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Back-to-School Supplies

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  While kids are enjoying their summer vacations , it is time for stationery and pattern designers to launch newer products they have created for back-to-school . And of course I did some myself . I completed suites with some of my older illustrations . I also created some completely new ones . I was also sad to see the end of some products such as the pencils . Those were honestly great for back-to-school and for stocking stuffers for the Holidays . I also added quite a few backpack and lunchboxes . Let me walk through some of those . A link to all the products seen below will be added at the very end of this post . BACKPACKS : I did not particularly like the older backpacks as there was a lot of limitations to draw the design . But the new version., a print all over bag , gives designers much more control and allows us to be create better products . While some popular backpacks seem to have the child’s name on , I generally try to avoid it . Why you ask ? Because I believe  ...

Stocking Stuffers Ideas for Kids

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  Today  we'll share some fun stocking stuffers ideas for kids . Some will be fun , some will be practical , some will be to stimulate their creative minds . The examples shown below are from our online stores and we'll be sharing the links at the end of the post ) . Let's start with some practical and fun ones . We live in a digital world and you would be surprised to know how many children can simply not read an analogue clock ! So let's have some fun and teach them how to read it with a cute little watch . The hands are marked "hours" and "minutes" to help them out . You can also make them even more special by personalizing them with a name .   Another great gift to keep them organized and to teach them how to use money is a wallet ! Those shown here have cute character designs and again can be customized with a name .  Now for the creative minds , you can get them some cute journals or sketchbooks . A lot of different types of papers are availabl...

Stocking Stuffers Ideas for Her

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  Today we'll give you some ideas for stocking stuffers for the women in your life , which includes  moms , sisters , girlfriends ,wives , nieces etc. We'll give broad ideas and examples from our online stores (You will find the links at the end of the post. ) But you can of course just take the suggestions and buy gifts from any of your favorite local or online shops . Ok , let's start with something fashionable , feminine and that will fit marvelously in a stocking : scarves . Not the big warm cozy knitted scarves , rather  an elegant one made of microfiber polyester . They come in various colors and pattern and are sure to be appreciated . Another great idea , just like for men , phone cases are a perfect choice . What better way to protect your phone and have a fun artsy design at the same time .   If you are looking for something that you can personalize , then stationery is the answer . Notepads , sticky notes and pens are a fantastic option to combine som...

Stocking Stuffers Ideas for Him

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                                               In this post we'll try to make your Holiday shopping easier . Today we will give you suggestions for stocking stuffers for your boyfriend , husband , dad , brother or son . As to not be repetitive , a link to the stores those products are available , will be added at the end of the post . Ok , let's start with the most boring one , but one that can be useful for someone who has to dress up to go to work everyday: ties ! They're a nice option , they're obviously useful and they will fit perfectly in any stocking . You can choose some very traditional ones with stripes or plaid patterns or you can choose some fun ones , more daring for the cool dudes .  Another useful gift for younger men and teens are phone cases . We constantly rely on our phones . Artful cases offer a nice way to protect them . We will usually recomm...

Back-to-School Teachers Checklist

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  As a lot of people are enjoying some vacation time and as we just celebrated the 4th of July , teachers are already thinking about their next school year ! They're thinking about supplies , lesson plans ,books and new ideas . In this blog post , I'll write about classroom supplies . I will offer a check list of items educators mostly need for a successful year .I hope you'll follow along .  WRITING SUPPLIES :                           *PENS : You'll need pens to write notes , correct papers , etc . A blue , a black and red .  Black , blue and red pens                            *CLASSROOM PENCILS : Another must have are classroom pencils . Even though parents are being told that their children should have their own pencils , your students will forget them or you may have a few students who can't afford to buy any . You also know that t...