Inkling: Outside The Box With Project Life

Have you heard of Project Life? It’s an amazing scrapbooking product that has great design elements but goes back to basics in how you create and assemble your scrapbook.

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From my archives | diy dollar store cake stand

Welcome to homework and The Inspiration Board Creative Party. Whether you are new to homework or a regular visitor, I want to thank you for visiting my little corner of the creative world. Today is your day - the day you get to share what you've been working so hard on. Whatever it is - a quickie craft, an entire room renovation reveal, baking, cooking, gardening or perhaps an inspiring story - share it here.

Now on to the creative party. I can't wait to see what you've been working on.

Etceteras: Mysterious Ocean Soap

I sort of accidently made some fun and mysterious ocean soap.

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Happy Friday everyone! I was out of town last weekend and I’ve been playing catch up all week - so the week flew by extra fast for me. This weekend I’m going to try to get ahead because I may be on jury duty next week. I don’t know how it works where you live but we have a call in system. Every night for a week, I call in to see if I need to report. I’m all for doing my duty but I really wouldn’t mind hearing that I’m excused. Keep positive thoughts for me! School is starting soon and like all of you, I have a million and one things to do.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, visited, commented and shared your creativity last week. I appreciate each and every one of you. If you didn’t get a chance to stop by, here’s what I shared this week.

Paper Towel Tube Party Favors  |  Bugle Bead and Crystal Bracelet  |  Novica Giveaway

Now on to the projects in the spotlight this week:

Celebrations: Paper Flower Party Favors

Many of you know my love for the dollar store. I find some of the best little goodies in those stores. I recently found packs of these beautiful paper flowers.

Extra Credit: Novica: The World is Your market {& Giveaway)

I have such a treat for you today. Last year, I was first introduced to Novica and shared a review and giveaway here on homework. You can read it here. I’m happy to once again be able to share this wonderful site with you and host another giveaway on behalf of Novica and their many artisans.

The beautiful gold and green crystal bracelet on the left is what I reviewed last year. This year I chose a sky and sea blue palette and I couldn’t be more thrilled. I’m also giving away a gift certificate to Novica so one lucky winner will get to explore the many beautiful treasures on the Novica site.

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From my archives: Fabric Scrap Journal

Hello friends! Welcome to homework and The Inspiration Board. If you're new here, I want to welcome you and thank you for finding your way to homework. Tuesday is my favorite day. The day that you share your creativity. Feel free to link up, stay awhile and most importantly, pop in anytime. If you're a regular visitor, I can't thank you enough for coming back week after week.

Now on to the creative party. I can't wait to see what you've been working on.

Accessories: Crystal and Bugle Bead Bracelet

When it comes to jewelry, I’m definitely a bracelet girl. Some people look great in big statement necklaces, fun earrings or blingy rings. But I love bracelets. I like to layer them and wear several at once – bangles, beads, stones – you name it.

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Can you believe it’s August? It seems like summer just got started and then, whooosh, it’s August. Time sure flies when you’re having fun. In case you didn’t have a chance to stop by this week, here’s what I shared here on homework.

Weathered Nautical Cans  |  Vintage Jewelry Project Round Up  |  Covered Buttons

Now on the projects featured this week. I can’t thank you enough for visiting and sharing your creativity here. You are all so inspiring!

Sew & Tell: Vintage Covered Buttons

I made some covered buttons and some combination covered buttons. They aren’t truly vintage because I made them but the metal button caps and backs are The Original Prims Cover Your Own Buttons.