Hooray! You’ve made it to the half waypoint of the workweek. We know you’re probably counting down to the holiday weekend on the horizon, but before you completely check out we want to share with you an awesome project. Check out this Martha Stewart DIY Monogrammed Necklace, designed with new items from the Martha Stewart jewelry craft program.

Keren from Free Pretty Things For You designed this necklace. It is so cute, and perfect to make for yourself or give as a gift. Since you can personalize it by adding a monogram to it, why not add your little one’s initials? They are sure to love receiving this handmade and heartfelt craft from you. To learn how to make this necklace visit Keren’s blog for step-by-step instructions.

By Candie Cooper of Candie Cooper's Journal

School plays, summer make-believe, party hats; I LOVE IT ALL!! Here are some dollar store foam crowns I dressed up with Plaid paints and Mod Podge!

I started with neon tags that also came from the dollar store. You can sponge or brush on neon Apple Barrel paints to add more color and texture. For a little sparkle, brush a coat of Sparkle Mod Podge over the painted tags.

Glue the pieces together in layers with Mod Podge. It's fun to cut new shapes or slits in the paper tags with scissors too.

Decorate the foam crowns with gems and attach them with Mod Podge. You can leave the crown like this or....

Sponge paint it with gold FolkArt Paint.

I added the flower pieces, feather and ribbon trim to the crowns with cool temp hot glue. These crowns are ready to rule the back yard and maybe even the world!

Happy Monday! How was your weekend? Hopefully it was craftastic, and you got to create something with your kids. If not, no worries it’s a brand new week and there is no time like the present to begin a new project. In case it slipped your mind several people are honoring teachers this week, by giving them a teacher’s appreciation gift.

Instead of buying something, why not make something? Homemade gifts are the best, and can really help brighten up someone’s day. If you are stumped on what to make, may we suggest this adorable pencil holder? This project is so easy to make, and it is functional.

Help your little ones make this project for their favorite teacher. All you will need is a little Mod Podge, and some scrapbook paper. To see the step-by-step instructions on how to make this project, visit the blog Simply Kierste. Enjoy!