Download or read book Make Your Own Toys written by Sue Havens and published by Three Rivers Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Havens helps home sewers create adorable soft toys whose looks fall somewhere between classically cute and Japanese modern and which can be extensively customized.
Download or read book Make Fun written by Bob Knetzger and published by Maker Media, Inc.. This book was released on 2016-03-22 with total page 795 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You don't need to own a factory to make toys. Author and toymaker Bob Knetzger has been making fun stuff all his life with simple technology like vacuum forming and mold-making. In an age where makers are tantalized by the capabilities of 3d printers and other digital fab technology, this book takes you back to old-school hand tools, simple electronics, and working with metal and plastic to make toys every bit as good as those you can find in a big-box store. This book has something for everyone, from a marble maze to a talking booby trap; from custom cookie cutters to an "EZ Make" oven. Discover the basic principles of science, electronics, and engineering through hands-on projects that range from easy to more challenging... and are always fun!
Download or read book Make Your Own Soft Toys written by Rob Merrett and published by CICO Books. This book was released on 2013-02-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This wonderful collection of handmade toys will delight children both young and old. The 25 projects, designed by expert craftsman Rob Merrett, take their inspiration from traditional playthings, including dolls, animals, and more. Begin with Baby’s First Soft Toy—delightful gifts for newborns designed in soft colors and gentle prints. Nursery Novelties is next, with easy patchwork and appliqué embellishments, followed by Activity Toys, where clever designs will stimulate young children’s minds. Creature Comforts has adorable animals that are perfect for little ones in a range of pretty fabrics. Finally, Divine Dollies is packed with trendy, vintage-looking rag dolls that you will love to make. Rob also develops the concept of “Kids Forever,” where designs should appeal not just to children, but also to adults who will appreciate his stylish, retro approach. Each toy comes with clear, step-by-step text and beautiful photography and artworks that will guide even a novice stitcher, helping them to produce gorgeous gifts with a charming, handcrafted feel.
Download or read book We Are Indie Toys written by Louis Bou and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The indie world is producing extraordinary toy characters but little is known about the designers creating them or the processes used to make them. We Are Indie Toys! profiles the most interesting toymakers and reveals how they turn their unique ideas into one-of-a-kind collectibles.
Download or read book Little House Living written by Merissa A. Alink and published by Gallery Books. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The immensely popular blogger behind Little House Living provides a timeless and “heartwarming guide to modern homesteading” (BookPage) that will inspire you to live your life simply and frugally—perfect for fans of The Pioneer Woman and The Hands-On Home. Shortly after getting married, Merissa Alink and her husband found themselves with nothing in their pantry but a package of spaghetti and some breadcrumbs. Their life had seemingly hit rock bottom, and it was only after a touching act of charity that they were able to get back on their feet again. Inspired by this gesture of kindness as well as the beloved Little House on the Prairie books, Merissa was determined to live an entirely made-from-scratch life, and as a result, she rescued her household budget—saving thousands of dollars a year. Now, she reveals the powerful and moving lessons she’s learned after years of homesteading, homemaking, and cooking from scratch. Filled with charm, practical advice, and gorgeous full-color photographs, Merissa shares everything from tips on budgeting to natural, easy-to-make recipes for taco seasoning mix, sunscreen, lemon poppy hand scrub, furniture polish, and much more. Inviting and charming, Little House Living is the epitome of heartland warmth and prairie inspiration.
Download or read book TheDadLab written by Sergei Urban and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-05-14 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate collection of DIY activities to do with your kids to teach STEM basics and beyond, from a wildly popular online dad. With more than 3 million fans, TheDadLab has become an online sensation, with weekly videos of fun and easy science experiments that parents can do with their kids. These simple projects use materials found around the house, making it easier than ever for busy moms and dads to not only spend more quality time with their children but also get them interested in science and technology. In this mind-blowing book, Sergei Urban takes the challenge off-screen with fifty step-by-step projects, including some that he has never shared online before. Each activity will go beyond the videos, featuring detailed explanations to simplify scientific concepts for parents and help answer the hows and whys of their curious children. Learn how to: • explore new fun ways to paint; • make slime with only two ingredients; • defy gravity with a ping-pong ball; • produce your own electricity, and more! With TheDadLab, parents everywhere will have an easy solution to the dreaded "I'm bored" complaint right at their fingertips!
Download or read book Made to Play written by Joel Henriques and published by Shambhala. This book was released on 2011-10-11 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delight young children and encourage play through unique handmade toys. From sewn and stuffed musical instruments to interlocking paper building blocks and wooden animal figurines, the projects in this book are meant to encourage open-ended play. Organized by kid-loving subjects, the toys here follow the themes of Zoo; House; Blocks, Cars & Trucks; Dress-Up; Music; and Art. Overall, the projects here are meant to stimulate imagination, build confidence through success and enjoyment, and enhance the bond between family and friends through the creation of unique, artistic handmade toys and crafts. The thirty-five projects in this book include a variety of crafts, from drawing to sewing and light woodworking. The toys presented here are made out of wonderfully tactile materials—repurposed fabrics, wood, and paper—and invite opportunities for creative and imaginative play. Every project is easy to complete, made with accessible materials, and requires little time to make. The projects are simple enough that endless variation can come from the making of each, leaving enough room for you to make the item to suit your own personal interests. With a design aesthetic that is clean, simple, and modern, each project is presented with full-color photos and hand-drawn instructional illustrations and templates. Projects include: • Modern Doll House and Doll House Furniture • Portable Zoo Animals • Abstract Vertical Puzzle • Wooden Nature Scene • Bottle-Cap Tambourine • Exploration Cape • Modern Alphabet Game • Shadow Puppet Theater • And more!
