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Books in Crafty Kids series

  • Crafty Masks

    Thomasina Smith

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1999)
    Provides instructions for making a variety of masks, including a Halloween witch, a wolf that turns into a lamb, and a bush spirit from Papua New Guinea
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  • How to Make a Card

    Paul Humphrey, Chris Fairclough

    Library Binding (Sea to Sea Pubns, Aug. 1, 2007)
    Presents step-by-step instructions for making a three-dimensional dragon card.
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  • Crafty Detectives

    Nick Huckleberry Beak

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2000)
    Describes what you need to know to be a detective, discussing how to collect information, send messages, and use disguises.
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  • How to Make a Present

    Paul Humphrey, Chris Fairclough

    Library Binding (Sea to Sea Pubns, Aug. 1, 2007)
    Presents step-by-step instructions for making a dinosaur present out of dough.
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  • The Girls' World Book of Jewelry: 50 Cool Designs to Make

    Rain Newcomb

    Paperback (Lark Books, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Here is a real “jewel” of a guide that no girl can resist! From simple bead stringing to working with wire, there’s a wide variety of fabulous jewelry to make, and lots of creative techniques to try. Every attractively photographed page encourages experimentation, imagination, and personal artistic expression at the same time. Imagine a bracelet made of copper washers from the hardware store or from old wooden game pieces. Add small metal flower embellishments to a ribbon for a funky choker. “Elegant” describes the glittery Illusion Necklace with sparkly beads that seem to float around the neck. Each piece is as unique and special as the girl who makes it. The author lives in Asheville, NC.
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  • How to Make a Mask

    Paul Humphrey, Chris Fairclough

    Library Binding (Sea to Sea Pubns, Aug. 1, 2007)
    Presents step-by-step instructions for making a clown mask.
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  • Crafty Juggling

    Nick Huckleberry Beak

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 1, 2000)
    Provides instructions on practicing and performing a variety of juggling tricks and directions for making balls and bags to juggle.
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  • Paper & Paint

    Carson-Dellosa Publishing

    Paperback (Brighter Child, June 16, 2003)
    Paper and Paint projects are simple, fun, and very creative! With page after page of vibrant, eye-catching illustrations and easy-to-follow directions, children will have fun tearing, cutting, and painting paper to create beautiful pieces of art. Using the simple folding techniques of origami, they will even be able to turn an ordinary sheet of paper into a beautiful flower. This book allows children to experiment with different painting styles and techniques too!The creative arts are an essential component of childhood development. And Crafty Kids is an exciting new series that helps children use their creativity to design their very own artwork! Each book features art projects that are “kid-friendly,” engaging, and easy to do. Step-by-step, illustrated instructions allow your “budding” artists to tackle the projects all by themselves. Stand back and watch the creativity begin!
  • Crafty Puppets

    Thomasina Smith

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1999)
    Provides instructions for making finger puppets, glove puppets, puppets painted on your hands, puppet theaters, and a foot puppet
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  • The Girls' World Book of Bath & Beauty: Fresh Ideas & Fun Recipes for Hair, Skin, Nails & More

    Allison Chandler Smith

    Paperback (Lark Books, March 1, 2004)
    Girls will love these goodies that soothe body and skin, and make them feel oh-so-pretty, like after a day at Mom’s spa! Easy-to-follow instructions and luscious color photos will tempt the beauty-conscious to whip up these 50 natural soaps, cosmetics, perfumes, and more. Every pampering product uses such everyday ingredients as yogurt, honey, lemon juice, oats, herbal teas, essential oils, aloe vera, and glycerin. For a glowing complexion, they’ll start with a Mudpie Clay Mask. Hair looks its best washed with deliciously scented Peppermint Lavender Shampoo. Bathtime bliss begins with Herbal Bath Teabags and Fizzy Bath Bombs. Shimmer and shine with Glitterbug Gel and Power Punch Lip Gloss. There are even tips for creating a personalized spa line, complete with customized labels.
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  • Kids' Crafts: Polymer Clay: 30 Terrific Projects to Roll, Mold & Squish

    Irene Semanchuk Dean

    Hardcover (Lark Books, April 1, 2003)
    Introducing a new crafts series for kids 8 to 12! With great care and love for their art, the talented experts at Lark have always produced books that encouraged creativity, experimentation, and imagination in the crafter. Now they're ready and eager to help children express themselves artistically. And you can be sure that every one of these delightful guides will virtually burst with fun projects, simple instructions, appealing photos, original techniques, and terrific materials. Polymer clay is the perfect material for youngsters: in addition to polymer's pliability, it doesn't dry out like regular clay, comes in a range of bright colors, and can bake in an ordinary oven. And the most important tools are your hands, so children can really dig in and feel the tactile joy of manipulating their work. With the help of a renowned polymer clay artist, kids can create 30 awesome objects. A comprehensive basics section covers everything from rolling, cutting and sculpting to figuring out amounts, conditioning the clay, mixing new colors, and creating textures. Kids will really love the cool tricks, too, including marbling and embedding objects. But what will really stir their creative juices are the really super projects, including a Donut Pendant, Bug Magnets, Trinket Bowl, Plant Critters, Fat Pen, Spirit Guide Doll, and Computer Monitor Wizard.
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  • Crafty Magic

    Nick Huckleberry Beak, Lyn Coutts, Tim Ridley

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Sept. 1, 1999)
    Describes the equipment and techniques involved in doing magic and provides instructions on how to perform a variety of individual tricks
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