Learn how to crochet adorable amigurumi in the lovable style of Khuc Cay!
* 15 cuddly projects including Anne the Bee, Felipe the Fox, Griffin the Giraffe, Heina the Mushroom, Keiko the Crocodile, Sakura the Mermaid, Sunny the Lanternfish, and more
* Detailed additions including hats, suspenders, scarves, a cape and mask to create a superhero, glasses, booties, and more to jazz up your amigurumi creations
* Beginner-friendly explanations for basic techniques, material recommendations including yarn, embroidery stitches, and other embellishments
* Getting started advice, including crocheting a magic ring, modifying the size, connecting elements, tucking in the wires, and more
Author Khuc Cay sets the standard for amigurumi! With perfect designs, colors, and details, her book combines favorite familiar animals and adorable magical creatures for a winning collection.
Landauer
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9781639810642
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Paperback
Homemade Holiday
By Kindersley, Inc Dorling
Bring the magic of a handmade Christmas into your home with 40 projects for gifts, decorations, and homemade wrapping paper.Save time and money with the festive craft projects in Homemade Holiday. Clear, step-by-step instructions guide readers to create fresh flower garlands, bake edible gift tags, make homemade bath salts, and paint authentic tree ornaments. With last-minute ideas and lots of inspiration, this book will help you wrap up gift-giving and decorating for the holiday season.
DK
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9781465463265
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Paperback
The Disney Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas
By Gray, Tanis
Weave magic into your knits with the first-ever Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas knitting guide, featuring more than 25 patterns inspired by the strange and creepy characters of Tim Burton's beloved classic.. Become your own mad scientist and knit to life the quirky characters and creepy costumes inspired by Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. Inspired by the characters of Jack Skellington, Sally, Dr. Finkelstein, Zero, Oogie Boogie, the Mayor, Sandy Claws, and more, these patterns feature a mix of dark and vibrant knits and glow-in-the-dark yarn in celebration of the melding of Halloween and Christmas in this classic film. Oogie Boogie and Zero stuffies come to life with the help of your knitting needles, and clothing, home décor, holiday decorations, and more will transport you to the moonlit hills, dark cemeteries, and eerie cobblestone streets of Tim Burton's stop-motion world.
Insight Editions
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9781647229283
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Hardcover
Chalk Art for Kids
By Zinn, David
With so many children searching for ways to have fun at home in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, chalk art has become a great way to do so while enjoying some fresh air. Chalk Art for Kids offers children a review of the tools involved, as well as tips and tricks to creating an array of sidewalk creatures. Artist David Zinn, whose work has been used as inspiration for elementary and middle school art lessons, offers step-by-step guidance on how to make chalk art come to life and advice on specific techniques such as smudging, perspective, and 3-D illusions. He also encourages young artists to work outside the box with details on how to best incorporate concrete specks and natural holes or cracks in the ground into their artwork. Chalk Art for Kids even includes bonus activities to keep kids drawing happily both indoors and outdoors.
Skyhorse
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9781510764415
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Book
Anyone Can Whittle!
By Illustrated, Editors Of Woodcarving
Learn how to whittle with everyday items and one knife!Beginner-friendly guide to whittling that provides skill-building overviews and projects and also incorporates mixed media35 whittling projects from easy to advanced with full-size patterns that are small and portable for on-the-go carvingWoodcarving fundamentals are featured including basic cuts, safety, wood, and moreStep-by-step illustrations are included with detailed instructions for each projectWhittle with various materials like twigs, basswood blocks, soap, golf balls, avocado pits, and moreOriginal patterns and projects contributed by several of today's leading carvers, including Chris Lubkemann, James Miller, Sara Barraclough, Chris Morgan, Tom Hindes, Nikki Reese, and many othersAnyone Can Whittle! is a must-have whittling guide for beginning carvers looking to learn how to whittle, as well as advanced carvers seeking to build their existing skills and try something new!Featuring 35 projects and high-quality, full-size whittling patterns, all you need is one knife, a few found items either from out in nature or around your home - from twigs and basswood blocks to soap, avocado pits, golf balls, and more - and this exciting whittling project book.
