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Grandparents' Day Memory Book

Make a memorable memento for your grandparents this year with this cute easy to create memory book featuring your own photos of you and your grandparents' most special moments. Create it today using Crayola Markers, Crayola Construction Paper and more.

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up

CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Construction Paper
  • Glue
  • Markers
  • 3 White Paper Craft Bags
  • Cardstock
  • Hole Punch
  • Multiple Family Photos on 4x6 Photo Paper
  • Ribbon

Steps

  • Step 1

    Stack three white paper bags on top of each other and fold them in half.

  • Step 2

    Using the hole-punch, punch 2 holes through the center fold, slide a ribbon through them and tie them together.

  • Step 3

    Draw a square on Crayola Construction Paper slightly smaller than the front cover and cut out. Glue the square to the center of the front cover with a Crayola Glue Stick.

  • Step 4

    Write the title/message of your book with Crayola Markers.

  • Step 5

    Cover each page with different Crayola Construction Paper colors, cut to size and glue to the paper bag.

  • Step 6

    Add detail to each page with Crayola Slick Sticks, Markers, Crayola Silly Scents Smashups Markers.

  • Step 7

    Glue your favorite photos to every other page of the book.

  • Step 8

    Label your photos with Crayola Color Change Dual-Ended Markers.

  • Step 9

    Cut a small circle from a piece of cardstock. Cut the circle in half and glue it to the back edge of your extra photos.

  • Step 10

    Place the photos in the openings of the bags for extra memories!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

Use your imagination and have fun making your craft as creative as you are—there’s no wrong way to do it!

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