Children’s / Teenage general interest: Handicrafts
Design Originals Wire Art for Kids
Book SynopsisSimple, colourful wire jewellery is so easy! And making it is so much fun when you create coiled, spiralled and twisted links from colourful wire and use them to craft a wide array of necklaces, earrings, bracelets, creatures and more. Wire Art For Kids shows you how to twist and twirl soft wire to make colourful jewellery and fun critters. They can learn wonderful ways to combine wire with polymer clay, with over 60 projects and easy, step-by-step instructions. It is fun for kids, tweens, teens and grownups too!
£8.64
Design Originals Totally Awesome Rubber Band Jewelry
Book SynopsisAre you ready to make the most awesome, fun new accessories EVER? Then jump in to Totally Awesome Rubber Band Jewelry, the ultimate companion for making the next big thing for cool kids! With just a few simple tools and easy-to-follow patterns, you can create completely colourful and super stylish bracelets, necklaces, earrings, mini purses and other accessories in just minutes. Rubber band jewellery is great for parties, sleepovers, breaktime, bus rides and any other place you can think of, and you can enjoy it alone or with friends. Be pretty in pink with a Zigzag Bracelet, hit the pool in style with Toe-and-Ankle Chains and tote your new Mini Purse to the shops. The possibilities are endless. All you need is a hook (a crochet hook will do), small rubber bands in all the colours you love, small plastic clips to connect your links and a loom such as Rainbow Loom(t) or Cra-Z-Loom(t) to bring it all together.
£7.82
Design Originals Epic Rubber Band Crafts
Book SynopsisRubber Band Jewellery is the hottest tween/teen crafting trend in years. This title accommodates the three main trademark Rubber Band Looms including Rainbow Loom[registered] (3.5 million sold to date). It is suitable for ages 8+. This ultimate guide to making rubber band jewellery shows how to use a Rainbow Loom[registered], Cra-Z-Loom[trademark], or FunLoom[trademark] to make the coolest and most colourful fashions around. Discover how to put two or more looms together for fabulous results on bigger projects. Child-friendly step-by-step instructions, hundreds of colour photos and easy-to-follow numbered diagrams make it easy to get great-looking results.
£8.70
Design Originals Hooked on Rubber Band Jewelry
Book SynopsisThis book leverages the hottest tween/teen crafting trend in years. It features advanced techniques for children looking for new challenges, including how to make rubber band bracelets without a loom. It is suitable for ages 8+. Go beyond the loom with Hooked on Rubber Band Jewelry. Crafting prodigy Elizabeth Kollmar takes the rubber band jewellery craze to a whole new level with her innovative techniques and totally cool designs. Her new book shows how you can create dazzling rubber band bracelets and necklaces, without ever using a loom! All you need is a double-ended crochet hook to start making fabulous jewellery.
£8.61
Design Originals Craft Projects for Minecraft and Pixel Art Fans:
Book SynopsisThis title features 15 original craft projects inspired by the Minecraft video game sensation. Creepers, characters, tools and blocks are fun to create now and play with later. It is suitable for children aged eight and over. Bring your Minecraft adventure to life with easy-to-make craft projects! Use this imaginative book to create instantly recognisable toys, jewellery, wearables, and accessories, based on one of the most popular video games of all time. Author Choly Knight shows you how to quickly make real life versions of all your favourite Minecraft characters and game elements, using only a few basic craft supplies. The blocky pixilated graphics of Minecraft are perfect for so many different kinds of crafts. Inside you'll find 15 fun step-by-step projects for perler beads, duct tape, paper crafting, painting, sewing, and crocheting. So get in "creative mode" and celebrate the limitless possibilities of Minecraft!
£6.64
Workman Publishing Project Kid: 100 Ingenious Crafts for Family Fun
Book SynopsisA Bigger, Smarter, Hipper Family Craft Book Move over, macaroni picture frames. Here are 100 stylish, inventive projects that promise endless hours of creative fun. From a rocket ship made with a body-wash bottle to an owl made from a juice box, there are ingenious uses for upcycled objects and materials on every page. This book is packed with hundreds of step-by-step photographs and basic crafting lessons (from pom-pom making to fabric dyeing) to help kids build a DIY arsenal. With lists of must-have tools and materials, a handy source directory, and more, this is the ultimate family craft bible!
£15.29
Workman Publishing Susan B. Anderson's Kids' Knitting Workshop: The
Book SynopsisBeloved knitting instructor Susan B. Anderson presents her first book targeted at a young audience. This accessible introduction to knitting in the round includes easy-to-follow illustrated tutorials on techniques from casting on and binding off to joining colors to make stripes, and 17 progressively challenging knitting projects—beginning with simple infinity scarves and hats and building to supersweet toys and decor. Step-by-step text and photographs that kids can read and follow on their own mean they will be knitting independently in no time! Also included is a chapter on stocking your toolbox and sourcing yarn; plus advice on starting a knitting group, connecting with local knitting communities, charity knitting, and more.
