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How to Etch Frosted Glass Ornaments
by Nannette Richford
Frosted glass lends a touch of elegance to any holiday setting. These delicate etched glass ornaments give the illusion of frosty winter mornings. Designed with your personal preference in mind, they feature any variety of holiday themes surrounded by frosted glass. Made from simple stencils, clear contact paper and etching cream, frosted ornaments are easy to make. They are ideal as ornaments on your tree or as a gift for someone special this Christmas
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Placemats for Kids to Make
by Jessica Cook
Kids make messes when they eat, so placemats can help protect your table at mealtime. Let your kids make their own placemats with these creative and easy ideas. Make sure you cover your placemats in a washable surface; take it to an office supply store for lamination or layer a sheet of clear contact paper over it on the front and back.
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Cheap Way to Laminate Papers
by Nick_Davis
Laminating your papers not only protects them from becoming soil or damaged, it allows you to make notes and comments on them without writing on the papers directly. There are a variety of inexpensive ways to laminate your papers from using packing tape and laminating pouches to clear Contact Paper. Once you have selected which laminating material you want to use, all you need is a pair of scissors to cut the material and complete the project.
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How to Make a Scrapbook With Autumn Leaves
by Jennifer Claerr
Making autumn leaf scrapbooks with your children is a very pleasant pastime. A properly made scrapbook will preserve your family's memories for years to come. While it's possible to use an ordinary photo album to make your scrapbook, a completely handmade album will last longer and have greater sentimental value. In this project, clear contact paper preserves the beauty of the fall leaves by sealing them against acid-free paper. There are many online stores that sell these scrapbooking supplies at reasonable prices.
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How to Print Bingo Cards
by JustSew
To print bingo cards, you can design your own cards using a word processor or desktop publishing program, or you can easily create customized bingo cards using the website link below. When you print the bingo cards, you may want to use heavy paper, such as cardstock, which is available in a variety of colors at most office supply stores. Make sure to choose cardstock that’s compatible with the type of printer you have. To make your printed bingo cards last longer, you may also want to laminate them by covering them with clear contact paper.
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