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Sew Cute & Clever Farm & Forest Friends: Mix & Match 16 Paper-Pieced Blocks, 6 Home Decor Projects

Mary Hertel - C&T Publishing
Format: Paperback

Best-selling author Mary Hertel brings readers sixteen more of her adorable, easy-to-make paper-piecing blocks, along with six new projects! Whether you're an experienced paper piecer or a beginner, Mary provides simple instructions that will have you paper piecing in no time. Mix and match...
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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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Japanese Paper Flowers: Elegant Kirigami Blossoms, Bouquets, Wreaths and More

Hiromi Yamazaki - Tuttle Publishing
Format: Paperback

Learn how to bring a Japanese aesthetic into your life with these elegant works of floral art. Japanese kirigami (cut paper) flowers are delicate and beautiful examples of paper craft, but are surprisingly easy to make. This...
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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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Toyota Camry & Avalon & Lexus ES 350, 2007-2015: Does not include information specific to hybrid models

Jeff Killingsworth - Haynes Manuals N. America, Inc.
Format: Paperback

This Haynes Manual is a first-hand account of repairing and maintaining the Toyota Camry, Avalon, and Lexus ES 350 from 2007-2015. What makes Haynes Manuals unique, and what has given them success for over 55 years, is that each manual is written from a complete tear down and rebuild of the bike....
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Free-Motion Meandering: A Beginners Guide to Machine Quilting

Angela Walters - C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Format: Paperback

Turn the corner to free-motion success with a meandering makeover! Best-selling author Angela Walters shows you that free-motion machine quilting doesn't have to be scary - with a couple designs in your pocket, you can finish almost any quilt on your home machine and enjoy the process....
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The Wood Carver's Dozen: A Collection of 12 Beautiful Projects for Beginners

Celina Muire - Princeton Architectural Press
Format: Paperback

If you want to join the woodworking and carving renaissance, Woodcarver's Dozen is the perfect starting point. An inspiring D.I.Y. book, written by a passionate advocate for the ancient and rewarding craft of hand wood carving, Woodcarver's Dozen includes simple step-by-step tutorials...
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Decorating with Plants: What to Choose, Ways to Style, and How to Make Them Thrive

Baylor Chapman - Artisan
Format: Hardcover

Houseplants are more popular than ever before - especially with millennials, who are setting up their homes for the first time and discovering that nothing can add energy, style, and that essential "lived-in-ness" to their spaces better than a little bit of green. Whether it's...
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Junk Beautiful: She Sheds: Hundreds of Inspired Ideas for Your Backyard Retreat

Sue Whitney - Taunton Press
Format: Paperback

Move over, Man Caves. She Sheds are coming to a house near you. Across the country, ladies are carving out a special place for themselves, one free from stress and concern. And they're doing it in their own backyards by turning spaces usually reserved for old tools and greasy car parts...
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Ham Radio For Dummies

H WARD SILVER - For Dummies
Format: Paperback

Your how-to guide to become a ham Ham radio, or amateur radio, is a way to talk with people around the world in real-time, or to send email without any sort of internet connection. It provides a way to keep in touch with friends and family, whether they are across town or across the country....
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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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Easy Stack Quilts

Paula Doyle - C&T Publishing
Format: Paperback

Learn how to make simple, one-of-a-kind quilts using large-scale print fabrics! Easy Stack is a quick-cutting, fabric-efficient way of making great quilts that are rotary cut and machine pieced. Using only 4 fabric repeats and easy-to-cut strips, you can create 3 kinds of fun and unique...
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DIY Circus Lab for Kids: A Family- Friendly Guide for Juggling, Balancing, Clowning and Show-Making

Jackie Leigh Davis - Quarry Books
Format: Flexibound

DIY Circus Lab for Kids gives families everything they need to produce their own circus Author Jackie Leigh Davis invites the you into the international youth circus community, then dives into the circus skill families: juggling, acrobatics, manipulation, balance, and clowning. The book...
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Plant-Powered Beauty: The Essential Guide to Using Natural Ingredients for Health, Wellness, and Personal Skincare

