EXTRA CREDIT: Plant Flags with Fabric Duck Brand® Tape

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I know we’re all eager for spring and it really is just around the corner. I can’t wait to get outside and plant a spring vegetable garden. This year, I’m going to add more herbs to my garden and these cute plant flags will handy so I can identify my plants.

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Happy last day of February everyone. This month flew by like crazy. I hope wherever you are, the snow is melting and you’re starting to see signs of spring. A big thank you to everyone who stopped by this week to visit, comment or share. Every day you all make me smile. If you didn’t get a chance to pop by, here’s what I shared this week.

Moss & Fern Spring Décor  |  Anthropologie Inspired Pencils  |  Gold, Silver & Bronze Round Up

Now for the projects in the spotlight this week.

ETCETERAS: Moss & Fern Spring Decor

This project started off innocently enough. I bought this miniature cake stand and thought I’d add a bit of moss and eggs for spring. It doesn’t get any easier than that.

TRENDING: Gold, Silver & Bronze Inspiration

I recently posted about these little succulent pots that I stenciled and glittered and someone commented that all I needed was a silver one. Uh duh, why didn’t I think of that. I mean, it was in the middle of the Olympics and I left out poor silver. Because metallics are so in style right now, I thought I’d round up some of the most beautiful: gold, silver and bronze projects out there.

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FROM MY ARCHIVES | Branch Spools

Welcome to The Inspiration Board! I’m so happy that you’re here. Is everyone gearing up for spring? Have you been crafting, creating and decorating with warmer weather in mind? Me too!! Suddenly, I’m obsessed with birds, eggs, flowers and moss. It’s like a moss explosion on my craft table. I can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to.

ETCETERAS: Anthropologie Inspired Pencils

With spring around the corner, I’m finding myself drawn to bright colors. It’s like going from Kansas to Oz. Suddenly, all my white on white décor needs splashes of bright blooms and other colorful accents.

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Has anyone else noticed that February is almost over? This school year is going by so quickly. It’s my son’s high school senior year and it’s definitely whizzing by way too fast. He’ll be off to college before I know it. Sniff, sniff. For all you new moms out there, I know it’s cliché, but it goes by so quickly.

Thank you everyone for stopping by this week and sharing your amazing talent here at homework. I truly appreciate every visit, comment and shared link. If you didn’t have a chance to stop in this week, here’s what I shared.

28 Amazing Knock Off Projects  |  Mod Podge Stencils  |  Learning to Letterpress

And don’t forget to enter my current giveaway for a yummy Orange Zest Linen Photo Album. Enter here.

And now for the projects in the spotlight this week.

INKLING: Lifestyle Crafts Letterpress plus a Giveaway

I’m so pleased to share with you my very first attempt at letterpress. I’m a huge fan of letterpress and I couldn’t wait to try out my Lifestyle Craft Evolution machine with letterpress plates.

ETCETERAS: Mod Podge Stencils

Raise your hand if you love Mod Podge. I know, I love it too. Now Mod Podge has some great new products that make crafting with Mod Podge even more fun.

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From my archives | Emergency Supply Gift Box

Welcome to The Inspiration Board creative party and happy Tuesday! Here in the United States, we had a nice 3-day weekend which is always a treat! Even though the weather here in Southern California has been wonderful, I know many of you are battling major storms and freezing weather. I thought I’d re-share my Emergency Supply Gift Box above – you never know when you might need to light some emergency candles.

So, what have you been up to? Curled up with hot chocolate and watching the Olympics? Or have you been busy creating some wonderful new projects? I can’t wait to see. Let’s get the creative party started.

ETCETERAS: A Round Up of Amazing Knock Off Projects

I love a good knock off project. There’s nothing as satisfying as creating something for a fraction of the price and often times creating it better than the original. I’ve rounded up some of my favorite and some of the best knock offs out there. The projects were inspired by all our favorite “knock off” stores: Anthropologie, West Elm, Ballard and Pottery Barn and these ladies have some amazing talent.

Scroll through these four groups: BRIGHT & BOLD, CLEAN & BRIGHT, VINTAGE, and FIBER & ART.

BRIGHT & BOLD

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Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! I hope your day is filled with LOVE from family, friends, spouses, partners and everyone! Thank you so much to all of you who stopped by this week to visit, comment or share your creativity. I felt very loved by all your wonderful and kind words.

In case you didn’t get a chance to stop by, here’s what I shared.

Chalkboard Tags |  Wrapped Leather Serving Utensils |  Stash Busting business Cards  |  Lunchtime at homework  |  Michael’s – Hometalk Pinterest Party Event

Now on to the projects featured in the spotlight this week.

EXTRA CREDIT: Lunchtime at homework

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You may have met my crafty assistant before. She’s been mentioned here several times. She honestly thinks she’s helping me. Here’s an example…

She was very curious about this crafting tool.

ETCETERAS: Leather Wrapped Utensils

Here’s a quick and easy way to transform inexpensive wooden serving utensils into unique pieces or even gifts. Use strips of leather cording to create easy-to-hold handles.

INKLING: DIY Stash-Busting Business Cards

Did you see my big news on Monday? I’m going to be joining over 100 bloggers across the United States for a Hometalk & Michaels in-store Pinterest Event.

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From my archives | SALT DOUGH BEADS

Welcome everyone! So glad you could join me on my favorite day of the week. Valentine’s Day is only a few days away and before long, we will all be enjoying the beauty of spring. Are you planning ahead for spring? Thinking about bulbs and vegetable gardens? I can hardly wait. In the meantime, I can’t wait to see what you’ve been working on.

So let’s get the creative party started.

SHOW & TELL: Chalkboard Labels with hometalk & Michaels

Friends… you know when a bunch of really good things come together, well, this is one of those events. Combine: Michaels, hometalk & Pinterest and you get one amazing party.

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Oh my goodness, The Inspiration Board was brimming with love this week. Valentine’s Day is such a special day to express love, it’s no wonder we all are inspired to create things for this special day. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity here – I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it. If you didn’t get a chance to drop in this week, here’s what I shared.

Eucalyptus Votive  |  Duck Tape Heart Garland  |  25 Gorgeous Valentine Printables

Now on to the projects in the spotlight this week.

INKLING: 25 Valentine Printables

We’re just a little over a week away from Valentine’s Day. If you still need Valentine’s tags, cards or printables, I’ve rounded up 25 of my favorites. There’s a variety of styles to choose from: chalkboard, colorful, fun, vintage and more. A little something for everyone.

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CELEBRATIONS: Valentine Heart Garland ~ The Duck® Way

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Here’s a quick and easy project that you can adapt for any season. A sweet heart garland made out of Duck Brand® tape.

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From my archives – Faux Tile {paper & mod podge) Tray Makeover

Hello February – you snuck up on me! Even though the Valentine’s crafts and recipes have been abundant at all the link parties and on Pinterest, I still keep staring at the calendar in disbelief. But that’s okay – we’re a little closer to spring and warm weather. While we wait for the weather to warm up, we still have plenty of icey inspiration, Valentine creativity and more. I can’t wait to see what you’ve been working on.

So let’s get the creative party started.

ETCETERAS: Seeded Eucalyptus Votive

I couldn’t resist buying another bunch of Seeded Eucalyptus when I was at the market.