Carol Scheffler brings the most exciting trends in crafting to millions of viewers on Rosie, the Today Show, and Hands on Crafts for Kids--and now she's bringing them directly to your family! This high-enthusiasm, super-creative, and world-renowned craftswoman has some of the most fantastic and original ideas ever for getting everyone involved making great projects and great times. As a crusader for family crafting, Carol's developed surefire methods for attracting both kids and their parents: she firmly believes in being straightforward, not loading her projects down with directions, and using products that are widely available. So get out the scissors, paper, paints, stamps, glue, and ribbon, and let the fun begin! With Carol's expert help, you'll "craft" some unforgettable family memories along with the jewelry, toys, baskets, and more!
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Kids and crafts are a natural match: crafting allows them to indulge in both creativity and controlled messiness, and to achieve almost instant gratification by producing something unique for themselves or to give to a loved one. And, according to Carol Scheffler, their joy increases when grown-ups craft with them. That doesn't mean taking over and doing it for them; it means sitting beside them and making your own project at the same time, helping out when they need it.
Scheffler has assembled a lively miscellany of about three dozen projects, many of which would make great gifts and all of which have kid appeal. Youngsters can handle most aspects of construction; adult-only tasks (like hammering, spray painting, or cutting with a blade) are clearly indicated in the excellent step-by-step directions. No age ranges are given, so parents will have to make a judgment call about their own children's skill and patience levels. A few items should be easy enough for even 4- or 5-year-olds (paper-bag ornaments, googly eyed Halloween faces, fruit- and veggie-stamped table linens), and even the littlest ones can help out with many of the individual steps, like stuffing a presewn shape or dabbing on the glue. The general age level seems to be around 7 to 12, and those ages will enjoy things like the sports clock (easily adapted to any hobby), the treasure mirror (a perfect way to utilize all those little plastic trinkets that clutter up shelves and get underfoot), the decoupage frame, and the felt-motif-strewn denim jacket. This colorful guide should get parents and kids alike enthused about crafting together. --Amy Handy --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Scheffler, an experienced crafts writer (Rubber Stamping for the First Time) and contributor to several television shows, here offers projects that can be made by children with some assistance from adults. The projects, which are for jewelry, clothing, embellishments, and ornaments and use easy-to-find materials, include good illustrations and step-by-step instructions. This is a good selection for public or school libraries.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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This review is from: Family Crafting: Fun Projects to Do Together (Hardcover)
Scheffler has hit it out of the park again. Her first rubber stamping book was fantastic, and this one just adds to her great reputation. Beautifully laid out and easy to follow, Scheffler lets her imagination be her guide. If you need a gift for a family member or friend and want to do a little something creative and/or unusual, this book is the rainbow that'll lead you to the pot of gold. My friends are asking how I suddenly got so clever! Thank you, Carol!
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New ideas - at last!,
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This review is from: Family Crafting: Fun Projects to Do Together (Hardcover)
This is a breath of fresh air! Carol Scheffler has offered ideas for fun times with your children that are easy, different and produce projects that you actually want to keep around the house! Her directions are crystal clear and easy to follow. She also understands what children - and moms - like!
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