Let's Make Some Great Art: Animals Review & GIVEAWAY

Have kids? This is Let's Make Some Great Art: Animals by Marion Deuchars. Her wonderful book features a selection of art activities designed to engage beginning artists. They include things like drawing, painting, finger and hand print art. The activities focus on creating a wide range of animals, from popular pets to wild animals and more. Space is reserved inside this (over-sized) workbook to complete nearly all of the activities. Many can be expanded upon outside of this book. Minimally you'll need some basic art supplies - something to draw with, some paint, tape and a pair of scissors. Or use all your favorite art supplies. Text is minimal. Examples of each activity show clearly what to do. Use these charming examples to spark creativity. Prompts lead the way - gently encouraging action. There is a new art technique every page or two. The emphasis is on having fun. Perfection is rejected. The activities are designed to build kids confidence in their ability to make art. This British illustrators "Let’s Make Some Great Art" 4 book series (shown at bottom of this post) has won numerous awards and been translated into 22 languages. I can see why. There is something very special about this book. See excerpts below. Laurence King Publishing released this 80 page paperback on September 8, 2020. Get your copy below!

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 21.72  x 29.21 cm (‎8.55 x 11.5 inches)

Cut paper and drawing.

Stenciling.

Square and triangle drawing.

Simple shapes and drawing.

Scan of back cover.

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Let's Make Some Great Art series.

The Kids' Book of Sticker Love Review

Turn the pages with awe! This is The Kids' Book of Sticker Love: Paper Projects to Make & Decorate by Irene Smit and Astrid van der Hulst Editors of Flow magazine. It's the ultimate paper and sticker activity book. Spend hours poring over its pages. The collection includes an assortment of paper and stickers that will delight. Every page is adorned with playful designs - a mixture of both vintage and contemporary patterns and illustrations. No page is the same. The book is divided into four chapters - Write, Craft, Play and Share. At the beginning of each chapter is a handy visual table of contents. Discover a wide range of activities, fun little projects and surprises throughout. Instructions are straightforward. Everything is clearly labelled. Over 1,000 stickers are included - glow in the dark, vinyl, foil, alphabet and more. All pages are perforated for easy removal. This fantastic package is made up of a very appealing collection of paper, stickers and paper craft projects. Add some basic supplies like a scissors, glue and pencil for hours of unplugged fun! See excerpts below. The Workman Publishing Company released this 176 page paperback ‏on November 23, 2021. Get your copy below! 

CONTENTS

Chapter 1  

WRITE

 

Chapter 2  

CRAFT

Chapter 3  

PLAY

 Chapter 4  

SHARE

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 16.51 x 21.59 cm (6.5 x 8.5 inches)

Chapter 1 WRITE. The projects in this section involve the written word.

Eight pages I removed from my copy (stickers and paper). 

Get your copy of The Kids' Book of Sticker Love at Amazon worldwide. It is published by the Workman Publishing Company and distributed by Thomas Allen & Son, Canada’s leading independent distributor of books, stationery and calendars.

Origami on the Go! Review

Fold away the hours! This is Origami on the Go: 40 paper-folding projects for kids who love to travel by Margaret Van Sicklen. It's an origami adventure that takes young travelers around the world. It comes complete with one hundred sheets of glossy folding paper and three pages of stickers. The forty travel-inspired projects will appeal to a variety of tastes. There are all kinds of clever designs. A few of my favorites are the practical Knick-knack and Gift Boxes, the delightful Iowa Piggy and the Russian Crow with its impressive, movable beak. There's even a t-shirt fold. This is well-diagrammed origami - the folding instructions are excellent. Models vary in difficulty from beginner through intermediate. Each model has its own specially designed paper. And there are extra sheets for practice folding. All paper squares measure a generous 7" x 7" (17.86 cm) and come in an array of colorful patterns and solids. The tear out style paper keeps things neat and tidy. Simply crease along the perforated line then tear out as needed. The stickers are for adding features like eyes or decorative details. Everything is clearly marked. Kids love origami. It's a wonderful way to engage their minds, hands and hearts. Plus their patience is rewarded with a handmade paper creation to play with. This kit is perfect for hours of screen-free fun and learning, on-the-go or at home! See excerpts and the complete table of contents below. Workman Publishing released this 144 page paperback ‏on September 3, 2009. Get your copy below!

