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Washi Tape: 101+ Ideas for Paper Crafts, Book Arts, Fashion, Decorating, Entertaining, and Party Fun!

Courtney Cerruti · Quarry Books
Format: Book

If you have never heard of washi tape, get ready to enter a bright new world of paper crafts! Originating in Japan, washi paper is stronger than wood-pulp paper making it perfect for use in projects like origami and scrapbooking. The tape is low tack and slightly transparent, and add in a mix of adorable...
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Classic Kicks for Little Feet: 16 Knitted Shoe Styles for Baby's First Year

Helga Spitz · Sixth&Spring Books
Pages: 64
Format: Hardcover

Cute booties; grown-up style: these 16 irresistible shoes for children look just like their adult counterparts! From ballerina slippers and moon boots to basketball sneakers and espadrilles, thisadorable collection features 16 booties that mimic actual adult styles. Created for babies...
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The Organic Composting Handbook: Techniques for a Healthy, Abundant Garden

Dede Cummings · W W Norton
Pages: 166
Format: Paperback

Great compost is one of the most important secrets of successful organic gardening. In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about the various methods of composting and how to adapt them to your home and garden. With full-color photographs and easy-to-follow...
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Holley Carburetors: How to Rebuild

Mike Mavrigian · CarTech
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Author Mike Mavrigian guides you through each important stage of the Holley carb rebuilding process, so you have the best operating carburetor for a particular engine and application. In addition, he explains carb identification as well as idle, mid-range and high-speed circuit operation,...
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Tool School: The Complete Guide to Using Your Tools from Tape Measures to Table Saws

Monte Burch · Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Learn the tools and the techniques with this invaluable resource for every woodworker.With any project, having the right tools is only half the battle. It’s knowing how to use them that can make or break a project. Tool School is the all-in-one, easy-to-use reference for every woodworking...
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100 Colorful Ripple Stitches to Crochet: 50 Original Stitches & 50 Fabulous Colorways for Blankets and Throws

Leonie Morgan · St. Martin's Griffin
Format: Paperback

Colorful Ripple Stitches to Crochet by Leonie Morgan is a wonderfully illustrated and easy-to-use guide to making and using ripple stitches in delightful and inspiring colorways perfect for blankets throws and accessories With original stitch designs to choose from using color and texture...
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Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden: A Natural Approach to Pest Control

Jessica Walliser · Timber Press
Pages: 240
Format: Book

It may seem counterintuitive to want bugs in a garden, but insects are indeed valuable garden companions. Especially those species known for eating the bugs that eat plants. Assassin bugs, damsel bugs, and predatory stink bugs are all carnivores that devour the bugs that dine on a garden.

Attracting...

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AmiguruME Pets: Make Cute Crochet Animals

Allison Hoffman · Lark Crafts
Pages: 166
Format: Paperback

Crochet yourself a cute pet with the irresistible art of amigurumi!
Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small, adorable, stuffed animals and creatures - and this collection delivers on the sweetness. Crochet more than 60 projects, including dogs (Chihuahua, Yorkshire Terrier,...
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Timeless: Recreate the Classic Makeup and Hairstyles from 100 Years of Beauty

Louise Young · Running Press Adult
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

From renowned film, TV, and fashion makeup artist Louise Young-along with leading film industry hairstylist Loulia Sheppard, Timeless is the definitive step-by-step guide to the most iconic looks of a century.
Timeless is a beauty bible for the golden ages of style. Step-by-step...
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The Ultimate Router Guide: Jigs, Joinery, Projects and More...

Popular Woodworking Editors · Popular Woodworking Books
Format: Book

Learn all about the most versatile tool in your shop!What can a router add to your woodworking? Simple and complicated joinery for boxes, cabinetry, tables, chairs, doors and much more. You can produce a dizzying array of decorative edge and surface treatments--from a basic chamfer or roundover,...
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Bungee Band Bracelets & More: 12 Projects to make with bungee band & paracord

Vera Vandenbosch · Taunton Press
Format: Book

Grab your cord and jump into the latest trend in jewelry making. A simple trip to the hardware store, camping store, and now crafting store can provide you with everything you need to make the cutest, most colorful, most creative jewelry ever! Bungee Band Bracelets & More: 12 Projects to Make...
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Patchwork Loves Embroidery: Hand Stitches, Pretty Projects

Gail Pan · That Patchwork Place
Format: Paperback

Quilters, crafters, and embroiderers of all skill levels will be thrilled with these whimsical patterns from Australian designer Gail Pan. Featuring full-sized hand-embroidery designs, Patchwork Loves Embroidery is for anyone who wants to enjoy the relaxing hobby of putting needle to thread.Select...
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A Smart Girl's Guide: Travel: Everything you need to know about adventuring near and far

Aubre Andrus · American Girl
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback

Travel is all about adventure. It's about trying new things and meeting new people. This book shows you how to be a confident and happy traveler, whether you are going to your grandma's house just a few hours away or you're making a trek across the world. Filled with fun quizzes, smart...
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Decorative Knots for Jewelry and Accessories

Boutique-Sha · Stackpole Books
Format: Book

Learn to tie 78 different decorative knots to create unique handmade jewelry and other accessories.How to tie beautiful Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Celtic knots from decorative cord, hemp twine, and embroidery flossIncludes 22 projects for using the knots, plus dozens of other ideas...
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Easy Home Furniture Projects: 100 Indoor & Outdoor Projects You Can Build

Editors of Cool Springs Press · Cool Springs Pr, 2015.
Pages: 512
Format: Print book

With complete plans that include drawings, step-by-step photos, and clear how-to directions, this gigantic book has something for everyone.Build some awesome stuff and become a confident carpenter with Easy Home Furniture Projects. With the one hundred projects included in this massive...
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