Mini Artist

This series of impressively creative projects is sure to stoke the imaginations of every child who loves working with his or her hands. Readers will learn how to use layers, repurpose materials, and combine contrasting textures to create monster masks, funky book covers, picture frames, and more!

Cluck cluck cluck. What's the sound? Adorable fluffy chicks made from felt. This charming book gives readers the tools to make incredible, eco-friendly creations with household supplies. Readers will unleash their creativity and develop fine motor skills while making original works of art, such as their very own ladybug masks. Simple step-by-step instructions and accompanying photographs ensure each project is accessible. A handy materials list and helpful hints for each craft will guide readers through the creative process. This endearing book is sure to be a favorite in any library and classroom.

What has googly eyes, a goofy grin, and fuzzy legs? A yarn octopus, of course. Readers of this delightful book will make their own wriggly sea creature friends and other fun, eco-friendly projects using yarn and household supplies. Photographs accompany step-by-step instructions to guide readers through each project with ease. Helpful hints and a materials list help them stay on track. They'll unleash their imaginations as they create one-of-a-kind works of art, such as rainbow pots. Charming and entertaining, this book will be a popular addition to any library or classroom.

Have your little Picassos and Rembrandts grab their paints and brushes. It's time to make some art! This collection of diverse projects is the perfect introduction to a new medium for budding artists to explore. Students will paint on various materials, use different techniques, and develop artistic abilities while developing their creativity and persistence.

What do erasers, potatoes, and bubble wrap have in common? They can all be used for printing! By using an unexpected array of materials and media, this assortment of printing projects will have budding artists rethinking what they know about art and how it's created.

Who's behind that mask? Readers will love creating and wearing masks made out of ordinary household items, such as felt, paper, cardboard, and Popsicle sticks. This book uses easy instructions and accessible text to teach readers how to make each mask, including a lion, rabbit, owl, and robot. Bright visuals showcase each step of the process to give readers a clear idea of their goals. The book begins with a list of materials to set artists up for success. This book is perfect for readers who like acting or playing dress up, or readers who just love making cool crafts out of everyday objects.

Simple household items that are easily thrown away can become amazing works of art! In this book, readers will learn how to create cool crafts out of "junk" objects, including toilet paper rolls, bottle tops, egg cartons, and corks. Readers will delight in turning these everyday objects into toy cars, caterpillars, snowmen, and frogs. A helpful hint and clear lists of materials give readers the knowledge they need to begin their project. Accessible instructions help readers understand the project, while photographs allow them to visualize all the ways they can make ordinary objects into fun and useful crafts.

Paper is perfect for drawing and writing, but what happens when this 2-D material is given a 3-D twist? Budding artists will love creating paper sculptures with this fun book, from crinkly trees to slithery snakes. Simple step-by-step instructions ensure readers can fly through projects, such as crafting their own pterodactyls. Photographs of each step, a materials list, and helpful hints ensure each craft is accessible and fun. Using household supplies, readers will learn confidence as they unleash their creativity. This hands-on book of activities will be at home in any library or classroom.

Drawing is a great artistic outlet. And all one needs is a piece of paper and a pencil! But drawing can be tricky when first starting out. The illustrated step-by-step projects found in this book will impart basic art theory by teaching students how to interpret and reconstruct things they see as series of simple shapes.

Get ready to get creative with clay! This book introduces readers to the world of clay modeling and provides step-by-step instructions for fun models, such as penguins, robots, monsters, and trains. Age-appropriate and straightforward text is paired with photographs of each step of the modeling process to give readers a clear sense of each craft's process and goal. The book begins with a list of materials for readers to collect, including clay, modeling tools, cutlery, and other household items. Readers will feel like real artists as they sculpt and shape their clay into fun figures that can be used for play and decoration.

With a little imagination and some household supplies, fashion can be fun for everyone. Readers of this trendy book will love creating their own style through fun projects. They'll dazzle the runway with cardboard jewelry, flower pins, and other fantastic crafts. Photographs accompany step-by-step instructions to guarantee accessibility. Materials lists and handy hints help readers navigate each project. Using supplies they can find at home, readers will learn how to be eco-friendly trendsetters with this imaginative book.

Puppets are fun to play with and they're even more fun to make. In this book, readers learn how to create their very own puppets out of materials that are easily accessible, such as socks, spoons, and cups. Brilliant color photographs detail each step in the process, as readers learn how to turn basic materials into lion, bear, and fish puppets, and even a mermaid marionette. Straightforward text and step-by-step instructions help readers gain an understanding of the craft and how it's made. The book begins with a helpful hint and list of materials to guide readers as they begin to create puppets that are ready to come to life!