Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Library Class

For the last four summers, I've done a class at the library during the summer reading program. This year, I decided that we're going to alter clipboards!


Since Hobby Lobby has paper for 1/2 off this week, my girls and I went there today to pick out paper for my class project. I love this paper from Paper Studio. There wasn't enough of just one design, so we picked two. Half the class will use one design, and half the class will use the other. The solid color cardstock will be use to personalize the clipboard. The red will be a mat, and the blue will be used for either personalization or I will type up something on the computer. I might type up something really clever like "MY clipboard!" or something like that!! I just need Michael's to have ribbon on sale, and I will be getting ribbon for them to tie onto the clip. The class is only 45 minutes, and it's for preschool through 4th grade. From past experience, the majority of the kids are preschool age, so my projects need to be quick, easy, and impressive! I think an altered clipboard will be awesome!

Have a great day, and thanks for stopping by!

14 comments :

Unknown said...

What a fun project for the kids.

Jeni Glee said...

I am so proud of you working at the summer reading program at the Library; what a wonderful and fun thing to do. I love your project that you plan on doing....what makes this great is that your daughters are involved too and will carry on this spirit of service as they grow older.

Chris said...

i think that would make a great craft....i like that paper too..i wish we had a hobby lobby here, but the white trash only need used appliance and axe stores...i really don't think i will ever fit in here! LOL >"< are you doing modge podge on those clipboards? with pre schoolers? you might need me to send you some refreshments...LOL

Alex said...

Wonderful project - they will love it, Carol! Oh, how I miss HL!! I can' wait to see what you come up with! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

Judy said...

What a fantastic community service project for you to take part in. And I love that your girls are involved in helping you prepare for it.

wendy said...

So glad to see what you came up with. Bless your heart for helping with thise!! The kids are totally going to love this!!

Becky G said...

I can't wait to see these when they are done! The kids will love them! You are aces in my book!!!!

Sharon Caudle said...

What a wonderful idea Carol! I love that paper. this craft project is going to turn out amazing!

Risa said...

Oh my...the papers are so lovely and I think they will make any project look good!

Deborah said...

The kiddos are going to love Auntie Carol! Have fun! Deb

Latisha said...

fun class! i have the same question chris has...modge podge with little kids? Or are you using something else? I want to see pictures.

Deb said...

fabulous idea Carol, I am sure the kids will love them

Unknown said...

YOUR JUST SOOOO AWESOME CAROL! I MIGHT JUMP ON A PLANE AND COME FOR A CLASS!..LOL
SERIOUSLY GOOD ON YOU FOR TEACHING A READING PROGRAM & THOSE KIDS ARE GOING TO JUST LOVE CREATING AN ALTERED CLIPBOARD! I MADE ONE A FEW MONTHS AGO,I MUST REMEMBER TO PUT IT ON MY BLOG! HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND CAROL!

Fe-Fe said...

What a fabulous idea. I'm sure the kids will love it.