As a Public Youth Service Librarian, I LOVED THIS. A lot of these crafts I do as passive programs and have gotten from bot Pinterest + TikTok. I would have been able to figure out the logistics on my own but having it in this short and neat format helped to much! There weren't too many words, and the crafts and terminology was up to date. "Trinket Shelf" made my scream. My kids know what a trinket shelf is. The pictures were also very aesthetically pleasing. The entire book was both inspirational and easy to follow.

Very colorful and fun! This feels like an updated/on-trend version of the craft books popular in the late 90s and early 2000s. I go through phases of craftiness, and looking through this book was good for getting some ideas moving. The instructions are clear and the crafts approachable with varying levels of difficulty. A lot of what is presented can be changed up to suit your own interests, or to make a more personalized gift. Will definitely be trying some of these out!

It's a cute book. Handful of ready crafts, though more for kids and teenagers. Simple steps and simple list of items needed to do them.

I truly truly love this so much! It is bright and fun and beginner friendly. I love hosting craft parties and this would be the perfect gift for someone like me. Love the personalized tidbits. All of the crafts seem incredibly accessible and make it easy to dive in without breaking the bank. Personalized gifts are my absolute favorite and I’m so excited to make some of these!

This book is perfect for Pinterest and TikTok loving crafters. It has so many viral clay projects that I have seen on TikTok and Pinterest and have been dying to do. Finally, I have through step by steps instructions for these projects so I can finally start making them!

This is the perfect book for beginners and advanced crafters who are looking for some new ideas. There is excellent advice on selling or gifting crafts as well as hosting your very own craft parties with friends. The instructions are easy to follow and include great details of working with clay that I have usually overlooked. The crafts are so cute and unique, my favorite is the matchbook shrine!

What a cute book! I loved all the little crafts they present. These look like easy crafts that would make excellent gifts. The pictures and instructions were easy to follow and made all the projects look like anyone could do them.

This was such a fun crafty book! Full of so many different projects. I absolutely loved the little pool with the duck, so stinking cute! Very easy to follow and projects any age will love.

The projects were very cute, and the instructions were clear and well written. A solid add on purchase for libraries where crafting, particularly clay work is popular.

This book has aesthetically please photographs, text, and graphics throughout. The instructions are detailed and easy to understand and follow. The crafts featured in this book are diverse, cute, and beginner friendly. While there are some featured crafts I might skip, most of these craft ideas would work well for teen craft library programs. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in trying air-dry clay crafts since that is this book's strong suit.

Having step-by step photos of each stage to follow along with was incredibly helpful as a visual person. I also loved that each section had its own list of what tools would be needed but still encouraging creativity like changing the colors or other aspects. I think that this was written well and I found it relatable because I am also someone who loves to try all different kinds of crafts and rotate through them. I also love that it opened me to new skills that I can use in other craft aspects, not just the specific creations listed.

Big, big thank you to Alexa Pedrero, Chronicle Books, and NetGalley for the opportunity to check out Nifty Gifty in digital format. I will share my review to Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and Goodreads upon release. This cute little book is full of great step by step directions for making gifts for your friends, family, and anyone else in your life that appreciates handmade love. The magnets are so so cute - and I had to try to make the bookmarks as well. This book would be so useful to keep around if you needed to make a housewarming gift, birthday gift, etc. and wanted it to feel special and unique to your friend. I love the choices of gifts included and the directions are pretty clear and easy to understand. The pictures give good visuals for how to complete each of the gifts. I may have to make a few of these for myself as well. Thanks again! 4.2/5 stars.

Such a cute book. Perfect for those people who like a quick craft ! The pictures really pop in this book.i loved the swimming pool the best.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

Unfortunate the gift ideas in this book, even if made well, look like a 3rd grade art project. The majority of projects are made from clay, then painted - the book title should probably reflect this - "Nifty Gifty clay gifts"

Nifty Gifty is a craft book filled with cute gift ideas. The instructions come complete with easily obtainable materials and step-by-step-instructions. If you have family and friends who love knick-knacky, trinkety things, this book is for you.

Love this book!! All of the crafts are so cute. The instructions are clear and the materials are accessible. I love the photography within-- a great book for ideas of gifts to make, or a great book to gift to a crafter!

This little book of gifts is awesome! A lot of unique ideas that can be expanded on. Home made gifts are just the best!

#NetGalley #NiftyGifty #AlexaPedrero

I am not familiar with this author or her TikTok’s. My kids love crafting. It’s great, them being creative and all… but you end up over run by not so cute random items filling your house. If you also have crafty kids who make not so aesthetic items, this book is for you! Filled with cute gifts you’ll actually want! This is for sure a must by for crafty people,

This is such a fun and eccentric collection of crafts! I honestly think that there should have been more though- or at least image variations on different themes for the mint tin wallet and others.

Personal favorite is the carved eraser stamps that is such a neat and awesome use of the material!

Nifty Gifty makes my heart happy! I love to give hand-made gifts, and this book is full of inspiration.

The images and instructions are very straight forward and should be super fun and easy to follow along.

I love the idea of having some friends over and having a craft night making the fruit magnets or picture holders!

Thank you to NetGalley & Chronicle Books for the ARC!