Back-to-School Crafts

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Magnetic Messages

Forget tape! These colorful magnets will keep your class schedule and friends' photos locked to your locker door. They're also perfect for displaying those "A" papers on the fridge.

How to Make Them

-- Base-coat 1-1/2-inch-diameter wooden disks (available at craft supply stores in the woodworking section) in the desired colors. Let dry; add a second coat if necessary.

-- Stamp a letter in the center of each disk, using the permanent ink pad. (If you like, leave some disks unstamped. Paint them with simple designs, like stars or circles.)

-- Glue a magnet to the center back of each finished disk. Spray each top side with a coat of varnish.