paper work

Traces the history of paper cutting as an artistic medium, and introduces twenty-six contemporary paper cutting artists, with photographs of their work.

Twenty-five models, chiefly animals, native to North America: duck, swan, heron, roadrunner, saguaro cactus, prickly-pear cactus, jack rabbit, mouse, armadillo, bald eagle, bighorn sheep, bobcat, horned owl, quail, pheasant, squirrel, beaver, black bear, coyote, bison, racoon, deer, snowy owl, musk ox, and moose.

Directions for making large-scale, cardboard replicas of objects representative of American Indian and colonial life, such as houses, furniture, toys, and other artifacts.

Gives an account of the Spanish custom which began in Italy with a humble clay jar called the pignatta. Includes three stories for reading or telling and explanations of how to use a pinata and step-by-step directions, with photographs and diagrams, for making pinatas.

Toilet paper tubes, tissue boxes, and sheets of cardboard are sturdy beginnings for many craft projects to help pass a rainy afternoon. They can become decorations, gifts, or simply more exciting boxes! Readers follow step-by-step instructions to create amazing crafts using cardboard that s otherwise headed for the curb. The simple language allows readers of all ages to enjoy the many crafts in this book, but also provides places for the most artistic readers to show off their individual imaginations through extra color, detail, and more.

Contains step-by-step pictures that show children how to draw simple animals and objects, and includes instructions for several art projects, including a finger puppet, cut-out decorations, and a greeting card.

Explains the significance of Kwanzaa and presents step-by-step instructions and patterns for eight craft projects related to the holiday.

Contains patterns and instructions for eight Halloween paper craft projects, and includes a brief history of the holiday.