Quarry Books and NetGalley provided me with an electronic copy of Craft Lab for Kids: 52 DIY Projects to Inspire, Excite, and Empower Kids to Create Useful, Beautiful Handmade Goods. I was under no obligation to review this craft book and my opinion is freely given.

After a short introduction and a list of essential tools or materials, the book goes right into crafting. The pages are very colorful and the step-by-step instructions will be easy for children to follow. Some of the crafts require supervision, but there is enough here that children can do on their own that makes the book worthwhile.

The different sections are listed below with the standout crafts in each.

Spruce Up Your Stuff (reimagining things kids already own): Patchwork Guitar or Ukulele Strap; Marbled Paper Notecards

Express Yourself: Dip-Dyed Canvas Backpack; Hidden-Meaning Fabric Scrap Bracelet

Take Care of You: Fizzy Bath Bombs; DIY Stress Balls

Kids Just Wanna Have Fun: Party Poppers; Wonderful Wands

Classic Crafts With A Twist: T-Shirt "Yarn" Braided Lanyards; Pressed Flower Stickers

15-Minute Makes: T-Shirt Tote Bags

Crafting With Kindness: No-Sew Fringed Pet Blankets; Apple Backyard Bird feeder

Overall, Craft Lab for Kids is a great crafting book, which would make a perfect gift for kids.

Craft Lab for Kids is well-organized. There are many types of activities for beginning crafters and for more experienced ones. There are also activities that adults can try with toddlers and young children. I can't wait to try some!

"Craft Lab for Kids" gives kids and adults a wide variety of craft projects from which to choose, 52 in all, aimed at various ages and skill levels. The projects can be completed using materials and media that can probably be found in most homes. There is indeed something for everyone here!

The book is divided into sections, with projects grouped into topics, such as "15 Minute Makes," "Classic Crafts with a Twist," and "Crafting with Kindness." Each project description includes lists of materials, step-by-step directions accompanied by color photos, call-out boxes with tips for enrichment and adaptations for "little hands," and information about skill development. A table of contents and an index make it easy to find suitable projects, whether a kid has 15 minutes or an entire day to devote to a craft. Additional color photos feature both boys and girls demonstrating the finished projects. Teachers, parents, and librarians will probably love this book, but no doubt will have to negotiate with a kid to get their hands on it. (Personally, I found a ton of crafts from this book that I would like to try.)

I received this book from the publisher and from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are entirely my own.

'Craft Lab for Kids' is filled with awesome projects for kids! This would be great for summer time or quarantine. A huge variety of projects are included from bath bombs, t-shirts, to pet beds. There is even a chapter with quick projects that take 15 minutes or less. I would suggest this book for children ages 8 to 12, as many of the projects involve tools like needles, etc. What a cool book!

Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group/Quarry Books for providing this ARC.

This book has a great deal of simple and easy crafts anyone can do. These are creative and explained simply. The crafts in this book are great for at home or in a learning environment.

This was another fun crafts/art book for young kids, with over fifty projects in it, ranging from from a secret fake book treasure stash, to faux embossed leather cuffs, marbled paper note-cards, photo-transfer memory box, shrink plastic charm bracelet, jiggly soap, sleep mask, hand-tied art journal, painted positivity pebbles, pressed flower stickers, DIY stress balls and apple backyard bird-feeder.

Each section gives step-by-step instructions each with a photographic illustration on how to perform that step. More complex work, such as the mini-wall weaving have even more detail, so you can't go wrong. The book was interesting, literally packed with ideas, and quite engaging. I commend it as a worthy read.

We are all stuck with ourselves so let’s create. Making your own creations stimulate pleasure and satisfaction. . This book ontains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Projects are geared toward being guided by adults projects are designed for a range of ages and skill levels. My favorite project was the T- shirt tote bag.

This might be the most perfectly timed book ever with the current state of the world. This is such a fun idea and I love that it's called craft lab - showing that crafts can be fun, productive AND educational/useful for kids. There are so many fun ideas here. I'm definitely going to recommend this to my friends with kids.

