August is special because while your thoughts begin to turn to fall and the beginning of a new school year, you can still have a few lazy weeks to fill up -- with projects! Here is a roundup of a few ideas that will prepare you for the return to the academic calendar:
Binder Cover Tutorials
This
tutorial by Meg McElwee is very straight forward and could be modified to cover anything in a book format.
Jana Nielson of
Lola. . .again put together a
tutorial for a binder with inside flap pockets for pencils, calculators, etc.
iPad Case Tutorials
If your educational institution has made the leap from textbooks to iPads here are some interesting accessories for your fount of knowledge:
Natalie of
Creme de la Craft shows you the
steps to put together a very fancy iPad case from a bubble mailer. Again a great project to adapt for other tablet type devices:
This tutorial for a gorgeous iPad case designed by Chica of
Chica and Joe includes a stand so you can watch educational videos.
Polymer Clay Pen Tutorial
Even with all the gadgets in our lives we still need pens. Here is a
tutorial by
Creative in Chicago to help you put together this statement accessory:
So get busy!
Simone
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