Back to School Photo Tips

I can't believe it is that time of year again!

Back to School!

I have some photo tips and examples to make

the first of school memories last forever!

I don't claim to have it all together when it comes

to photography but, I do have a few tips

that I have used in the past.

1. When it comes to the child, try to capture more than just a face.

A few examples:

Backpack at feet

Apple in Hand

New Shoes

2.  Photograph the child's new surrounds

A few examples:

Name on desk

Class Schedule

Snap shot of a stack of books

3.  Before school starts take a few shots from home

A few examples:

The alarm clock time

First day of school breakfast

Brushing teeth or hair

Packing lunch

Photo colleges are a great way to put the photos together.

I use Pic Monkey to edit my photos and make my colleges.

Here is a little sample of my back to school photos from last year

with a few examples I used above!



Hope everyone has a great back to school!

Push Up Pencil Pops!

School is right around the corner and there is

lots of cute inspiration for making lots of wonderful

items for the kids and teachers!

By the way, what did we do before Pinterest?

Anyway, I woke up to this awesome idea this morning in my news feed!

Bakerella has done it again!!

Check out these Pencil Push Up Pops!

I am going to make these for the kiddos for sure!

How fun!

You can find the containers in my shop here:

Simply Creative Printables

Happy beginning of school!

BOO! These make it sweet though!

Semi-Homemade Blackberry Lemon Shortcakes with Free Labels

It is HOT outside! 

We are in the middle of summer and who wants to cook?

Not me!

I was trying to come up with  a delicious dessert

that I could make Semi-Homemade.

There are so many wonderful bakeries at our disposal

these days that you can use instead of firing up the oven at home.

I love these little slice cakes that you can get in the bakery at

your local grocery store.

I put them to work this weekend to create a sweet

Blackberry and Lemon Shortcake.

Serve in a single serving size in these mason jars

and there you have a delicious, colorful summer dessert.

make 1 or make 8 for a party!

And if you are entertaining, I have made it easy to add

a fun accent to the lid.

Just print, cut and create something sweet!

Here is what you need:

2 cups of  fresh or frozen blackberries

1/2 cup sugar

1 tablespoon of lemon juice

1 package of sliced lemon bread

whipped cream or cool whip

Here is what you do:

1.  Place the blackberries in a pot on medium heat

2.  Add sugar and lemon juice

3.  Smash the blackberries with the back of a fork

to break up the berries and create some juice.

4.  Bring to a slow simmer until the sugar has melted.

5.  Let the berry cool to room temp

I like to make the blackberries a day ahead and put in the fridge.

You do not have to do this.  I just like my berries cold.

Slice the lemon slices into 8 cubes.

place about 4 to 5 cubes in the bottom.

Top with the berry mixture

and repeat.

Top with whipping cream and a little blackberry on top!

Attach the label to the inside of the lid and embellish

by attaching a mini spoon with ribbon!

Perfect Summer Dessert!

You can find the labels on the right hand side on my blog under Free Printables.

Click on the scribd link and download!

Happy Summer!

Printables: Free for the Fourth of July!

Happy Summer to you all!

July Fourth is just around the corner

and I have some freebies for you!

Remember those Patriotic Printable Pie Lables

for my tutorial HERE

Well, I have some matching items to go with them!

First, individual Sparkler Holders!

These would make great favors!

And to add to the collection...

2 inch party circles

Great for Cupcake Toppers

And to add to the collection...

Water Bottle Labels....

Banner Lettering....

"Let Freedom Ring"

Hope everyone is planning a fun

July 4th celebration!

I would love to be a tiny part of your day!

Just click on the Scribd box on the right

side of my blog to get all of these

downloads and more!

Happy Independence Day!

Kiss Me...I'm Irish (For the Day)

March is right around the corner and to me

that means, shamrocks, beer, and everything green!

Here is a fantastic idea that I found on Pinterest!

Green Beer Mug Push Cakes!



I absolutely love these!

Are you a fan on Pinterest?

Follow my Kiss Me...I'm Irish board for more

St. Patty's Day inspiration!

Feeling Lucky?

St. Patrick's day is around the corner!

I know it is usually celebrated in you local pub with a beer stein.

But, if you are looking for a fun kid friendly idea, I have just the thing for you!

Why not give the kids something fun and sweet!

You're my Lucky Charm bag topper filled with

what else?

 Lucky Charms!

Come by and get your bag topper in my shop here!

Little boy...

Little Girl....

Happy St. Patricks!

Baking Themed Party Accessories

Are you planning a baking themed party

or just want some girly accessories for your kitchen?

Zulily has a very cute, fun, and girly set of

baking and kitchen accessories in their shop today

at great discounts!

Just out this fun stuff!

Go and get a fabulous deal on these items here!