Fox Chapel Publishing
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9781497103429
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Paperback
The Gift of Calligraphy
By Imasa-stukuls, Maybelle
An easy-to-follow guide to learning the art of calligraphy, with 25 gorgeously photographed projects that use calligraphy to make beautiful gifts and home dcor.Calligraphy and hand lettering have surged in popularity as people rediscover traditional handicrafts as a creative outlet and way to relax. Unlike other hand lettering books, The Gift of Calligraphy shows you how to use your calligraphy skills to create invitations, wall art, wrapping paper, a tote bag, even a calligraphy kit for kids. Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls, calligraphy teacher and author of Belle Calligraphy, brings her signature modern style to this traditional craft. The first quarter of the book provides a primer for creating a simple alphabet and how to find your own personal style of lettering, followed by wonderful projects that will delight your family, impress your friends, and beautify your home, all accompanied by clear step-by-step photography and inspiring shots of the finished pieces.
Watson-Guptill
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9780399579202
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Hardcover
The Ultimate Fluid Pouring & Painting Project Book
By Monteith, Jane
Discover and master the fun, creative, and colorful methods of fluid pouring and painting with 10 projects, customizable to your personal vision and open to endless variation. Fluid pouring and painting can result in beautiful, organic, and abstract designs that can be captured on special papers, canvas and board substrates, used to make gorgeous lampshades, poured into molds or dishes to create coasters, geodes, and agate slices, and can even be formed into vases, vessels, and bowls. Join mixed-media artist and international instructor Jane Monteith, a master of the fluid artforms and creator of the stunningly beautiful and popular paintings called MOD Minis, in this wildly popular new art form. For both novice and experienced artists, this expressive book shares detailed, comprehensive techniques for working with high flow inks and acrylic paints. The Ultimate Fluid Pouring & Painting Project Book guides you through a variety of different fluid projects, from fluid-painted collage to resin-poured paints on different substrates. You will:Learn to use various tools and solutions to create beautiful colors and textures on paper.Learn how to work with resin and avoid common mistakes to produce a flawless finish.Gain an understanding of basic color theory and which color combinations go hand in hand to create elegant designs.Become knowledgeable on what types of products to use to create various effects.Understand how to seal and protect your work for years to come.With these creative projects, you'll be making your own beautiful fluid artwork in no time!
Publisher: n/a
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9781631597633
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Paperback
The Complete Guide to Natural Homemade Beauty Products and Treatments
By Ruiz, Amelia
These beauty-enhancing and soothing cosmetics and treatments use only completely chemical-free ingredients. Amelia Ruiz guides the reader to effective use of all of nature's possibilities in homemade beauty treatments for complete skin, body and hair care. From aromatic and medicinal plants to flowers, fruits and essential oils, these incredible recipes and lifestyle tips enhance beauty inside and out. The expert step-by-step instructions for preparing all kinds of cosmetics are simple and easy, plus it saves money for any consumer. Knowing what your skin needs and controlling the ingredients in these recipes assures the ultimate in skin pampering. There is also a wealth of information on sunbathing safely with natural products. Even personal perfumes and home cleaning products can be made with essential oils, fruits, plants and other natural products. Amelia Ruiz shows how to enhance personal qualities and through exercise, diet, rest and a life in harmony with our natural biorhythms. Her mantra is "True beauty comes from within, from a natural lifestyle and a healthy and balanced diet."
Firefly Books
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9780778805304
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Paperback
American Classic Cars
By Nicholls, Richard
For the car fanatic, this fascinating reference looks in detail at the 300 most celebrated US autos from 1914 to 2000. From the birth of road travel in 1908 with the Ford Model T, through the golden postwar era of stylish sedans, to the modern-day Jeep, the United States has been at the cutting edge of automotive design. Arranged chronologically, American Classic Cars provides an exciting guide to American engineering, from the 1914 Stutz Bearcat to the 1999 Rough Mustang. Along with accessible text that places the car into its historical context, each entry has a side-, front-, or three-quarter-view photograph and a specification table with the year of manufacture and full technical details. Presented in a handy, pocket-size format, this colorful mini-reference showcases some of the best-designed vehicles of the twentieth century.
Amber Books
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9781782742173
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Flexibound
The Beginner's Guide to Watercolor
By Merryl, Jovy
Taking up watercolor painting can feel overwhelming or intimidating, but with Jovy Merryl's expert advice, easy-to-follow tutorials and beginner- friendly projects, it doesn't have to be!Jovy walks you through all the foundational knowledge you need to succeed as a water colorist, from choosing the right materials to understanding color harmony and mastering basic brushstrokes. Easy-to-follow projects provide an effortless way to practice your skills and reinforce essential techniques. Hone your brushmarking with projects like Melody of Roses and Bouquet of Sunshine, and gain confidence in wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques with beautiful paintings like Atmospheric Landscape and Sunny Day.Once you've mastered the basics, you'll continue to polish your newfound skills while learning other techniques that refine and add depth to your paintings.
