Creative Paper Crafts: 35 Cool, Customizable Projects for Crafty Kids


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Transform paper into unique keepsakes with hands-on crafts for kids 8-12 With a little cutting, folding, and gluing, kids can turn paper into cool gadgets, games, and accessories--like a Starry Night Globe, a Tiny Ticket Suitcase, a Fleecy Alpaca, and more. Creative Paper Crafts shows them how with 35 templates included right inside the book, so all they have to do is cut them out and get crafting! With detailed instructions and step-by-step photos, kids will create their own impressive paper treasures in no time. Tips and tricks--This book sets kids up for success with a quick introduction to preparing their workspace, choosing materials, and paper crafting terms like "scoring" and "quilling." No special tools required--Kids just need some basic household items like paper, scissors, glue, and pencils to complete these projects. For all skill levels--Kids can try out simple crafts like the Archipelago Bookmarks and the Uplifting Envelopes Card, or more difficult crafts like a Scaled-Down Crown and a Book Nook Alley. Help kids have a blast learning new skills with this book of awesome paper crafts.




Paper Fantastic


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Safe, easy, fast, and fun: paper crafts are the perfect creative activity for children. And these 48 unique projects—engagingly displayed on colorful pages—prove there’s more to paper art than just cutting out hearts. A special section starts kids off by introducing them to different papers and tools, while six technique-based chapters present imaginative possibilities for transforming everything from corrugated cardboard to vellum. Using collage, budding artists can create a Dream Travel Box. Young fashionistas will enjoy designing their own paper clothesline. Or they might fold a Book Necklace, make an origami Peace Crane, construct big beautiful Butterfly Wings for a costume party, even create a cool paper-m�ch� pig. Best of all, kids will learn how to turn their own crafty ideas into reality.




Creative Paper Crafts


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Playing with Paper


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Explore the world of paper crafts with this inspiring book! This guide begins with a section that covers everything about paper, including cool tools, folding and cutting basics, and fasteners and glues. The next section is filled with 20 fun-filled projects, including: - One-sheet books - Lampshades - Clothing - Accessories - Hot air balloons - Origami You’ll also find an extensive gallery of artists whose work relates to and expands upon each project. Take a page from this creative guide and start Playing with Paper!




Creative Book Art


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Transform old books and magazines into beautiful paper crafts, with over 50 inspiring projects. Packed full of ideas for everything from stationery and homewares to paper animals and gifts for kids, Creative Book Art shows you how to make stunning projects that look impressive but are deceptively simple to make. Get cutting and gluing to make display scenes and decorations such as a fairy-tale castle, printed feathers and hanging paper birds. There are also ideas for turning books into 3D works of art simply by folding the pages – you'll learn how to make beautiful sculptural shapes including a heart, a star and a cloud and raindrops. Clear step-by-step instructions guide you through a variety of techniques, such as origami, block-printing and quilling, to make your paper creations. With just a few basic tools and some old books or magazines to get you started, you'll be amazed at how easy it is to repurpose pages into unique items to keep or gift.




Paper Fantastic


Book Description

Safe, easy, fast, and fun: paper crafts are the perfect creative activity for children. And these 48 unique projects-engagingly displayed on colorful pages-prove there's more to paper art than cutting out hearts. A special section starts kids off by introducing them to different papers and tools, while six technique-based chapters present imaginative possibilities for transforming everything from corrugated cardboard to vellum. Best of all, they'll learn how to turn their own crafty ideas into reality.




Card Sketches for Paper Crafters


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Sketches are a card maker's best friend because they take the guesswork out of the design process. In this must-have edition revealing the secrets of creative card design, the editors of Paper Crafts Magazine® have gathered over 125 sketches and more than 500 projects to show how to use sketches for card designs. All the paper crafter has to do is decide on a sketch, gather the supplies, and create the card in no time flat! From fun and cute birthday cards to holiday gift card holders, this very special book will become a go-to resource every time the card maker digs into her paper crafting stash.




The Best of Paper Crafts Magazine


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"Creative cards for all occasions, fun paper crafts, delicious food gifts"--Cover.







Creative Paper Art


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You'll never look at a piece of paper the same way again! From shopping bags and newspaper to materials from art supply and commercial paper stores, any piece of paper can be transformed into a work of art. Using readily available materials--many of which you probably have on hand--you can create the most extraordinary decorative effects. Learn more than two dozen exciting techniques, including sponging, spattering, smoke smudging, faux finishes, marbling, suminagashi, paper dyeing, gilding, webbing, and creating dimensional effects. Then discover unique ways to showcase your creations from an accordion fold book to gift boxes and bags to jewelry made from the tiniest scraps. Throughout this full-color idea and instruction guide, the work of talented paper artisans offers infinite inspiration. Since paper is one of the least expensive craft materials, it offers a nearly endless opportunity to experiment and explore. So get ready to have some fun! 128 pages, 8 1/2 x 10. NEW IN PAPERBACK