
Trash to Treasure
A Kid's Upcycling Guide to Crafts
Pam Scheunemann(Author)
Scarletta Press
Published on 21. November 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-938063-18-3 (ISBN)
Description
With easy step-by-step instructions, this book will help kids get creative and recycle and repurpose their trash into handmade treasures. All projects feature common everyday items to reuse in a fun new way. From bottle-top pop art to felted tin-can organizers, kids will love making useful crafts and helping the environment. Great tips and advice on reusing, garage sales, and spotting treasures are also provided. So start your upcycling with these fabric, paper, metal, glass & ceramics, and odds & ends projects. Book includes: visual supply & tool lists, step-by-step instructions and photos, fun advice & tips, and safety information.
Reviews / Votes
A 2014 Top 10 Craft and Gardening Book for Youth by Booklist "This attractive book suggests how to take unwanted materials and turn them into something useful--newspaper becomes gift bags; magazines become collages. Clear instructions explain the projects' steps."--Booklist, Listed as a Top 10 Craft and Gardening Book for Youth, December 15th, 2014 Issue "The brightly colored, graphically appealing layout will draw crafters right in." -- Booklist "This book would be a real plus in the home, school, or library and is sure to provide valuable instruction on activities that will fill down-time for kids." -- Readers Haven Reviews "Parents and schoolteachers should find good ideas in these books." -- St. Paul Pioneer Press "Author Pam Scheunemann has gathered projects that are fun, easy, yet creative and unique. ...The variety is terrific. Everyone will find some things here that will be fun to make. ...Every young crafter will want this book." -- City Book Review, 5 Stars "Terrific photos, easy directions and beautiful projects ... Of the more than 40 projects in Trash to Treasure, they are all colorful and professional looking -- projects that any child would be proud to give as useful, cherished handmade gifts. ...The projects stimulate creativity and provide kids with endless opportunities to express themselves." -- Smart Books for Smart Kids "... help develop fine motor skills and--better yet!--encourage imagination and brainstorming." -- News for Parents Previous Reviews for ABDO series "'Upcycling' gets a shot in the arm with these attractive craft books... like catnip for crafty kids with time on their hands." -- School Library Journal, Series Made Simple, November 2012 "'Upcycling' gets a shot in the arm ... like catnip for crafty kids with time on their hands." -- School Library JournalMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
MN
United States
Publishing group
Mighty Media Press
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Third Grade and over, Interest Age: From 9 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
426 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-938063-18-3 (9781938063183)
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Other editions
Additional editions

E-Book
11/2013
1st Edition
Scarletta Press
€17.79
Available for download
Person
Pam Scheunemann wrote her first short story in high school and couldn't wait to see her name in print. She has worked in the graphic design and publishing industry since the early '80s and has written over 100 books for young readers. Whenever she gets a moment, she enjoys indulging her other passion: making stuff. She has worked with many different mediums and continues to experiment and look for new craft ideas even in the most unlikely of places.
Content
Introduction A Fresh Look at Paper Tools & Materials Paper Toppers Woven Paper Bookmark Envelope Organizer Map-velope Paint Chip Pop Art Scrap Paper Curtain Magazine Roll Frame Painted Paper Bowl A Fresh Look at Plastic Tools & Materials Button Bouquet A Credit to Your Wrist Bag Tag Necklace Jewel Case Frame Bag for the Beach Keyboard Calendar Keyboard Journal Bottle Top Pop Art A Fresh Look at Glass and Ceramics Tools & Materials All Wrapped Up Glass Jar Lantern Remarkable Jar On Pins & Needles Terrific Tile Coaster Bottle Bling Tea Time for Birds Cute Cupcake Tiers A Fresh Look at Fabric Tools & Materials Earbud Wire Covers Funky Yarn Scarf Fabric Scrap Cards Cool Coiled Baskets Paint Splatter T-Shirt Tie It, You'll Like It! Felted Wool Headband A Fresh Look at Metal Tools & Materials Get the Message Tin Can Organizer License to Write Glittery Box Can Tab Earrings Earring Grill A Fresh Look at Odds and Ends Tools & Materials Funky Dresser Tray Cool Kitty Bed Gorgeous Gazing Ball Pencil Art Swirly CD Art Game Piece Jewelry Super Screen Savers Glossary Index