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I received this book in exchange for 
an honest review from NetGalley.
Easy Origami Animals by John Montroll is a compilation of twenty-three easy animal origami projects for beginners.  Most of the origami animals that can be made from this book can be done in sixteen steps or less! 

 There are pages in the beginning of the book showing you what the symbols used in the book mean, as well as a guide to the basic folding techniques used in origami.

 You should also know that origami paper is white on one side and colored on the opposite side and can be found at arts and crafts stores or online.  Shadings in the book refer to the colored side of the origami paper.

 Some of the cool origami animals you can make using this book are a dog, parrot, hippopotamus, squirrel, rabbit and pig to name a few.  All of the directions are shown in colorful diagrams and there are some scenes depicted with several of the origami animals which is a very nice touch for teachers who would like to make a scene with the animals once the students complete their origami projects.

 This book can aid teachers in the classroom at school, community centers providing before or after school care, day camps or for the parent looking for something to keep their child occupied on that rainy or snowy day.
Available on Amazon.


Book Review: Easy Origami Animals by John Montroll

I received this book in exchange for 
an honest review from NetGalley.
Easy Origami Animals by John Montroll is a compilation of twenty-three easy animal origami projects for beginners.  Most of the origami animals that can be made from this book can be done in sixteen steps or less! 

 There are pages in the beginning of the book showing you what the symbols used in the book mean, as well as a guide to the basic folding techniques used in origami.

 You should also know that origami paper is white on one side and colored on the opposite side and can be found at arts and crafts stores or online.  Shadings in the book refer to the colored side of the origami paper.

 Some of the cool origami animals you can make using this book are a dog, parrot, hippopotamus, squirrel, rabbit and pig to name a few.  All of the directions are shown in colorful diagrams and there are some scenes depicted with several of the origami animals which is a very nice touch for teachers who would like to make a scene with the animals once the students complete their origami projects.

 This book can aid teachers in the classroom at school, community centers providing before or after school care, day camps or for the parent looking for something to keep their child occupied on that rainy or snowy day.
Available on Amazon.


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Posted at 2:48 PM  |  by Elle

I received this book in exchange for an honest review from
NetGalley.
If you want to get started in making beaded jewelry, Beaded Jewelry: Wirework Techniques by Carson Eddy, Rachael Evans, Kate Feld is the book for you!

The first chapter goes through wire types and how to choose the correct wire for your specific project.
The kinds covered are flexible, hard, base metal, German wire, raw wire, craft wires and memory wires.

The second chapter gets into chain techniques. Materials, treatments and styles involved in using chainwork.

Chapter three is about findings: earrings, clasps and others.

Continuing onto chapter four where the tools of jewelry making are explored. From the different kinds of pliers (I had no clue there were various types of pliers) to cutters, wire shaping tools, measuring and polishing toold and storage containers to use for your beading materials.

The fifth chapter covers all of the different wire work techniques. Simple loop, Wire-Wrapped Loop, Wire-Wrapped-Bead Cap, Wire-Wrapped Link With Beads, Wire-Wrapped Link-Chain, Briolette Wrap, Covering A Briolette, Making Basic Ear Wires, Making Head Pins and Eye Pins, Making Hoop Earrings, Working With Cones, Memory Wire Methods, Opening & Closing Jump Rings, Using Split Ring Pliers and Wire Cutter Usage.  Wow!  That's a lot of techniques!  Who knew?

There is a glossary of terms used throughout the book as well as an appendix listing types of metals.
The book is 84 pages packed with all the information you need to get started with techniques using wire for your beaded jewelry projects.

I would recommend this book to any adult looking for information on learning to do beaded jewelry with wirework techniques. There's a lot of information that younger readers may not be able to follow along to, so the age group I would recommend is ages 16 and up.

Available now on Amazon!

Book Review: Beaded Jewelry: Wirework Techniques


I received this book in exchange for an honest review from
NetGalley.
If you want to get started in making beaded jewelry, Beaded Jewelry: Wirework Techniques by Carson Eddy, Rachael Evans, Kate Feld is the book for you!

The first chapter goes through wire types and how to choose the correct wire for your specific project.
The kinds covered are flexible, hard, base metal, German wire, raw wire, craft wires and memory wires.

