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Virtual Event: DIY Back to School
2021-08-31 16:00:00 2021-08-31 16:45:00 America/New_York Virtual Event: DIY Back to School Make your gear the coolest in school with fun and useful crafts! Recommended for ages 9 to 12. Online - Virtual Room - South Creek

Tuesday, August 31
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2021-08-31 16:00:00 2021-08-31 16:45:00 America/New_York Virtual Event: DIY Back to School Make your gear the coolest in school with fun and useful crafts! Recommended for ages 9 to 12. Online - Virtual Room - South Creek

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Virtual Room - South Creek

Make your gear the coolest in school with fun and useful crafts! Recommended for ages 9 to 12.

Supplies for 1st craft:

  • Scrapbook paper or colored paper (multiple sheets, assorted colors)
  • Markers
  • Clear tape or laminating sheets
  • Hole punch
  • Yarn or string
  • Paperclip (colored or silver)
  • Ribbon
  • Glue stick
  • Scissors

Supplies for 2nd craft:

  • Binder or folder or notebook
  • Option 1:
    • Hot glue
    • Pipe cleaners
  • Option 2:
    • Scrapbook/patterned paper (different patterns or colors)
    • Glue stick
    • Scissors
    • Ruler
    • Mod Podge
    • Shape punch (optional)

This is a virtual event hosted through Zoom.  Please provide your email at registration.  You will receive an email with a link to access Zoom before the event.

A computer with access to the internet and speakers or headsets are required.

If using a mobile device, Android and iOS users must install the Zoom App (App Store or Play Store).  However, please note interactivity may be limited.  Additional information will be included in the email from your event host.  

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker/DIY | Arts & Crafting |

TAGS: | southcreek | beanstack | bb-childrens | back-to-school |

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