GIFTS FROM THE SEA Gather beautiful beach glass with its mysterious ocean-tumbled shapes and rainbow of bright hues. Add your personal creativity and some basic jewelry making techniques. Enjoy your stunning, wearable, one-of-a-kind keepsakes!With gorgeous color photographs and step-by-step instructions, this book teaches the essential skills, like drilling glass, wire wrapping, and texturing metal, to turn your beach-found bounty into attractive accessories, including:•Adorable bracelets•Stylish pendants•Sparkly earrings•Eye-catching rings
Ulysses Press
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9781612433035
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Print book
DIY Home Repairs
By Beeny, Sarah
Everyday projects that will make any home as good as new* An easy-to-use home improvement guide for homeowners of every skill level* Features detailed instructions and illustrations for 100 common home repairs from fixing a dripping faucet to wall mounting a TV* Author Sarah Beeney has more than 115,000 Twitter followers and was the host of UK's popular Property Ladder series, which shows viewers how to repair houses in order to flip themBlocked sinks, scratched floors, noisy pipes--no more! DIY Home Repairs teaches readers how to tackle all those common household issues themselves. Featuring straightforward, step-by-step instructions for 100 common home repairs, they'll be able handle any home maintenance issue and save some money while doing it, too. Best of all, each entry includes detailed illustrations, making it easy for anyone--regardless of their skill level--to complete the task.Whether they need to unjam a clogged toilet or have a weekend free to take on some home improvement projects, DIY Home Repairs is the perfect reference for homeowners looking to get the most out of their homes.
Adams Media
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9781440585296
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Hardcover
Fabric weaving
By Boudreaux, Mathew
You gotta weave it to believe it! Learn the art of fabric weaving with 12 fun and fabulous projects! Not only is fabric weaving perfect for crafters, garment sewists, and quilters -- it is also an ideal entry point for non-crafters who want to join in on the fun. Mathew Boudreaux of Mister Domestic and Tara Curtis of WEFTY Needle walk you through every step of the process, from selecting materials to preparing and using your weaving board. Try out simple, classic patterns as well as more complex triaxial designs, incorporating woven textiles anywhere you'd use fabric! Weave the worries of the day behind with this truly relaxing and tactile handcraft. Make your projects pop with fabric weaving! Add wow factor to garments, bags, quilts, and home decor with fabric weaving Sewists, quilters, and crafters will love this meditative, stress-reducing handcraft Fabricate simple and complex woven textiles with Mister Domestic & WEFTY.
Stash Books
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9781644031681
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Paperback
Duct Tape
By Davis, Forest Walker
Move beyond the wallet with an inspiring collection of exciting duct tape projects!Sturdy and resistant, and with a myriad of interesting colors and patterns, duct tape is fast becoming a perfect crafting, home and DIY material.Duct Tape introduces the simple but versatile material and offers 101 creative projects to make. Each project is fully illustrated and contains easy-to-follow instructions for creating inexpensive craft projects of the utmost quality and aesthetic.The Tape Guy, Forest Walker Davis, helps you to create more than mere embellishments! Try making frames, bags, flowers, clothes and bow ties. These projects are just the beginning. Durable and safe to use almost anywhere, Duct Tape projects are great fun for crafters of any age!
