Looking for something simple and sweet to add to your child’s lunch box? We have free lunch box note printables from 8 great designers!  There’s something for every style, so take a peek and print a few to keep on hand.  It’s an awesome way to let your child know you love them while they’re away at school.

Free Lunch Box Printables

Printable Lunch Box Notes – Sarah Jane Studios

Kawaii Fruity Lunch Notes – Make

Silly Lunch Notes – Orange Kitty Crafts

Cute Lunch Box Printables – I Should Be Mopping the Floor

Lunch Box Printables – Darling Doodles Design

Lunch Notes – Buttoned Up

Lunch Box Love Notes – Family Fresh Cooking

Lunch Notes – Bridgett Edwards

I wish someone would add one of these to my lunch, don’t you?!

Do you have a favorite?

~Kim

Looking for Back-to-School DIY projects?? You’ll love this post…15 Back-to-School Tutorials!

Getting creative with simple DIY projects can really add personality to your child’s room!  If you have a strange little blank spot on the wall just add a colorful bookshelf or create your own wall art.

It doesn’t have to be difficult and you’re sure to save time and money by creating just what you need.  Oh, and don’t forget the satisfaction you get when you can say that you made it yourself…I love that!

Here are some fabulous ideas to get you started…

{Custom Book Shelf – Marie Claire Maison}

{Creative Chair Light – 101woonideeen.nl}

{Drum Stool – Ariadne at Home}

{Little House Shelf – Apartment Therapy}

{Hot Air Balloons – The Joyeful Journey}

{Fox Pillows – A Beautiful Mess}

{Mini Pennant Light – You Had Me at Bonjour}

{Creative Child Desk – Anna White}

{Sweet Little Fox Light – Matsutake}

{Colorful Tree Wall Art – 101woonideeen.nl}

{Whimsical Wall Hooks – Dot Coms for Moms}

{Colorful Wall Boxes – Lafactoria}

Get wild, get crazy, go colorful, upcycle something you have…just have fun with it!

Have you made any DIY décor for your child’s room?  I’d love to hear about it in the comment!

You might enjoy this post…101 Simple Handmade Gifts for Kids!

Beautiful lace crowns have to be one of the sweetest little handmade projects for those little girls in your life!  Gather up some lace, Modge Podge and a few more supplies and you can create magic!  Visit Joyfolie for the tutorial.  It would be the perfect addition for a birthday party fit for a princess!

Create a fun candy wrapper pouch that’s sure to make your kids happy!  This simple sewing project is sweet, sweet, sweet!  Follow this tutorial on Everything Etsy for easy to follow directions with tons of photos.  This is one of those upcycled projects that’s sure to quickly become a favorite handmade gift for kids of all ages.  I even want one!

Handmade felt magnets are a simple project that’s perfect for a child’s birthday party, summer camp or that rainy day when you need a little fun.  They take minutes to create and a little set of these makes a fabulous gift!  Check out this easy tutorial on Everything Etsy.  You can’t make just one!

Turn a simple pair of flip flops into these adorable ruffled sandals all sweet, sassy and ready for Summer!  I can’t believe just how cute they are and I’m sure any little girl would squeal with delight if you made these for her…so give it a try.  Visit The Mother Huddle for a beautiful photo tutorial to guide you though each step.

Duct Tape Flowers???  That’s right, these stunning flowers are make with colorful duct tape with a pencil for a stem.  This is fun for the whole family, for sure!  Check out the creative tutorial for this at What Will We Do Today.  It’s easy and looks great…what a fabulous project!

Homemade dough is so much fun it can make adults act like their kids again as they create snakes and flowers. I speak from experience. Dough is a blast!

Want to make your own? Here are a couple recipes for you to make at home and enjoy…

The No-Cook Dough

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 cup salt
• 2 teaspoons oil
• Food coloring or powdered paint

Mix it all together in a bowl…keep kneading it until it’s just right. You can even a touch of vanilla or peppermint to make it smell wonderful!

The Cook-It Dough

Ingredients

• 2 Cups flour
• 2 cups water
• 4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Food coloring or powdered paint

Mix it all up in a saucepan. Cook the mixture over low heat until it starts to look a bit dry. Remove the mixture and place it on a table or counter top. When it’s cool to the touch, you can knead it until it’s just right!

Don’t forget the the vanilla or peppermint extract…it’s awesome!

It makes great gifts packaged in cute tins for the holidays or birthdays!

Talk about simple fun…well, this is it!