Wonderful World of Amigurumi
By Cay, Khuc
Learn how to crochet adorable amigurumi in the lovable style of Khuc Cay! * 15 cuddly projects including Anne the Bee, Felipe the Fox, Griffin the Giraffe, Heina the Mushroom, Keiko the Crocodile, Sakura the Mermaid, Sunny the Lanternfish, and more * Detailed additions including hats, suspenders, scarves, a cape and mask to create a superhero, glasses, booties, and more to jazz up your amigurumi creations * Beginner-friendly explanations for basic techniques, material recommendations including yarn, embroidery stitches, and other embellishments * Getting started advice, including crocheting a magic ring, modifying the size, connecting elements, tucking in the wires, and more Author Khuc Cay sets the standard for amigurumi! With perfect designs, colors, and details, her book combines favorite familiar animals and adorable magical creatures for a winning collection.
Homemade Holiday
By Kindersley, Inc Dorling
Bring the magic of a handmade Christmas into your home with 40 projects for gifts, decorations, and homemade wrapping paper.Save time and money with the festive craft projects in Homemade Holiday. Clear, step-by-step instructions guide readers to create fresh flower garlands, bake edible gift tags, make homemade bath salts, and paint authentic tree ornaments. With last-minute ideas and lots of inspiration, this book will help you wrap up gift-giving and decorating for the holiday season.
The Disney Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas
By Gray, Tanis
Weave magic into your knits with the first-ever Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas knitting guide, featuring more than 25 patterns inspired by the strange and creepy characters of Tim Burton's beloved classic.. Become your own mad scientist and knit to life the quirky characters and creepy costumes inspired by Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. Inspired by the characters of Jack Skellington, Sally, Dr. Finkelstein, Zero, Oogie Boogie, the Mayor, Sandy Claws, and more, these patterns feature a mix of dark and vibrant knits and glow-in-the-dark yarn in celebration of the melding of Halloween and Christmas in this classic film. Oogie Boogie and Zero stuffies come to life with the help of your knitting needles, and clothing, home décor, holiday decorations, and more will transport you to the moonlit hills, dark cemeteries, and eerie cobblestone streets of Tim Burton's stop-motion world.
Chalk Art for Kids
By Zinn, David
With so many children searching for ways to have fun at home in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, chalk art has become a great way to do so while enjoying some fresh air. Chalk Art for Kids offers children a review of the tools involved, as well as tips and tricks to creating an array of sidewalk creatures. Artist David Zinn, whose work has been used as inspiration for elementary and middle school art lessons, offers step-by-step guidance on how to make chalk art come to life and advice on specific techniques such as smudging, perspective, and 3-D illusions. He also encourages young artists to work outside the box with details on how to best incorporate concrete specks and natural holes or cracks in the ground into their artwork. Chalk Art for Kids even includes bonus activities to keep kids drawing happily both indoors and outdoors.
Anyone Can Whittle!
By Illustrated, Editors Of Woodcarving
Learn how to whittle with everyday items and one knife!Beginner-friendly guide to whittling that provides skill-building overviews and projects and also incorporates mixed media35 whittling projects from easy to advanced with full-size patterns that are small and portable for on-the-go carvingWoodcarving fundamentals are featured including basic cuts, safety, wood, and moreStep-by-step illustrations are included with detailed instructions for each projectWhittle with various materials like twigs, basswood blocks, soap, golf balls, avocado pits, and moreOriginal patterns and projects contributed by several of today's leading carvers, including Chris Lubkemann, James Miller, Sara Barraclough, Chris Morgan, Tom Hindes, Nikki Reese, and many othersAnyone Can Whittle! is a must-have whittling guide for beginning carvers looking to learn how to whittle, as well as advanced carvers seeking to build their existing skills and try something new!Featuring 35 projects and high-quality, full-size whittling patterns, all you need is one knife, a few found items either from out in nature or around your home - from twigs and basswood blocks to soap, avocado pits, golf balls, and more - and this exciting whittling project book.
