PRESCHOOL PARTIES by MULLANEY, COLLEEN

$19.99 AUD

Category: Kids Craft

You are Awesome: 25 Crafts to Make You Happy by Abbey Hendrickson

$19.95 AUD

Category: Kids Craft

Abbey Hendrickson writes a blog called Aesthetic Outburst documenting her life in an old farmhouse in rural New York. In between DIY disasters, childcare catastrophes and cultural consumption, Abbey makes some fantastic and funky craft projects, which she sells through her Etsy shop. "You Are Awesome" i s a collection of 21 clearly explained step-by-step craft ideas by Abbey Hendrickson. They range from an embroidery sampler to a bookshelf to a laptop toy made from a cardboard box. The projects are deceptively simple to make, but all very quirky and cool. Each one captures the warmth and humour that Abbey herself radiates and which makes her blog so popular. "You Are Awesome" follows on from Cicadas recent publication, "State of Craft", appealing to the new generation of young crafters looking for fresh inspirations to cultivate their own individual aesthetic. Small and chunky, with a hard cut greyboard cover and overflowing with illustrations and photography, it's a book you'll want to have and to hold. ...Show more

The Boys' Book of Things to Make by Donna Wheeler

$24.99 AUD

Category: Kids Craft

The ultimate book of things to make, play, create and do ...and it's boys only! Welcome to the club - "The Boys' Book of Things To Make" is the ultimate compendium of making models, games, quizzes and puzzles, and it's all perfect for active boys. With over 150 amazing projects there is enough here to k eep busy bodies occupied all year long. This is the book to crush rainy-day blues, with monster puppets, DIY crazy golf, pirate games and garden Olympics; boredom is not an option. Split into three sections - things to make, things to do and things to know; "The Boys' Book of Things To Make" is a good source of information as well as fun. So whether your child is into gluing and painting, making their own pin-hole camera, quizzes and trivia, or even making their own slime - look no further. ...Show more

The Artful Parent: Simple Ways to Fill Your Family's Life with Art and Creativity by Jean Van't Hul

$29.95 AUD

Category: Kids Craft

"Bring out your child's creativity and imagination with more than 60 artful activities from the creator of www.ArtfulParent.com. Art making is a wonderfully fun way for young children to tap into their imagination, deepen their creativity, and explore new materials, all while strengthening their fine mo tor skills and developing self-confidence. The Artful Parenthas all the tools and information you need to encourage your children's creativity through art. You'll learn how to set up an art space, how to talk to children about their artwork, how to choose the best art supplies (without breaking the bank), how to repurpose and organize the piles of art created, and even how to use art activities to soften everyday transitions. The more than sixty engaging arts and crafts projects included here are accessible and developmentally appropriate for one- to eight-year-olds, and they're a far cry from the cookie-cutter crafts many of us did in school as kids. From bubble prints to musical chairs art, these activities allow children to explore art materials, techniques, and ideas as they grow more creative every day. With activities for downtimes, action art for releasing energy ...Show more

Lazing on a Sunday Crafternoon by Eliza Muldoon

$39.99 AUD

Category: Kids Craft

Lazing on a Sunday Crafternoon is a collection of 52 blissfully simple craft ideas to make with a child helper. This beautiful book will have you creating delightful things out of everyday household items using nothing more than your own time and ingenuity. You and your child can while away hours of cra fting fun with Eliza Muldoon as she helps you make these easy projects - from a child's head band or aprons, to peg dolls, to skirts and shoe adornments, to practical bags and tool belts, felt toys and unique artworks to adorn your home. ...Show more

Sewing for Children: 35 Step-by-Step Projects to Help Kids Aged 3 and Up Learn to Sew by Emma Hardy, (Ga

$29.99 AUD

Category: Kids Craft

Teach your child to sew with this amazing step-by-step guide, filled with 35 fun and easy projects! Suitable for ages 3 and above, Sewing for Children is full of projects that are specially designed to help children learn to sew. Split into five sections, there are projects for every child and every occ asion! Jump into the first chapter, 'Animals & Other Creatures', and learn how to make all sorts of wild creatures, such as a Wise Old Owl and Sock Monsters! Then, move on to the second section, 'Pretty Playthings', and perfect the art of making Mice & Toadstools, Felt Cupcakes and all sorts of fashionable items for a Rag Doll. The 'Fashion Fun' chapter is filled with stylish designs and know-how so that you can Embroider Jeans, Applique T-Shirts and even create a Yo-yo Necklace! 'Bags, Books & Bedroom Bits 'n' Pieces' provides ample inspiration for bedroom furnishings, including a Tote Bag, a Cardigan Pencil Case and a gorgeous Applique Cushion. Finally, Emma Hardy will take you through some amazing dressing-up projects in 'Dressing Up Time'! Morph into a pirate with a Pirate Hat & Patch, or into a fairy with your very own Fairy Wings! Complete with easy-to-follow photography, children will be guided through each project step-by-step, helping little ones learn and have fun at the same time! ...Show more

