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Stefania Luca, who is the artist behind the website, Non-Toy Gifts: Easy Crafts for Kids has written three kids paper crafting books. Born in Romania, she now calls Minnesota home. Both her website and books are great sources of inspiration for parents who want to raise creative kids.

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DIY Toys

I originally started following Non-Toy gifts for its DIY toys. Find her ideas for dollhouses, airports and roadways here.

Books by Stefania Luca

1. Preschool Paper Crafts: 25 Creative Crafts to Practice Hand-Eye Coordination & Scissor Skills. Published March 8, 2022.
2. The Awesome Paper Airplane Book for Kids: Creative Designs and Fun Tear-Out Projects. Published February 9, 2021
3. Paper Crafts for Kids: 25 Cut-Out Activities for Kids Ages 4-8. Published June 30, 2020.

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