Contents

PART ONE

Are You Ready for Adventure?

Enjoy the Ride

The 3-Time Charm

Origami Symbols

"Green" Fan

"Cheers!" Paper Cup

Souvenir Travel Wallet

Stunt Plane

Want to Play Flying Dice?

Lucky 7 Plane

Dachshund Chopstick Rest

Snail Mail, Envelope Included

Be a Hero: Refold the Map

Tiny Scrapbook

Raccoon Finger Puppet

Pig Finger Puppet

Fortune Teller

Jumping Frog Business Card

Knick-knack Box

Million-Dollar Bow Tie

Heart Place Card

PART TWO

Hoofed, Horned or Hairy, We Love Them All

Iowa Piggy

Malaysia Cicada

New Zealand Rabbit

Amazon River Turtle

Antarctica Penguin

Grand Canyon Rattle Snake

Yellowstone's Big Horn Ram

Nantucket Swordfish

African Elephant

German Nightingale

Russian Crow

Greek Fish

NYC Pigeon

Australian Koala Bear in a Tree

Agra Peacock

Zambia Giraffe

PART THREE

Cultural Treasures

Chinese Opera Hat

British Royal Crown

Japanese Samurai Helmet

Canadian Canoe

Egyptian Mummy

Hollywood Star

PART FOUR

The Voyage Home

Gift Box  

How to Fold a T-Shirt

Travel Frame

Map of the World

Enjoy the Ride. 

Souvenir Travel Wallet

Souvenir Travel Wallet continued.

Back cover.

Item weight ‏ : ‎ 676 g (1.49 pounds)  

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.86 x 2.24 x 21.74 cm (‎7.03 x 0.88 x 8.56 inches). 

Folding the Heart Place Card continued on page 65.

With Valentine's Day approaching I decided to show you the easy origami Heart Place Card from page 54. This model stands upright very well. Write the name directly on it. 

Origami on the Go ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0761151050 is available worldwide on Amazon. It is published by the Workman Publishing Company and distributed by Thomas Allen & Son, Canada’s leading independent distributor of books, stationery and calendars.

Little Creative Thinker's Exercise Book Review & GIVEAWAY

Can creativity be learned? Yes, says Danish creativity expert Dorte Nielsen. Designed especially for children, the Little Creative Thinker's Exercise Book is a spin-off of the Creative Thinker's Exercise Book. It's based on the ideas presented in The Secret of the Highly Creative Thinker also by Nielsen. She theorizes that at the core of creative thinking is the ability to see or make connections. And that you can improve this ability by training it. Her book features 40 practical exercises designed to strengthen children's connection making skills. Kids can complete them on their own. Just add pencil or pen. Begin by looking carefully at the page. Follow the kid-friendly (diagram or text) instructions. Complete the exercise by drawing your answers in the space provided. A clear example is given. The activities, challenges and exercises may be done in about 10 - 30 mins each. It's a wonderful way to nurture creative thinking in children. They'll just think it's fun. I had to try the exercises. Though it's intended for kids - I loved it. I completed the 3 exercises shown below. Whose creativity would you like to encourage? BIS Publishers released this 111 page paperback on January 4, 2019. Get your copy below!

1. Getting started.

4. Shape connections. 

7. Unexpected places.

Some sample pages.

4. Shape connections - my answers from page 14 and 15.

The Little Creative Thinker's Exercise Book ISBN-13 : 978-9063694913 is available in Canada at Indigo Books and worldwide on Amazon. It is published by the Netherlands BIS and distributed by LKP. Laurence King Publishing has generously offered to giveaway a copy! One winner will be selected at random. Open until August 3, 2021. CANADA ONLY. Good luck!

