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Conscious Creativity: Look. Connect. Create.

Philippa Stanton - Leaping Hare Press
Format: Paperback

How often do you notice the texture of a painted wall or the scent of a friend's house and, importantly, how they make you feel? Connect your observations and your emotions and transform your creative practice with this essential toolbox packed full of exercises, tips, stunning images...
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The Costume Making Guide: Creating Armor and Props for Cosplay

Svetlana Quindt - Impact
Format: Print book

Bring your cosplay dreams to life with your own two hands! The Best Cosplay Tutorial Guide Ever! Get ready to impress ordinary mortals with your superhuman costume-making skills. You can do it no matter what your experience level with this, the first full step-by-step technique book on cosplay--with...
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A Very Vintage Christmas: Holiday Collecting, Decorating and Celebrating

Bob Richter - Globe Pequot
Format: Print book

A Very Vintage Christmas embodies the nostalgia and sentimentality associated with the holiday season. Vintage ornaments, lights, decorations, cards and wrapping all conjure up happy memories of Christmases past and serve as tangible mementos of holidays shared with family and friends....
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Quilt Giving: 19 Simple Quilt Patterns to Make and Give

Deborah Fisher - Fons & Porter
Format: Print book

Enjoy the simple gift of quilting!Creating a quilt is always a gift--in finding the time to enjoy your hobby, and in giving away your finished piece. In the pages of Quilt Giving, you'll find nineteen quilts that make perfect presents for yourself or someone else.The quilt patterns...
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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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Wallace W. Abbey: A Life in Railroad Photography

Kevin P Keefe - Indiana University Press
Format: Hardcover

From the late 1940s on, Wallace W. Abbey masterfully combined journalistic and artistic vision to transform everyday moments in transportation into magical photographs. Abbey, a photographer, journalist, historian, and railroad industry executive, helped people from many different backgrounds...
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Duct Tape Discovery Workshop: Easy and Stylish Duct Tape Designs

Tonia Jenny - North Light
Format: Paperback

Duct tape has never looked so good!With the help of Duct Tape Discovery Workshop, you'll learn the techniques to make working with duct tape easy and stylish.Hosting a get together at your place? Make a set of duct tape coasters and stemware tags to match your party's theme! Need...
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The Flower Chef: A Modern Guide to Do-It-Yourself Floral Arrangements

Carly Cylinder - Grand Central Life & Style
Format: Print book

THE FLOWER CHEF is a modern, comprehensive guide to floral design that caters to all readers--from beginners who have never worked with flowers before and are looking for a new creative outlet, to decorators, party planners and photographers looking to liven up their spaces. Even professionals...
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Cook Me a Story: A treasury of stories and recipes inspired by classic fairy tales

Bryan Kozlowski - Walter Foster Jr.
Format: Hardcover

Combine the magic of storytelling with the fun of cooking for a truly unique mashup of cookbook and storybook.Welcome to the enchanted world of Cook Me a Story, where the most beloved fairy tales are retold with deliciously clever recipes for families to create and enjoy together. From...
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101 Things to Do with Your Christmas Elf

Jason Deas - Racehorse Publishing
Format: Paperback

Christmas is a magical time of the year. How often have you lain in bed, visions of sugar plums dancing through your head? Maybe you've began to gently drift into a dream when, suddenly, you realize . . . you didn't move the elf! That darn elf. Making you get out of bed when you're all snuggled...
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Stoned: Jewelry, Obsession, and How Desire Shapes the World

Aja Raden - Ecco Press
Format: Hardcover

As entertaining as it is incisive, Stoned is a raucous journey through the history of human desire for what is rare, and therefore precious.What makes a stone a jewel? What makes a jewel priceless? And why do we covet beautiful things? In this brilliant account of how eight jewels shaped...
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The Princess Craft Book: 15 Things a Princess Can't Do Without

Laura Minter - GMC Publications
Format: Paperback

Make crafting dreams come true for anyone who loves princesses and all things sparkly and sequined. Cut, stick, sew, and paint your way into an ice princess's world, from the skirt, gloves and crown that she wears to the castle she lives in and the puppets and snow globe that she plays...
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More Halloween Origami

Ruth Owen - Powerkids Pr
Format: Print book

Halloween can be a creepy holiday, and young origami artists will love making it creepier by constructing their own Halloween decorations using the art of paper folding. While creating origami skulls, vampires, witches, spiders, and more, readers will discover why this intriguing imagery...
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Barn Find Road Trip: 3 Guys, 14 Days and 1000 Lost Collector Cars Discovered

Tom Cotter - Motorbooks International
Format: Hardcover

Great collector cars are still out there--just waiting to be found!Sadly, there is very little reality in reality TV. That wouldn't be so bad except for the fact that these shows are the only TV shows for the barn-find collector car aficionado.Barn Find Road Trip is the antidote to all the manufactured...
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Complete Crochet Course: The Ultimate Reference Guide

SHANNON MULLETT-BOWLSBY - Lark Crafts
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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Crafting a Patterned Home: Painting, Printing, and Stitching Projects to Enliven Every Room

Kristin Nicholas - Roost Books
Format: Hardcover

Create a unique space that's all your own--bold and colorful handmade projects to fill your home with pattern from color expert crafter extraordinaire Kristin Nicholas.Jump into the world of pattern--get a crash course on the types of patterns and how they are made; learn how to gain inspiration...
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The Pocket Guide to Prepping Supplies: More Than 200 Items You Can't Be Without

Patty Hahne - Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Print book

You will need more than just food and water when the grid goes down.Many people know what they need to survive a doomsday scenario. They stock high-calorie foods and clean water, they find their own sources of power and heat, and they prepare to defend themselves, if need be. With all they...
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The Log Cabin: An Illustrated History

Andrew Belonsky - Countryman Press
Format: Hardcover

Explore the history and lore behind a uniquely American iconLike a wooden security blanket that Americans reach for when times get tough, the log cabin has endured as a uniquely American symbol of home and hearth. This strain of cabin fever is no fleeting trend: It has struck at regular...
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Heritage Crochet in a New Light: Enriching Your Designs with Antique Lace Techniques

