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How to Make Polaroids       Polaroids are so cute! But, to make them you have to have a certain camera and more and more stuff. So why not just make them. This DIY is super easy and makes any picture look just like a polaroid!      The first thing you want to do is search "polaroid frames". Then you want to find cute polaroid frames that have a transparent background. You can use plain white frames or colored ones. For most of mine (not the ones in the picture above) I used patterned and colored frames.      Next, go into Powerpoint. Insert the polaroid frames and the pictures you want to make into polaroids. Now, you want to put the picture under the polaroid then crop the picture so it doesn't show outside of the frame. Then save the frame and image as a picture or copy them together.      Open a blank Word document. Paste or insert the picture and frame. You can make them any size you want. Most...

How to Have an Organized Locker      When you have a locker it can be kind of hard to keep it all organized. Especially the whole year long. That's why I am sharing these two items I have used to keep my locker organized. Good luck with your locker!!     The first item is a locker shelve (you can see it in the picture above). It just gives you more space to keep things in your locker. That way you can stack things on top of the shelve as well as under it. You can also get them in super cute colors from almost any store. Lots of times they come in a set with a mirror and whiteboard that are magnetic so you can put them in your locker.      This item I actually made. I took an empty pringle can, washed it, and decorated it with washi tape and paper. Then you can put anything in it. You can keep candy in it, or really anything. You can even put a hairbrush and extra elastics in it. Then you can just put it in the corner...

What is a Bullet Journal?             You have probably seen bullet journals a lot recently. I have seen them everywhere from Instagram, to Pinterest, to Blogs. So basically, they are everywhere. But, when I first saw them, I was confused. What is the point of a Bullet Journal? I mean, everyone does something totally different with them. So I started to do some research. I watched a bunch of different YouTube videos, read different blogs, and researched about the actual book. And as soon as I understood what a Bullet Journal was, I knew I had to start.  What is a Bullet Journal?     A Bullet Journal is basically a personalized planner. When you buy a planner from the store, usually you run out of room trying to write everything down. And the planner is never in the layout the way you want it to be. So with a bullet journal, you make the planner. You can doodle in the corner of the page, or give you...

DIY Summer Seashell Decoration     This seashell decoration is super cute and perfect for decoration in the summer. It is super easy to use. All you need it a bowl or jar, paint, paint brushes, and seashells (which you can get from the dollar store or other craft stores). All you have to do is paint the seashells different colors. Let them dry, then you may need to do another coat. Then put them in your bowl or jar and place them in your room.  

Countdown To Summer     I can't believe school is almost out! I'm so ready to start singing "What Time Is It" from High School Musical. To get me even more excited I decided to make a countdown chain. It is so easy to make and you can just make a chain for decoration too.      To make this chain all you need is: Cute paper Siccors or a paper cutter Glue or tape     First, cut your paper into strips. For my paper I decided to use bright and summery colors, after all, it is a countdown to summer. Then take one strip and tape or glue it in a circle. Then take another strip and put it through the first circle. Then, just make another circle and continue. You can either do how many school days are left or how many days are left.      Then, don't forget to rip off a link every day, to keep track of how many days until summer!!    

Cute DIY Thank You Cards      These super cute DIY cards are really easy to make. They are perfecting for everything from thanking your friend, making it into a Mother's Day card, or a thank you for a present. All you need is cardstock, markers, washi tape, and stamps.  Basic Card To make the basic card just fold a piece of cardstock and cut it down to whatever side you want. Then you can just write 'Thanks' on the front and add stamps, washi tape, or drawings to the card.  Tall and Cute     For this card, I decided to make it vertical. I wrote washi tape on the top, then did a swirl stamp and flower stamps on the side. The stamps didn't really show up, so I just colored over them with a marker so that they matched the writing. Then I just added some dots around the 'Thanks". At the top, I did a strip of washi tape that kind of went with the colors and flowers. On the inside, I used a pinkish color to tie in with the washi tape. T...

Lilac Crowns     In my family, every year my sister and I make Lilac crowns. All you need is thread, a needle, scissors, and some Lilac flowers. Measure your head (or you can measure for a necklace) with thread. Double that amount, then add a little more. Next thread your needle. Take the needle through the middle of a flower that you have picked off the bunch. Push the flower to the end of the thread. Then, continue with more flowers to you fill the thread. Tie the thread and now you can wear your cute Lilac crown.   

DIY Easter Egg Bath Bombs     These bath bombs are super cute and festive. They are so relaxing and really easy to make. They are perfect to keep for yourself or use to fill Easter Baskets. These instructions are from Martha Stewart .  They are supposed to be Easter eggs, but they tend to  break. But, the important thing is, they work as bath bombs. I hope you enjoy!! Materials: 1 cup baking soda 1/2 cup cream of tartar or citric acid  1/2 cup Epsom salt 1 tablespoon carrier oil of your choice (olive, almond, coconut), plus extra for greasing the egg molds. (I used olive oil for my bath bombs) 1 tablespoon water 20 drops essential oil (lavender or peppermint) Food coloring (optional) Dried herbs (optional)  Equipment: A large metal or glass bowl small glass bowl Egg Molds Empty egg carton Steps:     1. Lightly grease the insides of both sides of the Easter egg molds and set aside.     2. In th...

