Cool Fabric Projects: Creative Ways to Upcycle Your Trash into Treasure


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Get crafty and help save the planet too! With easy step-by-step instructions Cool Fabric Projects offers kids a chance to get creative by turning their trash into handmade treasures. All projects feature common everyday fabric items to reuse in a fun new way. From earbud wire covers to cool coiled baskets, kids will love making useful crafts and helping the environment. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.




Cool Odds and Ends Projects: Creative Ways to Upcycle Your Trash into Treasure


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Get crafty and help save the planet too! With easy step-by-step instructions Cool Odds and Ends Projects offers kids a chance to get creative by turning their trash into handmade treasures. All projects feature common everyday items to reuse in a fun new way. From swirly CD art to game piece jewelry, kids will love making useful crafts and helping the environment. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.




Cool Glass and Ceramic Projects: Creative Ways to Upcycle Your Trash into Treasure


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Get crafty and help save the planet too! With easy step-by-step instructions Cool Glass and Ceramics Projects offers kids a chance to get creative by turning their trash into handmade treasures. All projects feature common everyday glass and ceramic items to reuse in a fun new way. From glass jar lanterns to terrific tile coasters, kids will love making useful crafts and helping the environment. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.




The Maker Cookbook


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The Maker Movement is hot, and librarians are eager to participate. Even if you feel restricted by budget, staff, or space, this step-by-step guide will help you turn your library into a creativity center. The Maker Movement is sweeping the nation because it is creative and educational—and a lot of fun. Nonetheless, some librarians have hesitated to incorporate the movement into their programming because their libraries do not have dedicated makerspaces. If that describes you, then take heart. Written by librarians for librarians, this "cookbook" proves that every library is already a MakerPlace and provides you with recipes to make your library come alive with creativity. Easy-to-use, step-by-step guidance helps you create engaging K–8 programs in science and technology, arts and crafts, and home skills that are perfect for the library setting. The menu of ideas is broken into four types of programming. "Appetizers" add a taste of the Maker movement to existing library programs. "Entrees" present full programs for a lengthy one-day event or a short series. "Side Dishes" are programs you can use if you have limited staff, budget, space, or any combination of those. "Desserts" are low-tech programs, suitable for young children. Each "recipe" includes extensions, variations, and curriculum tie-ins that give you even more ways to present the program ideas, whether to a different audience or as part of other related activities. Programs that involve creating a "Balloon Zip Line," a "Zen Garden," or a "Maker Marketplace" will delight library users and generate activity and excitement in your library.




Trash to Treasure


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With easy step-by-step instructions, this book will help kids get creative and recycle and repurpose their trash into handmade treasures. All projects feature common everyday items to reuse in a fun new way. From bottle-top pop art to felted tin-can organizers, kids will love making useful crafts and helping the environment. Great tips and advice on reusing, garage sales, and spotting treasures are also provided. So start your upcycling with these fabric, paper, metal, glass & ceramics, and odds & ends projects. Book includes: visual supply & tool lists, step-by-step instructions and photos, fun advice & tips, and safety information.




Build It, Make It, Do It, Play It!


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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.