RITA DE MAINTENON - Schiffer
Format: Paperback

Learn the history of heritage crochet techniques, and how to use them to enrich any crochet project. Clear instructions from master teacher Rita de Maintenon, plus 160 photos and online videos, take intermediate-level crochet skills to the next level, allowing you to learn to crochet broomstick...
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How to Build Realistic Model Railroad Scenery (Model Railroad Handbook)

Dave Frary - Kalmbach Publishing Company; Revised edition
Format: Paperback

A cookbook approach to creating scenery like an expert that delivers predictable results every time. Teaches how to design, build, model, and finish backgrounds, mountains, hills, trees, bushes, water, dirt, and much more. Features detailed photos, techniques, and product information.
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Bead Sparkle: 120 Designs for Earrings, Necklaces, Bracelets & More

Susan Beal - Taunton Press
Format: Print book

Susan Beal has created a standout sequel to her jewelry-making bestseller, and, just like its predecessor, Bead Sparkle aims to delight readers with more than 100 great jewelry designs to make. The book features necklaces, bracelets, earrings and everyday pretties that add a little something...
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Add One Stitch Knitting: All the Stitches You Need in 15 Projects

Alina Schneider - Barron's Educational Series
Format: Paperback

With 15 knitting stitches clearly explained and demonstratedAuthor and renowned blogger Alina Schneider demystifies the knitting process and helps you learn 15 essential knitting stitches with this easy, step-by-step guide. Starting with the simple knit and purl stitches, each lesson will...
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Clay: The Potter's Wheel

Maurice Sapiro - Davis
Format: Hardcover

Master the art of the pottery wheel, to throw bowls, vases, lamp bases, even sculptural instructions.
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Crafting for Cat Ladies: 35 Purr-fect Feline Projects

Kat Roberts - Lark Crafts
Format: Paperback

For cat-crazy crafters, these 35 unique projects are absolutely purr-fect! Sweet and trendy, creative and fun to make, the crafts are divided into four sections - accessories, apparel, home, and party. Projects range from a kitty clutch wallet and cat print jeans to kitty-shaped coasters...
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Tiny Houses Built with Recycled Materials: Inspiration for Constructing Tiny Homes Using Salvaged and Reclaimed Supplies

Ryan Mitchell - Adams Media
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 Materials...
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The Anniversary Sampler Quilt: 40 Traditional Blocks, 7 Keepsake Settings

Donna Lynn Thomas - C&T Publishing
Format: Paperback

Celebrate any important event in life, from a birthday to a retirement, with these 40 beautiful blocks and 7 customizable settings. Created to commemorate the author's 40th wedding anniversary, you can read the story behind each block, then make it personal by stitching in your own memories...
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Color Concrete Garden Projects: Make Your Own Planters, Furniture, and Fire Pits Using Creative Techniques and Vibrant Finishes

Nathan Smith - Timber Press
Format: Print book

Discover the countless ways you can craft with color and concrete! Concrete is the perfect medium for outdoor crafts. It is versatile and durable, and it looks even better with time. Add the unexpected element of color, and you have the perfect recipe for vibrant, modern outdoor decor....
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The Budget-Savvy Wedding Planner & Organizer: Checklists, Worksheets, and Essential Tools to Plan the Perfect Wedding on a Small Budget

Jessica Bishop - Temescal Press
Format: Paperback

For the cost-conscious modern couple and fans of The Budget Savvy Bride comes The Budget Savvy Wedding Planner and Organizer -- a wedding planner to help you stop splurging and start saving on your big day.Making sure your wedding goes without a hitch is overwhelming -- especially with...
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Gradient Style: Color-Shifting Techniques & Knitting Patterns

Kerry Bogert - Interweave
Format: Paperback

Gradient yarns and colorful color-shifting patterns are everywhere in knitting today! Knowing what and how to knit with color-shifting yarns, and how to combine colors for successful color-fade projects, can be a challenge. Let the Editors at Interweave be your guide to the colorful world...
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Beaded Embroidery Stitching: 125 Stitches to Embellish with Beads, Buttons, Charms, Bead Weaving & More; 8 Projects

Christen Brown - C&T Publishing
Format: Paperback

Add dimension and luster to your sewing projects with 125 decorative bead embroidery and bead woven stitches! Embellish 8 stunning projects from bedazzled jewelry to wallhangings and a sewing caddy. Search both the complete visual guide (with stitches organized by type) and the A-to-Z...
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Art Starts with a Line: A creative and interactive guide to the art of line drawing

Erin McManness - Walter Foster Publishing
Format: Paperback

Line drawing utilizes both fine and bold lines to create sophisticated artwork that can stand alone or be incorporated into patterns, logos, stationery, branding, journals, scrapbooks, and more. Art Starts with a Line is approachable for artists of any skill level, no prior drawing...
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Storey's Guide to Raising Rabbits, 5th Edition: Breeds, Care, Housing

Bob Bennett - Storey Publishing, LLC
Format: Hardcover

The fifth edition of this best-selling handbook features the same detailed approach that has made it the trusted source for raising healthy, productive rabbits - plus a total redesign with color photos and graphics. Whether you're interested in raising rabbits for show, meat, fur,...
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Making Books: A Guide to Creating Handcrafted Books

London Centre for Book Arts. - Princeton Architectural Press
Format: Hardcover

From the London Centre for Books Arts, the internationally recognized, artistrun, open-access studio at the forefront of the book-craft community, comes this definitive manual for creating hand-bound books. Making Books: A Guide to Creating Handcrafted Books offers beginners and advanced...
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Luxury textiles from islamic lands, 7th to 20th century.