£12.99
Workman Publishing The Kids' Building Workshop: 15 Woodworking
Book SynopsisPass the hammer to a new generation! This kid-friendly guide covers the essentials of carpentry, including the proper way to drive a nail, the safe way to drill a hole, and the importance of measuring. You’ll be amazed at how fast your miniature carpenter acquires the skills to complete 15 projects that include game boards, play sets, lemonade stands, birdhouses, equine sawhorses, and more. Young crafters will be ready for the woodshop in no time.
£13.29
Workman Publishing Nature's Art Box: From t-shirts to twig baskets,
Book SynopsisTake your child’s creativity outside! Laura C. Martin offers 65 art projects that kids can make with materials found right in their backyard. There’s no limit to the imaginative possibilities as children mix paints from colorful flower blossoms, dig clay for molding elf-sized furniture, and craft functional twig baskets. Cultivating a respectful engagement with nature while developing artistic skills, Nature’s Art Box is an inspiring handbook for the next generation of expressive and conscientious stewards of the earth’s resources.
£13.29
Workman Publishing Recycled Crafts Box: Sock Puppets, Cardboard
Book SynopsisDon’t toss those old sneakers into the garbage! Fill them with potting soil and transform them into clever, eye-catching planters. This fun activity book features 40 inspiring projects that will have you turning faded blue jeans, worn-out sweaters, and grocery bags into beautiful and functional objects. From mobiles made from scraps of tinfoil to paint-can stilts, Laura C. Martin’s engaging projects will not only get you crafting, but help develop a heightened awareness of the importance of minimizing waste.
£8.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Read, Learn & Create--The Ocean Craft Book
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£15.29
Derrydale Press The American Boy's Handy Book: What to Do and How
Book SynopsisEach summer, millions of children complain, "There's nothing to do." Originally published in 1888, The American Boy's Handy Book resoundingly challenges this age-old dilemma by providing a huge number of ideas for fun and instructional projects for young boys. Everything from camping and kite building to raising dogs and building boats is detailed for the would-be adventurer and do-it your-selfer.Trade ReviewAt first glance, this republication of a more than 100-year-old book is simply an artifact of immense nostalgic charm.... The Handy Book was then - and now again is - a brim-full collection of guidance on an immensity of subjects, ranging from knot tying to boat-making, to outdoor survival without appropriate gear. Sure there have been developments and discoveries since, of equipment and techniques. But it's astonishing how up to date much of the splendid stuff is." -- Michael Pakenham * Baltimore Sun *Over 100 years after its original publication, The American Boy's Handy Book: What to Do and How to Do It is still engaging the imaginations of children and adults. * Family News *Using the original type and illustrations, The American Boy's Handy Book gives step-by-step instructions for a number of projects, many of which require adult supervision. * Coastal Family *This paperback includes many oldies but goodies - in fact it was first published in 1888! This guide was written by Daniel Carter Beard.... He had a love of making things and spending time outdoors, and he passed along his knowledge in this book. * Charlotte Parent *There's always something fun for your boys to do in The American Boy's Handy Book. Activities include everything from camping without a tent to building boats. * Puget Sound Parent *The do-it-yourself projects are arranged by season Spring begins with elaborate kite building and goes on to fishing and aquariums. Summer activities include knots, boat building, homemade hunting apparatus and camp craft. -- Mike Maza, of the Dallas Morning News * Patriot-News *Delightful. * New Hampshire Sunday News *Timeless. -- Richard C. Debold * Middletown Press *
£10.79
Derrydale Press The American Girl's Handy Book: Making the Most
Book SynopsisEach summer, millions of children complain, "There's nothing to do." Originally published in 1889, The American Girl's Handy Book resoundingly challenges this age-old dilemma by providing a huge number of ideas for fun and instructional projects for young girls. It includes plans for April Fool's parties and jokes, transplanting wildflowers and preserving or pressing them, Easter games and activities, instructions for making a lawn tennis net and the rules of the game, how to make a hammock, corn husk and flower dolls, instructions for making various fans, Halloween parties, making a telephone, painting in water or oil colors, making models in clay and wax, making picture frames, and suggestions for winter games and activities! As with its companion, The American Boy's Handy Book, the girl's book is divided into seasons ensuring fun will be had all year round.
£9.49
Smithsonian Smithsonian Book of Paper Airplanes
Book SynopsisBecome an expert flyer with 16 amazing airplane designs and fun aviation facts from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum—for kids ages 8-12!Prepare for takeoff with the Smithsonian Book of Paper Airplanes, which includes 16 designs inspired by planes in the Smithsonian's collections with fully illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions. 48 tear out sheets—3 per airplane for triple the fun and to master the practice Information on ideal materials, folding basics, throwing techniques, modifications, and tricks Paper Airplane Pilot’s Log to track flights National Air and Space Museum How Things Fly Champion Certificate Callout boxes with illuminating flight facts and activities to test the science behind paper airplanes Take a break from screens and experience the satisfaction of folding a paper airplane and watching it soar. Smithsonian Book of Paper Airplanes is creative and fun for the whole family!
