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Crocheted Bears and Other Animals: 25 Toys to Crochet

EMMA BROWN · CICO Books
Pages: 112
Format: Print book

Adorable animal friends to crochet for children of all ages. A world away from mass-produced plush toys, Emma Brown's hand-crocheted creations live on the make-believe island of Shady Bay. The animals all have their part to play in island life. Ronnie the bear is the Ranger on Shady...
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Extraordinary Hand Lettering: Creative Lettering Ideas for Celebrations, Events, Decor, & More

Doris Wai · Skyhorse Publishing
Pages: 160
Format: Flexibound

Are you a curious hand lettering beginner or long-time enthusiast looking to take your craft to the next level? Or are you a DIY guru or event planner wishing to breathe new life into a boring gift, event signage, or party décor? Extraordinary Hand Lettering opens your eyes to the endless...
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The Curious History of Irish Dogs

David Blake Knox · New Island
Pages: 155
Format: Hardcover

Did you know that.The Irish have the highest proportion of dog ownership in Europe? The first probable reference to the Kerry Blue comes from 1847, when Major Richardson, the Wolfhound breeder and enthusiast, described what he termed 'a harlequin terrier'? The Irish Wolfhound was first...
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Hello Tokyo: 30 Handmade Projects and Fun Ideas for a Cute, Tokyo-Inspired Lifestyle

EBONY BIZYS · HARRY N ABRAMS
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

Full of fun and inventive projects, Hello Tokyo is a cute and quirky guide to living a DIY lifestyle inspired by Japanese crafts and trends Filled with simple craft projects and fun tips inspired by her daily life in Tokyo, Japanese blogger, crafter, and designer Ebony Bizys captures...
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Super Simple Zoo Critter Crafts: Fun and Easy Animal Crafts

Sammy Bosch · ABDO Publishing
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Get creative with Super Simple Zoo Critter Crafts! From a fluffy feathered peacock to a bean sock gorilla, these fun and easy projects will get kids crafting while they learn about different animal habitats. The crafts are super simple and tons of fun. Each project includes colorful photos...
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Knit Mitts: Your Hand-y Guide to Knitting Mittens & Gloves

KATE ATHERLEY · Interweave
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

The Perfect Fit is at Your Fingertips! Why settle for boring store bought mittens and cold fingers, when you could knit the warmest, best fitting pair yourself? With Knit Mitts as your guide, you'll have the comprehensive information you need to create snug, warm, and practical mittens...
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Get into Knitting

Janice Dyer · Crabtree Publishing Company
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Knitting projects are more than just scarves and hats! Creative readers will get into knitting with this title, which offers a clear and easy-to-follow look at knitting techniques, opening readers eyes to the fun possibilities of extreme knitting projects! A comprehensive guide to knitting...
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Quick & Cute Carving Projects: Patterns for 46 Projects to Carve in One Day

Lori Dickie · Fox Chapel Publishing
Pages: 72
Format: Paperback

From snowmen and Santas to puppies, pigs, and pirates, even beginning carvers can make 46 charming animal, holiday, and fantasy carvings with Quick & Cute Carving Projects!Accessible introduction to woodcarving for beginnersLearn the basics of carving "in the round" the quick...
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Lalylala's Beetles Bugs and Butterflies: A Crochet Story of Tiny Creatures and Big Dreams

Lydia Tresselt · SewandSo
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover

Hello bug lovers and crochet adventurers! Grab your research equipment (magnifying glass, flask of tea, crochet hook, scissors and yarn) and follow us into a world full of magic and science, a microcosm of tiny creatures and big dreams! In this book you will find not only a charming selection...
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Levers in My Makerspace

Tim Miller · Crabtree Pub Co
Pages: 32
Format: Library Binding

Children will enjoy this fun book which uses the principles of Makerspace to introduce them to the lever. Simple text describes the structure and uses of levers, and clear, step-by-step instructions show children how to make one. Readers are then provided with stategies to start their own creative...
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Heirloom Wood: A Modern Guide to Carving Spoons, Bowls, Boards, and other Homewares

Max Bainbridge · Abrams
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover

Heirloom Wood is a love letter to wood's form and function through simple woodworking projects. Combining traditional techniques with contemporary design, Max Bainbridge teaches you how to identify wood types, source timber, and set up a basic toolbox, then offers step-by-step carving and cutting...
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Animal Doodles with Scooby-Doo!

Benjamin Bird · Capstone Pr Inc
Pages: 32
Format: Print book

Draw, color, and create ANIMAL doodles with Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang!
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Easy-to-Make Elegant Jewelry Chic Projects that Sparkle & Shine

Kristine Regan Daniel · Design Originals
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback

Accessorize for every occasion with stylish, flattering jewelry that you make yourself! Easy-to-Make Elegant Jewelry offers 20 unique projects that you can create in just one afternoon. From a delicate multi-strand evening necklace to a pearl beaded bracelet or coral swirl earrings, each...
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How to Read European Armor

Donald J La Rocca · Metropolitan Museum of Art
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback

An accessibly written and superbly illustrated introduction to armor used for battle, tournament, and ceremony This engaging book offers an introduction to and overview of armor in Europe from the Middle Ages through the 17th century, focusing in particular on the 16th century when plate...
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Bold & Beautiful Paper Flowers: More Than 50 Easy Paper Blooms and Gorgeous Arrangements You Can Make at Home

CHANTAL LAROCQUE · Page Street Publishing
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

Transform Your Home Into a Blooming Garden That Lasts ForeverChantal Larocque's paper flower designs have garnered international attention -- you can find her blooms in Madison Avenue storefronts, on fashion designer clothing lines, in wedding magazines around the world and at soirees...
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