halloween Party – or as she called it, as “Steam Punkin Halloween”.  How darling!  We are […]

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Ruff Draft: FREE Printable Gift Card Holder for Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation week is coming up soon and we wanted to share a FREE PRINTABLE Gift Card Holder  for all of your favorite teachers.  You can print and assemble this cute little card, and insert a gift card that your teacher will love.  Give a coffee from Starbucks, art supplies from Hobby Lobby or Micheals, school […]

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Super Hero Valentine’s Day Ideas!

It’s a bird, it’s a plane… no… its Super Valentine’s Day!  To make Valentine’s Day even more “super” this year, we decided to create a Super hero themed Valentine’s Day Party and Printables! Our goal was to transform typical store bought Valentine’s Day candies, treats and desserts into adorable classroom Valentine’s ideas. (If you’re like […]

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4th Birthday Celebrated Vintage Race Car Style

We are excited to share a cute Vintage Race Car party by our friend, Ashley!  We are such a huge fan of race car themed parties and love to see new and fun activities and crafts! Read on below for all of the party details as told by Ashley…. “Like many crafty moms, I LOVE […]

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We “Heart” 1D Fashion: 7 Looks for One Direction – This is Us, Movie Night!

We are on Day 4 of our #1DMovieParty posts! {Make sure to use #1DMovieParty to share pics or vines from your movie watch parties on Twitter on 12/20} To catch you up to speed, Day 1 we had the full party post , Day 2 we shared the “how to” tutorial for the free printables and Day 3 we had […]

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Why Subscribe to our Newsletter? Exclusive Coupons, Sneak Peeks & Freebies!

Some of you may know this, but recently we started sending out newsletters about once a month.  (Ok, so this summer we have only sent 1 or 2) In our newsletters, we try to show off new fun products but also include exclusive sales and coupon codes for our shop!  We don’t promote those sales […]

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AR Designs for Driving Force Giving Circle – Celebrity Fund Raising Event

We are thrilled to finally share this amazing event that Harrison and Shriftman PR team recently helped coordinate.  Driving Force Giving Circle is a non profit organization founded by Serena Williams, Common and Carolina Panthers football player James Anderson.  They recently held a kick off event in NYC to raise money for the cause. We […]

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A Gorgeous “Jewel of the Nile” Egyptian Spa Party

Our “Jewel of the Nile” recently turned 8 and invited her friends to come celebrate– Egyptian style. I have to admit, I was thrilled when Kaylee asked for an Egyptian spa party.  She’s the 3rd in a line of women who are obsessed with all things Ancient Egypt.  (I did a study abroad there while […]

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A Star-Spangled Giveaway with $700 worth of Prizes!

Jen Carver here from Banner Events with a special star-spangled giveaway just in time for your 4th of July celebrations!  I am so excited to be teaming up with Oriental Trading Company, Anders Ruff Custom Designs and several other amazing companies (see below) for a fun nautical themed 4th of July shoot this year!  In honor of our collaboration, we […]

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Happy Graduation: Class of 2013

It’s graduation season all around the country!  Such a special occasion calls for a grand celebration! Want to add a little extra “pomp and circumstance” to your grad party?  Be sure to check out the amazing new “Modern Graduation” printable collection by Anders Ruff. If you love tying all of the details of your events […]

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