£14.41
Adventure Publications, Incorporated Fossils for Kids: Finding, Identifying, and
Book SynopsisDig into the history of life with this children’s introduction to paleontology, complete with an identification section and “how to” instructions. As incredible as it sounds, fossils are all around us, waiting to be discovered. Become a young paleontologist. Learn all about ancient lifeforms preserved in rock. Dan R. Lynch, author of many Rocks & Minerals field guides, presents a kids’ introduction to fossils. Begin by learning about the early Earth and the process of fossilization. That’s followed by an identification guide to the most common and collectible fossils: crinoids, snail shells, shark teeth, and more. With full-color photographs and illustrations, you’ll always know what to look for. A “how to” section includes the details your family needs to begin a successful fossil hunt. You’ll also get information on everything from rock shop fossils and rules of collecting to dinosaur fossils and more. So learn to find, identify, and even collect the petrified forms of ancient organisms. Whether children see their first fossil at a museum or find their own fossil seashells, this easy-to-understand book is a perfect guide for beginners. Inside You’ll Find “How to” section, including details on what to look for and where to look The basics of paleontology and how fossils formed Rules about what you can and can’t collect Identification guide to common and collectible invertebrate fossils, such as trilobites, as well as common rock shop finds Table of ContentsIntroduction All About Fossils Types of Fossils Fossils, Then and Now About Rocks How Do Bones and Plants Get Inside Rocks? Cells and Fossilization Other Ways Fossils Can Form What Are Fossils Made Out Of? Sedimentary Rocks That Can Have Fossils in Them Ancient Life and Extinction Rock Layers Tell a Story Types of Fossils Animal Fossils Plant Fossils and Amber Microfossils, Trace Fossils, Hydrocarbons, Coal, and Pseudofossils Collecting Fossils Cool Fossil Sites around the U.S. Glossary Recommended Reading About the Author
£35.69
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc 500 Kids Art Ideas: Inspiring Projects for
Book SynopsisKeeping a child engaged and happy can be a tall order, but with 500 Kids Art Ideas, you'll never run out of inspiration! This fun, visual reference features a thousand arts and crafts projects for adults and children to do together. With an emphasis on recycled materials and nature, a wide range of art is covered. From making dolls and edible treats to sculpting and printmaking, everything is simple enough to recreate, but also up to interpretation. Add your own creative twist to make them your own and ask your child to do the same! Not only will you be engaging your children and activating their imagination, but also teaching them critical skills. 500 Kids Art Ideas also features purposely open-ended art meant to bring families closer together. You'll be able to connect with your child on a deeper level in no time, letting them know that you can be fun, too!
£22.72
Laughing Elephant A Childs First Sewing Book Midcentury handsewing
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£12.99
Science & Humanities Press Me and My Shadows--Shadow Puppet Fun for Children of All Ages: Enhanced with Practical Paper Pastimes
£11.08
Workman Publishing Sewing School: 21 Sewing Projects Kids Will Love
Book SynopsisSewing School authors Amie Plumley and Andria Lisle teach a sewing camp in Memphis, Tennessee, which has earned accolades from delighted children and parents. When families clamored for more, Plumley and Lisle launched a blog, sewingschool.blogspot.com, to rave reviews. Now, they've channeled the best of their children's sewing projects into this lively, how-to- sew book for ages five and up. Featuring 21 inspired projects for young sewers, Sewing School allows kids to create fabric masterpieces with minimal supervision. All projects have been kid-tested, most can be made using simple hand stitches, and all can be embellished with a personal touch, making them a terrific out- let for kids' creativity. To further inspire young needle-crafters, the book is peppered with photos and quotes from real boys and girls who have participated in the authors' sewing camp. Projects include items that children can hug (pillows, doll, blanket) , hold (wallet, tote, draw- string pouch) , give as gifts (coasters, glasses case, pot holder), and wear (sleep mask, hat, cuffs). Each project features step-by-step instructions written in a style to suit most children, a close- up photo of every step, and a photo of the finished project. The book includes full-sized cut- out patterns in a front pocket and instructions for how grownups can help. There are only a few sewing books written specifically for children, and none have the fresh look, fun voice, and contemporary feel of SEWING SCHOOL.
