Funky Five: Back To School

1. School Bus Piggy Bank by Anderson Woodworks

2. Pencil Pouch Tutorial by gwenny penny

3. Magnetic Vertex Pen by Sawdust and Bullets

4. School House Bird House by Flock To Our House

5. Composition Notebook Cover by Cassidy's Cottage

Sawdust and Bullets

Sawdust and Bullets features one-of-a-kind vases, pens & other items that are hand-turned using various woods & other materials. The results are interesting & unique pieces that are sure to impress any recipient. We had the opportunity to view some of the listed items in person & my father-in-law, an avid pen collector, fell in love with the bullet casing pens. Ladies are sure to enjoy the bullet casing pen that is adorned with a colorful acrylic topper. If you're looking to spruce up your home with some eye-catching items, be sure to check out the mango bowl and the bubinga wood Confetti lamp. (pictured: Ligum Vitae 4 in 1 Screwdriver)

MemoryScrapbooks.com

We know a lot of our readers enjoy all sorts of fun crafts. One fun craft that we come across every so often is scrapbook making, which is my personal favorite hobby! Making a scrapbook is a good way to keep in touch with your favorite pictures and memories. They also make great gifts for those special people in your lives.

If you are thinking of starting a scrapbooking project, as either an experienced veteran, or as a first timer, you may want to stop by MemoryScrapbooks.com. This site offers everything you need to complete your scrapbooks, including Pioneer Scrapbooks, which are some of the best on the market. Pioneer is known for its amazing quality & for the fact that they provide you with products that are archival quality. When protected by Pioneer, your prized pictures won't smudge or fade. (pictured - Rhinestone Faux Suede Scrapbooks)

MemoryScrapbooks.com also offers a number of supplies that you can use to get yourself going or to add embellishments. Some of these products include: Color gel ink pens, red-eye remover pen, colonial cut craft scissors, & scrapbook glue runners (pictured), just to name a few. There are lots of exciting items at MemoryScrapbooks.com. You never know what you may find, so stop on by! If you do, let them know that Funky Finds sent you!

Kim’s Custom Cards

Kim’s Custom Cards features a large selection of cards and gifts designed by Kim Waite. This is a great source for customized announcements and invitations for a variety of occasions. If you are looking for gift ideas, there's plenty of those, too. The rattan magnetic board is a great gift that will help the recipient get organized while still being stylish. Monogrammed items make great gifts, such as the decorative buckets. And what better way to teach your kids the art of thank you note writing than with their own personalized stationery?

*GIVEAWAY - Closed: Win a set of personalized note cards and pen from Kim's Custom Cards. These fashionable fold-over cards can be personalized with a name or monogram. Each set is attractively packaged with a coordinating knot bow & contains 10 cards with envelopes that are paired with a coordinating personalized pen. To enter, visit Kim's website & leave a comment on this post noting your favorite item. Giveaway ends at Midnight CST, Saturday, February 28.