Quarry Books
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9781631590160
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Paperback
Pure Joy
By Steel, Danielle
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn this moving memoir, Danielle Steel tells the story of how she met a dog the size of a mouse with a personality that could light up an entire room. From Minnie's arrival at home in San Francisco to clothes-shopping jaunts in Paris, her adventures provide the perfect backdrop for a heartfelt look at the magic that dogs bring to our lives, and how they become part of the family, making indelible memories.We meet Steel's childhood pug, James; and Elmer, the basset hound who was steadfastly at her side in her struggling days as a young writer; Sweet Pea - unveiled in a Tiffany box for a dog-loving husband - and all those lucky dogs who shared a household of nine children, other canines, and one potbellied pig. As she reflects on the beloved pets who have brought joy, and sometimes chaos, to her home through the years, Steel also shares her thoughts on the trials and tribulations of bringing a new dog into a household, the challenges of housebreaking and compatibility, the losses we feel forever.Filled with colorful characters (human and otherwise) , delightful photographs, practical wisdom drawn from long experience, and brimming with warmth and insight on every page, Pure Joy is a love letter to this special relationship - and one of the most charming books yet from the incomparable Danielle Steel.Praise for Pure Joy "The mega-selling [Danielle Steel] shares happy memories of her numerous dogs. . . . Steel brings readers into her life, recounting delightful moments with her many dogs, the dogs her children have owned, and her newest friend, Minnie, her tiny Chihuahua. . . . Plainly told with honesty and affection, these stories are an affirmation of the timeless connection between humans and their canine companions." - Kirkus Reviews "Steel doesn't just love to write blockbusters; she loves dogs. Here's her valentine to all the dogs she's raised (looking to be mostly of the small sort) , with lots of black-and-white photos throughout. A heady commercial combo." - Library Journal
Publisher: n/a
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9780345543752
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Print book
Crochet Ragdoll Friends
By Wagtendonk, Sascha Blase-van
Crochet a new best friend!Sascha is back with this exciting collection of 36 new ragdolls, including adult and baby pairs of animals and fantasy creatures such as dragons and dinosaurs. She's also introducing friends from around the world, such as kokeshi dolls, Santa Claus and reindeer, kangaroos and koalas, giraffes, sloths, hedgehogs, flamingos and more. So many cute dolls - great for baby gifts and using up small bits of yarn - and they work up quickly for near-instant gratification.Favorites include:Llama mama and babySleepy bearsDachshund and puppyLeopard and cubSanta and reindeerSlothsDinosaurs, Dragons, and so many more!
Stackpole Books
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9780811771702
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Paperback
Pom-Pom Birds
By Pypke, Susanne
Create cute and realistic pom-pom birds with step-by-step instructions.Adorable crafting has never been simpler; with just a few materials, you can make these cute Pom-pom Birds! They're easy to craft with detailed, step-by-step instructions, and the finished birds are too adorable to only make one. Soon, you'll have your own flock! From robins and finches, to a woodpecker and an owl, you'll create adorably fluffy little birds that add a touch of fun to any room. This book offers all the tips, instructions, and images you need to make your own tiny flying friends. Choose from 18 simple and adorable birds, including a brightly colored Greenfinch and an impressive Long-Eared OwlEasy step-by-step instructions make sculpting these yarn creatures simpleFinished projects are artisan quality--great for home decor, gifts, and holiday decor.
C&T Publishing / Stash Books
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9781644034446
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Paperback
101 Easy Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health & Home
By Berry, Jan
Go Green in Every Part of Your Life with These Easy, All-Natural Herbal ProductsKick toxic, synthetic skin care products and cleaners out the door and bring the healing joy of nature into your life with the simple, versatile projects in 101 Easy Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health & Home. In this incredible resource, Jan Berry teaches you the basics of making your own skin care and hair care products, health remedies and household cleaners -- then how to customize them into truly unique and personalized items! You'll learn how to make:- Honey, Rose & Oat Face Cleanser- Cool Mint Body Wash- Basic Calendula Lotion- Floral Salt Foot Scrub Bars- Basil & Lime Lip Balm- Lavender Oatmeal Soap- Violet Flower Sore Throat Syrup- Thyme Counter Cleaner- Lavender Laundry Detergent- And so much more!All of the projects are easy to make and use commonly found herbs, flowers, oils and other natural ingredients. No fancy equipment or previous experience required! If you don't have a certain ingredient on hand, Jan provides tips on how to substitute and what works best. Going green has never been easier or more affordable. With this book, you can use local, natural ingredients to make something beautiful, effective and good for you and your family.
Page Street Pub Co
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9781624142017
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Print book
Quick & Cute Carving Projects
By Dickie, Lori
From snowmen and Santas to puppies, pigs, and pirates, even beginning carvers can make 46 charming animal, holiday, and fantasy carvings with Quick & Cute Carving Projects!Accessible introduction to woodcarving for beginnersLearn the basics of carving "in the round" the quick and easy wayPremade blanks and simple cuts give new carvers instant success, are less frustrating, and help make first projects fast & funMake charming animal, holiday, and fantasy caricatures44 ready-to-use patternsSpecial holiday patterns for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, & moreStep-by-step carving and painting instructions, with color photosAuthor Lorie Dickie shows how to get started using just a blank basswood "egg" and a few simple cuts.
