MAKE IT CUTE

It’s too cold outside. There’s nothing on TV. You’ve read all your books. Sigh. You're out of things to do! Lucky for you the book Kid Made Modern by Todd Oldham is chock-full of 52 easy-to-do crafts.

Simple, fun and creative craft projects make this book the best Saturday afternoon boredom buster ever. Most of the materials that ya use are recycled stuff that you can find lyin' around the house (hello, helping the environment!). Clear, colorful pictures guide you through each step of the craft so you'll never make a mistake or have a problem understanding the directions.

Want to have the cutest wrapping paper or book cover EVER? Looking for a cheap alternative to cloth book covers and expensive wrapping paper? Check out this cute, easy craft that can be created any way you like.

Grocery bags
Bubble Wrap
Acrylic Paint (any colors you want)
Wide paint brush
Scissors

1. Cut down one side of the brown paper bag and cut out the bottom. Remove the handles (if need be).
2. Lay our your bag flat and cut a piece of big bubble wrap the same size.
3. Paint the bubble wrap in stripes of your fave colors, patterns, designs, whatever!
4. While lining up the edges, place the paper bag straight down on top of the painted bubble wrap and press down evenly.
5. Pull the paper away from the wrap and lay out flat to dry.

1. Fold the top and bottom edges of the printed bag to match the height of the book. Lay the book on top, fold the ends in and trim off excess.
2. Slip the book’s edge into the cover and close the book.
3. Tuck in and adjust the end folds for a perf fit!

1. Lay the present box on the paper and cut so you have enough paper to cover the box.

Kid Made Modern by Todd Oldham. Copyright © 2009. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, AMMO Books, Los Angeles, CA.

11/12/2009 8:00:00 AM