Craft: Volume 01


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CRAFT is the first project-based magazine dedicated to the renaissance that is occurring within the world of crafts. Celebrating the DIY spirit, CRAFT's goal is to unite, inspire, inform and entertain a growing community of highly imaginative people who are transforming traditional art and crafts with unconventional, unexpected and even renegade techniques, materials and tools; resourceful spirits who undertake amazing crafting projects in their homes and communities. Volume 01, the premier issue, features 23 projects with a twist! Make a programmable LED shirt, turn dud shoes into great knitted boots, felt an iPod cocoon, embroider a skateboard, and much more.




Paper Crafts for Kids


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Get creative with cool paper crafts for kids ages 4-8! From an Origami Cat to a Whirling Windmill to Clothespin Pirate Puppets—there are tons of cool crafts that start with just scissors and a piece of paper. Bursting with a variety of colorful, ready-to-cut templates paired with easy-to-follow instructions, these paper crafts for kids ages 4-8 let you cut, fold, color, and get crafty anytime. Have a blast piecing together a Unicorn Jigsaw Puzzle, creating a magical Balancing Butterfly, or crafting a cool Owl Hat—all with just scissors, glue, and the paper provided. Some of the crafts for kids ages 4-8 like a Paper Roll Hedgehog or Envelope Scarecrows only need a few household materials you likely have on hand, limiting trips to the craft store. Happy crafting! This book of crafts for kids ages 4-8 includes: Cut it out—Get ready to practice scissor skills with 25 awesome ready-to-cut templates. Follow the leader—Stay on track from the first snip to the final fold with super simple instructions anyone can follow. Crafts in color—Cool, colorful illustrations appeal to kids and parents alike. Paper has never been so fun with these playful paper crafts for kids ages 4-8.




Crafting with Cutouts


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"CRAFTING WITH CUTOUTS: Decoupage Art Made Easy" is a user-friendly guide that unveils the simplicity and creativity of decoupage. This book provides clear instructions and inspiring ideas for transforming ordinary objects into personalized masterpieces through the art of cutouts. From furniture to decor items, discover the joy of decoupage with a variety of projects suitable for all skill levels. Whether you're a novice or an experienced crafter, embark on a crafting journey that brings a touch of elegance and individuality to your creations with the magic of cutouts.




3-D Papercraft


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Papercrafting can take many forms, from origami to gifts to decorations to collages to scrapbooking. This how-to guide presents 280 playful pieces to fashion from plain white paper. Step-by-step directions explain how to fold, bend, cut, and create dramatic three-dimensional ornaments and borders. Projects include a variety of alphabet designs that will assist crafters in creating their own signs and wall coverings plus a tremendous assortment of embellishments, seasonal decorations, letter and number chains, and much more. The book is packed with photos as well as templates to copy, cut, and fold. Papercrafters at all experience levels, decorators, and scrapbookers will find 3-D Papercraft a source of endless inspiration and practical information.




The Gift of Aloha


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In a village in old Hawaii, everyone is excitedly preparing gifts for the impending visit of the King and his family. A poor young girl wishes she had a special gift to give. With help from her fairy friends, she comes up with the perfect gift of aloha.




Children Discover the Mass


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Teaches children the roles of the priest, liturgical ministers, and the community, and helps them learn the components of the Mass.




Henri's Scissors


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Step into the colorful world of Henri Matisse and his magnificent paper cutouts in this biography by acclaimed picture book creator Jeanette Winter. In a small weaving town in France, a young boy named Henri-Emile Matisse drew pictures everywhere, and when he grew up, he moved to Paris and became a famous artist who created paintings that were adored around the world. But late in life a serious illness confined him to a wheelchair, and amazingly, it was from there that he created among his most beloved works—enormous and breathtaking paper cutouts. Based on the life of Henri Matisse, this moving and inspirational picture book biography includes a note from the author, dynamic quotes from Matisse himself, and an illuminating look at a little-known part of a great artist’s creative process.




Craft-a-Day


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Make something new every day of the year! Craft-a-Day offers daily inspiration along with weekly themes to kick-start your creativity. Make magnets, cupcake toppers, garlands, cards, wall art, finger puppets, and more! With 52 different themes, from rainbows and snowmen to ladybugs and groundhogs, you’ll find fun and cuteness on every page. Author Sarah Goldschadt provides whimsical projects for easy crafts that require no advanced skills or crazy tools. Complete with handy patterns and how-to photos, Craft-a-Day challenges you to make something special, every day of the year.




Creative Scrapbooking


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"Sandi is probably one of the foremost authorities on scrapbooking and the use of die cuts...Each is well photographed."--Craft Digest What makes this guide to scrapbooking better than and different from any other? The creativity of author Sandi Genovese (host of DIY Scrapbooking, a daily television show on the DIY Network) and her unique cutouts--easy, imaginative patterns and templates that bring style to any scrapbook. Simply follow directions for transferring them onto tracing paper and applying them to spreads. Then add special features such as embossing, die-cuts, and stickers. Use basic design principles--color, placement, and balance--to develop themes for pages and spreads. Some of the ideas you'll love using are Boo Boos, a colorful band-aid covered layout; Wreaths, so perfect for a number of occasions; and A Star is Born, just the thing to celebrate that recital or school play.




Cool Crafts


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Say goodbye to boring days with over one hundred easy and quick craft projects! All creations are fully illustrated with simple step-by-step instructions. Kids of all ages will enjoy making a desk organizer made out of a cereal box, turning a water bottle into a piggy bank, creating a placemat of memorable pictures, building a wreath out of clothes pins, dressing up their bulletin board and lamp shade, and many more crafts. Cool crafts are also included for just about every special occasion including getting ready for back-to-school, holidays, birthdays, and parties.