This book is the first of Lark Books' Kids' Crafts series. It's a lively, colorful book with 30 fabulous projects for kids age 8 - 12, and IMO, the projects could also be a lot of fun for adults. I really enjoy working with the crew at Lark. My editor for this book is terrific, and together we've come up with this incredible book!

The cover features projects by Debbie Kreuger, Geo Gersabeck, Elizabeth Campbell, and moi.

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There's a good basics section, covering all the essential things about polymer clay, tools, safety, etc. The art director did a fantastic job! I love the colors and imagery she used throughout the book.

Choosing clay, mixing colors, rolling, cutting, and more are all in the basics section. There are also photos and instructions for specific techniques, including Skinner blending and caneworking.

I love how the art director changed the scale of the kids and the props! This is one of my own projects - nine other people contributed projects too.

Geo Gersabeck is one of those talented contributors. She made these fabulous window clings and the bee push pinzzz on the cover.

Each project specifies "What You Need" and "What You Do." There are clear photos accompanying each project showing the step-by-step instructions. This page is from the instructions for Debbie Kreuger's Holiday Tin. She also made those fun bug magnets on the cover.

Gerri Newfry created a lovely accordion book as well as a locker mirror.

Elizabeth Campbell came up with this great fast-food jewelry! She also created a sweet flower vase and a computer monitor wizard.