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Living Crafts Magazine - Spring 2008
Enjoy a variety of projects from knitting, sewing, woodwork, beadwork, and wool doll making in this, the second issue of the best and only natural craft magazine around! Included are simple projects for beginners and children, like making wool butterflies and knitted bunnies. Something for everyone.
Alphabet and Math Cards
Beautiful versions of learning cards from Germany. The Alphabet Cards come in a Basic Set for letter recognition and includes all the letters of the alphabet in upper case, each with a lovable animal picture and its German name. Most images correlate to the English word but a few do not. The Supplemental Set does not have images but is comprised of all the letters in lower case, as well as compound letters (ch, sch, ei, etc.), for colorful learning and spelling of words.
In the Math Basic Set children will count to 10 by ones, then to 100 by tens. Cards 1 through 9 have animal images in a quantity that is representative of each number. Also comes with plus, minus and equals cards. With the Math Full Set individual number counting can go up to 25, with nature oriented images (i.e. 20 morning glory flowers and leaves) up to 21. After 30 there's counting by tens to 100. In addition to plus ( + ), minus ( - ) and equals ( = ), there are times ( ∙ ) and divide ( : ).
Creative Felt - Felting and Making Toys and Gifts
Great book, not just for crafters but as a resource for teachers doing fiber blocks because of all the easy-to-understand basic information about wool and the ancient process of wet felting. And, the majority of the projects are very "Waldorfy". Angelika Wolk-Gerche.
Felted Beads
Little felted baubles for bursts of color. Perfect for stringing as bag handles, embellishing knits, beading, children's crafts or whatever inspires you. Each bag contains 5 ounces, at least 110 solid and marble colored beads in assorted colors. Sizes range from 1/2" to 1" (1-1/2cm to 3cm). Not recommended for use on clothing or toys for children under age 3.
LAMB'S PRIDE WOOL YARNS - New Monochromatic Colors!
This lustrous gently spun single ply yarn is a favorite among handworkers and teachers. It makes stitches that are clearly seen resulting in accurate counting and fewer split stitches. Wonderful for twisted cords, toy animals, doll accessories, balls, puppets, flute bags and more. Makes soft outerwear such as scarves, caps, mittens and socks. Felts beautifully. 85% wool/15% mohair, 4 oz. pull skeins.
Worsted - Use G crochet hook or size 8 and 9 knitting needles.
Bulky -Use K crochet hook or size 10 and 10.5 knitting needles.
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Painted Doll Faces
Set of 10 wood beads in assorted sizes hand-painted with various facial expressions just right for making pipe cleaner dolls dressed in felt. Glue on wool for hair and top with acorn caps for darling little folk and fairies. Bead sizes range from 3/8" (10mm) to 3/4" (20mm). If you want a bag of darker skin tone faces please specify in the comments section when checking out.
 
Jacob's Ladder
Let the ladder hang straight down. Hold the top brick on the edges. Tip that top brick forward and backward repeatedly and it will appear to cascade over and over again. A classic toy! Instructions included for tricks, illusions and more. USA. Age 3 to 93.
Tumbler Floor Toy
| Like a rattle but bigger! As it is rolled along the floor or tipped back and forth the colorful wood balls make a pleasant natural sound. Little fingers can reach in and touch and move the balls around. Easy and large enough to grasp if dropped so it's a great toy for the car. Diameter is 4 inches, length is 5-1/2 inches. For ages 1 and up. USA. |
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The Sun Seed
A little Sun Seed follows the cycle of spring into summer into fall into winter as she grows from seedling to golden flower. The illustrations were created with naturally-dyed wool fibers, needle felted in layers to create depth and details to tell this charming and simple story for the young child. A gentle tale of metamorphosis. Ages 3 to 5. Hardcover.
The Sun Egg ~ mini
A mysterious orange egg has fallen into the woods. "It's a sun egg!" declares the elf who finds it nestled on the forest floor. Soon she and her friends find out what it really is, but not before the little elf goes off on one of the best adventures she has ever had. This little Elsa Beskow book measures 7 x 5 inches. Hardbound. Ages 4-9.
Softdough Rainbow Play Set
Includes four 4 oz tubs of Mary's Softdough (red, yellow, green, and blue) along with a hardwood rolling pin and 11 cookie cutters - heart, sun, moon, leaf, frog, squirrel, dragonfly, turtle, butterfly, star and cloud. Ages 3 and up.
Fluffy Wool Butterfly Kit
Fluffy Wool Butterflies can easily be made by a six-year-old child with a little help. Younger children will need adult supervision. Butterflies can be used as spring decorations, party favors, or as wearable art. Small parts, not for children under 3. A Rainbow River Designs kit.
Living Passages for the Whole Family ~ by Shea Darian
The author of Seven Times the Sun and Sanctuaries of Childhood shares in her newest book creative ideas for celebrating and creating contemporary and meaningful rites of passage to honor landmark events (loosing a tooth, starting school), birthdays, the nine-year change, turning 13, coming of age, and many more life transitions from birth to age 21. A valuable resource for parents, grandparents, mentors, counselors and educators and appropriate for all faiths. 336 pages. Softcover.
Animal Felt ~ using the felting needle
Felted animals are the subject of this new comprehensive book from world famous felting artist Birgitte Krag Hansen. Charming critters all made using the felting needle and carded wool. Sculpt 3-dimensional figures, incorporate wet-felting for flat pieces, or make animals in relief for the wall. The first animals are so simple they can be made by beginners and then throughout the book the author delves deeper into the various techniques for the benefit of experienced felters. Excellent step-by-step details and photos!
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