Reviews
"This excursion into childhood's dream world . . . is not a typical kids' craft book. . . . The emphasis is clearly on the home, but there are clear applications for classrooms, day care, and the enterprising babysitter needing to answer the 'I'm bored' whine. Hardly just a rainy-day project compendium, this is work to keep brains busy and families happy." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review, "Amazing. . . . Unique, family-friendly projects. . . . Pick up a copy and you'll be DIY-ing in no time!" --Scholastic Parent & Child "The instructions are easy to follow (for adults and kids) and are paired with sizeable, detailed step-by-step photographs." --San Francisco Chronicle "This is work to keep brains busy and families happy." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Can you believe these materials come together to make something so pretty and useful? It's like magic. Almost." --Today's Parent "Helps kids stay busy all summer." --Associated Press "A thick, beautifully designed and photographed book." --New York Times Book Review "Perfect for parents, grandparents, camp leaders, and teachers." -- Gambit Weekly "Whether it's home, classroom or just backyard planning, this book is a must to try out crafts for all seasons. Full-color photographs with easy-to-follow instructions make this something for all ages." -- Deseret News "Rainy day life saver. . . . The step-by-step pictures make it pretty impossible to screw up these crafts." -- Metro "Endless fodder for creativity. . . . The inventive DIYs range from superhero capes created from dish towels to decoupage animal masks that would make John Derian proud." -- Lonny "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 reimagines everyday things into beautiful new creations." --Danny Seo, author of Upcycling Celebrations "The projects are clever and creative--unusual ideas that feel fresh and inspiring. Best of all, they are totally doable with simple household materials." --Gabrielle Blair, DesignMom.com , "Unique, family-friendly projects. . . . Pick up a copy and you'll be DIY-ing in no time!" --Scholastic Parent & Child "Can you believe these materials come together to make something so pretty and useful? It's like magic. Almost." --Today's Parent "This excursion into childhood's dream world . . . is not a typical kids' craft book. . . . The emphasis is clearly on the home, but there are clear applications for classrooms, day care, and the enterprising babysitter needing to answer the "I'm bored" whine. Hardly just a rainy-day project compendium, this is work to keep brains busy and families happy." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Endless fodder for creativity. . . . The inventive DIYs range from superhero capes created from dish towels to decoupage animal masks that would make John Derian proud." -- Lonny "Rainy day life saver. . . . The step-by-step pictures make it pretty impossible to screw up these crafts." -- Metro, "Amazing. . . . Unique, family-friendly projects. . . . Pick up a copy and you'll be DIY-ing in no time!" --Scholastic Parent & Child "The instructions are easy to follow (for adults and kids) and are paired with sizeable, detailed step-by-step photographs." --San Francisco Chronicle "This is work to keep brains busy and families happy." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Can you believe these materials come together to make something so pretty and useful? It's like magic. Almost." --Today's Parent "Helps kids stay busy all summer." --Associated Press "A thick, beautifully designed and photographed book." --New York Times Book Review "Perfect for parents, grandparents, camp leaders, and teachers." -- Gambit Weekly "Whether it's home, classroom or just backyard planning, this book is a must to try out crafts for all seasons. Full-color photographs with easy-to-follow instructions make this something for all ages." -- Deseret News "Rainy day life saver. . . . The step-by-step pictures make it pretty impossible to screw up these crafts." -- Metro "Endless fodder for creativity. . . . The inventive DIYs range from superhero capes created from dish towels to decoupage animal masks that would make John Derian proud." -- Lonny
