DIY Polka Dot Planter

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This cute DIY Polka Dot Planter started out in someone else's kitchen as a hard-working stockpot. It probably held soups, stews, and all kinds of delicious recipes over the years. But, these days, it's packed with dirt and flowers (and love!) for its second lease on life. See how to make your own polka dot planter below.

This vintage stockpot was given to me by a friend when she cleaned out some cabinets. I love a fun container of any kind and the wheels started turning on how to transform this great little pot. Polka dots are kind of my go-to-no-fail pattern for pretty much anything, so that's the direction I headed. See how I upcycled this stockpot into a polka dot planter below.

Inspiration Monday

Another fantastic week of spring is upon us! Can you believe we're knocking on the door of summer? I'm definitely ready for summer schedules...my alarm clock is my nemesis these days. 

I did want to take a minute and share my latest creation with you all...

just in time for all of the GRADUATIONS!

These SIX Watercolor Rainbow Graduation prints are already a big hit.

Click here to check them out.

Or keep scrolling for the PAR-TAY!!

Our features are so AHHHH-MASON this week...lots of mason jar inspiration that was all linked up at last week's shindig. Hoping some of these inspire you!

These features were chosen by me!

Free Printable Mother's Day Card

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This free printable Mother's Day card is perfect for all the special moms out there. With its sunny colors and watercolor feels, it's sure to put a smile on anyone's face. It's easy to just download, print, fold, and give. Download this free printable Mother's Day card below. 

Mother's Day is just a little less than a week away, y'all. This sweet card is not only perfect for your own mom, but for all of the moms you celebrate and love. Tell ALLLLL the mothers that they are an Amazing Mom! Download this free printable Mother's Day card below.

Six Watercolor Graduation Printables

Whether you are celebrating a college or kindergarten graduate, these six watercolor graduation printables make the perfect party decor or framed gift to celebrate your grad and all of their accomplishments. All six watercolor, 8x10", rainbow-licious prints are bundled together for a fun package and one easy download. Grab these graduation printables below. 

It's the MOST wonderful time of the year. Graduation season is such a good one, isn't it? Young people are accomplishing big things and heading off to change the world...or maybe they're just heading up to first grade and learning to tie their sneakers (still a big deal!). Either way, it's worth a nice celebration and big ol' pat on the back. Wouldn't these printables be so fun and motivational for any graduate? Whether leaving nursery school, high school, or college, these are perfect for all of the celebrating surrounding this special time. All six of these watercolor graduation printables are included in this bundle for $5 (and I have a fun add-on pack at the bottom of this post, be sure to check it out). You can grab these graduation bundles here in the shop or through the widget below. Or, scroll down to see the details of each print.

Click here to purchase these graduation printables.

DIY Mason Jar Succulents

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Mother's Day is just around the corner, y'all. Make these lovely lil' polka dot painted DIY Mason Jar Succulents for all of the special moms in your life...they're simple, sweet, and always a hit with their recipients.

So, technically, these aren't all succulents...several are air plants. And while I know that *technically* one doesn't plant an air plant into soil, these are all of the faux variety...because I can't even keep a succulent alive, y'all. Check out the tutorial for these DIY Mason Jar Succulents below.

DIY Raised Dog Feeder

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Our Chloe is loving her new DIY Raised Dog Feeder. And we're loving that her bowls no longer clank against the walls while she's eating or drinking. Chloe is also a bit ornery and picks up her bowls in her mouth to deposit in unknown locations . Much to her dismay, this feeding station has brought that little shenanigan to a stop. Check out how we made this DIY raised dog feeder below.

This new DIY raised dog feeder was actually really simple to create. And it keeps Chloe's feeding area a lot more tidy. See its complete tutorial below.

Inspiration Monday

It's party day around these parts, y'all! I feel like I started a bit early...I've been partying all weekend with my good friend who came for a fun visit. From junking to laughing to having a FABULOUS time, we did it all! And now I'm ready to take a load off, put my feet up, and be inspired by YOU!

Our party is so SWEET this week...it just might give you a cavity! ;)
So many delicious recipes to bake up all spring long...oh, the lemon ones alone!

This week's yummy features were chosen by Laura at Inspiration for Moms.
Check them all out below...and link up your own inspiration, too!

Free Printable Floral Gift Tags

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These Free Printable Floral Gift Tags and Note Cards are designed to coordinate with one another. They're perfect for any type of gift giving. Or, just use the note cards in your own home for lists and such. Download these free printable floral gift tags and note cards below.

