Summer Vacation Stationery

Kids will love this project that allows them to personalize their own letters about summer vacation. Whether it’s a letter from summer camp, a note to Grandma about your trip or a letter to a friend that is gone for the summer, your kids will enjoy this project.

What you’ll need:
• Construction paper, card stock or writing paper
• Foam stamps of your choice
• Acrylic craft paints
• Paintbrush

How to make it:
1. Lay paper on table.
2. Choose stamps with which you wish to decorate your stationary.
3. After choosing your paint colors, paint a foam stamp and press gently but firmly onto the paper. Decorate with stamps around the edges; just be sure to leave yourself enough room to write your letter.
4. After all paint decorations have dried you can write your letter.

Tips:
• Foam stamps are available in a variety of shapes and themes at your local craft supply store.
• You can also sign your name by using foam alphabet stamps.
• Use paint pens or markers to add details to animals or shapes.
• Match your stationery theme to your vacation. For example, if you visited the beach, use sea shells stamps, fish and other sea creatures.

By: Amanda Formaro, Crafts.kaboose.com