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Tiny Houses Built with Recycled Materials: Inspiration for Constructing Tiny Homes Using Salvaged and Reclaimed Supplies

Ryan Mitchell · Adams Media
Pages: 157
Format: Paperback

Join the tiny house trend!

The tiny house movement is a big trend with a very small footprint. Extremely small house, with less than 1,000 square feet of space, are environmentally friendly, less expensive than typical homes, and often movable. Tiny Houses Built with Recycled...
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Heritage Doll Clothes: Sew 20 American Outfits for Your 18-Inch Dolls

Joan Hinds · Fons & Porter
Pages: 159
Format: Print book

Create historically adorable doll clothes!Celebrate America's signature fashions--on a smaller scale! For the first time in one book, you'll find 20 historical outfits for your 18-inch doll, all based on popular looks from decades past. Dress your doll for a Colonial ball in an elegant...
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Complete Crochet Course: The Ultimate Reference Guide

SHANNON MULLETT-BOWLSBY · Lark Crafts
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

From renowned crochet designer Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby comes the ultimate reference manual for the absolute beginner.
Filled with step-by-step photography throughout for an easy-to-follow and fully visual experience, this unparalleled guide teaches you how to crochet from the very first...
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Soldered Alchemy: 24 Jewelry Projects Using New Soft-Solder Techniques

Laura Beth Love · Fons & Porter
Format: Print book

Wire wrapping and soft soldering come together for jewelry-making magic!For too long, solder has been an afterthought in jewelry-making - used only for bezels and connections - but not anymore! In Soldered Alchemy, youll learn new, creative ways to make solder the starring element of your...
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Learn to Crochet: 25 quick and easy crochet projects to get you started

Nicki Trench · CICO Books
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback

Learn to crochet with designer and teacher Nicki Trench Nicki Trench has taught hundreds of people how to crochet, so she knows what beginners need: clear instructions, and simple patterns on which to practice their newly-learned skills. Learn to Crochet starts with a step-by-step techniques...
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Dressmaking: The Indispensable Guide

Julia Fallon · Firefly Books
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

A practical illustrated guide to techniques, tools and troubleshooting from a couture dressmaker. This book is a beautifully presented and comprehensive resource for dressmakers new to the craft and for those who want to take their skills further. It features scores of step-by-step...
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Rubber Band Charm Jewelry: Popstar bracelets & rings that sparkle and shine

Maggie Marron · Taunton Press
Format: Book

The Rainbow Loom, Cra-Z Loom, and Fun Loom have taken the tween set by storm--girls and boys alike are wearing all sorts of bracelets and other jewelry with colorful rubber bands.  This booklet offers all the basics for weaving bracelets with a loom or without, along with 12 rubber...
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Sew Creative: 13 Projects to Make Your Own • Tons of Techniques

Jennifer Pol Colin · C&T Publishing / FunStitch Studio
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback

Get kids excited about sewing with projects they will actually want to make, such as a critter coin pouch, chalkboard backpack, mermaid tail blanket, glow-in-the-dark light bulb, traveler neck pillow, and more! Each of the 13 projects includes an element of fantasy and can easily be customized...

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Naturally Bug-Free: 67 Nontoxic Recipes for Repelling Mosquitoes, Ticks, Fleas, Ants, Moths & Other Pesky Insects

Stephanie L. Tourles · Storey Publishing
Pages: 175
Format: Print book

Protect yourself, your children, your pets, and your home from bugs - without using harsh or toxic chemicals! Herbalist Stephanie Tourles offers 75 simple recipes for safe, effective bug repellents you can make at home from all-natural ingredients. For protection from mosquitos, ticks,...
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The Electrician's Trade Demystified

David Herres · McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition
Format: Paperback

Supercharge your CAREER as an ELECTRICIAN! Are you an aspiring journeyman or master electrician? The Electrician's Trade DeMYSTiFieD makes it shockingly easy to prepare for licensing exams and onthe- job success. Written in a step-by-step format, this practical guide describes the typical...
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Vintage Parties: A Guide to Throwing Themed Events—from Gatsby Galas to Mad Men Martinis and Much More

Linda Hansson · Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Invite your nearest and dearest for a celebration¬ - vintage style! Vintage bloggers Linda Hansson, Louise Lemming, and Emma Sundh reveal their secrets for throwing the best parties, festivities, and fetes with a nostalgic twist. With this beautiful reference for hosting themed get-togethers,...
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Handmade Beauty: Natural Recipes for your Face, Body and Hair

Juliette Goggin
Format: Print book

Handmade Beauty is an inspirational guide to making skincare and haircare products at home. Cosmetic experts Juliette Goggin and Abi Righton show how, with a few basic materials and some kitchen equipment, anyone can craft simple yet effective recipes with natural ingred

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Complete Guide to Making Wooden Clocks, 3rd Edition: 37 Woodworking Projects for Traditional, Shaker & Contemporary Designs

John A. Nelson · Fox Chapel Publishing
Pages: 178
Format: Paperback

This complete guide to wooden clock making shows how to construct a wide variety of traditional, Shaker, and contemporary clocks.37 projects for traditional, Shaker and contemporary clocksStep-by-step photo tutorial for making a Shaker coffin-style clockIncludes a bonus pattern pack with...
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The Book of Bags: 30 Stylish Projects for Beautifully Sewn Bags

Cheryl Owen · IMM Lifestyle Books
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

Find a bag to suit every outfit and occasion in this delightful collection of 30 easy-to-make bags. The Book of Bags offers step-by-step sewing projects suitable for experienced crafters and newcomers alike. Each bag can be given a completely different look simply by changing the fabric....
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Ultimate Slime: DIY Tutorials for Crunchy Slime, Fluffy Slime, Fishbowl Slime, and More Than 100 Other Oddly Satisfying Recipes and Projects--Totally Borax Free!

Alyssa Jagan · Quarry Books
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback

Who knows what makes playing with slime so tactually satisfying. Whatever the reason, Ultimate Slime is here with over 100 borax-free recipes invented by the CraftySlimeCreator, Alyssa Jagan.

Written by Alyssa Jagan, popular Instagram slimer of @CraftySlimeCreator fame, Ultimate...
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