Louise W Mackie - Cleveland Museum Of Art
Format: Print book

For centuries, luxury textiles were symbols of status, wealth and power at Islamic imperial courts from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean, setting standards for beauty and fueling prosperous, urban economies. This book offers an unparalleled examination of Islamic luxury textiles, drawn...
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Making Mini Food: 30 Polymer Clay Miniatures

Lynn Allingham - GMC Publications
Format: Paperback

Now you can indulge in your love for pizza, cake, burgers and ice cream without putting on any weight! With these sumptuous miniature polymer clay food projects you can enjoy all of your favorite treats without any guilt at all. Divided into three levels, each project has clear step-by-step...
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A Beginner's Guide to Dyeing: 12 Step-By-Step Lessons and 21 Projects To Get You Started

CLEMENTINE LUBIN - Search Press
Format: Paperback

Everything you need to know to start dyeing and create 12 dazzling dye effects - from tie-dyeing and dip-dyeing to creating checks, lines, droplets and bubbles. Then learn how to put them into practice to create 21 gorgeous sewn projects, ranging from bags and pillows to towels, scarves...
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Slingshots & Key Hooks: 15 Everyday Objects Made from Foraged and Gathered Wood

Geoffrey Fisher
Format: Paperback(Reprint)

Transform found wood into artfully designed crafts!15 step-by-step projects for a slingshot, whistle, skipping rope, cup and ball game, key hook, table brush, and moreAdvice on how to forage responsibly and sources for the best wood to useBasic woodworking techniques are covered, plus how to prepare...
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Guitar: The World's Most Seductive Instrument

- Workman Publishing Company, Inc.

Celebrate the significance, the magic, and the mojo of the world's most seductive instrument. An obsessive, full-color book presented in an irresistible slipcase, Guitar features 200 instruments in stunning detail. Here are icons, like Prince's Yellow Cloud, Willie Nelson's "Trigger,"...
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Getting Started Model Railroading

Jeff Wilson - Kalmbach Books
Format: Print book

Model railroading is an easier hobby to join than ever before. This new book by Jeff Wilson helps modelers get started with the basics. It provides enough information for beginners to confidently build a layout, and it equips them with the knowledge to understand all the steps. This item...
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Dare to Sketch: A Guide to Drawing on the Go

FELIX SCHEINBERGER - Watson-Guptill
Format: Hardcover

An inspirational, instructional, and visually stimulating guide to sketching and drawing. Dare to Sketch is filled with practical tips about which materials to use, a variety of subject matter ranging from easy to more challenging, and wisdom about overcoming creative blocks and fear...
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20 to Craft: Tassels

Carolyn Schulz - Search Press
Format: Paperback

An inspiring collection of contemporary tassel designs to use as charms, bag decorations and jewellery.Tassels are fashionable, fun and easy to make! The 20 projects in this book include a wonderful variety of tassels, made using a range of easy techniques and a few inexpensive materials....
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Modern Scot Patchwork: Bold Quilts Inspired by Iconic Tartans

Kathy Allen - C&T Publishing
Format: Paperback

Do you love Outlander? Do you have Scottish heritage? Learn to make modern, graphic quilts based on the woven patterns of traditional tartans of Scotland! Though the interweaving of tartan colors can be complex, the author has simplified the instructions for easy piecing. Simply cut strips,...
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The Big Book of 100 Little Activities

Laura Minter - Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
Format: Print book

This bumper book of 100 boredom-busting craft activities is all you need to be inspired during those long rainy afternoons, or times when the little ones are climbing the walls, and so are you. Dip in and discover the eight handy sections. Each one is packed with things to do that range...
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Tomoko Fuse's Origami Boxes Book

Tomoko Fuse - Tuttle Publishing
Format: Paperback

Tuttle Publishing Tomoko Fuse's Origami Boxes Book- Beautiful paper gift boxes from Japan's leading origami master. The simple flat box, or tato, is an excellent introduction to the art of beginner origami. Then build to more intricate pieces. Origami box folding is a relaxing and satisfying...
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Sewing Machine Magic: Make the Most of Your Machine--Demystify Presser Feet and Other Accessories * Tips and Tricks for Smooth Sewing * 10 Easy, Creative Projects

Steffani Lincecum - Creative Publishing int'l
Format: Paperback

With just a little know-how and the right accessories, you can get the most out of your sewing machine and give all your sewing and quilting projects a professional look!In Sewing Machine Magic, author and sewing expert Steffani Lincecum shares 30 years of experience on how to handle a sewing...
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A Beginner's Guide to Overlockers, Sergers & Coverlockers: 50 Lessons and 15 Projects to Get You Started

Clementine Lubin - Search Press
Format: Paperback

Full of practical advice to help you master all the features and applications of your overlocker (serger) and coverlocker, you will learn how to handle your machine using its more complex features and will soon be finishing hems like a professional sewer.Hem and finish all your garments...
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The New Christmas Tree: 24 Dazzling Trees and Over 100 Handcrafted Projects for an Inspired Holiday

Carrie Brown - Artisan Publishers
Format: Hardcover

This Christmas, consider everyday objects from a new point of view, embrace a fresh color palette, or give your children's handmade ornaments or special family heirlooms a new life. The inspiration is endless here, with one-of-a-kind trees that celebrate food, nature, fashion, folk...
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Bobbi Brown Beauty from the Inside Out: Makeup * Wellness * Confidence (Modern Beauty Books, Makeup Books for Girls, Makeup Tutorial Books)

Bobbi Brown - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

Bestselling author and world-famous makeup artist Bobbi Brown reveals her secrets to radiant beauty in this gorgeous lifestyle guide. Featuring the best beauty food recipes, fitness tailoring, recommendations on nutrients, and restorative yoga and mindfulness, Bobbi lays the foundation...
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How to Raise Goats: Everything You Need to Know

Carol A. Amundson
Format: Paperback(3rd ed.)


