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Post by dewryce on Aug 25, 2023 23:59:31 GMT
I’m putting together a box of supplies for a 9 yo who is Harry Potter obsessed, especially Slytherin House. His parents are crafters and he doesn’t have any dexterity issues so I need ideas for a typical 9 year old. I was thinking of supplies for scrapbooking, card making, and journaling and am open to other ideas. I’m wanting to center it around HP since I know that’s his main interest, hoping it helps him learn to love and/or appreciate crafting. So far I have: - 6 x 6 pad of paper for Slytherin House
- Slytherin Stickers
- 12 x 12 generic Harry Potter papers from EP’s wizard collections
- Adhesive runner
Will add: - 12 x 12 white card stock
- 12 x 12 assorted colors card stock
- 12 x 12 sticker sheet or ephemera pack from EP wizard collections
- Some bling, not sure if gems or enamel dots
- White card bases and envelopes
Need guidance: - Glue (for scrapbook/cards and journaling)
- Paper trimmer (not guillotine style, thinking basic fiskars)
- Blank journal
- Pens for journaling (gel pens best?)
- Stamp & ink (possibly snakes, what kind ink?)
- Maybe a punch, decent size circle or something he can get a lot of use out of
What am I missing? I’m sure he has markers/colored pencils/scissors. I wish I had access to recent photos to print for him, but I don’t. (Eta: I do have lots from a while ago so I think I will also pick out some papers to go with a couple sets of those). Everything except the trimmer will be in one of those Iris plastic boxes. Also, are you aware of any children who produce good YouTube videos for these type of crafts? I think that could go a long way in helping him enjoy it. |
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Post by lilacgal on Aug 26, 2023 0:41:30 GMT
Third grade teacher here. My daughter could use an ATG at that age. A small refillable tape runner shouldn’t be a problem. I’d stay away from liquid glue. Whatever pens/ink you get, make sure they dry quickly. My third graders smear things all the time because of impatience - ink or glue. A basic Fiskars trimmer would be perfect. The only thing I can think to add would be letter stickers and maybe some pop dots. I hope he has fun!!
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Post by dewryce on Aug 26, 2023 1:25:50 GMT
Thanks lilacgal! Are glue sticks too young for them at that age? I’m thinking for the smaller items that a runner would be too difficult to use. |
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Post by lilacgal on Aug 26, 2023 1:30:28 GMT
dewryce, glue sticks would be perfect. Have you thought about a glue pen? Better sticking power than a glue stick but less messy than traditional liquid glue.
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Post by dewryce on Aug 26, 2023 4:45:47 GMT
dewryce , glue sticks would be perfect. Have you thought about a glue pen? Better sticking power than a glue stick but less messy than traditional liquid glue. I was looking at the Zig pen but wasn’t sure how fast it came out. Think I’ll go that route, thanks! |
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Aug 26, 2023 5:08:11 GMT
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Post by dawnnikol on Aug 26, 2023 12:28:04 GMT
My daughter could use an ATG at that age. Same here. Refilling it is the biggest problem. Glue sticks or glue dots.. Oh! My kids love pop dots! Gel pens are awesome, but my kids prefer lots of colors and faster drying. They use Paper Mate flair pens, if they're not using their own stash of art supplies. Star punch instead of a circle maybe? I think those 1x1 cubes of stamp ink would be awesome. SB.com has some good Wizard stamps to choose from. I would start super basic because stamping can be frustrating. I can't help on the videos though, sorry. Sounds like you've got a really awesome box going out! |
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Post by caangel on Aug 26, 2023 14:49:59 GMT
I'd stick with washable kids ink to start unless they already have significant experience with ink. Also make sure the parents are ok with ink pads. Ink pads need more care than the rest: making sure it gets covered so it doesn't dry out, not getting ink everywhere, not dropping the pad on supplies or the floor. If you don't know if the kid is mature or experienced enough to handle ink I'd avoid or ask the parents. Some kids may at that age others not so much.
