Does your kiddo have a tendency to destroy their books? You know- chew on, slobber, rip...
Little Miss can be a bit enthusiastic when she reads so I decided to make her very own board book that she can do whatever she wants with and it didn't cost me a cent!
It's definitely a hit! She loves it so much she won't even let me read it to her.
This book is all hers:)
Materials:
- Cardboard Restaurant coasters: mine are courtesy of Outback
- Scraps of paper
- Clear contact paper
- Elmers
- Hole puncher
1. Cut your paper to fit the coasters and decide the order for your pages
2. I used mod podge to finish my pages, but it seemed to get a bit sticky in the heat. Instead I would laminate the pages or cover them with clear contact paper. Here's a quick tour of my book:
3. If you have a lift-the-flap enthusiast in your house you can also add some flaps. I mod podged both sides of mine to make them sturdier. I stood them up to dry (again.... I'd go with laminating)
4. Score the edge of each flap and then glue down.
5. Punch holes and bind. I used jump rings at first, but little miss figured out how to get those off, so we switched to ribbon.
Happy Reading:)
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I love this. I would love to give it a try, my little guy loves reading!
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike!! I just started a new upcycling series using these same free chipboard coasters and I linked my first project up to your party on Friday :)
ReplyDeleteKeri
shakentogether.blogspot.com
Such a cute idea. I may try this. My daughter is 4, but she is still violent with books. Also, she'd love to help make one, with me!
ReplyDeleteGREAT IDEA!!! I love it. I wonder how it would work to add pics of family members that are a distance away. Since it's laminated it should be water proof....ummm drool proof... right!?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the idea... Outback coasters whoda thunk it. :)
I love this. What a genius idea. I'll need to go snag some coasters and make a book!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and fabulous idea!!! I just stumbled upon your site, and love it! I'm your newest follower. I'd love to have you stop by my site and follow me too :)
ReplyDeleteI also host a For the Kids Link Party every Friday (still open now). I'd love to have you stop by and join in on the fun! Hope to have you by!
:)rachel at http://sunscholars.blogspot.com
This is so adorable! My son would have loved a book like that...in fact, he probably still would! I think this is a great reason for hubby to take me to Outback and get "supplies", don't you? :)
ReplyDeleteAmy
oneartmama.blogspot.com
OH WOW!! this is just adorable!! im so making this one!! love you craft projects, keep up the good work u are giving me alot of ideas
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