Sunday, October 22, 2017

Press Out and Color: Christmas Ornaments (crafting) illustrated by Kate McLelland [Review Giveaway USA/CANADA]

ISBN: 9780763696184
Ages 7-10 years


My thoughts: Children love the make things - especially when they are pretty, can be utilized, and are gift-worthy. This book with press-out pieces that easily become lovely decorations will certainly provide hours of coloring and construction time. The construction would simply be the interlocking (slotting together) of pieces.

The product is a pressed board that is sturdier than cardboard one usually finds in such projects. The pages are white with gold foil - YES! LOVELY GOLD FOIL! Even the drawn lines decorating the ornaments are gold foil. What a treat for brightening wintry days in preparation for the Christmas season.

I highly recommend this for groups of children, families, and just anyone that wants a bit of lovely fun.

About the book/craft: Each of the twenty press-out Christmas decorations in this book can be easily slotted together to create cheerful hanging ornaments to adorn the Christmas tree or to add a festive touch to any space. Perfect for all ages, these gorgeous ornaments look elegant in white and gold, but even more glorious when colored.
GIVEAWAY
Christmas Ornaments (craft)
2 Winners
October 23
November 13 @ 12:01 a.m. EST
Open to USA & CANADA
No P.O. Boxes accepted
Disclosure: I received a complimentary book/product from Candlewick to facilitate this review. Opinions are my own and are freely given.

28 comments:

  1. "(1) One other Nosy Crow book you would like to have" "A Kitten Called Holly" has a very cute cat!

    "(2) One Nosy Crow book you would like reviewed here on Chat With Vera" "The Grunts on the Run." All the Grunts books look like fun!

    "1) Did you enjoy crafting things at Christmas time?" Hmm. I guess sugar cookies are the best--if you're sloppy, the evidence disappears!

    "2) If you have a child (or the care & keeping of a child), do you guide the child in creating things for the home, themselves, or gifting at Christmas time?" I would encourage anyone to be considerate--everyone should be on their best behavior!

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  2. (1) One other Nosy Crow book you would like to have - A Duckling Called Button
    (2) One Nosy Crow book you would like reviewed here on Chat With Vera - A Pony Called Secret: A Friend In Need

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  3. 1) Did you enjoy crafting things at Christmas time? I love doing Christmas crafts.

    2) If you have a child (or the care & keeping of a child), do you guide the child in creating things for the home, themselves, or gifting at Christmas time? My granddaughters and I always make gifts for others at Christmas.

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  4. I enjoy crafting for he Holidays. We sometimes make Christmas cards together.

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  5. I'd like to have The Many Worlds of Albie Bright. Would like a review for Weasels by Elys Dolan.

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  6. I'm not very crafty, but I live the idea of being creative!! Lol My daughter would love coloring these ornaments, and so would I! They're gorgeous!

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  7. My daughter would absolutely love to read The Jamie Drake Equation by Christopher Edge! I'd love to read your review of it as well. So many middle grade books aren't appropriate for young readers, so it's nice to know more about a book before I let my daughter read it!

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  8. I try to do a few Christmas crafts each year and the kids love them too. This year we are making soldiers out of clay pots. I made them many years ago. There is a lot of work to them but the finished ones are awesome! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

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  9. We do enjoy crafting st Christmas and making ornaments with the kids

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  10. 1. Yes, I enjoy Christmas crafts.

    2. We do like Christmas crafting with the children.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  11. 1) Did you enjoy crafting things at Christmas time?
    Yes, especially making christmas ornaments.

    2) If you have a child (or the care & keeping of a child), do you guide the child in creating things for the home, themselves, or gifting at Christmas time?
    Yes, my 2 little girls LOVE projects and creating things.

    (1) One other Nosy Crow book you would like to have
    The "Tiny Little Story" books look fun.

    (2) One Nosy Crow book you would like reviewed here on Chat With Vera
    Attack of the Demon Dinner Ladies, because what even is that?? Haha

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  12. I love crafting all year long! When my girls were little, we would craft their gifts for the Grandparents. Now I do crafts with my nieces. Those are mostly for fun, not for gifts.

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  13. I love crafting, but especially at Christmas! My kids make crafts for the home and as gifts.

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  14. 1. I'd also like to have this book: A Lamb Called Lucky.

    2. I'd like for you to review this book: A Piglet Called Truffle.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  15. I do not really enjoy crafting things, but the children I have do love to craft things. So we make things with my guidance.

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  16. My son and I both enjoy crafting things together around Christmas time!! Some as gifts, some for fun and some for decor in our home!

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  17. I would love to own This Zoo is Not For You and Id love for you to review My Evil Twin is a Super Villian!!

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  18. Thanks for linking up at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com this week! I tweeted your post!
    Tina

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  19. I'd like a Sheepdog called Sky. All their animal books look sweet.
    And I'd love to see a review of Dear Scarlett. It's a tween mystery book and looks like a good read.

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  20. Love doing crafts especially at Christmas, love doing them with my nieces & nephews. (Judy Cowan)

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  21. I love making things at Christmas. I like to sew handmade presents whenever possible and my kids usually make something, too.

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  22. I also would like these books to be reviewed: Evie's Ghost,The Many Worlds of Albie Bright, and Dear Scarlet.

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  23. My kids and I make a few things for Christmas.

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  24. Wow awesome i am crafty and my 9 year old daughter is to .I love the book and my daughter and i would make de ornaments for our tree together

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  25. I like helping my niece with crafts. She makes gifts for family, friends, & teachers.

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  26. I would like to give Witchmyth to my niece & would like to see a review on Vulgar the Viking & a Midsummer Nights Scream.

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  27. I love making crafts for Christmas. My granddaughter is always helping me.

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  28. 1)Yes, especially making christmas ornaments.

    2)Yes, i have two little girls who LOVE projects and creating things. they're super creative and artisitic!

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