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DIY Dollhouse: Build and Decorate a Toy House Using Everyday Materials

Alexia Henrion - Princeton Architectural Press
Format: Paperback

D.I.Y. Dollhouse is a lavishly illustrated guide for budding architects, builders, and designers, showing then how to build and furnish their own eco-friendly dollhouse, with an incredible eye for detail. The simple instructions cover everything children (and parents) need to get started,...
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Plant Craft: 30 Projects that Add Natural Style to Your Home

Caitlin Atkinson - Timber Press
Format: Hardcover

Discover the simple beauty of adding natural style to a space! Not everyone has a garden - but with only a handful of materials and a little bit of time, everyone can bring the beauty of nature into their home. Plant Craft features projects inspired by the natural world and made out of live...
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The Plant Lover's Guide to Ferns

Sue Olsen - Timber Press
Format: Hardcover

Ferns are renowned for their diversity and shade tolerance. But these captivating foliage plants can also play many different roles in the garden. They add rich texture and detail to shady landscapes, and are perfect for softening edges and creating pleasing transitions. Their often brilliantly...
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Houseplants for Beginners: A Simple Guide for New Plant Parents for Making Houseplants Thrive (New Shoe Press)

Lisa Eldred Steinkopf - New Shoe Press
Format: Hardcover

Choose the right houseplants for your space and then help them thrive with Houseplants for Beginners at your side.. Having happy, healthy plants can make a space feel happy and healthy too. They add color, texture, and beauty - and can also improve air quality. For new plant parents eager...
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Black & Decker The Complete Outdoor Builder: From Arbors to Walkways: 150 DIY Projects

Editors of CPi - Cool Springs Press
Format: Paperback

Adding beautiful, functional patios and walkways to the yard has never been easier thanks to this book. Over 150 projects and hundreds of instructional photographs combine with informative tips, tricks, and inspiration for the most comprehensive patio and walkway book on the market. From...
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The Embroidery Handbook: All the Stitches You Need to Know to Make Gorgeous Designs

Dhara Shah - Page Street Publishing
Format: Paperback

Through her easy-to-follow stitch tutorials and patterns that are at turns playful and elegant, Dhara Shah shows readers the wide array of gorgeous embroidery designs that can be achieved with just 12 stitches. From the French Knot to the Herringbone Stitch, they'll learn the ins and outs...
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Woodworking: The Complete Step-by-step Manual

DK - DK
Format: Hardcover

Whether you want to build your own bed or put a bookshelf together, find out how to tackle your chosen woodwork task with confidence using this step-by-step guide.Learn how to master the key woodwork techniques, from simple skills to intricate carving, following clear instructions and photographs....
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Cute & Easy Crochet: Learn to crochet with 35 adorable projects

Nicki Trench - CICO Books
Format: Hardcover

Expert crafter Nicki Trench brings you 35 easy-to-follow crochet patterns that will teach you how to crochet. A crochet teacher and author with over 20 years' experience, Nicki has designed a series of patterns that will guide you through those initial stitches to producing beautiful...
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Dogs on Sweaters: Knitting Patterns for Over 18 Favorite Breeds

Sally Muir - Trafalgar Square Books
Format: Hardcover

Dogs on Sweaters pairs simplicity and flexibility with a variety of knitwear patterns and styles for men, women, children, babies -- and even dogs! Choose between basic designs for raglan, long-and-loose, relaxed-fit, and more; and then pick your favorite from among the eighteen featured...
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60 Quick Cowls: Luxurious Projects to Knit in Cloud™ and Duo™ Yarns from Cascade Yarns®

Sixth&Spring Books - Sixth&Spring Books
Format: Print book

Cozy up to cowls with this inventive collection of 60 knitted cowl patterns featuring Cascade Yarns' luxurious, merino/alpaca-blend Cloud and Duo yarns. Projects range from classic styles to more innovative designs for knitters of all skill levels looking for practical-yet-on-trend...
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