Not So Usual Celebrations
July 5th is Workaholics Day. So for all of you who did not bother to relax and chill on this 4th of July extended weekend, you might want to consider that this day is for you. In case you haven’t had a chance to check it out (and of course if you are a workaholic you would not have had a chance) there is a website devoted to workaholics. Check it out at www.workaholic.org The call themselves the Workaholic’s International Network, because the initials spell out WIN and we all know that workaholics are winners, at least in the work department. Perhaps, and this is only a suggestions, they suffer from an inability to find a harmonic balance in life, but you can certainly count on them to get the job done.
On the website you will find several suggestions for a survival kit, including a coffee mug, a clock with no hands, and a picture frame so that folks who love the workaholic can stay connected. In fact, it is this picture frame that we are going to encourage you to make with students.
If you have never tried making a picture frame, using craft foam can be the perfect place to start. To make this picture frame you will need the following supplies:
- craft foam (2 different colors)
- a photo to frame
- a hole punch
- scissors
- Tacky or white clue
- 5-7” of narrow ribbon
- items to decorate the frame with (foam cutouts, pain, sequins, buttons, yarn, etc.)
Directions:
- Choose a photo to frame and decide on a shape for the frame and cut the shape out of the foam (both pieces). Remember that all types of shapes will make a great frame.
- Cut a display hole in one of the pieces of foam, this is the piece that will be in the front.
- Glue the picture to the back of the frame.
- Glue front of the frame to the back, centering the picture inside the frame
- Decorate with foam cut-outs, yarn, buttons, or other items
- Punch a hole in the top and string with the ribbon.
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