Get this free "Back to Cool" SVG cut file and get crafting with your Silhouette or Cricut for back to school! Plus get seven more free school-themed cut files! This post includes affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. What is back to school looking for like you this year? My kids started back with distance learning earlier this week, and so far we are surviving! š It will definitely be a year to remember! However you are doing this year, if you are looking to create some back to school projects, you are in the right place because my designer friends and I are sharing eight free school-themed SVG cut files that you can use with your Cricut, Silhouette, or other electronic cutting machine. YAY! You will find links to all the free cut files at the ... [Read More]
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Free Cool Teacher SVG Cut File
Do you know a cool teacher who needs a cool gift? Grab this free "I'm a Cool Teacher" SVG cut file and get crafting with your Silhouette or Cricut in minutes! This post contains affiliate links, which help to support my little site here at no extra cost to you. Welp. It's back to school time. Whatever that may mean in your corner of the world. My kids are starting back with distance education next week, and it would not be completely honest to say I'm excited about it, BUT I will say that I truly appreciate all the hard work that our teachers are putting in trying to make the best of this crazy situation. Today, I'm joining with some of my crafty cut file friends to bring you all a bunch of free teacher appreciation SVG cut files that you can use with your Silhouette, Cricut, ... [Read More]
Unicorn Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea – Free Cut File
Teachers are Magical! Let a special teacher in your life know how magic they are with this unicorn teacher appreciation gift idea. This free hand lettered cut file makes it easy for you to make your own custom teacher appreciation gifts. This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site. Thank you! I cannot believe it is already time for back to school! This summer has just FLOWN by. Even though I am sad to see summer coming to an end, the one thing that makes it all better is fresh new school supplies. I just can't help but sneak a few packs of pencils and pretty pens into the cart for Mommy's "school" supplies every year. ;) This year as I was cruisin the aisles at Target, I noticed lots of holographic supplies and thought it would be fun to do a little ... [Read More]
Teacher Survival Kit at Crafts Unleashed
Teacher Appreciation is just around the corner, so it's time to start thinking about gifts for all of the teachers in our lives. I am usually on board for a gift card with a cute tag or card, but sometimes it is fun to do something personalized too. This year I came up with this fun and totally customizable Teacher Survival Kit gift idea. How cute, right? Get all the details for putting together this kit over at Crafts Unleashed. I walk you through all the steps to personalize and customize your kit for your favorite teacher. Happy Making! ... [Read More]
24 Colorful Back to School Projects
Whether you are jumping for joy or dragging your feet, it's time for back to school projects!! I have picked out some of my favorite fun and colorfulĀ back to school projects to get you ready forĀ the new year. I can't believe that summer is already winding down! It's almost time to put away the swimming suits and break out the backpacks. I'm not really happy about summer ending, but there is one thing that makes me feel better and that's fresh school supplies! Haha... anyone else love school supplies? When we are back to school shopping, I always end up getting quite a few things for myself. ;) Anyway, whatever back to school means to you--first day pictures, supply lists, or gifts for the teacher--you'll find something here! We still have a couple weeks before the first day of ... [Read More]
Paint Your Own Palm Leaf Pencil Pouch
Paint your own palm leaf pencil pouch! You can easily add tropical flair to any bag with multi-surface paint. Use it to store school supplies, makeup, or anything you like! A big thanks to DecoArt for sponsoring this post, which may also include affiliate links. See my full disclosure policy here. It may still be the middle of summer, but the back to school supplies are on the shelves, which means it is a dangerous time for me to make a target run. I was there a few days ago and I had to buy some new tapes, makers, scissors, and more. The lady who checked me out asked, "School supplies already?" And I had to admit they were for me, not the kids. Ha! While I was there I foundĀ a bunch of blank or nearly blank pouches and notebooks to decorate for the upcoming school year and for, ... [Read More]
DIY Foiled Name Labels for Back to School
Learn how to add some shiny foil to your back to school name labels! Keep all your stuff labeled and sorted in style easily with this simple tutorial. Thank you to American Crafts for sponsoring this post, which also contains affiliate links that help to support this site at no extra cost to you. It's foil time, friends! What's back to school without some shiny new supplies? And I mean SHINY! We are going to label up all of our school supplies, and we are going to label them up with the prettiest foiled up labels around. No one is going to be taking your pencil pouch! If you've been around here before, you know that I love my Minc because it is such an easy way to add awesome foil to any paper crafting project. So, of course, it had to get in on the back to school craft ... [Read More]
DIY Duck Tape Pennant Pencil Pouch
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Duck Brand. All opinions are 100% mine.There is something so exciting about new school supplies! A brand new pack of pencils and a blank notebook are just full of potential and promise, don't you think? Back to school time is a great time to whip up some personalized school supplies too, and Duck Tape isĀ a fun and easy way to add some custom flair, especially because it comes in so many colors and patterns (over 200 styles, you guys, including pineapple!). Plus, it's great a great material for crafting with the kids. Of course, I've used Duck Tape in craft projects before, but in the past I have always just used it to cover or decorate an item I already had. This was my first project making a Duck Tape project completely ... [Read More]
Apple Teacher Gift Idea with Printable
This project was originally created by me for Darice.Ā Is school out for summer in your neck of the woods yet? We are actually on a year round schedule over here, so we have a while still, but if you are finishing up the year now, you may be looking for an end of the year teacher gift. And if you are, good news! I have a super easy, super cute gift idea for you all today. Did I mention this is super easy? Like go from nothing to finished in 5 minutes easy. For reals. Check it out: Materials (this post includes affiliate links): Red Box or Container (I used red takeout boxes) My Leaf Printable printed on White CardstockĀ (free for personal use only*) Tape A Gift Start by filling your box with a small gift. I think a sweet treat or gift card is always ... [Read More]
Back to School Best Buys
*This post contains affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase I may make a small commission. It won't cost you any extra, and it helps to support Persia Lou. I know I'm not the only one who gets excited about a fresh new box of pencils. There is just something so exciting about new school supplies, right? All the possibilities! I'm not starting a new school year, but that doesn't mean I haven't been craving some new pretty supplies, and I've collected some favorites to share with you guys. I'm having a hard time picking my favorite. Like, I really want them all. Which ones do you need? 1. Woven Connector Cable - 2. La Sardina Camera - 3. Dalmatian Stapler 4. I Am Very Busy Agenda - 5. Iron Utility Scissors - 6. Faux Bois Washi Tape 7. Mobile Charger - ... [Read More]