D.I.Y. Girl: The Real Girl's Guide to Making Everything from Lip Gloss to Lamps

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Summary: the best craft book
Review: I know that all of the reviews have been saying for grades 7-10, etc. but I think it's great for all ages. I'm a college student, and most craft books have projects I think are boring, but this book is amazing. It has such a great variety of things, from lip gloss to tables, that I know I'll be using it for a while. It's a definite must buy!

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Summary: the best craft book
Review: This book has everything you need to be a do-it-yourself fashion maven. Between the illustrations and the clear and concise instructions, even the most uncrafty of people (me) can turn a pillowcase into a skirt, make my own jewerly box, or create a beautiful mosaic table, all with inexpensive materials. The low price of the materials does not compromise the beauty and the overall effect of the finished product. I plan to gift this book to all the DIY girls in my life. Thanks, Jennifer Bonnell! (Insert double thumbs up gesture here)

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Summary: Step by step for even the most uncrafty of people!
Review: This book has everything you need to be a do-it-yourself fashion maven. Between the illustrations and the clear and concise instructions, even the most uncrafty of people (me) can turn a pillowcase into a skirt, make my own jewerly box, or create a beautiful mosaic table, all with inexpensive materials. The low price of the materials does not compromise the beauty and the overall effect of the finished product. I plan to gift this book to all the DIY girls in my life. Thanks, Jennifer Bonnell! (Insert double thumbs up gesture here)

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Summary: VERY good crafty book!
Review: This book shows teen girls how to spice up their lives with amazing style! It shows how to make everything from candles to skirts made out of pillowcases! It also has a guide to show you where you can find everything listed in the book! Not to mention a list of websites and stores to track down everything you need to be a crafty D.I.Y. girl! This book has some REALLY good, fun projects and crafts to do that give you hours and hours of fun! Try reading this book! You'll bring out the crafty side in you!!! It's also REALLY, REALLY, REALLY great!!!!!

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Summary: D.I.Y. GIRL, a fun read for girls everywhere.
Review: You made that? It's great! Get ready to hear these words often --- even if you've never made anything before --- with the help of D.I.Y. GIRL. And you don't have to be super-skilled to work on the projects in this book, either.

Divided into three sections, ideas are provided for gifts, fashion accessories, and decorating. Though clever projects are found in all three sections, some of the easiest and most original can be found in the gift section. Standouts include the marble magnets and tacks, etched glass, poem flowerpots, and homemade lip balms and bath salts. In the other sections, decorated-flop shoes, hair jewelry, and a Christmas light lamp are easy enough for novices to create, yet look like something from a boutique.

Lots of craft books are available now, but this one is unique. In the introduction, it invites crafters to ignore the directions and change designs as they see fit. Readers are introduced to most types of crafts, including decoupage, sewing, beading, mosaic making, soap making, and more. Jennifer Bonnell provides her readers with many different skills and techniques, so that they can develop their own interests and ideas. A list of where to find supplies --- both online and in stores --- is a big help since a few of the projects have unusual ingredients.

There is something for all tastes and levels of skill in D.I.Y. GIRL, making it a fun read for girls everywhere.

--- Reviewed by Amy Alessio