Stick To Playtime: Back To School Crafts with Elmer's Glue 

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: 

  1. Draw or paint your preferred design onto a piece of card the same size as your notebook cover
  2. Once finished, stick this design to the cover of your notebook
  3. Add a line of Elmer’s Disappearing Purple Glue to the outside edge of the cover and stick the card border on top. 
  4. 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. 
  5. 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!  
  6. 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: 

  1. Using a narrow plastic box/tray, fill this with a layer of Elmer’s Blue Transparent Liquid Glue
  2. Sprinkle some decorative sequins on top whilst the glue is still wet and wait to dry
  3. Once dry you should be able to peel the glue away from the tray and cut this into your desired bookmark size & shape. 
  4. Hole punch a hole at the top of the bookmark and then tie a ribbon through the hole. 
  5. 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: 

  1. Pour a bottle of Elmer’s Clear Liquid Glue into a large bowl and then pour over the Elmer’s Confetti Magical Liquid
  2. Mix with a spoon until you have slime consistency
  3. Using a plastic bottle or a funnel pour your slime into a balloon and secure with a knot at the end 
  4. Using an old pair of fishnet tights, wrap this around your balloon and then carefully tie the ends up 
  5. Squeeze your stress ball and reveal the confetti inside.

 

Personalised Backpack 

You will need: 

  • Elmer’s Silver Glitter Liquid Glue
  • Plain backpack 
  • Stencil 

Method: 

  1. 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
  2. Repeat this process until you are happy with your design 
  3. 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

  1. Using the Elmer’s Metallic Slime Kit, add the Metallic Glue and the Elmer’s Magical Liquid to a bowl 
  2. Mix with a spoon until you have slime consistency
  3. Add in some star sequins and mix again 
  4. 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