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Grandma's Magic Scissors: Paper Cutting from A-Z
by Linda S. Day
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Day to Day Enterprises (2005-10-01)
ISBN: 1890905682
EAN: 9781890905682
Dewy Decimal #: 736.98
Paperback: 160 pages
SKU: 0802158
Condition: Like New As issued n
Comments: Paperback. Like new condition with no markings and no creases to spine or cover. Small scuffed area inside front cover where it looks like a label was removed. Very slight wear to cover. Near fine copy.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
Winner of two national and one regional awards!For nearly 2000 years people have been creating art with only scissors and paper. Hans Christian Anderson used to use paper cutting to help tell his stories but the practice slipped awaytill now. Grandmas Magic Scissors: Paper Cutting from A-Z by Linda S. Day puts stories and paper cutting back together again. The result is pure magic. This is the kind of crafting, how-to-book that teachers, crafters and parents are looking for. With this book at your fingertips you will find simple, easy instructions on how to fold the paper, copy the patterns and cut out the artwork. Over 100 full sized patterns plus stories and poems that go with the patterns. These patterns can be used for telling stories, scrapbooking, home décor and more. Adults will be reminded of the joy of folding paper and cutting shapes, which become snowflakes, hearts, dragons and more. It will help children develop fine motor skills as they create magic with their own scissors and spend hours turning plain paper into art that is limited only by their own imaginations.
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Customer Reviews
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Boredom Buster
Rating  (5)
Date: 2007-02-06
4 out of 4 customers found this reveiw helpful
Any rainy day, sunny day or boring day is a good time to use this book. My kids, especially my son, love to sit down with a pile of paper and scissors and see how many of these patterns they can cut out. When they are done with the patterns they try making some of their own. A good boredom buster, however as a storyteller I find it is a great way to recap the story I tell by cutting out the pattern that goes with the story. When I am done the kids are fascinated when I unfold the pattern and I get lots of oohs and aahs.
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Introductory Book
Rating  (4)
Date: 2006-11-17
4 out of 5 customers found this reveiw helpful
The book is an introduction to paper cutting. While some of the templates are more advanced, most are not. Good place to start to learn about paper cutting and realize you can do it. Not such a good book to help you continue learning paper cutting
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A wonderful resource for rainy days and other homebound occasions
Rating (5)
Date: 2006-06-14
9 out of 9 customers found this reveiw helpful
Grandma's Magic Scissors: Paper Cut-ting From A-Z by Linda S. Day (a.k.a. Grandma) is a fun and creative instructional compendium of do-it-yourself projects for creating intricate, beautiful pieces of art with just a sheet of paper, a pencil, and a pair of scissors. Providing young (and not so young!) readers with a "user friendly" introduction to the inexpensive, fun and artistic pastime of fancy paper cutting, Grandma's Magic Scissors carefully guides the reader through cutting out such designs as The Monkeys and the Crocodile; Praying Parents; and Little Red Hen and Chicks, to Mice; Three Billy Goats Gruff; and Hearts with Bunnies. A wonderful resource for rainy days and other homebound occasions (with a bit of judicious adult supervision), Grandma's Magic Scissors is very strongly recommended for all children, but most especially those with an artistic interest searching for an entertaining and creatively inspiring guide through the decorative art of paper cutting and design.
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So magical!
Rating (5)
Date: 2006-04-26
6 out of 6 customers found this reveiw helpful
Grandma's Magic Scissors is a wondrous book, chock full of ideas for children to create all sorts of cutouts with just a pair of scissors. Easy reading and enjoyable for adults who watch as their children become creative and use their imaginations.
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