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Handmade for the Holidays: String Art from Klutz
Handmade for the Holidays: String Art from Klutz {GIVEAWAY} #KLUTZhandmade
We are a pretty crafty family around here. We love making things but I always appreciate a little help inf the form of directions and supplies all laid out for me. That is what we get from KLUTZ books. I absolutely adore Klutz books. I learned how to facepaint from them and my kids have done countless crafts from the books.
KLUTZ recently sent all five books shared in this post and I have to tell you that it kind of felt like Christmas. My girls and I ripped open that package but we had the hardest time choosing which one to do first. All of the books looked great and I can honestly say that we have used all five of them now but our first pick was the String Art book.
As you can see the book is visually appealing and beautiful. We had a hard time deciding which ones to do first. My daughter finally decided on the glasses and we got to work. Start to finish, it probably took us 90 minutes to complete the glasses.
KLUTZ: String Art {OUR CRAFT PICK}
String art used to be just for squares (and triangles and other geometric shapes), but our new string art system opens up a whole new world of possibilities. From cute critters to fashionable flowers to trendy typography, kids can make everything in the book after learning just three simple methods.
The final results may look intricate, but we include an only-from-Klutz pin-pushing tool so even a string-art newbie can create awesome art with this classic craft. And our pin-pusher solves string art's prickliest problems by making sure that every pin goes in straight and at the same height. With instructions for 20 projects and enough materials for six, kids will be making amazing art in no time.
CHECK OUT THE OTHER FABULOUS KLUTZ BOOKS
Shrink & Link Jewelry
With more than 2 million Shrink Art Jewelry and Shrinky Dinks books in print, we at Klutz are pretty much shrink plastic experts. But when it's as easy as tracing, cutting, and baking . . . you can become a shrink art expert too! Even if you're totally new to this whole shrink art thing, our step-by-step instructions will have your friends admiring your “did-you-really-make-that?!” jewelry in no time.
This is the only book out there that lets you make reusable, transferable, dimensional pendants and attach them to a ring or a necklace. With Shrink and Link Jewelry, you can create brilliant shrink art charms from over 50 traceable designs – and then mix and match them for a limitless wardrobe of unique, colorful jewelry!
Make Glitter Clay Charms
Design your own bracelet with itty-bitty glittery charms! As a follow-up to our beloved bestseller Make Clay Charms, this book comes with 35 new charm designs, new clay colors, and two packets of accent glitter to make your charms sparkle and shine.
Starting with a few basic shapes and easy-to-mold clay, you can sculpt mini food, tiny aliens and robots, pocket-sized unicorns, and dozens of other cuties that you can customize with extra personality. Just pop your creations in the oven to set (with an adult's help, of course), use our special glaze to give them polish and add as much glitter as you want, then attach them to the included bracelet. Each project has clear instructions and a true-to-life sizing guide to help you craft your own glitter charms.
Pop Collage
Nothing is cooler than a look that's unmistakably you. Luckily, when it comes to sprucing up your stuff, Pop Collage has you covered (pun intended). We make collages simple with our crystal-clear instructions and everything you need to get started.
Learn to tear, cut, hole-punch, and layer the included Pop Pages in unexpected ways. It's a no-mistake, anything-goes activity-chaos encouraged. Tackle the 10 projects included in the book like paper bowls, a bookmark, an owl, an accessory tray, a frame, and more. Then get inspired with ideas from the book so you can make anything pop!
Finger Knitting
Cozy knit accessories are right at your fingertips-literally! Make scarves, hats, jewelry, cat ear headbands, boot toppers, and much more with easy instructions for 15 projects. Even if you've never knit a stitch before, you'll be amazed by what you can make without needles. And with 200 yards of metallic-sparkle yarn right in the box, you can whip up 2 extra-large scarves or several smaller projects.
How do you finger knit? Simply weave the yarn back and forth between your fingers, and then pick up the loops. Really, it's that easy! When you're ready to take a break, use the handy stitch holder until it's time to continue. Then braid, fold, wrap, or tie your finger-knit chains into cool creations, such as a flower-embellished scarf, a beaded necklace, or a boho-style fringe. Everything you need comes with the book (fingertips not included).
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KLUTZ HANDMADE FOR THE HOLIDAYS GIVEAWAY!
I am so excited to share KLUTZ with you guys and what makes it better is that you now get a chance to win an entire set! Make one-of-a-kind gifts with KLUTZ! With so many projects to choose from, KLUTZ kits can help you and the kids in your life make something for everyone on your list — enter for a chance to win your own KLUTZ collection to create handmade gifts this holiday!
One (1) winner receives a set of 5 KLUTZ activity kits (all pictured above), including: Shrink & Link Jewelry, Pop Collage, String Art, Finger Knitting, Make Glitter Clay Charms.
Giveaway open to US addresses only. Prizing and samples provided by Klutz.
This post is sponsored by Klutz.
That sounds so cool. I am sure my nieces would love to get this for Christmas.
This is so awesome!! I’ve been wanting to try string art forever!
I know exactly who I want to give this to as a christmas gift. I never thought of doing this myself, but it really looks like fun!
Oh these are awesome. These will make wonderful gifts and they’ll really encourage creativity.
I love Klutz books, they’re so much fun! I really like the string art one, I think I might look at that one for my daughter for Christmas.
Finger Knitting looks fun and *bonus* homemade, handmade scarves for everyone!
I would try the finger knitting book first. I’ve always wanted to learn how to do that. I could help my niece learn.
I want to try the finger knitting with my daughter to make a scarf
That’s a very awesome handmade kit.. I could use one! I love art and handmade products
These looks like perfect gift ideas for my nieces! I’ve been eyeing those String Art for so long too, I want one for myself! lol
I spot a ‘string art’ butterfly on the box! Looks like a bunch of fun for the littles!
