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Red Ted Art, The Book

June 8, 2012

NOTE: This (hardback) book is now out of print. But I still have a small stash for sale, that I can post within the UK. Please email me on Info@redtedart.com for signed copies

Also check out my easy Paper Projects book (available online, or UK readers from me…)

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We picked crafts to appeal to all age groups. Some to do together, some for the kids to do on their own, some FOR you kids. Many of the crafts are what I consider to be โ€œchildhood classicsโ€, I want more children to making these around the world!

It makes a great gift to friends, family, teachers or carers. I challenge you not find something that you fancy making!

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I have exciting news.. well some of you may know this already… in Spring 2013 I will be publishing my first “Craft Book for Kids” – aka Red Ted Art, The Book. The book will bring you about 60 crafts aimed at children of all age groups – younger children will find plenty to do with the help of a parent and older children will be challenged to sew and try out new crafts for themselves.

You will find many of your favourite and “iconic” Red Ted Art crafts (yes, of COURSE there will be Loo Rolls) in the book, as well as brand new ones (I can’t wait to see what you will think of some of our stone crafts, glove toys, as well as a cute cute cute Advent calendar).

It will be published by Square Peg, part of the Random House Group, on of the largest general book publishing companies in the UK! It has been brewing since late December.. and the planning stages seem to go on forever. But right now I am in the mids of mad crafting and scribbling away.

I have a first draft due at the end of the month (mid June) and there will be a photoshoot in July/ August (exciting!).

On a personal note, I am very excited about documenting so many activities that I have been doing with Red Ted and Pip Squeak.. that whatever happens, this book will be very special to my family and me!

Look forward to keeping you updated!

And now. To be patient. April 2013 is still quite some time away!

UPDATE:

27th June 2012:

The FIRST BOOK DRAFT has just been submitted to my editor!! CRIKEY! What a weird feeling! 5 lovely friends reviewed it for me and helped me with typos and dodgey grammar/punctuation. So hopefully, the first draft will be ok. No doubt there will be a lot of work.

Have also been given the Photo shoot dates – 18th July is the first or 4 days! 3 weeks away, one of which we are on HOLIDAY! So I have less than 2 weeks to get all the crafts in order. CARAMBA.

The photographer looks fantastic: http://www.sarahcuttle.co.uk/ do check her out!

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  1. Cerys @ Rainy Day Mum says

    June 8, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    What wonderful news ๐Ÿ˜€ I can’t wait

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  2. Red Ted Art says

    June 8, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    Thank you Cerys!!! I can’t wait either!!!

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  3. Rebecca says

    June 8, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    That is so exciting! Ihope you’re going to need some bloggers to blab a copy, I mean rive a copy for you – hint hint!

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  4. Red Ted Art says

    June 8, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    I am hoping that the publisher (who hopefully is reading this!! Hint hint), is very generous with review copies!!!!

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  5. Terri says

    June 8, 2012 at 5:15 pm

    WooHoo!! I can’t wait!

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  6. Rashmie @ Mommy Labs says

    June 8, 2012 at 5:16 pm

    Wonderful, wonderful news! Congratulations. I know the book will be awesome!

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  7. Red Ted Art says

    June 8, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    *BEAM* thank you @Terri and @Rashmie!!

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  8. Kristi@Creative Connections for Kids says

    June 8, 2012 at 5:24 pm

    Maggie, I am so very happy for you!! Congratulations. I can’t wait to read it! Hope all goes very smoothly as you finish it up. ๐Ÿ™‚ Kristi

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  9. Melitsa @ Raising Playful Tots says

    June 8, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing it. You’ll have to come back on the show to talk about it.

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  10. Jen Fischer says

    June 8, 2012 at 5:28 pm

    Congrats!! You deserve it!

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  11. Jen says

    June 8, 2012 at 5:30 pm

    Amazing! Well done..can’t wait to see the BOOK!

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  12. Rachelle says

    June 8, 2012 at 5:37 pm

    Maggy, I’m thrilled for you and cannot wait to get my hands on my very own copy. I know it will be amazing. Wish you lots of sleep as you barrel through your deadlines.

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  13. Red Ted Art says

    June 8, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    @Jen believe you me, neither can I!! And thank you @Jen!

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  14. Aly says

    June 8, 2012 at 6:04 pm

    Eeeeeek! Good luck xxx

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  15. Red Ted Art says

    June 8, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    *thank you thank you thank you* ladies ๐Ÿ™‚

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  16. Debbie Clement says

    June 8, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    KUDOS and CONGRATS!!!!! I am so proud of you. What an honor and a delight. Brilliant choice by the publishers!!! Hip hop hooray!!!!

