Baton Rouge Parents Magazine—August 2024

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From Basic to Brilliant: 3 DIYs to Elevate School Supplies

BY AMANDA MILLER

DIY NOTEBOOKS Courtesy of Rockin’ Strawberries

Materials Notebooks Scrapbook paper Acrylic paint Paintbrush Scissors Glue Directions 1. Start with measuring how much scrapbook paper you need by holding it to the cover of the notebook and marking it with a pen about 1-2 cm away from the edge of your notebook. Then, cut to fit. 2. Next, flip over the notebook and scrapbook paper, and cut the corners off of the scrapbook paper. 3. With the corners cut, fold in the edges (similar to wrapping a present!) and glue down onto the cover. Make sure your

Make this school year one your child won’t forget by adding some glitz and glam to their school supplies. These easy DIYs will have your child feeling ready and excited to go back to school, as these crafts are perfect to upgrade those basic school supplies into school supplies that are fun to use and flashy!

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