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" Are your kids\u00A0bored with their\u00A0books? Sick of spiral-bound notebooks? We&amp;#039;ve got the solution to the school-drool\u00A0problem. These 10\u00A0smashing craft ideas are guaranteed to keep your kids entertained and organized once school rolls around.\u00A0 1. Collage-Covered Journal  This bright idea is a great way to make your youngster&amp;#039;s\u00A0notebook 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.\u00A0 Get the instructions here.  2. Whimsical\u00A0Desk Organizer  This fun\u00A0desk organizer is a super easy project, and it will inspire your kids\u00A0to keep things tidy\u00A0all year long.\u00A0 Get the instructions here. 3. \u00A0Crafty\u00A0Notebook Pocket  This crafty DIY project\u00A0not 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;\u00A0pencils, 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.\u00A0 5. 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  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.\u00A0Book-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\u00A0chic locker magnets are super simple to make, and there&amp;#039;s no need to purchase the main material. Chances are you already\u00A0have it laying around the house!  Get the instructions here. 9.\u00A0Fabulous 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.\u00A0 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\u00A0year. 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.\u00A0 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.\u00A0Write down the title and author\u00A0of each book \u00A0your 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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