JanSport, Winter 2013

JanSport carries some of my favorite backpacks. They last forever and come in so many cute colors, patters and styles; you seriously can't go wrong!

Look for new styles coming Fall 2013.

Lead, Kindly Light by Simon Dewey

"Lead, Kindly Light, amidst th'encircling gloom,
Lead Thou me on.
The night is dark, and I am far from home,
Lead Thou me on.
Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see
The distant scene; one step enough for me."
 ---Lead, Kindly Light by John Henry

"There are many beautiful representations of Christ the Savior as our light, but the simply and poignant symbol of Him leading us down the darkened  and narrow path of life is one that I have often drawn comfort from.
"To me, the verses of the beloved 1833 Hymn, Lead, Kindly Light, capture perfectly the trials of life's journey, the comfort of His guidance, and the need for faith in every footstep along the way. The words of this hymn inspired me to create this painting."
 ---Simon Dewey

Available at the BYU Bookstore: In-Stores and Online.

DIY Origami

Spend hours of fun creating your own origami animals and characters! The BYU Bookstore carries everything you need to begin your very own origami collection, your very own origami hobby.

Assorted Origami Paper. Now available at the BYU Bookstore. Only $2.89

Basic Origami Santa Clause Instructions:

Fold the paper in half to make a crease. Unfold.

Fold in the sides of the paper to meet the center crease.

Fold in the corner flips to make a crease. Unfold.

Fold in corners of the flaps to meet the previous crease.

Fold flaps at the crease.

Step fold in the top of the paper.

Step fold in the bottom of the paper.

Turn over the paper.

Fold down the top to almost meet the bottom.

Fold the top at a slant.

Fold in the sides.

Turn paper over and draw a finished Santa Clause face.

DIY Duct Tape Wallet

Create your very own DIY Wallet. From vibrant colors to popular characters, the BYU Bookstore has duct tape to fit your own personal personality and design!

Basic Wallet Instructions:
Step One: Make a duct tape sheet that is seven inches long by four strips wide.
1. Cut a strip of duct tape that measure seven inches and lat it sticky-side-up on your work surface.
2. Roll out and cut another strip of duct tape to the same length.
3. Place the second strip sticky-side-up so it slightly overlaps the edge of the first strip.
4. Repeat steps until you have four strips overlapping.
5. Turn the sheet so the strips run vertically.
6. Cut a strip to lay across the sticky-side-up strip. Starting at the top, place the strip sticky-side-down.
7. Repeat previous step until all of the stick sides of the "bottom" strip are covered.
8. Trim Edges.

Step Two: Fold the sheet in half so you have a rectangle.

Step Three: Use a piece of tape about four inches long to seal the edge on one of the short sides of the rectangle. Trim off the extra tape.

Step Four. Fold the wallet in half so that the short sides line up. Note: Do this before taping the other side so that the wallet will fold without bulges.

Step Five: Keep the wallet in the folded position, trim any excess, and tape the other side.

You should now have your very own basic DIY cut tape wallet!