Photo © Terri Mauro

School is back in session - yippee! Time to cover those precious books. Here’s an easy, step by step template for paper or paper bags from About.com. If you’re crafty with glue or sewing machine, you can also use this as a basic fabric pattern - a fabric with some spandex in it would be perfect! But don’t stop there - match the fabric or paper to your personality!

If the fear of knitting needles and learning intricate jargon such as, “Knit one, pearl two,” kept you from hooking up with the latest knitting craze, The Butterfly Loom has the perfect, no-fail, you-can-do-it product: The Magic Board. The Magic Board is a hand held, easy-as-pie weaver, made of rigid wood to produce different knitting and crocheting results without a lick of traditional knitting or crocheting involved.

Using The Butterfly Loom’s unique Wrap & Knot”© technique, The Magic Board can be used to create afghans, throws, rugs, jackets, bags, scarves, ponchos, purses and much more, with a variety of yarns – everything from Kid Mohair to Wooltops – with no knitting or crocheting experience. Available in five sizes from small to large and even rectangle shapes, the design of the board allows even the sight impaired and those with handicaps or arthritis to easily create fabulous knitted crafts with minimal effort and zero frustration.

“The Magic Board is truly addictive and just plain fun,” said owner and inventor Carolyn Jenner. “It’s unbelievable how quickly you can produce an actual knitted piece. And absolutely anyone – from children to grandparents of any age, any skill level – can use the product with great success.” Available for purchase online at www.thebutterflyloom.com, The Butterfly Loom’s web site also offers how-to demonstrations and inspirational “we-did-it” images from crafters around the world. About: Created in 2001, The Magic Board has appeared on DIY TV and on the hit show Big Brother in which 960 squares were created in 3 days and joined together to make a 9ft square Afghan.

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Posted by the Crafty Folks at Anna Bella Fine Stationery.

Peter Callesen is on of the most talented cut paper artists I’ve seen. His work is simply amazing, intricate and clever. You can see more of Peter’s inspiring work on his web site at http://www.petercallesen.com.

Give it a try yourself, too! There aren’t really any rules to follow. You’ll just need some paper, an Xacto knife or scissors, and an idea. If you give it a try, upload your image to your own blog and post the URL here