Metropolitan Library System - Kids Catalog

"From the popular We Love to Sew series and best-selling author Annabel Wrigley, comes the go-to kids guide to build sewing confidence! Start with the basics and learn all the tools and supplies you need, then venture into mastering special skills like how to use pins, fusible web, irons, hot glue guns, and more. Plus, gain life-long skills like how to sew a button and use a pattern. Find your crafting inspiration with dozens of projects for your...

Kids can build their sewing skills with these fun and easy projects that don't require adult supervision. Get your budding quilter sewing with 17 easy and fun projects made mostly from precuts. With the time they'll save on cutting, they'll be able to get down to the business of creating right away. From an earphones pouch to a pillow to, of course, quilts, and even a sleepover set—Sew It! presents kids with a broad range of projects for all skill...

Of all the holidays, Valentine's Day is the one that most calls for a do-it-yourself approach. Kids traditionally get out the scissors and glue and work some creative magic with red construction paper and lace doilies. But Valentine's Day crafts can go far beyond the handmade card. Here Kathy Ross, America's crafts-for-kids expert, shares some very new and very original ideas for the holiday. There are, of course, several ideas for valentine cards,...

The world officially celebrates Earth Day on April 22, but for those who really care about the environment, every day is full of opportunities to recycle the earth's resources! Best-selling author Kathy Ross offers many ways to recycle household throwaways into useful items, and have a great time doing it!

What better occasion for a hand-made gift than Mother's Day or Father's Day? The youngest children aren't able to go out and shop-but they can easily gather up materials in the house and spend some happy time creating the perfect gift for mom and/or dad. There's something here to delight every mom and dad-and the crafty givers as well!

Kathy Ross has created an amazing new collection of crafts ranging from Skeleton Scatter Pins to an Owl Goodie Bag that glows in the dark. For those who like to wear their crafts, the Ghost Zipper Pull or the Batty Ear Dangles will draw lots of attention. For the more sedate, the Frankenstein Treasure Keeper is guaranteed to scare off all intruders. Whether kids want to make Masks For Dolls or frighten their friends with Something Wierd In A Jar,...

"Clothing that you can quickly craft yourself? Yes, please! Get ready to upcycle everyday items into cool clothes. Follow along with simple instructions and step-by-step images for fast fun making rad hats, cozy leg warmers, and more. Designed to easily fit into an active classroom session or library visit, it's easy to turn trash to treasure with Crafts in a Snap!"--

With this title, young makers will learn how to get inspired, problem-solve, and collaborate with others as they take on four art challenges, including making a mask for their own superhero and designing a stage for their favorite performer. Like a real artist, they'll have to meet demands while staying within limits.