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Quilled Mandalas: 30 Paper Projects for Creativity and Relaxation

Alli Bartkowski · Lark
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Two hot trends - paper quilling and mandala-themed crafting - come together in 30 new projects from the co-owner of the popular company, Quilled Creations. Alli Bartkowski explains the basic tools and techniques of quilling, from curling and crimping the paper to forming scrolls, strips,...
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Hot Wheels

Sara Green · Bellwether Media
Pages: 24

"Engaging images accompany information about Hot Wheels. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
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51 Things to Make with Paper Plates

FIONA HAYES · QEB Publishing
Pages: 79
Format: Hardcover

51 Things to Make with Paper Plates, transforms unwanted paper plates into Angels, Dragons, Sailboats and much more. Perfect activities for parent and child to create together. The 51 projects feature a well-balanced mix of techniques, materials, colors and styles for a range of ages.
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Fabulous Felt: How to Make Beautiful Accessories and Decorations

Corinne Lapierre · Search Pr Ltd
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

30 easy-to-make, stylish decorations all made from felt. The book includes templates, a comprehensive techniques section, guide to embroidery stitches and beautiful hand-drawn illustrations to accompany every project. The projects include mug hugs, hanging decorations, seasonal decorations,...
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Woodwork: A Step-by-Step Photographic Guide to Successful Woodworking

DK Publishing · DK
Format: Hardcover

From carving and veneering to jewelry boxes and custom cabinetry, Woodwork is the ultimate visual guide to every essential woodworking technique. Featuring an attractive range of finely crafted projects in easy-to-follow step-by-step detail, from household items to furniture, Woodwork is an inspiring...
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Dog Medicine: How My Dog Saved Me from Myself

Julie Barton · Penguin Books
Pages: 256
Format: Print book

An honest and deeply moving debut memoir about a young woman's battle with depression and how her dog saved her life "Dog Medicine simply has to be your next must-read." - Cheryl Strayed At twenty-two, Julie Barton collapsed on her kitchen floor in Manhattan. She was one year...
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Motown: The Sound of Young America

Adam White · Thames & Hudson Ltd.
Pages: 399
Format: Print book

The official visual history of Motown, the legendary record label that brought us some of the greatest recording artists of all time -- from Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson to Marvin Gaye and The Jackson 5 -- and changed music forever The music of Motown defined an era. From...
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Green Crafts for Children: 35 step-by-step projects using natural, recycled, and found materials

EMMA HARDY · CICO Books
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

35 creative projects for children using natural and recycled materials Making their own toys, games, gifts, and ornaments encourages children to use their creative flair - and if they can use component parts that are adapted or recycled, so much the better for them and the planet. None...
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Crochet Red: Crocheting for Women's Heart Health

Laura Zander · Sixth&Spring Books
Format: Paperback

Stitchers and knitters have had their chance-now crocheters also get the opportunity to contribute to the fight against womens heart disease! This third book in Laura Zanders successful Stitch Red series offers more than just stunning projects its an appeal to women to take charge of their...
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Folded Book Art: 35 beautiful projects to transform your books?create cards, display scenes, decorations, gifts, and more

Clare Youngs · CICO Books
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover

Create a fantastic world of delight with these 35 inspiring projects - all made from old books!Create a fantastic world of delight with these 35 inspiring projects - all made from old books! Follow Clare Youngs' simple step-by-step projects to make a huge variety of creative book art projects....
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Quilts and Health

Marsha MacDowell · Indiana University Press
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

Name an illness, medical condition, or disease and you will find quiltmaking associated with it. From Alzheimer's to Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Lou Gehrig's Disease to Crigler-Najjar Syndrome, and for nearly every form of cancer, millions of quilts have been made in support of personal...
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Wood Shop: Handy Skills and Creative Building Projects for Kids

Margaret Larson · Storey Publishing, LLC
Pages: 216
Format: Paperback

Come on, kids: Grab a hammer, step up to the workbench, and get ready to measure, saw, drill, and make cool things! Wood Shop is an exciting introduction for today's kids to an age-old tradition: building with wood. With step-by-step photographs and clear instructions, aspiring woodworkers...
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The Handbook of Vintage Cigarette Lighters

Stuart L Schneider · Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
Pages: 176
Format: Print book

Extraordinary cigarette lighters can be found in the strangest of places--in a garage sale, at a swap meet, perhaps even in your own basement. This convenient, revised and updated handheld guide introduces a history of lighters through a comprehensive, alphabetical presentation of styles,...
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Love Me, Feed Me: Sharing with Your Dog the Everyday Good Food You Cook and Enjoy

Judith Jones · Knopf
Format: Hardcover

From the esteemed food editor and author Judith Jones a charming practical guide to sharing the pleasures of home cooking with your dog Doesnrsquot manrsquos best friend deserve a little more than cardboard-dry kibble day in and day out Judith Jones thinks so and in this delightful new cookbook...
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