Paper Artist: Creations Kids Can Fold, Tear, Wear, or Share

by Kara L. Laughlin, Jennifer Phillips, Gail Green

Overview

Paper is not just for drawing! Budding artists use paper to create everything from lanterns to  picture frames. Simple, step by step instructions and big, full color photographs help readers maximize their potential.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781623700041
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2013
Series:	Craft It Yourself Series
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	7.80(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	9 - 13 Years

About the Author

Kara Laughlin spent much of her childhood making journals and filling them up with backward handwriting (because she heard that was how Leonardo DaVinci did it), so it only makes sense that she'd grow up to write about art, craft, and the people who make it. She has sold her hand-embroidered jewelry, art, and gifts for nearly ten years. She has written for The Crafts Report, CraftsBusiness, and FiberArts magazines, and her books, Beautiful Bags for the Crafty Fashionista and Hip Hair Accessories for the Crafty Fashionista were published by Capstone in 2012.

Jennifer Phillips has been a writer for thirty years, starting out as a newspaper reporter in the Midwest. Her writing has given her a chance to try many fun and interesting things. She tackled crime stories and hung out in police labs long before shows like CSI were around. She’s ridden in helicopters, watched surgeries and traveled to 10 countries so far, always on the quest to find a new story. For young readers, she has independently published three other biographies, previously wrote two paper crafting books for Capstone and has sold her work to children’s publications as well. Jennifer lives in the Seattle area with her husband, two daughters, one cockatiel bird and a Betta fish rescued from a science class ecosystem experiment.

Table of Contents

Fold it. Tear it. Share it. Wear it 4

Chapter 1 Adorable Accessories

Butterfly Necklace 6

Ring Bling 8

Dangling Decorations 10

Heads Up 12

Sassy Skirt 14

Paper Purse 16

Pleated Flower Necklace 18

Lucky Stars 20

Hats Off 22

Belt It Out 24

Paper Scarf 26

Beaded Bracelet 28

Fancy Footwear 30

Chapter 2 Pretty Presents

Totally Tubular Frame 32

Better-Than-New Vase 34

Fluttering Butterfly Gift Bag 36

Quilled Nameplate 38

Forever Bouquet 40

Swimming in Tissue 42

"I Heart You" Card 44

Spiraling Out 46

Stack 'Em Up Photo Cubes 48

Sweet Owl 50

Corrugated Bookends 52

Box It Up 54

Paper Tile Mosaic 56

Handmade Stationery 58

Chapter 3 Classy Keepsakes

Light It Up 60

Hanging Notes 62

Captivating Container 64

Timeline Journal 66

Locket of Love 68

Photo Ornament 70

Party Scrapbook 72

Keepsake Box 74

Time Capsule 76

Initially Quilled 78

Flowering Friends 80

Expanding Idea Book 82

Chapter 4 Dazzling Decorations

Newspaper Basket 84

Silhouette Tree 86

Bookshelf Zoo 88

Paper Lanterns 90

Colorful Coverlet 92

Sassy Sachet 94

Crafty Creatures 96

Letter Lineup 98

Dot Art 100

Picture Perfect Lamp 102

Stacked Jewelry Box Tree 104

Garland Wind Chime 106

Quilled Paper Candle Sleeve 108

Creature Calendar 110

Editorial Reviews

03/01/2014
Gr 4 Up—Readers who have ever wondered what to do with all of the leftover paper scraps, wrapping paper, boxes, and ribbons from past events will revel in these projects they can create with recycled paper. The book is cool, clear, and filled with easy-to-follow ideas. It suggests more than 50 creations, divided into four chapters: "Adorable Accessories," "Pretty Presents," "Classy Keepsakes," and "Dazzling Decorations." "Adorable Accessories" is more for older readers, with its sassy skirt and tissue-paper hat, but the other three chapters are perfect for a wide audience. The well-organized layout is stunning, with beautiful photographs and step-by-step instructions that are appealing and simple to follow. Useful extra tips are added if needed. Many of the crafts would be perfect for a fun library program. A great resource for teachers and families. As the authors say, "Paper crafts are all about letting your inner artist shine. So get going, and unfold the fun!"—Paige Bentley-Flannery, Deschutes Public Library, Bend, OR

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