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Country Living Christmas at Home: Holiday Decorating – Crafts – Recipes

COUNTRY LIVING. · Hearst
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

Have yourself a merry little Country Living Christmas with this gorgeous guide to decorating, cooking, and celebrating the best holiday ever!

Country Living knows how to make Christmas memorable, and that's why this spectacular book will become your new go-to resource...
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Making Tiny Toys in Wood: Ornaments & Collectible Heirloom Accents

Howard Clements · Fox Chapel Publishing
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback

Create charming holiday decorations that double as small toys with this easy-to-follow guidebook. Full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions are provided for 20 working wooden toy ornaments. From tugboats and tractors to windmills and wagons, these nostalgic moving toys make great...
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Mom Crafts: DIY Crafts for the Expectant Mom

LARK CRAFTS. · LARK Books
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

Celebrate an upcoming arrival - and the mother-to-be - with the practical and charming crafts in this delightful DIY book. Featuring 20 projects to hand-make with love, it includes sewing, quilting, knitting, and embroidery crafts for the newborn, nursery, and mom herself. They range from...
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Doormaking: Materials, Techniques, and Projects for Building Your First Door

Strother Purdy · Linden Publishing
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

Few pieces of furniture, save perhaps chairs, work as hard as doors. Building them to last, especially exterior doors, takes knowledge and experience that don't come from making other types of furniture, such as tables and bookcases. Doormaking: Materials, Techniques and Projects for Building...
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Stitch, Fabric & Thread: An inspirational guide for creative stitchers

Elizabeth Healey · Search Press(UK)
Pages: 160
Format: Print book

This inventive book is a treasure trove of over 40 inspiring practical exercises, a rich and creative exploration of fabric and stitch, and a fascinating all-round read.

The exercises draw inspiration from around the world: create corded works of art inspired by Milton Glaser's iconic...
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The Paper Playhouse: Awesome Art Projects for Kids Using Paper, Boxes, and Books

Katrina Rodabaugh · Quarry Books
Format: Book

Artist Katrina Rodabaugh shares her artistic training and up-cycling sensibility in this unique and inspired book, The Paper Playhouse. With simple techniques including sculpture, printmaking, bookbinding, collage, and even ideas for public art, families work through step-by-step instructions...
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The Unofficial Guide to Crafting the World of Harry Potter: 30 Magical Crafts for Muggles, Witches, and Wizards Alike

Jamie Harrington · Adams Media
Pages: 190
Format: Paperback

Charming crafts even Muggles can make!

You won't need alchemy or a magic wand to make these magical projects inspired by the world of Harry Potter. With a little Hogwarts creativity and the step-by-step guidance of this spellbinding book, you'll be able to transfigurate simple supplies...
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Make & Share Random Acts of Kindness: Simple Crafts and Recipes to Give and Spread Joy

Mique Provost · Page Street Pub Co, 2015.
Pages: 192
Format: Print book

Easy Handmade Crafts, Treats & Inspirations to Fill the World with KindnessBrighten the lives of family members, friends or strangers with the fun projects in Make & Share Random Acts of Kindness. With nearly 50 beginner and kid-friendly crafts, quick and easy ideas and delicious...
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Holiday Crafts: 50 Projects for Year-Round Family Fun

Linda Reece · Skyhorse Publishing
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback

The sweet and simple projects in Holiday Crafts will be sure to make lasting memories, not to mention priceless mementos. Author Linda Reece, mommy blogger and crafter, believes that no one likes to be plopped in front of the TV during family gatherings and celebrations. Spending time with...
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Cool outdoor arts & crafts : great things to do in the great outdoors

Alex Kuskowski · Abdo Publishing
Pages: 32
Format:  Print book : English

Cool Outdoor Arts & Crafts makes the great outdoors fun and exciting. Craft a sun-printed scarf or paint a pair of rocks. Make a terra-cotta wind chime or a beaded garden stake. This book is full of easy-to-follow steps and bright photography for every activity. Plus, its written just...
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