£14.24
C & T Publishing A Kid's Guide To Sewing: Learn to Sew with Sophie
Book SynopsisWeeks Ringle and her husband Bill Kerr are professional quilt makers and founders of Modern Quilt Studio (formerly FunQuilts). Bill and Weeks bring a modern twist to the great American quilting tradition with decades of quiltmaking experience and graduate design degrees. They live in Illinois with their daughter, Sophie. 11-year-old Sophie has been playing in her parents' studio and is happy to share lessons with her friends as she learns to sewTrade ReviewJuly 13 "A Kid's Guide to Sewing" made me smile. The projects are kid friendly, the photography is engaging, and the information age appropriate. I only wish I had this type of reference book when I started to sew. * Sewing with Nancy *Table of ContentsTable of Contents: Hello from Sophie A Word from Weeks & Bill (Mom & Dad) Materials & Tools Fabrics * Notions * Supplies * Tools Your Sewing Machine Getting to know the parts * Learning to use & maintain your machine The Basics of Sewing Safety * Cutting, pinning & measuring * Hand sewing * Planning your project * Fixing mistakes Projects: From Beginning to Advanced Simple Pillow Washable Pet Bed Cuddle Fleece Scarf Hairband Zippered Pouch Sleepover Bag Fancy Ribbon Belt 2 Ways Embroidered Pillowcase Reversible Messenger Bag Backpack Decorations Quilted Placemats, Simple or Crazy" Pool Cover-up Gini's Tiered skirt Insulated Lunchbag Cuddle Fleece Patchwork Throw, Simple or Fancy Zippered Tote Resources About the Authors
£16.19
C&T Publishing Sew in Style Make Your Own Doll Clothes
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£17.09
C & T Publishing We Love to Sew - Bedrooms: 23 Projects • Cool
Book SynopsisInspire the girl in your life to embark on a bedroom decorating adventure with We Love to Sew - Bedrooms, by Annabel Wrigley of Little Pincushion Studio. With 23 easy-to-sew and no-sew projects that range from simple to moderately difficult, this inspiring book encourages girls to mix and match a variety of styles, from modern to boho to whimsical. Also included are detailed instructions on creating mood boards to capture a girl's very own unique vision, as well as basic information about sewing, supplies, and sewing machine basics that will lay the foundation for a lifelong love of all things handmade.
£14.99
C & T Publishing Sew It!: Make 17 Projects with Yummy Precut
Book SynopsisGet your budding quilter sewing with 16 easy and fun projects made mostly from precuts. With the time they'll save on cutting, they'll be able to get down to the business of creating right away. From an earphones pouch to a pillow to, of course, quilts, and even a sleepover setSew It! presents kids with a broad range of projects for all skill levels that will teach them quiltmaking basics while challenging them to build their skill sets. All the projects are designed to be sewn on a domestic machine and can be completed without adult assistance.Trade ReviewWritten for new, young sewists, Sew It! Make 17 Projects with Yummy Precut Fabrics by Allison Nicoll is chock-full of great projects for beginners. A variety of projects are included - pincushion, tote bag, wall organizer, quilt and more - making it a good place to look for projects for your children's classes. Nicoll begins by sharing the necessary tools and supplies required, then ventures into basic skills before carefully explaining the steps of quilting. For each project, she walks through each step wtih clear, simple language. All the projects are made with precuts, including five-inch squares, ten-inch squares, 2 1/2 inch strips and fat quarters. American Quilt Retailer, July 2014 It's our goal at GenQ to inspire and educate our kids and our neighbors' kids (and heck, any kids!) to pick up fabric and thread and create. And here's an excellent tool to further those plans of sewist world domination, one Jelly Roll at a time! Author Allison Nicoll is an experienced sewing teacher of kids and young adults, and she's totally onboard with our play.Her book is conveniently divided into chapters for pre-cuts (Jelly Rolls, Charm Packs, Layer Cakes, and fat quarters), which makes it easy for beginners to choose a project and start sewing. She offers plenty of basic sewing instruction, and project-filled chapters. We love the basic advice and sewing term definitions she gives throughout each project, and there's a huge variety of designs - wall hangings, bags, cuddly quilts! The fabrics are bright and modern too. We're thinking we'll sew up some Sleepover Set pillowcases and totes for our next retreat! Generation Q Magazine, October 2014Table of ContentsTitle Legal/Ded/Ack Message to Parents Let Me Introduce Myself Sewing with Precuts How to Use this Book Getting StartedTools and Supplies Skill Building Turn Your Quilt Top into a Quilt Quick Review Jelly Roll Opener Headphone Pouch Chevron Pillow Concrete Jungle Quilt Rainbow Quilt charm Pack Opener Pin Cushion Sewing Machine Mat Wall Organizer Retro Moments Quilt Layer Cake Opener Pencil Roll Sweet Little Pouch Love Hearts Pillow Tropicana Quilt Fat Quarter Opener Sleepover Set-Tote Bag Sleepover Set-Pillow Messenger Bag Tote Bag Seaside Quilt Sources
£13.99
C & T Publishing Stitched Paper Art for Kids: 22 Cheeky Pickle
