A documentary by Faythe Levine, Handmade nation documents the new wave of art, craft and design that is capturing the attention of the nation. It is the feature film debut of director, author, artist and curator Faythe Levine. Levine traveled to 15 cities and covered more than 19,000 miles to interview artists, crafters, makers, curators and community members. Today's craft world has emerged as a synthesis of historical technique, punk culture, and...

Provides instructions for projects, including an earthquake coat hook, blazing volcano, and a bunk bed communicator.

Presents simple handicraft projects that can be snuck into everyday places, including a small wash line, tissue-paper cupcakes, cork sailboats, and paper fortune cookies.

Includes instructions for creating such objects as sidewalk chalk, finger paint, and scratch-and-sniff stickers, using items found around the home like corn syrup, cornstarch, food coloring, and gelatin.

"Fall is a season of celebration! Join the fun with thirteen festive crafts that celebrate holidays from around the world. Create yarn apples for the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah. Mix soothing slime to mark World Mental Health Day. It's always the season for crafting!"--

"Step-by-step instructions help readers create fun school supplies (alone or with friends) using basic craft supplies."--

Guides readers through crafting projects designed for larger groups of children, and provides material lists and directions for crafts such as toys, decorations, and gifts.