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Lena Corwin's Made by Hand: A Collection of Projects to Print, Sew, Weave, Dye, Knit, or Otherwise Create

Lena Corwin · Stewart, Tabori and Chang
Format: Hardcover

In 2009, tastemaker and bestselling author Lena Corwin turned the top floor of her Brooklyn brownstone into a studio and began hosting classes for local crafters. In Lena Corwin's Made by Hand, she re-creates and builds upon her popular workshop series in order to reach crafters in Brooklyn...
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Making Masks

Toby Reynolds · Windmill Books, 2016.
Pages: 24
Format: eBook

Learn to create your very own masks -- and then wear them! Make them out of ordinary household items such as felt, paper, cardboard, and Popsicle sticks. This book uses easy instructions and accessible text to teach readers how to make each mask, including a lion, rabbit, owl, and robot....
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The Wildlife-Friendly Vegetable Gardener: How to Grow Food in Harmony with Nature

Tammi Hartung · Storey
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

This one-of-a-kind book shows you how to create a peaceful co-existence between your vegetable garden and the wildlife who consider it part of their habitat. By understanding and working with the surrounding environment - instead of continually fighting it - you'll reap a larger harvest...
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Clay Modeling

Toby Reynolds · Windmill Books, ©2016.
Pages: 24
Format: eBook

Get ready to get creative with clay! This book introduces readers to the world of clay modeling and provides step-by-step instructions for fun models, such as penguins, robots, monsters, and trains. Age-appropriate and straightforward text is paired with photographs of each step of the modeling...
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Seamless Sewing Projects

Veronica Yang · Capstone Press
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

This collection of how-to projects will take a crafty kid's imagination to the next level. Building on a base interest of sewing this book will show kids the basics--and beyond!
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Karina Garcia's Must-Try DIYs: 20 Crafts & Life Hacks

KARINA GARCIA · Sizzle Press
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

Unleash your creativity with these 20 easy do-it-yourself projects from YouTube sensation Karina Garcia.In this follow-up to her bestseller, Karina Garcia's DIY Slime, Karina provides step-by-step instructions for her favorite crafts and hacks including ten never-before-seen projects...
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Paper Birds: 25+ Projects to Copy, Cut, and Fold

Hiroshi Hayakawa · Lark Crafts

Origami takes flight with these 25 beautiful bird projects, from a cockatiel, horned owl, and hummingbird to the exotic albatross and extinct dodo. Just photocopy the templates onto cardstock score, cut, and fold and, finally, interlock the joints to create a dimensional creature. All the projects...
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Knitting Projects You'll Purl Over

Kelly McClure · Capstone Press
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding

This collection of how-to projects will take a crafty kid's imagination to the next level. Building on a base interest of knitting, this book will show kids the basics--and beyond!
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DIY Circus Lab for Kids: A Family- Friendly Guide for Juggling, Balancing, Clowning and Show-Making

Jackie Leigh Davis · Quarry Books
Pages: 151
Format: Flexibound

DIY Circus Lab for Kids gives families everything they need to produce their own circus Author Jackie Leigh Davis invites the you into the international youth circus community, then dives into the circus skill families: juggling, acrobatics, manipulation, balance, and clowning. The book...
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101 Kids Activities That Are the Bestest, Funnest Ever!: The Entertainment Solution for Parents, Relatives & Babysitters!

Holly Homer · Page Street Publishing
Format: Paperback

Never again will you hear the all too common call of, I'm bored! with this kid pleaser for many ages. Whether your kid is 3, 5 or 12 years old it's hard to keep them entertained all day, or even for a few hours. But now, when they ask to watch television because they're bored,...
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Groundbreaking Food Gardens: 73 Plans That Will Change the Way You Grow Your Garden

Niki Jabbour · Storey
Pages: 263
Format: Paperback

Follow your zany muse and get creative with your vegetable garden. Niki Jabbour brings you 73 novel and inspiring food garden designs that include a cocktail garden featuring all the ingredients for your favorite drinks, a spicy retreat comprising 24 varieties of chile peppers, and a garden...
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The $50 Home Makeover: 75 Easy Projects to Transform Your Current Space into Your Dream Place--for $50 or Less!

Shaunna West · Adams Media
Format: Hardcover

Stunning and easy projects for less than $50 each!With The $50 Home Makeover, you can finally turn your living space into your home! This inspiring book offers 75 fun and creative ideas that will help give your place the stylish, modern look that you've always wanted--without having...
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Race Cars

Chris Bowman · Blastoff! Readers
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

Whether racing around a paved track, down a straight lane, or across a dirt course, all race cars have one thing in common. They are chasing the checkered flag! No matter their shape or color, race cars are designed for speed. This title revs readers up as it winds through information about...
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Farm animals

Robyn Hardyman · Bellwether Media
Pages: 24
Format: Print book

"Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to make origami farm animals. The text level and subject matter are intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
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The LEGO Christmas Ornaments Book, Volume 2: 16 Designs to Spread Holiday Cheer!

CHRIS MCVEIGH · No Starch Press
Pages: 216
Format: Hardcover

Building instructions for 15 clever Christmas ornaments that can be built from standard LEGO parts that fans are likely to have in their collection. These small and uncomplicated ornaments are quick to build and a joy to display.Readers can build 15 classic Christmas designs including a gingerbread...
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