Pencil Pointers

This image comes from www.redtedart.com  As I was looking through back to school crafts, I came across these cute pencil pointers, and I just had to post them! They are so cute, and would be so easy to make!  Use them as a pointer when reading with your kids, or make it just for fun..

Supplies

• Jumbo Popsicle sticks
• Yellow Acrylic paint
• Pink Acrylic Paint
• Black Sharpie
• Paint brush

Step 1: Paint the Popsicle stick yellow, leaving 1 inch at the top without paint.
Step 2: Paint the bottom of the pencil (1 inch) pink to make the eraser
Step 3: Using your black sharpie, draw the pencil tip on the top of the Popsicle stick (the part without paint)

School has started, and everyone is trying to get used to the school schedule again. Reward your kids for working hard with chocolate covered apple pretzels! Get a full tutorial on how to make these fun treats here

DIY Glowing Jar

Spend some time with your kids and make this awesome project!
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Looking for a fun way to store pencils? Make this fun apple pencil holder! 

This craft comes from  smartschoolhouse.com

Back to school command center

Trying to get organized for the new school year? Check out these great ideas!

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Back to school bus treat

You can't get much cuter then this! Use this as a back to school treat for your kid, or a thank you for the bus driver! Download a template and the a full tutorial here! likeaprettypetunia.blogspot.com

German School Cornet

This is such a fun unique idea! I have never seen another craft like it. Get your kids excited for their first day of school by making them a German School Cornet! Fill it with school supplies and candy. This would also make for fun first day of school pictures! Get the full tutorial here! blog.etsy.com

Decorated Pencils

Make decorated pencils with your kids for back to school! All you need is decorated duck tape and a package of pencils!

Back to School Note

This craft comes from www.tipjunkie.com

Get your kids excited for their first day of school by leaving a small package and note from the 'back to school fairy'. This particular package contained a new diary, and was left on the porch to be found when the doorbell rang.

Homework Caddy

What a cool idea this is. Make a homework caddy for your kids so they always have the supplies they need! Get a full tutorial on how to make one at www.uncommondesignsonline.com

Rolo Pencils

This is such a cute back to school gift for your kids!
(image comes from www.pinterest.com)

Decorated Notebook

Decorated Notebook

Picture from www.pinterest.com Supplies Patterned Paper Ribbon Letters (to spell out desired name) Glue Embellishments (optional) Scissors Step 1: Trace cover of notebook onto patterned paper Step 2: Cut out traced paper Step 3: Glue patterned paper to the cover of the notebook

Step 4: Decorate cover with ribbon and embellishments
Step 5: Add Name to the front cover

Decorative Clothespin

This craft comes from www.pinterest.com Supplies: Clothespin Glue stick Scissors Pen  Patterned paper

Step 1: Trace the top of the clothespin onto a piece of patterned paper
Step 2: Cut out the shape you traced
Step 3: Glue strip of paper onto the top of the clothespin

*You can also use these as refrigerator magnets, just glue a magnet to the back of the clothespin*

Paint Sampler Bookmark

nts   This craft comes from scissorsandspoons.com Supplies 2 paint samples Gluestick Ribbon  Hole punch  Ribbon Letter punch Step 1: Using your letter punch, punch desired letter in the bottom of the paint sampler Step 2: Glue both paint samplers together (make sure colored part is on the outside) Step 3: Using your hole punch, punch a circle in the top of your bookmark Step 4: Thread ribbon through the hole, and tie at the bottom

Starting of a new school year

The starting of the school year is just around the corner! This is an exciting time for parents and students! Make the best of the new school year by making fun crafts that get your kids excited for school!

Notebook shirt

Notebook Shirt 08/04/2014 0 Comments   Supplies:  White T-shirt  Red fabric paint blue fabric paint  cardboard  foam brush  Folder Step 1: Put cardboard on the inside of the shirt, so the paint does not seep through to the other side Step 2:  brush  blue paint on the folded part of your folder Step 3: Using the folder as a stamp, press down painted part of your folder *horizontally* down onto your shirt *this should make the first line*Step 4: Repeat step number 3 until you have desired number of lines on your shirt. Step 5: Using your foam brush, line the folded part of your folder with red paint Step 6: Press down the painted side of your folder *vertically* down on your shirt. *this should make the margin line on the left side of the paper* Step 7: Let your shirt dry

Clay Apple Pot

Clay Apple Pot 08/04/2014 0 Comments   This craft comes from http://www.craftymoods.com/ What a cute idea! Supply List Terra Cotta Pot Terra Cotta bottom brown Baking Clay red acrylic paint  fake leaf  hot glue gun  Step 1: Paint pot and bottom of pot red with acrylic paint Step 2: form a brown stem with baking clay *make sure the bottom of the stem is flat, so it will glue easily to the lid of your pot* Step 3: follow baking instruction on clay package, and bake clay stem Step 3: glue the stem to the pot using hot glue gun Step 4 glue fake leaf to stem