I was hugely excited about this book. If you are a follower of my blog, you will know just how much I love 'Mollie Makes' magazine. I have created many projects from the magazine and they have always been a huge success. Even the floral wreath next to this book is a front cover project from the mag. So when I found out that regular contributors to the mag Laura Minter and Tia Williams were the designers of the lovely projects I couldn't wait to see what was inside...
The projects illustrate exactly what is so great about crafting; the chance to put your stamp on something totally individual and unique. All the projects are super colourful and vibrant and are wow-factor pieces. Unlike lots of children's books most of the projects are things that you could keep for a long time. The projects are not only attractive but are highly educational - offering ways to help learn the time, count and keep track of the weather for example. I think my favourite project is the pirate ship featured below as 'Pirates' has been the topic of the school term this year. I imagine this would be great for playing with over the Summer holidays.
In this book you will find tons of inspiration and ideas to explore the immensely exciting world of crafting together. I liked the fact that the book doesn't stick to one type of craft too; baking, sewing, stitching, drawing, painting; there is something for everyone.
The book features a blend of projects; some which are using the average craft supplies you will find lying around the house and others require more specific items such as air-drying clay. I liked this because it meant even I could try out new crafts that I hadn't tried before.
This isn't a book featuring projects which children can solely complete by themselves, but one which encourages a parental bond and a firm love of crafting together. Grown-ups can enjoy creating the basic structures and children can do the really fun task of embellishing and decorating.
Such a fun book!
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This book was sent to me as a review copy but all thoughts are my own.
it looks good fingers crossed x
ReplyDeleteThe instructions look very straightforward so I could sit with my granddaughter and we could do some of them together.
ReplyDeleteIts a great book and its nice to do things with your child that dont involve looking at a screen!
ReplyDeleteLike the fact that the projects are educational and will help children tell the time and count, etc.
ReplyDeleteThe instructions look clear and the projects are interesting
ReplyDeleteIts a great book keep kids happy for ages
ReplyDeleteLooks great to entertain the kids.
ReplyDeleteit makes things you dont usually find in craft books- how exciting- love the clay tea set (kim Styles)
ReplyDeleteI want to make the boat with my grandchildren! I love the colourful photos and clear instructions!
ReplyDeleteThe twins love craft and we love helping them. They would be so excited to see the exciting items in this book. Margaret Abram (There is no way of adding my name, my Wordpress etc won't work).
ReplyDeleteI think it could inspire us when we play crafting on Sunday afternoons.
ReplyDeleteLooks fun and just like the things i made in the 1970s.
ReplyDeleteI love how colourful the book is, it makes me want to make something!
ReplyDeletegreat simple ideas
ReplyDeleteWill be fabtastic for rainy days in the summer holidays.
ReplyDeleteI like the creativity and thought that has gone into this book. It's wonderful for inspiring young imaginations and also helping us to spend good, quality time with the kids
ReplyDeleteSimple instructions, nice and colourful and you can use stuff from around the house :)
ReplyDeleteIt would be great to know some more ways how to entertain children
ReplyDeleteGreat creative ideas x
ReplyDeleteJam packed with creative ideas to entertain my son over the holidays!
ReplyDeleteIt's full of lots of ideas in easy to understand instrucions that we could do together as a family
ReplyDeleteI love doing crafts with my daughter but usually rely on pinterest, would be great to have a book to get some new ideas
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful book for crafters. Love the look of that cardboard boat, I imagine Eddie would be so happy if we build something like that for him
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