Here is a fun and easy project to do.

I love to alter things and I also love to include my kids in some of my projects. We sat down a while back and created fridge magnets from coasters. You can purchase coasters in bulk and most LSS’s or online. You can collect them when you go out to supper or at the bars. You also have the option of making your own out of chipboard!!

Pick some patterned papers and a wallet size photo. Adhere the paper to your coaster/chipboard. The girls inked the edges of the coaster. We then added thier photos and some flowers and ribbon. They found these neat alpha brads in my stash and we added their names to it. We also applied some rub ons as well. Next we adhered a magnet to the back of the coaster.

Viola….. some fun and simple fridge magnets!

I plan on making some more this weekend with the girls.

If you create any magnets please email me at thynner5@yahoo.ca and put “CCAS Magnets” in the subject line. You may also link it here on the blog. You will earn a ballot for this month’s Blog Prize!!

~Tara~

Here at CCAS, we have a fabulous Resources section and I found this great tutorial today that I wanted to share.

Carrie Bolduc’s: “Altered Box”

To see how Carrie made this gorgeous little altered box, check her step by step tutorial here.

Enjoy!

I have been searching around for some ideas for teachers gifts that the girls can have fun decorating and making. I came across this while searching through CCAS Resources. My girls want to make some of these for the teachers helpers and fill them with handmade toffees. Yummy!!

Make a Festive Fry Box - By Renee

Fry Template by Tammy Matta

Supplies Needed:

Glue Stick or other adhesive

Patterned Paper, Cardstock or other (I used double sided sturdy Patterned Paper)

Scissors or X-acto knife

Bone folder

Size this template to your size liking in an editing program or print program.

Print the template on regular printer paper.

I printed at full size on an 8.5×11 sheet of paper. I will link my enlarged template here-
Step 1- Take template printed on a standard sheet of 8.5×11 paper. Place on top of a double sided sheet of cardstock/patterned paper. The side of the cardstock that is facing up will be the outside of the box

Step 2- Using an X-acto Knife, cut through the template and cardstock at the same time.

Step 3- Holding the cutout template and cardstock together, make the first fold on template line. Make folds so template stays to the outside of the box.

Step 4- Once the four side folds are done; gradually pinch the arc folds at the base of the box using both thumbs and index finger.

Step 5- Once folds are made, remove template

Step 6- Tape/adhere flaps to hold the box together.

Adhere the sides together; you may want to temporarily use paper clips or other methods to hold it tight until the adhesive dries completely.
Embellish and fill the box as you wish!

~Tara~