52 Books in 52 Weeks - Various Craft Books, #s 33-35

More Crafty Books

Book 33

The Pop-Up Book
Paul Jackson
1993

Step-by-Step Instructins for Creating Over 100 Original Paper Projects

This is quite fascinating for those who like paper art! It goes through the Basics, then several Techniques, and then Design - How to Design Your Own Pop-ups.  Also includes a Gallery

"The magical qualities of three-dimensional and moving books have universal appeal.  The Pop-Up Book offers a clear and practical guide to the craft for all levels of artist, from home hobbyists to professional graphic designers and architects."

Book 34

Creative CARD MAKING for Scrapbookers
226 Ideas and Techniques for Handcrafted Cards
Memory Makers Books
2004

Oh, what fun! More than 200 outstanding cards, invitations and announcements, with illustrated step-by-step instructions.

Book 35

Crease + Fold
Innovative Origami Projects Anyone Can Make
Sok Song
2010

I'd love to be able to make this item on the cover!

52 Books in 52 Weeks, Books 30-32, Papercrafts

Crafty Books

Book 30

Fun With Family Photos
Jennifer and Leslie Barry
2004

Crafts - Keepsakes - Gifts

I was especially interested in the items that used family photos. One really cute one put the photos onto round metal-rimmed cardboard key tags in both 1-1/2 inch and 2-1/2 inch sizes. Hope to make some!

Book 31

Greeting Cards in An Afternoon

Cindy Gorder
2001

Always fun to get new ideas for greeting cards! Love the folded diaper card and also the paper-pricking idea for decorating cards.

Book 32

Photo Art and Craft
Carolyn Vosburg Hall
2001

50 Projects Using Photographic Imagery

So many good ideas here! Must get this one from the library again!

Our Toys: Playskool Wooden Puzzles

 Time To Pack Up The Toys

Playskool Wooden Puzzles

Time to give these puzzles away now that our children and grandchildren have outgrown them. I've washed off the tops and marked the back of each piece with the puzzle name and number of pieces, like Boy Blue 1/12 - or however many pieces there are in each puzzle.  Most of ours range from 10 or 11 pieces to 21.  I think we used to have some that just had 3 or 4 separate pieces, each with its own space cut out of the wooden tray.  We still have a few that are missing pieces.  Maybe the pieces will turn up as I continue going through things - wouldn't that be great?

Here's the stack of puzzles.  I wrapped each one in plastic to keep the pieces all together.  That'll make it easier for the teachers I'm giving them to. 

Budding Artist

Chick

Humpty Dumpty

Jack in the Box

Little Boy Blue

The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe

Polar Bear (already wrapped in plastic)

The Three Little Pigs

I'm giving them to the preschool/daycare where two of my grandsons have enjoyed such loving care for several years each. The youngest one graduated from Pre-K  and will start Kindergarten in the public school system in just a few days. 

These are all "vintage" wooden tray puzzles used by our children and then the grandchildren.  We bought some at garage sales and some were new. Just for fun I checked Etsey and EBay to see if anyone sells them, and found most of these with prices ranging from $5. or $6. to about $20.  I'll tell the teachers how valuable they are, with some getting close to 50 years old! They were well-made for sure back then!

52 Books in 52 Weeks - Book 37: Mystery, by Jonathan Kellerman

52 Books in 52 Weeks

Book 37

Mystery

by Jonathan Kellerman

2011

A mystery entitled, "Mystery"! My first of Jonathan Kellerman's "thrilling novels of psychological drama and criminal detection", but it won't be the last!  Really enjoyed reading how Psychiatrist Alex Delaware and his police detective friend Milo Sturgis solve this very intricate and involved case.

Looking forward to my next Kellerman mystery! It's always such fun to discover another 'favorite' author!