thegreatadventure2015 decoration: altered composition books

<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's that time of year again, when our newspapers are filled with store circulars displaying ads for back to school clothes and school supplies!  While the deals are hot, why not stock up on some back to school art supplies to keep in your own craft cache? While you are shopping for all the things your kids need for school, be sure to pick up some extras for yourself and take advantage of the back to school sale prices! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZrMZECcMxWstaF0WeXllGThJFnZcJhpxTObZbuoh5IEXnJfcx9WRBE95SN7ZxmkJgJLqY3ZT5o6YhUZ1hzQrhXWhS_hIg3Pp6l5FYYSdYK2lo-4Pw0bMcfKQnMW16mksvCaWtEZrxm9q/s1600/Image6y.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZrMZECcMxWstaF0WeXllGThJFnZcJhpxTObZbuoh5IEXnJfcx9WRBE95SN7ZxmkJgJLqY3ZT5o6YhUZ1hzQrhXWhS_hIg3Pp6l5FYYSdYK2lo-4Pw0bMcfKQnMW16mksvCaWtEZrxm9q/s1600/Image6y.jpg" /></a></div> Here is a list of things that are commonly found in the school supplies isle that are usually on sale this time of year, along with some ideas for what YOU can use them for!: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0044SEQQI/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie=UTF8&tag=dishfundesign-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0044SEQQI"><img border="0" src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&Format=_SL160_&ASIN=B0044SEQQI&MarketPlace=US&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&tag=dishfundesign-20&ServiceVersion=20070822" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=dishfundesign-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0044SEQQI" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> Glue sticks - you can never have enough glue sticks! They really come in handy around the house and are great for art and craft projects. They are especially useful for any kind of paper crafts, scrap-booking, and card making. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0028N6PSS/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie=UTF8&tag=dishfundesign-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0028N6PSS"><img border="0" src="http://ws.assoc-amazon.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&Format=_SL160_&ASIN=B0028N6PSS&MarketPlace=US&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&tag=dishfundesign-20&ServiceVersion=20070822" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=dishfundesign-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0028N6PSS" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> Composition books - these sturdy classics are great to use as journals! Why not create a little altered art on the covers and turn them into art journals? I also use them for to-do lists, for home organization, as a place to jot down craft instructions and home improvement ideas.  <img height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6XRn3BYZTco-KSNS5ZxEgrRnYChk0cWCpMSFCrZVwgJQaBFUwB18_FoOpZNnhakW_Ibqs748gZSgZkhis6Y9op9hcb_ZFPyHBqqotQrnVq9yJ3e01EwT6lqwu7mks2KZdD7HnnRtmP1sa/s400/IMG_3539.JPG" width="400" /> Composition book caddy by <a href="http://splendorfallsmc.blogspot.com/2011/07/composition-caddy-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Splendorfalls</a> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZQnPgEka4BsqdtFDV2a1IRKH0rfb1O2GhiKg0WWTJlCopgTv-ZwnfUBovP7AxJFo2Hrtpl82fwWVmK5KIDZ-DQ5NzJ2BAiXod8RSZwiCFmpV6m6T8tLV-PvmNQEx-iPht6cRKayHMb5qY/s1600/Imagey1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZQnPgEka4BsqdtFDV2a1IRKH0rfb1O2GhiKg0WWTJlCopgTv-ZwnfUBovP7AxJFo2Hrtpl82fwWVmK5KIDZ-DQ5NzJ2BAiXod8RSZwiCFmpV6m6T8tLV-PvmNQEx-iPht6cRKayHMb5qY/s1600/Imagey1.jpg" /></a></div>Altered composition book tutorial by <a href="http://www.aestheticnest.com/2011/09/craft-pretty-paper-covered-composition.html#more" target="_blank">Aesthetic Nest</a> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwP0dB9oiejkYDPo9uj0MaLc3xJTf0nsu0yFh1MEVTLq659_eLnyqL1f21XUS7VizYRFwk-FNF-hEugrfnuDmdiAJuy4sxaXFZUt0jPmAj8rDdpnim2EGWN_2r2w0q1-t-cv4Ow-CjEbk/s1600/booksl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwP0dB9oiejkYDPo9uj0MaLc3xJTf0nsu0yFh1MEVTLq659_eLnyqL1f21XUS7VizYRFwk-FNF-hEugrfnuDmdiAJuy4sxaXFZUt0jPmAj8rDdpnim2EGWN_2r2w0q1-t-cv4Ow-CjEbk/s1600/booksl.jpg" /></a></div>Altered composition book by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/96616044/altered-cowboy-composition?ref=sr_gallery_30&ga_search_query=altered+composition+book&ga_order=price_desc&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_search_type=handmade" target="_blank">jtjujubees via Etsy</a> Crayons - If you haven't noticed the wave of melted crayon art that has been all over the net, you are missing out!  <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOxjqiHdbjqv3_WIreetklcvLtAOI579TtU3eh8Wapv8Kddbh9P_onE9EatZ99N8rvxMnlkKWtZe_H8-flA9e-qW_-pt7zI-J8rXTlTzR_uUqGmUfk5wtAGWWFck3tsNg8bC7wQnv3T0kQ/s1600/Image6y.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOxjqiHdbjqv3_WIreetklcvLtAOI579TtU3eh8Wapv8Kddbh9P_onE9EatZ99N8rvxMnlkKWtZe_H8-flA9e-qW_-pt7zI-J8rXTlTzR_uUqGmUfk5wtAGWWFck3tsNg8bC7wQnv3T0kQ/s1600/Image6y.jpg" /></a></div><a href="http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/55309901643383907_SJCxfwoe.jpg" target="_blank">Crayon heart wall art</a>  <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRVuDpjeCREEB5j7HsGFnk9hKVG-pVLikRpVoXpFnmckWU6o6Ov-ZfIWh-kcCvp6Lu06yRc_4RsMkyI-BGD0Nr5eZXGRKP1Uz4km1tgmfyEZNyJhAQoCHiX_AE44Rg4uHkmgjz7cbZUAgE/s1600/Image2i.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRVuDpjeCREEB5j7HsGFnk9hKVG-pVLikRpVoXpFnmckWU6o6Ov-ZfIWh-kcCvp6Lu06yRc_4RsMkyI-BGD0Nr5eZXGRKP1Uz4km1tgmfyEZNyJhAQoCHiX_AE44Rg4uHkmgjz7cbZUAgE/s1600/Image2i.jpg" /></a></div>Canvas + crayons + glue gun + hair dryer = crayon art by <a href="http://megduerksen.typepad.com/whatever/2011/08/you-knew-i-was-going-to-make-one.html" target="_blank">Whatever</a> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMH6fauHQiOmC0KqCKbzXR2CVnsudCHFqpOCOBU6DeaKAdfdZO-LQR7tHeosPZyTmSVH-FrID_YReNBxL9NLZ-6lzkq_E2D6UJM_lmYn01TNFYOj2WoqTpdhzYMAd7GtPy2KLjAVGTPWSP/s1600/Image3l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMH6fauHQiOmC0KqCKbzXR2CVnsudCHFqpOCOBU6DeaKAdfdZO-LQR7tHeosPZyTmSVH-FrID_YReNBxL9NLZ-6lzkq_E2D6UJM_lmYn01TNFYOj2WoqTpdhzYMAd7GtPy2KLjAVGTPWSP/s1600/Image3l.jpg" /></a></div><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/68117013084557756/" target="_blank">Melted crayon art</a>   <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyWyXKGxLBrPIG_pM4ofMMBL1c26OpeX0yaiDfmm-B-bl5Qzjyaip1iS4RH6fsB64pOHvQP62omRZ0vYz9NmZTksnDTQDgL6-0UzF40xJQWsvj_uMh9wz7lNsa2ynwSMnACWbzUON54zzV/s1600/prt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyWyXKGxLBrPIG_pM4ofMMBL1c26OpeX0yaiDfmm-B-bl5Qzjyaip1iS4RH6fsB64pOHvQP62omRZ0vYz9NmZTksnDTQDgL6-0UzF40xJQWsvj_uMh9wz7lNsa2ynwSMnACWbzUON54zzV/s1600/prt.jpg" /></a></div>Crayon initial by Nesting Sticks Colored pencils -  not only are these are great for drawing and coloring, but you can create with them too! <img alt="Sterling silver color pencil necklace, color collection - winter No. 1, the green and blue series" src="http://img2.etsystatic.com/000/0/5455502/il_570xN.189986422.jpg" /> Colored pencil necklace by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60891283/sterling-silver-color-pencil-necklace?ref=sr_gallery_17&ga_search_query=pencil+necklace&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_order=price_desc&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=all">huiyitan via Etsy</a> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN4s9Qp4QdxabckqdNPwrpLBXlhnHNCwE_Mu4iRL-58DtxDdinkJtLFkmiYa5WmxD51BsyIjXtODus2k1LjIle1tmypDa31yBVEk1iwIPPExSBnNS2tayqHi1JqaqOWy9zmvZiYwLFqy0/s1600/vase.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN4s9Qp4QdxabckqdNPwrpLBXlhnHNCwE_Mu4iRL-58DtxDdinkJtLFkmiYa5WmxD51BsyIjXtODus2k1LjIle1tmypDa31yBVEk1iwIPPExSBnNS2tayqHi1JqaqOWy9zmvZiYwLFqy0/s1600/vase.jpg" /></a></div>Vase made with colored pencils Glue them to a jar with hot glue! from <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/crafts/projects/easy-school-supply-crafts#slide-1">Country Living</a> <img alt="Colored pencils spring necklace with swarovski crystals." src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/5828088/il_570xN.346308156.jpg" /> Colored pencil necklace by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/98852355/colored-pencils-spring-necklace-with?ref=sr_gallery_18&ga_search_query=pencil+necklace&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_order=price_desc&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=all">Anrw via Etsy</a> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgntP88w56CbSTaVJp6wJrm5lQuv2MzAMXyGHQqBkM0j5mtdKlqImqQvdXArq_U1OddpuEzHfmyNEI2f66abM5Jqt5syE9jq-4qBgHz19adCGsK2s3lVcd_V5WdWD2jApBTqEkuMczv1xc/s1600/pencil.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgntP88w56CbSTaVJp6wJrm5lQuv2MzAMXyGHQqBkM0j5mtdKlqImqQvdXArq_U1OddpuEzHfmyNEI2f66abM5Jqt5syE9jq-4qBgHz19adCGsK2s3lVcd_V5WdWD2jApBTqEkuMczv1xc/s1600/pencil.jpg" /></a></div><a href="http://www.designmom.com/2011/08/diy-colored-pencil-jewelry/" target="_blank">Colored pencil bead DIY from Design Mom</a>.  The pencils are simply cut by hand with a small hacksaw (image 1), then rubbed on a piece of sandpaper to smooth the ends and edges (image 3), and then drilled with a small drill bit.  Rulers - Rulers are another thing that are currently very popular for crafts and  decorating! *Be sure to check out my previous post <a href="http://dishfunctionaldesigns.blogspot.com/2012/01/you-rule.html" target="_blank">You Rule! Yardsticks and Rulers Upcycled</a> for tons of other ruler craft ideas! <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYTZHNTEJ99h_UdZTWdV9C469LKSXuC5e8UXEdq7f5En5ee2JEXwr2siHoiLfhDWMHcBLBZ6yUH4wVBtN5vUGcoIlo3QGvG9nbRjvMdZeerWD02CneqTw-xU52A1xk1XKrIIjaZ2s_vsU/s1600/ss_100032462.jpg" /> Ruler frames by <a href="http://theletteredcottage.net/beachy-bedroom-on-bhg-com/" target="_blank">The Lettered Cottage</a> <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-_ZtDi1Ah9UFQgyjsrEJ39JwdglgrZh74KJmzREiOToNa14PTfbSVAz4XVtcK_lOwcI9lnJfGfd3RxJEK0_nR9czRmZCTgbuggsvHvuch3E1cA9Xh4tIYildvNvBTnYXF_hyzreRDW0Dm/s1600/221028294181663044_4rrV6C3B_c.jpg" /> Ruler stars by <a href="http://mamiejanes.