Creative Paper Crafts: 35 Cool, Customizable Projects for Crafty Kids

Biographical Note:
LISA GLOVER is a maker of all sorts, with degrees in architecture and engineering from Lehigh University. She lives in the small town of Honesdale, Pennsylvania, with her partner, Derek, and their two twin rabbits. For more fun projects and inspiring creations, visit LisatheMaker.com.

Review Quotes:
"As a former stay-at-home father of two girls and an author myself, this book would absolutely be on my bookshelf, or more realistically, on the crafting table. The entire book is beautifully and thoughtfully crafted by an exceptionally talented maker." --Marc de Vinck, author and founder of Unexpected Labs

Review Quotes:
" Creative Paper Crafts is the perfect project book for kids (and their parents!). With concise and easy-to-follow instructions and pre-drawn templates, all of the fun, excitement, and magic of creating colorful 3-D objects from paper is here for the happy adventurer. Great gift for that special kid in your life." --Paul Plumadore, paper montage artist

Review Quotes:
"This book is a gateway into the endless possibilities of paper! The projects Lisa has developed are sure to pull you into a world of creativity you'll never want to leave. The magic of the simple material can provide hours, days, or weeks of hands-on artistry and fun for all ages!" --Samuelle Green, artist, paper sculptor, installation artist

Publisher Marketing:

Transform paper into unique keepsakes with hands-on crafts for kids 8-12

With a little cutting, folding, and gluing, kids can turn paper into cool gadgets, games, and accessories--like a Starry Night Globe, a Tiny Ticket Suitcase, a Fleecy Alpaca, and more. Creative Paper Crafts shows them how with 35 templates included right inside the book, so all they have to do is cut them out and get crafting! With detailed instructions and step-by-step photos, kids will create their own impressive paper treasures in no time.

• Tips and tricks--This book sets kids up for success with a quick introduction to preparing their workspace, choosing materials, and paper crafting terms like "scoring" and "quilling."
• No special tools required--Kids just need some basic household items like paper, scissors, glue, and pencils to complete these projects.
• For all skill levels--Kids can try out simple crafts like the Archipelago Bookmarks and the Uplifting Envelopes Card, or more difficult crafts like a Scaled-Down Crown and a Book Nook Alley.

Help kids have a blast learning new skills with this book of awesome paper crafts.

Contributor Bio:Glover, Lisa

LISA GLOVER is a maker of all sorts, with degrees in architecture and engineering from Lehigh University. She lives in the small town of Honesdale, Pennsylvania, with her partner, Derek, and their two twin rabbits. For more fun projects and inspiring creations, visit LisatheMaker.com.