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This book amused myself and others!
I received this book for Christmas and it is one of my favorite books. It has crafts and activities ranging from preserving flowers in wax to turning an old straw hat into a drawstring bag. Along with fun crafts and games, and even interior decorating, this book shows one how life was like back in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This book is over 100 years old, and the activities are still really fun and easy to do! I recommend this book to any girl, young or old!

A book of exuberant charm
Sure, it might be a little outdated, but it's a great glimpse into a past time.And today's kids would probably enjoy the chance to do some old-fashioned things described in this book, like making their own hammock or refurbishing some old furniture.The instructions for painting and drawing and basic and useful, and many of the ideas presented are things forgotten about and could stand resurrection.Lots of attention paid to girls getting exercise and being healthy, contrary to modern perceptions of Victorian women.Good for parents and teachers, and kids who are fond of history and open to old-fashioned ideas.

A 1887 Gem!
For mothers who are not ashamed to have their young girls grow up knowing "feminine" arts, this book is a gem!There are some complicated projects (hammock making) which most of us would not have time orinclination to do, but others (corn husk dolls, botanic art, flowerpressing, and home-made candy recipes) which any mother could help evenvery young daughters accomplish.In addition to the projects resource thatit is, the book is a homey, nostalgic history of the things which used tooccupy the time of young women preparing for homekeeping. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Even if you're not particularly craft-y, you'll have tons of fun with your kids trying out any of the hundreds of ideas here. Perhaps the best part about crafting with kids is that it also frees the adults--it's not about making perfect projects; it's about fostering creativity and having fun together. And it's also not about construction paper and pipe cleaners. There are directions for working in wood, metal, leather, plastics, bread dough, clay, glass, and much more. Each project is labeled for skill and age level, and the margins are filled with loads of tips, trivia, definitions, and advice. In fact, you don't even have to work with kids to enjoy this book--it's a great primer for beginning crafters of any age. Read more

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Not what I expected
I thought that since this book was for idiots it would be very basic have many easy crafts.Instead I found many of the projects to be a littleintimidating.I never took shop, so I'm not into building birdhouses, andI have no interest in cutting metal with a three year old.The drawingsand lack of color weren't too inspiring either.Many of the craft requireequipment that I don't have, nor do I wish to purchase.Read more

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This is a wonderful book.Informative, and easy to use.
This book gives craft ideas for preschool to 6th grade.It shows in clear, well-illustrated text how to make various Bible crafts so the children can better understand Bible time life-styles and customs.Read more

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Great Coloring Book!
I am a substitute teacher.I am always looking for extras I can use in the classroom when we have run out of normalthings to do.Sometimes I have 10-20 minutes to fill before dismissal and this book is perfect! Its educational,tactile and fuels the imagination!

Terrific!
Really nice drawings, much more detail, interest and discussion than with regular coloring books.Nice write-ups about each park and a map of the US with parks located on it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Crafts for Children    4. General    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Colouring & painting    7. Juvenile Nonfiction / Activity Books    8. Travel & holiday    9. USA   

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Editorial Review

Busy grownups generally appreciate quick ideas for kids to be creative. In Read more

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Great Easy Crafts for Kids
Our daughter has been using this book almost exclusively to make projects for her summer craft camp for 2 - 7 year year olds.The crafts are wonderful, easy, inexpensive to get supplies for, well laid out and in a word the book is wonderful! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 9-12 - Crafts / Hobbies    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. Crafts & Hobbies - General    5. Crafts for Children    6. Hobbies/Crafts    7. BG-TRANSPORTATION - BG-AUTO    8. Crafts & Hobbies / General   

Subjects:  1. Cooking / Wine    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Crafts for Children    4. Entertaining - Party Planning    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. BG-REFERENCE - BG-REFERENCE    7. Crafts & Hobbies / Crafts for Children    8. Parties   

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A good facelift.
This appears to be a redacted copy of Florence Sakade's books Origami, Japanese Paper Folding Books One and Two," first published in the 1950s and still a great beginning book.It would appear that new ideas--like the clowns on the back cover--have been added, but it still essentially the same easy to follow guide to simple origami.Most of the designs are for flat models, but there are a number of 3 dimensionals as well, the crane being, of course, the most ancient and traditional of all of them. ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Crafts for Children    4. General    5. Handicraft    6. Hobbies/Crafts    7. Juvenile literature   

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8 - Crafts / Hobbies    2. Children: Grades 4-6    3. Crafts & Hobbies - General    4. Crafts & Hobbies / Crafts for Children    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Activities    8. Crafts & Hobbies    9. Crafts for Children    10. Handicraft   

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songs and activities
This book is very useful for teaching multicultural songs, especially if you lack knwoledge in that area.The book hasRead more

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STATE BIRDS AND SEALS:50 FULL-COLOR
I LOVE THIS BOOK IT SURE IS RALLY COOL FOR MY STATE PROJECT. ... Read more

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Beautiful crafts and ideas that kids can make!
Great ideas and crafts to create for the holidays that kids can make. All crafts are made from inexpensive materials and patterns are included. Crafts and ideas are for Christmas, Valentine's Day, May Day, Mother's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Fourth of July, etc. There are even several crafts made out of seeds, leaves, and vegetables. Lots of fantastic ideas and beautiful crafts to pick from for any occasion.
Better homes and garden holiday crafts kids can make
This is an excellent book!I own it, but my copy was ruined in a flood.I enjoy using this book so much, I want to replace it.The crafts are easy and fun to do.I have used several of them with a group of children and they are able to understand what to do without multiple instruction repeats. ... Read more

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Really good buy!!!
I bought this book two years ago, and I have used it a lot! Not only does it give patterns for various costumes, but you can also find ideas about how to use the patterns for other costumes with only small changes. And if you are planning a party you can find a whole lot of ideas how to make it THE PARTY! With themes for several parties this is a really helpful book to own. Some of my friends have borrowed it and have used the ideas from the book. This is a "must have" for all of you that love to sew, make great parties, and have kids on top!!! ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Art & Art Instruction    2. Clip Art    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. Crafts for Children    5. Hobbies/Crafts   

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Subjects:  1. Children: Grades 2-3    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Crafts for Children    4. Halloween    5. Halloween cookery    6. Halloween costumes    7. Halloween decorations    8. Holidays & Celebrations - Halloween    9. Juvenile Nonfiction    10. Juvenile literature    11. Seasonal    12. Young Children's, Early Learning & Special Book Types