29th December, 2007
The Usborne Book of Art Projects by Fiona Watt
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I bought this book yesterday at Popular as I was looking around the bookstore for any book that will have any artsy ideas for making greeting cards and other arty stuff. My friends were at the Chinese section of art and craft books and unfortunately, I can’t read Chinese so I wandered over to the English art and craft book section.
Now why didn’t I ever go to that section before? Whenever I enter a bookshop, I always head to the Fiction books section. Well, I used to visit the revision books section too but not anymore.
This book captured my interest right from the very first page. The instructions for each art project are simple and that’s why this book is suitable for kids who want to make fun stuff. Like greeting cards, for example. Instead of buying one card for around RM2.90, why not make one yourself? There’s the personal touch too and the receiver would be so happy to know that you made the card yourself!
In this book, there are interesting art tricks that you can use if you’re designing anything from cards to photo frames. You don’t need too many expensive materials to get you started on your art projects. You can even create a masterpiece from a piece of eraser!
Also, colourful pictures are included so you will know exactly what you are making. Pictures with instructions, everything is laid out for you. All you need to do is find the materials, which are easy to find and then you can embark on your project.
I’ll try one of the projects in this book later, then I’ll show you how it turned out!
Buy The Usborne Book of Art Projects (Miniature Editions)
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On December 29, 2007 at 8:01 am icednyior said:
look interesting. been a while since I did arts and crafts
On December 29, 2007 at 2:50 pm KittyCat said:
I’m just beginning an interest in *simple* arts & crafts projects for my toddler too - will be curious to know how one your projects turn out!
On December 30, 2007 at 1:59 am Josette said:
icednyior: You could pick up the hobby again when you’re free. I haven’t done any art stuff since the days when I still had Art class in school!
KittyCat: Interesting…what kind of art projects do you plan to do? Yeah, I hope it turns out well! =p
On March 5, 2008 at 8:44 am Krista said:
Hi Josette: I always challenge myself to visit a new , unfamiliar section of any bookstore. I think these wanderings unearth fantastic gems. I love doing this in Kino in KLCC.
On March 9, 2008 at 8:20 am Josette said:
Hey Krista! That’s a wonderful challenge you set for yourself. Yes, we do need to be exposed to a variety of books and authors. So, keep it up!