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CosmoGIRLs know: real style is personal, individual, one-of-a-kind--not plucked ready-made from a shelf. Each person has to create it for herself...and that's where this collection of very cool projects comes in. From a ribbon-front halter top with attitude to chic vintage-inspired necklaces, from gracefully decorated ballet flats to a warming winter body treatment, these ideas are fun, fabulous, and fast to finish. Plus, all the clothes, accessories, and beauty products allow ample room for creativity, giving young designers free rein with colors, embellishments, and other detailing, so each item becomes hers and hers alone. All the projects are labeled for level, with easy-to-follow directions and appealing photos--and everything fits a teen's budget perfectly.
Reviews (2)
School Library Journal Review
Gr 9 Up-This compact book has colorful photos and an upbeat design that is sure to appeal to teens. It is packed with 50 creative projects, including personal beauty products, clothing, and crafts. A lively foreword discusses techniques (stitching by hand), basic equipment, and where to find materials (craft store, large discount store, health food store, grocery store). It also explains how projects are divided according to difficulty. Varied typefaces, great use of color choices, sharp photos, a meticulous layout, and terrific projects make this book a winner. All projects can be completed in two to nine steps, illustrated with photos. Clothing includes skirts, "boys of the week" panties, tanks, halters, scarves, T-shirts, and more. Jewelry crafts use baubles, beads, a key, ribbon, and buttons. This title will be a good addition to collections in which Sherri Haab and Michelle Haab's Dangles and Bangles (Watson-Guptill, 2005) is popular.-Augusta R. Malvagno, Queens Borough Public Library, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
Sometimes the finished products in craft books don't seem worth the time or effort. Not so here: these are both fun and useful. The 50 projects are divided into catagories (clothing, accessories, beauty products), which are then pegged as easy, medium, or hard. An introduction quickly covers sewing basics, lists equipment, and explains where to get what. Clothing projects include skirts, dresses, and appliquéd tees. The jewelry section has some clever options, such as a watch with changeable ribbon bands. Crafters will especially like the cosmetic projects, including colorful glycerine soaps with items like nail polish inside. Instructions seem clear, and the format is colorful. A veritable cornucopia of crafts, offered appealingly.--Cooper, Ilene Copyright 2007 Booklist
