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The Afrominimalist's Guide to Living with Less

Christine Platt
Format: Hardcover

When Christine Platt set out on her journey to live with less, she never intended to become The Afrominimalist. She just wanted to tame the chaos in her closet! But after struggling with the austerity and whiteness of mainstream minimalism, Christine realized why minimalism often seems...
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Metalsmithing for Jewelry Makers: Traditional and Contemporary Techniques for Inspirational Results

Jinks McGrath - Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
Format: Hardcover

Thanks to the popularity of workshops and classes, metal jewelry making is no longer the exclusive realm of professional jewelry designers. Now, with a little patience and the right instruction, anyone can learn to create beautiful metal jewelry with metalsmithing techniques.Metalsmithing...
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The $50 Home Makeover: 75 Easy Projects to Transform Your Current Space into Your Dream Place--for $50 or Less!

Shaunna West - Adams Media
Format: Hardcover

Stunning and easy projects for less than $50 each!With The $50 Home Makeover, you can finally turn your living space into your home! This inspiring book offers 75 fun and creative ideas that will help give your place the stylish, modern look that you've always wanted--without having...
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DIY for Dog Lovers: 36 Paw-some Canine Crafts

Kat Roberts - Lark Crafts
Format: Paperback

Bow-wow-WOW! Get your DIY on with these 36 fun dog-themed projects for you and your pet. From a cute Pomeranian mug to a bone-shaped welcome mat, this companion to Crafting for Cat Ladies features 36 charming projects for dog lovers and their four-legged friends. There are irresistibly...
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Fashion Evolution: The 250 looks that shaped modern fashion

Paula Reed - Conran
Format: Paperback

Trace the evolution of fashion through the 250 looks that defined it. From the Chanel suit to the Wonderbra, via Jackie Kennedy, Ziggy Stardust and Alexander McQueen, respected fashion journalist and editor Paula Reed explores each of the styles and visionaries that have defined the way we dress....
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The African Lookbook: A Visual History of 100 Years of African Women

Catherine E. McKinley
Format: Hardcover

Foreword by Jacqueline Woodson.Most of us grew up with images of African women that were purely anthropological--bright displays of exotica where the deeper personhood seemed tucked away. Or they were chronicles of war and poverty--"poverty porn." But now, curator Catherine E. McKinley...
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The Hero's Closet: Sewing for Cosplay and Costuming

Gillian Conahan - Harry N. Abrams
Format: Paperback

Cosplayers rejoice! The Hero's Closet is the ultimate DIY guide to creating unique and fantastical homemade costumes This essential handbook offers detailed, step-by-step instructions that cover the basics of sewing costumes (which often require skills not found in standard sewing...
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Make It Up: The Essential Guide to DIY Makeup and Skin Care

Marie Rayma - Running Press
Format: Print book

It isn't a secret that beauty products are full of chemicals we can barely pronounce, no less want to involuntarily ingest. We all deserve to know what we put on our bodies, and to have products that fit our exact needs. No more messing around at beauty counters: Make It Up will show...
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2018 Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000

Tracy Schmidt - Krause Publications
Format: Paperback

Spanning the globe! Massive in scope and encyclopedic in detail, The Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, provides the most comprehensive reference to 20th century coins on the market. The 45th edition of this tradition-rich catalog is vetted by experts worldwide, providing...
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Decoupage Your Home: A contemporary guide to transforming everyday objects

Snyman - Search Press
Format: Paperback

One of the most popular crafts to re-emerge recently, decoupage is ideal to decorate just about anything, from small household items to large pieces of furniture. Readers will discover its delights with this start-to-finish guide packed with technique know-how and stylish projects. Starting...
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