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Back to SchoolSeptember 7, 2007
In this issue: Back to School Craft Tutorials, Star Wars Book Bag, Star Wars Book Covers, Kate Spade Downloadable Book Cover, Vintage Fabric on Paper Bookmarks, Fabric Binder Cover Tutorial, Laptop Sleeve from Old Pants, and Quick Pocket Organizer.
Hi Crafters,
As the school bell rings, students everywhere will be shuffling down the halls with new books, pencils and pens, and clothes to bring in the new school year.
Here's a collection of craft projects you can make: from simple, downloadable book covers to a refashioned laptop sleeve from pants, these projects will help you kick the homework blues!
Cheers,
Natalie Zee Drieu
Associate Editor, CRAFT Magazine
www.craftzine.com
nat@craftzine.com
From the CRAFT Blog
Back to School Craft Tutorials
Elemental Stitches has a roundup of craft tutorials perfect for back to school like this fabric stitched lunch bag from Sew News. [ via ] Link.
Star Wars Book Bag
Get ready for the new school year with this tutorial on how to make your own Star Wars book bag from Bonnie at Star Wars Kids. Link.
Go Back to School with Star Wars Book Covers
Bonnie writes:
It's time again for a brand new school year with a whole new batch of textbooks. When you get your books for the year, the best way to protect them from wear and tear is with homemade book covers. Study in style by making your very own custom Star Wars book covers designed by Star Wars artists Katie Cook and Grant Gould. Here's how!To print your own Star Wars book covers, visit Star Wars Kids Crafts - Link.
Kate Spade Downloadable Book Cover
I always loved the decor inside the Kate Spade (and Jack Spade) stores which was always peppered with beautiful vintage books. Now, perfect for back to school or for that journal or old book you have, Kate's got a special PDF download of a series of vintage book covers. (Note: The site's in flash so click on "downloads".) [ via ] Link.
Vintage Fabric on Paper Bookmarks
Jessica of How About Orange shows you how to easily make these vintage fabric bookmarks or pick a set of 2 up in her etsy shop. Link.
Fabric Binder Cover Tutorial
Meg McElwee has a special tutorial on Whip Up on how to make a cute fabric cover for your binder to give it new life. Perfect for back to school days coming up! Link.
Laptop Sleeve from Old Pants
Melissa says, "A complete tutorial for turning a pair of old corduroys and a sweatshirt into a lined sleeve for a 12" iBook or Powerbook. Great step-by-step instructions (with photos!) and a brilliant recycling idea." Link.
Quick Pocket Organizer
Sew up this handy pocket organizer by Crafty Beats made from just one dishcloth and cereal box. Link.
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