Amy Galper - BenBella Books
Format: Paperback

Have you ever looked at the back of your facial moisturizer or body cream and, despite whatever it claims about "natural" ingredients on the front of the package, seen complicated additives like this? Isopropyl Myristate,Hydrolyzed Elastin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol,...
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Grandpa Magic: 112 Easy Tricks, Amazing Brainteasers, and Simple Stunts to Wow the Grandkids

Allan Zola Kronzek - Workman Publishing Company
Format: Paperback

From a professional magician and New York Times bestselling author, 100 tricks, stunts, and brainteasers that will engage the grandchildren and provide giggles, jaw-dropping awe, and wonderful memories. From the old pull-a-quarter-from-behind-a-kid's-ear trick and "removing your...
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Thread Folk: A Modern Makers Book of Embroidery Projects and Artist Collaborations

Libby Moore - Paige Tate Select
Format: Hardcover

Thread Folk: A Modern Makers Book of Embroidery Projects and Artist Collaborations is a modern refresh of an age-old craft. Author Libby Moore teaches basic stitches and how to choose materials, and shares original patterns with easy-to-remove perforated pages. Thread Folk includes: 15 embroidery...
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Knitted Animal Friends: Over 40 knitting patterns for adorable animal dolls, their clothes and accessories (Knitted Animal Friends, 1)

Louise Crowther - David & Charles
Format: Paperback

Learn to make an adorable collection of knitted animal toys with these new patterns by the author of My Knitted Doll, Louise Crowther. Louise, brings her unique style of coordinated knitwear with cute colourwork details to this new collection of toy animal knitting patterns. There are a total...
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Witches' Brew and Other Horrifying Party Foods

Ali Vega - Lerner Publications
Format: Print book

What can be as petrifying as it is appetizing? Your party food! Learn how to create a variety of party foods that are both repulsive and tasty. Create dishes like earwax on a stick, crispy mice, and a spooky shrunken heads brew. Making party treats has never been so much funor so gross!
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Knitting Modular Shawls, Wraps, and Stoles: An Easy, Innovative Technique for Creating Custom Designs, with 185 Stitch Patterns

Melissa Leapman - Storey Publishing, LLC
Format: Hardcover

Shawls are practical, versatile, and an ever-popular project among knitters. Noted designer Melissa Leapman has developed an innovative technique that promises hundreds of beautiful shawl design options in Knitting Modular Shawls, Wraps, and Stoles! Beginning with a simple triangular wedge,...
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Sew Bags: The Practical Guide to Making Purses, Totes, Clutches & More; 13 Skill-Building Projects

Hilarie Wakefield Dayton - C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Format: Paperback

Sew stylish shoulder bags, totes, clutches, and drawstring bags! Whether you're a total beginner or a confident sewist who loves to finish a project in one sitting, you'll love this modern collection of thirteen bags you can truly make your own. Turn flat fabric into handbags of any shape...
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A Year of Embroidery: A Month-to-Month Collection of Motifs for Seasonal Stitching (Make Good: Japanese Craft Style)

Yumiko Higuchi - Roost Books
Format: Paperback

Celebrate the seasons through contemporary embroidery motifs for a year of stitching.Give each month more beauty by stitching embroidery motifs with unique seasonal designs. Follow the course of a year - from snow flowers and skiing bears in January to lily of the valley in May, a collection...
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Coffeehouse Knits: Knitting Patterns and Essays with Robust Flavor

Kerry Bogert - Interweave
Format: Hardcover

The jolt of inspiration every knitter needs! Inspired by the ritual of sipping and stitching, Coffeehouse Knits is a stimulating collection of knitwear with an extra shot of something special. Whether you're joining friends at the coffee shop for community knitting or you're home...
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Gardening with Junk: Simple and innovative planting ideas using recycled pots and containers

