I Love Crafts

Working on crafts is always fun, and it's even more so when what you create is fun to play with afterward! By opening this book, readers discover 12 great craft projects that end with pom-pom pets, monster trucks, puppets, and more. Many kinds of crafting are included so there's a project for readers of many different interests. Step-by-step instructions clearly and simply explain each project from beginning to end. Full-color photographs accompany each craft to aid readers as they work through the toy crafts.

Pretending to be a fairy, pirate, dragon, or cat is easy when you have a mask to wear! But cool costume pieces are often expensive or don't look very nice. In this book, readers follow step-by-step instructions to make their own creative masks, including fun glasses and a carnival mask. The steps in each project are complemented by colorful photographs that guide readers through any techniques that are new to them. Many of the projects can be individualized by colors and styles, sure to spark any reader's crafty creativity!

Sewing is a skill that's useful for making cool crafts in addition to having many uses around the house. Readers learn the basic techniques of sewing through simple, clean explanations as they create a number of neat projects, including a needle case, yo-yo necklace, and flower cushion. Each craft has step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs to guide readers from the beginning to the end. This book also provides instructions for the different sewing stitches, sewing on a button, and fastening off.

Learning to knit can seem daunting at first. But practice on simple projects can make it second nature quickly. This book offers beginner knitters 12 simple knitted crafts including a finger-knit brooch, a scarf, mittens, and a family of owls. The projects cover different knitting styles and include clothes, accessories, and toys so readers can practice their new skills in a variety of ways. Clear step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs aid new knitters in creating lovely gifts and honing their new craft.

Nothing complements a gift better than the perfect card. They're fun and easy to make-and often cheaper! From monster hug to swimming fish cards, readers learn many techniques to make creative, thoughtful cards as well as colorful wrapping paper. Each project offers crafting ideas readers can use on future projects with unique colors and papers. Easy-to-follow instructions and the full-color photographs that accompany each step guide readers through each project from beginning to end. It's the perfect way to give any gift a personal touch!

Making crafts is a fun way to pass a rainy afternoon, winter day, or long school vacation. Following the instructions in this book, readers will learn painting and drawing techniques that will last them much longer! Including 13 fantastic beginner projects, the main content guides readers through creating many different pieces, such as a fabric wall hanging and a pop art poster. Step-by-step instructions complete with full-color photographs show readers just how to shade, color, and sketch like a pro.