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Stitch & Sew: Beautifully Embroider 31 Projects

Aneela Hoey - C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Format: Paperback

Revive your love for hand stitching with 30 fresh embroidery designs! Showcase your needlework on 5 pretty, practical projects -- a drawstring bag, clutch, flex case, change purse, and zipper pouch. Learn beginner to advanced embroidery one stitch at a time, testing your thread choices...
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Duct Tape Bags: 40 Projects for Totes, Clutches, Messenger Bags, and Bowlers

Richela Fabian Morgan - Clarkson Potter
Format: Paperback

What if a designer handbag were as easy to craft as a duct tape wallet? Now it is with this easy-to-follow guide to making 40 handbags so fashionable, you wont actually believe theyre made of duct-tape. Part art-piece, part usable accessory, Richela Fabian Morgan shows how each of these...
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The Quilting Arts Idea Book: Inspiration & Techniques for Art Quilting

Vivika Hansen Denegre - The Quilting Company
Format: Paperback

Get inspired to learn new techniques with this gorgeous how-to guide! Written for new and seasoned fiber artists alike, this all-in-one resource includes everything you need to create one-of-a-kind art quilts and more. Peppered with gorgeous imagery and expert advice, The Quilting Arts...
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Milk Soaps: 35 Skin-Nourishing Recipes for Making Milk-Enriched Soaps, from Goat to Almond

Anne-Marie Faiola - Storey Publishing, LLC
Format: Spiral-bound

Handmade soap is made extra-special with the addition of milk! Soaps enriched with milk are creamier than those made with water, and milk's natural oils provide skin-renewing moisture and nourishment. In Milk Soaps, expert soapmaker Anne-Marie Faiola demystifies the process with...
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Playful Painting: Pets: More than 20 fun and clever painting projects for animal lovers

Faye Moorhouse - Walter Foster Publishing
Format: Paperback

From an affectionate French Bulldog and astute Boxer to a sassy tabby cat, if you love animals and art, then your tail will be wagging with each of our easy-to-learn lessons and the humor that goes with them. You'll be an expert in gouache, pencil, and ink in no time!Playful Painting: Pets...
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Travels with Foxfire: Stories of People, Passions, and Practices from Southern Appalachia

Phil Hudgins - Anchor
Format: Paperback

Since 1972, the Foxfire books have preserved and celebrated the culture of Southern Appalachia for hundreds of thousands of readers. In Travels with Foxfire, native son Phil Hudgins and Foxfire student Jessica Phillips travel from Georgia to the Carolinas, Tennessee to Kentucky,...
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Take a Tin: 16 Beautiful Projects for Your Home

Jemima Schlee - Guild of Master Craftsman Publications
Format: Print book

You will never look at a baked-bean tin in the same way after delving into this collection of original and innovative makes that celebrate the humble tin. Jemima Schlee shows you how to cut, paint, pierce and spray with her clear and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. All the techniques,...
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Crochet Animal Rugs: Over 20 Crochet Patterns for Fun Floor Mats and Matching Accessories

Ira Rott - SewandSo
Format: Paperback

Crochet decor your kids will be begging for! Bring their bedroom decor to life with this collection of seven sensational animal rug designs, by popular crochet designer Ira Rott. You will love making these unique and quirky designs that kids will simply adore. Choose from an amazing elephant,...
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Sharpie Art Workshop for Kids: Fun, Easy, and Creative Drawing and Crafts Projects

Kathy Barbro - Rockport Publishers
Format: Print book

Help your children leave their creative mark on the world with Sharpie Art Workshop for Kids!This treasure trove of drawing and crafts projects features Sharpie markers, an incredible versatile art tool with rich color and bold lines that bring out the best in kids' creations. Sharpie...
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Paper Craft Home: 25 Beautiful Projects to Cut, Fold, and Shape

Sarah Louise Matthews - Roost Books
Format: Paperback

Paper craft is given a stunning and contemporary look through these easy-to-make projects for home dcor.Transform a simple sheet of paper into something extraordinary! Explore the versatility, beauty, and simplicity of paper. From a geometric paper-folded vase to paper petal lights and a unique...
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More Christmas Origami

Ruth Owen - Powerkids Pr
Format: Print book

This second volume of Christmas origami projects will appeal to all. Using colored paper or even recycled wrapping paper, readers will be able to make decorations and even small gifts for friends and family. Each high-interest project is accompanied by thoughtful text that explains the significance...
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Joyful Daily Stitching, Seam by Seam: Complete Guide to 500 Embroidery-Stitch Combinations, Perfect for Crazy Quilting

Valerie Bothell - C&T Publishing
Format: Paperback

Valerie Bothell encourages readers to stitch daily, even for a few minutes. If you can stitch one seam 5 days a week, over the course of a year readers will complete 250 seams! The book includes instructions for 61 basic embroidery stitches and over 500 seam-treatment stitch combinations,...
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Scrollsaws: A Woodworker's Guide

JULIE BYRNE FRED BYRNE - GMC Publications
Format: Paperback

The scrollsaw is a versatile machine, which lends itself to a host of practical and decorative projects. It is not difficult to use, and good results can be obtained in a short time, even if you have little or no prior experience of woodworking. In Scrollsaws: A Woodworker's Guide,...
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Jewelry School: Bead Stringing

CAROLINE SCHULZ - Search Press
Format: Paperback

A comprehensive step-by-step guide to bead stringing for keen jewellery-makers.Beaded jewelry is popular among crafters as it requires very little by way of tools or materials. Jewelry School: Bead Stringing, written by Carolyn Schulz, author of Jewelry School: Let's Start Beading,...
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Decoupage : 12 lovely projects to make

Guild of Master Craftsman Publications. - Guild of Master Craftsman Publications
Format: Print book

Decoupage (from the French, decoupe, meaning to cut out) entails gluing cut-out pictures to an object and covering with varnish. It's a fun and easy way to decorate just about anything, from small household items to large pieces of furniture. Find out just how simple it is to personalize...
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Roped In: Creative Craft Projects Made with Rope

Gemma Patford - Hardie Grant
Format: Flexibound

Gemma employs her famous ropework and all-round craft genius to offer a range of projects and crafty tricks to make your life more fabulous. Looking for a macram plant holder to spruce up your living room Want to create a swanky dog lead for your favorite pet Looking to give your next dinner...
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Metal Jewelry Workshop: Essential Tools, Easy-to-Learn Techniques, and 12 Projects for the Beginning Jewelry Artist

Helen I. Driggs - Fox Chapel Publishing
Format: Paperback

Learn how to create exciting metal jewelry using just 12 simple, inexpensive hand tools - no jewelry torch required! 12 beautiful projects with step-by-step photos show exactly what to do and how the result should look 8 practice exercises help build beginner's skills and techniques...
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Flowstones: Beautiful Creations from Polymer Clay

Amy Goldin - Countryman Press
Format: Hardcover

Flowstones are mesmerizing to look at and to hold -- and they're easy to make! Conceived of by artist Amy Goldin, "flowstones" are crafted by molding a sheet of polymer clay around a smooth river rock. They impart a sense of calm to the holder, grounded by the weight and soothed...
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Piece and Quilt with Precuts: 11 Quilts, 18 Machine-Quilting Designs, Start-to-Finish Success!