ADAM CAPLIN - CICO Books
Format: Hardcover

Revamp, recycle, and rejuvenate your old containers into some stunning feature pieces for your yard. Learn how to become more eco-friendly and make the most of old mugs, oil cans, plastic bottles, and so much more with Gardening with Junk.Delve into gardening with the first section, Getting...
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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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Our Hands Remember: Recovering Sanikiluaq Basket Sewing

MARGARET LAWRENCE - Inhabit Media
Format: Paperback

Sanikiluaq, a small Inuit community in the Belcher Islands region of the Far North, has a long history of artistic output. But as the demand for stone carvings grew, grass basket sewing - once a traditional skill for Inuit women - faded from the community consciousness. That was until a group...
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The Joy of Lettering: A creative exploration of contemporary hand lettering, typography & illustrated typeface

Gabri Kirkendall - Walter Foster Pub
Format: Print book

With more than 50 tips, techniques, and lessons for creating beautiful illuminated letters and sophisticated lettering projects, The Joy of Lettering takes hand lettering to a whole new level.Gabri Joy Kirkendall (Creative Lettering & Beyond) and Jaclyn Escalera guide readers through...
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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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You Will be able to draw faces by the end of this book

Jake Spicer - Ilex Press
Format: Paperback

The face is one of the most rewarding and enjoyable subjects to draw. In this cleverly conceived series, experienced artist and teacher Jake Spicer brings the drawing lessons to you, using his innovative and easy-to-follow methods. Follow the simple lessons on the page, and practice them...
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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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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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A Way to Garden: A Hands-On Primer for Every Season

Margaret Roach - Timber Press
Format: Hardcover

For Margaret Roach gardening is more than a hobby, it's a calling. Her unique approach, which she refers to as "horticultural how-to and woo-hoo," is a blend of vital information to memorize (like how to plant a bulb) and intuitive steps you must simply feel and surrender...
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More Valentine's Day Origami

Ruth Owen - Powerkids Pr
Format: Print book

Valentine's Day is a holiday bursting with gifts, and homemade gifts are the most heartfelt of all. This book enables artistic readers to make a number of origami gifts for their valentines, including a heart with wings, a red rose, and a teddy bear. Children will be amazed how a few basic...
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Stained Glass Projects for Beginners: 31 Projects to Make in a Weekend

Lynette Wrigley - IMM Lifestyle Books
Format: Paperback

A complete stained glass course in one book!31 step-by-step projects for copper foiled and leaded window panels, candle holders, mirror and picture frames, light catchers, and moreBeginner-friendly essentials including techniques for cutting, polishing, tracing, copper foiling, leading,...
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Handmade Houseplants: Remarkably Realistic Plants You Can Make with Paper

Corrie Beth Hogg - Timber Press
Format: Paperback

Houseplants are everywhere - on Instagram, in the media, and in trendy homes all over the world. In Handmade Houseplants, expert crafter and tastemaker Corrie Beth Hogg offers a no-water necessary alternative: plants made from paper! This stylish guide includes step-by-step instructions...
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Doubleweave Revised & Expanded (The Weavers Studio)

Jennifer Moore - Interweave
Format: Paperback

Conventional shaft loom weaving constricts the weaver into making only a single layer of fabric that is no wider than the loom. Increase your looms capabilities with Doubleweave Revised & Expanded! In this comprehensive guide to doubleweave, master-weaver Jennifer Moore revisits the tips...
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Hello Color: 25 Bright Ideas for DIY Decor

Rachel Mae Smith - Quirk Books
Format: Hardcover

Say goodbye to dull dcor and hello to color with 25 simple DIY projects with Rachel Mae Smith, the pink-haired proprietor of popular lifestyle blog The Crafted Life!Liven up your apartment and make your home space vibrant with 25 simple and fun step-by-step home accessory projects--all...
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Beginner's Guide to DIY & Home Repair: Essential DIY Techniques for the First Timer

