Easy Arts & Crafts for Kids: 50 Fun Projects to Make, Wear, and Share

by Jennifer Perkins

Overview

Arts! Crafts! Fun!—Easy projects for creative kids ages 7 to 10

Discover tons of creative crafts you can do all by yourself—and with materials you can find at home! Easy Arts & Crafts for Kids is the perfect choice for aspiring creators, bursting with instructions for dozens of stylish projects that have real uses.

From amazing games and fashion to one-of-a-kind gifts, Easy Arts & Crafts for Kids will keep you entertained with super cool (and super fun) projects that you'll love to make and share!

Easy Arts & Crafts for Kids includes:

• 50 awesome projects—Create Tin Can Robots, No-Sew Scrunchies, Rainbow Bath Bombs, Easy Woven Wall Hangings, Pressed Leaf Lanterns, and so much more.
• Practical crafts—Whether it's wearing, decorating, or planting, every project in Easy Arts & Crafts for Kids can be used for something.
• (Almost) No supervision required—Don't worry if your parents are busy—most of these projects can be done without any help.

Learn how you can make fun come alive by making things with Easy Arts & Crafts for Kids.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781641527132
Publisher:	Callisto Publishing
Publication date:	03/24/2020
Pages:	182
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)
Lexile:	890L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

JENNIFER PERKINS is a mother of two crafty kidlets. As babies, she had them finger-painting with chocolate pudding, and they still love getting artsy with their mom to this day (though they now use paint instead of pudding). Jennifer’s crafty handiwork has been featured by Country Living, Better Homes and Gardens, HGTV, and more.

Table of Contents

Introduction ix

Art Start 1

Modern Art on Wood 2

Shaving Cream Marbling 4

Irresistible Watercolor Resist Art 7

No-Kill Cardboard Cactus 9

Way Out Weaving 12

Rolling-Pin Printing 16

Yarn Painting 18

Rooty Tooty Fruity Foil Art 20

Top-Notch Toys 23

Spoon Puppets 24

Tin Can Robots 28

Fluffy and Fun Chalkboard Slime 31

Glow-in-the-Dark Chalk 34

Giant Bubble Wand 36

Mindful Jars 39

Painted Rock People 41

Crafty Fashion 45

Super Cool Ice Dyeing 46

No-Sew Scrunchies 49

Paper Clip and Washi Tape Jewelry 52

Faux Sashiko Denim Patches 54

Pantyhose Silk Screen 56

Taco Sunglass Case 60

Tie-Dye Shoes 63

Shrink Plastic Flair 65

Tassel Key Chains 68

Sticker Resist T-Shirt 71

Gift Ideas 75

Soap Pops 76

T-Shirt Notebook 79

Stitched Greeting Cards 83

Best Friend Doughnut Charm Necklaces 86

Rainbow Bath Bombs 90

Diy Décor Ideas 95

Drip Pots 96

No-Sew Felt Pillow 99

Embroidery Hoop Wall Pocket 103

Easy Woven Wall Hanging 106

No-Sew Felt Enamel Pin Banner 109

Cookie Cutter Ring Dishes 111

Melty Bead Picture Frame 114

Wrapped Desk Caddy 118

Paper Bag Hanging Stars 121

Groovy Gravel Trays 124

Petite Pom-Pom Rug 126

Crafting with Nature and Crafty Upcycles 131

Recycled Wrapped Vase 132

Felted Wool Acorns 136

Sun Printing 139

Seed Balls 141

Pressed Leaf Lanterns 144

Rolled Magazine Storage 148

Recycled Hanging Bottle Planter 151

Too Cute Trinket Jars 155

Custom String Lights 157

Glossary 162

Resources 163

Index 164

Editorial Reviews

Jennifer Perkins' artistic spirit and whimsical sense of style never cease to inspire creativity. In Easy Arts & Crafts for Kids, she continues to do so with a plethora of projects that will embolden kids to want to put down that screen, and pick up a paintbrush, glue, yarn, and, more. From the get-messy type of kid to the detail-oriented child, this book will expand their artistic minds with creative, kitschy and cool crafts!” —Vickie Howell, mom, DIY expert, broadcaster, and author

“Nobody is better at creating fun, creative projects with stuff you have around the house than Jennifer Perkins. Her colorful aesthetic and trendy ideas make this an irresistible craft book for kids. From tie-dye and weaving projects to marbling and cardboard sculpture, there’s something for everyone. Pick up of a copy of Easy Arts & Crafts for Kids and get busy making things together.” —Abby Glassenberg, designer, cofounder of Craft Industry Alliance, author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction, and mom of three girls

“Jennifer Perkins’ creative ideas are so original and innovative. I know so many kids will love and enjoy every page of this wonderful book!” —Kathy Cano-Murillo, The Crafty Chica, lifestyle & DIY writer, author, and speaker

“From chalkboard slime to pantyhose silk screen, the 50 craft projects in Jennifer’s latest book are creative, whimsical, and fun! Easy Arts & Crafts for Kids is an incredible resource for inspiring creativity at any age!” —Jamie Dorobek of C.R.A.F.T., https://www.creatingreallyawesomefunthings.com/

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