This may not be a new revelation for anyone else, but its something that has helped my sanity alot!My children love to create. We have loads of construction paper, which is perfect for cutting, tearing, gluing... creating! However, as a background, it is not so great - if they happen to make a work of art I'd like to keep, construction paper is too big to fit into a binder or sheet protector! Not to mention its a bit flimsy, so it tears or crumples easily.
My solution to this problem is to use colored cardstock as a background for pictures. I buy multi-color packs from JoAnn's Etc, they're relatively inexpensive, especially if I use a coupon or stock up when they're on sale. Cardstock comes in even more colors than construction paper, is much more sturdy, and fits perfectly into binders, sheet protectors, and laminating sheets!
Its a simple solution, but it works for me! Check out other WFMW posts at We Are THAT Family!
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7 comments:
Great idea! I'm jealous of your CBD affiliation. I live in the one state they can't have affiliates! But I heart CBD!!! Nice to meet you...thanks for stopping by my blog earlier.
I like to keep colored cardstock around, too, but hadn't thought of substituting it for construction paper all-together. Thanks!
Mercy... 5 boys... we are expecting our 3rd boy (3 of 3, so far) in January. It's quite an experience, isn't it?
great idea... thanks!
That is a great idea!
That's a good tip! Thanks!
We use cardstock alot! It is definitely more sturdy than construction paper. Love the pictures of your 5 boys. I have 4!
Thats a great idea! Thanks for sharing it! :)
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