my favorite things! linky!

I'm linking up with Erica to share some of my favorite things. Yes, I like things...and I love my family, too! It is possible. Things make me happy and I'm ok with that. I work this second job so I can have things. Now, I'm off my soapbox!

monogram bangle (Sweet Tea Jewels)/antler cuff (Klassy Rounds)

I am in love with these bangles! I want like 4 of the antler ones and they are always sold out! and these monograms are so unique and cute! I just discovered Sweet Tea Jewels on IG yesterday and there are so many I want now!

however, after looking through my feed on IG, I can't really say I am in need of any more!

If you click on the pic, I linked them up for you!

the giving key, alex and ani

alex and ani

lenny and eva

lenny and eva, alex and ani 

bourban and boweties, alex and ani (plume wrap, sister)

bourban and boweties, alex and ani (buddha, compass, mermaid, owl)

layered with love on etsy

alex and ani

don't ask, I don't know what these fonts are and I spent the better part of yesterday trying to figure it out! But aren't they gorgeous! I'll be venturing on a new blog adventure soon (as in when Megan can squeeze it in!) and I'm logo shopping!

fringe booties (The Mint Julep)

aren't these adorable! I got a pair on the cheap from jane or groopdealz!

side table (Target)/clipart (3am teacher) /iPhone 6 plus/gold case (Kate Spade)

anything gold. Seriously obsessed! Hubs is replacing my iPhone 5S for Christmas and I definitely want the super big one! #gobigorgohome 

and if you have a 5, I got this case at Kate Spade Outlet (gaffney, sc) and they have tons of tech there! It's a perfect match for my gold phone!

and here's a favorite that makes all my money go bye bye! If you haven't signed up for liketoknowit, go! Like an IG post (that has their tag) and the outfit deets come straight to your inbox! woot!

Kate Spade bow puffer (sold out)/herringbone vest (j. crew factory) /check vest (j. crew factory)

I'm not normally a vest kinda girl, but these are so cute. I own all these, so I know they're cute! I found the Kate Spade puffer on eBay! Sadly it made my day! However, my herringbone vest came from groopdealz! for half the price, too! They still have them every so often, and here's the link to the deal I bought mine from just in case you're wondering!

skier intarsia sweater (j. crew factory)/reindeer sweater (j. crew factory)

I snagged both of these at 50% off on Cyber Monday. I love anything quirky and it's probably just expected that I wear it daily! ha!

tory burch robinson tote/dooney and burke duck dynasty tote (dillards)/coach taxi tote in ocelot print leather (on sale)

and totes, I just cannot carry anything else! I gotta have a big bag to throw all my crap in! and literally, it is a lot of crap. I try to clean it out every other day! Right now I am carrying the Coach Taxi tote (another casualty of Instagram), and I bought a black Marion Slouchy tote from Tory Burch on Black Friday, but I think I like this one more! Mine is slouchy and won't stand up on it's own which kinda bugs me!

Well these are a few things that I love! Go link up so I can check out your lists, too! I may find more I just need to have!

these are our cards from minted.com! I'm in love! and will use them next year for sure!

fyi-these little guys make me more happy, more annoyed, more panicky, and more proud than anything in the world! Merry Christmas!

insta-giveaway! heads-up!

So I reached 1000+ followers on Instagram. I am sure my hubby is no longer one of them due to the overwhelming amount of pictures of teacher crap and school supplies!
So I thought I would try out the #instagiveaway

So check me out on Instagram
look for this picture-I will host a different product each day this weekend starting today!

You can win it! To enter do these 3 things 

1) follow me@tattooedteacherblog 
2) like picture 
3) repost this picture** and TAG me in it (where it says add people below when u post). When you tag me, I can keep track of the tags!

**repost it {now it took me forever to figure this out, but take a screen shot with your phone and post it to instagram-it will crop to look like the same one!}

I hope that's not too hard!!

monday made it {instagram style} and more common core

So we take all these cute pictures and put them on Instagram to share with the world...then what? About a year ago I saw a site called insta.print. So cute....so expensive! and I am not even sure it's still around.
Then for father's day I wanted to do a poster of each of the boys at baseball games for Mr. Lamb. I went to walgreens.com and lo and behold...I saw this!

instagram + kevin and amanda font=love!

and here's what I ended up with!