Christa Watson - That Patchwork Place
Format: Paperback

Learn easy, efficient tricks for piecing irresistible quilt tops with precuts and leftover fabric scraps, and discover 18 machine-quilting motifs you can mix and match. Award-winning quilter and designer Christa Watson guides you through 11 skill-building projects with quilting designs...
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STAR WARS KIRIGAMI

MARC HAGAN-GUIREY - CHRONICLE

Celebrated paper artist and designer Marc Hagan-Guirey has applied his genius to the Star Wars galaxy in this book of 15 unique kirigami (cut-and-fold) ships featured in the saga's films. Ranging in difficulty from beginner to expert, each beautifully detailed model features step-by-step...
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Small Engines and Outdoor Power Equipment: A Care & Repair Guide for: Lawn Mowers, Snowblowers & Small Gas-Powered Imple

Peter Hunn - Cool Springs Press; First edition
Format: Paperback

This new book is more than a simple engine repair manual. Designed for the beginner with little or no mechanical experience, Small Engines Outdoor Power Equipment is a graphically appealing, step-by-step guide that covers all of the most important engine maintenance and repair skills youll...
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How to Celebrate Everything: Recipes and Rituals for Birthdays, Holidays, Family Dinners, and Every Day In Between: A Cookbook

Jenny Rosenstrach - Ballantine Books
Format: Hardcover

A New York Times Best Cookbook of Fall 2016 * A warm and inviting guide to turning birthdays, holidays, and everyday occasions into cherished traditions, with more than 100 time-tested recipes - from the creator of the popular blog and book Dinner: A Love Story and author of the New York...
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Moda All-Stars - Mini-Charm Quilts: 18 Clever Projects for 2-1/2" Squares

Lissa Alexander - That Patchwork Place
Format: Paperback

The Moda All-Stars are back with their sixth book--and it'll charm you in many "mini" ways! Start with one, two, or three packs of 2" mini charm squares (they're mini, but they pack a mighty punch) . Choose projects from 18 celebrated Moda designers, including Lisa Bongean,...
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Art Quilts International: Abstract & Geometric

Martha Sielman - Schiffer Publishing
Format: Print book

These engaging works of art represent a range of styles across the abstract art spectrum. 300 gorgeous art quilts, bursting with color and excitement, capture the work of 124 major quilt artists from 18 countries. In-depth interviews with 29 of the artists help us understand their inspirations,...
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Rubber Band Engineer: Build Slingshot Powered Rockets, Rubber Band Rifles, Unconventional Catapults, and More Guerrilla Gadgets from Household Hardware

Lance Akiyama - Rockport Publishers
Format: Print book

Create projects and projectiles that will fly, float, launch, or roll on their own power with Rubber Band Engineer!So many of the world's most inventive minds, from Ben Franklin to Steve Jobs, were lifelong tinkerers. Their joy in the process is evident in the originality of their work....
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Silver Clay Workshop: Getting Started in Silver Clay Jewellery

Melanie Blaikie - GMC Publications
Format: Paperback

If you love silver jewelry but don't have the time or patience to learn traditional silver-smithing techniques, then the exciting medium of silver clay will open up a whole new range of possibilities to your jewelry making. Boasting all the same properties as modeling clay, it is 99.9%...
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Rock Art Critters: Paint the Perfect Pebble

Denise Scicluna - ‎Sourcebooks Wonderland
Format: Paperback

Rock art is a creative activity for all ages to enjoy -- and this guide gets you off to the right start!

A craft thats perfect for kids (and adults!) of all ages, visual artist Denise Scicluna provides inspiration and advice for rock...

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Super Simple Wetland Projects: Fun & Easy Animal Environment Activities

CAROLYN BERNHARDT - SUPER SANDCASTLE
Format: Print book

Learn about wetland habitats with Super Simple Wetland Projects Kids will discover what plants and animals live in wetlands and read about wetland food chains. Then, they will learn how to create a mini pond, make a giant firefly that glows, and more. Each project has color photos and easy-to-follow...
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Crafting with Nature: Grow or Gather Your Own Supplies for Simple Handmade Crafts, Gifts & Recipes

Amy Renea - Page Street Pub Co, 2016.
Format: Print book

An Inspiring Collection of Handmade Crafts Using Materials from NatureFuse your love for crafting and the outdoors with this incredible compilation of DIY crafts, recipes and gifts made with natural materials you can grow or gather yourself. Gardening and crafting expert Amy Renea takes...
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Fashion Jewelry: A Beginner's Guide to Jewelry Making

COURTNEY LEGENHAUSEN - Lark Crafts
Format: Paperback

Learn how to make beautiful jewelry from an up-and-coming designer with her own line! Bead stringing. Wire wrapping, Pearl knotting. This beginner-friendly guide, created by Courtney Legnhausen (owner of Lotus Jewelry) , teaches all the basics of fashioning fun and attractive bracelets,...
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Game Faces: Early Baseball Cards from the Library of Congress

Peter Devereaux - Smithsonian Books
Format: Hardcover

A charming gift book showcasing baseball cards from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries alongside photos from the early days of the nation's beloved pastimeGame Faces showcases rare and colorful baseball cards from the Library of Congress's Benjamin K. Edwards Collection,...
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More Thanksgiving Origami

