Can you believe that February 14th is right around the corner? It’s like it popped up out of nowhere! 

(See what I did there?)

The Student Government Association and the Library are giving out pretty scrapbook paper for you to create your own pop-up cards. If you would like some, email us at library@durhamtech.edu and we’ll schedule a time for you to pick it up.

What kind of pop-up cards, you ask? Well, there are so many choices!

Check out these delightful options below, and keep scrolling to see my own creation!

We’ve had a few solid days of fall-like weather, which reminds me warm beverage weather. With that in mind, what better way to celebrate the beginning of fall weather than to decorate your own mug? 

Durham Tech Student Life will mail or reserve for in-library pickup mugs for the first 30 students who submit the September Crafternoon Mug Request Form (link under previous text) between Tuesday, September 22 and Thursday, September 24. One mug per student and current student status is required (and will be checked prior to mailing). If the form is closed, all the spaces have already been reserved. An oven that can get to 360 degrees is needed for this project. 

Not a current student or want to get mugs for you and your family? We’re using Michael’s Ceramic Mug Kit by ArtMinds, available in stores and online.

Well, other than dumping a packet of [delicious] hot chocolate [preferably with those little dehydrated marshmallows] into your beautifully decorated mug, what else might you be able to do with it?

Two words: MUG CAKE

Crafternoons are a partnership between the Durham Tech Student Government Association and the Library. 

It’s back-to-school time, and usually we’d host a few Crafternoons so you can get organized and decorate your own planner/agenda or notebook. Since we’re 80% online this semester, we won’t be hosting face-to-face events, but we do have some opportunities for you to still get organized for the new semester with a fresh Durham Tech planner, begin your pandemic diary, or take notes for your new classes in a you-decorated Durham Tech notebook. 

Able to make a quick trip to campus and pick up a blank agenda or notebook to decorate at home? We have a few to-go packets available for students in the Main Campus Library that include the blank agenda or notebook, a few pieces of scrapbook paper, and some stickers. 
First come, first served. Check library hours for availability. Limit one packet per student.

Staying home and have a printer? Keep reading for files and instructions on how to print your own agenda and notebook.