I actually created these free printable floral gift tags for (my favorite creative get-together), the SNAP conference I attended last week in Salt Lake City. My secret sister had mint green listed as one of her favorite colors...I thought these prints would be a fun way to incorporate it. I used both these free printable floral gift tags and coordinating lined note cards on each of her gifts to dress them up a bit. Download both of these items below.

Mother's Day Printables

These eight Mother's Day Printables are the latest edition in my Printables for Purchase line. They would make a lovely framed gift or even decor for the Mother's Day season. Get all of the details below.

I've always loved Mother's Day...even long before I was a mom. Celebrating motherhood just warms my heart. These eight watercolor Mother's Day Printables are perfect for your mom or someone special. They are $5 for the entire bundle of eight (you don't have to pick just one!). 

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THIS BUNDLE.

Or see details of each individual print below.

Citrus Sugar Scrub Recipe

I've got the perfect DIY Mother's Day gift for you...and it's budget friendly! This Citrus Sugar Scrub smells absolutely divine, y'all. It goes together easily and looks super duper cute in a mason jar. I also have the free printable mason jar Mother's Day tags below, along with sugar scrub tags, too. This is the perfect way to make a thoughtful gift for mom on a shoestring budget. See the complete recipe for this Citrus Sugar Scrub below (and grab the free printables, too!).

I am a firm believer in handmade gifts...they're straight from the heart. And it's an awesome bonus when it's a bath product. That just feels downright luxurious. See my recipe for this Citrus Sugar Scrub recipe below. 

Inspiration Monday

It's party day, friends! Hoping you had a wonderful week. We're certainly on the downhill to summer break around here...and we can hardly wait! Loads of fun backyard projects are the features of today's party...perfect for now or in summertime!

Needing a few fun projects to make your yard allllll kinds of pretty?!?
Check out these features!

All of these features are below...plenty to fill up your to do list.

Free Printable Handmade With Love Tags

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These Free Printable Handmade With Love Tags are perfect for all of you makers and crafters out there (or even creatives in the kitchen)! Attach these to all of your handmade gifts to bring a smile to each recipient's face. And, the kraft paper and chipboard textures are BUILT IN to the design...just print and use. Download either design of these free printable handmade with love tags below.

When I was a kid, my sister-in-law regularly made me sweet little clothes for my dolls (I was a later-in-life child, so my sister-in-law was a bit older than me...and already married to my brother at the time). She was very good at sewing and could make cuter clothes than were available in stores. On the back insides of the bloomers and dresses, she would sew in a label that read Sewn Especially for You by Lisa. I loved those little tags...they made me feel so special, y'all. I've always wanted to make a printable of that nature, so here we are. Incidentally, I've made another set, too, that are more specific to sewists and needle art crafters (see those here). Or, download these free printable Handmade with Love Tags below...and make someone feel pretty special.

Kids' Summer Reading Printables

These Kids' Summer Reading Printables are perfect to get your kiddos into reading mode this summer! 

They are the latest addition to my Printables for Purchase line.

These were also a part of the All Things Summer printable bundle with The Dating Divas...since that bundle has broken a part, I wanted to offer my part of it (these kids' summer reading printables) here on I Should Be Mopping the Floor.

This bundle is packed with SIX awesome prints to get your littles motivated to read the summer away. From reading logs, to bookmarks, to a certificate of completion...we're here to MOTIVATE some book time! 

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THIS BUNDLE FOR $5.
Or, see all of the details of these kids' summer reading printables below.

How to Make Pom Pom Drapes

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Ready to have the cutest drapes, ever? These Pom Pom Drapes are guaranteed to create a smile. They make our breakfast area so cheerful. They were made from four tablecloths and were super easy on the budget. Check out how to make your own set of pom pom drapes below.

I've been over in my parents' town a lot lately. Their Walmart seems to have a much better selection of Pioneer Woman goodies than ours. When I ran across these Pioneer Woman aqua buffalo check tablecloths, I went weak in the knees. I knew immediately I wanted to make them into drapery panels for our breakfast room. I loved the drop cloth ones that were in here previously, but the way they puddled on the floor, meant they attracted alllllll the dog hair. All. Of. It. 

So, we were ready for some ch-ch-ch-changes in this space. These bright and cheerful pom pom drapes were just the ticket. 

All Things Summer Printable Bundle

EDITED 4/26/17:
Now that the Summer Bundle is broken a part, you can grab my Summer Reading Bundle that was a part of this kit on its own here for $5: CLICK HERE TO GRAB IT!

