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Kid Made Modern:
Bubble Wrap Paper

©2009 Todd Oldham/Courtesy www.ammobooks.com
 

It’s too cold outside. There’s nothing on TV. You’ve read all your books. Sigh. You're out of things to do! Lucky for you the book Kid Made Modern by Todd Oldham is chock-full of 52 easy-to-do crafts.


Simple, fun and creative craft projects make this book the best Saturday afternoon boredom buster ever. Most of the materials that ya use are recycled stuff that you can find lyin' around the house (hello, helping the environment!). Clear, colorful pictures guide you through each step of the craft so you'll never make a mistake or have a problem understanding the directions.


Bonus about this book? It'll also teach you a few cool things about drawing and sewing and show you all-new ways to use tape and paper. With the holiday season coming up fast, buy it now to craft up your own DIY gift or give it to your BFF as a prezzie. Psst! Check the book out right now at ammobooks.com!
 
Bubble Wrap Paper

Want to have the cutest wrapping paper or book cover EVER? Looking for a cheap alternative to cloth book covers and expensive wrapping paper? Check out this cute, easy craft that can be created any way you like.


©2009 Todd Oldham/Courtesy www.ammobooks.com

What You'll Need:

Grocery bags
Bubble Wrap
Acrylic Paint (any colors you want)
Wide paint brush
Scissors


What You'll Do:

1. Cut down one side of the brown paper bag and cut out the bottom. Remove the handles (if need be).
2. Lay our your bag flat and cut a piece of big bubble wrap the same size.
3. Paint the bubble wrap in stripes of your fave colors, patterns, designs, whatever!
4. While lining up the edges, place the paper bag straight down on top of the painted bubble wrap and press down evenly.
5. Pull the paper away from the wrap and lay out flat to dry.


For your textbook:

1. Fold the top and bottom edges of the printed bag to match the height of the book. Lay the book on top, fold the ends in and trim off excess.
2. Slip the book’s edge into the cover and close the book.
3. Tuck in and adjust the end folds for a perf fit!


To wrap prezzies in:

1. Lay the present box on the paper and cut so you have enough paper to cover the box.

2. Wrap like you would with regular wrapping paper.


Kid Made Modern by Todd Oldham. Copyright © 2009. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, AMMO Books, Los Angeles, CA.

BY CAITLIN R. ON 11/12/2009 8:00:00 AM 21 COMMENTS

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21 READER COMMENTS

MOD!MOD! I am not sure if I already posted this or not, but for Christmas I usually get my two best friends a gift. Last year it was jewelery and a picture of all of us. This year I want to get them something creative and different. Do you have any ideas for gifts? Thanks!

 

Hey girly, you could get them friendship bracelets. They could each be in your fave colors with beads on them. Smile

Lynae P.

kaitlyn5 on 12/6/2009 3:15:30 PM

MOD! MOD! For Christmas I usually get my two best friends a christmas gift. This year I want to be creative and give them something different. Do you have any ideas that are easy and cheap to make or buy? Thanks!

 

Hey chica, you could give them friendship bracelets or a personalized picture frame with a pic of all three of you guys in it. Smile

Lynae P.

kaitlyn5 on 12/6/2009 3:10:37 PM

Mod I am making a flecce tie blanket for my bud for christmas. also a pillow. what elese should i get her?

 

Hey babe,

I think that's enough for a present, but you could throw in a mix or a picture of the two of you or check out the craft section in fun stuff for more ideas

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

erichmo on 11/27/2009 7:54:31 PM

those are all pretty sweet!
yummy lookin cupcakes
cool lanterns, rly inventive:o

flutestar on 11/24/2009 3:55:23 PM

MOD~
i love making cool crafts!is it possible to post pictures on your GL comments?then i could show other people my ideas!
thanx!




