Wobbly Water Card  What a fun card to make! With Mother's Day sneaking up, you could convert this idea to a card especially for Mom! . . . . . Materials: Note: for this project you will need a bag sealer like a "seal a meal". These can be purchased, but is best scouted out for cheap at yard sales. • Bag Sealer • Plastic bag/rolls used for sealing liquids and ...foods  • water or other liquids such as shampoo,  ...hair gel, etc.  • mylar confetti or small trinkets such as flat ...beads, small shells, sand, etc.  • cardstock or blank cards • utility knife  • tape  • glue or double-stick tape  • items to decorate your card with such as ...rubber stamps, colored pencils, etc.  • optional: food coloring Step 1: Form the pouch (using your bag sealer and plastic) with three sealed sides (2"X3" is a good size).  Step 2: Fill the pouch with a small amount of water or liquid - you only need about 1-2 tablespoons. Add your confetti or small trinkets to the pouch. For a touch of color, use food coloring! Step 3: Carefully press the air out of the pouch and seal the remaining side, forming a fully enclosed, fairly flat pouch with the liquid and confetti completely sealed inside. Make sure you have no leaks!  Step 4: Make your card if necessary, fold your cardstock to form a card. Decorate your card however you wish with rubber stamps, colored pencils, etc.  Step 5: On the front of your card, cut out a small window with your utility knife. The size of the window should be smaller than the size of your pouch.  Step 6: Assemble the card and pouch: tape the edges of your sealed pouch to the inside of the card so that your pouch shows through the window that you cut in the front of the card. Use glue or double-stick tape to seal closed the edges of your card. You are done! Shake your card to see the confetti float across the window in the card. *Note: If you intend to send this card through the mail, its best to enclose the card in a padded and protected mailer to avoid getting your card "popped" by the automatic letter handling machines. You want your recipient to receive an ultra cool water card, not a soggy mess!  Let Julie know you liked her idea! Send email care of Etcetera Webzine!

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See through card for Kids! When children see you working on the card above, they are going to want to try one for themselves! Try this simple variation with children of every age. This project requires adult help. Materials: • Clear plastic sandwich or lunch bags • Crayon shavings, confetti or other small, thin trinkets • Warm iron & newspaper Step 1: Lay the sandwich bag on the newspaper. Step 2: Fill the sandwich bag with your crayon shavings, confetti or other small objects and take your time arranging them in an interesting manner. Step 3: When your items are all arranged, cover your sandwich bag with another layer of newspaper and have an adult put a warm iron on top. Step 4: Occasionally lift the top newspaper to check your design. Step 5: When the sandwich bag and 'goodies' inside are all melted, you're done! Step 6: You can have an adult create a window in a card (see Step 5 in the Water Card instructions above) or hang your design in a window! Did you like this idea? Please send me an email and let me know! I would love to hear from you!

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