The Gift of Calligraphy
By Imasa-stukuls, Maybelle
An easy-to-follow guide to learning the art of calligraphy, with 25 gorgeously photographed projects that use calligraphy to make beautiful gifts and home dcor.Calligraphy and hand lettering have surged in popularity as people rediscover traditional handicrafts as a creative outlet and way to relax. Unlike other hand lettering books, The Gift of Calligraphy shows you how to use your calligraphy skills to create invitations, wall art, wrapping paper, a tote bag, even a calligraphy kit for kids. Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls, calligraphy teacher and author of Belle Calligraphy, brings her signature modern style to this traditional craft. The first quarter of the book provides a primer for creating a simple alphabet and how to find your own personal style of lettering, followed by wonderful projects that will delight your family, impress your friends, and beautify your home, all accompanied by clear step-by-step photography and inspiring shots of the finished pieces.
The Ultimate Fluid Pouring & Painting Project Book
By Monteith, Jane
Discover and master the fun, creative, and colorful methods of fluid pouring and painting with 10 projects, customizable to your personal vision and open to endless variation. Fluid pouring and painting can result in beautiful, organic, and abstract designs that can be captured on special papers, canvas and board substrates, used to make gorgeous lampshades, poured into molds or dishes to create coasters, geodes, and agate slices, and can even be formed into vases, vessels, and bowls. Join mixed-media artist and international instructor Jane Monteith, a master of the fluid artforms and creator of the stunningly beautiful and popular paintings called MOD Minis, in this wildly popular new art form. For both novice and experienced artists, this expressive book shares detailed, comprehensive techniques for working with high flow inks and acrylic paints. The Ultimate Fluid Pouring & Painting Project Book guides you through a variety of different fluid projects, from fluid-painted collage to resin-poured paints on different substrates. You will:Learn to use various tools and solutions to create beautiful colors and textures on paper.Learn how to work with resin and avoid common mistakes to produce a flawless finish.Gain an understanding of basic color theory and which color combinations go hand in hand to create elegant designs.Become knowledgeable on what types of products to use to create various effects.Understand how to seal and protect your work for years to come.With these creative projects, you'll be making your own beautiful fluid artwork in no time!
The Complete Guide to Natural Homemade Beauty Products and Treatments
By Ruiz, Amelia
These beauty-enhancing and soothing cosmetics and treatments use only completely chemical-free ingredients. Amelia Ruiz guides the reader to effective use of all of nature's possibilities in homemade beauty treatments for complete skin, body and hair care. From aromatic and medicinal plants to flowers, fruits and essential oils, these incredible recipes and lifestyle tips enhance beauty inside and out. The expert step-by-step instructions for preparing all kinds of cosmetics are simple and easy, plus it saves money for any consumer. Knowing what your skin needs and controlling the ingredients in these recipes assures the ultimate in skin pampering. There is also a wealth of information on sunbathing safely with natural products. Even personal perfumes and home cleaning products can be made with essential oils, fruits, plants and other natural products. Amelia Ruiz shows how to enhance personal qualities and through exercise, diet, rest and a life in harmony with our natural biorhythms. Her mantra is "True beauty comes from within, from a natural lifestyle and a healthy and balanced diet."
American Classic Cars
By Nicholls, Richard
For the car fanatic, this fascinating reference looks in detail at the 300 most celebrated US autos from 1914 to 2000. From the birth of road travel in 1908 with the Ford Model T, through the golden postwar era of stylish sedans, to the modern-day Jeep, the United States has been at the cutting edge of automotive design. Arranged chronologically, American Classic Cars provides an exciting guide to American engineering, from the 1914 Stutz Bearcat to the 1999 Rough Mustang. Along with accessible text that places the car into its historical context, each entry has a side-, front-, or three-quarter-view photograph and a specification table with the year of manufacture and full technical details. Presented in a handy, pocket-size format, this colorful mini-reference showcases some of the best-designed vehicles of the twentieth century.
The Beginner's Guide to Watercolor
By Merryl, Jovy
Taking up watercolor painting can feel overwhelming or intimidating, but with Jovy Merryl's expert advice, easy-to-follow tutorials and beginner- friendly projects, it doesn't have to be!Jovy walks you through all the foundational knowledge you need to succeed as a water colorist, from choosing the right materials to understanding color harmony and mastering basic brushstrokes. Easy-to-follow projects provide an effortless way to practice your skills and reinforce essential techniques. Hone your brushmarking with projects like Melody of Roses and Bouquet of Sunshine, and gain confidence in wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques with beautiful paintings like Atmospheric Landscape and Sunny Day.Once you've mastered the basics, you'll continue to polish your newfound skills while learning other techniques that refine and add depth to your paintings.