Cute Spring Bunny Garland This garland is so cute and easy to make. All you have to do is cute out little bunnies in pastel and spring colors. Then tape the bunny to a string or ribbon. If you want you can also add little pom poms for a tail. Get free bunny printable  here .

How to Make a 3D Saint Patrick's Day Card     This 3D card is super easy to make. All you need is paper, glue, scissors, and markers or colored pencils. First, you want to make the card. To do that just fold a piece of paper in half. Then write on the outside and inside.      Then on a separate piece of paper draw a pot of gold. Then make sure that you draw a little flap on the bottom. Cut out the pot of gold with the flap.  Then fold it in half. Unfold the pot and cut the flap directly on the fold. Next, fold the flap under the pot. Lastly, glue the pot on the inside of the card. Make sure the fold on the pot of gold lines up with the fold on the card. When you glue the pot in the card try to make it go on a diagonal. Then you are done! Give the card to someone or keep it for yourself. Hope you enjoy!! 

Homemade Bath Bombs  Who doesn't love using bath bombs? They are so relaxing and nice. But, they can be so expensive. Another bad thing about them that my sister found out is that they dye your legs and the bathtub. So, that makes them not really worth it. But you can use this super easy recipe from Scientific Explorer  to make homemade, DIY bath bombs! Enjoy!!  What You Need: Pipette 2 tablespoons citric acid  2/3 cup baking soda 6 drops of essential oil (your choice) cup mixing bowl 1 1/2 teaspoons water dried herbs (optional) spoon What To Do: Add 2/3 cup baking soda, six drops of essential oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons of water and any dried herbs you want to use in the mixing bowl (optional). Mix together well.   Add two tablespoons of citric acid and use your fingers to blend the mixture together well. You are now ready to mold the mixture into bath balls. Put a small amount in your hand and pack it tight like a snowball, adding more ...

DIY Birthday Cards These birthday cards are cute and easy. And homemade cards always mean so much more than when you just buy them. There are a few different designs. One is a birthday cake. You take different patterns and make the bottom one longest and then gradually get shorter. You can also do the same thing but the other direction and make them candles. The other design is to have two different tapes. Have one design going one way and the other design going the other way. Then write something in the middle. You can also decorate the envelope too. 

Washi Tape Pencils Normal  pencils are boring. But, the cute ones are not good quality. So, what do you do? You make your own washi tape pencils. And when you change your  mind you can just take the washi tape off and choose a diffrent tape. You can washi tape the whole pencile or you can do stripes. You can also just do the top part so you don 't loose your pencile.

Quick, Cute and Easy Last Minute Valentine Idea This is a great Valentine for that last minute gift. All you need is a plant, a plot, a skewer, and a heart. On the heart write a cute saying like Be Vine, I'm Stuck On You (only use for cactus) or Plant One On Me. Tape it to a skewer then put it in the pot. And there you go a perfect gift for valentines day.  

Valentine's Day Cards Cute, quick, and easy. The three best words when you remember you don't have valentines day cards yet. These four cards are easy and cute. They take almost no time and the hardest part will be filling in the inside of the card. Hopefully, you enjoy these Valentine's Day card ideas and have fun making them. Washi Hearts For this card, all you need is washi tape and a marker or pen. Cute two washi tape pieces of the same size in Valentine's day color. Put the edge of one piece along the edge of another piece. You can do as many hearts as you want. Then write a cute little saying such as: Be my Valentine like I did.  Criss  Cross To make this card take one piece of washi tape and put it along the edge of the card with a little gap. You can also do another piece next to it if you want. Then take a different washi tape and put another strip on the top. Again, you can put another piece next to it. Then you can leave ...

Pampering Yourself Want a night to yourself to relax. Use these great tips from American Girl Magazine to help you enjoy your night at home.  Facial: To use pull your hair back with a headband or into a ponytail. Fill two bowls. one with warm water and the other with ice water. Wrap a towel around your neck and cute a cucumber. Press a warm washcloth against your face for about a minute then apply a gentle cleanser or scrub. Apply your face mask and leave it on for ten minutes. Lay down and put a cucumber slice on each eye, then a cold washcloth over the top. When time is up, rise you face off and apply a face lotion with your fingertips.      The Mediterranean  Use for soft and smooth skin. Combine 1/3 cup olive oil and one small mashed avocado. Pretty Parfait To help your skin not be so rough, mix 1/3 cup plain oatmeal, 1/3 cup warm water, 1 teaspoon honey, and 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt. Jack-o-l...

Paper Clip Tabs Want cute tabs for your planner or notebook. All you need is a paper clip and washi tape. Find the part where you want the flag and bend it upwards so you have room to work.  Cute a rectangle double the size you want the flag to be. Bend the piece in half around the metal. Press together. Then cut out a triangle from the edge. Pres the paper clip back to normal and use. 

Do You Constantly Get Tired of Your Phone Case? If you do then you should get a clear phone case. Then you can cute a piece of paper the size of the case. You can put patterned paper in the case. You can also make a design with washi tape or markers to put inside. Then whenever you get bored you can just change the paper inside instead of buying a new case.