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Spotlight On: Featherlite Shears

Superlight, stainless steel shears on a dime. How could you ask for more?

8 1/2" Featherlite Shears are good, budget-priced stainless steel shears for all-around office, shop, floral work. 

• Very light weight scissors (feather-lite) - only 2oz
• Orange handles
• Great economy scissors

Manufacturer: Clauss

Personalized backpack tags help kids express personalities

Required uniforms are becoming common in schools across the country, but as kids are required to blend in with the crowd, they're looking for ways to stand out. That's where personalized backpack tags come into play.

Supplies:

• Shrinkable plastic
• Key rings or lanyard hooks
• Clear jewelry cord
• Scissors
• Hole punch
• Water based markers
• Acrylic sealer spray, matte finish
• Cookie sheet
• Brown paper grocery bag or a few brown lunch bags
• Rubber stamps (optional)

Directions:

1. There are a few different types of shrinkable plastic to choose from. We found the kind made specifically for ink jet printers worked best because it allows you to use clip art and photographs for this project. Note that you will need to have a graphics or photo program on your computer that allows you to change the lightness setting of your images. You can also scan images to use for this project. If you're using inkjet shrinkable plastic, please follow the instructions on the package for best results. If you're using standard shrinkable plastic, use markers or colored pencils to write the child’s name and grade (along with their teacher’s name), and use a rubber stamp to add a design or character for your child to color in. Remember to write the words large enough to allow for the shrinkage that will occur.
2. Cut out the designs and use a hole punch at the end of the “tag”. Remember that the plastic shrinks to about a third its size which means the holes shrink too! You will need to make it about three times larger than you think it should be.
3. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for baking your designs.  
4. Spray with acrylic sealer spray and allow to dry.
5. Run a piece of clear jewelry cord through the hole and attach both ends to a lanyard hook or key ring.

 

Decorate your house with Fourth of July stars

Keep the Fourth of July festive throughout the weekend with a string of stars craft you can make with your entire family.

What you'll need:

• Craft Foam
• Scissors
• Tacky Glue
• Hole Punch
• Ribbon

Directions:
1. Cut out a bunch of craft foam stars that measure five or so inches across.

2. Next cut out smaller stars of contrasting colors and use tacky glue to attach each one to a larger star.

3. To finish, use a hole punch to make two holes in each glued pair, then thread lengths of ribbon through to tie them together.

craft originally posted on Disney's Family Fun Web site.

Spotlight on Titanium Bonded Scissors

A strong scissor for all of your cutting needs.

These titanium blade scissors incorporate a unique process where titanium is bonded to a stainless steel core. The result is a sharper, more durable and longer lasting cutting edge that is well-suited for a variety of cutting.

• High performance titanium provides three times the strength of stainless steel
• Resistant to corrosion from acids, chlorides and salt water.
• Cutting edge stays sharper-longer.
• Contoured soft grip handles for comfort.
• Resists the stickiness of tape and glue.
• Manufacturer’s Lifetime Warranty.

All Purpose Scissor Spotlight

Chances are we have a scissor or cutlery tool for your needs. This week's spotlight is on the all purpose scissor -- there for you when you need it whether you're wrapping a gift or cutting coupons.

• Spring Assisted Scissors - Great for arthritis sufferers --- the spring actions is easier on your hands

• Featherlite Shears - light weight economy scissors for home or office

• EZ open scissors and Box opener - Scissors and box opener in one! Great for the holidays

• Wrap and Ribbon Shears - birthdays, anniversaries, holidays -- you name it

Open boxes in a pinch with EZ Open scissors

  Sometimes regular scissors don't cut it. But these aren't regular scissors.

Opening packages just got faster. EZ Open scissors are box-opening, stainless steel shears equipped with a retractable blade in the handle for cutting through pack and ship tape. The box-cutting blade extends from the handle only when you need it, making it a safe alternative to blade cutters left lying around after use.

A trigger releases the blade when you need it to slice through cardboard and other materials and retracts when pressure is released. Plus, it comes with a manufacturer's limited 10-year warranty. You've discovered these great scissors just in time. The holidays are right around the corner, and chances are you'll be opening plenty of packages with the family.