52 DIY Crafts for Girls


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Build Your Daughter's Confidence and Creativity Tween girls are surrounded by technology, but cell phones and tablets can't replace the simple joy of making something of your very own. Encourage the artist in your daughter with these 52 DIY activities designed to help her believe in herself and convince her she can accomplish anything she sets her mind to. From the creative dynamo behind the popular Thistlewood Farms blog, KariAnne Wood, along with her twin "mini-thistles" Whitney and Westleigh and illustrator extraordinaire Michal Sparks comes this amazing collection of crafts designed with your tween girl in mind—a new project for every week of the year. Each craft is illustrated by Michal Sparks with an easy-to-understand, hand-drawn DIY with a simple set of instructions. In addition, each DIY comes with a supply list, skill level projection, approximate cost, and estimated timeframe to complete the project. Nothing hard. Nothing complicated. Just easy and fun projects for your girl to enjoy by herself, with friends, or with you!




Crayola: Create It Yourself


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Inspire creativity with fifty-two seasonal arts and crafts activities from Crayola -- the number one name in color and classic DIY crafts for kids -- that will help grow your child's confidence, while building a passion for learning new skills! Crayola has been unleashing creativity and self-expression for the last 117 years. Since early 2018, their CIY (Create It Yourself) videos have showcased new and exciting ways for kids ages six and up to use Crayola products to create Instagram-worthy works of art. Crayola: Create It Yourself includes fifty-two of the most popular and fun craft projects, organized by the four seasons: fall, winter, spring, and summer. Kids will create DIY gifts like Mother's Day picture frames and Valentine's Day Lanterns, they'll decorate the house with Haunted Halloween Decorations and Melted Crayon Ornaments, and they'll make timeless paper spinners and CIY terrariums for use all year round. Each activity includes a complete art supply list, clear step-by-step photographs and instructions, as well as finished samples. Perfect for use at home or in the classroom, the Crayola: Create It Yourself Activity Book encourages kids to put down their digital devices, pick up their crayons, and get creative.




52 Room Makeover Ideas for Girls


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"Your daughter's room is special...just like her! A girl's bedroom is an important part of her identity, maybe the only place in the world that she can truly call her own. Now your daughter can decorate her space to make her room a reflection of her unique personality. From twins Whitney and Westleigh Wood, creators of 52 DIY Crafts for Girls and the daughters of home décor expert Karianne Wood, comes a year's worth of pretty projects that will transform your girl's room to fit her one-of-a-kind style. Your daughter will discover fun and colorful crafts for her windows, walls, door, and so much more! Each craft has illustrated and easy-to-follow instructions, including a supply list, skill level projection, approximate cost, and estimated timeframe to complete the project. Your daughter will also get some practical advice and encouragement from Whitney and Westleigh along the way. Give the special girl in your life the room to make, create, draw, and paint and watch her creativity and confidence grow"--




Simple Times


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The New York Times bestselling craft guide that inspired the hit new TV show, At Home With Amy Sedaris It's often been said that ugly people craft and attractive people have sex. In Simple Times, Amy Sedaris sets the record straight and delivers a book that will forever change the world of crafting. Demonstrating that crafting is one of life's more pleasurable and constructive leisure activities, Sedaris shows that anyone with a couple of hours to kill and access to pipe cleaners can join the elite society of crafters. You will discover how to make popular crafts such as Pompom Ringworms and Seashell Toilet Seat Covers, all while avoiding the most common crafting accidents (sawdust fires, feather asphyxia, pine cone lodged in throat). You will cook your own edible crafts, from a Crafty Candle Salad to Sugar Skulls, with many more recipes and craft ideas that will inspire you to create your very own hastily constructed obscure d'arts. Praise for Simple Times "Amy Sedaris is a kookier, kitschier version of Martha Stewart...Simple Times is an ideal gift for the crafter who has crafted everything." - Associated Press "A wildly cheeky guide." -- InStyle "For anyone who's ever collected hats crocheted together...or simply for fans of Amy Sedaris and her idiosyncratic sense of humor." -- New York Times Book Review




10-Minute Decorating Ideas


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Discover more than 70 quick, easy, and stylish decorating ideas that will add seasonal warmth and charm to your home. Seriously, these projects are so easy—you can do these! You don’t have to be an expert or carve out a lot of time to add some delightful touches to your home. If you have ten minutes, you can try one of these simple seasonal ideas. These fast projects don’t require fancy tools or any decorating experience and many use supplies you already have at home. Show out in spring with a simple grocery-store flower arrangement, a boho basket makeover, and a creative basket storage solution. Celebrate summer with a watering can front-door arrangement, a DIY wood shell sign, and a charcuterie board setting. Make fall fantastic with a mini-pumpkin garland, a monogrammed doormat, and decorated pine-cones. Welcome winter with a bottle-brush tree window display, a sleigh centerpiece, and a votive advent calendar. If you’ve wished you could make beautiful, homemade decorations for your home but felt like you don’t have the time or talent, this book will give you the inspiration and encouragement you need to go from dreaming to doing!




10-Minute Decorating Ideas for a Cozy Christmas


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Discover more than 60 quick, easy, and stylish decorating ideas to add cozy Christmas cheer to your home. Seriously, these projects are so easy—you can do these! KariAnne Wood, author of 10-Minute Decorating Ideas, is back with a new collection of simple projects to help you make holiday magic at home. You don’t have to be an expert or carve out a lot of time to add some festive touches to your spaces. If you have ten minutes, you can try one of these quick and easy ideas for Christmas. . . Decor—enjoy helpful how-tos on decorating with cookie cutters, mini-houses, Christmas pillows, and so much more. Trees—from toppers to skirts, you’ll discover some unique ideas to take your tree decorating to new heights. Wreaths—welcome well-wishers with a one-of-a-kind wall or door decoration that says, “Season’s Greetings.” Wrap—Add extra personality with clever, customized gift-wrap ideas that will bring a smile even before the presents are opened! If you’ve wished you could make beautiful, homemade decorations for Christmas but felt like you don’t have the time or talent, this book will give you the inspiration and encouragement you need to go from dreaming to doing!




Bright Ideas


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Filled with ideas from American Girl readers, Bright Ideas offers the best and brightest suggestions for money-making opportunities, crafts, snacks, school projects, and more. Pub; 9/97.




Low-Mess Crafts for Kids


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A collection of craft ideas for kids that create a minimum of mess.




Easy Carpentry Projects for Children


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Teaches boys and girls ages 8 and up basic carpentry skills through easy-to-make projects: bird feeder, sailboat, tie rack, flower box, and 11 more. Over 100 black-and-white illustrations.




Martha Stewart's Favorite Crafts for Kids


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Martha Stewart's Favorite Crafts for Kids focuses on craft projects that children, aged three to twelve, can make with their parents. These projects are fun, yet serve a practical purpose; children can wear, decorate, and play with what they make. Filled with ideas for a range of ages, skill levels, and interests, this book lets children's creativity run wild, while creating precious memories as parents and kids learn and create as a team.




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