Two new Disney books to inspire crafters

Spring break is over, and soon the long summer will stretch out in front of you ... all those days wondering how on earth to entertain your kids.

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Here's an idea: Disney crafts.

Two new crafts books, one starring Pixar characters and one featuring princesses, each includes "more than 40" projects to keep you and your children entertained.

Princess crafts include instructions to make Cinderella's tiara, a Princess castle, a Pascal papier mach hat and a Belle spoon doll. Pixar fans can create Buzz Lightyear wings, a Lightning McQueen toy car, a Nemo papier mach hat and a Mike Wazowski bean bag.

The paperback books, which sell for $7.95 each, include illustrated step-by-step instructions for each of the projects. Plus, there are "ready-to-make" projects to create from press-out card pieces or templates.

Another great source for Disney craft ideas is the company's Spoonful website, which features recipes, arts and crafts and activities, including the Monsters University pennant pictured above.

Personally, I have my eye on that Mike Wazowski pattern -- it'll make a great Christmas ornament.