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Y'all...I am over-the-moon excited to be sharing this AWESOME printable bundle with you today. I was invited by my friends at The Dating Divas to be a part of this fantastic bundle.

Introducing the All Things Summer Blogger Bundle...packed full of the very BEST Summer ideas & fun all in one place!

You are being hooked up with EVERYTHING {and I do mean EVERYTHING} you need for a fun, meaningful, and memorable Summer.

I've teamed up with 16 extremely talented bloggers and designers to create the ULTIMATE Summer bundle!

Wait for it...

Inspiration Monday

Hope you're enjoying a wonderful Easter...welcome back to the party!

We hope we can inspire you as you recover from a Cadbury Egg coma (what? Is it just me?).

Loving all of the features this week...

they were chosen by Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom.

Who doesn't want to get organized this season? 

Check out these links below and link up your own awesome!

Free Printable Teacher Monograms

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These Free Printable Teacher Monograms are perfect for your favorite educator. They're also lovely for apple decor in the fall. Just download the letter you'd like, print, and frame.

I've been wanting to do some fun apple monograms for a few years now. To be honest, the monogram printables are a bit more involved (creating 26 individual files takes more time), so I just hadn't gotten around to it. Happy to finally have these ready for you to use this year. These free printable teacher monograms are perfect Teacher Appreciation Week and end of the year gifts, too.

Crossbody Water Bottle Holder

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I loved this Crossbody Water Bottle Holder so much after I made it for my son, I made one for myself, too. They've proven to be fantastic for holding our H20 during our activities and even just driveway play.

My son has used his new Crossbody Water Bottle Holder so much, I had to see how fun it was. So, I made one for myself and use it on my walks (and plan to use it on our trip to see that big mouse in Florida this summer). It's a wonderful way to keep water on your person and not get dehydrated while in the midst of activities (and the Texas heat if you live in our part of the world). See how easy this was to make below (and check out a special deal I'm sharing on Nestlé® Pure Life® Water from Sam's Club, too).

Chalk-Style Painted Salt and Pepper Shakers

These Chalk-Style Painted Salt and Pepper Shakers go great with my newly made-over dinette set. I scored them at the thrift store for a buck and some change, y'all. 

Salt and pepper shakers are some of my favorite things to hunt for at the thrift store...especially wooden ones that take paint easily. I've been on a Salvation Army kick for my thrifting fun lately (G-Dub has gotten a wee bit spendy lately), and I've found so many goodies...including these wonderfully shaped salt and pepper shakers. I love all of their curves and grooves...perfect for chalk paint and a little antique wax love. 

Spring Crafts and Recipes at Inspiration Monday

Spring is sooooo in the air at today's party, y'all! Our hostess this week has selected some spring crafts and recipes that will make you want to do allllll the spring things (and who doesn't want to do that?). Grab yourself a cup of tea and enjoy all of the fantastic inspiration at today's party (and don't forget those spring crafts and recipes that you'll LOVE)!

The spring crafts and features truly are lovely, y'all! I am in SPRING heaven today.

This week's spring crafts and recipes features were chosen by Meegan from What Meegan Makes.

Check them all out below.

Free Easter and Spring Printables

I've put together over 40 free Easter and spring printables for you today...all from some of my very favorite bloggers who both dabble and specialize in creating all sorts of pretty prints! Some of these gorgeous designs will flat out knock your socks off...they're just lovely and full of springtime wonder!

I mixed in a few of my own free printables, too!

I know you'll find something that you love. 

Click below for each of the free Easter and spring printables.

Mason Jar Lid Bird Feeder

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This Mason Jar Lid Bird Feeder is such a fun and simple little project to bring some tweets to all of your feathered friends. This is a great craft to do with the kiddos, too. And my favorite part? It's very budget-friendly to feed your backyard birds all season long with this particular bird feeder and seed recipe. See how to make your own Mason Jar Bird Feeder below...all you need is the lid!

We are total bird nerds, y'all. When we bought this house a couple of years ago, one of our favorite things was the sheer volume of trees on the property. Sitting on the back porch or in the sunroom are the two best places for birdwatching through all those trees. We've been wanting to add a DIY bird feeder or two out there to draw in even more feathered friends.

