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Don’t let stress stifle your creativity. If you are feeling stuck in a creative rut, all you need is a little inspiration and that’s exactly what we have. Check out this inspiration from the Stampaway Convention 2019 to get your creative juices flowing again.

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I absolutely love going to the Stampaway Convention. It’s always inspiring and it’s also a great way see what’s new in the stamping world. More importantly, you can watch demonstrations to learn how to use the tools. How many times have you bought a new tool and had to go through trial and error to figure it out? The demonstrations take the guesswork out and the lovely vendors don’t even mind being videoed a lot of the time. (Always ask first.)

This year was especially fun because there were a ton of different styles represented. There was everything from gothic mixed-media stamps and techniques to rainbow glitter fun. Even the projects and ideas that didn’t speak to my specific taste were totally inspiring. I absolutely loved it!

I took note of some of the trends I saw and now I’m sharing them with you. Don’t worry, though. I’m also going to create projects from all of these trends to show you how to do them in the coming months (as soon as we get through the back to school craziness).

Layering Stamped Papers

This isn’t a new concept but I specifically loved how they cut apart pieces of the same stamped image to create a unique design for the card. It gives it more dimension and is so simple to do.

Pop-Up Cards

My favorite thing about these pop-up cards is the versatility. The one pictured above is actually made with a sandcastle die cut which is such a smart way to get more seasons and occasions out of one tool. Especially when you pay so much for a die cut templates it’s great to see multiple unique ways to use them!

Creative Shakers

We’ve all seen shaker cards but some of these are worth noting like the ice cream one above. It’s fun and whimsical plus the same shaker piece could be used for clouds in a congratulations or even a get well card.

The balloons are not only super cute but instead of the bulk being inside the card, the shaker is a separate piece completely on the outside. The message inside pulls the whole look together for a fun and cohesive card design.

Silhouettes in Fun New Ways

I’ve never really gotten into silhouettes until this year. I saw a ton of fantastic cards that used these in new ways. One of my favorites is the surf card above. I love the colors for starters but also I feel like the card makes great use of a silhouette stamp.

Another card had a slider that revealed a colorful picture behind it. The layers and surprise pop of color make it a definite project I want to try.

All About Movement

One theme that seemed to be everywhere was movement. Not just in the pop-up cards and shaker cards but in unique new ways too. My favorite were the slider cards. Some had an entire panel that moved (like the Mom, Mom, Mom one above) and some had one element that could be moved on the card.

This one was so impressive to me that I bought the die-cut template and small disks to make them. I can’t wait to share my creations with you!

Bonus Inspiration for You:

Soak up this inspiration from the Stampaway Convention 2019. Don’t forget to get your stamps ready and check back to see these techniques in action soon. Spoiler alert, there’s going to be more than one using the new die-cut template. It’s going to be awesome.

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More Ideas You’ll Love:

Glittery and Colorful Unicorn Birthday Card
DIY Coloring Cards for Mother’s Day
Easy Handmade Thank You Cards
Homemade Welcome Little One Baby Card – Cookies, Coffee, and Crafts

If you let your kiddos spend every hour of every day playing video games you won’t hear “I’m bored” from them much. Of course, you also don’t want them wasting away in front of the TV so you set limits on how much they can play each day. That’s when the inevitable moaning about “There’s nothing to do” starts and this DIY summer boredom box for kids comes in.

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Wondering how to keep the kids occupied all summer long? See our list of Summer Activities for Kids of All Ages!

We have partnered with some savvy blogging Mom’s and Grandma’s to bring you a collection of summer fun ideas to do with kids of all ages from Pre-K up to those precious teens. Be sure to scroll all the way down for even more ideas!

Stop Summer Boredom in Its Tracks

We’re only a week into summer break and my kiddos are already complaining about being bored. There is a lot of excitement about summer, but losing the structure of the school day can really throw kids out of whack (even if they won’t admit it).

As much as I love hanging out with my kiddos, I still have work I have to get done each day. From making meals to cleaning extra messes, my workload definitely isn’t any lighter during the summer.

That’s why I wanted to be ready for those moments when the kids can’t think of anything to do on their own. This summer boredom box is an easy way to give the kids something easy to do without having to hover or mediate constantly.

Make sure to keep some supplies on hand that correspond with your boredom box activities. For example, I have “Blow Bubbles” on one of the discs so I have a secret stash of extra bubbles the kids don’t know about for when this comes up. Some other easy supplies to keep on hand are notebooks, glow sticks, and water balloons.

DIY Summer Boredom Box Materials

Empty Tissue Box
Multiple Colors of Tissue Paper
Mod Podge
Flat Paint Brush
50-100 2-inch Unfinished Wood Discs
Black Permanent Marker
Letter Stickers or Paper Letters that Compliment Your Tissue Paper Colors

Step 1

First, tear or cut your tissue paper into smaller pieces. They should be at least 2 inches by 2 inches.

Note:

I chose the colors peach, green, hot pink, and light pink because I wanted a tropical summery vibe for our box.

Step 2

Next, cover a small area of your tissue box in Mod Podge.

Step 3

Then press pieces of tissue paper onto that same area of your tissue box.

Note:

The design on my tissue box actually complimented my theme so I went with it. If you don’t like the design on your box and don’t want to add 50 layers of paper and Mod Podge, paint your box in a base coat of white before starting step 2.

Step 4

After the pieces are pressed onto the box, go over them with more Mod Podge.

Step 5

Continue adding layers of Mod Podge and tissue paper until your tissue box is completely covered. Don’t cover the opening of the tissue box.

Step 6

Once the box is completely covered set it aside to dry.

Tip:

Keep the box from sticking to your drying surface by placing it upside down on a full water bottle during drying.

Step 7

While your tissue box dries, pull out your wood discs.

Step 8

Use the same tissue paper pieces as you did on the box to cover 1 side of 50 or more discs.

Note:

I chose to use one color per disc but you can totally mix up the colors on each disc.

Step 9

Set your tissue covered discs to the side to dry.

Step 10

While the discs dry, add letters to your box to spell out “Boredom Box” on one side.

Step 11 (Optional)

You can also add decorative stickers suck as flowers or palm trees for more embellishment on the box.

Step 12

After your discs are dry, carefully trim the excess tissue paper from around the edges.

Step 13

Next, write boredom-busting activities on the discs with a black permanent marker.

Note:

See below for examples on what to put on your discs.

Step 14

Lastly, add all of your discs to your DIY summer boredom box and place in an area that is easily accessible to the kiddos.

What to Write on Your Discs

I used this list of 75 Screen Free Summer Activities for Kids to put on the boredom box discs. The activities are things that don’t involve a screen like putting on a puppet show, playing with sidewalk chalk, or writing a letter to someone.

Although I have strict time limits on video games, I did include one single disc that gives the kiddos an extra 30 minutes of game time. It’s kind of my golden goose surprise for the kiddos.

In addition to the fun activity ideas, I also included some chores. I feel that this encourages kids to entertain themselves but, also, it’s important that they help out around the house a little extra during the summer.

Anytime your child complains about being bored, or some variant thereof, send them to this DIY summer boredom box for kids. Once they choose a disc, have them do the activity and return the disc to the box for reuse. This way the box will last all summer long, no problem!

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Now, let’s see what else we can add to our Summer Activities list! New ideas are added every day this week so Pin this post and check back every day.