Sea Glass Jewelry
By Furber, Lindsay
GIFTS FROM THE SEA Gather beautiful beach glass with its mysterious ocean-tumbled shapes and rainbow of bright hues. Add your personal creativity and some basic jewelry making techniques. Enjoy your stunning, wearable, one-of-a-kind keepsakes!With gorgeous color photographs and step-by-step instructions, this book teaches the essential skills, like drilling glass, wire wrapping, and texturing metal, to turn your beach-found bounty into attractive accessories, including:•Adorable bracelets•Stylish pendants•Sparkly earrings•Eye-catching rings
DIY Home Repairs
By Beeny, Sarah
Everyday projects that will make any home as good as new* An easy-to-use home improvement guide for homeowners of every skill level* Features detailed instructions and illustrations for 100 common home repairs from fixing a dripping faucet to wall mounting a TV* Author Sarah Beeney has more than 115,000 Twitter followers and was the host of UK's popular Property Ladder series, which shows viewers how to repair houses in order to flip themBlocked sinks, scratched floors, noisy pipes--no more! DIY Home Repairs teaches readers how to tackle all those common household issues themselves. Featuring straightforward, step-by-step instructions for 100 common home repairs, they'll be able handle any home maintenance issue and save some money while doing it, too. Best of all, each entry includes detailed illustrations, making it easy for anyone--regardless of their skill level--to complete the task.Whether they need to unjam a clogged toilet or have a weekend free to take on some home improvement projects, DIY Home Repairs is the perfect reference for homeowners looking to get the most out of their homes.
Fabric weaving
By Boudreaux, Mathew
You gotta weave it to believe it! Learn the art of fabric weaving with 12 fun and fabulous projects! Not only is fabric weaving perfect for crafters, garment sewists, and quilters -- it is also an ideal entry point for non-crafters who want to join in on the fun. Mathew Boudreaux of Mister Domestic and Tara Curtis of WEFTY Needle walk you through every step of the process, from selecting materials to preparing and using your weaving board. Try out simple, classic patterns as well as more complex triaxial designs, incorporating woven textiles anywhere you'd use fabric! Weave the worries of the day behind with this truly relaxing and tactile handcraft. Make your projects pop with fabric weaving! Add wow factor to garments, bags, quilts, and home decor with fabric weaving Sewists, quilters, and crafters will love this meditative, stress-reducing handcraft Fabricate simple and complex woven textiles with Mister Domestic & WEFTY.
Duct Tape
By Davis, Forest Walker
Move beyond the wallet with an inspiring collection of exciting duct tape projects!Sturdy and resistant, and with a myriad of interesting colors and patterns, duct tape is fast becoming a perfect crafting, home and DIY material.Duct Tape introduces the simple but versatile material and offers 101 creative projects to make. Each project is fully illustrated and contains easy-to-follow instructions for creating inexpensive craft projects of the utmost quality and aesthetic.The Tape Guy, Forest Walker Davis, helps you to create more than mere embellishments! Try making frames, bags, flowers, clothes and bow ties. These projects are just the beginning. Durable and safe to use almost anywhere, Duct Tape projects are great fun for crafters of any age!