    Debbie Clement

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  17. Molly says

    June 8, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    I’m not in the least surprised. You thoroughly deserve to have a book published and I’m sure it’ll be the first of many. And I expect to see you on TV before long too. No pressure!

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  18. Carolin says

    June 8, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    Wow, this is amazing. Well done! I know what I’ll put on my wishlist in spring then. Just in time for when Amy will be able to do some crafts…

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  19. Red Ted Art says

    June 8, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    Sniff. Ladies, you a *wonderful*. Thank you all so so soooo much for your super kind words. *BEAMING* and *SNIFFING*.

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  20. northernmum says

    June 8, 2012 at 6:29 pm

    You are the craft goddess!

    Well done mrs xxxx

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  21. Jane @ Mama Pea Pod says

    June 8, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    So exciting, Maggy, congratulations again! Can’t wait to see it! And as you said – what a special way to document your craft time with your kids!

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  22. Malia {Playdough to Plato} says

    June 8, 2012 at 8:15 pm

    Yay!!! Congratulations. What a wonderful, well-deserved accomplishment.

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  23. Ali says

    June 8, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    Congratulations. What a exciting and busy time for you. I am sure it will be amazing.

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  24. The Monko says

    June 8, 2012 at 8:43 pm

    that is very cool, congratulations.

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  25. Mami Made It says

    June 8, 2012 at 8:58 pm

    Congratulation! That is wonderful and exciting!

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  26. se7en says

    June 9, 2012 at 12:07 am

    So excited for you!!! Hard work but so worth, it is going to be brilliant!!! I just can’t wait!!!

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  27. Christie-Childhood 101 says

    June 9, 2012 at 1:26 am

    How exciting for you! Hope the writing goes smoothly ๐Ÿ™‚

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  28. Kim @ The Educators Spin On It says

    June 9, 2012 at 1:30 am

    We are so excited for you, can’t wait to see it. Something to cherish forever with your children as well.

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  29. jackie@happyhooligans says

    June 9, 2012 at 1:37 am

    This is so fabulous, Maggy! Congratulations! I am so excited for you!

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  30. Chelsey says

    June 9, 2012 at 1:37 am

    Wow!!! So exciting!!! I can’t wait to see it!

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  31. Red Ted Art says

    June 9, 2012 at 6:48 am

    Goodness you guys, I am overwhelmed by all your lovely and kind words *thank you thank you thank you*

    ๐Ÿ™‚

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  32. The Activity Mom says

    June 9, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    SOOO exciting!!! =) Congrats

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  33. Emma @Mummymummymum says

    June 9, 2012 at 1:30 pm

    Maggy, that is amazing and so well deserved.

    xx

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  34. Naomi says

    June 10, 2012 at 6:33 pm

    Congrats! Looking forward to it!

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  35. Lara says

    June 11, 2012 at 7:32 pm

    Congratulations! Here’s to the next bestseller! x

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    • Red Ted Art says

      June 11, 2012 at 8:46 pm

      @Lara – here is to a new best seller!! ๐Ÿ™‚
      @Mrs C – brilliant!

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  36. Mrs C says

    June 11, 2012 at 8:31 pm

    Congratulations – fantastic news! I look forward to trying the projects out with Little Miss C and her little brother or sister by April 2013.

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  37. David Fowler says

    June 12, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    Maggy, this is wonderful! I’m so pleased for you and I’m sure it will be a great success.

    I kind of dropped off the blogging scene for a while, but it looks like I timed my return just right to see your great news!!

    VERY exciting!! ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Red Ted Art says

      June 12, 2012 at 1:51 pm

      Thank you David, much appreciated and I AM very excited!

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  38. Brittany @ Crafty Mischief says

    June 14, 2012 at 6:27 am

    Congrats Maggy! That’s awesome!

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  39. Sian says

    June 14, 2012 at 8:29 am

    wow, you must be so excited : ) congratulations!!! handprints included or for a seperate book? (nudge, nudge, wink, wink)

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    • Red Ted Art says

      June 14, 2012 at 3:04 pm

      Thank you Brittany! And yes, Sian, VERY excited.. as to the handprints, I think I will do an ebook.. do you reckon it should be hardcover?

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  40. Liz Burton says

    June 21, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    So excited, am absolutely thrilled for you x

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  41. Red Ted Art says

    June 21, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    Thanks Liz!!

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  42. Billy says

    June 21, 2012 at 10:03 pm

    congrats!

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  43. emma says

    June 22, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    you so deserve this, I can’t wait to pick up a copy xxx

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