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Hello Color: 25 Bright Ideas for DIY Decor

Rachel Mae Smith · Quirk Books
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover

Say goodbye to dull décor and hello to color with 25 simple DIY projects with Rachel Mae Smith, the pink-haired proprietor of popular lifestyle blog The Crafted Life!Liven up your apartment and make your home space vibrant with 25 simple and fun step-by-step home accessory projects--all...
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Accessory Projects for a Lazy Crafternoon

Stella Fields · Capstone Press
Pages: 31
Format: Print book

This how-to book shows readers how to create fashion accessories (alone or with friends) using basic craft supplies.
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Weaving on a Little Loom

Fiona Daly · Princeton Architectural Press
Format: Paperback

Weaving on a Little Loom teaches readers everything they need to know to start small-frame loom weaving, an easy and inexpensive craft that can be done at home. From setting up the loom to finishing a project, this book covers both basic and more advanced techniques, with an introduction...
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Creative Origami and Beyond: Inspiring tips, techniques, and projects for transforming paper into folded works of art

Jenny Chan · Walter Foster Publishing
Pages: 160
Format: Print book

Packed with prompts, tips, exercises, and engaging step-by-step projects, Creative Origami & Beyond takes readers through a dynamic exploration of the traditional art form.A centuries-old art form, origami has taken on new depth in today's art world, influencing trends in fashion,...
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Women Who Rock Cross-Stitch: 30 Powerful Patterns to Unleash Your Inner Icon

Anna Fleiss · Running Press Adult
Pages: 120
Format: Hardcover

Iconic musicians take center stage in Women Who Rock Cross-Stitch, a collection of rad embroidery patterns and captivating biographies that honors the women who have shaped music history. Let's face it: women rock! Whether dominating stages on a major stadium tour, charming a small coffeehouse,...
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The Gardener's Year

DK · Dorling Kindersley
Pages: 317
Format: Print book

Learn how to plan a garden that is colorful and productive throughout the entire year.The Gardener's Year is packed with timely gardening tips for a wide variety of garden projects, covering flowers and plants, fruits, vegetables and herbs, and trees and shrubs. Its vibrant galleries of what...
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From Cone to Pine Tree

Emma Carlson Berne · Lerner Publications
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding

How does a little pine cone turn into a big, green pine tree? Follow each step in nature's cycle - from small cones to towering trees - in this fascinating book!
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By Hand: The Art of Modern Lettering

Nicole Miyuki Santo · Running Press Adult
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback

Learn the beauty and joy of modern lettering with By Hand, a thoughtful collection of projects and lessons to bring unique, handmade designs into your life, home, and gatherings.In a world of screens and social media, people are constantly searching for ways to reconnect to the handmade...
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The Crochet Answer Book, 2nd Edition: Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face; Answers to Every Question You'll Ever Ask

Edie Eckman · Storey Publishing, LLC; New edition edition
Format: Book

Edie Eckmans classic QA reference is better than ever! In this revised and updated second edition, youll find helpful answers to even more crochet questions, including new questions on broomstick lace, linked stitches, crochet cables, and much more. Youll also find illustrations for left-handed...
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Rachel Ashwell The World of Shabby Chic: Beautiful Homes, My Story & Vision

Rachel Ashwell · Rizzoli
Format: Hardcover

At the heart of Shabby Chic is Rachel Ashwell's unique take on characterful, time-worn, faded elegance underpinned with total comfort and a strong practical streak. In this inspiring book, published to mark twenty-five years of bringing her special brand of beauty, comfort and function...
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The Magical World of Moss Gardening

Annie Martin · Timber Press (OR)
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback

Mosses are a gardener's dream. These emerald beauties thrive where nothing else grows, and they provide year-round interest in all climates. Deer-resistant and immune to typical garden insects and diseases, mosses offer erosion control and help prevent water run-off. Try placing these...
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Art Collecting Today: Market Insights for Everyone Passionate about Art

Doug Woodham · Allworth Press
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover

Grounded in real-life stories, Art Collecting Today is the essential practical guide to today's art market. A lightly regulated industry with more than sixty billion dollars of annual sales, the art market is often opaque and confusing to even the most experienced collectors. But whether...
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Modern Cartooning: Essential Techniques for Drawing Today's Popular Cartoons

Christopher Hart · Watson-Guptill
Format: Book

Aimed at beginner artists interested in cartooning and at the countless fans of cartoons, animation, and comics. Not only are cartoons a form of entertainment, but they're an incredibly popular style of drawing! With a fresh and easy-to-follow approach to cartooning, Christopher...
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