You already know the practical and creative rewards of crafting--but did you realize that arts and crafts can also build family togetherness? So, get out the scissors, paper, paints, stamps, glue, and ribbon, because Carol Scheffler, contributor to NBC's TODAY SHOW, has some of the most fantastic ideas ever for getting everyone involved making great crafts and great times. Watch with pleasure as children happily join you in creating holiday jewelry, including a Valentine charm bracelet with matching earrings; a frame made out of a CD case; fun toys like a slinky, slithery stuffed snake; a woven harvest basket; and so many other wonderful, colorful projects. The result: unforgettable family memories and activities that nurture kids' imagination! A Main Selection of BOMC's Book Club.
Carol Scheffler brings the most exciting trends in crafting to millions of viewers on NBC's Today Show; contributes to the show's website, which receives several million visits per month; and writes for magazines including Popular Photography, The Rubber Stamper, and Stamper's Sampler. Her first book for Sterling was Rubber Stamping for the First Time. Prior to her career as a crafts consultant, she worked extensively as an actress in regional and off-Broadway theater. Carol lives in Larchmont, New York, with her husband and three daughters.