
Susan Beal of West Coast Crafty recently contributed her kids craft picks for our Bazaar section. From this Ikea Mala Easel to the perfect kids crayons, find out this crafty mama’s excellent picks for kids crafting tools.
As an added bonus check out her favorite books for kids’ art and craft projects after the jump!

Childcraft’s Make and Do Series of Books

The Creative Family by Amanda Blake Soule

You Can Draw Star Wars, by Bonnie Burton

DIY Girl by Jennifer Bonnell

DIY Kids by Ellen and Julia Lupton

The Colossal Book of Crafts for Kids and Their Families by Phyllis Fioratta

Super Crafty by Torie Nguyen, Cathy Pitters, Rachel O’Rourke and Susan Beal
About the Author:

Susan Beal is a crafter and writer in Portland, Ore., who loves to drink coffee, sew, and make things with buttons. Her new book, Button It Up, is out now!










…the Childcraft books! I completely forgot about those…I don’t know how, either — I was *always* reading them, especially Make and Do!
I need to see if I can dig up copies for my daughter.
I loved Make and Do! That was my favorite one too. I still have my battered old 1976 copy with my nameplate in it, but I really wish I had the whole series – I want to track down the other ones.
I bet your daughter will love them!
I love how you made the photo by adding two of my favorite jedi, love those movie…, and love the hat…
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