Each summer, millions of children complain, "There's nothing to do." Originally published in 1888, The American Boy's Handy Book resoundingly challenges this age-old dilemma by providing a huge number of ideas for fun and instructional projects for young boys. Everything from camping and kite building to raising dogs and building boats is detailed for the would-be adventurer and do-it your-selfer. Provides a huge number of ideas for fun and instructional...

Presents instructions for creating twenty-nine craft projects with a winter or holiday theme, including a confetti noise maker, Christmas candy ornament, baggy snowman, lace snowflake, bird valentine, and more.

Presents over seventy-five simple arts and crafts activities related to holidays, school, occupations, travel, nature, home, and friendship.

"A treasury of projects, tips, inspiration, and techniques for year-round holiday crafting"--

The New York Times bestselling craft guide that inspired the hit new TV show, At Home With Amy Sedaris It's often been said that ugly people craft and attractive people have sex. In Simple Times, Amy Sedaris sets the record straight and delivers a book that will forever change the world of crafting. Demonstrating that crafting is one of life's more pleasurable and constructive leisure activities, Sedaris shows that anyone with a couple of hours...

Presents twenty-nine easy-to-make craft projects with springtime themes, including cotton swab pussy willows, a robin redbreast door hanging, and an Easter bunny egg holder.

"Introduces readers to the life, world, and incredible mind of Leonardo da Vinci through hands-on building projects that explore his invention ideas." --From publisher's description.

Learn how to make simple wreaths out of foraged elements, with an emphasis on recycling and using sustainable materials.

Halloween can be an even scarier good time if you make your own ghostly table decorations, spider hats, or a goblin game! From pumpkin puppets to ghost party favors, here are twenty simple craft projects that young children can make. Colorful step-by-step illustrations accompany each craft, and all the projects make use of materials that are inexpensive and easy to find.