“I am not crafty”
“Yes you are, my daughter, you have to awaken your inner craft. Your inner grit. You will not face this alone. I will be with you”
“Thank you Master Splinter, err… Mike.”
Yes, I hereby declare that Mike Adamick is the Splinter of the crafting world. His book, Dad’s Book of Awesome Projects, is the radioactive goo that will turn you into a crafting ninja. He even teaches you how to make goo in the book.
After our lunch I took the book home and threw it on the dining table. While it is a book designed for dads to learn how to do fun projects with their kids, I couldn’t help but be drawn in myself. The projects are so approachable. My inner craft-ninja was awakening.
Chloe got home from school and it was the first thing she spotted as she walked in the door. “Where did you get this?! Can we make this stuff?”
We chose to make the popsicle stick bridge. While the book emphasizes on using things you have around the home and repurposing, I was just not going to let Ella eat that many popsicles, so we went to Mendels on Haight.
Family owned independent art supply store you could get lost in for HOURS
We got home and I realized I forgot twine. Would tons of extra charging cords work intstead?
Ella was smart and remembered we had red and orange friendship bracelet string.
Chloe did great, but she would get frustrated sometimes when her hands didn’t do exactly what her mind wanted them to do. I remember that feeling when I was little.
The bridge took a while, but we finally finished it.
Now every time someone comes into our house they are escorted directly to the bridge.
The girls are so proud of themselves.
Chloe has moved on to another project of making a headband for one of her best friends for her birthday. It’s drying now before we add additional glitter and a humming bird.
We have become CRAFTING NINJAS.
Go Buy Mike’s book HERE.
He will also be at Books Inc in Laurel Village this Sunday at 2:30 for a book release crafting party. I don’t know if he will be in his ninja robes, but I am sure you could get some sage advice from him regardless.
That bridge is so cool. What about framing it in one of those … I think they’re called “box” frames … it’s a beautiful piece of art to enjoy for years to come. Way cool.
Right now it is on my desk. I love it!
I need to convince the publisher to put this on the cover: “His book, Dad’s Book of Awesome Projects, is the radioactive goo that will turn you into a crafting ninja.” because that is the coolest thing anyone has ever said, anywhere.
Thanks so much for such a wonderful review – and what a genius idea to use friendship bracelet material! Yes! You guys are so awesome. And that bridge looks perfect!
Well it is quite the honor to have said the coolest thing anyone has ever said. Not every day you get told that! The book IS awesome and what I said is truth.
You are such an amazing mommie! The bridge is a masterpiece!!! I’m buying two copies of the book. One for when grandchildren visit and one for a friend who provides craft projects at a Senior Activity Club in Marin to help memory and cognitive skills.
Oh Connie! What a great idea! I told Mike when I saw him on Sunday that you got one for the Senior center and he was so happy to hear that.
That bridge is really impressive! It looks great, and it was pretty genius of your daughter to find an alternative to twine, and a good save by you if would’ve had to use old cords!
I know! While my mind was trying to figure out how to turn white cords red, she remembered that tucked away on the book shelf was our friendship bracelet kit!