How can you give an old T-shirt a new life?
What is "casting off"?
How do you make beads out of paper?
Do you need to improve your study skills - or learn to manage your money? Do you want to be a great babysitter, or a competent cook? Life Skills is here to help! Packed with expert advice, valuable tips, real-life case studies, and quizzes, this series will encourage the development of a wide range of practical and personal skills to help you succeed in the adult world.
If you've always wanted to make your own clothes, jewelry, and gifts, don't know where to start, this is the book for you! Crafty Creativity offers a fascinating introduction to a broad range of crafts - from sewing, knitting, and making jewelry, to collage, scrap booking, and designing greetings cards. Packed with loads of simple projects, clear instructions, diagrams, and tips on craft techniques, this book demonstrates that even an absolute beginner can succeed in making useful and beautiful items.
What is a Craft? 4
Needlecraft 6
Yarn Craft 16
Jewelry Craft 26
Paper Craft 34
Some Gift Ideas 42
To Sum Up 48
Quiz Results 50
20 Things to Remember 51
Further Information 52
Glossary 54
Index 56
Overview
How can you give an old T-shirt a new life?
What is "casting off"?
How do you make beads out of paper?
Do you need to improve your study skills - or learn to manage your money? Do you want to be a great babysitter, or a competent cook? Life Skills is here to help! Packed with expert advice, valuable tips, real-life case studies, and quizzes, this series will encourage the ...