Are you an art fanatic?

Then, you must never miss The Jumbo Book of Paper Crafts (Jumbo Books) by Amanda Lewis and Jane Kurisu. It features 70 projects and ideas of fun crafting. Projects are listed with easy to understand, clear, step-by-step instructions, full-colored attractive illustrations, and are presented in a full page or spread. It features special folding techniques. Some of the projects include: fan earrings, paper beads, woven baskets, glow lamp, Japanese doll, bookmarks, pierced paper lace, party crackers, tissue paper vase, shadow puppets, picture frames, boats, planes and stained glass window.

It is organized into 5 sections which include: folding, cutting, weaving, gluing and papermaking. Each section starts with narration of techniques used in the projects plus helpful tips. Introduction confers on the different kinds of paper while the end part of the book discusses instructions to handmade papermaking. Pictures or illustrations used are in colored pencils instead of photos. Instructions are numbered and accompanied by full color diagrams.

Projects are created to be attractive and eye -catching. It teaches kids to create linear outlook and to see the positive and negative space. It also teaches them on making their own color wheel, to use shadow making for 3 dimensional look of flat forms and the use of pastels, charcoals, watercolors, clay, paper mache work and many more.

If you are an art fanatic, this book is a must have. Grab a copy and start you artistic escapade.