Also what kind of "paper crafts" is he into? That term covers a wide area. What has he made or expressed interest in?
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Post by mom on Aug 26, 2023 21:46:19 GMT
For the journal, how about a mixed media journal from Hobby Lobby? On sale, they'd be about $5 and the papers are nice and thick for gluing. They have them in a bunch of sizes.
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Post by dewryce on Aug 26, 2023 22:54:32 GMT
Thank you, that’s the brand of the paper pad (and stickers, I think) that I got him I know he’ll love them! Same here. Refilling it is the biggest problem. Glue sticks or glue dots.. Oh! My kids love pop dots! Gel pens are awesome, but my kids prefer lots of colors and faster drying. They use Paper Mate flair pens, if they're not using their own stash of art supplies. Star punch instead of a circle maybe? I think those 1x1 cubes of stamp ink would be awesome. SB.com has some good Wizard stamps to choose from. I would start super basic because stamping can be frustrating. I can't help on the videos though, sorry. Sounds like you've got a really awesome box going out! I’ll look @ the flair pens, love the stars suggestion that’s both generic enough to use for anything and fun. That’s 2 votes for pop dots, added to the list. Thanks! I'd stick with washable kids ink to start unless they already have significant experience with ink. Also make sure the parents are ok with ink pads. Ink pads need more care than the rest: making sure it gets covered so it doesn't dry out, not getting ink everywhere, not dropping the pad on supplies or the floor. If you don't know if the kid is mature or experienced enough to handle ink I'd avoid or ask the parents. Some kids may at that age others not so much. Also what kind of "paper crafts" is he into? That term covers a wide area. What has he made or expressed interest in? Didn’t realize stamping pads came washable, will definitely do that. Oh, but that’s a good point about asking, I am estranged from his mom though so it might be best to skip that to start. His parents are really into paper crafting/alcohol inks/painting so I suspect it would be okay but best not to risk it. I don’t know, I’ve only seen pics of general coloring which is why I want to give him a variety of things to try out to see what he likes. For the journal, how about a mixed media journal from Hobby Lobby? On sale, they'd be about $5 and the papers are nice and thick for gluing. They have them in a bunch of sizes. I’m glad you mentioned that, when looking at regular journals last night I worried the paper would be too thin. Are you familiar with any Michael’s or Joann would have? |
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Post by mom on Aug 26, 2023 23:11:33 GMT
dewryce Im not familiar with any from there --- but they should have some for 'mixed media'. Thats the type that will have the thicker paper.
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Post by caangel on Aug 26, 2023 23:12:48 GMT
I wouldn't go too crazy with high end stuff and keep things really general for the actual supplies/tools.
- Easy to use scissors (get lefty ones if that applies)
- watercolor set, something slightly better than crayola's basic set
- a few paint brushes (the water brushes are inexpensive and fun)
- watercolor or mixed media paper pad/notebook
- kids washable ink pads if you want to include ink
- stamps that are easy to use (wood or plastic mounted vs cling stamps)
- roller adhesive or glue sticks are good
- washi tape, kids love tape and washi is easy for them to use
- gel and/or flair pens, ink joy gel have a nice range, Costco sometimes has sets of both this time of year
I'd spend more effort on finding the HP supplies, papers, stickers, coloring book, things they could cut apart, easy to use stamps, etc. Most kids will get excited about the themed stuff.
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Post by dewryce on Aug 26, 2023 23:47:31 GMT
mom I found an inexpensive one with heavy paper on Amazon, it’s spiral bound which doesn’t look as nice to me but I think it’ll be much easier for him to use. caangel That’s what I’m hoping, that the themed items will bring him lots of joy. I might be going a little overboard on them  But I’ve picked a few themes I know he has loved over the years and I clouded his current obsession, so I think he’ll be pleased.
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But I’ve picked a few themes I know he has loved over the years and I clouded his current obsession, so I think he’ll be pleased.