Make It, Gift It: Handmade Gifts for Every Occasion

Description

There's nothing more fun than giving the perfect hand-crafted gift! From simple hostess gifts to fully personalized gifts for that very special someone, Make It, Gift It has everything you need to get started. Learn how to create one-of-a-kind masterpieces for every important person in your life.

Mari Bolte is an author of children's books and a lover of art. She lives in southern Minnesota with her husband, daughter, and two wiener dogs. A degree in creative writing has taught her the value of fine writing. Parenthood has made her a purveyor of fine art, with specializations in sidewalk chalk, washable markers, and glitter glue.

This book includes ideas for homemade calendars, memory boxes, jewelry, and more, with whole sections dedicated to special holiday gifts, edible gifts (yum!), "upcycled" gifts (gifts made from items you might otherwise throw away), and the pretty packaging you'll need to wrap everything up when it's ready to give to someone special. Each gift idea includes a handy list of materials, step-by-step instructions, and a full-color image of the finished project.-- "New Moon Girls, Lacey Recommends" What can be warmer and more loving than receiving a handmade gift from a creative youngster? Aimed for the pre-teens, this book contains an eclectic collection of activities. . . .The contents are clearly outlined with the essential materials listed, the methods plainly explained with lots of added tips on how to embellish these productions. Each page is tastefully and colorfully illustrated to show how the project proceeds and what the finished product can look like. . . .a well-designed book...-- "San Francisco Book Review"