Polymer Clay: Colors as desired Colored Wire: 20-gauge Metallic Beads & Buttons: Assorted Place the clay between two pieces of waxed paper and flatten with a rolling pin.  Fold and stack the clay. Press down gently to remove air pockets. Cut out 3^-inch squares or 4-inch circles using a crafts knife.  Snip off shanks of […]
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 […]
This year for teacher appreciation week we will be giving each teacher a “days of the week” pill box filled with little treats and sayings. I found the pill boxes at the dollar store. You may download the sayings if you like – teacher-appreciation-sayings teacher-appreciation-sayings (I didn’t use the “We are lucky to have you […]
Magazines can be recycled into coiled paper baskets that are reminiscent of wood’s concentric rings or turned wood. Using a magazine and 1 pint of rice glue, you can make a fruit bowl, a pencil holder or a basket for trinkets. Â To make a fruit bowl, you will need a magazine with medium-thick paper. […]
Consider gifts for the classroom – a book, special art supplies that the teacher may like (water color paper, etc), stamps and a new stamp pad in a pretty / fun color. Bring in a vase and have each child bring in a flower from home. At the end of the week, the teacher will […]
Easy-to-make soap cakes are an ideal way to turn leftover soap scraps, too small to use but too good to throw away, into luxurious, spicy, scented treats.  2 Lb. 2oz./1 kg. leftover soap 1 Tbsp./15 ml spring water 1 tsp./5 ml glycerin ½ tsp/2.5 ml cinnamon essential oil 1 Tbsp./15 ml sweet orange essential […]
A recycled margarine tub becomes an autumn decoration for nuts and candies. Margarine tub Crayons, markers, paint, or colored pencils Scissors White Glue Glue Gun (optional) Any of the following; Brown colored construction paper, burlap, calico fabric Apply diluted glue onto the tub with a paint brush adding fabric, burlap or paper as you go. Until it is completely covered. […]
 Obtain a bottle of hand sanitizer. Gather your supplies – rub-ons, stickers, ribbons, die-cuts – its up to you! The hardest part of this whole elaborate project is getting the stickers off the bottle. When you purchase it, make sure there’s nothing printed ONTO the bottle. Everything must be removable. Most are, but just check. […]
