Filed under: Art, Craft, How-to | Tags: Art, CRAFTS, Library Program, WEST WYANDOTTE LIBRARY
Do you have a picture frame that you don’t quite like? Maybe you have a notebook that needs a little pizzazz! Today is the day to make that happen. Bring in anything you want to make cooler or we’ll have some paper so you can make a little art piece that’s all your own! Wednesday, March 25, 2 p.m., West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd St. (913) 596-5800
Linda Bowman is back with a great craft- ladybug hats made from construction paper! You’ll want to wear yours everywhere you go.
RECOMMENDED FOR: KIDS (with adult supervision)
note: Parts of this video have been accelerated for the sake of time! Please don’t attempt to use your scissors at the speed of light!
You’ll need:
- black construction paper
- red construction paper
- stapler or tape
- scissors
- glue
- googly eyes or 2 small paper dots
Some papercraft books in our collection:
- Monster Things to Make and Do by Rebecca Gilpin
- Paper Fun: Projects to Fold, Bend, Cut and Curl by Patricia Doherty
- Paper Galaxy: Out of This World Projects to Cut, Fold and Paste by M.D. Prins
- Paper Plate Mania by Christine M. Irvine
- Paper Folding Fun: 50 Awesome Crafts to Weave, Twist and Curl by Ginger Johnson
Crafty librarian Sheryl Nance-Durst is back with a great craft for springtime! Learn how to create unique stepping stones for your garden in this quick and simple craft.
DIFFICULTY: EASY
You’ll need:
- 10 lb. bag of Quikrete- sand/topping mix
- glass of water
- plastic spoon
- foil cake pan
- flat-backed marbles, mosaic tiles, smooth stones or other semi-flat items for decorating
Garden craft books in our collection:
- P. Allen Smith’s Living in the Garden Home: Connecting the Seasons with Containers, Crafts & Celebrations by P. Allen Smith
- Enchanted Garden Crafts by Susan Cousineau
- Garden Crafts by Geraldine Rudge
- Simple Pleasures of the Garden: Stories, Recipes & Crafts from the Abundant Earth by Susannah Seton
Filed under: How-to | Tags: BOOKMAKING, CRAFTS, How-to, LINDA BOWMAN, TEEN CRAFTS, VIDEOS
Make a book- fast! West Wyandotte’s Linda Bowman shows you how to create your very own instant book in just a few simple steps. Get creative and use different materials to create and decorate your books.
Difficulty: EASY
You’ll need:
- a piece of paper (or fabric)
- scissors
- bone folder (not required, but handy for getting those nice creases)
Books about making books:
- Bookbinding Techniques and Projects by Josep Cambras
- How to Make Books by Esther K. Smith
- Expressive Handmade Books by Alisa J. Golden
- Making Books By Hand: A Step by Step Guide by Mary McCarthy
- Handcrafted Journals: Albums, Scrapbooks & More by Marie Browning
- Handmade Books and Albums: An Introduction to Creative Bookbinding by Marie Ryst
- Cover to Cover: Creative Techniques for Making Beautiful Books, Journals, & Albums by Shereen LaPlantz
