Fun Crafts To Do At Home
Posted on Friday, June 12th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
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Home Crafts $9.99 Bobbie Kalman’s acclaimed Historic Communities Series provides a close-up view of how people lived more than two hundred years ago. Colorful photos, many taken by Bobbie Kalman herself at restored historic villages across the country, help support the fascinating information. Children will have fun learning about: — early homes and the settler community — what people wore and the crafts they made — how settlers made their living — how they spent their leisure time — the values, customs, and traditions of the early settlers In the past, people could not buy all the goods they needed. Instead, they used and reused materials to make things for themselves. Leftover strips of cloth were woven into rag rugs, and cooking fat was burned in candles. Children will be intrigued by pioneer ingenuity in Home Crafts, a step-by-step account explaining how the settlers: — made candles and soap — carded and spun wool — dyed cloth and sewed samples — made quilts and leather goods |
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Homemade Fun: 101 Crafts and Activities to Do with Kids $18.58 "Homemade Fun" is Rae Grant’s third charming family activity book. Like the previous books in the series, "Homemade Fun" offers a generous collection of classic activities for kids and families who enjoy making creative projects at home, paired with delightful vintage art throughout. Parents, especially moms who are juggling kids, time, and budget, can use this book as a resource when looking for ways to enrich and entertain their kids. Featuring a versatile compilation of classic crafts, games, and activities that are family and kid-oriented, the book can be used for many different situations including camp activities, after-school activities, birthday parties, rainy day events, and vacations as well. "Homemade Fun" will provide hours of family fun –stitch a handy wallet –build a tool box –decorate a pillowcase –make paper flowers –bake pretzels –decorate cupcakes –have a pizza party –hold a bubble race plus so much more |
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The Complete Book of Home Crafts (Hardcover) $39.02 Ideal for beginners with a taste for adventure, The Complete Book of Home Crafts is a fantastic introduction to crafting for the home. With step-by-step instructions and a wealth of high-quality explanatory photographs, everyone will feel comfortable diving into these fun-to-make projects. Each one will build your confidence by teaching you to use different materials and techniques, helping you along and encouraging you to explore your creative side.You`ll have a hard time choosing where to start with a crafts list that includes: . Decoupage with place mats, ceramic lamps, and wastepaper baskets . Stenciling with greeting cards, mirrors, and chairs . Fabric painting with t-shirts, shopping bags, and pillowcases . Picture framing with glass and clips, shells, and papier-mache? . And much more!Whether you want to discover decoupage or decorative tiling, explore beadwork and batik, or creatively attempt numerous other types of crafts, this book will satisfy your thirst for new craft projects and your desire to redecorate. Advice on equipment and skills relating to each craft will help you master all of the basics. Writ- ten by an all-star team of craftspeople who are renowned in their fields, The Complete Book of Home Crafts is an invaluable guide for the aspiring craftsperson or handy home decorator.Carine Tracanelli edited the selections in this book, which were written by a team of craftspeople renowned for excellence in their fields-Fay Boon, Joy Campbell, Paul Henry, Lesley Player, Sally Richmond, Jamie Sapsford, Betsy Skinner, Melanie Williams, Ann Witchell, and Sara Withers. |
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More Creative Crafts for Kids $3.95 More than just a rainy-day activity book, "More Creative Crafts for Kids" give kids all sorts of fun things to make and do–even eco friendly crafts–in the classroom or at home. Creative kids–and their parents–will love this book that features lots and lots of crafts projects for every occasion and inspiration. Easy-to-understand step-by-step instructions, with helpful photos, make creating fun crafts a breeze. They’re all based on readily available materials, and kids will love the variety of projects in this book, including fabric wall hangings, foam animals, platter painting, masks. There’s also a great section on ecological crafts made from recycled materials, including paper bag and wooden spoon puppets, and a village made out of shoe boxes. This substantial collection of crafts is perfect for rainy days, thoughtful handmade gifts, classrooms, parties, and more. |
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Spray Paint Paper Crafts: Creative Fun with Krylon $3.95 Who would have imagined it? New ideas for using spray paint–"yes, spray paint"–in paper crafting Better known for its practical uses, aerosol paint actually produces surprisingly elegant, sophisticated, and creative effects. These fantastic projects come from Krylon, the largest manufacturer of spray paint in the world and a brand favored by hobbyists for its acid-free, archival quality. Crafters will first learn the art of creating their own specialty papers with such simple skills as marbling, rubber-stamping, and stenciling, and then use those custom papers to produce scrapbook pages; mini-books; and embellished cards, bags, and tags. Try altered art techniques to make bottles, boxes, and purses, or adorn home decor items such as trays, frames, and mirrors. It’s fun and easy |
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Creative Crafts for Kids $6.41 Get ready to discover "CREATIVE CRAFTS FOR KIDS." Creative kids will love this giant book that includes over 100 projects for any occasion or inspiration. With easy-to-understand directions and helpful step-by-step photos, making fun crafts is a breeze. Kids and their parents will love the variety in this book, including crafts from all over the world, holiday projects, do-it-yourself games, and much, much more. – Over 100 projects – List of materials listed for each craft – EASY step-by-step instructions – Great for school, home, and parties Examples of some of these fun crafts to make: Animal Crafts: Accordion Critters / Animal Streamers / Spiral Snakes / Finger Puppets Games: Fishing Game / Balloon Monsters / Halloween Puppets / Fishing Game World Crafts: Navajo Chief’s Shield / Chinese Dragon / Totem Pole Masks: Wild Animal Masks / Handyman’s Masks / African Masks / Seashell Mask Paper Crafts: Quick and Colorful Cards / Mosaic Cards / Torn Paper Portraits / Tie-Dye Paper Gift Crafts: Artist’s Apron / Felt Key Chains / Floral Picture Frames / Fish Paperweight |