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2011-09-05T17%3A49%3A00-05%3A00&max-results=7" target="_blank">Mamie Jane's</a> <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieZ8FAoY8N7mOA1zYvw0PTFWg4zyTxlEBVLM4AZruBd5eGx10mpFCvITSLAqAp3Lu9Gi7KoE0r6JYN55R8NihwLH_SpSNMth8XNvCaziRlmXH215eYP2X9gwM32QEl74gjSPy6f2ZATYMM/s1600/060910-kitchenopen2.jpg" /> Ruler backsplash for your kitchen sink from <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/kitchen-tour-the-trovers-open-118911" target="_blank">The Kitchn</a> <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhowMgNXLIXqPsA7lGt5k9_f5vXIztscMZVhwywOC5DvUfWhc-6aaGQ8QeALwzyx9DlPb718LnJOWegRoTQS52LReOlnH5aAENbWw4uKGgrI6JveNsx43-uvo68k4tloAUtu2Fq58ZQbVIJ/s1600/65865213269804503_4bTX8s3a_c+%25281%2529.jpg" /> Yardstick coat rack <a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/storage/projects/how-to-make-coat-rack/" target="_blank">DIY from BHG</a> Pencils - there's nothing that says "back to school" like a No.2 yellow pencil! Check out what some creative folks made with them. <img alt="Pencil Eraser Necklace - Teacher or writers gift" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/5705918/il_570xN.334009516.jpg" /> Pencil and eraser necklace by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/98982803/pencil-eraser-necklace-teacher-or?ref=sr_gallery_32&ga_search_query=pencil+necklace&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_order=price_desc&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=all">DaisyDeux via Etsy</a> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ioluNSWjMrH7nh-s5hRcC_W0Z4d7gSpekVWxBmBz4V1Arx9xDzVUvkGjtqGwZZA4r3o8lXzWYx3QtGldzJM50OZy_hY6wC3aYXbVZuPqKYne9hiCRxcwAMKf743VaRcRz5B9xPHapIAa/s1600/Imaget4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ioluNSWjMrH7nh-s5hRcC_W0Z4d7gSpekVWxBmBz4V1Arx9xDzVUvkGjtqGwZZA4r3o8lXzWYx3QtGldzJM50OZy_hY6wC3aYXbVZuPqKYne9hiCRxcwAMKf743VaRcRz5B9xPHapIAa/s1600/Imaget4.jpg" /></a></div>Pencil wreath DIY (great for teachers!) by <a href="http://organizeyourstuffnow.com/wordpress/pencil-and-cork-wreath">Organize & Decorate Everything</a> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwnvuJNPxvZ2ryP5AW-HYN67ofJ4XSdkbhNkL2NCktnEBW62yDaNB19zI8y04WHPsLpSKSnj1zjzy-gmGAYrsm8nbhoaADVUKcRLwn9n3jFb6MmLrbAc7wD2YnoVppdTPrsU-YHIC_iORY/s1600/Image5t.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwnvuJNPxvZ2ryP5AW-HYN67ofJ4XSdkbhNkL2NCktnEBW62yDaNB19zI8y04WHPsLpSKSnj1zjzy-gmGAYrsm8nbhoaADVUKcRLwn9n3jFb6MmLrbAc7wD2YnoVppdTPrsU-YHIC_iORY/s1600/Image5t.jpg" /></a></div>Back to school pencil and chalkboard wreath by <a href="http://thenatureofgrace.blogspot.com/2011/08/back-to-school-pencil-wreath.html">The Nature of Grace</a> Other supplies -  flash cards, pens, markers, glue, and tape are also great to add to your crafting stash so while the prices are rock bottom, stock up.  What do you think? 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