This mason jar bird feeder totally fits the bill...and actually only utilizes the lid of the mason jar. It was so fun to make with the kiddos, too. They love doing projects of this kind together as a family. The bonus is these are really budget-friendly...hang several of them all around your yard! Instructions for this DIY Bird Feeder from a Mason Jar Lid are below.

Table and Chairs Makeover with Chalk-Style Paint

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I was supplied all paint, waxes, brushes, and loads of inspiration for this project.

I've been wanting to make over my kitchen table for eons, y'all. I finally just bit the bullet and I couldn't be any happier. I went all Monica Gellar style and painted my chairs in several colors and the table in another. See how it all came together below.

Whhhhhhy did I wait so long to tackle this project, y'all? It has completely changed this space and made me fall in love with my beat up 14+ year old table all over again. And with Waverly's chalk-style paint, there was minimal prep. That's probably my favorite part. Check out the makeover process below.

Inspiration Monday

Welcome to the party, y'all! Hard to believe it's April...just rolling right into spring like a steam engine, right? And all of that SPRING is certainly evident in all of the parties lately! There is just so much spring inspiration abounding!

Today's features have been selected by Christy from Our Southern Home.

Christy has put together some beautiful Easter Ideas for the Home...

perfect since Easter is just two weeks away. Check all of these out below!

Carrot Tag Easter Printouts: Free

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These carrot-shaped free Easter printouts are perfect to attach to baskets or gifts this spring season. They're colorful and cheerful...and a whole lot sweeter than an actual carrot (wink). Their bright green and orange give your basket a fun, pop of spring color. Grab these, along with a few of my reader-favorite other Easter printouts (free) below. 

We love to tell the story of how the bunny "accidentally switched" up our kids' Easter baskets one year. Each child was slightly puzzled by the contents...since they would've better suited that kid's sibling. But, middle-of-the-night basket filling can do that to a tired bunny. Had the baskets had some fun labels, our problems would've been solved. 

If your Easter bunny needs a little help labeling the baskets he leaves for the littles, these cute Carrot Tag Easter Printouts (free!) are the perfect solution. They also work great as gift tags on presents (as in...non-basket form). And they'd be adorable strung together in a banner. Just a simple little printable that packs a big punch. Download your free Carrot Tag Easter Printouts below.

How to Make a Pom Pom Garland

This tutorial for How to Make a Pom Pom Garland is fun and simple.

These garlands are fun to drape just about everywhere, y'all.

Grab some yarn and let's get to it!

I know...this is my fourth yarn post in like a month, y'all. I have no idea what's gotten into me. I just love yarn. Like, a lot. So I've been making alllllll the yarn things. All. Of. Them. 
Check out below how to make a pom pom garland. 

Watercolor Teacher Appreciation Printables

These Six Watercolor Teacher Appreciation Printables are perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week, end-of-the-year teacher gifts, beginning-of-the-year gifts, and so much more. They are a part of my Premium Printables line. And...this is actually my number one downloaded bundle of printables of all time. That makes my heart want to explode! Grab this fun set of Teacher Appreciation Printables below.

It's that time of the year, y'all...a time set aside to thank all of those precious saints that care for and teach our children week in and week out. They're truly the unsung heroes. This pack of watercolor teacher appreciation printables is a fun and colorful way to celebrate all of those special people. This teacher appreciation bundle (in all its rainbow happiness) is $5 for the entire pack of printables, including both the 5x7" JPEG and 8x10" PDF sizes. 

Click Here to Purchase These Watercolor Teacher Printables

OR, CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THIS BUNDLE IN THE SHOP.

Or check out each individual printable below in detail.

Inspiration Monday

Happy Sunday/Monday, y'all! It's super spring-y and beautiful here in central Texas today. We're hoping to squeeze in some bluebonnet photos on this gorgeous day while all the flowers are at their prettiest! Hoping it's a great day where ever you are! 

Our features today are reflecting the new season...loads of springtime inspiration! 

This weeks features were selected by Laura from Inspiration for Moms.

7 Free Easter Facebook Cover Photos

These free Easter Facebook Cover Photos are a lovely way to update your profile this season. There are seven different designs to choose from. Some are playful in nature, others reference resurrection scriptures. But, all of these Easter Facebook Cover Photos are designed to make your heart happy this season.

Each of the free Easter Facebook Timelines are sized and ready to go. You can switch your design out the entire season. Most of these have a watercolor or floral motif (or both!)...and one is strictly typography. Grab your favorite design below. 

Weathered Sign Tutorial

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This simple weathered sign tutorial is perfect for any season or saying. 