From Trash to Treasure


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**From Trash to Treasure Unleash Your Creative Potential with Upcycling** Imagine turning everyday waste into extraordinary creations that not only beautify your home but also contribute to a healthier planet. Dive into "From Trash to Treasure," an ultimate guide that shows you how to transform discarded items into stunning, functional masterpieces. ### Chapter Highlights **Introduction to Creative Upcycling** Discover the fascinating world of upcycling. Learn the difference between upcycling and recycling, understand the significant environmental benefits, and gather the essential tools and materials you’ll need to get started safely and effectively. **Transforming Glass Bottles and Jars** Turn ordinary glass bottles and jars into elegant vases, chic storage solutions, and unique candle holders. Step-by-step instructions make it easy to create beautiful accents for your home. **Repurposing Tin Cans** Explore inventive ways to upcycle tin cans into planters, lanterns, and organizational systems. These practical projects are perfect for adding a rustic charm to your spaces. **Upcycling Wooden Pallets** From rustic furniture to home decor items and outdoor pallet projects, transform wooden pallets into valuable, handcrafted treasures that stand out in any setting. **Recycling Paper and Cardboard** Master the art of paper mache, decorative storage boxes, and recycled paper stationery. Turn simple paper and cardboard into decorative and functional items that impress. **Reinventing Fabric Scraps and Old Clothing** Discover creative uses for fabric scraps and old clothing. Make patchwork quilts, rag rugs, and fashion accessories that showcase your personal style and ingenuity. **Transforming Plastic Bottles and Containers** Convert plastic waste into elegant planters, decorative home accessories, and functional household items. These projects offer an inspiring and eco-friendly approach to decorating. **Repurposing Old Furniture** Learn techniques for painting, refinishing, and converting old furniture into brand-new creations. Turn forgotten pieces into stylish, practical additions to your home. **Turning Trash into Art** Harness your artistic side by creating sculptures, wall art, and functional pieces from waste materials. Each project is designed to inspire and challenge you creatively. **Upcycling Electronic Waste** Craft unique items from old computer parts, CDs, DVDs, and more. Discover inventive ways to repurpose tech waste and reduce e-waste impact. With chapters covering everything from kitchen waste to seasonal decorations, kids' crafts to sustainable habits, “From Trash to Treasure” is your go-to resource for upcycling inspiration. Embrace the thrill of transforming trash into treasure, and join a global movement to make the world a more beautiful, sustainable place. Dive in and start your upcycling journey today!




Trash to Treasure


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Shares step-by-step instructions for recycling trash into useful handmade objects, providing information to creative youngsters about how to repurpose fabric, paper, metal, glass and ceramics to make items ranging from bottle-top pop art collages to felt-covered tin can organizers. Original.




Escape the Boring


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Discover the Thrill of Adventures Right from Your Living Room Imagine transforming your living space into the launchpad for an extraordinary journey of discovery, creativity, and wellness. Escape the Boring: A Sofa Explorer's Guide to Active Living is your indispensable guide to breaking free from the mundane and injecting excitement, adventure, and joy into every day--without stepping outside your front door. Embark on a transformative quest to redefine what it means to live actively, starting from the comfort and familiarity of your own sofa. This guide unveils how a shift in mindset, coupled with simple adjustments to your surroundings, can open up a world of intrigue and new hobbies. Discover the secrets to finding joy in the small things, setting the stage for perpetual adventure, and creating personal spaces that inspire and energise. Dive into the art of indoor gardening, mastering the care of succulents and nurturing an enchanting herb garden, ready to elevate your culinary creations. Speaking of which, explore the rich tapestry of global cuisines from your kitchen, with theme nights that take you on a gustatory journey around the world. But why stop there? Boost your physical and mental well-being by designing a customised no-equipment workout routine, delving into the calming practices of yoga and mindfulness, or unleashing your creativity through art, writing, and music. Escape the Boring doesn't just offer activities; it offers a new way of seeing and interacting with your world, encouraging growth, learning, and happiness in every chapter. From mastering new languages to hosting virtual gatherings, from board games and puzzles to digital voyages and home-based volunteering, this guide offers a plethora of options to keep your days filled with wonder and discovery. And for those looking to contribute positively to our planet, tips on sustainable living from the comfort of your couch will inspire you to make changes that benefit both your home and the wider world. Don't settle for a passive existence. Turn the ordinary into the extraordinary and embark on a thrilling adventure of self-discovery and boundless creativity. Whether you're looking to enhance your personal wellbeing, explore new hobbies, or simply inject some fun into your routine, Escape the Boring: A Sofa Explorer's Guide to Active Living is your ticket to a brighter, more engaged life. Are you ready to redefine what it means to live actively?




Upcycle with Decoupage


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Do you need a unique gift to give someone? Do you have an old bottle or basket sitting around that you don't want to get rid of but aren't sure what to do with? Need an item of beauty that looks just right for your style? Do you want to learn one of the easiest and most affordable of crafts? Upcycle with Decoupage is for you. There's even an interactive Facebook page in case you need to ask questions, get some inspiration or just have a look around We're very user friendly over here.