Book Review - "Altered Paper Jewelery"

Altered Paper Jewelry by Jenn Mason

Are you looking for a craft that's unusual yet stylish? Why not try creating jewelry from colorful paper? Jenn Mason has published a simple to follow book on incredible looking jewelry that is sure to garner you tons of compliments. There are pictures and instructions on every page, making it easy to find the style and level of difficulty that's right for you!

Check it out today!

Make a fun craft this summer!

School has been out for a month now, and the weather has been great for all sorts of activities. However, there will be a time in the not-so-distant future when "I'm bored!" will echo the walls. Why not stop by the library and pick up one of our many books on fun crafts? We have tons to choose from! Below are a few of my favorites:

• "Pet Crafts: Everything you Need to Become your Pet's Craft Star!" by Megan Friday
• "Fairy World Crafts" by Kathy Ross
• "Picture this: Fun Photography and Crafts" by Debra Friedman"
• "Earth Friendly Crafts for Kids" by Heather Smith
  
  
  
  Try out this craft at home!
  

Bubble Print Art

Materials Needed:

• Tempera Paint
• Liquid Dish Soap
• Paper
• Drinking Straws

Instructions:
Stir together 1/2 cup water, 1-2 tablespoons paint, and 1/2-1 tablespoon dish soap; pour it into a shallow dish, such as a pie pan. Place one end of a straw in the paint/soap mixture and gently blow to make bubbles. Blow until the bubbles are almost over the edge of the pan. Place a piece of paper on top of the bubbles and hold it in place until several bubbles have popped and transferred their shape onto the paper - this makes a fun bubble print! Continue the process with different colors if you want. Blow more bubbles as needed. Set aside to dry. When dry, you can add drawings to your bubble pictures if you want.