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Will You Be My Bridesmaid?

January 29, 2012 by Crafty Teacher Lady +

My best friend from college is getting married!!  I met Victoria on my very first day at UMaine back in September of 1999.  Our dorm rooms were three doors away from one another and the RA arranged a 'get to know you' dinner in the commons to meet the other girls on our floor.  That's where we met... Twelve and a half years later, through career changes, moves, and

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Well Isn’t That Clever!

January 27, 2012 by Crafty Teacher Lady +

I'm totally and utterly obsessed with Pinterest as I am totally and utterly impressed by what other people come up with!  You know, those ideas where you think 'why didn't I think of that?'.  One of my boards is entitled "Well Isn't That Clever" and is a place to pin really awesome, useful ideas!  Like... Using toilet paper rolls to keep wrapping paper from unrolling!

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What I Wore Wednesday

January 25, 2012 by Crafty Teacher Lady +

Linking up to The Pleated Poppy for What I Wore Wednesday! I have one outfit for you this week (bravo, me!) because I took a picture with natural light on Sunday before heading to my cousin's basketball game! While the lighting in this photo is good, my face makes me look like I'm in pain (or have narcolepsy)! Ha! I'm big into the pink & gray color combination, very pretty for

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Filed Under: style, Uncategorized, What I Wore Wednesday

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Hello! I’m Kelly-Anne!

I’m an avid DIY and home decor enthusiast, wife and new mom, teacher of 15 years, and a Mainer now living on a farm in Virginia. Here you’ll find creative endeavors of all sorts!

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New skilled unlocked!! C has been practicing using New skilled unlocked!! C has been practicing using crutches in PT (in addition to working on her balance and independent walking) so I ordered her a pair and as soon as they were out of the box she was ready to go!!! We still have a lot of work to do before she’s at a point where she can use them safely without a spotter but this is such a huge next step toward more independence!! I’m SO proud of her!! 💗🥹🥰

#nubplwarrior
Little glimpses of pattern mixing around our home! Little glimpses of pattern mixing around our home! 😍💗

Please don’t be fooled, though…these are close up shots for a reason- the house is FULL of moving boxes, piles of stuff to be organized and put away, and the DIY project list is LONG! 

But finding small little pretty corners is bringing me a little bit of joy and I hope they do the same for you, friend! 💗🙂#
I’m nowhere near unpacked or ready to “properly” d I’m nowhere near unpacked or ready to “properly” decorate,  but we needed some functional storage and a “drop zone” near the entrance we most use so I threw together this little area with things I already had…and the best part is, everything is thrifted! 😍 

Eventually, I’ll put wallpaper above the beadboard and will give the fireplace a makeover. But for now, just trying to tackle the endless boxes to unpack and breakdown (peep that pile of cardboard at the end of the video)!!
Life Update: I bought a house! This has been in th Life Update: I bought a house! This has been in the works for a while but I wasn’t quite sure how/when/what I wanted to share. If you’ve been here since my Maine days, you know just how much I enjoy sharing all things DIY and home decor and I’m looking forward to doing just that. 

I know questions will inevitably arise about the circumstances of this move but I will likely keep those details private. We are still in Virginia, not too far from the farm, and are settling into our new routine. 

In true ‘Crafty Teacher Lady’ style, this house is a fixer upper, just like most of my previous homes. It’s in a lovely neighborhood in an adorable town and I’m excited to make some happy memories here as I turn this little house into our home! 
 
C requested pink walls (which I obliged) and Stanley has also already come to visit a few times during family movie nights and he has given his ‘seal of approval’ to the fenced-in backyard! 🤣🥰🐕 

More to share soon (likely in stories) as I continue to tackle my very long list of home projects! 💗
🎨 Virginia parents + teachers! The Virginia Lotter 🎨 Virginia parents + teachers! The Virginia Lottery Thank a Teacher Art Contest is officially open! It’s such a fun way for K-12 students to show appreciation for the amazing teachers who make a difference every day. Submit your child or student’s artwork now through February 2 at ThankaTeacherVA.com! 💌 #VALPartner

As a former classroom teacher, some of my most treasured keepsakes are the thank-you notes and student artwork I’ve received over the years. There’s something so special about seeing gratitude expressed through creativity, and this contest celebrates exactly that. 🧡

Here’s what you need to know:
✏️ Who can enter: K–12 Virginia public school students
🏆 Prizes for winners from elementary, middle & high school:
 • $200 Visa Gift Card
 • $2,000 credit for supplies for their school’s art department from The Supply Room
 • Their artwork featured on thousands of thank-you notes sent across Virginia

🎨 How to create: Use 8.5×11 in. paper or digital! Colored pencils, crayons, paint, or even graphic design.

And did you know? 100% of Virginia Lottery profits support public education. This contest is just one of the many ways they give back to our schools.

Let’s encourage our young artists to create, celebrate teachers, and spread a little gratitude! 💫

#ThankaTeacherVA #VALottery #ArtContest #SupportPublicEducation #CreativeKids
I’m so grateful she gets to experience the magic t I’m so grateful she gets to experience the magic that is Maine at Christmastime, just like I did growing up! ❄️❤️🌲

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