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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Practical interests & handicrafts > Handicrafts
This book contains some wonderful Halloween themed stories, poems
and activities for children.Great as gift, this book is perfect to
help a child get into the spirit of Halloween
Through art, Thea Kay Leopoulos learned who she was and helped
others feel their own true worth. Tragically, she was killed by a
drunk driver at the end of her junior year. "A Rain Falling Star"
is a selection of entries taken from her journal interspersed with
family photographs and her artwork.
Draw your own superheroes in this amazing sketchbook Set in the
world of a secret government program called Herofall that wants to
lock up all superheroes, an S.F.L. (Superhero Freedom League)
member has given you a mission to use your imagination and fill in
the secret file's blanks and warn the superheroes of the nasty plot
This sketchbook has lots of room for drawing, and blank fields for
the superhero's name, power, weakness, and origin story This
sketchbook is sure to supercharge your children's imagination Great
as a gift
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.
This book contains a collection of fun textile craft projects for
children. With many lovely things to make, including a 'Laundry
Bag' and 'Handy Finger Puppets', this book ensures your child won't
be bored on a rainy day, and will produce some products that they
will really be proud of.
Express yourself with sugar skulls, flowers, henna designs, and
more
Art isn't just for hanging on walls--you can be your own canvas
Express your artistic side on your hands, fingers, arms, and legs
with washable makeup or body art crayons Inside, you'll find more
than 50 of the best projects ever for creative, original temporary
tattoos. Start with basic patterns and embellish them to create a
wide variety of cool and colorful tattoo designs, like:
- Flowers
- Starbursts
- Mandalas
- Animals
- Sugar skulls
- Shooting stars
- Flying cats
- Scrumptious cupcakes
- Doodle jewelry
- Henna hand tattoo designs
Step by step, you'll learn to draw beautiful designs, from simple
shapes to intricate paisleys--no drawing experience required Once
you master the basics, you'll be able to create your own unique
designs. So grab some body art crayons and get ready to turn your
skin into a fabulous fashion accessory
What makes our solar system special? Do you know why our Sun is so
important to life on Earth? Explore the amazing variety of planets
and other objects in our solar system, such as the Moon, comets,
meteors and our own amazing planet, Earth. Then discover even more
about space by making the space-related crafts in this fun and
fact-filled book. Part of the series Discover Through Craft. Six
books that explore key curriculum topics for children aged 7-9.
Offering an abundance of information and inspiration, "Homemade "is
a revelatory addition to the craft world--the ultimate reference
book on crafting and also a warm, engagingly written book that
combines history and personal narrative with the science that makes
a craft possible and the passion that inspires it.
Carol Endler Sterbenz is a crafter, a teacher, a homemaker, a wife,
and a mother. Raised by immigrant parents who taught her the
enduring value of resourcefulness and creativity, she makes her
lifetime of experience and infinite enthusiasm the foundation for
"Homemade." Sterbenz provides readers with not only practical
information and direction but also a philosophy and methodology of
crafting that build confidence and ability, making it easy to
achieve truly professional results.
Teeming with clear, reliable, and thorough information on
everything from tools and materials to techniques, "Homemade "is an
essential guide to seven of the most beloved crafts: beading, the
flower arts, paper crafting, hand printing, decoupage, decorative
embellishing, and children's arts and crafts.
Crafters--beginners and veterans alike--can turn to "Homemade "to
learn which glues and finishes to use, how to form a perfect beaded
loop, assemble a miniature robot, hollow out an egg, emboss paper,
make a hand-tied bouquet, or transform a chandelier. Overflowing
with hundreds of techniques; easy-to-follow step-by-step directions
supported by more than eight hundred beautiful and precise
hand-drawn illustrations, diagrams, and patterns; and countless
insider secrets and troubleshooting tips, "Homemade "is an
indispensable go-to reference no crafter should be without.
Get ready for Easter with these adorable tabletop treats Bunnies,
chicks, and other traditional holiday images grace these brightly
coloured, easy-to-make projects. Fun-filled activities include a
spring candy dish, egg holders, an Easter basket and gift box,
chickie treat containers, egg stands, and other charming
decorations.
Are you ready to make the coolest, most unique loom bracelets and
jewelry of all your friends? Learn over 15 new designs that you're
friends have never seen This book is a step-by-step guide on how to
build the most beautiful Rubber Band Loom Accessories for you and
your friends. The book has designs for any level, including
beginners and advanced, breaking down loom knitting techniques for
each project. This Loom Bands Crafts guide include: Step-by-Step,
Detailed Instructions Photos of Each Design Single & Double
Pattern Loom Bracelets Flower & Fish Tail Rings Ladder
Bracelets Awesome Charms BONUS Designs & Photos Loom Jewelry,
or Rubber Band Jewelry, is an awesome way for children to learn how
to make things for themselves, while being rewarded for their work.
This rubber band "loom" jewelry book will help get them on their
way
Rubber-band jewellery - the coolest thing around, and so simple to
make! Everyone's crazy for rubber-band jewellery! Discover how to
make 35 fantastic designs for yourself and your friends. All you
need to make basic bracelets are colourful rubber bands, a loom
that you can make yourself, a hook and a clip - it's that simple!
The patterns in this book show you how to make a whole host of
different items that you can customise by choosing your own
colourways. Every one of these projects, from a pretty diamond
bracelet to a chic pinstripe bracelet, and from a fabulous
kaleidoscope bracelet to cute ladybird and bee bracelets, will
inspire you to get crafting. Start out with Easy-Peasy Bracelets,
and, as your skills improve, try some of the Craftier Bracelets.
Then, why not make some Awesome Accessories? You'll find a
headband, earrings, keyring, charms and more. It's so easy to
create these beautiful, colourful and stylish bracelets and
accessories. All the projects have clear step-by-step illustrated
instructions, so you'll be an expert in no time!
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