Pop-Out & Paint Horse Breeds Create Paper Models of 10 Different Breeds

by Littlefield, Cindy A.

• ISBN13: 9781603429634
• ISBN10: 1603429638
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-11-16
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Summary

Horse-loving kids dream of having a steed or two of their very own. Now, with Pop-Out & Paint Horse Breeds, they can play out their dreams more fully by creating their own herd of model paper horses. The author also offers instuctions on how to make a simple stable and tiny accessories, including a curry comb, a halter, a hay bale, show ribbons, and a jump. Using a few basic craft supplies '¬ ; acrylic paints, craft glue, embroidery fl oss, and yarn '¬ ; kids will have hours of fun applying authentic paint markings and mane and tail features to pop-out breed templates. Easy-to-follow step-by-step photographic instructions are designed especially for ages 8 to 12. Quick summaries of the characteristics of each breed add to the crafter'¬"s knowledge and appreciation of the horse. Easy to make yet startlingly realistic, each durable model is painted on both sides, and the completed horses can stand up for play or display. The sturdy outline left in the book provides a stencil for making additional models. From the black sheen of the majestic Friesian to the distinctive spots of the Appaloosa, children will fi nd exciting challenges and satisfaction in learning how to create models of all their favorite horse breeds.

Author Biography

Cindy A. Littlefield is the author of Pop-Out & Paint Horse Breeds and Pop-Out & Paint Farm Animals, as well as Horse Games & Puzzles and Sea Life Games & Puzzles. She is a freelance writer/editor who develops online craft and recipe content for Family.com, a division of the Disney Internet Group. She was previously a senior editor at FamilyFun magazine. She lives in Conway, Massachusetts.

Table of Contents

Meet the Horses
The Rocking Tennessee Walker * The Thundering Thoroughbred * The Shaggy Shetland * The Mighty Morgan * The Flashy Friesian * The Sassy Saddlebred * The Quick Quarter Horse * The Colossal Clydesdale * The Splashy Appaloosa * The Elegant Arabian

Make the Models
Step 1. Collect Your Supplies
Step 2. Paint Your Horse
Step 3. Add the Mane and Tail
Step 4. Finish Up

Build a Tabletop Stable
Create Some Fun Horse Accessories