"Readers will wow their friends and family with mind-boggling magic tricks! This book holds all the tips and secrets behind amazing magic tricks from disappearing coins to floating ketchup. No special equipment is needed -- only close reading of the instructions and lots of practice. The directions are clear and easily accessible for beginner magicians, while pictures of each step allow readers to visualize the process. This book is perfect for creative...

Time for some origami fun! With the help of this step-by-step guide, beginning origamists can turn a piece of paper into a fun and creative figurine. This book introduces readers to this exciting paper craft that's been popular in Japan for hundreds of years. They'll learn how to make a colorful modular wreath that can be used as a holiday decoration. They'll also learn how to make dragon and crane models. These figurines are useful for decoration,...

Introduces readers to the creative crafts they can make with beads. Projects include bead holiday decorations and a bowl made of multicolored beads. Readers will also learn how to make their very own unique bead jewelry. Each project includes a list of materials needed to complete the project, while step-by-step directions provide clear and helpful guidance. Pictures and illustrations allow readers to visualize each step in the bead project process....

Are you looking for the perfect guide to teach your child to crochet? Look no further! Creative Kids Photo Guide to Crochet starts with the absolute basics about stitching, beginning with a discussion about hooks and yarn and how to make simple chains, then gradually introduces skills and techniques until kids are crocheting confidently. Veteran crochet author Deborah Burger, author of Crochet 101 and How to Make 100 Crochet Appliques, will guide...

Are you looking for the perfect guide to teach your child to knit? Look no further! Creative Kids Complete Photo Guide to Knitting starts with the absolute basics about knitting, beginning with a discussion about needles and yarn, how to cast stitches onto the needle, then gradually introduces skills and techniques until kids are knitting confidently. Mary Scott Huff, author of Fun and Fantastical Hats to Knit and Fun and Fantastical Slippers to Knit,...

Step-by-step instructions explain how children can create unique fashion accessories using beads, ribbon, fabric pieces, paint, and other craft supplies.

A board book showing ways we share affection with loved ones.

Learn how to make easy dessert recipes.

Kids safely learn scrapbooking techniques through illustrated step-by-step instructions that require little or no assistance and use easy-to-find materials.

This comprehensive beginner's guide teaches the techniques of kumihimo (braiding), plaiting, knotting, and macrame. Learn how to make bracelets, necklaces, leashes, keychains, wall hangings, and more. Visual learners will love the 250 how-to photos and illustrations, as well as clear, concise instructions--all easily understood by grade-school kids. Each project lists the skills that will be exercised in making it, and projects are rated for difficulty,...