All New Holiday Crafts for Kids

What better occasion for a hand-made gift than Mother's Day or Father's Day? The youngest children aren't able to go out and shop-but they can easily gather up materials in the house and spend some happy time creating the perfect gift for mom and/or dad. There's something here to delight every mom and dad-and the crafty givers as well!

Kathy Ross has created an amazing new collection of crafts ranging from Skeleton Scatter Pins to an Owl Goodie Bag that glows in the dark. For those who like to wear their crafts, the Ghost Zipper Pull or the Batty Ear Dangles will draw lots of attention. For the more sedate, the Frankenstein Treasure Keeper is guaranteed to scare off all intruders. Whether kids want to make Masks For Dolls or frighten their friends with Something Wierd In A Jar, this is the book for them!

The world officially celebrates Earth Day on April 22, but for those who really care about the environment, every day is full of opportunities to recycle the earth's resources! Best-selling author Kathy Ross offers many ways to recycle household throwaways into useful items, and have a great time doing it!

Of all the holidays, Valentine's Day is the one that most calls for a do-it-yourself approach. Kids traditionally get out the scissors and glue and work some creative magic with red construction paper and lace doilies. But Valentine's Day crafts can go far beyond the handmade card. Here Kathy Ross, America's crafts-for-kids expert, shares some very new and very original ideas for the holiday. There are, of course, several ideas for valentine cards, but you'll also find projects for card holders, jewelry, and even a wind chime. There are many imaginative ways you can express the spirit of Valentine's Day by making something unique for the special people in your life.

The family Kwanzaa celebration can be made even more special when children contribute to the festive air. Youngsters can enhance their family's Kwanzaa celebration with a "Light the Candles" Kwanzaa Card, a Nguzo Saba Favor, or a Bendera Notepad all made from easy-to-find houshold materials. Among the twenty-two easy-to-make crafts are some projects that can be used to decorate for and celebrate the holiday and others that emphasize the meaning of Kwanzaa.

All New Crafts for Thanksgiving is newest title in the updated and completely new series All New Holiday Crafts for Kids. It features crafts such as gourd turkeys, pilgrim place cards, and a stick trivet.

Kathy Ross, America's crafts-for-kids expert, shares some very original hands-on ideas for celebrating Easter. There are two terrific Easter Basket projects, one made from a tissue box and the other from coffee filters. An easy-to-make but dramatic project is the Easter Corsage, a perfect Easter gift. In the Easter decorations category there is the Basket of Flowers Door Wreath, and a great idea for a bouquet made of Eggshell Flowers. And, for your Easter table, the Bunny and Basket Place Cards are adorable. Each of the crafts is made from things found around the house and simple, inexpensive craft items. The crafts can make very satisfying parent/child projects for the younger ones, while older children can do them on their own.