Using a combination of easy-to-follow text and simple step-by-step photographs, this guide provides all you need to start making your own necklaces, bracelets, and charms. Ideas for creating great designs will inspire you, and clear instructions show you what materials and tools to use.

Let's Do Art: Having Fun with Textiles uses a variety of techniques to carry out a range of simple projects.In doing so readers investigate different kinds of art, craft and design enabling them to explore and develop their ideas eg an event in their lives, or a natural object.Projects are easy enough for children to achieve alone, with minimal adult assistance.

For good old-fashioned fun, nothing beats this 1887 gem Truly a "handy" book, it shows girls how to make their own amusements, with illustrated explanations that range from hobbies such as needlework and painting to suggestions for planning picnics and playing games. Hundreds of simple and timeless ideas and activities include creating handmade dolls, preserving wildflowers, weaving a rope hammock, building bookshelves, and making gifts for friends and family. The projects, which require only common household items, encourage young imaginations and foster creativity. In addition to traditional arts and crafts, the well-rounded offerings include hiking and other outdoor adventures.
Authors Lina and Adelia B. Beard wrote and illustrated many children's books and were instrumental in founding the Campfire Girls. This volume is a companion to "The American Boy's Handy Book, " written by the Beards' brother, Daniel. Its sensible, self-assured tone outlines a lively portrait of girlhood that's full of possibilities. Parents, grandparents, teachers, and camp counselors will find it a treasury of inspiration for wholesome, fun-filled activities.

Delightful cat Gaturro and his friends Gaturrin, Agatha, and Emilio are brought to life in this satirical, comical, and whimsical cartoon adventure that features fun storylines, unusual circumstances, and vivid drawings.

In this book you will find descriptions and easy step-by-step instructions for: Christmas crafts and decorations for shildren, table setiing ideas, unique christmas tree ornaments, bedroom and bathroom accents, kitchen and family room ideas, stairway and front entrance decor and outdoor decorations.

?You?re either a cat person or a dog person, ? the saying goes. With this craft book, though, children don?t have to choose one or the other. All they have to do is have fun cutting, pasting and assembling their own personal pet (potty training not required). Ages 6 and up.

Two very distinctive dinosaurs pair up in this book to offer hours of craft-making glee. Parents will jump at the opportunity to give their children a gift that kids will love, and that actually develops valuable reasoning and motor control skills. Ages 6 and up.

Extinct dinosaurs come to life with the help of your child's busy fingers! Each paper dinosaur consists of ten to fifteen easily assembled paper parts. Children will love creating and playing with their new dino friends, and will develop important motor control skills in the process. Recommended for children six and above.

Make this collection of seven ingenious paper gadgets which introduce and explain many of the concepts used in cipher machines. Decode the secret messages and then start to understand how cryptographers try to protect information from prying eyes. See also how cryptoanalysts set about breaking such codes and ciphers. A substantial minibook explains the principles of codebreaking, and includes the story of the Enigma machine and Bletchley Park.

Find out all there is to know about your favourite farm animals with these exciting craft projects! Follow the step-by-step instructions to make cows, pigs, sheep dogs, Highland cows and much more! You can even create displays for your classroom or at home. Each project uses materials that are easy to source, and you will be introduced to loads of craft techniques. The book also contains photos and facts about farm animals. Each project uses a range of everyday materials and clear step-by-step instructions to ensure a great result every time! Includes a wide range of craft techniques - from cutting out and tracing to papier-mache and painting.

Benewens duidelike stap-vir-stap aanwysings en foto's en pragfoto's van elke voltooide kunswerk, is daar nuttige patroneen ontwerpe wat jy kan gebruik op jou pad na roem. Die titel oorbrug die gaping tussen kuns en handwerk met maklike handwerktegnieke wat enigeen kan gebruik vir treffende skilderye. Jy kan dit ook doen - jy moet net weet hoe!

Discover the science of the natural world - on your doorstep! Lakes and ponds are found at all corners of the planet, from deserts to rainforests. But, did you know, the lakes and ponds near you are also brimming with life? This book uncovers the science and wonders of life in the water. The Great Outdoors aims to get kids looking at nature on their doorstep. Instead of larger biomes, the series looks at places children are most likely to have access to, such as the local park, their back garden, or a beach. It encourages them to observe the wildlife and the ecosystems at work within these places, while taking in broader concepts. Each volume contains a minimum of 6 activities, which vary from observation to crafts, suitable for ages 7+.

Craft meets STEAM in these lively books that will help you design, build and create! Get ready to build your very own transport hub! From a maglev train to a cable car to a helicopter, step-by-step projects will give you all the instructions you need to make every element a model transport hub requires. Learn about principles of design and engineering as well as craft techniques to unleash your creativity! Every project has been designed to work using things you can find lying around at home, like disposable containers and packaging, and basic art and craft equipment. Why not check out the other books in the Maker Models series? Each book focuses on a place and will go through creating various parts of the structure. You could learn to make a space centre, a fairground, a transport hub, a mini-garden and biosphere or a theatre and film set, and all the elements that constitute them. For children aged 9+, this illustrated series will be great for rainy days and science days and a good inspiration for DT classes and clubs.

A fresh and fun introduction to sewing on a machine for kids, this guide is perfect for budding little crafters. From threading up, to filling a bobbin, award winning author Jane Bull uses clear step-by-step instructions and photos to walk you through everything you need to know to get to grips with your machine. My Sewing Machine Book is packed with easy sewing projects, templates, and patterns to try, and your newly learned skills can then be put to the test with 20 creative and original projects to make - from bags and accessories, to colourful cushions and fabric toys.

Create eight beautiful origami shapes in all the colours of the rainbow! This gorgeous pack provides everything you need to make eight complete Rainbow Origami makes. Repeat an fun origami shape ranging from Easy to Medium and Experienced levels seven times using single-coloured origami sheets in this pack to create a Rainbow of Origami! These large format origami figures make gorgeous decorations for your room, gift tags or birthday party games to play. The rainbow theme, simple step-by-step instructions and gorgeous photography set this book apart from other children's origami packs. Makes include a Crane, Heart, Bow, Flower, Frog, Boat, Fish and Butterfly.

Knitting projects are more than just scarves and hats! Creative readers will "get into" knitting with this title, which offers a clear and easy-to-follow look at knitting techniques, opening readers' eyes to the fun possibilities of extreme knitting projects! A comprehensive guide to knitting basics and trouble-shooting will allow any reader to let their creativity shine in knitting!

Printed on stiff card, this book contains templates to cut out and construct a superb model of a Roman villa crammed with authentic detail. The base of the model measures 60 x 46cm.

Everything you need to embroider, frame and hang a beautiful flamingo, including a piece of cotton fabric printed with a flamingo design, a needle, embroidery hoop and green, blue and pink thread. There's also a 16-page book with simple, step-by-step instructions showing you exactly what to do, and links to video clips of embroidery skills.