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Express Yourself! Review & GIVEAWAY

Introduce tweens and teens to the benefits of journaling with Express Yourself!: Joyful Journaling for Kids by Christine Boucher. This kid-friendly, write-in book is suitable for girls and boys. Every fun and colorful page is completely different! Each chapter has a theme - joy, favorites, questions, dreams, being positive and feelings. Engaging prompts provide a starting point. There are spaces for check marks, x marks, filling in the blank, lists, writing, drawing or adding pictures etc. Add pens, pencils, markers, stickers, a glue stick and the like so kids can decorate the pages. Journaling is a wonderful way to promote well-being in youngsters. This book will make kids want to journal. I'm tempted to do it myself! Dover Publications released the 128 page paperback on January 15, 2020. Get your copy below!

C O N T E N T S

Chapter 1

Joyful Jots

One word jots

Chapter 2

My Favorites

My favorites

Favorite things I do with

Picture it!

Chapter 3 

Lots of Questions

All about me

Family relationships

Emotions

Experiences

Mistakes happen

Oh so embarrassing!

Chapter 4 

Dream Big

Picture it!

My goal gardens

Chapter 5 

Positive Vibes

Positive "I am's"

Switch it!

Promoting positivity

Mindful meditation

Chapter 6

Feeling Good

What makes you happy?

What I am grateful for?

What do you love?

Picture it!

What do you enjoy?

How can you spread happiness

Trust your instincts

Helping others

Moving on!

Forgiveness

Awesome activities

Who are you?

Surrounded by support

Dream board

Quote notes

Create a gratitude jar

Create a wishing box

Express Yourself! ISBN-13 : 978-0486837253 is available worldwide at Dover Publications. Dover, Great Books, Variety & Value Since 1941. Check out their catalog at Dover Publications. Dover has generously offered to giveaway a copy! One winner will be selected at random. Open until March 3, 2021. Canada & USA only. Good luck!

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Blippo Cute Kawaii Face Masks Review

The Blippo Kawaii Shop has cute and comfortable masks designed for women and kids. This is their Cute Kawaii Face Mask for women. It measures 17.5 x 9.5 cm (6.9 x 3.7 inches). There's a children's size too. The 3-ply, pleated style mask covers nose to chin and side-to-side. It has an adjustable nose clip. I like the fit and look. It's what I'm wearing. The soft pink suits my skin tone. This disposable mask comes in resealable packs of 10. Blippo makes wearing a mask cute and fun. Get yours below!

Cute Kawaii Face Masks

A set of disposable soft face masks decorated with Blippo kawaii design

Each resealable pack includes 10 kawaii masks

Soft, comfortable & easy to breathe through

Adjustable nose clip to create a light seal around your face

Made from 3-ply non-woven fabric with reinforced seams

Features comfortable elastic ear loops

This cute face mask is specifically sized for women

Manufactured in a safe & sterile facility

Designed in Tokyo, Japan by Blippo Kawaii Shop

Kawaii face masks are available at the Blippo Kawaii Shop. Their online shop is in English, with prices in USD, CAD, GBP, EURO, AUD and NZD. They ship worldwide.

Since 2004 Blippo has been on a mission to deliver cuteness, happiness and the message of kawaii to all corners of the world! They have a carefully curated selection of Japanese Candy, Cute Stationery, Kawaii Plushies, Silly Squishies and other unique gifts - for maximum cuteness! 

Origami Safari Review & GIVEAWAY

Origami is a fun, family-friendly activity. Kids love it! Delight the children in your life with Origami Safari: For Beginners by Anne Passchier. Beginners (age 6+) will enjoy making this menagerie of paper animals. Fold, decorate (add eyes, whiskers etc.) and play with 21 origami animals including a narwhal, beetle, Arctic hare and fox. All models are rated with a level of difficulty from 1 to 3 stars - easy, medium and hard. Some children may require a little support. Brightly colored, step-by-step instructions (both text and diagram) printed on large durable pages show where to fold and crease. A paper pack containing 24 sheets of solid color 6" (15 cm) square folding paper is attached to the inside front cover. This lively and jam-packed origami activity book will engage novice paper folders for hours. A reminder about perseverance - origami takes patience. The reward is worth the effort you put in. The complete table of contents is listed below. Dover Publications released this 96 page paperback on October 14, 2020. Get your copy below!

