Craft: Book marks from calendar backs..

Calendars can be a great source of craft material. When I was in college.. I used the pages from an old calendar as pictures on my otherwise-dreary walls. I took the back cover and turned them into book marks for all my different school books. This is a very quick & easy craft. =o)



NEEDED:
- Calendar with miniature pictures on back
- Scissors


Here is what the back of each of the above calendars look like:

See how they have mini versions of all the calendar pages in rows? Look at how they are laid out and decide which way you want to cut them (Most calendars I've seen you usually can cut them into rows of 3 or 2).

Here are some bookmarks that I cut out in rows of 4:


Here are some bookmarks that I cut out in rows of 3:


Quick, easy, pretty, and durable. =o)

Craft: Formula Can Make-over

We have recently had to start using more formula cans, and I decided instead of sending them on to the recycling center.. that I would give them a new life. Have a look:



ITEMS NEEDED:
- Formula Cans (.. or others, use your imagination)
- Glue
- Scissors or paper cutter
- Paper (I used old calendar pages- might also work with fabric)

HOW TO:
- Wash & dry can
- Pick out paper you want to go around it
- Cut paper to size
- Glue & let dry
- Enjoy. =o)

TAKE IT A STEP FURTHER:
- Add twine, ribbon, raffia, buttons, etc.
- Label with scrapbooking stickers

USES:
- Craft notion storage
- Make into a toliet paper- tissue dispenser by cutting sunburst holes in lid
- Use for handkerchiefs
- Use as dried flower vase
- Decoration
- Anything small you need to store. =o)


I've kept the lids but I'm not sure what can be done to dress them up. Will let you know if I come up with something!