Everything Oz: The Wizard Book of Makes & Bakes

by Christine Leech, Hannah Read-Baldrey

Follow the Yellow Brick Road and get swept along by the cyclone force of Everything Oz, where dreams are brought to life. The classic tale of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum provides the inspiration for this spell-binding and creative collection of 50 makes and bakes, ranging from a Dress-up Dorothy Doll and Toto's Dog Jacket to the Tin Woodman's Heart Garland, Cowardly Lion Hand Puppet and Squashed Wicked Witch Cupcakes. The authors of the ground-breaking craft book Everything Alice, Christine Leech and Hannah Read-Baldrey, have interpreted this perennially popular tale in their own unique way to create all the projects in this latest book in the Everything - series, which is filled with yet more original and playful ideas for the eclectic craft lover. This enchanting book perfectly captures the magical essence of this faraway land. Everything Oz is brimming with new and innovative craft projects to eat, drink and wear, so slip on a pair of Ruby Slippers and accompany Hannah and Christine on their journey towards the Emerald City. Every crafter will enjoy this book, because, because, because, because, because - of the wonderful things it does!

Genres: Nonfiction, Crafts

144 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2012

Reviews

[Marina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved everything about this delightful book – the embossed foil letters on the cover, the Wizard of Oz quotes, the themed craft projects, the colourful illustrations. It’s crammed with beautiful photos and the introduction tells you about how some of these were shot, which added to my enjoyment.
Will I make anything from this book? Probably not, at least not exactly as they did. But I think this type of book works well as inspiration as much as instruction.
This book would be lovely gift to give or receive.

[Stella · Rating 3 out of 5]

As with their first book, Everything Alice, there are a few really clever, cute, and/or inspiring ideas. Unfortunately, they are surrounded by a lot of "Who would make that?!" I really like the idea of an Emerald City tea party with all green food. And the paper-cut flying monkey invitations were awesome. Good library check-out.

[Marleah (marleah_a) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now I really want to have an Oz birthday party for myself! So many of these projects are simple but look fabulous, and the instructions are well written. The photos are clear and gorgeous, and the projects carry the theme well. The projects can also be adapted with different colors or patterns so that you are not stuck in Oz.

[Rachel Bridgeman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have used this book again and again for my Oz mad munchkin. Like the other books by these ladies on Alice, this has a wide variety of crafts all themed around the Wizard of Oz. There is enough to plan a party, make gifts, bake, sculpt and decorate for anyone with a passion for Oz. Another triumph for this partnership.

[Rachel Bridgeman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is absolutely fabulous, over 50 Oz themed ideas for parties, occassions, presents or just because! They are ingeniously simple yet effective and build on the success of Everything Alice.

[Laureen · Rating 3 out of 5]

i'm going to try to make the dog cookies for the gentleman!

[Trish · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the Wizard of Oz. I don't think that I will use some of the crafts but they were neat to see.

[Jennifer Burke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Includes some great party ideas - now I want to have a Wizard of Oz party at the library!