Book SynopsisTurn your resident amateur sewist into a master of paper craft with Stitched Paper Art. Sewing machine novices or not, kids will build their skills while creating bright, fun art. Varied projects include headbands and necklaces, bookmarks and buntings, and picture frames and purses. Mixing and matching designs and colors is part of the fun. The simplicity of the process practically guarantees that kids can finish a project in just one afternoon. And since paper is much more forgiving to work with than fabric, it gives them the confidence necessary to complete project after project after project!Table of ContentsDedication Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1- Just the Basics Applique ~ What does applique actually mean? Threading a Machine - ~ An easy how to guide Sewing on a machine - ~ Needle size ~Stitch size ~ Cotton type ~ Paper thickness Tracing designs and Using Patterns - ~ How to Trace Designs Color and Pattern - - My Three Color and Pattern Rule Materials List - Chapter 2 - The Perfect Gift 1Book Mark - 2Bunting Necklace - 1Flower Necklace - 1Butterfly Brooch - 1Flower Headband - Chapter 3 - Get Organized! 1Bag Tag - 2Covered Notebook - 1Hexagon Purse - 2Storage Box - 3Storage Hanger - 2Tote Bag - Chapter 4 - Let's Celebrate! 1 Greeting Card - 1 Gift Tag - 1 Recycled Gift Bag - 2 Wrapping Paper - 2 Christmas Decorations - Chapter 5 - Bedroom Decor 1 Camper Van Bunting - 1 Canvas Photo Frame - 2 Circle Wallhanging - 1 Drinks Coaster and Glass Charm - 2 Framed Owl Art - 2 Heart Bunting - Resources About The Author -
£14.39
C & T Publishing Get Quilting with Angela & Cloe: 14 Projects for
Book SynopsisKids can quilt! Best-selling author Angela Walters and her daughter, Cloe, join forces to teach preteens and teens the basics of quiltmaking. The dynamic mother-daughter duo guides kids step by step through prepping and finishing their very first quilt. Readers will tackle 14 projects to keep or give as gifts, including stylish bedroom decor, such as pillow covers, rugs, and T-shirt quilts. Angela’s eye for design and her approachable teaching style is the perfect complement to Cloe’s kid-approved fabric choices and projects. With skill-builders and plenty of how-to photos, your kids can finally bring their imaginative creations to life!Trade ReviewJuly 2015 You'll discover all the techniques and help you need. Learn all the lingo, enjoy superb step-by-step instructions with fantastic clear photos. Discover how to cut fabric, sew seams, put together, bind and finish a quilt. See what you can do with straight line or free-motion quilting. Great tips, great projects, super easy to follow. * Karen Platt Yarnsandfabrics.co.uk/crafts *Table of ContentsDedication Acknowledgments Introduction Getting started About the book What is a quilt? Supplies Making a Quilt Reading the Pattern The Supplies Applique Cutting Sewing Making the Quilt Top Pressing Quilting Layering and Basting the Quilt Quilting Hand Quilting Tie Quilting Machine Quilting Trimming the Quilt Binding Hands-On Practice Potholders Skill level: 1 Placemats Skill level: 1 Quilted Water Bottle Holder Skill level: 2 Projects Heart Ticker Tape Quilt Skill level 2 Charmed Quilt Skill level: 2 Rag Quilt Skill level: 2 Applique Letter Pillow Skill level: 2 Bed Runner Skill level: 2 Cut-Away Rug Skill level: 2 Signature Quilt Skill level: 2 Ticker Tape Quilt: Skill level: 3 School Supply Holder Skill level: 3 T-shirt Quilt Skill level: 3 Cuddle Quilt Skill level: 3
£16.99
C & T Publishing Girl's Guide to DIY Fashion: Design & Sew 5
Book SynopsisDo you have a bunch of ideas for super-cute clothes but can’t find them when you’re out shopping? This book will teach you how to make anything you can dream up! Dresses? Yes. Jeggings? Check. Put your own stamp on everything you create by first sketching your designs in the book. You’ll learn how to make fashion design mood boards, using things that you love and that inspire you. You’ll be designing and sewing purses, headbands, skirts, and tops in no time! Now you won’t even need to leave the house to find your favorite outfit!Trade ReviewApril 2015 In another review I mentioned how I learned to sew as a child with help from a book called My Big Book of Sewing. This taught me the basics and showed me that sewing was fun, and a good opportunity for using imagination as well as producing something useful or amusing. It was rather thin on fashion however, unlike this inspiring book on how girls can make their own clothes. Most sewing books start with what you need, show you how to use it and then give you some projects to make to get you started. This is fine for adults, but younger people need a bit more to get encouraged. You can find all that here, from lively colorful layouts to the voice of the author, talking to the book’s owner like a friend. Get started by choosing a box for your supplies and decorating it, before learning what you need to put in it. Learn the parts of a sewing machine and what they all do, create a sewing space and a mood board. I love the way all this takes place first but not in a boring way as there are practical things to do such as the mood board and drawing fashion designs, and none of it takes too long to read. A fair but of knowledge is encapsulated in an admirably short section with plenty of pictures and things to try out. The projects themselves are grouped into sections such as back to school, friends, slumber party, summertime and party wear. Each section has four things to make or customizations for existing items. A project has a full page photo of the garment, plus a list of what you need, how to make it and tips to make it all go successfully. All the garments and accessories are designed to be fun to make and wear, and making them will teach a novice sewer how to do most of the basics. If this sounds boring this also includes the fun part, meaning embellishment and plenty of it. In short, this is a wonderfully produced book that is sure to appeal to any girl who wants to learn how to make their own clothes. * Myshelf.com *July 2015 This book is aimed at girls aged 7-14 and is the kind of book I would have loved as a child. From creating mood boards, to designing and making your own garments and accessories , author Rachel Low encourages girls to create, have fun and feel good about what they can make. It is filled with brilliant ideas and tips that will