Clever Crafts with Cardboard Boxes - (Clever Crafts with Everyday Things) by Chelsey Luciow (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Calling all clever crafters! Get ready to transform cardboard boxes into fun crafts. Turn sliced cardboard into magnificent mosaic art. Make a mini maze for a marble. Construct a cozy cardboard cottage for a pet. What will you make?"--

Book Synopsis

Calling all clever crafters! Get ready to transform cardboard boxes into fun crafts. Turn sliced cardboard into magnificent mosaic art. Make a mini maze for a marble. Construct a cozy cardboard cottage for a pet. What will you make?

Review Quotes

From glass jars to duct tape, cardboard to plastic bottles, this series introduces fun crafts using repurposed materials. Each title opens with a table of contents followed by instructions for how to prepare and to stay safe when crafting. A supply list is included for each of the activities, followed by both written and visual ­step-by-step ­instructions. Some crafts are practical, like "Friendship Soup" (Glass Jars), others are decorative, such as "S­neaker Safety Pin" (Plastic Bottles). Clever tips are peppered throughout: "Pieces of duct tape can be torn or cut off the roll. Cutting gives the piece clean, finished looking edges" (Duct Tape). The back matter contains a list of books and websites for further reading along with a section about the author. The crafts vary in difficulty, and should be read carefully before attempting, even with an adult present. VERDICT Fun crafts that reuse ­everyday items and make them new again. Great for older elementary and ­middle school age readers.--Hilary Tufo, Columbus Metro Library, OH "School Library Journal"