I saw a video on YouTube of an artist doing string art. I was really amazed when looking at the finish product. I think Klutz can be a great source to start my kid’s interest with string art.
I love this brand of books! I would like my daughter to try the Potholders book. She is great at weaving and would enjoy creating a potholder.
I love the sound of the make clay charms book because they are adorable.
I would use Finger Knitting first. I like the extra-large scarves.
I would love to win the collage because theres so many home made gifts we could make with this.
my daughter would love the jewelry kits and charms. we always make bracelets and necklaces. that string art looks really fun too.
This is a great craft activity for the kids. Well, not only for the kids but for adults as well. Parents can destress themselves while spending time with their kids.
What fun projects. The twins will have so much fun doing all these.
My kids love all things crafty and fun. I bet my girls would love stuff like this!
This looks like the perfect gift for any little crafter. Both of my daughters would love this.
I would try the finger knitting book first with my niece.
This is such a great project for kids to do!! I have a few I made in high school and still love them!
This would make a great gift for my daughter and her friends this year. They love being crafty and making things like this!
Thanks for sharing this, now I know what I’m getting my daughters for Christmas this year. =)
Those would be the perfect gifts for my nieces and greatnieces this Christmas. Thanks for the ideas. I’ve been thinking about what to give them this year.
My kids would love the string art one.
What a great art kit for crafty kids. My daughter would love this!
Omg swear my duaghter would have a blast with all of these craft kits!!!! I’m going to have to look into getting her atleast one of these 🙂
The Tissue Paper Crafts would be great!
I love Klutz kits and I used to buy them for my kids. Fantastic projects that were fun and easy to do.
my daughter would want to try the glitter charms first, she loves working with clay
Strong art is so much fun for kids. My boys love it and it is so cool to see what they create.
Great giveaway. Just in time for the holidays.
I would love the finger knitting. It’s perfect for my girls.
I believe my daughter would be most interested in the Glitter Clay Charms, so that’s the one we would try out first!
I like the shrink and link jewelry, i had that as a kid and would love to try again with my daughter
I would try the finger knitting book first and share it with my niece.
My daughter loves collages so she would love the Pop Collage kit! Her birthday is coming up and I would be thrilled to give these to her. Thanks for the chance!
I love craft stuff and over the years I have tried to pass those skills to my kids. My daughter would love this stuff.
These are all awesome gift ideas. My little niece would so love the finger knitting because she likes to watch me do it. Thanks for the ideas.
My son really enjoys arts and crafts, He’d love to have something like the string art kit!
My daughter has been interested in knitting, so I think Finger Knitting would be fun for us!
Is probably use string art first- I imagine that would be my nieces first choice 🙂
I think my daughter would first use the Finger Knitting Kit. She’s shown an interest in knitting and I think this would be fun for her. Thanks.
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I would like try the finger knitting book first.
Believe it or not, I bet my son would really love this. He loves anything crafty and he would have fun with this!
My daughter would like the String Art kit because she has never done it before.
Okay maybe I live under a rock, but I had not seen this particular type of kit before (string art), but it looks like a ton of fun!
I would try the fun finger knitting book first with my niece.
I think she would first want to try the charm bracelet studio because she loves jewelry.
How fun does this look! My kids would love to help with this.
My daughter would use the Make Glitter Clay Charms first.
I would like to try Klutz: Cat’s Cradle because I remember doing these string figures in elementary school! What fond memories…
I would try the finger knitting book first with my niece. I think it will be fun.
I like the shrink and link jewelry
she’d love the nail style studio!
The Cootie Catcher book would be a big hit with my daughter. She is kinda obsessed with them right now!
I love that string art! What a beautiful set of gifts, my nieces would love these.
These books are fun! I would try the finger knitting book first.
I would try the finger knitting book first. I’ve always wanted to learn how to do that.
I think either pop collage or string art and she would hang it up.
My daughter would use the glitter clay charms first to make gifts for her friends.
Klutz: Book of Magical Horses because my daughter loves ponies and unicorns
We would try out Finger Knitting. It seems easier than the traditional way with knitting needles…
She loves clothes and fashion, she might like Klutz: My Style Studio the most.
I would try the finger knitting book first. I could help my niece learn.
We would use the finger knitting first so we could make a winter hat!
My daughter would love the finger knitting first.
my daughter might like the pop collage to decorate things for her room
I would try the finger knitting book first. I think it would be really fun to do with my niece.
I would try the finger knitting book first. I’ve always wanted to learn how to do that. I could help my niece learn. The string art looks really fun too.
I like the Glitter Clay Charms:)
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My daughter would like the Finger Knitting first.
I would try the finger knitting book first. I’ve always wanted to learn how to do that. Then I would try the string art.
My daughter would love the Make Glitter Clay Charms. Awesome gift!
The String Art kit would be fun to do with my youngest.
She likes jewelry a lot, I bet she would enjoy Klutz: Make Glitter Clay Charms
Shrink & Link Jewelry would be fun for my nieces.
I would use Shrink & Link Jewelry first with my granddaughter because she loves Jewelry.
I think she would also like the Klutz: Twisted Critters
shrink and link jewelry to make stuff for her friends, and she would like the pom pom puppies they make also
The finger knitting would be a fun book to do with my daughter.
She keeps a journal, i think she would like the Klutz: Write in White Doodle Journal
My tween would love this!
finger knitting book would be the first book my daughter would want to open.
string art to decorate my daughters bedroom
I would try the pop collage book first.
my daughter would love the finger knitting.
My niece would use the Make Glitter Clay Charms first.