give them confidence and help them to find their own style. With full-sized patterns in the back, this book is written simply in language that girls will understand. * Love to Make *Table of ContentsIntroduction [Chapter Title] Note for girls and parents What the girls say - students quotes Affirmations Things to Know [Section Opener] Essential Tools [Chapter Title] Tools/Supplies [Head 1] Using the Iron [Head 2] How to Pin [Head 2] Sewing Machine Basics [Head 1] The Parts [Head 2] How to use it [Head 2] Hand Sewing [Sidebar] Your Sewing Space [Head 1] How to Use This Book [Chapter Title] Finding Your Creative Style [Head 1] What Inspires You [Head 2] What do you love - Let's Doodle [Head 2] Mood Boards - How-to/room to create your own [Head 2] How the projects are organized - the process is broken down [Head 1] How to Use Patterns [Head 1] Ready to Create! [Chapter Title] Sewing Words [Head 1] Things to remember - Safety Tips [Head 1] Finishing Touches [Head 1] Hems, Zippers and Buttons [Head 2] Fun With Fabric [Chapter Title] Fashion Designing [Chapter Title] The Basics [Head 1] Let's practice - samples, stencils and croquis to draw on [Head 1] Some tips/thoughts from designers [Sidebar] Projects [Section Opener] Back-to-School Outfit [Chapter Title] School-Stylish Double Layer Skirt [Project Title] Flirty Flower Cardigan [Project Title] Pretty Pencil Case [Project Title] Happening Hair Ties [Project Title] Totally Tights [Project Title] Fun With Friends Outfit [Chapter Title] Jeggings [Project Title] Amazing Applique Sweatshirt [Project Title] Nifty Necklaces [Project Title] Dynamite D.I.Y. Sneakers [Project Title] Slumber Party [Chapter Title] Peace-Out" Pajama Pants [Project Title] Sleepover Tote [Project Title] Sweet Dreams Eye Mask [Project Title] Friendship Bracelets [Project Title] Rock'N Summer [Chapter Title] Ribbon Tie Dress [Project Title] Hip Halter Top [Project Title] Fabulous Flip Flops [Project Title] Hot" Hair Wrap [Project Title] Going to a Party [Chapter Title] Necklace Dress [Project Title] Party Purse [Project Title] Glitter Headbands [Project Title] Glam Shoe Clips [Project Title] What The Girl's Are Saying [Chapter Title] Templates [Chapter Title] Back-Matter [Chapter Title] Bio Resources
£25.05
Cherry Lake Publishing Making Jewelry
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£24.05
Living Dead Press Ten Silly Zombies Jumping on the Bed Coloring
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£10.24
Workman Publishing Sewing School ® 2: Lessons in Machine Sewing; 20
Book SynopsisFor kids who have mastered hand sewing, machine sewing opens up exciting new possibilities! Sewing School ®2 offers 20 creative projects designed for children ages 7 and up, including cloth pencil cases, purses, wall pockets, and even a fabric guitar. Illustrated step-by-step instructions show kids how to thread a sewing machine, select an appropriate stitch, and choose fabrics and patterns that evoke their own unique style. Suggestions for creative variations open up endless possibilities for kids to imaginatively personalize their fabric creations. Also available in this series: Sewing School ®,Sewing School ® Fashion Design, Sewing School ® Quilts, and Sewing School ® Box Set.
£14.24
Workman Publishing Stitch Camp: 18 Crafty Projects for Kids & Tweens
Book SynopsisIn today’s thriving maker culture, kids are hungry for hands-on guidance in creating stylish wearables and practical objects, or hacking and customizing existing ones. Authors Nicole Blum and Catherine Newman get them started with complete instructions for mastering six favorite fiber crafts. Step-by-step photos teach kids ages 9–14 the basics of how to sew, knit, crochet, felt, embroider, and weave, plus how to make three projects for each craft. From woven patches and a knitted backpack to embroidered merit badges and a crocheted bracelet, the fresh, kid-approved projects encourage creative variations and build confidence along with valuable life skills.
£15.29
Workman Publishing Say Cheese!: A Kid’s Guide to Cheese Making with
Book SynopsisBest-selling author Ricki Carroll — known around the world as “the Cheese Queen” — and her daughter, Sarah Carroll, bring easy cheese making right into your kitchen with this fun guide for kids and families. Step-by-step photos take kids ages 8–12 through the cheese making process, then teach them how to make 12 classic favorites, including mozzarella, feta, ricotta, and cream cheese. A hearty helping of kitchen chemistry and math along with bits of international cheese making history add to the education. A bonus log sheet lets young cheese makers keep notes just like the pros, while punch-out labels and colorful flags will embellish homemade cheeses and global cheese platters.
£14.39
Workman Publishing Baking Class: 50 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love to
Book SynopsisFollowing the best-selling book Cooking Class, this delightful baking cookbook for children ages 8–12 features 50 easy-to-follow, kid-friendly recipes. Lively step-by-step photos teach bakers-in-training how to knead dough, make biscuits, decorate cookies, and produce a perfect pie, along with essential skills like following directions and accurately measuring ingredients. Kids will learn to make both sweet and savory treats and will use fresh fruits and vegetables in recipes such as Bursting with Blueberries Muffins, Zombie Zucchini Bread, and Peachy Keen Crumble. Bonus goodie bag stickers, pop-out gift tags, and bake sale signs encourage kids to share their homemade delights with pride. 2017 NPR's Best Books of the Year 2017 IACP Cookbook Award Winner 2017 National Parenting Product Awards Winner 2018 ?Mom's Choice Award Gold Winner 2019 New York Times "Best Cookbooks for Kids" Also available in this series: Cooking Class and Cooking Class Global Feast!
