Crafting Books
 
for Middle Schoolers and Teens
Lazy crafternoon
by Stella Fields

Spend a lazy crafternoon with your friends. From pretty school supplies to colorful tech accessoriest to perfect party decor, Lazy Crafternoon guides tween crafters through simple stesp to create amazing projects.
Drawing chibi : learn how to draw kawaii people, animals, and other utterly cute stuff
by Kierra Sondereker

Learn how to draw adorable manga- and anime-style illustrations, including popular chibi onesies and adorable kawaii critters, with step-by-step instructions.
Doodle everything : learn to draw with 400 + easy, adorable designs
by Amy Latta

Have a blast while you learn to draw tons of sweet and whimsical objects with this all-in-one guide. Meet your doodle coach, Amy Latta-a bestselling lettering author and workshop instructor who is beloved for her practical, encouraging, "anyone can do it" approach to teaching art. With this workbook, learn how to personalize handmade cards, amp up your favorite notebook or simply unwind with some mindful drawing, either on your own paper or right onto the book's sketch-friendly pages. Blank practice spaces are provided throughout so you can doodle as you go!
Cartooning made easy : circle, triangle, square
by Margherita Cole

Cartooning Made Easy: Circle, Triangle, Square shows you how to use basic shapes to illustrate cute cartoon characters, animals, facial features, objects, and more
How to rule at drawing : 50 tips and tricks for sketching and doodling
by Rachel Harrell

"Rule at drawing! Get ready to take your sketching to the next level. The 50 easy-to-follow, irresistibly illustrated bite-size tips in this book go way beyond doodles and don'ts, helping you get in the habit of capturing not just what you see, but also what you feel. So whether you're a beginner just learning the basics or an expert looking to hone your skills, pick up a pencil and paper and get drawing!"
Sketch your stuff : 200 things to draw and how to draw them
by Jon Stich

Are you ready to draw, but stuck for ideas on how to get started? Sketch Your Stuff shows you how to turn the everyday objects that fill your home into subjects for your sketchbook!
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