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Take a jumbo craft stick 1 and measure a 1/2 inch in from the end and mark with a
pencil. Make a larger pencil mark that is centered from the top and bottom of the stick. Measure and mark the other end of the stick. Mark the holes as evenly spaced on both sides as possible.
Place the stick in 2 theWeRMemory Keepers Chomper tool, set
at a 1/4-inch hole. Center the Chomper hole over the marked point on the craft stick.
Squeeze
punch to make the hole. Be
careful because the small wood piece may pop out of the punch.
other side of the jumbo craft stick. Make the holes as evenly spaced as possible. Line this craft stick up with the second craft stick. Use the pencil to mark the holes. Punch out the holes.
5 Decorate the craft stick
with paints, washi tape, stickers, etc. You only need to decorate one side of one stick.
Place the two craft sticks together,
the decorated side facing out. Match
the holes up. Insert the screws in the holes from the front to the back.
Creating that
TStaying In That Creative Frame Of Mind
his week’s project is a unique photo make the holes ahead of time, leaving them to
holder. You can use this same tech- just decorate and assemble. You can also use
nique with other things like a clip- these as place cards on buffet or dinner settings. • 2 jumbo craft sticks (No. • We R Crop-a-dile Multi
board or canvas panel. You’ll have to adjust the They also make simple sign holders for craft 77676437) Punch (No. 30208986), We R
size and length of the screws to accommodate for the heavier, larger piece.
fairs. Have fun creating your own designs! You can find this project sheet and many
• 2 long screws, 1 1/2 inches, fully threaded
This is a great keiki activity if you prep and
more at benfranklinhawaii.com.
• 2 matching nuts
• washi tape, paint,
decorations, etc. • ruler
• pencil
Crop-a-dile Hole Punch (No. 30067868) and eyelet setter; or Fiskars hand drill (No. 30065910)
Note: This sample uses #10-24 x 1-1/2-inch steel machine screws and nuts.
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Use the punch to make a hole on the
Twist the nuts onto the screws.
Slip a photo in between the two sticks. Loosen the nut, if needed, and retighten. The length
of the screws in
the back will
help prop the
photo holder up.
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other substrates like clipboards or a canvas panel. You can glue buttons, flowers, stickers, etc. over the screw tops on the front to decorate them.
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