Crafting Monday: Duct Tape Mania Crafts, Activities, Facts, and Fun! by Amanda Formaro

Disclosure / Disclaimer: I received this book,  free of charge, from FSB Associates , for review purposes on this blog. No other compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told how to post about it


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How does a craft book about Duct tape have a NOLA?

Well we DO have the World War II museum, and Duct tape came about after a lovely lady
Vesta Stout, developed the idea of needing stronger cloth tape for packing up ammo boxes to be sent to the military overseas fighting! She contacted the president and got the ball rolling for Johnson and Johnson to eventually develop the duct tape we all know and love today.

So if not for a World War II servicemen's mother, we wouldn't have duct tape!
And there is your connection...

well that and ye old jokes about rednecks and duct tape....LOL

Duct Tape Mania cover



Synopsis:

Ready...Set...Create! 

Whether you are already stuck on duct tape or just eager for fun creative projects, this book is for you! Filled with cool crafts, awesome games, surprising activities, and fascinating facts, Duct Tape Mania will make a duct tape maniac out of you!


Duct Tape Mania sample pages


Review:

This book covers projects that are both easy (roll bracelets) and those more involved (pencil topper roses), making it perfect for family time, or for camps, or VBS time! 

The instructions are very clear and easy to follow along with. As you can see below, the girls started making the wallets and did a pretty decent job of them too! Their next fun project is a water bottle holder, complete with carrying strap! There are plenty of projects for inside and outside play, and plenty to keep kids busy
(keep this book in mind for SNOW days, cause you KNOW they're coming)! 

Duct Tape Mania sample wallet

We found it a lot of fun, and it's great for crafting get togethers, and would be wonderful as birthday and Christmas presents (121 days and counting), along with a few rolls of fun duct tape! Miss Grace and friends give it an ultimate high five for fun!




About the Author:
Amanda Formaro, author of Duct Tape Mania and Rubber Band Mania, is a Midwest mother of four who has been creating crafts for kids for over 20 years. She has been published in several major magazine including ParentsRedbook, and Family Fun, and her websites including Disney's Family.com and spoonful.com. Her passion for crafting resonates in her blog, CraftsbyAmanda.com, where she shares tutorials with step-by-step photos for adults and kids alike. Amanda loves the creative process and trying new things, and especially likes making something from nothing. Visit her Facebook and Twitter pages for more!

Comments

  1. I love that Duck Tape comes in so many fun colors and patterns now! It would be fun to make some crafts and use it for different things. What a super book.
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  2. I have tried so many crafts, but haven't tried duct tape - yet! This post has me seeing just how cute!! things you can make. I must do this soon!

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  3. The origin of duct tape is very interesting! We use it all the time, but not for crafts. I'll have to buy some colorful rolls and make something.

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  4. what a fun book! I could see this being very useful for those snowy days. I had no idea about the origin of duct tape!

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