Contents

Introduction

Safari Animals

Elephant*

Giraffe*

Lion

Rhino

Zebra

Rain Forest Animals

Monkey*

Crocodile

Gorilla

Tiger

Parrot*

Desert Animals

Camel

Snake

Fennec Fox

Desert Tortoise*

Beetle

Vulture

Polar Animals

Arctic Hare*

Penguin

Polar Bear

Narwhal

Reindeer*

*Require cutting (7).

  

Fennec Fox from page 62-63.

An Arctic Hare I folded. Instructions found on page 76.

Origami Safari ISBN-13 : 978-0486843629 is available worldwide at Dover Publications. Dover, Great Books, Variety & Value Since 1941. Check out their catalog at Dover Publications. Dover has generously offered to giveaway a copy! One winner will be selected at random. Open until January 6, 2021. Canada & USA only. Good luck!

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Origami Farm Review & GIVEAWAY

Origami is a fun, family-friendly activity. Kids love it! Delight the children in your life with Origami Farm: For Beginners by Anne Passchier. Beginners (age 6+) will enjoy making this menagerie of paper animals. Fold, decorate (add eyes, whiskers etc.) and play with 22 origami animals including a pig, horse, duck and fox. All models are rated with a level of difficulty from 1 to 3 stars - easy, medium and hard. Some children may require a little support. Brightly colored, step-by-step instructions (both text and diagram) printed on large durable pages show where to fold and crease. A paper pack containing 24 sheets of solid color 6" (15 cm) square folding paper is attached to the inside front cover. This lively and jam-packed origami activity book will engage novice paper folders for hours. A reminder about perseverance - origami takes patience. The reward is worth the effort you put in. The complete table of contents is listed below. Dover Publications released this 96 page paperback on October 14, 2020. Get your copy below!

Contents

Introduction

Farm Animals

Rooster

Pig

Horse*

Hen*

Cow

In the Barnyard

Duck

Duckling

Frog

Fish

Puppy

Cat

In the Field

Caterpillar

Water Lily

Spider* 

Flower

Bird

Rabbit

The Farm at Night

Fox

Bat 

Owl

Mouse

Moth

*Require cutting (3).

Fun making giant origami piggies! Instructions found on page 12.

Origami Farm ISBN-13 : 978-0486843612 is available worldwide at Dover Publications. Dover, Great Books, Variety & Value Since 1941. Check out their catalog at Dover Publications. Dover has generously offered to giveaway a copy! One winner will be selected at random. Open until December 30, 2020. Canada & USA only. Good luck!

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Stone Painting for Kids Review & GIVEAWAY

Put collecting and painting stones on your summer bucket list! Expert stone painter and best selling author of The Art of Stone Painting F. Sehnaz Bac is back with an issue for children called Stone Painting for Kids: Designs to Spark Your Creativity. The author shares her uncomplicated technique of stone painting with step-by-step instructions, accompanied by large, full-color photographs. Learn how to pick and prepare your stones for painting and what supplies and techniques work best. This kid friendly volume starts with simple projects like numbers and letters, then progresses to more detailed designs - suitable for both girls and boys. It is packed with appealing designs all done using easily found, inexpensive materials -  pencil, acrylic paint, brushes, paint pens and acrylic varnish. Her painting method is well-tested. She sells her exquisite stones on Etsy. There are very clever ideas of what to do with your finished painted stones - some for play and some for learning. Get your copy below.

CONTENTS

Stone Painting: A Totally Fun Thing to Do!

Geometric Shapes

Numbers

Letters

Hearts

Faces

Multipebble Flowers

Mushrooms

Dominoes

Shellfish

Chess

Multipebble Rabbit

Words

Flowers

Houses

Shell Butterfly

Vehicles

The Sky

Animals

Tic-Tac-Toe

Multipebble People

Memory Game

Blackboard Stones

Washi Tape on Stones

Bonus

Stone Play

Mathematics

Scenes & Themes

Story Telling Stones

Spelling Game

About the Author

Stone Painting for Kids is available worldwide at Dover Publications. Dover, Great Books, Variety & Value Since 1941. Check out their catalog at Dover Publications. Dover has generously offered to giveaway a copy! One winner will be selected at random. Open until March 18, 2018. Canada & USA. Good luck!

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Red-crowned Crane by F. Sehnaz Bac