It still needs some more pictures {which I just ordered-see below!} and I think some lace or ribbon and definitely a little bunting, but it is pouring rain and I like it just fine for now!!

so here's the 411 and I am sure a tutorial is not at all necessary, but they sure are pretty!

and here's the frame directions.

I chose an unfinished frame {Hobby Lobby} without glass for $39 minus 40% off coupon. 

Scrapbook clothespins {Hobby Lobby} I fully intended to go through the ordeal of glittering and papering myself, until I saw these things! I got two different packs that matched my home. 

plus my Instagram prints {$2.73}

mauve-ish colored wire {Hobby Lobby in the jewelry aisle} they have lots of colors and thicknesses.

{$1.99} I only used one spool and the frame is 18x20

thumb tacks {free from my desk drawer}

I pushed in the tack in the top corder and I wrapped the end of the wire around the base of the tack before pushing into the wood frame all the way. I just unraveled and zigzagged until I got the look I wanted. One part of the wire got twisted and has a kink in it, but I covered it with a picture!

ain't he a doll!?

I love the unfinished, scrappy look of it and the ease of changing out pictures to keep them current!

AND I did manage to squeeze out one TpT file that has been on my list thanks to Miss Tara! 

click me to see

I finally got the 4th grade posters made. I will blog about how I use these later on, but my 2nd grade ones are best sellers {and newly updated and on sale!} and I'm pretty much in love with how this set turned out! If you follow Tara at all, you recognize these colors! And a Big Ol' thanks to Ashley for making the Tara paper pack!

I may venture and take color requests on these sets, but let's see how things go! 

So go and link up with Tara now so I can spend more money and get more crafty!

#tiredteacher

7 days left!
These past couple of weeks have just been a whirlwind
what seems like we're having someone check something at the house we are buying daily

the kiddos have actually been pretty good considering it's the last week of school
we are right in the middle of out abc-ya countdown
I'm planning a Hollywood themed awards day so I have to make all new decor
not to mention all the crap beautiful work that goes into student portfolios that next year's teacher won't even look at
completing and double checking RtI folders
filling out data sheets for parents and portfolios
not to mention looking at the mounds of junk piling up on my desk and counters
and the thoughts of packing everything up, shoving it in the closet, and moving all the furniture into the hallway!
phew
but I know you are all doing the same things and it's all part of the j-o-b

here are some of my favorite things from instagram this week for #teachertalktuesday!

working on our farley inspired end of year art

Dino Day {part one}

I am loving these Who Would Win activities my teammie is making! #ontptsoon

I couldn't resist doing a Hollywood themed awards day @firstgraderatlast!

The kids will be dressed to impress as they get their candy awards!

so happy rest of the week!

#teachertalkingaboutthesaletuesday

nice hashtag huh!?

So, I want to thank everyone for their prayers for my little school family.
Today was still weird, as expected.
There has been such a flooding of support {and flooding for that matter-keep reading} from all over our district.
We have counselors, subs on hand, and community leaders coming in and hugging everyone!
But our chickies are doing wonderful!
We have seven!
and we had lots of poop on my beautiful pottery barn rug today while students "chick sit"



On another note, I just checked out over at TpT

I moved, removed, and added things from wishlist to cart
My wishlist is ginormous.
I wish for everything!
I'll share more about what I bought soon!

here's a few pictures from the past two days

#instgramobsession

lots of Insta.apps!

#DAM #rainraingoaway #amazing!

#thisismydrivehome

We've had about 4 days of rain. We have a dam we cross each day and rarely ever see it open. There were two gates fully open on our way home. Well, the levy's gonna break! And so it did! Here's a video on You Tube. It is absolutely amazing. 

#beachday

Monday was beach day. It rained all.day. We had indoor beach day!

So don't forget to go upload those carts! My shop's on sale through tomorrow! 

Last but definitely not least, I've teamed up with some fabulous friends for the sale as well! 

Make sure to check out their stores (click on the images) and blogs:

Lucky to Be in First Blog

 

The Tattooed Teacher Blog

Closing the Gap... in a Cute Outfit! Blog

Collaboration Cuties Blog

Ideas by Jivey Blog

Little Miss Primary Blog

The Pinspired Teacher Blog

Primary Junction blog

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
(Thanks to The Wizard of Boz, KPM Doodles, Gingersnap Fonts, Kimberly Geswein Fonts, and Kevin and Amanda Fonts for the graphics and fonts! and Kayla for making the buttons!)