When we were asked for our list of card games for kids to play with a deck of cards, we had our go-to games to share. But, there had to be more. A deck of cards is one of the cheapest games to buy when on a budget, so we put our decks to good
Send gratitude with this bright letter-pressed card by artist and illustrator Phoebe Wahl. A gnome offers a big mushroom as thanks with a fun scalloped edge detail. Front of card reads: "Thank you so much" Blank inside Dimensions: 4.25 x 5.5 with scalloped edges Comes with kraft paper envelope - Phoebe Wahl & Co. is a female-owned art production studio based in Bellingham, WA. Her mission is to nurture a sense of belonging, inspire connection, and spark imagination through her fantastical folksy artwork.
I'll be your Doo-Doo Ninja.
Front of card reads "You radiate good energy" Blank inside Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.25 inches Comes packed with open end envelope with multi-color flecks Made in the USA - Someday Studio is women-owned and based in Clinton, Massachusetts.
The subreddit r/INEEEEDIT has a pretty bold introduction. Its moderators call this online community the home to the coolest products on the internet. But once you start scrolling through its content, you realize it's kinda accurate, too.
Otto Tragy, illustration for a card deck, Whist No 260, 1898. Altenburger Spielkartenfabrik, Germany. The deck remained successful until late in the 1920s. Via dxpo
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I saw the idea on Pinterest to make a top hat out of playing cards and I just couldn’t resist trying it. Although the suggested method took more then one deck of cards. So I decided to do it …
In my previous post, I reviewed Paper Folding Templates, by Trish Witkowski (Apple Press, 2012). The author expressed the desire for the templates to be used as "a springboard for creativity". Today's blogpost projects are based upon a couple of the wow-factor designs in the book. First up, a couple of Fold 'n' Twist Cards, based upon the Twist Fold card on page 151: The design is true to the template, whose design lines are similar to these: I simply dropped a design into the format. (The circle of text in the centre says "Happy Spring!", in case you were wondering.) After that straightforward use of the format, I decided to experiment and turn the idea into a flower shape: With inner petals No inner petals These cards are big fun in that they have a TARDIS-like effect - bigger on the inside (once they have been opened). Like so: To open, pull petals in opposite directions. Remove the seal first! Tah dah! The text reads " Birthday Wishes". Since I was pursuing a Springtime/flower theme, I then followed up with a hexagonal design. The book featured a folded card with a configuration similar to the Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt pattern: I played around with it, edited it down and tried different folding methods to come up with these: The basic pattern is like this: I have always been partial to swirls! Pinch the corners to make the triangles, fold them flat to the centre, spiralling them round. So there you go - start with a template, then experiment. Here are your downloadable printables (my original designs, not using the templates from the book, but using the ideas in the book as a starting point): TwistFoldSpring.pdf TwistFoldBirthdayFlowerPetal.pdf TwistFoldBirthdayFlower.pdf FoldingFlowerGetWell.pdf FoldingFlowerThinkingofYou.pdf Have fun making your surprise-factor cards. And enjoy experimenting with folded shapes.
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This summer, teach your kids how to play Crazy 8's! Crazy 8's is a family card game favorite at our house, and kids as young as 4 can easily join in on the fun if they understand the concept of the card's suit (which you explain using the pictures of diamonds, hearts, clubs, and spades) and how to match numbers (ranks).
Nanny Anita explains how to play popular card game Clock Patience. She will also be teaching other card games, including Beggar My neighbour, Go Fish, Rummy, and Spoons.
