Explore new interests and discover hidden talents; find inspiration and fun activities at every turn of the page. Sleepovers, girly get-togethers, tea-party treats...there's a treasure trove of things to do or make, whatever the plan. The Big Book of Crafts and Activities offers plenty of great ideas to choose from, whether you have 10 minutes, a few hours, or all day.
Ingenious (and hilarious) projects that aspiring makers will love, brought to you by the tinkerers at Popular Science magazine. From useful, doable gadgets to outlandish contraptions that you’d likely be wise to avoid, this showcase of ingenuity is an entertaining tribute to the inventive spirit. In this book from the science and technology magazine that’s been inspiring everyday people for nearly 150 years, you’ll discover: Geek Toys: Be the life of any party with rad gaming hacks, amazing pyrotechnics, quirky DIY robots, wow-inducing projectiles, and lots of ways to make beer even better. Home Improvements: Pimp out your pad with a laser-security system, an improvised sous-vide cooker, and a life-sized cardboard display of anyone you want. Gadget Upgrades: Want to stash a flash drive in an old cassette? Use a DIY stylus on a touchscreen? Improvise a fisheye lens for your camera? With this book, you can. Things That Go: Give your motorbike a Tron vibe, deck out your car with an action-figure hood ornament, and keep gadgets charged on the go with a solar-powered backpack. …and much more!
The Big Book of Holiday Paper Crafts, -Life's fun days are the focus of more than 450 cards, gift bags, boxes, albums, frames, party accents, and more from Paper Crafts magazine.
Look! Lots of fun things for you to make. With easy to follow instructions, bright pictures, and top tips from Elmo, Big Bird, and the gang from Sesame Street!.
This book contains a fantastic collection of craft projects using a wide array of different materials. Included are such projects as 'Model Paper Animals', 'A Puppy Bookmark' and 'Novelties In Shellcraft', each with full instructions and explanatory diagrams. This book would make a great addition to the bookshelf in any home, and is perfect entertainment for a rainy day.
Over one hundred pages of beautifully depicted creative ideas that both children and adults will love. Written by Susannah Blake an experienced author who has travelled extensively and devised this craft book with inspiration from her travels. This book takes an eco friendly approach to craft making and gives interesting information on why it's important to reuse and recycle. This is an excellent informative craft book for children aged 9+. A great book that is guaranteed to keep crafty children busy! This book makes an ideal present for children who love crafts.
Do you have something for creating your own stuff? Do you admire woodworks and wish you can create something that spectacular? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a career out of woodworking and show your creativity in craftsmanship? If so, then read on… If you fall into any of the above categories, this book is for you! Congratulations for stumbling on this treasure in a book. This book contains explicit introductory and in-depth exposition on woodworking. It is a self-help guide for those with a passion for making wood products and those who would love to make a well-paying career from woodworking. Woodworking is a simple craft that requires very common tools and skills. Basically, anyone can become a woodworker with the right training. You don't need any major background knowledge or experience to become a woodworker; you might not have interacted with any woodworking tool. Your interest in learning is just enough. With no background in woodworking, you can make your first woodworking project just how you will love it to be. There are many tips listed in this book that will help you get together that project and make it a huge success. You don't also need a giant house for a workshop; in this book, you will learn how to make a simple workshop of the little space you have available. Asides from this, you will: 1.Gain full knowledge about the art and history of woodworking. 2. Be exposed to the common processes and techniques involved in producing unique woodwork projects. 3. Be enlightened on simple tips, tricks and tools that could be used to make your woodwork project seamless. 4. Be privy to information on how to build your workplace and secure your safety while you work. 5. Gain access to woodworking projects you can attempt as a beginner, as well as simple guidelines to follow. 6. Be familiar with how to fix common woodwork problems you are likely to encounter as you begin your journey to professionalism. 7. Discover some of the most frequently asked questions woodworkers typically throw up; it's like communicating with other woodworkers within a book. And lots more! What else? I have jumped the hurdles and gathered all you'll virtually need into this book, just for you! It is high time you quit giving excuses for your inability to get a piece of furniture together. Change the narrative, and get this beginners' manual RIGHT NOW
The Big Book of Monthly Arts & Crafts is packed with teachers' favorite projects, chosen by the editors of the Mailbox magazine. This exceptional book features a wide variety of fun seasonal and holiday arts-and-crafts activities for every month of the school year, large colorful illustrations of each project, and curriculum connections for each activity. It's organized by month, and the activities are based on special events, holidays, and seasons. Imagine the thrill you will experience in finding a whole year's worth of arts-and-crafts ideas and activities in one great resource!
Satisfy Your Need to Be Creative with this One-Stop Guide! Finally, it is here! The one-stop reference you need to get crafty, get creative and get results - fast! Inside this book, over 500 pages of step-by-step instruction for more than 70 gorgeous craft projects wait for you to bring them to life! Infinite ideas abound in each of the four craft areas featured: Rubber Stamping/Card Making: Discover great new tricks for creating extra-special greeting cards! Follow along with the illustrated, step-by-step directions, and you'll amaze everyone with your beautiful and original creations. Decorative Painting: Hundreds of illustrated steps show simple ways to paint your favorite flowers, fruits and berries on a variety of inexpensive items. Mosaics: Learn how to use glass, pebbles and other materials with a simple "embedding" technique to create a range of decorative mosaics. Just pick a project and get creative! Wreath Making: Make every season one to remember with a beautiful handmade wreath! You'll find a range of sizes and styles, utilizing a variety of creative materials. Whether you are attempting any of these techniques for the first time or are looking for now inspiration in familiar categories, this book is for you. The projects become more challenging and inspired as the book progresses, so there is no limit to your creative potential! Big Book of Crafts contains everything you need to create dozens of inexpensive, personalized gifts and beautiful accessories for inside or outside your home in no time flat! No other book offers such value. Don't let it slip through your fingers!
