Really Cool Felt Crafts (Quick Starts for Kids!) [Paperback]

Peg Blanchette (Author), Terri Thibault (Author), Peg Blenchette (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Quick Starts for Kids!

The book is meant for ages 9 to 12 years. Fabulous felt crafts designed specifically for nine to twelve year olds to craft, give, and enjoy for years to come. This book includes instructions and templates to make the following: Dragonfly Dangles; Sunburst Banner; String-a-Lings; Funny Bunny with Carrots; Fido on a String; Nesting Birds; Perky Penguin Bank; Pencil Toppers and Finger Puppets; Terrific Treasure Chests; Flower Power!; Frog in a Bog; Wizard Pillow; The Raggedies; Butterfly Mask; Rolled-Brim Hat; Doll Clothes Deluxe; Versatile Vest; Simple Flowered Skirt; Snappy Hat and Easy-Tie Sandals; Patriotic Pouch.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-7-A fun book with creative ideas for 18 projects, all accompanied by a list of supplies needed and step-by-step detailed instructions. The projects will necessitate adult supervision, since most activities involve several steps and recommend the use of a hot glue gun. The author uses tracing paper and cardboard with patterns provided in the book to begin the crafts, and gives dimensions in both inches and centimeters. Felt hang-ups, dragonfly dangles, a sunburst banner, and felt wearables are among the ideas included. The black-and-white illustrations frequently add specific directions with each part of the pattern, but they're a bit drab.
Marion F. Gallivan, Gannon University, Erie, PA
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Gr. 3-5. Felt is one of the easiest materials children can work with. It comes in an array of bright colors, is readily available, much easier to work with than paper, and is easily cut, especially when little fingers are operating the scissors. It also retains its shape well and accepts plain old white glue without complaint. In this volume in the Quick Starts for Kids! series, the authors show children how to use this fabric and glue (sewing is suggested for a few things) to create more than a dozen projects--from a banner for a bedroom and a juice bottle decked out like a penguin to a simple, stuffed Raggedy Ann dolly. A list of materials heads the instructions, which are accompanied by helpful drawings. Full-size templates at the back of the book are great for youngsters who lack the patience or know-how to enlarge a pattern. Very child friendly, as are most craft books from this publisher. Stephanie Zvirin
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Williamson Publishing Company (August 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885593805
• ISBN-13: 978-1885593801
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,579,968 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #33 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Textile Arts

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