The second chapter gets into chain techniques. Materials, treatments and styles involved in using chainwork.

Chapter three is about findings: earrings, clasps and others.

Continuing onto chapter four where the tools of jewelry making are explored. From the different kinds of pliers (I had no clue there were various types of pliers) to cutters, wire shaping tools, measuring and polishing toold and storage containers to use for your beading materials.

The fifth chapter covers all of the different wire work techniques. Simple loop, Wire-Wrapped Loop, Wire-Wrapped-Bead Cap, Wire-Wrapped Link With Beads, Wire-Wrapped Link-Chain, Briolette Wrap, Covering A Briolette, Making Basic Ear Wires, Making Head Pins and Eye Pins, Making Hoop Earrings, Working With Cones, Memory Wire Methods, Opening & Closing Jump Rings, Using Split Ring Pliers and Wire Cutter Usage.  Wow!  That's a lot of techniques!  Who knew?

There is a glossary of terms used throughout the book as well as an appendix listing types of metals.
The book is 84 pages packed with all the information you need to get started with techniques using wire for your beaded jewelry projects.

I would recommend this book to any adult looking for information on learning to do beaded jewelry with wirework techniques. There's a lot of information that younger readers may not be able to follow along to, so the age group I would recommend is ages 16 and up.

Available now on Amazon!

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Posted at 12:48 PM  |  by Elle
(The above pin is available to purchase here.)

Earth Day 2014.
Did you know that the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970?
Why April 22nd?  Well, according to Wikipedia 
"U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson chose the date in order to maximize participation on college campuses for what he conceived as an 'environmental teach-in'.  He determined the week of April 19-25 was the best bet because it did not fall during exams or spring break."
You can read more about the history of Earth Day at Wikipedia or EarthDay.org.

The theme for Earth Day 2014 is Green Cities.  
Below is some information you can download as a .pdf file from here.
Here are some fun things educators can do with children:
For year-round information educators can join the EDN Educators' Network.
The Earth Day Network 

Above you've seen a lot of subjects that are taught about environmentalism.
Recently a friend of mine told me about something old (that is new again!) is popping up around the country.  They are called Creative Reuse Centers.
Here is a .pdf that will explain a little more in depth what these centers provide.
In a nutshell these centers provide educators with materials that can be re-used for creative purposes.

Wikipedia notes:
 "Creative reuse, also known as upcycling or repurposing, is the process of taking materials or products that are unwanted for their original function and through creativity, transforming them into pieces of art, home decoration, or other useful items. This is different from recycling, where the products are broken down to its component parts and re-manufactured into new products. Creative reuse is also different from conventional reuse, where the product is used in its original purpose again."

I created an online Facebook Group some time ago designed for parents, grandparents, Pre-K and daycare providers to network, discover and share arts and craft ideas for Pre-K through High School aged children.  I call it CraftWithKids NetWork.  Our Facebook Page is located here.
My challenge to everyone for the next month is to 
share upcycled, repurposed and recycled crafts!
CraftWithKids NetWork's Facebook Page is located here and I will be sharing upcycled crafts throughout the month on my page.

I've also created a Link-Up below so you can link up your blog or designated Pinterest board for this MONTH LONG event! 
4/21 thru 5/21/14
 I hope you will join us!

   
Creative ReUse Link-Up Rules
  1. Follow your host
  2. Link up your post.
  3. Display the above banner on your site 
  4. Check out those listed in the link-up, make new friends, and spread the word!  The more friends who join, the more fun this link-up will be!
  5.  Have Fun!!!!!
*Bloggers, please use the link to the designated post on your blog for the link-up and then as you find more things to share, you can add it to your blog post!

*Pinteresters, please use the link to your Recycled Craft Pinterest board and don't forget to upload the above banner to your board along with the link to this blog post for the link-up!





Follow CraftWithKids board Recycled Crafts on Pinterest.


Happy Earth Day 2014 & New Blog Link-Up Opportunity!

(The above pin is available to purchase here.)

Earth Day 2014.
Did you know that the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970?
Why April 22nd?  Well, according to Wikipedia 
"U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson chose the date in order to maximize participation on college campuses for what he conceived as an 'environmental teach-in'.  He determined the week of April 19-25 was the best bet because it did not fall during exams or spring break."
You can read more about the history of Earth Day at Wikipedia or EarthDay.org.