ProjectKid by Amanda Kingloff

$45.00 AUD

Category: Kids Craft

Perfect for crafty parents who are eager to get their kids excited about DIY, "ProjectKid" is everything you could want in a craft book: 100(!) stylish, inventive projects; step-by-step photographs; tips for the novice crafter; easy-to-follow instructions; and a fresh, modern look. What really sets thes e projects apart are the unexpected, ingenious ways Kingloff uses everyday objects and materials. (Did you ever think a body-wash bottle would make a perfect rocket ship?) And these are projects for things kids want to make and keep from a juice-box owl to a pirate ship to a curio cabinet for displaying all of their treasures, plus games, jewelry, and more. Also included in the book are basic crafting lessons (such as pom-pom making and weaving) to help children of all ages build a DIY arsenal, a handy guide to must-have tools and materials, and a source directory." ...Show more

Belle and Boo S is for Sewing by Belle & Boo

$34.95 AUD

Category: Kids Craft

This unique craft book of Belle & Boo themed playtime projects contains ideas and instructions for over 25 makes designed to engage a child's imagination. Each sewing project will transport your child to another world where they can fantasise about being a pirate, a ballerina or even a woodland crea ture. Belle's Bakery helps children to hone their numeracy skills through selling the felt cupcakes, biscuits and carrots, which can be traded for the Belle & Boo currency that is created by copying and colouring the coin templates. Special sewing projects include Honey Bear, a classic jointed teddy, as well as the Belle Rag Doll who has a selection of outfits from a gingham party dress to snuggly pyjamas. Full step-by-step instructions are given for all the projects and all the templates are supplied where necessary. Containing a mixture of charming illustrations and photographs, this captivating book will help you to discover the many delightful worlds that Mandy Sutcliffe creates with her simple but stylish images of Belle and Boo. ...Show more

Origami Aquarium Kit : Aquatic Fun for Everyone! by Michael G. LaFosse

$17.99 AUD

Category: Kids Craft

Everything you need to create an ocean's worth of aquatic creatures! This fantastic easy origami kit enables you to fold paper models of 20 underwater creatures from around the world. Use it to make a collection of eye-catching origami models with your friends, to decorate your room or as a wonderful gi ft for kids fascinated by aquariums and the aquatic wonders they contain. "Origami Aquarium Kit" offers 20 great projects for home or school and includes 96 brightly colored and beautifully patterned origami paper folding sheets, along with two sheets of metallic paper for truly dazzling effects. A shark, a fish and a turtle are just a few of the unique origami designs presented by world-renowned origami artist Michael G. LaFosse in this kit. People of all ages and any level of skill will enjoy crafting these eye-catching origami models. The origami kit contains: 2 full-color 32-page books Clear step-by-step instructions Easy-to-follow diagrams 20 simple origami projects 96 sheets of origami folding paper in a variety of colors and patterns 2 sheets of special gold foil paper "Origami Aquarium Kit" provides you with a stunning collection of origami projects that will have you creating your own origami aquarium in no time! ...Show more

The Marvelous Book of Magical Horses (Klutz) by Eva Steele-Staccio

$25.99 AUD

Category: Kids Craft | Series: Klutz | Reading Level: From 8 To 12

Let your imagination take you somewhere enchanting. The Marvelous Book of Magical Horses comes with six gorgeous paper ponies and three paper-doll fairies.  You get everything you need to dress them up and play: a dozen fabulous wings, more than 200 punch-out saddles, manes, bows, and other horse and fa iry fashions, and four fabulously illustrated playscapes.  Whether your favorite flying horse soars across the night sky or wears a crystal unicorn horn, the result is truly magical.   Comes with: 50 page book, 6 punch-out paper horses, 6 sets of wings for horses, 2 paper-doll fairies, over 250 fashions for horses and fairies, double-sided removable adhesive dots ...Show more

The Best of Children's Art and Crafts by Australian Women's Weekly Weekly

$19.95 AUD

Category: Kids Craft

The Best of Children's Art and Crafts brings you all the best arts and crafts projects for children from The Australian Women's Weekly craft books. There's hours and hours of fun with step-by-step projects on drawing and painting, printing, puppet-making, dyeing, weaving and stitching, plus much more. P resented with clear and concise instruction, this book is and invaluable resource for parents, teachers and childcare professionals. Suitable for children of all ages. ...Show more

Out of the Box: Build Something Brilliant from Recycled Card by Jemma Westing

$29.99 AUD

Category: Kids Craft

Out of the Box will broaden your child's imagination and develop craft skills through interactive play and creativity with clear step-by-step instructions showing you how to build 25 astonishing cardboard models. Build something brilliant with recycled card, from castles to animal masks, dens and even d inosaurs! You will be astounded at what the humble cardboard box can be transformed into. Out of the Box is a new approach to recycling that will provide hours of entertainment and endless fun. Perfect for children aged 7 to 12, Out of the Box is packed full of ideas to encourage creativity, featuring detailed photographic explanations and colourful inspiration sheets that will inspire imaginative minds. ...Show more