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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.

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Christmas Ornaments (craft)

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Disclosure: I received a complimentary book/product from Candlewick to facilitate this review. Opinions are my own and are freely given.

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