(NAPSI)-It's back-to-school time and what better way for kids to get in school mode than by being creative. Students can get crafty and make their own unique masterpieces. The following tips can help you get started:

If using a grocery bag,
Gently tear open bag along the seam on back.
Cut off bottom of bag.

Lay paper or bag down flat, printed side down, on a hard surface.
Place open book down with spine centered on paper.

Fold under top and bottom of bag to the height of the book.

Cutting off excess, fold sides of bag in, sliding cover of the book into the "pockets" of the book cover.
- Choose a theme such as sports, music, favorite hobby, flowers, pets, etc. Find patterned or bordered paper corresponding with the theme, then add other adornments such as stickers, die-cuts, pop-outs and/or rubber stamps.
- Create a "superstar collage" cover. Cut out pictures of favorite celebrities, musicians and quotes out of magazines. Then glue all over the cover.
- Make an eye-catching glittery cover by using metallic paint pens, glitter sticks, sparkles, and rhinestones as decorations.
- Scrapbook it. Use some of your favorite photographs to decorate a special cover that resembles a scrapbook page chock full of fun memories.
For additional craft projects and tips, log onto www.i-craft.com.
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