Make It Monday- Oh, Martha!

DIY via marthstewart.com Every year, the seasoned parent will get some version of a macaroni skeleton from preschool or elementary art class. Mine have NEVER come home looking this cool (and I have come pretty creative kids). Why? Because their teachers did not graduate from the Martha Stewart Craft Lab. I wonder sometimes what I could create with a team like hers backing me up. Maybe someday!!!

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DIY Wednesday

In this Children Inspire Design Do It Yourself series, artist Rebecca Peragine explains how to display art collections without frames. I like to think of creative ways to display art without the extra cost of frames. In this series , I'll explain different ways to create inexpensive (or free) ways to create unique spaces. Here's a perfect example of how create eco-friendly framing on a budget.  What you will need: Cork board Adhesive dots Tacks Art prints or wall card Ruler Step 1: Buy cork at any craft store, or you can even find the items at Target. The cork board below is 12x12 and comes in a set of four ($6). You'll also want to purchase a box of adhesive...

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