Most recently, I had the chance to review Side by Side: 20 Collaborative Projects for Crafting with Your Kids, a new book by blogger Tsia Carson from Roost Books.
This book is a great resource for parents and caregivers for creating art with their children using simple, fairly open-ended projects that don't require fancy materials or specialty tools.
Tsia Carson, who blogs at SuperNaturale, (a blog that I now eagerly have subscribed to, having only discovered it through this book) is keen on encouraging a collaborative art-making relationship between children and adults. That doesn't mean that we caregivers are stuck making googly-eyed puppets along with the kids. The projects in this book are suitable for both adults and kids, and are adaptable for all ages, like the Pom Pom garland.
And how cool is this giant newspaper snowflake? I totally want to make one!
Carson focuses on using natural and recycled materials throughout the book, which also pleases me. From objects collected on a nature walk to things found in our own kitchens, the projects in this book are inspiring and beautifully photographed.
Side by Side is a great addition to your home library; I'm eager for my boys to pull it out on an "I'm bored" day to engage in some creative "together time".
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Disclosure: I received a copy of Side by Side for review purposes. All opinions are my own.
i think playful learning looks like a great book too!
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That book looks fantastic! I think C and I could have fun with that, maybe in another year or so... I love that it uses stuff around the house because I'm very rarely in the mood to schlep all the way to Michael's for supplies!
ReplyDeleteWell, you know I love La Tartine Gourmande and The Creative Family. I'm a big fan of Roost Books!
ReplyDeleteI really want to start crafting more with Jayden. I am OCD about mess making though, primarily since we rent. I'm looking forward to suggestions in Side by Side.
ReplyDeleteThe handmade home book looks like fun!
ReplyDeleteI love crafts for kids that leave you with something you actually want to keep. Busywork crafts annoy me.
ReplyDeleteRuby Star Wrapping and The Write Start look like we'd get a lot of use out of them.
They all look great but I like Carefree clothes for girls since I am learning how to sew!
ReplyDeleteI want ALL of their sewing books! The Linen, Wool, Cotton book is probably my number one choice though.
ReplyDeleteI also like the Down and Dirty Guide to Camping with Kids.
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I like that the book uses easy to find and inexpensive materials. My kids have always done SO many projects, it can get expensive.
ReplyDeleteI am not very artsy and this would make doing art with my kids easy!
ReplyDeleteIt's a great way to foster creativity with the people who love the kids the most ;)
ReplyDeletelike the Pop-Up Cards book.
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I love crafts for kids that look fun. eclairre(At)ymail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI have been wanting Carefree Clothes for Girls.
ReplyDeleteI want The Write Start. I checked it out once and I want it to have permanently!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter and I love crafting, so this would have loads of good ideas!
ReplyDeleteI like Rip the Page!Adventures in Creative Writing, looks creative and fun.
ReplyDeleteI also like their book Pop-Up Cards by Mari Kumada because I am a card maker. I love to get new ideas and learn new techniques!
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The creative family looks great! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteCarefree Clothes for Girls looks like an awesome book! Thanks for the great giveaway!
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I am always looking for ways to encourage creativity in my kids and myself
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