Books with author Jane Yates

When looking at an empty can of beans or corn, it can be hard to imagine it as a piece of art. With this book as a guide, however, readers will have the choice of several crafts in which to transform trash to treasure. Full-color photographs and step-by-step instructions help readers through each fun craft, introducing different artistic methods along the way. In addition, the importance of recycling and reusing old items presents conservation information in ways readers can immediately understand and put into practice.

Toilet paper tubes, tissue boxes, and sheets of cardboard are sturdy beginnings for many craft projects to help pass a rainy afternoon. They can become decorations, gifts, or simply more exciting boxes! Readers follow step-by-step instructions to create amazing crafts using cardboard thats otherwise headed for the curb. The simple language allows readers of all ages to enjoy the many crafts in this book, but also provides places for the most artistic readers to show off their individual imaginations through extra color, detail, and more.

When looking at an empty can of beans or corn, it can be hard to imagine it as a piece of art. With this book as a guide, however, readers will have the choice of several crafts in which to transform trash to treasure. Full-color photographs and step-by-step instructions help readers through each fun craft, introducing different artistic methods along the way. In addition, the importance of recycling and reusing old items presents conservation information in ways readers can immediately understand and put into practice.

Who knew tissue paper could be made into suncatchers and butterflies? This book shows readers all the fun projects they can make using tissue paper, a common household material. The book begins by introducing readers to techniques for working with tissue paper, then shows them how to make collage placemats, paper bag piatas, and bird decorations. The book provides clear step-by-step guidance through the projects, and vivid visuals bring each project to life.

Vampires are a favorite creepy creature in many myths and legends. Readers of this innovative book will love learning to draw these spooky characters, as well as learning about their roles in mythology. Simple step-by-step instructions guide young artists to create their own unique works of art, while colorful illustrations help them visualize their final product. Lessons cover manga, cartoon, and more realistic styles of drawing, and range in difficulty so artists of all levels can excel in creating these exciting projects.

Every household has an abundance of junk mail. What if you could turn it into something beautiful? With this book, readers can do just that by following the simple instructions to turn colorful junk mail into jewelry! Packed with many other recycled paper crafts, this volume encourages readers to reconsider whats garbage and what can become something more with a little paint, glue, or glitter. Each craft engages readers with art and creatively highlights how its possible to reduce and reuse waste every day.

It doesn't always take a professional artist to create high-quality drawings. With the help of this book, young artists of all levels will learn to draw a variety of goblins and learn about the roles they play in mythology. Readers will learn to draw different styles of goblins, including manga, cartoon, and more realistic versions of these creepy creatures. Step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations guide readers in creating their own special works of art. Lessons range from simple to more elaborate, ensuring that both beginner and advanced artists will be able to follow along and enjoy each project.

There are several places in the ocean where plastic has collected in giant piles, endangering animals that live nearby. Not much could be better for the environment than reducing the amount of plastic thrown away, especially if its reused well. In this book, readers find crafts that beautify plastic containers, bottles, and more for use as gifts, decorations, and jewelry. Simple step-by-step instructions guide readers through each project as well as provide chances for each crafters creativity to shine through.

Octopus Pirate is a time-travelling steampunk tale set in the Victorian period. It's the story of a foundling who discovers he has unusual talents, such as camouflage, squishing into small spaces and the ability to communicate with octopuses! As a baby, the hero of this book is washed up on an island off the Scottish mainland. An eccentric former nun called Mary, who lives there alone with her cats, brings him up and names him after her favorite character, Pinocchio. Later she changes this to Coco for convenience. The teenage Coco joins a circus where he makes friends with Eric, an electronic magician who has an act where he makes a robot teleport across the tent. Coco, narrowly escaping plots against him, flees to Cornwall with Eric. Here they raise funds to build a replica pirate ship, which is also an airship and time machine.

There are several places in the ocean where plastic has collected in giant piles, endangering animals that live nearby. Not much could be better for the environment than reducing the amount of plastic thrown away, especially if its reused well. In this book, readers find crafts that beautify plastic containers, bottles, and more for use as gifts, decorations, and jewelry. Simple step-by-step instructions guide readers through each project as well as provide chances for each crafters creativity to shine through.