Jo Behari - Creative Homeowner
Format: Paperback

Start doing your own household repairs and simple renovations without the expense of calling in a professional!Complete beginner's reference guide to household repairs and simple renovationsLearn basic DIY skills and get expert guidance to get the job doneSimple presentation for the DIY novice,...
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Mini-Lathe Tools and Projects for Home Machinists

David Fenner - Fox Chapel Publishing
Format: Paperback

Everyone who has a mini-lathe needs this book! Projects designed to extend and improve the versatility of the mini-lathe Guide to tricks and techniques that every mini-lathe operator needs to master Well illustrated with clear diagrams and crisp color photos Follow-on book to the author's...
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The Spoonflower Quick-sew Project Book: 34 DIYs to Make the Most of Your Fabric Stash

Anda Corrie - Abrams
Format: Paperback

Stitch up a storm with more than 30 new stash-friendly projects from quilt and fabric lovers' favorite creative force: Spoonflower. Discover all that you can make with just a yard or two! Spoonflower - a design-your-own/print-on-demand fabric company known for its unique, clever, and must-have...
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Yarn Substitution Made Easy: Matching the Right Yarn to Any Knitting Pattern

Carol J. Sulcoski - Union Square & Co.
Format: Paperback

An in-depth guide to choosing the right yarn for your project - including 10 patterns that explore how different yarns affect the outcome of your final product. When beginning a project, every knitter confronts the question: "What yarn should I use?" The answer can be complicated....
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How to Make Your Own Ugly Christmas Sweaters: 20 Fun & Easy Holiday Projects to Craft and Create

Nicolette Lafonseca - Racehorse Publishing
Format: Paperback

Christmas just wouldn't be the same without a kitsch novelty knit -- and what bigger horror than showing up to a party only to realize that someone else is wearing the same festive ugly sweater? This book shows you how to take any plain sweater as your starting point and transform it into...
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Every Tool's a Hammer: Life Is What You Make It

Adam Savage - Atria Books
Format: Hardcover

MythBusters' Adam Savage - Discovery Channel star and one of the most beloved figures in science and tech - shares his golden rules of creativity, from finding inspiration to following through and successfully turning your idea into reality. Adam Savage is a maker. From Chewbacca's...
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The Quilter's Negative Space Handbook: Step-by-Step Design Instruction and 8 Modern Projects

Sylvia Schaefer
Format: Paperback

Break down the process of modern quilt design with a scientific approach to design principles. Applying the concept of negative space in 8 key ways, you'll start with traditional blocks or quilts and transform them into modern masterpieces, step -by -step. Each chapter teaches skills, such...
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Do Beekeeping: The Secret to Happy Honey Bees

Orren Fox - The Do Book Company
Format: Print book

Honey. Drizzled over a slice of fresh bread ... or eaten directly from the spoon ... is one of life's great pleasures. And with beehives springing up on urban rooftops, in next door's back garden - even schemes for adopting bees or renting hives - becoming a honey producer seems...
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The Knitter's Dictionary: Knitting Know-How from A to Z

Kate Atherley - Interweave
Format: Hardcover

From "alt" to "yrn," knitting patterns have a unique language of abbreviations and knitting techniques. The Knitter's Dictionary is your comprehensive resource to understanding the language of knitting in a quick-reference guide that no knitting bag should be without....
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Infinite Succulent: Miniature Living Art to Keep or Share

Rachael Cohen - Countryman Press
Format: Hardcover

Take your succulents to the next level with these stylish and creative projectsFrom blue- green to purple and pink, flower-shaped to squat and spiky or tall and fuzzy, the variety, versatility, and low-maintenance care of succulents makes them go-to plants for home gardeners. Here, succulent...
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Edwards Menagerie: Dogs: 50 Canine Crochet Patterns (Volume 3)

