Thursday, August 4, 2011

Greeting Card Book Mark

Step 1:Get an old used greeting or birthday card.  Then cut the design or picture you like.

Step 2:Use a hole puncher to punch a hole at the top of the design or picture, you chose.

Step 3: Tie your favorite ribbon  though the hole.

            If you would like you can tie the ribbon in a bow, or decorate the book mark
            with markers in addition.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Paper Bead Bracelet


                                               The first step to making paper beads is to get
                                                a wire hanger.  Then cut it with wire cutters
                                                6'' to 7'' inches long.  Or just use a long thin
                                                pole.

                                               Step 2: Make a template out of card board in
                                               the shape of a isosceles triangle.

                                               Step 3: Get some old magazines and use the
                                               template to cut the magazine.  I always use then
                                               most colorful page then make 5 or 6 from the
                                               template.

                                               Step4: now it's time to roll the triangle on the
                                               wire pole, pointy side last.  Once there's only
                                               about an inch left glue the tip and then finish
                                               rolling.
                                            
                                               Step 5: After you let the bead dry, put one or
                                               two coats of clear nail polish.

                                               Step 6:find some string or elastic to string your
                                               beads onto.  You can also use store bought
                                               beads to mix with your handmade beads.  Now
                                               you have completed a Paper Bead Bracelet!  Also
                                               you can follow these steps 6 steps to make a
                                               necklace.