Ruth Owen - PowerKids Press
Format: Hardcover

People like to prepare for holiday celebrations by decorating with symbols and reminders of the special time. Thanksgiving is a day steeped in history and tradition, and the origami projects in this second book of Thanksgiving activities reflect this in a fun way. Beginner and advanced...
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Hand Tool Basics: Woodworking Tools and How to Use Them

Steve Branam - Popular Woodworking Books
Format: Hardcover

Everything you need to start woodworking with hand tools! Hand tool woodworking can be a source of great pride, satisfaction and amazing results--not to mention less noise and sawdust. But there's a lot to learn, what with a seemingly endless array of chisels and mallets to workbenches...
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Creative Cut Cards: 35 Greeting Cards for Every Occasion

Lark Crafts - Lark Books (NC)
Format: Print book

A beautiful handmade card makes any note feel like a gift! Using only specialty papers and a craft knife, crafters can easily create 35 elegant and quirky cards. The projects range from adorable apples for a teacher's gift to candles for a birthday: you'll find something for every celebration,...
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Paper Crafts: A Maker's Guide

Victoria & Albert Museum - Thames & Hudson
Format: Paperback

An innovative presentation of the craft-book genre, this volume offers an informative guide to paper crafts and projects by makers at the leading edge of today's craft revival. Paper crafts are as old as paper itself, with a profusion of different traditions originating around the world....
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Trench Talk Trench Life: A Beginner's Guide to World War One

FREDERIC WINKOWSKI - Glitterati
Format: Hardcover

This concise, handsomely illustrated, boots-on-the ground guide provides a unique introduction to life on the Western Front during World War I. Readers will learn about the drastic living circumstances of characters Tommy Atkins, Poilu, and Doughboy, respectively the foot soldiers of Britain,...
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Modern Calligraphy Workshop: The Creative Art of Pen, Brush and Chalk Lettering

Imogen Owen - Quadrille Publishing
Format: Paperback

Learn how to create beautiful, hand-lettered stationery, art, and other decorations with Modern Calligraphy, a sophisticated, interactive book full of exquisite sample alphabets, fun exercises, and simple step-by-step projects. From modern calligraphy in ink to hand lettering in chalk on blackboard...
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Crochet in a Day: 42 Fast & Fun Projects

Salena Baca - Stackpole Books
Format: Paperback

Looking for a quick crochet fix? Crochet in a Day has 42 sure-to-please patterns that can all be started and finished in a day or less. From wearables like cowls, hats, slippers, and even a poncho, to home items like place mats, dish cloths, and baskets, every item will crochet up fast!This...
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Crocheted Hoods and Cowls: 20 Enchanting Designs for Women 7 Adorable Animal Hoods for Kids

Tammy Flores - Stackpole Books
Format: Paperback

This collection of crocheted patterns includes adorable animal hoods like a giraffe and bunny for kids and elegant, textured styles for adults. Hoods are both stylish and extra-warm, protecting both your head and neck from the winter chill. Various stitch patterns and embellishments make...
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Trainable cat : a practical guide to making life happier for you and your cat

John Bradshaw - Basic Books
Format: Print book

Dog owners know that dogs can be trained, but the idea of training rarely crosses cat owners' minds. But as bestselling anthrozoologist John Bradshaw and cat expert Sarah Ellis show, not only can cats be trained, but they absolutely should be to ensure a happy and healthy relationship between...
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Wabi-Sabi Sewing: 20 Sewing Patterns for Perfectly Imperfect Projects

KAREN LEWIS - SewandSo
Format: Paperback

Capture the essence of Japanese style in your sewing with this collection of projects inspired by the wabi-sabi concept of 'perfect imperfection'. This collection of 20 sewing projects for home decor and accessories is based on the popular Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi which celebrates...
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Ugly Christmas Sweater Party: Christmas Crafts, Recipes, Activities

Matt Shay - Lark Books
Format: Print book

"T""was the night before the ugly sweater soiree""A""nd all through your place, ""Y""our perfect party clothes were put away without even a trace. ""Y""our guests will drink cranberry cocktails and craft, ""W""hile...
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Traditional Nordic Knits: Over 40 Hats, Mittens, Gloves and Socks

Johanna Wallin - Trafalgar Square Books
Format: Print book

The classic Nordic knitting tradition is a widely-respected - and increasingly popular - source of exquisite patterns and design inspiration all over the world. Now, with Traditional Nordic Knits, get a glimpse into the rich history and heritage of this beloved cornerstone of needlecraft....
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The Great Zentangle Book: Learn to Tangle with 101 Favorite Patterns

Beate Winkler - Quarry Books
Format: Print book

Create, relax, and inspire one stroke at a time with The Great Zentangle Book!Zentangle(r) is a meditative art in which lines and shapes are created and combined to make one intricate piece of artwork. Complied by certified Zentangle trainer, Beate Winkler, these 100 step-by-step Zentangle...
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Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Outdoor Carpentry Updated 3rd Edition: Complete Plans for Beautiful Backyard Building Projects

Editors of Cool Springs Press - Cool Springs Press
Format: Paperback

In this updated third edition of the best-selling BLACK DECKER The Complete Guide to Outdoor Carpentry you will find a wealth of popular building projects that are fun and easy to build. The wood projects are shown in full detail with color how-to photos, step-by-step instructions, and exploded-view...
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Willow: Traditional Craft for Modern Living

Jenny Crisp - White Lion Publishing
Format: Hardcover

As natural materials such as wood, leather, rattan and cork continue to be used in the home, handmade woven objects, from bread baskets and trays to stools and screens, are fast becoming the must-have accessories of the contemporary interior. Master basket maker and willow grower, Jenny...
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Drive: The Definitive History of Driving

Giles Chapman - DK
Format: Hardcover

Charting the 130-years from the arrival of horseless carriages to the advent of driverless vehicles, celebrate the automobile and the romance of the open road.Beginning with the development of the first vehicles powered by an internal combustion engine, Drive explores the early glamour...
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The Beeswax Workshop: How to Make Your Own Natural Candles, Cosmetics, Cleaners, Soaps, Healing Balms and More