Pure Joy
By Steel, Danielle
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIn this moving memoir, Danielle Steel tells the story of how she met a dog the size of a mouse with a personality that could light up an entire room. From Minnie's arrival at home in San Francisco to clothes-shopping jaunts in Paris, her adventures provide the perfect backdrop for a heartfelt look at the magic that dogs bring to our lives, and how they become part of the family, making indelible memories.We meet Steel's childhood pug, James; and Elmer, the basset hound who was steadfastly at her side in her struggling days as a young writer; Sweet Pea - unveiled in a Tiffany box for a dog-loving husband - and all those lucky dogs who shared a household of nine children, other canines, and one potbellied pig. As she reflects on the beloved pets who have brought joy, and sometimes chaos, to her home through the years, Steel also shares her thoughts on the trials and tribulations of bringing a new dog into a household, the challenges of housebreaking and compatibility, the losses we feel forever.Filled with colorful characters (human and otherwise) , delightful photographs, practical wisdom drawn from long experience, and brimming with warmth and insight on every page, Pure Joy is a love letter to this special relationship - and one of the most charming books yet from the incomparable Danielle Steel.Praise for Pure Joy "The mega-selling [Danielle Steel] shares happy memories of her numerous dogs. . . . Steel brings readers into her life, recounting delightful moments with her many dogs, the dogs her children have owned, and her newest friend, Minnie, her tiny Chihuahua. . . . Plainly told with honesty and affection, these stories are an affirmation of the timeless connection between humans and their canine companions." - Kirkus Reviews "Steel doesn't just love to write blockbusters; she loves dogs. Here's her valentine to all the dogs she's raised (looking to be mostly of the small sort) , with lots of black-and-white photos throughout. A heady commercial combo." - Library Journal
Crochet Ragdoll Friends
By Wagtendonk, Sascha Blase-van
Crochet a new best friend!Sascha is back with this exciting collection of 36 new ragdolls, including adult and baby pairs of animals and fantasy creatures such as dragons and dinosaurs. She's also introducing friends from around the world, such as kokeshi dolls, Santa Claus and reindeer, kangaroos and koalas, giraffes, sloths, hedgehogs, flamingos and more. So many cute dolls - great for baby gifts and using up small bits of yarn - and they work up quickly for near-instant gratification.Favorites include:Llama mama and babySleepy bearsDachshund and puppyLeopard and cubSanta and reindeerSlothsDinosaurs, Dragons, and so many more!
Pom-Pom Birds
By Pypke, Susanne
Create cute and realistic pom-pom birds with step-by-step instructions.Adorable crafting has never been simpler; with just a few materials, you can make these cute Pom-pom Birds! They're easy to craft with detailed, step-by-step instructions, and the finished birds are too adorable to only make one. Soon, you'll have your own flock! From robins and finches, to a woodpecker and an owl, you'll create adorably fluffy little birds that add a touch of fun to any room. This book offers all the tips, instructions, and images you need to make your own tiny flying friends. Choose from 18 simple and adorable birds, including a brightly colored Greenfinch and an impressive Long-Eared OwlEasy step-by-step instructions make sculpting these yarn creatures simpleFinished projects are artisan quality--great for home decor, gifts, and holiday decor.
101 Easy Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health & Home
By Berry, Jan
Go Green in Every Part of Your Life with These Easy, All-Natural Herbal ProductsKick toxic, synthetic skin care products and cleaners out the door and bring the healing joy of nature into your life with the simple, versatile projects in 101 Easy Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health & Home. In this incredible resource, Jan Berry teaches you the basics of making your own skin care and hair care products, health remedies and household cleaners -- then how to customize them into truly unique and personalized items! You'll learn how to make:- Honey, Rose & Oat Face Cleanser- Cool Mint Body Wash- Basic Calendula Lotion- Floral Salt Foot Scrub Bars- Basil & Lime Lip Balm- Lavender Oatmeal Soap- Violet Flower Sore Throat Syrup- Thyme Counter Cleaner- Lavender Laundry Detergent- And so much more!All of the projects are easy to make and use commonly found herbs, flowers, oils and other natural ingredients. No fancy equipment or previous experience required! If you don't have a certain ingredient on hand, Jan provides tips on how to substitute and what works best. Going green has never been easier or more affordable. With this book, you can use local, natural ingredients to make something beautiful, effective and good for you and your family.
Quick & Cute Carving Projects
By Dickie, Lori
From snowmen and Santas to puppies, pigs, and pirates, even beginning carvers can make 46 charming animal, holiday, and fantasy carvings with Quick & Cute Carving Projects!Accessible introduction to woodcarving for beginnersLearn the basics of carving "in the round" the quick and easy wayPremade blanks and simple cuts give new carvers instant success, are less frustrating, and help make first projects fast & funMake charming animal, holiday, and fantasy caricatures44 ready-to-use patternsSpecial holiday patterns for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, & moreStep-by-step carving and painting instructions, with color photosAuthor Lorie Dickie shows how to get started using just a blank basswood "egg" and a few simple cuts.