The theme for Earth Day 2014 is Green Cities.  
Below is some information you can download as a .pdf file from here.
Here are some fun things educators can do with children:
For year-round information educators can join the EDN Educators' Network.
The Earth Day Network 

Above you've seen a lot of subjects that are taught about environmentalism.
Recently a friend of mine told me about something old (that is new again!) is popping up around the country.  They are called Creative Reuse Centers.
Here is a .pdf that will explain a little more in depth what these centers provide.
In a nutshell these centers provide educators with materials that can be re-used for creative purposes.

Wikipedia notes:
 "Creative reuse, also known as upcycling or repurposing, is the process of taking materials or products that are unwanted for their original function and through creativity, transforming them into pieces of art, home decoration, or other useful items. This is different from recycling, where the products are broken down to its component parts and re-manufactured into new products. Creative reuse is also different from conventional reuse, where the product is used in its original purpose again."

I created an online Facebook Group some time ago designed for parents, grandparents, Pre-K and daycare providers to network, discover and share arts and craft ideas for Pre-K through High School aged children.  I call it CraftWithKids NetWork.  Our Facebook Page is located here.
My challenge to everyone for the next month is to 
share upcycled, repurposed and recycled crafts!
CraftWithKids NetWork's Facebook Page is located here and I will be sharing upcycled crafts throughout the month on my page.

I've also created a Link-Up below so you can link up your blog or designated Pinterest board for this MONTH LONG event! 
4/21 thru 5/21/14
 I hope you will join us!

   
Creative ReUse Link-Up Rules
  1. Follow your host
  2. Link up your post.
  3. Display the above banner on your site 
  4. Check out those listed in the link-up, make new friends, and spread the word!  The more friends who join, the more fun this link-up will be!
  5.  Have Fun!!!!!
*Bloggers, please use the link to the designated post on your blog for the link-up and then as you find more things to share, you can add it to your blog post!

*Pinteresters, please use the link to your Recycled Craft Pinterest board and don't forget to upload the above banner to your board along with the link to this blog post for the link-up!





Follow CraftWithKids board Recycled Crafts on Pinterest.


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Posted at 7:09 PM  |  by Elle
Today is Good Friday and our tradition is to color our Easter eggs on this day. The weather was cool and breezy, but I decided to let the girls color the eggs outside. I had bought an egg coloring sand kit after Easter last year and figured this would be much less messy outdoors.  It turns out that the kit was basically the coloring tabs,3 little bags of sand (orange, blue and pink) and a small tube of clear glue.  The kids were excited about it, but lost interest after the first few.  They'd much rather color with crayon on the eggs and them dip them in the dyes.  Towards the end of coloring the eggs I sprinkled sand onto the wet dipped eggs and found that the sand stuck!  Not sure if it will still be stuck to the egg once it is dried, but it was less messy to just sprinkle it onto the egg in comparison to the glue.  Oh, and the reason the 2nd carton is missing 4 eggs is because they cracked when I boiled them this morning and we had egg salad with them for lunch!

Here is a link for everyone out there who will be dying eggs and trying to get the dye off of their hands!
How To get Easter Egg Dye Off Of Your Hands!

Easter Eggs!

Today is Good Friday and our tradition is to color our Easter eggs on this day. The weather was cool and breezy, but I decided to let the girls color the eggs outside. I had bought an egg coloring sand kit after Easter last year and figured this would be much less messy outdoors.  It turns out that the kit was basically the coloring tabs,3 little bags of sand (orange, blue and pink) and a small tube of clear glue.  The kids were excited about it, but lost interest after the first few.  They'd much rather color with crayon on the eggs and them dip them in the dyes.  Towards the end of coloring the eggs I sprinkled sand onto the wet dipped eggs and found that the sand stuck!  Not sure if it will still be stuck to the egg once it is dried, but it was less messy to just sprinkle it onto the egg in comparison to the glue.  Oh, and the reason the 2nd carton is missing 4 eggs is because they cracked when I boiled them this morning and we had egg salad with them for lunch!

Here is a link for everyone out there who will be dying eggs and trying to get the dye off of their hands!
How To get Easter Egg Dye Off Of Your Hands!

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Posted at 7:23 PM  |  by Lisa E.
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