£14.24
Workman Publishing Sewing School ® Quilts: 15 Projects Kids Will
Book SynopsisThe best-selling authors of the Sewing School ® series are back, introducing kids to the creativity of stitching patchwork, appliqué, and quilts. Using dynamic how-to photos and step-by-step instructions written for ages 8 to 12, Amie Petronis Plumley and Andria Lisle teach a variety of techniques using both hand and machine sewing. The 15 projects range from decorative to practical, including an appliquéd family crest wall hanging, a patchwork pet bed, a crazy-quilt journal cover, and a quilt made from recycled T-shirts. Every project features encouraging suggestions for making truly one-of-a-kind items that express the creative spirit of each young maker. Also available in this series: Sewing School ®,Sewing School ® 2, Sewing School ® Fashion Design, and Sewing School ® Box Set.
£14.24
Workman Publishing Backyard Adventure: Get Messy, Get Wet, Build
Book SynopsisThe backyard has long been a space associated with recreation and relaxation, a private patch of earth to escape to, and a springboard for the imagination. In her signature style and drawing on her personal experience as a mother, gardener, and author, Amanda Thomsen encourages kids to create kingdoms of their own making, right in their own backyards. With whimsical projects for every season and any setting, from forest to pavement, fun-seeking kids and their families will rediscover the yard as a place for inspired play, using repurposed materials and existing features of outdoor spaces. Whether they’re creating tiny gardens inhabited by action figures, weaving a secret hideaway out of a loom of twine and twigs, or setting sidewalk cracks on fire with Coffeemate, Backyard Adventure lets kids of all ages turn their yards into a place they can call their own.
£13.29
Workman Publishing Wood Shop: Handy Skills and Creative Building
Book SynopsisCome on, kids: grab a hammer, step up to the workbench, and get ready to measure, saw, drill, and make cool things! Wood Shop is an exciting introduction for today’s kids to an age-old tradition: building with wood. With step-by-step photographs and clear instructions, aspiring woodworkers learn essential skills such as how to drive a nail, use a power drill, “measure twice, cut once,” and saw correctly. Then the fun begins, with 17 cool and creative projects kids can build to furnish the wood shop, decorate their bedrooms and homes, and create their own play equipment. Favorite projects include Tic-Tac-Toe-To Go!, One-Board Birdhouse, a Tool Tote, and a hanging Twinkle Light. Wood Shop is the perfect gift for tinkerers, young makers, fans of LEGO toys, and aspiring carpenters and engineers.
£14.24
Chicago Review Press Doll Crafts: a Kid's Guide to Making Simple
Book SynopsisDive into the wonderful and creative world of doll arts and crafts with this easy-to-follow activity book packed with over 50 projects and a dozen patterns. Using inexpensive, everyday, even recycled materials, you’ll make clever paper dolls, simple folk art dolls, soft cuddle pals, or 18-inch felt dolls, as well as cute and easy doll clothing, accessories, and basic houses. Clear instructions and illustrations guide you as you learn to: make and paint a cloth doll, recycle and refresh an old doll; make simple, silly dolls from spoons, yarn, sticks, and more; make a dollhouse you can fold up and tuck under your bed; and much more!Along the way you’ll learn fascinating doll facts and history, such as dolls’ roles in various cultures and religions, the history of action figures, and the tradition behind scarecrows. Fun for younger girls and boys to explore with a caregiver or older kids to work through alone, Doll Crafts belongs in any craft-loving kid’s home or classroom.Trade Review"Carlson provides a straightforward introduction to creating dolls..." Publishers Weekly"I wish I had had this book when I was little." Cracking the Cover"Doll Crafts is enthusiastically and unreservedly recommended." Midwest Book Review
£13.25
Chicago Review Press Motorboat Book
Book SynopsisUsing everything from electric motors, balloons, and gears to water jets, steam, chemical reactions, and even gravity, this clever handbook offers a variety of choices for propelling homemade vessels across a pool. Through step-by-step instructions with clear photos, kids will learn how to build more than 20 different model boats for traveling above water and several different submarine projects for traveling below the surface. In addition to the boatbuilding activities included within, young naval architects will find instructions for building an “ocean” to test the boats and a variety of accessories, including four different water pumps, a waterproof battery and motor case, and a working foghorn. Most of the watercrafts are built from recycled and easy-to-find materials, but an appendix also lists local and online sources for wire, plastic propellers, small motors, and more. Do-it-yourselfers and kids with an interest in how things work will find hours of educational entertainment in the projects offered within.Trade Review"What better way to learn about the physical properties of water and other materials than making boats?" -- Practical Homeschooling
£13.25
Experiment Recipes for Play: Creative Activities for Small
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£11.39
C&T Publishing Ootd Outfit of the Day Sew Style
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£19.96
C & T Publishing Magical Forest Fairy Crafts Through the Seasons:
Book SynopsisSew a menagerie of felt fairies, gnomes, and forest friends from supplies you have on hand. Back with all-new projects approved by crafty kids, the best-selling authors of Forest Fairy Crafts teach kids how to stitch and personalise charming fairyland characters and toys. Make every season more fun when you adorn your friends with colourful felt, threads, yarn, buttons, sequins, and more. These twenty-five crafts appeal to boys, girls, and the young at heart!