Kerry Lord - Union Square & Co.
Format: Hardcover

Dog lovers will go barking wild for this addition to the popular Edwards Menagerie series, with 50 beginner-friendly patterns for crocheting adorable pups. Bring your favorite four-legged friends to life with these 50 crochet patterns for everything from elegant Afghan hounds to oh-so-cute...
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In Miniature: How Small Things Illuminate the World

Simon Garfield - Atria Books
Format: Hardcover

Bestselling, award-winning writer Simon Garfield returns with an enthralling investigation of humans' peculiar fascination with small things - and what small things tell us about our larger world."[Simon Garfield is] an exuberant truffle-hound of the recondite and delightful factoid."...
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Crafts by the Sea: More Than 30 Creative Projects for Your Beach House

Larissa Costello - Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Do you love to be by the coast, walks along the beach, fishing in the sea, or hiking through the cliffs? Collecting shells, trinkets, and other items along the beach is one of the greatest ways to remember the fun you had. This coastal-themed craft book includes a variety of projects for anyone...
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Art Makers: Polymer Clay for Beginners: Inspiration, techniques, and simple step-by-step projects for making art with polymer clay

Emily Chen - Walter Foster Publishing
Format: Paperback

Start making beautiful crafts from polymer clay! Art Makers: Polymer Clay for Beginners is your guide to this kiln-free craft.Polymer Clay for Beginners introduces artists, art hobbyists, and polymer clay enthusiasts to this versatile, accessible medium. Because polymer clay does not require...
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The Big Book of Mod Podge: Decoupage Made Easy

Inc. Plaid Enterprises - Lark Books (NC)
Format: Paperback

Everyone loves Mod Podge-it's one of the most popular craft materials on the market. This big book follows the bestselling Mod Podge Rocks! and it features 90 fun decoupage projects, big and small. From trendy bracelets to picture frames to a collage-chic headboard and a refurbished...
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From Tree to Table: How to Make Your Own Rustic Log Furniture (Fox Chapel Publishing) Practical Woodworking Information, Detailed Building Instructions, and Expert Troubleshooting Advice

Alan Garbers - Fox Chapel Publishing
Format: Paperback

Discover how to build rustic furniture from cut timber in this comprehensive guide for woodworkers!Comprehensive guide to building rustic furniture from cut timberDetailed instructions for beds, tables, benches, coat racks, lamps, kiva ladders, and morePractical information on procuring...
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The LEGO Architecture Idea Book

Alice Finch - No Starch Press
Format: Hardcover

Take your creations to the next level with The LEGO Architecture Idea Book! These clever building tips will give you endless inspiration for making your own amazing mansions, castles, houses, spooky shacks, and more. Every chapter includes ideas for creating architectural elements like...
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Arne & Carlos' Favorite Designs: Greatest Hits and New Inspirations

Carlos Zachrison

Across 15 years and 7 uniquely beautiful instructional books, Arne & Carlos have built their brand, from breakout phenomenon to reliable suppliers of creative inspiration. Now they've gathered the "best of the best" -- 70 of their favorite techniques and patterns, in
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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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Low-Mess Crafts for Kids: 72 Projects to Create Your Own Magical Worlds

DEBBIE CHAPMAN - Page Street Publishing
Format: Print book

With Debbie's techniques--like creating a beautiful butterfly without glue or using leftover paper scraps for flowers--you really can do crafts without making a huge mess. The projects in each chapter create their own wonderful worlds for children to play in. Whether they want to create...
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More Sewing to Sell―Take Your Handmade Business to the Next Level: 16 New Projects to Make & Sell!

