Stick To Playtime: Back To School Crafts with Elmer's Glue
Star Shaker Notebook
You will need:
- Elmer’s Disappearing Purple Glue Stick
- Plain notebook
- Card (the same size as your notebook cover)
- Card border (the same size as your notebook cover)
- Plastic sheet (the same size as your notebook cover)
- Sequins
Method:
- Draw or paint your preferred design onto a piece of card the same size as your notebook cover
- Once finished, stick this design to the cover of your notebook
- Add a line of Elmer’s Disappearing Purple Glue to the outside edge of the cover and stick the card border on top.
- Sprinkle some sequins into the middle of the design and then add another layer of Elmer’s Disappearing Purple Glue on top of the card border.
- Cover this with a sheet of plastic the same size as your notebook cover and wait for it to dry, watching the colour change from purple to clear!
- Shake your newly decorated notebook and see all the sequins moving around.
DIY Bookmark
You will need:
- Elmer’s Blue Transparent Liquid Glue
- Sequins
- Plastic tray/box
- Hole punch
- Ribbon
Method:
- Using a narrow plastic box/tray, fill this with a layer of Elmer’s Blue Transparent Liquid Glue
- Sprinkle some decorative sequins on top whilst the glue is still wet and wait to dry
- Once dry you should be able to peel the glue away from the tray and cut this into your desired bookmark size & shape.
- Hole punch a hole at the top of the bookmark and then tie a ribbon through the hole.
- Add to your favourite book and you are ready to go!
Confetti Slime Stress Ball
You will need:
- Elmer’s Confetti Magical Liquid
- Elmer’s Clear School Glue
- Clear balloon
- Plastic bottle / funnel
- Old fishnet tights
Method:
- Pour a bottle of Elmer’s Clear Liquid Glue into a large bowl and then pour over the Elmer’s Confetti Magical Liquid
- Mix with a spoon until you have slime consistency
- Using a plastic bottle or a funnel pour your slime into a balloon and secure with a knot at the end
- Using an old pair of fishnet tights, wrap this around your balloon and then carefully tie the ends up
- Squeeze your stress ball and reveal the confetti inside.
Personalised Backpack
You will need:
- Elmer’s Silver Glitter Liquid Glue
- Plain backpack
- Stencil
Method:
- Place your stencil on top of your plain backpack and cover the shape of the stencil with Elmer’s Silver Glitter Liquid Glue and allow it to dry
- Repeat this process until you are happy with your design
- Allow to dry completely and then your new bag is ready to be used.
You’re A Star Slime
You will need:
- Elmer’s Metallic Slime Kit
- Large glass bowl
- Spoon
- Star sequins
- Star shaped plastic container
Method
- Using the Elmer’s Metallic Slime Kit, add the Metallic Glue and the Elmer’s Magical Liquid to a bowl
- Mix with a spoon until you have slime consistency
- Add in some star sequins and mix again
- Add your slime mixture to a star shaped plastic container and enjoy.
Adult supervision required. Not for children under 3 years. Wash hands before and after using. Contains small parts that can be swallowed – suffocation hazard. Contains biocides which may cause allergic reaction