Christine Dalziel - Ulysses Pr
Format: Print book

Transform miraculous beeswax into environmentally friendly household cleaners, personal care products, candles and craftsFeatures over 100 step-by-step recipes, this book presents easy-to-follow recipes that utilize the amazing flexibility of beeswax for crafting safe, highly effective...
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Kitchen Projects for the Woodworker: Plans and Instructions for Over 65 Useful Kitchen Items

Ken Horner - Linden Publishing
Format: Paperback

Over 65 fun, useful, and beautiful home woodworking projects for the kitchen: cutting boards, trivets, spoons, kitchen stools, and more!Dress up your kitchen -- and make it more functional -- with these stylish, easy-to-make kitchen projects for the home woodworker. Master woodworking craftsman...
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Superman Origami: Amazing Folding Projects for the Man of Steel

John Montroll - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

What happens when you combine the Man of Steel with the art of origami? You get a high-flying collection of paper-folding projects. These models, designed by internationally renowned origami master John Montroll, are guaranteed to amaze. With clear, step-by-step diagrams and instructions,...
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Adorable Pom Pom Animals: Dogs, Cats and Other Woolly Friends

KAZUKO ITO - Tuttle Publishing
Format: Paperback

Just a bit of winding, tying, trimming and fluffing is all it takes to make anyone feel creative!Pom poms are suddenly showing up again everywhere - as fashion accessories, home decor items and toys. Adorable Pom Pom Animals shows you how to use yarn to sculpt cuddly pets and mascots...
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Hello Tokyo: 30 Handmade Projects and Fun Ideas for a Cute, Tokyo-Inspired Lifestyle

EBONY BIZYS - HARRY N ABRAMS
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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A Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars, 5th Edition

Q David Bowers - Whitman Publishing
Format: Print book

In the fifth edition of A Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars, Q. David Bowers offers an engaging portrait of the country's most popular classic coin. You'll learn what to look for when you buy, how to grade your coins, how to cherrypick varieties, and ways to become a smarter collector.The...
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Sculptural Secrets for Mosaics: Creating 3-D Bases for Mosaic Application

Julee Latimer - Schiffer
Format: Hardcover

With easy-to-follow guidance and more than 175 photos, this book helps mosaic artists meet the challenge of creating 3-D substrates. It explains various approaches to issues ranging from reaching the needed levels of density and strength to applying tesserae to coils, twists, and spheres....
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Origami Toys

Matthew Gardiner - Windmill Books
Format: Print book

From jumping frogs to puppets, some fantastically fun toys and games can be made with just a piece of paper. Readers discover a wide variety of toys that can be made with the ancient art of origami. By following clear, step-by-step instructions, readers can create their very own origami...
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The Hidden History of Guns and the Second Amendment (The Thom Hartmann Hidden History Series)

Thom Hartmann - Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Format: Paperback

"In this precise primer on firearms practices and policies, progressive talk-show host Hartmann examines the history of routine gun usage and extreme gun violence and assesses the influence of gun ownership on contemporary political, economic, and social norms...A brief but powerful...
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Granny Squares Weekend: 20 Quick and Easy Crochet Projects

EMMA VARNAM - GMC Publications
Format: Paperback

If you need an emergency craft fix, then this book has the answer! Armed with a crochet hook and some yarn you can rustle up these gorgeous projects in next to no time. Granny squares are a simple and fun way to get creative when time is short, whill offering a fashionable way to use up your...
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Knives 2019: The World's Greatest Knife Book

Joe Kertzman - Gun Digest Books
Format: Paperback

Discover stunning custom knives! Throughout history, knives of untold numbers of styles, materials and designs have been carried as tools, weapons and adornments--and each knife has a distinct attraction all its own. That allure has helped custom knifemaking evolve, and continue to grow...
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Lunch-Hour Patchwork: 15 Easy-to-Start

That Patchwork Place - That Patchwork Place
Format: Paperback

Ever said, "I wish I had time to make that!"? With this fun project book, you can slide in time to sew every day-little by little during your lunch hour! Perfectly portable projects can be completed in as little as an hour or over just a few lunch hours during the week. Choose...
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Leather Crafting Starter Book: Tools, Techniques, and 16 Step-by-Step Projects for Beginners

Studio Tac Creative - Fox Chapel Publishing
Format: Paperback

Leather Crafting Starter Book is the perfect introduction to leather working for complete beginners!16 step-by-step projects range from simple to complex designsStep-by-step photos & instructions for basic techniques, from stitching and hand sewing to dyeing, punching, applique,...
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Martha Stewarts Newlywed Kitchen: Recipes for Weeknight Dinners and Easy, Casual Gatherings: A Cookbook

Editors of Martha Stewart Living - Clarkson Potter
Format: Hardcover

Cozy up at home with more than 100 recipes to cook for each other and for friends. The team at Martha Stewart Living has created the ultimate cookbook for the modern couple. Discover how to make your kitchen function well as the two of you whip up the meals you love - quick weeknight...
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Secondary Designs With Judi Madsen

Judi Madsen - American Quilter's Society
Format: Print book

Make every inch of a quilt jaw-dropping with Judi Madsen's book on secondary quilting. Features unique, modern quilting designs with complete piecing instructions. Takes an extensive look at Judi's creative process as she discusses each of her quilts. Step-by-step instructions make...
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Amazing Origami Boxes

Tomoko Fuse - Dover Publications
Format: Paperback

Simple but unique, an origami box represents the thoughts and feelings of its maker. Between the pleasure of paperfolding and the satisfaction of having a handmade item to use (or give!) , the box forms a positive association for the maker (and between the giver and recipient) . In this...
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Paper Flowers Chinese Style: Create Handmade Gifts and Decorations

FANG LIU - Shanghai Press
Format: Hardcover

This Chinese papercraft book introduces readers to 24 unique paper flower patterns, with techniques for their folding and decoration, and tips for composition, color matching, floral vessels and display.The 24 patterns are designed to match the "24 solar terms" on the Chinese...
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Macrame: The Craft of Creative Knotting for Your Home

