About this item
A delightful beginner craft book for kids with twenty-five projects which can be completed with minimum fuss and maximum fun in an afternoon. With the help of the Crafternoon series of crafting books, children need only their imaginations, a few simple materials, and an afternoon to make incredible projects. And while they’re having fun, they’re also learning important skills like how to understand and follow instructions, how to plan the project, and how to problem solve. The Crafternoon books explain all of the tools, materials, and basic techniques needed to complete a project. They also contain handy templates in a sturdy card envelope and safety information necessary to avoid mishaps. Each of the projects, from Papercraft’s Up, Up and Away Kites and Beading’s Beachy Wind Chime, to Felting’s Friendly Finger Puppets and Sewing’s Monster Reading Pillow give an indication of difficulty (suitable for beginners or confident beginners) and the time the project is likely to take.
About the Author
Kathreen Ricketson was the founder of WhipUp.net, the online handcraft hub, and Action-pack.com - an e-magazine for kids who want to do stuff. Her work has been featured on popular craft blogs such as Design*Sponge and Craftzine. She is the author or editor of eight books, including the Kids' Crafternoon series, Whip Up Mini Quilts, Little Bits Quilting Bee, and Brave New Quilts. She died in May 2013.
