Cool Stuff Crafts for Kids

I’m thinking crafts for kids! Do you have kids at home this summer? Kids with nothing to do? I thought I was done with that phase until my oldest daughter whined those dreaded words last night, “Mother, I’m bored.” After I made her wash dishes, I introduced her to the Leisure Arts Cool Stuff crafts for kids how-to books.


Learn to knit…







Cool Stuff Teach Me to Knit
Here’s a great guide made just for kids, ages 9 to 14. From creating a cool-looking knit cap and scarf to wraps and pillows, kids will have fun making gifts for their friends, their family - even their pets! Complete with 12 easy lessons and projects. (Also available as an eBook!)


Discover quilting…







Cool Stuff Teach Me To Quilt
This is the perfect guide for teaching kids the awesome art of quilting. Learn felt appliqué, mock binding, hand quilting, machine piecing, designing a quilt using a paper layout, tying a quilt, and more. Leaflet features 7 designs for kids 8-14 in mind. (Also available as an eBook!)


Try crochet…







Cool Stuff Teach Me to Crochet
Bright colors, fun photography, and step-by-step instructions help children ages 9 to 14 learn to crochet. Kids will learn the basic crochet stitches while making hair scrunchies, a key chain, a CD holder, a round pillow, and much more! (Also available as an eBook!)


And some of my favorite crafts for kids...







Cool Stuff Tie-Dyed Shirts
Kids will love creating their own tie-dyed attire. With this easy-to-follow guide, they’ll learn alternative methods to the traditional craft. Complete instructions, with photography, include 12 shirts using different pattern combinations and colors. (It’s on SALE!)







Cool Stuff Friendship Bracelets
Our 48 fabulous friendship bracelets are so hot—they’re cool! Just follow the simple steps to knot colorful embroidery floss. The many choices of styles, colors, beads, and charms will make each bracelet one-of-a-kind! Fun to wear & great to share! (Also available as an eBook!)







Cool Stuff: Knot This!
Knot This! Twist up a new look that nobody else has. You can totally do it in a flash with these knotty fashions! Tie, weave, and braid embroidery floss or pearl cotton to make bracelets, necklaces, anklets, and hair wraps. There are even some belts that double as necklaces! You’ll find how-tos for the knots in the front half of the book and lots of ideas for combining knots in the back half. Add beads, bells, buttons, or bangles for extra bling. 49 fashions to braid, bead, and tie on. (It’s on SALE!)







Never underestimate the power of crafts for kids when it comes to getting the party started. The next thing I knew, the youngest daughter showed up, and they teamed up to make friendship bracelets from my embroidery floss stash and their daddy’s discarded guitar strings. Cool stuff!