Here are three new craft books with an indie feel. They contain an assortment of crafts of all kinds. You are Awesome by Abbey Hendrickson This book has the tagline "crafts to make you happy." It is full of bright colors and whimsical crafts like the bird tree. There are projects you could do with your kids and there are projects that may take a . . . more »

Welcome Everyone to the new Arts and Crafts Blog! We have assembled a team of talented people to write articles about the latest books, cool new ideas, programming and more going on at your library! We hope to write articles that interest you, ranging from local artists, photography, ecocrafts, steampunk gagetry, and much, much more. If there is something you are interested in, please let . . . more »

Welcome Everyone to the new Arts and Crafts Blog! We have assembled a team of talented people to write articles about the latest books, cool new ideas, programming and more going on at your library! We hope to write articles that interest you, ranging from local artists, photography, ecocrafts, steampunk gagetry, and much, much more. If there is something you are interested in, please let . . . more »

We had great fun making these at a program at Campbell, but they'd be easy to do at home, with any age. The original directions were in a Pack of Fun magazine, November, 2009. Cut the top off a one- or two-liter soda bottle. preferably one with straight sides. Tear a sheet of tissue paper into small pieces. Use regular glue and water mixed together . . . more »