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Make in a Day: Crafts for Kids
These colorful and easy projects for kids can be made in a single day! Suitable for ages 7 to 12, with the help of an adult, the crafts will appeal to boys and girls alike. Projects include a dreamcatcher, painted plant pot, leather treasure pouch, and felt pennant flag. Children can also learn how to paint their pillowcases, personalize their sneakers, recycle a sweater into a gadget cozy, and make other decorative and practical items.
Each book in Dover’s Make in a Day series presents 15 projects with illustrated step-by-step instructions. The beginner-friendly projects are ideal for anyone wishing to whip up something simple but special. Supplies are easy to obtain and readily available at major craft stores.
Make Your Own Noah's Ark
Re-create the biblical story of Noah’s ark with the help of this clever little activity book. You’ll find a picture of the ark — high and dry with boarding ramp in place — on the inside covers. Also included are 23 charming stickers depicting Noah, his wife, a rainbow, and pairs of turtles, zebras, tigers, lions, elephants, butterflies, giraffes, and other creatures. Simply apply these reusable stickers to the background picture to create different scenes from an old, old story.
My First Knitting Book:
An introduction explains the how-to of knitting, from holding the needles and yarn to casting on, basic stitches, and finishing touches. Patterns start out as simple as can be and gradually become more challenging, although by no means difficult. Readers can advance from bracelets, hair ornaments, and pocketbooks to scarves and hats, in addition to a charming variety of household decorations.
JEWISH HOLIDAY ORIGAMI
Clearly detailed illustrations and captions explain all the steps for an entire year’s worth of holiday projects–from Chanukah dreidels and a menorah with candles to Passover pyramids and an image of the Red Sea parting. Additional projects for weekly observances include sabbath candles and kiddush cup.
Great for synagogues, schools and homes, this easy-to-follow guide offers beginning paperfolders a unique, fun-filled way to celebrate Jewish culture
FAVORITE ANIMALS IN ORIGAMI
Lovers of the ancient Japanese art of paperfolding will welcome this delightful collection of animal origami projects. Noted origami expert John Montroll provides more than 300 black-and-white diagrams and step-by-step instructions for creating 12 familiar animals.
Graded according to difficulty, the projects include charming versions of a cat, deer, elephant, seal, walrus, mink, bear, and five other creatures. Clear, easy-to-follow explanations of symbols and basic folds help paperfolding enthusiasts successfully complete each project.