The author of Citadel Press's hugely successful Captain Visual's Big Book of Balloon Art presents a comprehensive companion volume of new sculptures (from New Years hats to jack o'-lanterns) that suit holidays, festivals, and just plain fun days throughout the year. Captain Visual's Big Book of Holiday Balloon Art has been designed to both stand alone and serve as a followup to the good Captain's first book Oversized (8 1/2 x 11) and comprehensive (over 100 designs), this book includes a free balloon starter kit The Captain's exclusive tri-view diagrams make this the easiest-to-follow how-to book on the market. Now balloon twisters can brilliantly color their world and entertain others, regardless of the day or the occasion Captain Visual's Big Book of Holiday Balloon Art is a fun, informative book for any sculptor, whether novice or professional.

Illustrated beginners manual with a variety of balloon characters and easy-to-follow instructions.

Rubber rabbits... bubbly bees... balloon dogs, camels, and frogs. These are just a few of the colourful, rubbery animals that can be created out of simple balloons. Used by clowns and magicians to delight and entertain audiences, the art of balloon sculpting is now available to all. In this delightful book clown balloonologist, Dr Dropo, shares his secrets for making dozens of popular balloon figures. Includes the following: giraffe, mouse, swan, ladybug, squirrel, hummingbird, bumblebee, Brontosaurus, Tyrannosaurus, alligator, cobra, parrot, penguin, seal balancing a ball on his nose, Captain Marvel, extraterrestrial, troll, Bubbles the clown, aeroplane, flyers, spinners, whistlers, pirate sword, a balloon gun that shoots bubbly bullets, and many others. Over 50 figures in all. Easy-to-make, fun-to-create.

As easy as it is fun There's nothing like a balloon animal to brighten the face of a child - or any adult big enough to admit it. With this book, you can learn to make these festive animals yourself. Easy-to-follow instructions will help readers of all ages twist and sculpt fantastic balloon creatures in no time. Starting with the simple balloon dog and rabbit, readers work up to slightly more involved animals, including the balloon teddy bear holding a tulip and two lovebirds kissing in a heart.

Bring out your child’s creativity and imagination with more than 60 artful activities in this completely revised and updated edition Art making is a wonderful way for young children to tap into their imagination, deepen their creativity, and explore new materials, all while strengthening their fine motor skills and developing self-confidence. The Artful Parent has all the tools and information you need to encourage creative activities for ages one to eight. From setting up a studio space in your home to finding the best art materials for children, this book gives you all the information you need to get started. You’ll learn how to: * Pick the best materials for your child’s age and learn to make your very own * Prepare art activities to ease children through transitions, engage the most energetic of kids, entertain small groups, and more * Encourage artful living through everyday activities * Foster a love of creativity in your family

Learn to make 20 lifelike balloon animals including a cobra, snail, dinosaur, hummingbird, lion, bat and penguin.