by Karianne Wood (Author), Whitney Wood (Author), Westleigh Wood (Author)
Build Your Daughter's Confidence and Creativity
Tween girls are surrounded by technology, but cell phones and tablets can't replace the simple joy of making something of your very own. Encourage the artist in your daughter with these 52 DIY activities designed to help her believe in herself and convince her she can accomplish anything she sets her mind to.
From the creative dynamo behind the popular Thistlewood Farms blog, KariAnne Wood, along with her twin "mini-thistles" Whitney and Westleigh and illustrator extraordinaire Michal Sparks comes this amazing collection of crafts designed with your tween girl in mind--a new project for every week of the year.
Each craft is illustrated by Michal Sparks with an easy-to-understand, hand-drawn DIY with a simple set of instructions. In addition, each DIY comes with a supply list, skill level projection, approximate cost, and estimated timeframe to complete the project.
Nothing hard. Nothing complicated. Just easy and fun projects for your girl to enjoy by herself, with friends, or with you
Author Biography
Michal Sparks' artwork can be found throughout the home-furnishings industry in textiles, gift items, dinnerware, and more. She is the artist for Words of Comfort for Times of Loss, When Someone you Love Has Cancer and A Simple Gift of Comfort. Connect with Michal at www.michalsparks.com.
KariAnne Wood writes the award-winning lifestyle blog Thistlewood Farms, a tiny corner of the internet where all her stories and DIY's hang out and drink sweet tea. She also writes, photographs, and styles for several national magazines including Better Homes and Gardens Christmas Ideas, Country Women, and Flea Market D馗or. Westleigh Wood is older than her sister by one minute and has never met a glitter glue project she didn't like. She's been creating and drawing and Pinteresting since her first unsolicited black marker wall in preschool. Whitney Wood is all about sticky notes. She covered an entire wall (and a few other ancillary accessories) with Bible verses and inspirational quotes written on hundreds of colorful sticky notes squares. She draws, paints, builds, and creates one-of-a-kind flower crowns for her friends.