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Artistic Frame Magnet

Posted on July 11, 2009 by Kat
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This project is a step up from the basic instructions for a Frame Magnet. You’ll need a magnet and a piece of cardboard to get started.
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Frame Magnet

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Kat
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Use old promotional magnets & salvaged cardboard to make a new photo frame magnet.

Cut two identical shapes from a piece of salvaged cardboard. They can be a circle, square, oval, etc. One piece will be the frame and the other piece will be the backing. Continue reading →

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Book Cover

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Kat
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Construct a cover for a homemade book from salvaged cardboard. You can wing it or check out the ideas on the web sites below:

http://www.cs.uiowa.edu/~jones/book/cover.html

http://www.geocities.com/jackiekoller/publish.html


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Weaving Loom

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Kat
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A box or piece of cardboard can be used to make a simple loom which can be used to make tassels, squares for a lap blanket, doll’s blanket, potholder, trivet for hot dishes … Continue reading →

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