Virginia Keleher Lindsay - C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Format: Paperback

Take your handmade business to a truly professional level with practical advice from industry experts! Best-selling author Virginia Lindsay teaches you how to sell your handmade items for a real profit. This hands-on guide to the sewing business includes 16 new sewing patterns, all copyright-...
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Crochet Cats: 10 Adorable Projects for Cat Lovers

Megan Kreiner - Thunder Bay Press
Format: Paperback

We're not "kitten around" with these adorable crochet projects!A ball of yarn has never yielded so much fun! The kit includes all the materials you'll need to create two cuddly kitties: yarn, a crochet hook, a tapestry needle, fiberfill stuffing, and two pairs of safety...
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Creative Lettering and Beyond: Timeless Calligraphy: A collection of traditional calligraphic hands from history and how to write them (Creative...and Beyond)

Laura Lavender - Walter Foster Publishing
Format: Paperback

Discover everything you need to know about historic flourished hands and how to create elegant, modern artwork inspired by traditional calligraphy techniques in this follow-up to the first and best-selling lettering book in Walter Fosters Creative ... and Beyond series. Beginning with...
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Creative Lettering and Beyond: Inspiring tips, techniques, and ideas for hand lettering your way to beautiful works of art

Gabri Joy Kirkendall - Walter Foster Pub
Format: Paperback

Creative Lettering and Beyond combines the artistic talents and inspirational tips and tutorials of several professional hand letterers and calligraphers for a dynamic and interactive learning experience. After a brief introduction to the various tools and materials, artists and lettering...
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Macrame for Home Decor: 40 Stunning Projects for Stylish Decorating

Samantha Grenier - Fox Chapel Publishing
Format: Paperback

Learn how easy it is to make upscale, modern home dcor using natural macram craft cords!40 macram projects for making stylish, modern home dcor12 essential knots that every home crafter needs to know, and how to tie each oneStep-by-step illustrations, clear instructions, and beautiful color...
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Building Unique and Useful Kids' Furniture: 24 Great Do-It-Yourself Projects

Spike Carlsen - Linden Publishing
Format: Paperback

Easy-to-build, affordable, beautiful, durable, fun furniture projects kids will love!Give your child a unique gift of a lifetime -- without breaking your checkbook -- and you and your kid will have fun making it! Building Unique and Useful Kids' Furniture: 24 Great Do-It-Yourself Projects...
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Feminist Cross-Stitch: 40 Bold & Fierce Patterns

STEPHANIE ROHR - Lark Crafts
Format: Hardcover

Make a statement - and smash the patriarchy, one stitch at a time - with these 40 feminist-themed cross-stitching patterns! Crafty activists will love this snarky book with its 40 irreverent, vintage-inspired cross-stitch patterns. Whether you want to proudly announce to the world that...
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Cat Lady Embroidery: 380 Ways to Stitch a Cat

Applemints - Creative Publishing int'l
Format: Paperback

Fat, striped, cheshire, or grumpy, this books offers more than 300 embroidery stitch patters for cat lovers. Each set of patterns offers a range of ideas in different styles, shapes, genres from simple to more complex. A purrfect book for embroidery beginners or those looking for fun and simple...
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Love Flying Geese: 27 Modern Quilt Projects from Love Patchwork & Quilting

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

From the editors of Love Patchwork & Quilting comes this collection of bright, bold projects that show off the ever-popular Flying Geese block in ways both expected and innovative, resulting in wonderful array of motifs and looks. With designs ranging in size and complexity from a pillow...
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Idiot's Guides: Everyday Makeup Secrets

Daniel Klingler - Alpha
Format: Print book

The cosmetics industry rakes in a whopping $42 billion annually and for good reason. Women love how makeup can make facial features pop and can hide flaws. Idiot's Guides: Everyday Makeup Secrets shows readers how to achieve everyday looks using reasonably priced makeup. Ideal for any age range,...
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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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Essential Joinery: The Five Most Important Joints Every Woodworker Should Know

Marc Spagnuolo - Spring House Press
Format: Paperback

With the knowledge of only a handful of essential joints, a woodworker can build anything he can imagine ... Whether it's a kitchen cabinet or an 18th century highboy, the foundation for all types of woodworking can be boiled down to a handful of essential joinery skills. Once learned,...
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Do-It-Yourself Garden Projects and Crafts: 60 Planters, Bird Houses, Lotion Bars, Garlands, and More

