From reading craft blogs, I know I'm not the only one who laments the demise of the old Martha Stewart Kids magazine. Fortunately, the MS website picks up a lot of the slack and is well-stocked with cute party ideas, recipes, and activities. And on a seasonal basis, Martha's empire pumps out a digest-sized "Good Things" issue devoted to all the things that made the Kids magazine so great. It's on stands now, so grab it while you can and don't mistake it for the similarly designed Everyday Food (just get both, why don't you).
Anyway, down to crafty business: the standout craft in this special Good Things issue is going to knock the socks off any kid who counts Fancy Nancy as a role model, and if you're like me and saving cardboard paper towel tubes but never thinking of a creative purpose for them other than "Hey, telescope!", this is going to be up your alley too.
These sassy little bangles are just a slice of cardboard tube (you cut that for them, now) plastered with whatever decorations you've got. Once the glue dries, cut a slit in the bracelet so it can be slipped over the wrist, and voilą, you're accessorized.
