Pin It Thursday & GapKids Shine on Saturdays

This post is sponsored by GapKids. Check out all the fun Shine On activities at your nearest Gap store. For event dates and locations, visit Gap’s Facebook page and join the conversation on Twitter with hashtag #ShineOn.

Before we get to the party this week, I want to tell you about some fun upcoming events here in Dallas to do with the kiddos! As the summer heat drags on here in Texas I am always on the lookout for fun, indoor activities to do with BellaRoo. These events sound like a win-win, she can expound some creative energy while I do a little last minute back to school shopping. (Bonus: one of the events is during Tax Free Weekend!)

This month, select GapKids stores across the country will host Shine On Saturdays events. Designed by Merrilee Liddiard of Mer Mag, the projects were inspired by the GapKids and babyGap fall collection, including the best new 1969 denim – Jewel Box Skinnies for girls (the new skinny jean updated in bright stretchy denim) and Action Stretch Denim for boys (designed for play all day- it’s denim that’s made to move).

From creating geometric masterpieces on canvas using paint and tape to colorful, custom journals to get kids ready for back-to-school, the projects help kids express their creativity! Unleash your inner artist! Join us for a series of special art projects by Merrilee Liddiard of Mer Mag.

For those of you in Dallas, you can attend the following upcoming events:

Saturday, August 11th- GapKids @Dallas Galleria 10am-1pm
13250 Dallas Pkwy, Second Floor
Dallas, TX 75240

Saturday, August 18th- GapKids @Stonebriar 10am-1pm
2601 Preston Road
Frisco, TX 75034

Saturday, August 25th- GapKids @NorthPark 10am-1pm
Central Expwy & NW Hwy #738
Dallas, TX 75225

I will be attending the August 18th event and would love to see you there!

Now, let’s get this party started!

Welcome to Pin It Thursday! At this party you can link up anything YOU have made that you think is “Pin-worthy”! This can be a yummy treat, a craft, blog tips, DIY projects… anything you personally have created to share. Please no Etsy shops or giveaways, and be sure to link up directly to your post… this makes it easier to pin and share! I will feature my favorite links in a separate post and pin them to my Pinterest account… so please share your link, visit other links, and pin the links you like! Browse, mingle, leave comments… that’s what makes this a party! Although it is not required, it’s fun… so make sure you follow me on Pinterest! Grab the button for this party here:

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Get it?… pin it… pennant… no? Ok… moving on to the links