Everyone loves to receive a skillfully decorated and filled gift basket. In this book Catherine Woram demonstrates how to create and decorate 35 imaginatively themed baskets, ranging from traditional wicker items to cookie jars and containers that you make yourself. All you need to do is to follow the simple step-by-step instructions to make unique and personalized gifts for family and friends for every occasion, including a basket for a bride-to-be, a glorious christmas basket and the perfect basket for a keen gardener. *Tap into the new and exciting trend for creating gift baskets. *Add the personal touch to baskets for family and friends to create a gift they are sure to cherish. *Each project has full step-by-step instructions as well as ideas for project variations....

Encourage your kids to get in touch with their creative side with What Shall We Do Today? For children, the experience of creating is every bit as important as the end result. Crafting will fire their imaginations and offers an inspiring alternative to endless hours in front of the computer of TV screen. What Shall We Do Today? is packed with more than 50 colourful, fun, and imaginative projects designed for boys and girls aged between 3-12 years. The book is arranged by season, and each section is crammed full of vibrant, appealing ideas for fun crafting activities, great gifts, and pretty decorations. Every project can be completed using readily available materials--just follow the step-by-step instructions and you can't go wrong.

* More than 60 funky and imaginative projects that will tempt kids away from the TV and keep them entertained during school breaks.

*Easy, fun projects invite kids to create independently as well as alongside adults.

*Vibrantly illustrated step-by-step projects utilize materials that are likely to be found around the house.
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The festive season is the perfect time for crafting--getting busy with glue, paper, and scissors will fill kids with anticipation and excitement. "Christmas Crafting with Kids" by Catherine Woram is packed with more than 35 fun and imaginative seasonal projects for both boys and girls. There are dozens of archievable ideas for decorations, gifts, cards, and even handmade giftwrap. Little crafters will enjoy making festive decorations such as paperchains, crackers, and hand-stitched stockings, as well as perfect gifts like cute snow globes, decorated photo frames, and delicious chocolate brownies! All the classic crafting techniques are covered, from potato printing to sewing, and taking in baking, decoupage, modeling, stenciling, and much, much more. *Follow the clearly illustrated step-by-step instructions and you can't go wrong!

*35 funky and imaginative projects to tempt children away from the television and the computer.

*Creative family fun for parents and children alike....