A recipe box is a handy thing to have in the kitchen.  Despite the fact that recipes are readily available online, once you’re in the kitchen, it’s still much easier to refer to a recipe in your recipe box than it is to refer to a recipe on your laptop.  You can wipe away any spills on your laminated recipes (if you get any spills onto your keyword, now that’s another story).

Material for Decorated Recipe Box:

Recipe box.  You can find one in a thrift store or craft store.  Or, you can recycle an used cookie tin.

Material to decorate the recipe box with (paper, stickers, stamps, buttons, beads, etc)

Glue

Instructions for Decorated Recipe Box:

1. Glue pieces of paper onto the recipe box as desired
2. Decorate the recipe box with additional embellishments

Bonus Idea: If you’re looking for a last minute holiday gift idea, fill a decorated recipe box with your favorite holiday recipes. To make it really special, include a dozen cookies from one of your holiday cookie recipes.

This laminated paper placemats craft project is one of those kid craft projects that are truly versatile. There are so many variations – each only limited by your kids’ imagination.  These placemats are completely waterproof and can be easily cleaned by wiping them with warm water.  A wonderful way to showcase family photos, travel mementos and your kids’ artwork, these handmade placemats also make great housewarming gift or holiday hostess gift.

Material for Laminated Paper Placemat:

A sheet of 10×12 paper for every placemat

Artwork to decorate the placemats (photos, drawings, scraps, travel mementos, magazine clippings, leaves, stamps, pressed flowers etc)

Glue stick

Instruction for Laminated Paper Placemat:

1. Decorate the pieces of paper on one or both sides.
2. Laminate the finished sheets of paper.  For most people who don’t have a laminator at home, this can be done at your local copy store.

Who says scrapbook crafts has to stay in a scrapbook? This is an easy kid craft project that can be personalized in a thousand ways, including scrapbooking. It’s also a thoughtful, budget-conscious idea for holiday craft or birthday craft – instead of buying presents, your kid can give out these functional checkbook covers to each of their favorite adults.  They can simply customize the checkbook cover to include each person’s favorite movies, bands, sports teams, etc.  You get the idea.  It’s especially handy for those last minute gifts and stocking stuffer.  I also think it’s a wonderful way of showcasing your kids artwork and scrapbooking skills.

Anyways, without further ado, let’s get to the instructions!

Scrapbook Crafts Supplies:

• Clear plastic checkbook cover (You can get these at office supply stores)
• Scrapbook crafts paper.  Whatever you desire – it can be gift wrap, old map, magazine pages, newspaper, recycled grocery bags, or your kids’ artwork

Scrapbook Crafts Instruction:

1. Open the checkbook cover and lay the cover flat on a table.
2. Trace the shape of the checkbook cover onto your paper and cut the paper to the shape of the checkbook cover.  (You may want to cut along the inside of the trace to ensure that the paper is slightly smaller than the checkbook cover.)
3. If you’ve opted to use plain paper, ask your kids to draw their favorite things onto the paper using crayons, color pencils and marker. Or, if your kids are into scrapbooking, have them create a mini-scrapbook page by laying out some family photos onto the paper.
4. When you’re done with the paper, simply slide it into the clear plastic checkbook cover. Your kids have just created a simple, highly personal DIY holiday craft, ready to be gifted!

Here are some images of checkbook cover scrapbook craft projects for your inspiration!