£19.54
Stewart, Tabori & Chang Inc Let's Get This Party Started: DIY Celebrations
Book SynopsisBirthday parties for kids are getting more and more expensive these days. How many parents have been shocked to realise that they just dropped £500 on their four-year-old’s party? Soleil Moon Frye’s new book will feature more than 15 parties that you can throw for your kids that are not only inexpensive but wildly inventive and fun. Each party in the book will include two crafts, one game and one recipe – ALL of which you can put together with your child. Aside from crafts and recipes, there are countless tips and ideas that will inspire you. Some of the parties featured in the book include: the fairy party, the pirate party, the movie-on-the-lawn party, the camp party, the 80s party, the rainbow party, the Halloween party, the luau and much more. Throughout the book are gorgeous and colourful images by photographer Meeno Peluce. (Anybody who had access to a TV set in the 1970s will remember Meeno, who is also Soleil’s brother.) Timely and fun, this book will be a must-have for anybody who has kids and loves entertaining.
£10.49
Stewart, Tabori & Chang Inc Playful: Fun Projects to Make With + For Kids
Book SynopsisPlayful: Toys and Crafts Made by Hand is a charming collection of 26 unique, modern projects for parents (and other adults) to make for young children as well as an exciting assortment of projects that kids preschool age and up can make alongside an adult. Divided into five categories—Playful Dress Up, Playful Toys, Playful Paper Crafts, Playful Repurposing and Playful Art—the low-skill/high-style/low-cost projects include fair maiden and knight dress-up smocks, a tiger piñata, a parade of paper puppets, a convoy of trucks, a dollhouse made out of cardboard and bright duct tape, an art table, a cloth trapeze doll and wooden pencil holders. Templates for artwork shown on projects are included with step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions. Authored by Merrilee Liddiard and photographed by Nicole Gerulat, this enchanting book is sure to inspire many happy hours of making—as well as make-believe—among adults and the children they love.Trade Review“A piñata, like this bright design from Merrilee Liddiard’s new book Playful: Fun Projects to Make With + For Kids, just says Party!” * Redbook *“I certainly recommend this book if you are looking for fun activities to do with your kids at home.” * Dominique’s Desk *“Merrilee’s book offers billions of ideas that are surprisingly doable, and in a world where we frown upon play and elevate productivity, I admire her bravery to put down the phone and make something with her kids.” * Design for MiniKind *“Everything about it is scrumptious. Every project, every photo, all the little details. Buy it so you can make fun, imaginative, totally doable projects with your kids. And buy it because the attention to detail will inspire you!” * Design Mom *“Thankfully, books and supply kits that encourage children to truly create are also available these days. The best of the books—like Merilee Liddiard’s new release, Playful—may provide instructions for creating a dollhouse or a cardboard-and-paint menagerie, but they also promote open-ended arts-making by encouraging parents to keep found objects and recycled materials on hand for kids to use when the mood and inspiration strike.” * Working Mother *
£15.99
Palmer-Pletsch Associates My First Machine Patchwork Book KIT: Sewing
Book SynopsisThe My First Patchwork Book kit includes the book, a cardboard Four Patch template, plus patterns for patchwork alphabet code flags. This fifth book in the My First Sewing Book series teaches young crafters the backbone of quilting: learning to piece fabrics together. Children first learn how to choose and prepare fabric, make and draw around a template, and sew four patches together into a block to make a pillow or flag. The book then guides them to make more patchwork blocks with squares, rectangles and triangles, sew appliquÉ, combine blocks and then make the alphabet patchwork blocks of the international code flags. Winky Cherry's unique My First Sewing Book program teaches young children not only sewing skills, but life skills: responsibility, commitment, focus, patience, coordination, organization, and how to follow rules, all through the enjoyment of sewing. In six books, levels progress from simple hand sewing, embroidery, and doll making, to machine sewing, patchwork, and quilting. The three hand sewing books feature clever rhyming instructions for children as young as 5. The three machine sewing books are for children ages 7 and older. All six titles have simple, clearly-illustrated instructions. Each book builds on the previous books, and each book can stand alone.
£14.20
Capstone Press Pretty Presents: Paper Creations to Share
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£22.99
Capstone Press Snappy Style: Paper Decoration Creations
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£22.99
Capstone Press Adorable Accessories: Paper Creations to Wear
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£22.99
Capstone Press Marvelous Memories: Paper Keepsake Creations
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£22.99
Capstone Press Unique Accessories You Can Make and Share
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£22.99
