Blackout Poetry: using book pages, magazines, newspapers
via Scholastic: Blackout Poetry
Newspaper Blackout by Austin Kleon
How (and why) to make blackout poetry
Supplies needed: Sharpie pen, could also use other colored pens, pencils. Withdrawn or non-library books, magazines, newspapers.
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Microfilm: weaving a basket, making a bookmark
For baskets: old microfilm or filmstrips, scissors, ruler or yardstick. For the basket below (see Easter Basket video): 4 strips 14 inches long, 4 strips 18 inches long, 4 strips 18 inches long. One extra strip about 16 inches long for the handle (optional!). NOTE: these are lengths for square basket made below, but feel free to adjust lengths to create your own size of basket.
For Bookmarks: microfilm, scissors, self-seal laminating sheets (Scotch makes 8 1/2 x 11 size sheets, package of 10 sheets).
Create a Stylish Bookmark with 35mm Film
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Mosaic Ornaments from CD-ROMS/CDs: cut in pieces, create mosaic design onto clear ball ornaments
Supplies needed: old CD-ROMS/CDs, scissors or heavy-duty metal snips, hot glue gun, plastic ornaments, wide fabric ribbon (gold or green or silver ribbon suggested).
TIP: Place CDs in boiling hot water for 10 minutes to soften, then separate the two layers. Makes cutting up easier! Can also hole-punch CDs to get small dots.
Making CD ornaments from broken CDs