Hey girl! Sorry, I'm pretty sure you can't post pics. However, describe what you do and tell the girls where they might be able to find a pic.

xoxo

Liz 
Liz L.

singasolo on 11/16/2009 2:38:20 PM

sweet!i am soooooooooooooo going to try this!
P.S i need a crafter crazy girl to be crafting head for my club! go to club dreamerz if u r interested!

singasolo on 11/16/2009 2:34:02 PM

MOD MOD MOD MOD i have a couple questions(PLEASE RESPOND) 1. what modern political leader is considered a villian and a hero? 2. one of my best friends is going to have a dance party and my crush is her best friend... any ways to get him to dance with me? he knows i exhist and all but i think he only thinks of me as a freind...help! 3. during my bball game earlier today i was weazing like crazy and my throat and chest burned really badly....i dont have asthma but i was wondering if there was any possible way of developing it... 4. I have so many more questions so can you tell me when it is easiest for you mods to respond? best of luck Smile

 

Hey girl! I'm not too sure about your first question; you might have to do a little research for that! Try talking to your crush and flirting a little. It will be easier to ask him to dance! And the third question, you might have to see a doc more. They will know more about your medical history and be able to tell you about your sitch. There is no one time that is better or worse for mods to respond; it just depends on how busy the blog is !

-Taeler

Taeler L.

kittybug101101 on 11/15/2009 8:58:20 PM

That sounds so awesome! I might make it tomorrow <3

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rosebubbles101 on 11/13/2009 8:50:21 PM

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Club In on 11/13/2009 3:39:01 PM

these are supeerrr cute ideas!!! especially with christmas coming around!! we did something like this a few years ago, so maybe i'll wrap the teacher's christmas present like this ;p

beastiez on 11/12/2009 10:44:10 PM

it works better if you have different designs

sparkles333 on 11/12/2009 9:04:04 PM

I reeeally reeeally want that!!! It would be good for THanksgiving and Winter break. BD

nerdykitty97 on 11/12/2009 8:21:05 PM

MOD-
Hey, I liked this guy and he liked me (i dont think he knew i liked him) and now he doesn't like me anymore. What is a quick way to get over him?? Thanks so much! <3




Hey girl, try distancing yourself from him. Stick to your other friends. Absence only helps you get over a boy in this case.

xoxo 
Alyssa B.

starr022 on 11/12/2009 8:03:02 PM

Thats cool but i dotn think i would use it much

dogluver82 on 11/12/2009 7:39:07 PM

hey mod,
We have been reading The Outsiders in english and we just finished the book today. I am so inspired because the author was only 15 when she began writing it and then got it published at 16. Also a girl that attended the high school I will be going to next year wrote a book for her senior project. Not only did she write a book but she got it published at age 18 and got 10,000$ up front! I'm so inspired by young author that get their work published and I would love to do the same. I just have no idea what to write about. I can't find much inspiration and I can usually only start a story and now keep it going. Do you have any recommendations to keep a story going or how to pursue my dream?
thanks,
ash




Hey girl, make a goal to write a little each day. November is actually National Novel Writing Month, so a lot of people are writing with you. Start by writing about the people you encounter each day. Maybe that quiet person at lunch? Everyone has a back story. It's up to you to expand it.

xoxo 
Alyssa B.

sweetreddancer on 11/12/2009 7:24:50 PM

That's really cool! I gotta try that!

fabgal2 on 11/12/2009 6:53:52 PM

Very cool!
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CLUB GLAMOUROUS! on 11/12/2009 4:35:48 PM

that's so cool!

glamgirlteen on 11/12/2009 12:45:17 PM

Looks cool. I will definitely make this for my niece and nephew.

photographynut2008 on 11/12/2009 11:50:19 AM

MOD MOD MOD when Christmas season comes around r there gonna be articles on how 2 decorate 4 Christmas? i go crazy decorating,so it would be awesome if there were.thx!!

 

Hey girl! Great idea! I'll def pass that along! Thanks!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

morgo1300 on 11/12/2009 10:33:15 AM


    

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