Project Kid

100 Ingenious Crafts for Family Fun

by Amanda Kingloff

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Pub Date Apr 08 2014 | Archive Date Apr 29 2016

Description

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 these 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.

Advance Praise

“Amanda’s experience as a craft artist and mom make Project Kid uniquely useful. With this book and a few basic supplies on hand, you’ll never hear ‘Mom, I'm bored!’ again.”

—Dana Points, editor in chief, Parents magazine

“Imagine MacGyver with a glue gun: Amanda cleverly re-imagines everyday things into beautiful new creations.”

—Danny Seo

“The projects are clever and creative—unusual ideas that feel fresh and inspiring. Best of all, they are totally doable (even the ones that look intimidating) with simple household material you probably have on hand. There’s nothing like a quiet hour spent working on a simple project with your child, and these crafts will be the start of many happy memories to come.”

—Gabrielle Blair, DesignMom.com

“Amanda Kingloff has managed to bring three essential elements of great design to kid’s crafts—good taste, clever ingenuity, and sly humor—elevating these projects to a place where anyone, of any age, can engage, appreciate, and covet the process and final outcome.”

—Scott Sternberg, founder and creative director, Band of Outsiders

“Amanda’s experience as a craft artist and mom make Project Kid uniquely useful. With this book and a few basic supplies on hand, you’ll never hear ‘Mom, I'm bored!’ again.”

—Dana Points, editor in...