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Children’s Book Review: Make It!

Karlynn Johnston — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:00:12 +0000

The logo of this book, “Don’t throw it away- create something amazing!” is a wonderful message to be sending to kids and parents alike.

And going along with the green theme, this book was published under the “Made With Care” method that DK does with some of their books. The ink is vegetable, there is no dust jacket and the paper was sourced from responsibly managed forests.

The book is full of wonderful crafts that you can make out of your “garbage” material, such as junk mail and newspaper.

The junk mail jewel craft, for example, shows children how to make cookie cutter shapes out of paper mache then string them for necklaces after painting them. Paper portraits is an amazingly intricate looking craft that is shown step-by-step and would appeal to children ready to take on slightly harder crafts. The results look amazing!

The book is full of of amazing crafts and if you are looking for an excellent book for summertime crafts, this is it.

I can’t recommend it enough, there is so much fun packed into this one book!

Reading level: 5 – 8 years

Page Count: 64 pages

Publisher: DK Publishing

Publisher’s synopsis: From picture-frame collages to totally unique shadow boxes, this book has everything a creative child needs to find fun in every corner of his own home.

Jane Bull was one of the creators of DK’s renowned Eyewitness series, and has written numerous crafts books for children, including Christmas Activity Book, Garden Activity Book, Cooking Activity Book, Halloween Activity Book, and many more.

About the Author:
By seeing the world through a child’s eyes, Jane Bull’s fresh, original, and energetic designs inspire children to get crafty

For as long as Jane Bull can remember, she’s been interested in art, particularly making things. By 1979 Jane was working in publishing for Mitchell Beazley and then went onto to join Dorling Kindersley in 1982.

Since then Jane has been involved in an enormous range of books for adults and children (including activity books, many of the My First Books, Brilliant Disguises and Clever Costumes), as well as helping to form the look of the hugely successful Eyewitness series.

Her latest collection is published by DK and takes activity books to a new vibrant level. Including the award-winning: Change Your Room, The Christmas Book, The Sunny Day Book, The Cooking Book and her latest title, The Crafty Art Book, this range has a book to inspire every child to get creative.

Jane lives in London and has three children of her own to practice out her crafty ideas on.

Kids Craft: Bumblebee Topper

Karlynn Johnston — Sat, 29 May 2010 23:00:14 +0000

This adorable craft is perfect for rainy days (of which we seem to be having a lot of lately).

For instructions and materials needed, visit Activity Village.

Mother’s Day Craft: Wheel of Affection

Karlynn Johnston — Thu, 06 May 2010 10:00:52 +0000

This adorable craft is perfect for older children to attempt for their moms for Mother’s Day. It can also be taken in so many different directions other than Mothers Day, that only your imagination will limit you!

Children’s Craft: Printable Lovebird Valentines

Karlynn Johnston — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:24:46 +0000

These absolutely adorable Valentines can be found at The Long Thread. I can’t get over how cute the saying “tweet tweet, I think you’re sweet” is!

Out of this World Valentines!

Karlynn Johnston — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:44:32 +0000

This nifty idea for homemade Valentine can be found at The Frugal Crafter blog, complete with a print and cut pattern that you can download. The rocket is glued together with a lollipop in the middle, sweet and unique!