Rubber band crafts are the latest craze -from the school yard and slumber parties to craft rooms and beyond, everyone can join in the fun. Using a small and inexpensive plastic loom or by tying by hand, it's possible to create an infinite array of bright and colorful rings, bracelets, accessories, and gifts from nothing more than simple rubber bands. It's the quick, easy and accessible craft that's taking the world by storm.

Loom Band It provides step-by-step instructions for 60 original projects, using every color in the rainbow. Make a ring to match every outfit, swap bracelets with your friends and customize your handbags with bespoke rubber band straps. There's even tutorials for super cool sandals and an eye-catching cell phone sleeve, too. What could be more rewarding than presenting friends, family and neighbors with a custom-made fun and funky rubber band gift.

Looms have never been so popular and these tutorials give you all you need to make your own elaborate patterns and designs, as well as providing inspiration for customizing your crafts. Ping through these loom ideas, stretch your imagination, and you'll become an accomplished loomineer in no time!

While you wait for your book to arrive, enjoy these links to begin your looming fun! Just cut and paste the link into your browser to get started:

http://youtu.be/w_3ESA_dfiA

http://youtu.be/SNe2kAqKA-U

http://youtu.be/cYaqqLQRhas

Autorentext

Kat Roberts is a designer, author, avid crafter, and upcycler living in Brooklyn, NY. From jewelry, to bags, to shoes, she has had a love of all things accessories for as long as she can remember and is now fortunate enough not only to make them herself, but to teach others how to make them as well.

Tessa Sillars-Powell is a professional crafter with a background in Film and Theater. She obtained a First Class Honors degree in Theater Design at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff, Wales, where she was awarded the Paul Kimpton Prize for Innovation.