Stylish Book Covers (NAPSA)—It’s back-to-school time and what better way for kids to get in school mode thanby being creative. Forget about those plain brown paperbagcoversof the past, today’s students can get crafty and make their own unique masterpieces. The following tips from the Hobby Industry Association (HIA) can help you get started: sv pare A = Paes Creating your own book covers is a fun project. Cover the book with a piece of solid colored paper (20” x 25”). Open book andplace it spine down on paper and trace around book, allowing 1” on the top and bottom, 2” on each side, then cut. Keeping book placed with spine down, fold top and bottom 1” in. Fold each side 2”. Trim any excess. Decorating ideas * Choose a theme such as sports, music, favorite hobby, flowers, pets, etc. Find patterned or bordered paper corresponding with the theme, then add other adornments such as stickers, diecuts, pop-outs and/or rubber stamps. * Create a “superstar collage” cover. Cut out pictures of favorite celebrities, musicians and quotes out of magazines. Then glue all over the cover. * Make an eye-catching glittery cover by using metallic paint pens, glitter sticks, sparkles, and rhinestones as decorations. * Scrapbook it. Use some of your favorite photographs to decorate a special cover that resembles a scrapbook page chock full of fun memories. For additional craft projects and tips, log onto www.i-craft.com.
