Martin Luther College

What do you do with old toys, clothes, and other stuff? Instead of throwing them away, get creative and see what crafts you can make! This book shows you how to make crafts out of old playing cards, marker caps, toy cars, neckties, hairbrushes, and more. Color photos of the finished crafts and step-by-step illustrations make these crafts a snap. Along with 21 crafts, you'll find information about recycling and tips for what you can do to help the...

2) Organic crafts: 75 Earth-friendly art activities

Author

Monaghan, Kimberly

Pub. Date

2007

Edition

1st ed.

Physical Desc

xvii, 140 pages : illustrations ; 22 x 28 cm

Language

English

Description

Learn with fun-filled craft activities about reusing, reducing, and recycling.

3) The year-round book of fun stuff: puzzles, crafts, and games

Pub. Date

1996

Physical Desc

36 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Language

English

4) Sneaky art: crafty surprises to hide in plain sight

Author

Jocelyn, Marthe

Pub. Date

2013

Edition

1st ed.

Physical Desc

x, 53 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm

Language

English

Description

A variety of craft projects using common household materials.

5) Junk art

Author

Ryall, Jeanette

Series

Awesome art

Publisher

Windmill Books

Pub. Date

2013.

Physical Desc

32 pages : some color illustrations ; 28 cm.

Language

English

Description

See household items in a new, creative way and follow the step-by-step instructions to turn trash into treasure in no time.

6) Make it and sell it: a young people's guide to marketing crafts

Author

Holz, Loretta

Pub. Date

1978

Physical Desc

xvii, 142 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Language

English

7) Gifts kids can make

Author

McGraw, Sheila

Pub. Date

1994

Physical Desc

96 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm

Language

English

Description

Simple instructions for high quality toys, ornaments, dolls, jewelry, pet toys, and decorative items that kids can make, mainly from easy-to-find materials that are around the house.

8) The reasons for seasons: the great cosmic megagalactic trip without moving from your chair

Author

Allison, Linda

Series

Brown paper school

Edition

1st ed.

Physical Desc

121 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.

Language

English

9) Crafts that celebrate Black history

Author

Ross, Kathy

Series

Crafts and Activities

Pub. Date

2002

Physical Desc

47 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Language

English

Description

Provides step-by-step instructions for twenty easy crafts which celebrate the accomplishments of different African Americans, including inventors, activists, educators, and others.

10) Lazy crafternoon

Author

Fields, Stella

Series

Craft It Yourself

Language

English

Formats

Description

Edge books. Boredom busters

"Spend a lazy crafternoon with your friends. From pretty school supplies to colorful tech accessories to perfect party decor, Lazy Crafternoon guides tween crafters through simple steps to create amazing projects." --

11) What shall I do today?

Author

Gibson, Ray

Series

What shall I do today?

Pub. Date

1996

Physical Desc

96 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm.

Language

English

12) Busting boredom in the great outdoors

Author

Omoth, Tyler

Series

Pub. Date

[2017]

Lexile measure

IG 770L

Language

English

Formats

Description

Edge books. Boredom busters

Provides suggestions for different outdoor activities, including making a bird feeder, creating drawings using sidewalk chalk, and making a life-sized board game on the lawn.

13) Busting boredom with art projects

Author

Boone, Mary

Series

Publisher

Capstone Press

Pub. Date

[2017]

Lexile measure

IG 900L

Language

English

Formats

Description

Provides suggestions for different art projects, including making a survival bracelet, creating a garden stepping stone, and making a wind sock.

14) Valentine crafts

Author

Speechley, Greta

Series

Creative crafts for kids

Pub. Date

2010

Physical Desc

32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.

Language

English

Description

This book provides fun and easy ways to show appreciation for loved ones. Twelve ways to tell someone they're special are rated by difficulty and fall under the theme of Valentines Day. Features tracing patterns, straightforward instructions, and fascinating facts.

15) Make it, gift it: handmade gifts for every occasion

Author

Series

Craft it yourself

Language

English

Formats

Description

"Step-by-step instructions, tips, and full-color photographs will help teens and tweens create personalized presents" --

16) The kids' guide to duct tape projects

Author

Bell-Rehwoldt, Sheri

Series

Edge books. Kids' guides

Lexile measure

IG 780L

Language

English

Formats

Description

"Describes how to make duct tape projects in a step-by-step format"--Provided by publisher.

17) Homemade holiday: gifts for every occasion

Author

Snap books.Make it gift it

Series

Language

English

Formats

Description

"Step-by-step instructions, tips, and full-color photographs will help teens and tweens create personalized presents" --

18) Hands-on!: art projects

Author

Lacey, Sue

Series

WOW World of wonder

Publisher

Flowerpot Press

Pub. Date

2014.

Lexile measure

840L

Physical Desc

128 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.

Language

English

Description

Dive into learning with this hands-on book that explores art. Includes easy-to-make projects and colorful illustrations, educators will love these books as classroom supplements, and parents will love having them to challenge and engage children's minds at home.

19) Fab fashions: you can make and share

Author

Snap books. Sleepover girls crafts

Series

Lexile measure

740L

Language

English

Formats

Description

"Step-by-step instructions teach readers how to create clothing and accessories, including bags, jewelry, shirts, and skirts" --

20) Spa projects: you can make and share

Author

Snap books. Sleepover girls crafts

Series

Lexile measure

710L

Language

English

Formats

Description