Leisure Arts Plastic Canvas Collection

Kitchen Essentials
Gifted by Leisure Arts
www.leisurearts.com
Reviewed by Molly Fletcher, Editor, FaveCrafts.com
 

Coasters & Lollipop Covers 

This book of 36 plastic canvas patterns combines practical projects with ones that are pure fun. Coasters & Lollipop Covers has ideas for every season. Watermelon Coasters and Fruit Slice Coasters are perfect for a summer party on the patio, while Spooky Friends Lollipop Covers make great Halloween treats. In December, stuff stockings with Christmastime Lollipop Covers that feature Frosty, Rudolph, and Santa. Then, once the ice has thawed, brighten up a child's basket with Easter Lollipop Covers. 

Paper Doll Dress-Up

Meet Sofia, a darling plastic canvas doll who always dresses to impress. Paper Doll Dress-Up contains 22 patterns for hats, dresses, shoes, and accessories for all occasions. Sofia can relax on the beach with a towel, sandals, and beach ball, or take a trip to the ice rink in her winter cardigan, Santa hat, and ice skates. Choose from tons of other props like a sled, gingerbread cookies, dollhouse, birthday cake–even a puppy! The ideas in this book are designed for independent, quiet play, so take Sofia and her wardrobe along on car trips and doctor visits.

Party Place Mats

Purchasing a table cloth for every holiday is an expensive hassle. Save yourself time and money with the ideas inside Party Place Mats. This book offers a place mat design for five occasions: birthdays, Halloween, Christmas, and summer vacation entail . Celebration place mats add a festive flair to a run-of-the-mill table setting, while snowman or poinsettia mats give dinner a boost of Christmas spirit. My favorite tutorials is the Wine and Grapes place mat. Not only would a set of these look wonderful on my own table, but it would also make a thoughtful housewarming gift.

Seasonal Door Signs

Make your home the most festive one on the block by crafting a door decoration for every season. Seasonal Door Signs has plastic canvas patterns inspired by some of the most beloved holidays in the calendar year. Not only do Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Independence Day get their due, but this book also includes three designs that you can use for the entirety of spring and summer. With seven designs in all, you can celebrate Valentine's Day with a pair of lovestruck owls or mark the first day of spring with a gorgeous wreath covered in butterflies. No matter what your favorite season, there is a project in this book for you to love. 

Tissue Boxes & Coasters

Light up your living space with plastic canvas tissue boxes and coasters. Tissue Boxes & Coasters features four tissue box patterns and four coaster patterns that are guaranteed to put a smile on your face all year long. Cover up tissue boxes that clash with your decor. Choose from beautiful designs including Spring Blossoms, Hummingbird (my favorite!), Fall, and Christmas Fun. Carry the seasonal theme through the other rooms in your home with handmade coasters. Pansy Coasters are perfect for spring, while A Slice of Pie Coasters Set is a fun summer accent. When the weather starts to turn, stay indoors and make Fall Leaf Coasters and Penguin Coasters to get you through the chilliest months of the year.

Welcome the Seasons

This book of ten patterns is a refreshing take on door decorations. Crack open Welcome the Seasons to learn how to create signs that can be customized with interchangable panels. The Welcome Home design is just that–a home! Attach a banner to the bottom of this hanging to indicate the current season: Spring, Summer, Fall, or Winter. For an even more versatile design, try the Seasons of Welcome pattern. This simple rectangle can hold center inserts for twelve different occasions from birthdays and picnics to the first day of school, St. Patrick's Day, and more. Plus, there's a bonus design featuring autumn motifs that adds a rustic touch to your home. Try all of the patterns and see what a joy welcoming the seasons can be!