First Day Of School - Ruler Sign

First day photos just got an upgrade — and one that's so fun to see them grow with (literally).

 

With my youngest headed off to 1st grade this year, I wanted to make sure we circled back to those positive affirmations as a way to remind her the importance of being ourselves; True, Kind, Brave, and Bold.

Here's how I MADE it

Setup your area with all the supplies you’ll need. 

Paint your entire 30x10 canvas one color in 2 coats (one horizontal + one vertical for a solid finish) Let Dry.

Mark lightly with a pencil every 2 inches down the entire left side of your canvas. 

After washing your paint pallet out, fill 5 colors of your choice for the ruler markings.  

For each color, dab and paint over your marks in sets of 3.  Just be sure to make the first mark a bit

longer for your “word” to be glued. 

Spell and space out your letters on your craft mat.

Then paint each word according to the ruler color marks on your canvas by slowly shifting the craft mat down as you go.

Glue gun your word to it’s matching color set on the first mark of the ruler/canvas.

Take your photo on the first day!

What I used to MAKE this?

30x10 Canvas

Wooden letters

Acrylic paint  (this is great set - here!)

CHEEKS 2.0 craft mat 

Foam brush + paint brush

Pencil

Ruler

Glue Gun

Happy MAKING! 

Warmly, Steph

This post was sponsored by CHEEKS brand though all thoughts, opinions and craft design is 100% my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support the Mama Jots brand!

Kids Crayon Paper Plate Craft

Made with their favorite color — hung with yours 🙌🏻 We turned paper plates into the girls perfect crayon color — because every kid has that one favorite shade. 

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And when your mini makers are done? Clip it to the wall (Ours is on the chic kid art display DIY all of you made viral last week) so their masterpiece are proudly seen. 

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What you’ll need to MAKE this kid craft? 

Paper Plate (uncoated)

Acrylic Paint

Sponge Brush

Black card stock 

Glue

Scissors

Fav CHEEKS craft mats

Paint Smock (optional to save kids clothes) 

Happy MAKING!

Warmly, Steph 

Simple Apple Teacher Gifts

Simple as ABC!

Apple shape sticky notes paired with a fun and sweet Teacher Appreciation statement pens for “Meet-N-Greets” because.. 

A-It's at a level any crafter can do.  

B-It's something Teachers actually use weekly, including the wrapping (clear holder) storing sticky notes. 

C-Only takes 3-5 minutes or less to MAKE.

And even though I love a good DIY gift idea such DIY gift bags, Teacher gifts, handmade holiday gifts etc. It's truly the less is more kind of gift that I LOVE creating for others. As they can truly be a thoughtful, useful and unique gift. I stand firm on that. 

What you'll need to MAKE these

 Post-it holder

All one color "Post-It's" x5

Glitter card stock (stem)

Green card stock (leaf)

Glue

Scissors

Ribbon 

Teacher Saying Pens 

(Here's some really fun ones I used!)

Happy MAKING!

 - Steph