Accessorize Yourself!: 66 Projects to Personalize Your Look

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This how-to book is jammed with DIY accessories to brighten your closet! Sparkle and shine from head to toe with glam scarves, bags, and jewellery after you craft it yourself. AGES: 9-13 AUTHOR: Debbie Prestine Kachidurian has been a teacher and a writer for more than 20 years. She has taught in the elementary school classroom, but especially enjoys creating and teaching enrichment classes such as wearable art, edible art and art history for kids. Jennifer Phillips has been a writer for thirty years, starting out as a newspaper reporter in the Midwest. Her writing has given her a chance to try many fun and interesting things. SELLING POINTS: On-Trend: Growing amount of fashion media and television directed at tweens Part of the CIY (Craft-It-Yourself) Brand with a proven track record

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For the fashionistas on your gift list, check out Accessorize Yourself. . . .It includes ideas for totally made-from-scratch projects like bracelets, belts, and handbags, as well as ideas for personalizing and "dressing up" clothing items like hats that you might already own.-- "New Moon Girls, Lacey Recommends"
This addition to the Craft It Yourself line encourages readers to think creatively about materials they already have on hand as the authors delineate ways to turn old decks of cards, neckties, plastic drinking cups, and unused jeans into jewelry, belts, and more. . . .An enthusiastic tone, wide array of ideas, and straightforward instructions should inspire readers looking to bring some DIY flair to their wardrobes.-- "Publishers Weekly"

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Debbie Prestine Kachidurian has been a teacher and a writer for more than 20 years. She has taught in the elementary school classroom, but especially enjoys creating and teaching enrichment classes such as wearable art, edible art and art history for kids. She co-authored a book with her mom, Joan Prestine, called Easy Activities for Every Kid and enjoyed co-authoring this book with her daughters, Kelly and Megan. Marne Ventura writes educational material for children in grades K to 6. A former elementary school teacher, she holds a Master's Degree in Education with an emphasis in reading and language development from the University of California. Marne has helped to create more than 50 software products and apps for learning math, science, reading and social studies. She also contributes stories and articles to children's magazines. She is a puzzle, brainteaser, and word game enthusiast. Marne lives with her husband in Arroyo Grande, California.