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Recycled Brown Bag Bracelets

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  • brown shopping bag
    shipping tape
    printer
    stick-on velcro

1. cut a brown shopping bag to 8.5 x 11 size.

2. In Microsoft word, choose a clip art image or images to create a rectangle design

3. Print the design on the piece of brown bag that has been cut to size

4. adhere packing tape to each side of the rectangle image and cut to fit your wrist.

5. attach sticky velcro on each end for fastening.

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This project was submitted by sazall (Jen). Thanks Jen!


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also why couldnt you laminate it it would also be cool to let a small child design it ,with their art work.

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I like this idea alot because it's environmentally friendly. It's creative and has endless options for materials and patterns. Yes, paper does rip easily, but the point of this craft likely isn't to wear paper jewelery and accessories.. To me, the point is to spend time with my kids, and seeing them enjoy doing something creative and their own. That memory is far more valuable than any jewelery.. paper or not.

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I don't like this one. it doesn't look like a bracelet

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"incredimean" and "imma" Instead of crafts, take some English classes, maybe etiquette too.

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its crazy how some people are like incredimean lol its just a craft chill dont like it dont comment. imma fan.

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actually instead of paper we can use another thing i`ve tons of ideas!!!

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VERY BAD IDEA EASY TO RIP. DON'T REALLY LIKE IT UNLESS YOU WAS MAKING IT FOR KIDS. STILL WHY WOULD YOU WANT YOUR KIDS TO WEAR PAPER ITEMS. LOL

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Instead of using your printer try finding colorful magazine pictures, cut to size & complete as directed. Very Pretty!

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ewwww... i hate this idea. I only hate it because it is made out of paper and i mean who wants to wear paper? not any one i no. sry i hate it. Thanks 4 trying though.

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Cool& simple!

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That's really cool, I like it! =]