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Back to School Blog Hop

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Welcome to the Back to School Blog Hop with Connie Can Crop and friends
Today we invite you to come check out this great group of crafters who will be showcasing cards, layouts, or projects all about school days. 

This is a one day blog hop and we appreciate your leaving a comment to encourage all my fabulous crafty friends to continue sharing their ideas and creations.  Connie Can Crop is the  first stop on this fun Blog Hop.

We have an awesome sponsor and giveaway for this hop!
 
Kimberly has donated this super cute Birthday Wishes Stamp Set
 
My Craft Spot has over 50 stamp and metal die sets.  Shipping is free in the U.S.  They also have an awesome Gallery Blog that is full of fun projects.
Please feel free to show our sponsor some love by visiting the links below!
Clear Stamps - http://craftspotbykimberly.blogspot.com/p/clear-stamps.html
Metal Dies - http://craftspotbykimberly.blogspot.com/p/metal-dies.html
Gallery - http://craftspotbykimberlygallery.blogspot.com/

 So what do you need to do to win? Easy... become  a follower of each of the fabulous blogs in this hop and leave each of us a  comment letting us know what you like best about our projects. 
Then come back to Connie Can Crop and post that you followed the rules.
You will have until 9:00 pm Sunday to finish the  hop and leave your comments. Winner will be announced on Wednesday.
Be sure to follow everyone and leave a comment  along the way!

 Are you ready to head back to school? Let's go!

For my project, I needed to come up with a way to get all three kiddos (ages 8, 6 and 5) up and ready in the mornings.  So, I decided to go with an altered dry erase fridge board.

The kiddos have to place their pieces in the right square, if they do, then when they get home, they are allowed to put the tv on for half an hr and have a snack before starting home work.  And believe me this is BIG at our house (you think these kids starved all day!!!)

 Now, most of these they can do like get dressed and brush their teeth, some they need help with like the combing hair one. If the girls bring me the brush and ribbons for me to get their hair done without me begging then that counts.  So, no matter what age the kids are, you can adapt their morning routine.

To make this board more like "their board", I let them pick out what shapes they wanted to have. Unicorn is from Paper Doll Dress Up, Baseballs are from Sports Mania and the butterflies are from Gypsy Wanderings, all cut at 1- 1.25". (oh and the bus/A+ is for special days like field trips and tests). School Days is from the George basic shape cart. All the cuts have magnets on the back of them so they stick to both the fridge and the board.

This is my second board that I have done. The first is one that I made using Designers Calendar and that was more for me when they were younger and in preschool.  This one is to be more interactive. I think I am going to Modge Pog the cut outs so they hold up better.

Hope this gives you a little inspiration especially for those hectic mornings.
Also Linking Up To: Craftin Desert Divas

 Up next is LISA

Here's our lineup in case you get lost:
1. Connie - http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com
2. An'Jenic- http://anjenicgibson.blogspot.com
3. Lori - http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
4. Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/
5. Robin - http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/
6. Christine - http://hotberrydesigns.blogspot.com 
7. Raquel - http://kraftykaboose.blogspot.com/
8.  Lucy ~ http://love2createitall.com
9. Nadja - http://nadjarobbins.blogspot.com/
10. Sandy- http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com
11.  Lisa ~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/
12. Angela - http://angelascraftyspot.blogspot.com/
13. Tabetha - http://tabethascreations.blogspot.com/
14. Miranda - www.nanasscrapspot.com 
15. Jessica - www.craftinandstampin.blogspot.com

Hope you have a blessed day and thanks for stopping by,
 
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  1. Connie Can CropAugust 10, 2013 at 3:31 AM

    This is such a great idea! I hope that they are motivated to get ready for school! I would be!
    Thanks for joining me in this hop!
    Scrappy hugs, Connie
    http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com

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  2. An'Jenic G.August 10, 2013 at 3:57 AM

    Oh my gosh this is too cute and such a great idea. I need to make one of these for my kids. Love this!!!

    An'Jenic-

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  3. AnonymousAugust 10, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    This is a super great idea!!! I love it. I love the little unicorns and the butterflies! The baseball is very befitting for a boy!

    Nadja

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  4. UnknownAugust 10, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Love this project!!! Glad to be in this hop with you. Would love for you to link up this project with the Back to School Linky party going on over at http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/.

    Robin
    Cut One Designs by Robin

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  5. Beth F.August 10, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    What a great idea to have a reward system in place!
    Beth's Beauties

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  6. Sheila aka SassyLadyAugust 10, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    What a great idea. The children will love this and it is so easy to see exactly what they have left to do.... wonderful!

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  7. UnknownAugust 10, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    Very functional and fun to organize everyone. I love this. They will like it because its about them and what they need! Love it. Great idea.

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  8. Scrappin with the bugAugust 10, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    Awesome idea - as a first time mom to a little one heading off to school I find this to be a brilliant idea. I may have to adapt for my little lady. Good luck w/ your kiddos and school.

    Thanks for sharing. Terri

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  9. UnknownAugust 10, 2013 at 3:58 PM

    This will be a Great idea!! My daughter is entering Kindergarden this year and it would be perfect to keep up with all the dates and stuff! TFS

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  10. mamawcindyAugust 10, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Oh, I Love this Idea! I put my my Grand Kids on the Bus every morning. Something like this would be Great. Thanks for Sharing! I'm already a follower. :0)
    cindys-greencricut.blogspot.com

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  11. Eva LaneyAugust 10, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    Love it, what a great idea, and so so cute too!!! New follower here.
    ~ Eva
    http://evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com/

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  12. UnknownAugust 10, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    LOVE this idea!!! What a great way to manage hectic school mornings! Love the reward system you have too!!

    Glad to be in this hop with you!!

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  13. Creations By CreativevonAugust 10, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    What a great idea!! We need one at our house

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  14. Sue DAugust 10, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    What a great idea!
    I am a follower.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  15. Lady Bug StampersAugust 10, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    What a cool idea for that board think I will tell my daughter about it for her two boys!! TFS
    Linda K.

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  16. CarlaAugust 11, 2013 at 1:14 AM

    I love that!!! It's a great way to keep everyone on target. Thanks for sharing.

    racincrafts at aim dot com
    racincrafts.blogspot.com

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  17. MirandaAugust 11, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    This is a wonderful idea! Love it!

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  18. Klite3August 11, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    Really cute and clever idea! Love that the kiddos got to pick their own design!

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  19. UnknownAugust 11, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    WAY TO CUTE!!! What an awesome idea!!! GREAT JOB!

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  20. Pamela LashAugust 11, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    Wow, that's really a great idea and I like the interactive concept! TFS!

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  21. Angela Crafty SpotAugust 12, 2013 at 1:46 AM

    Great idea!!
    Angela

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  22. Big Mama KabooseAugust 14, 2013 at 1:03 AM

    This is so cute and the detail is amazing!

    Happy to be in this hop with you!

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