Find folding instructions for 20 designs, plus 70 sheets of pre-printed origami paper that will help you create beautiful Dia de los Muertos-themed crafts and projects, including sugar skulls, Aztec-inspired flowers, flower crowns, Spanish boxes, standing fans, candy, and more.
A mashup of two fun trends -- sugar skulls and origami -- this illustrated mini kit is perfect for anyone who loves sugar skulls and papercrafts. Kit includes: 20 sheets of 5-3/4 x 5-3/4 paper in Day of the Dead colors A pair of mini scissors A full-color, 56-page book with illustrated instructions to make a handful of sugar skull origami and kirigami projects
Even though for many kids Halloween is most associated with trick-or-treating, this holiday hasn't always been about candy! In fact, it's a very old holiday, and a lot of its traditions have lasted many years. Readers will enjoy learning about Halloween's roots while making origami projects to decorate for today's celebrations. A ghost, witch's hat, bat, and jack -o'-lantern are just some of the great paper-folding crafts readers can try by following clear, concise instructions. Full-color photographs guide them through each step and show off the spooky, completed origami!
Sixth-grader Tommy and his friends describe their interactions with a paper finger puppet of Yoda, worn by their weird classmate Dwight, as they try to figure out whether or not the puppet can really predict the future. Includes instructions for making Origami Yoda.
Funny Bones tells the story of how the amusing calaveras—skeletons performing various everyday or festive activities—came to be. They are the creation of Mexican artist José Guadalupe (Lupe) Posada (1852–1913). In a country that was not known for freedom of speech, he first drew political cartoons, much to the amusement of the local population but not the politicians. He continued to draw cartoons throughout much of his life, but he is best known today for his calavera drawings. They have become synonymous with Mexico’s Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival. Juxtaposing his own art with that of Lupe’s, author Duncan Tonatiuh brings to light the remarkable life and work of a man whose art is beloved by many but whose name has remained in obscurity. The book includes an author’s note, bibliography, glossary, and index.
Designer Origami is the latest book by Matthew Gardiner, the author of the highly successful Everything Origami. Discover the stylish, creative and innovative world of origami design with this stunning new title. Subject areas include: Origami Design (an introduction to the world of origami) Jewellery Decoration and art Lighting (folding thin plastics to make real lights for your home) Fashion (fabric art that you can really wear) Displays (how to mount origami models)
A valuable, one-stop guide to collection development and finding ideal subject-specific activities and projects for children and teens. For busy librarians and educators, finding instructions for projects, activities, sports, and games that children and teens will find interesting is a constant challenge. This guide is a time-saving, one-stop resource for locating this type of information—one that also serves as a valuable collection development tool that identifies the best among thousands of choices, and can be used for program planning, reference and readers' advisory, and curriculum support. Build It, Make It, Do It, Play It! identifies hundreds of books that provide step-by-step instructions for creating arts and crafts, building objects, finding ways to help the disadvantaged, or engaging in other activities ranging from gardening to playing games and sports. Organized by broad subject areas—arts and crafts, recreation and sports (including indoor activities and games), and so forth—the entries are further logically organized by specific subject, ensuring quick and easy use.