Cheap and Easy Crafts for Kids: 9 Recycled Crafts

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Sigo

"Aren't these owls so sweet? It never ceases to amaze me what can be created using toilet paper rolls/ tubes."

Sigo

"I think they are adorable! It is so cute what can be made using socks and things you already have in your stash."

Sigo

"Really cool idea! The big kid in me wants to try this project out, too. D"

Sigo

"What a clever new way to use craft sticks! A really cool idea!"

Sigo

"When my kids were young, they loved to craft and draw so I made sure there were plenty of craft supplies to keep them busy. Word got out and their friends were always coming over to craft with us, too. lol A lot of these ideas would have been so fun and inexpensive to do with all of them."

Friendship Bracelets Beyond the Basics

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Leisure Arts

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Reviewed by Christine Weiher, Editor, AllFreeKidsCrafts.com

Think friendship bracelets are just for kids? Think again! In Friendship Bracelets Beyond the Basics, from Leisure Arts, you'll kind tutorials that everyone can enjoy. Kids, teens, and adults alike will find patterns they adore in this compilation of nineteen friendship bracelet tutorials. From trendy skinny chevron patterns to a sparkly zigzag crystal bracelet, there is enough variety in this collection to please jewelry making fans of all ages. Forget the simple macrame and basic knots, Friendship Bracelets Beyond the Basics shows you how easy it is to go beyond the basics of the knotted bracelet style you love.

Whether you love beads, charms, or simply knotted yarn designs, there is a project you will love in this friendship bracelet guide book. Each tutorial features a handy shopping list, so you know exactly what supplies you will need to make each bracelet pattern. Each project as includes a clear image of the finished product which is helpful in determining what your completed project should look like. There are also easy-to-follow written steps to make each bracelet and reader friendly graphics to make each step of the bracelet making process simple and fun. Projects include a vast array of colors and materials. From a green beaded cuff to a pink half-square knot spiral to a peacock feather pattern, you are sure to find a DIY bracelet to meet your fashion needs amongst this tutorials.

Best of all, this lovely books of tutorials features a great reference guide for general instructions on making friendship bracelets in the back of the book. Brush up on your knowledge of several different kinds of knots and multiple ways to finish a bracelet. Whether you are a friendship bracelet making fiend already, or you are just trying out this fun DIY jewelry style for the first time, you will love how these distinctive techniques bring out an impressive elegance to braided bracelet making. Elevate your friendship bracelets today with Friendship Bracelets Beyond the Basics.