Craft-A-Day: 365 Simple Handmade Projects

There is little the kids or adults won’t find to do for even more than 365 days, as Goldschadt, a freelance graphic designer and crafter with 10 years' experience, takes us through a year of designs (with templates) of everything a human might need, from a robot magnet to the gentle lion cupcake topper. While heavy on cupcake toppers, from foxes to whales and lightning bolts, the work offers a few surprises, like the garden gnome for the terrarium (to be made during Gnome Week) or the 3-D Christmas ball, all easily adaptable as gift tags, cards, and ornaments for any time of the year. Ladybug pincushions and chick finger puppets abound year-round, along with a list of the felt and sticks and templates that make it all happen. More than 400 photos. (Oct. 2)