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"Are your kids&amp;amp;nbsp;bored with their&amp;amp;nbsp;books? Sick of spiral-bound notebooks? We&amp;#039;ve got the solution to the school-drool&amp;amp;nbsp;problem. These 10&amp;amp;nbsp;smashing craft ideas are guaranteed to keep your kids entertained and organized once school rolls around.&amp;amp;nbsp; 1. Collage-Covered Journal  This bright idea is a great way to make your youngster&amp;#039;s&amp;amp;nbsp;notebook covers sassier and more true to them. Plus, it&amp;#039;s a great way to use up those old magazines you&amp;#039;ve had lying around for ages.&amp;amp;nbsp; Get the instructions here.  2. Whimsical&amp;amp;nbsp;Desk Organizer  This fun&amp;amp;nbsp;desk organizer is a super easy project, and it will inspire your kids&amp;amp;nbsp;to keep things tidy&amp;amp;nbsp;all year long.&amp;amp;nbsp; Get the instructions here. 3. &amp;amp;nbsp;Crafty&amp;amp;nbsp;Notebook Pocket  This crafty DIY project&amp;amp;nbsp;not only looks fabulous on your child&amp;#039;s notebooks, but it&amp;#039;s incredibly useful. Help them keep track of all of the small supplies they tend to misplace;&amp;amp;nbsp;pencils, pens and paperclips will never get lost again. Get the instructions here. 4. &amp;quot;Handy&amp;quot; Portfolio  Keep all of their homework and activities together in one place with this personalized, easy-to-make portfolio. Be sure to make it as colorful as your child&amp;#039;s personality. Get the instructions here.&amp;amp;nbsp; \u200B5. Cool Customized Water Bottle  We all know that staying hydrated is a key component of staying healthy. What better way to make sure your kid&amp;#039;s never thirsty by sending along a water bottle? They&amp;#039;ll want to carry this one everywhere with them--especially since it has a cool splash of their own style. Get the instructions here.  6. Cheerful Butterfly Magnet\u200B  This cute butterfly magnet deserves a spot high up on your fridge. Use it to hang your kids&amp;#039; art projects and good grades. Get the instructions here.  7.&amp;amp;nbsp;\u200BBook-Tracking Bookmark  Not only will this bookmark help keep your kids&amp;#039; books in optimal condition, but it will encourage them to read. After all, after they fill one bookmark up, they&amp;#039;ll be able to make a new one! Get the instructions here.  8. Bottle-cap Locker Magnets  These&amp;amp;nbsp;chic locker magnets are super simple to make, and there&amp;#039;s no need to purchase the main material. Chances are you already&amp;amp;nbsp;have it laying around the house! Get the instructions here. 9.&amp;amp;nbsp;\u200BFabulous Feather Pen  Sparkles, feathers, and glittery ribbons... What more could a little girl ask for? She&amp;#039;ll totally love this trendy feather pen, and it will encourage her to improve her writing and cursive skills.&amp;amp;nbsp; Get the instructions here.  10. Chic Notebook-Page T-Shirt  This absolutely adorable notebook-paper-themed T-shirt is a great way to start off the school&amp;amp;nbsp;year. It will put your child in the right attitude to learn, and it will look great on the first day of school. Get the instructions here.&amp;amp;nbsp; 11. Blossoming Book Tree  This craft is an easy, fall-themed decoration that will have your kids enthralled. We recommend using the leaves as book trackers.&amp;amp;nbsp;Write down the title and author&amp;amp;nbsp;of each book &amp;amp;nbsp;your child has read throughout the school year on a leaf, and watch the tree grow! Get the instructions here.  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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