FANNY ZEDENIUS - Quadrille Publishing
Format: Paperback

In recent months there has been an astonishing resurgence in the striking yet simple craft of macram (first made popular in the 1970s) . In Macram, Fanny Zedenius offers a refreshing twist on the addictive craft. Beginning with the basics, she takes us through all the essentials: what...
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FAR/AIM 2018: Federal Aviation Regulations / Aeronautical Information Manual (FAR/AIM series)

United States. Federal Aviation Administration. - Aviation Supplies and Academics, Inc.
Format: Paperback

ASA has built a reputation for providing the aviation community with the most accurate and reliable FAR/AIM products available. The 2017 FAR/AIM book continues this tradition, containing complete and up-to-date information from Titles 14 and 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 and 49 CFR)...
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Goop Clean Beauty

Goop. - Grand Central Life & Style
Format: Print book

The ultimate beauty guide from the experts at GOOP--the trusted resource for healthy, mindful living, curated by Gwyneth Paltrow Millions of women around the world turn to the clean-living team at GOOP for beauty advice. From nontoxic product recommendations, red carpet- (and everyday-)...
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String Frenzy: 12 More Strip Quilt Projects; Strips, Strings & Scrappy Things!

Bonnie Hunter - C&T Publishing
Format: Paperback

Are you buried in scraps -- big pieces, small pieces, hunks, chunks, strips, and parts? Bonnie K. Hunter fans will love her newest book of playful string-quilt projects! Sew a dozen vibrant quilt patterns using the small leftovers from other projects that seem too small to save, yet too big to toss....
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Big Book of Pyrography Projects: Expert Techniques and 23 All-Time Favorite Projects

Pyrography Magazine. - Fox Chapel Publishing
Format: Print book

If you have ever wanted to take up the creative art of pyrography, heres the perfect place to start. Big Book of Pyrography Projects is packed with tips, tricks, and inspiration. All you need is this big book and an inexpensive wood burning tool to start adorning wood, paper, gourds, and more...
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Complete Pottery Techniques: Design, Form, Throw, Decorate and More, with Workshops from Professional Makers

DK - DK
Format: Hardcover

Discover how to develop your pottery design skills and bring your ideas to life from start to finish.Covering every technique from throwing pottery to firing, glazing to sgraffito, this pottery book is perfect for both hand-building beginners and potting pros.Step-by-step photographs...
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The Flight 981 Disaster: Tragedy, Treachery, and the Pursuit of Truth

Samme Chittum - Smithsonian Books
Format: Hardcover

On June 12, 1972, a powerful explosion rocked American Airlines Flight 96 a mere five minutes after its takeoff from Detroit. The explosion ripped a gaping hole in the bottom of the aircraft and jammed the hydraulic controls. Miraculously, despite the damage and ensuing chaos, the pilots...
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The Bag Boutique: 20 Bright and Beautiful Bags To Sew

Debbie Von Grabler-Crozier - Search Press
Format: Paperback

Sew a range of 20 beautiful, colorful bags, from totes and backpacks to clutches and shoulder bags.Add a gorgeous finishing touch to any outfit! This mouthwateringly colorful book contains 20 beautiful bags to sew from popular designer Debbie von Grabler-Crozier. It includes a huge variety...
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Weaving Within Reach: Beautiful Woven Projects by Hand or by Loom

Anne Weil - Clarkson Potter
Format: Paperback

Modern weaving projects like youve never seen - within easy reach of anyone. Weaving is a satisfying hobby for making home or clothing accessories that look plucked from your favorite stores. Here are Pinterest-worthy projects for creating earrings, clutches, pillows, wall hangings, and more,...
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Barbie: The Icon

Massimiliano Capella - Glitterati Inc
Format: Print book

Since her creation in 1959, Barbie has broken cultural, social, and linguistic barriers, all while showcasing a fabulous fashion sense. Organized into five sections: Barbie Is Fashion; Barbie's Family; Dolls of the World; Barbie's Careers; and Queen, Diva and Celebrity, Barbie as Global...
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Rock Art Handbook: Techniques and Projects for Painting, Coloring, and Transforming Stones

Samantha Sarles - Fox Chapel Publishing
Format: Paperback

Rock art is showing up everywhere, and anyone can do it!Over 30 step-by-step tutorials make Rock Art Handbook your comprehensive rock art resourceCovers various craft techniques for decorating rocks: puffy paint, acrylic paint, oil pastels, gelatos, art pens, embossing, stamping,...
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The Knight Craft Book: 15 Things a Knight Can't Do Without

Laura Minter - GMC Publications
Format: Paperback

Create a knight's exciting world of castles, catapults, and crowns with 15 heroic and daring projects in The Knight Craft Book. Aspiring knights will happily cut, glue, paint, and cook their way into a fascinating, imaginary kingdom. These fantastic projects for pretend play like...
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Robin Vizzone's Peculiar PrimitivesA Collection of Eclectic Projects: Hand-Dyed Wool & Embroidery - Quilts, Dolls, Pillows & More

Robin Vizzone - C&T Publishing / Kansas City Star Quilts
Format: Paperback

Embrace the beauty of primitive hand stitching with eclectic, age-worn designs. From wall quilts to table toppers and primitive dolls to pincushions, you'll sew 12 handcrafted projects with eccentric flair and distinct character -- ideal for beginners and more experienced sewists. Your...
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Quick & Easy Quilts: 20 machine quilting projects

Lynne Goldsworthy - Taunton Press
Format: Paperback

Quick & Easy Quilts is a collection of 20 simple and colorful quilt projects perfect for beginners or quilters who want to start and finish a project in a weekend. The 20 projects include 12 quilts and 8 smaller projects, all featuring straightforward designs focused on time- and money-saving...
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Faberg and the Russian Crafts Tradition: An Empire's Legacy

Margaret Trombly - Thames & Hudson
Format: Hardcover

A beautifully illustrated book on Russian decorative arts, published to coincide with an exhibition at the Walters Art MuseumThis book gives a fascinating overview of Russian decorative art, revealing a highly accomplished crafts tradition that persisted over nine centuries. It includes...
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