If you like making mixed-media projects that include shadow boxes and little scenes over at the blog Paper Artsy there is an amazing collection shadow box mixed-media art that includes this adorabl…
I recently rediscovered the charm of little paper flexagons, known in the cardmaking world as never-ending or infinity cards. I find it fascinating to unfold each page, revealing the card maker’s vision beneath, until I magically end up back where I started. Infinity cards also make an ideal mixed-media substrate. I use them to make…
Most of us have a deck of cards around the house. Very often they’re sitting idle in the back of the “whatever” drawer of odds and ends. Instead of letting those 52 pieces of paper remain idle, you can refashion them into craft projects. Flowers, necklaces and even sculptures can be conjured out of that unused deck. Some of these projects are interesting enough that you may want dig past all of those paperclips and rubber bands in your “whatever” drawer to excavate your new fave deck of craft material. For those who still want to play cards, there are always online casinos like NetBet blackjack to satisfy your itch for a few hands. Playing Card Magnet Want a craft that’s easy enough for kids? Cut the cards in strips, glue magnets on the back and you have a fun fridge decoration for keeping school projects posted. Card Hairpin Similar to the playing card magnet above, you can also design small playing card blossoms and use them as hairpins. To do this, cut little pieces from the playing cards and stick them directly onto bobby pins. Flowers or Bouquet The thickness of playing cards make them good faux flower pedals. In the above video, SS Art demonstrates how to cut each card in the shape of a pedal, curl them and then glue them together to create flowers. If you know a couple getting married at a casino or honeymooning in Las Vegas, a card bouquet could make a fun gift. Star Decor Making a star out of cards requires a bit skill with scissors or an X-acto knife. But since the project only requires 10 cards, you can make a few mistakes and still complete it. In the above video, Anish Gurung explains how to slice, crease and attach the cards to create a rhombic dodecahedron. But this project isn’t really about geometry as much as it is making a fun, puzzle-like craft. Sound Amplifier You can make a simple and clever smart phone speaker out of the card box. By cutting a hole in the top of the card sleeve and angling a phone inside, the music coming out of tiny digital speaker is directed and amplified through the cardboard. Before you start this project, make sure your phone fits. Storage Bowl You need a little put of patience to fold all of the cards to make a bowl, but once you finish you’ll have a very cute conversation piece for your desk or coffee table. Plus a place to put your change. Greeting Card To make a clever greeting card, you may want to start with a themed playing card — think the queen of hearts for Valentine’s Day or maybe the Ace of Diamonds for a birthday. Then use the playing like you would a special decorative paper in a collage to create a memorable design. Layered SculptureIf you have a steady cutting hand, you can turn a deck of cards into something weird, cool and kinda artsy. Even if you don’t want to make a layered sculpture, the ingenuity in the video is impressive. Photo Frame Maya creations shows how to fold several cards into triangles to make a distinctive photo, circular frame. Decorative Journal Perhaps the most useful project for old playing cards is to turn them into a notebook. You do this by taking two cards and using them as the front and back cover of a small notebook. You won’t have to worry about stapling pages as you can create an accordion notebook by folding a single piece of paper in the shape of an accordion and sticking it between the two cards.
These cards are cheesy, adorable, and nothing but loving.
Snail mail is awesome, right? There’s a sweet relief when you find a pretty envelope from a friend tucked inside the stack of junk mail and utility bills. Usually, it’s a thank you card…
These are some fun cards you can use to practice debates in your ESL classes. Cut out the cards, students pick the card and should give their opinion on the statements written on it.
Since I have devoted my last few posts to pop-ups, I’ve decided to put together a brief introduction to this magical bit of paper engineering. There are many fabulous in-depth resources to …
Put the lube down and wipe those tears away. This dump of Valentine's Day memes, cards, and more will help you ride out this potentially sad and...
Despite how much some people would like to disagree with the following, let's admit, we're all late sometimes. Yeah yeah, you're always on time, we here you. But what about the times the bus is late or you get a flat tire on your way to work? All kinds of unfortunate accidents are just lurking around every corner but, of course, some of us are just infinitely lucky and somehow avoid them. Cheers if that's you! However, how Franklin P. Jones once said, "The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate it." But oh my, be late at least once and the whole world seems to be there to point fingers. Well, if you're up for this mischievous task or have some friends who are always late, we here at Bored Panda have some perfect material for you to annoy them with. And keep calm, it's as hilarious as it is despicable, just let your imagination run free and pick the right one!
This STEM Index Card Tower Challenge is one of the easiest to prepare and the most challenging to complete! It's a perfect challenge to get all kids involved in problem-solving and practicing perseverance.
I called this project #100DaysInDinan. One hundred days can feel as fleeting as a week if you happen to be on sabbatical in a medieval French village with your two children. One hundred days pass in the blink of an eye as you watch those children grow (why are their pants too short again? weren’t th
Free Printable preposition game for toddlers and preschoolers to help develop gross motor skills, fine motor skills, vocabulary and visual discrimination.
Picture ThisThe Strange • The Old • The Terrifying. Creepy vintage photos to enjoy before bedtime.
If you're looking for a fun way to introduce common digraphs, you'll love these free dice and beginning and ending digraph posters.
Use our free printable yahtzee score card so you can have a fun game of yahtzee with friends and or family. Easy and cheap family game night.
Teaching a farm-themed lesson? Check out these cute farm animal pattern block cards for kids! They are a fun activity for teaching math and shapes.
From the beginning of the year until the end, these fun activities will get your students excited about learning. You should definitely go out and get some popsicle sticks for this.
Make family game night even more fun with DIY Playing Card Holders. My niece has a hard time with a handful of cards in her little hands, so I created these colorful holders to make card games more
Free instructions and printable cards for the Taboo ESL game. This is a fun speaking activity for English learners that will get your students involved.
Looking for new Magna Tiles designs to try? Here are our favourite Magna Tile ideas to build, with printable cards for inspiration.
