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Thursday, August 25, 2011

Teaching Thursdays: Student Planner Project

By: Candie Cooper - To see more crafts by Candie visit her blog, Candie Cooper's Journal

The other day I was cruising around the dollar store (again) and I couldn't help but notice the school supplies. Glue bottles lined up like soldiers, fresh folders in a ton of prints and stacks of pencil boxes (more on that later) were on the shelves and ready for the new school year. All I could think was, already?!? To add to that the locusts have been singing which is always a sign that "back to school" is around the corner. So if you can't beatem' I'll join with this little planner project. It's so cute, you crafty mommas might like to make one!

You'll need your basic supplies: Mod Podge, papers, stickers, scissors and a planner with cardboard cover. This one came with the plastic sleeve for $1.50. Love that!

Trace around your planner on decorative papers. Cut one rectangle piece to fit exactly on the back and the second a tad longer so you can fold the edge around to the back side. I cut my front piece with a zigzag edge to add a little fun.

Mod Podge the back piece on first. Follow up with the front piece. Take care not to get Mod Podge on the edges of your pages, because they will stick together (speaking from experience here).

Stick the embellishments onto plain card stock and cut around with scissors. You could use decorative edge scissors to cut out the shapes. Magazines are also a great source of images and words. When i was a kid, we would cut images out of "Bop" of Cory Haim and Johnny Depp. Anyone with me? Use Mod Podge to adhere all your images to the cover of your planner.

Slide your planner back into the sleeve and away you go!

You can get the whole gang together to make one! Why not add a future crafty get together date on your new planner while you're at it?

Posted in: Mod-Podge | paper-crafts | quick-and-easy | school-crafting | Teaching Thursday

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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Web Wednesday: Notes Bulletin Board

There are often so many things to remember on a day to day basis that it can be hard to keep track. Why not allow a bulletin board to help you remember that grocery shopping list, or to return an important phone call. Here is a great and useful project that can help you keep track of all the things you don't want to forget. This project was made by one of our talented designers, Kindra Boroff. Click here to learn how to make this handy craft project.

Posted in: Web-Wednesday

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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Tuesday Kid's Talk: Great Back to School Craft Ideas

If you are like most parents, you have begun to get your kids ready for the new school year. Many of your kids have already started school, and now aside from homework, you want to make sure to keep their minds stimulated once they get home after school. There are so many great back to school crafts that are not only fun, but are also simple to make. After school crafts are a great way to keep your kids busy, and provide a creative outlet for them. Below are some great back to school craft ideas, and if you are looking for more ideas please click here.