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Handmade Gifts

Looking to spend the winter months creating fun crafts? Why not turn those into great gifts for family, teachers, or friends? These items will delight the receivers!

Mid-Continent Public Library

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  • If your littles are looking to create their own gifts this year, check this one out for personalized mugs or button charms.
    BookNew York, New York : DK Publishing, 2017. — 745.5 B872CG
  • Use recycled items to make some great gifts for friends and family.
    BookBoston, Mass. : Kingfisher, 2007. — 745.5 C8442
  • The projects are created to be simple for kids to make and will totally stun the receivers.
    BookLondon : Hamlyn, 2006. — 745.5083 OW2
  • Recycling is important for the environment. Use this book to teach a valuable lesson and make some great crafts, some of which can be gifted.
    BookNew York, NY : DK Publishing, 2020. — 745.584 R245
  • Fun Tastic!

    the Can't-put-it-down, Need-it-now Kids Activity Book

    Kingloff, Amanda,
    This activity book has plenty of ways to keep kids entertained during breaks for school. It also has some great crafts that they can give to friends and family.
    BookNew York : Hearst Home , 2024. — 745.5 K599F
  • Fabric Paper Thread

    26 Projects to Stitch With Friends

    Sutcliffe, Kristen, 1982-
    Do you have a little sewer on your hands? This book helps you jazz up items with embroidery stitches.
    BookLafayette, Calif. : FunStitch Studio, [2013] — 745.5 SU83
  • Easy Knitting for Kids

    35 Easy and Fun Knitting Projects for Children Aged 7 Years +

    Montgomerie, Claire,
    This book offers some basics and then features a 1, 2, and 3 difficulty scale. Learn to make some great wearable gifts in this one.
    BookLondon, UK : CICO Books, 2024. — 746.432 M765E
  • Sewing for Kids

    30 Fun Projects to Hand and Machine Sew

    Ward, Alexa,
    Some great projects for beginners that will has some great gifts like a Pizza Pencil Case, which would be a great gift for classmates.
    BookEmeryville, California : Rockridge Press, [2019] — 646.2 W21
  • Epic Rubber Band Crafts

    Totally Cool Gadget Gear, Never Before Seen Bracelets, Awesome Action Figures, and More!

    Dorsey, Colleen
    Wow your family and friends with these totally inventive crafts. Learn to make bracelets, necklaces, headbands, and event action figures.
    eBookFox Chapel Publishing, 2014