Make a pencil bag you'll be happy to see each time you do your homework!
Project: Zippered pencil bags
Supplies:
10" or longer zippers
fabric
grommets or extra large eyelets (get the "kit" that has the hammer-ready setting tools in it!)
(optional) clear plastic for a "window" in your bag
patterns/instructions: here and here
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Aug 28, 2012
Aug 16, 2012
Craft Lab: Glow in the Dark Party
Fun with florescence!
Craft Lab: Glow in the Dark Party
Supplies:
glow sticks
glow-in-the-dark paint
a blacklight (the florescent, bar-shaped kind, not just a "black" lightbulb)
baking soda
hydrogen peroxide (6% solution, available at beauty supply stores)
yeast
Dawn dish soap
liquid starch (or Borax)
white school glue
vinegar
plastic tubs to catch messes
highlighter pens (especially yellow, orange and pink)
balloons
resealable plastic baggies
plastic or glass bottles with a narrow neck
glass jars with lids
neon colored straws, pipe cleaners, anything, really!
camera with adjustable shutter and aperture settings for long exposure shots
black t-shirts
Craft Lab: Glow in the Dark Party
Supplies:
glow sticks
glow-in-the-dark paint
a blacklight (the florescent, bar-shaped kind, not just a "black" lightbulb)
baking soda
hydrogen peroxide (6% solution, available at beauty supply stores)
yeast
Dawn dish soap
liquid starch (or Borax)
white school glue
vinegar
plastic tubs to catch messes
highlighter pens (especially yellow, orange and pink)
balloons
resealable plastic baggies
plastic or glass bottles with a narrow neck
glass jars with lids
neon colored straws, pipe cleaners, anything, really!
camera with adjustable shutter and aperture settings for long exposure shots
black t-shirts
Aug 11, 2012
NeedleReads: Snappy Bags
Snappy bags use a surprising material for the "snap" (hint: you might have some in your toolbox).
Project: Snappy Bags
Supplies:
fabric
thread
metal measuring tape
scissors (not your best ones, but not kid-scissors either)
duct tape
rotary knives and cutting mats (optional, but very handy!)
Project: Snappy Bags
Supplies:
fabric
thread
metal measuring tape
scissors (not your best ones, but not kid-scissors either)
duct tape
rotary knives and cutting mats (optional, but very handy!)
Craft Lab: Sock Zombies
Craft Lab: Duct Tape Mania!
Duct Tape--on beyond duct work!
Supplies:
Duct tape (buy tons. more than you think you'll need. in colors and in patterns.)
scissors
cardboard
permanent markers (variety of colors!)
patterns and instructions for projects (see links at the bottom of this post for ideas)
plastic "jewels" (optional)
sticky back velcro (optional)