It is a wonderful book with 52 really easy projects for kids to do. I love craft and this book helped me a lot in keeping my sanity safe during this lockdown period. The projects as I said are very easy so that kids can make them. This book is a wonderful gift for kids (I love it although I am not a kid right now). I thank Quarto Publishing and NetGalley for giving me this wonderful opportunity and filling my head with wonderful ideas.

My 9 and 12 year old are BONKERS for this book. Jam-packed with a huge variety of current craft projects where kids will make things that they'll actually use. All of the supplies are easy to come by from your local craft store if you don't already have them on hand. Super easy to follow instructions with step-by-step photos.

Thank you to Quarto Publishing and NetGalley for allowing me to preview this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

This is a fantastic book of easy craft ideas for kids to do independently or with a grown up. Some require materials to buy but these are inexpensive materials. There's something in this book for everyone's likes, male or female.
Thus is a great book for filling time, spending time together or for projects or challenges.

Fab book for primary aged children. This has a real mix of crafts that are simple and quick through to more detailed and in depth, there should be something for everyone and as a parent it certainly has sparked some inspirational ideas to keep the children busy!
Not all of these crafts are to be done with what you may have lying around so planning will need to be done but I think all of the ideas would be a hit with my children.

The book is well laid and talks directly to the children, it keeps the details light and the instructions clear and to the point, there are various tips throughout and can be helpful with ‘the next project’ or to give it a little twist.

Craft Lab for Kids
52 DIY Projects to Inspire, Excite, and Empower Kids to Create Useful, Beautiful Handmade Goods
by Stephanie Corfee
My boys and I love to craft. Supplies get expensive and there are only so many projects I can keep. With that I love the idea of up cycling things. This book has so many fun projects and many of them are reusing items. I loved all of the ideas turning trash to functional treasures. All the project ideas shared in this book were great. There was something for every kind of kid. From apparel to accessories to décor the Craft Lab for Kids had an idea for you. The projects were easy to follow and fun to complete!
I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review shared here.

This book would be a wonderful addition to any family’s book collection. Especially good for whenever kids are stuck home and getting bored. The crafts mostly can be made using items around the house as well as be adapted to what is available. It’s a good starting place to give kids experience and confidence in their artistic and math skills. Pictures showcase the projects steps, which will help a lot. Mostly though, believe adults will find a craft or two to try themselves. I liked the pocket warmers. This is one book that can be used over and over again for years.
I received an advanced reader copy from NetGalley in exchange for my volunteer review.

A super book for inspiring children to try their hands at a variety of craft projects. The illustrations and photographs are beautiful and will encourage anyone to have a go. Some projects do require specialist materials that you probably wouldn't have on hand immediately, but many could be adapted and used as a springboard to create something else. There are projects suitable for all ages and abilities and some more basic than others. A great book to have on hand when all the kids are at home looking for something to do.

It’s a cute book with some fun ideas for kids.
My girlfriend works with kids with some difficulties and for them a lot of these are a bit too difficult.
I like the little tips for small hands and the teachable moments. Mind you this craft book is not for the youngest kids.

I'm very impressed by this book. While I don't like all the projects, the majority are just as advertised: projects kids would really be interested in doing. They're doable with common art supplies, too, unlike many similar books which require bizarre supplies. Very timely publication for parents and art teachers suddenly trying to come up with at-home art lessons for children. Unless I just missed it, there's no guidance in the book re: intended age ranges, but I would estimate most projects are for kids 6-12 years old.

Some of the projects are not just upcycling friendly but intended for refashioning or embellishing items you already have. I also appreciate that there's an entire chapter of 15-minute projects. That can come in very handy for parents as well as kids with short attention spans.

The only thing I don't like about this book is that I'll have to wait to try most of the projects with my son because he's too young.

This is a wonderful book full of unique crafts for kids and teens to make. We will be using this book this summer to be creative. It has clear instructions and many colorful pictures to help.

This book has a lot of interesting ideas. It is easy to understand and reaches a range of ages. Most of the crafts seem fun for kids and fairly easy to do. Some of them seem a little harder to have the materials on hand or could be considered destructive. It is definitely full of ideas and will keep kids busy and creative.

4 stars
Great ideas to do with kids. Especially now that the kids are home from school. I love to do crafts with the kids, and it passes the time.