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    DIY Business Cards

    In preparation to attend a Teach For America leadership summit, I decided that I needed business cards. I was in a quandary because I didn’t yet have the logo for Montessori For All. However, I needed something to pass out in case I connected with anyone.

    So I decided to pull together some easy-peasy business cards, using materials I already have on hand.

    First, I did a little internet research to get inspired. I searched Pinterest for ideas, but ultimately, I was most inspired by Jordan’s ideas over at Oh Happy Day.

    First, she had this simple idea for dipping the edge of each card in dye.


    Then

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    Interview with Kelly of 100 Scarves

    I feel so fortunate to be able to share today’s interview with you. I “met” Kelly a few months ago during one of my attempts to start building connections with people in Austin before we move there. Her project–one hundred scarves–resonates with me so deeply. It’s ambitious, it’s creative, it’s an authentic extension of who she is, it makes the world better in multiple ways. I feel so fortunate to be able to support her project by introducing her to all of you. So, without further ado, here’s Kelly:
    Kelly: Hi Sara, I’m so happy to get to talk to you about my project because you helped inspire
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    DIY: Anniversary Card + Free Download


    Our friend’s parents (who are also our friends) just celebrated their 40th anniversary. I felt like a handmade card was in order, to accompany the CD of love songs Matt made for them.

    I got the pop-up heart idea from Sherry’s little butterfly project over at Young House Love. I was going to follow her lead and glue it down, but, sadly, the first three glue sources I pulled out were entirely useless. So I pulled out the trusty sewing machine instead.

    Here’s how I did it:

    1. I made the template in Microsoft Word. You can download it here, if you want! I printed page one on cardstock and
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