I created this one for Easter, with one of my favorite verses.

I will say, this tutorial is just an example of this technique. I love the way the paint turned out, but I honestly wish I had used a different font...this one seems just slightly on the trite side for a scripture of this magnitude. I was going for more of a handwritten look, but this feels like one wrung up the ladder from Comic Sans, y'all. But, I am happy with the technique and how well it aged this particular sign. I wanted it to look worn from the outside in and this seemed to have achieved this particular look.

Ombre Tassel Garland

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I love tassels. And I love garlands. Why not marry them in a fun ombre pattern, right? This little tassel garland craft was really easy and I am pretty much in love with how it turned out. I have draped a few of these all over the house, y'all! See how easy it is to make your own ombre tassel garland, below. 

I'm *slightly* obsessed with yarn crafts lately. I actually grew up with yarn crafts and they always hold a special spot in my heart (my great aunt had me making those plastic canvas tissue box covers by the truckload at an early age). This ombre tassel garland is my new obsession...I can't quit making them! Check out the complete tutorial below.

Inspiration Monday

Happy Sunday/Monday, friends! We're sliding into the end of our spring break (wah!)...but excited about all of these wonderful spring-like days we've been having! Hope the weather isn't too brutal wherever you are.

We've got some EGG-cellent features for you today...

they're perfect projects for your spring decor!

Check out all of these fun Easter Egg decorating ideas below. 
This week's features were chosen by me!

Free Printable Easter Coloring Bookmarks

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These Free Printable Easter Coloring Bookmarks are perfect to hand out to friends, neighbors, classmates, or even to pop in the Easter baskets with some crayons. They'd also be fantastic to use in the classroom for a lovely, spring activity. Grab yours below.

My kids love a good bookmark...but one they can personalize? That's even better, y'all! These little numbers offer lots of creative options for kids to color until their hearts' content. They can even be embellished, too. 

These free printable Easter coloring bookmarks are really sweet for grown ups to color, too...kind of therapeutic, really. There are four designs available below. 

Treat Pop Art Printables

These Treat Pop Art Printables are the latest in my Printables for Purchase line.

Enjoy a donut AND macaron printable. They're DELICIOUS and perfect for kitchen decor. 

These two 8x10 printables are bundled together for added sweetness.

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How to Make Tassels

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I just love a good tassel, y'all. If you've ever wondered how to make tassels yourself, I've got the easiest method for you below. I think chunky yarn tassels are the cutest and doing it yourself means you can customize to your heart's desire. Check out this tutorial for how to make tassels below.

If you're reading this, there's a chance you may have made a tassel with a cardboard template. The cardboard templates are good for about one or two uses, then they bend and have to be replaced. Sometimes cutting cardboard pieces for endless tassel-making can get old (because, I'm all about endless tassel-making, y'all). Check out how easy this fun method for how to make tassels is below.

Inspiration Monday

Springing forward is my least favorite thing (who wants to lose an hour of sleep, y'all?). I'm always grumpy the Sunday morning of this "springing" business.  Thankfully, I can at least enjoy the afternoon with all sorts of INSPIRATION from the par-tay!

 And we've got some GORGEOUS farmhouse inspiration features for you today!

This week's features were picked by Debbie from Refresh Restyle.

Check them all out below.

My Redeemer Lives Free Printable

This My Redeemer Lives free printable is a colorful watercolor piece to integrate into your Easter decor. And watercolor arrows are my new favorite thing, ever. This print is an 8x10 that prints onto a letter-sized page, for your convenience.

Job 19:25 is one of my faves..."But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last." I love the hymn that was created surrounding this verse, too. I truly love singing it year round, but it holds a special place in my heart during the Easter season. Grab this free printable highlighting this verse/hymn below.

Upcycled Easter Door Decor

This Upcycled Easter Door Decor is one of the easiest thangs I've ever put together, y'all.

It's also a part of the Thrifty Style Team series this month.

Every month, I'm fully aware that my monthly Thrifty Style Team series is coming...and *usually* I get behind and have to scramble to create something for the series (honestly, I do my best creating when I'm rushed, but it's still nice to actually be prepared every now and then). This month, I actually got it together. I grabbed the outer part of this wreath at a thrift store well before Valentine's day...and knew exactly what to use it for (don't you love it when that happens?). So, believe it or not...I was actually prepared this month! I have to say, this is probably the simplest tutorial I've ever done...it's like one step, y'all. Check it out below...along with lots of fun projects from my bloggy friends.