Gifts for the Family: Over 120 Projects to Make for Those You Love in Under 30 MinutesThe next time you scratch your head for ideas on what to get for mom's birthday, your sister's new baby or Father's Day, you'll be glad to have Gifts for the family on your bookshelf. With more than 120 easy-to-follow projects to pick from, you can create a distinctive gift with simple items you have around the house-a needle and thread, paper and paint, leaves and flowers, a glue gun-plus a little imagination. Each of the projects, ranging from glass and fabric painting, to embroidery and paper folding, includes straightforward step-by-step instructions and a full-color picture of the finished item. Plus each project has three quick and easy alternatives that you can use to change the look. You'll find a selection of projects suitable for the novice craftsperson-even children under adult supervision. And all of them can be completed in under 30 minutes. With so many thoughtful ideas at your fingertips, your family can have an unending assortment of memorable gifts they will treasure for years to come. Book jacket. |
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