Download or read book Making Tin Can Toys written by Edward Thatcher and published by Applewood Books. This book was released on 2009-12-22 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edward Thatcher's 1919 book, "Making Tin Can Toys," provides instructions on how to construct toy trucks, boats, trains, and windmills, as well as trays, candlesticks, and biscuit cutters, all out of used tin cans. Thatcher, an instructor of Decorative Metal Working at Columbia University's Teachers College in New York City, made clever and durable creations using simple tools and an abundant material. His design methods were trial-tested by both10-12 year olds and wounded World War I soldiers. The book includes over 100 helpful diagrams and black-and-white photographs.
Download or read book Homemade Toys for Girls and Boys written by Albert Neely Hall and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From windmills and airplanes to dollhouses and spinning tops, now parents and children can create homemade toys reminiscent of years gone by. Simple diagrams and easy-to-follow instructions will inspire you and your children to tackle projects in a range of difficulty. Children will take great pride in their homemade toys, and parents will love the classic toys of their own childhood—and finally, a break from TV and video games! Learn how to: Design a floor plan and build a three-story dollhouse—and all the furniture to go inside! Make a toy car, complete with driver, out of the interior of an old clock. Build a carriage and cradle for a favorite doll. Create a clockwork carnival, with a Ferris wheel, circus tent, merry-go-round, and more. Make your own Malay tailless kite or box kite—and in the process, pick up handy tips on how to best fly your new kite. And construct dozens more timeless, exciting toys! Younger children will love working with parents to create beautiful toys; older children will be eager to build toys all by themselves with a few basic tools. Even adults will want to take a stab at recreating these classic toys made from wood, cardboard, simple electronics, and other easily affordable materials! Packed with exciting activities to do individually and with family and friends, this book is a fantastic gift for children of all ages.
Download or read book Toy Making and Toy Games written by Dennis Felstead and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-08-28 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make your own toys and learn how best to play with them in this wonderful starter's manual. Ideal as a companion text for the beginning woodworker or young parent, this book introduces the reader to the basics of crafting wonderful and simple toys. Durable toys made of wood, and disposable toys made of paper are covered in detail in a plain, straightforward English easy for both adults and children to understand. Illustrated diagrams sketch and portray approximations of each toy for better assembly and visualization. Additionally, we are shown how to best to make use of certain toys which have been made as we examine and explain fun and easy to stage games involving the toys within this book. Thus the reader and his family or friends have the twin pleasure of making his creations, and using his creations once they are made.
Download or read book Moose Mischief written by Danielle Gillespie-Hallinan and published by Typeworm Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-27 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cooper has the clever idea of making his mom pancakes for her birthday, and his friend the moose offers to help. The moose claims he's the best chef in Alaska, but is he really? Find out if Cooper's mom is happy about the surprise awaiting her in the kitchen!
Download or read book Toy Story 4 written by Scholastic Australia and published by . This book was released on 2019-06 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring stylised illustrations from a Pixar artist and a hilarious story by Drew Daywalt, this picture book will welcome fans into the world of Toy Story 4 through the perspective of a brand-new breakout character.
Download or read book Toy Making at Home How to Make a Hundred Toys from Odds and Ends written by Morley Adams and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-06-02 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Toy-Making at Home" by Morley Adams has been compiled with the assistance of Mr. Walter Higgins, the well-known instructor in woodwork. The volume fulfills a long-felt want in that it supplies fascinating amusement for evenings at home. The making of toys is an engrossing pastime, and the homemade toy is invariably more novel than the shop-bought article and of superior quality, besides which there is always satisfaction in "I made it myself." The purpose of the book is to give simple and easily understood instructions and plain diagrams and sketches for making toys from the odds and ends that are usually discarded as useless. Matches, Match Boxes, Cotton Reels, Cocoa Tins, Cigar Boxes, and even Egg Shells comprise the materials from which are evolved Shops, Working Models, Dolls' Furniture, Boats, Steam Engines, Windmills, and scores of other toys dear to the hearts of boys and girls.
Download or read book Make Your Own Teddy Bears written by Doris King and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1985-01-01 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides patterns and detailed instructions for constructing a teddy bear and offers tips on assembling and adding character to each bear
Download or read book Stuffed Animals written by Abigail Patner Glassenberg and published by Union Square & Company. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This technique-filled workshop for creating soft toys, with 16 projects and 52 lessons, covers everything from the basics to advanced construction elements.
Download or read book Make Your Own Sex Toys written by Matt Pagett and published by Crombie Jardine. This book was released on 2007-02-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Giving new meaning to the expression "take pleasure into your own hands,""Make Your Own Sex Toys" is a witty yet practical guide featuring how-to directions for 50 inventive DIY accoutrements. Readers can whip up the Knitted Willy Warmer for cold winter nights, get turned on with the Electro Stimu vibrator, or assemble the Mutual Member double-dildo to cheer up a lonely friend. Practical information plus easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams ensure professional results even for the crafting novice. With quick-reference sidebars, crafty improvisation ideas, and handy shortcuts, "Make Your Own Sex Toys" is sure to get the creative juices flowing.
Download or read book Toys Making at Home written by Louis Cooper and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-05-07 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make something new every day of the year! "Create your own Toys" offers daily inspiration along with weekly themes to kick-start your creativity. This book will guide on how to easily start making your very own looking crafts. Let's enjoy a variety of incredible crafts that you can make for yourself, family and friends.
