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"Spread the joy and craft of books in your family with Making Books with Kids. An inspiring collection of ideas and projects for encouraging an artistic spirit in children! Making Books with Kids features more than 25 creative, kid-friendly projects in design, illustration, paper decorating, binding techniques and more. Book artist and author Esther K. Smith offers an exciting resource of easy-to-follow instructions supported throughout with step-by-step,...
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Polymer clay is one of the most versatile craft projects on the market â€" you can cut, carve, stamp, mold, sculpt and add texture, all to create individualized jewelry. With easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, and the author’s “can do‿ attitude, success is a sure bet. Shirley Rufener will guide you through basic techniques and 25 projects. Discover how to simulate the look of glass, enamel, fine porcelain and chalked ceramics,...
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Stash is a crochet term for leftover or oddball yarn. Stash-Busting is finding a project that use small amounts of yarns. In this amazing book you will find over 40 designs all made with small amounts of different sizes of yarns for home, baby and accessories! Designs include gnome coasters, little gnomes, easy doilies, afghans, hot pads, baby blankets, baby slippers, a ladies shawlette, jewelry and more!
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40 simple French homestyle sewing, patchwork, appliqué and embroidery projects for you to make at home. Be inspired by classic French country chic with vintage lace, floral fabric and beautiful embellishments. Author Lise Meunier provides easy-to-follow instructions for an eclectic variety of needlecraft designs, including practical items such as aprons and bag designs and decorative items such as picture frames, lamp shades, cushions and duvets,...
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-- Notes from Nancy • Spiral binding allows the book to lay flat for hands-free reference while you sew, cut or press. • Clear, concise instructions and detailed illustrations help make even the most advanced techniques easy to understand and successfully execute. A wealth of information and instruction from your favorite sewing expert is at your fingertips in this go-to guide! Stitch with ease and assurance with Nancy Zieman's...
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Stitch For A Good Cause! This one-of-a-kind compilation features needlecraft creations donated by more than 70 designers from around the world. Proceeds from the sale of this book will go toward the Copyright Protection Fund, which was created to help protect the needlecraft industry from copyright violations, as well as increase awareness of copyright issues. Designs include a wide range of styles and motifs, from animals, landscapes, and fantasy,...
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Micro macramé is a term in jewelry making that refers to the tiny knots made with much thinner cords than traditional macramé art. Through 20 projects, this book aims to turn any novice jewelry maker into a master of this emerging technique. Many of the projects are bracelets, which are popular and quick to work up, but this book also includes necklaces and other projects for variety. This technique-focused book also teaches jewelry makers how to...
30) Flower arranging
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A comprehensive guide to flower arranging that provides expert tips on choosing, preparing, and arranging fresh and dried flowers.
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Decorate in Style with Colorful, Cozy Handknits From inviting afghans and throws to a playful cozy for a French press and a mini sweater for a wine bottle, YarnPlay at Home Inside YarnPlay • a guide to "living with color" that shows you how to choose colors that complement the pieces you already have and create the right mood • a wide variety of projects, both big and small, from kitschy cozies to full-size blankets and throws • stash-busters...
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Sweet Paper Crafts offers 25 unique DIY paper accents that make any home or celebration a little brighter. Make tiny star garlands to string over the mantel, delicate flower wreaths for the front door, cheerful package toppers, and much more! Mollie Greene's distinctive layered style incorporates collage techniques and use of found scraps, book pages, magazines, and old record jackets. With helpful templates, step-by-step photographs, beautiful shots...
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The centuries-old art of origami - Japanese paper folding - produces remarkable paper creations that exhibit extraordinary realism and delicate beauty. Enthusiasts if this wonderful craft will welcome this challenging new collection of paper sculptures designed by John Montroll, renowned origami expert.Twenty-five intricately detailed paperfolding projects feature strikingly lifelike animals from land,...
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The holiday craft team of Kasey Rogers and Mark Wood supply do-it-yourselfers with grand Christmas projects to spruce up the home during this festive season. This team whips up some elegant decorations from the rustic nostalgia of their Country Cabin Christmas to the tradition of a red and white Candy Cane Christmas. Step-by-step instructions show how to create a children's table featuring whimsical toy soldier designs on a tablecloth, centerpiece,...
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Featuring knitting designs for fashion-conscious stitchers, the scarf patterns in this collection are easy to make and fun to wear. The 14 projects include Slinky, Silky Waves; Wonder and Whimsy; Bryant Park Neckerchief; Pineapple Hearts; and Meanderlust. Most projects can be finished in a couple days or even a few hours and are ideal for on-the-go crafting.
39) Spin to Knit
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Knitters who want new worlds to conquer can reach for this guide to handspinning their own designer yarns. A rundown on equipment introduces the drop spindle, supported spindle, niddy-noddy, McMorran balance, and yarn meter, while the following sections include choosing wool and other fibers, presenting knitting patterns suitable for handspun yarn, and in-depth profiles of real urban spinners. For crafters who want to experiment with spinning but...
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Halloween Crafts: Eerily Elegant DecorLet Mark Wood and Kasey Rogers take you on a ghoulish frolic far away from ho-hum Hallowe'ens in this, their refreshing reinvention of the spooky holiday. In Halloween Crafts: Eerily Elegant Decor, you'll learn how to make your own "Instant Ancestors," Creepy, Drippy, Candles, stylish masks with panache, incredible centerpieces, decorations and place settings. Take a break from the traditional orange and black...