Original post with pictures is at http://nheilke.com/blog/?p=2628 Page corner bookmarks are cute, practical and deeply under-represented in the world. They’re easy to make, easy to customize, and will set you apart from all those same-same flat rectangular bookmarks. Corner bookmarks are where it’s at. ——————————————————————– What you’ll need: pretty paper of cardstock weight OR a combination […]
Cereal Box Crafts: Notepads cereal boxes or other cardboard Mod podge (I used matte) Wide thin paintbrush 2 large binder clips 2 paint stir sticks Exacto Knife & ruler or Paper cutter Paper First of all decide what size your notepad will be based on the paper you have. You can use notecards, an existing […]
How to get organized for the busiest season? My friend Ann (a.k.a. FamilyFun magazine editor Ann Hallock) gave me the answer–a customized Holiday Planner, neatly divided by topic, with pockets for stashing various memorabilia. It organizes the entire season into one three-ring binder. It provides a place to write down all your lists in one […]
  Using simple supplies, a paper plate, yarn, and scissors you can try your hand at spinning a web. This would be tricky for preschoolers but you could still demonstrate it for them. I find weaving webs to be a mystical process. How fun would this be as part of a science lesson on […]
 Over the summer I bought a couple of boxes of canning jars with the intention of canning. Well that didn’t happen. So I opened a box, went inside and grabbed my acrylic craft paint, paintbrushes, and a dish of water and went to work.     One layer of acrylic craft paint was enough […]
Maple Leaf Patterns Big Maple Leaf Pattern Coffee Filters Yellow, Orange, Red and Green Markers Liquid Starch Scissors Stapler Interesting Bare Stick Low Temp Glue Gun Wax Paper Foam Brush Clean, Empty Container Heavy White Paper Liquid Starch Yellow, Orange, Red Tissue Paper Foam Brush Rocks Glue   Print at least two of each: […]
 Have you ever been reading a book and run across a word you didn’t know? Instead of skipping over it, jot it down on this fun bookmark and look it up later. You’ll always get the point with this place holder.  Construction paper Scissors Glue Ruler Marker Using construction paper,  cut out pencil […]