Wolfe Debbie - Skyhorse
Format: Paperback

Improve Your Garden and Home with Easy DIY Projects and Beautiful Botanical Crafts Create your dream garden with simple bird baths, herb drying racks, and unique planters. And bring the outdoors indoors with natural fabric dyes, pressed flower paper, and herbal bouquets. DIY Garden Projects...
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Engineering for Cats: Improve the Life of Your Pet Through 10 Ingenious Projects

MAC DELANEY - Workman Publishing Company
Format: Paperback

There may be 100 million pet cats in this country, but who says that means they're domesticated? Sure, they clean themselves, use a litter box, and hunt rodents, but cats are also territorial beasts who think furniture is meant for claw sharpening, and that running water is always better...
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The Art of Crochet Blankets: 18 Projects Inspired by Modern Makers

Rachele Carmona - Interweave
Format: Paperback

Discover a new source of inspiration for your crochet hook...the beautiful work of today's modern makers! Follow popular crochet blanket designer Rachele Carmona through her unique collection of crochet blankets inspired by the work of popular independent artists. The Art of Crochet...
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Breaking the Pattern: A Modern Way to Sew

Saara Huhta - Quadrille Publishing
Format: Flexibound

Scandinavian fashion has long been admired for its stylish, clean-lined, interesting cuts and aesthetic. Breaking the Pattern is the first authentic dressmaking book that showcases the beauty and uniqueness of Scandinavian style. Complete with stunning photography, clear illustrations and instructions...
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Wood & Steam: Steam-Bending Techniques to Make 16 Projects in Wood

Charlie Whinney - Fox Chapel Publishing
Format: Paperback

Charlie Whinney, the UK's leading expert on steam-bending, shares the secrets of his unique and seemingly magical craft! 16 steam-bent projects for coat hangers, trivets, chairs, lampshades, and more Practical introduction to the craft of bending wood with steam Step-by-step instructions...
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GardenStitchLife: Embroidery Motifs and Projects to Grow Your Inspiration

Kazuko Aoki - Zakka Workshop
Format: Paperback

In Garden Stitch Life, embroidery artist Kazuko Aoki invites you into her enchanting world of garden-themed embroidery. You'll get a glimpse into her creative process, from sketching and selecting thread colors to stitching tips and techniques, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at her atelier,...
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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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Blended Embroidery: Combining Old & New Textiles, Ephemera & Embroidery

Brian Haggard - C&T Publishing
Format: Paperback

Raid the attic! Preserve family memories with new quilts that lovingly tie together the past with the present. Learn how to comb through bits of history and reimagine them into wall art, sewing notions, and more! Gorgeous embroidery adds richness to these vintage hybrids. Full instructions...
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Paper Christmas: 16 Papercrafting Projects for the Festive Season

Emily Dawe - Search Press
Format: Paperback

Craft your own Christmas in paper - 16 festive projects for the perfect homemade holiday!Craft your own Christmas with 16 festive papercraft projects ranging from simple yet effective bunting to intricate snowflake tree decorations, bell jar Christmas trees, and an advent calendar village....
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Beginner's Guide to Linocut

Susan Yeates
Format: Paperback

Learn to create beautiful and practical linocut prints at home with this contemporary guide to a well-loved traditional art form. Linocut and screenprinting have undergone a resurgence in recent years; this book teaches the basic techniques for learning to make your own prints at home,...
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10 Easy Stitches: Embroider 30 Unexpected Projects

Alicia Burstein - C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Format: Paperback

Get your creative juices flowing with the 10 easiest and most popular hand embroidery stitches! Learn how easy it is to stitch on unconventional materials like canvas tennis shoes, a denim skirt, or leather bracelets. Each stitch has clear instructions so you can embroider 30 unique projects...
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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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Blanket Fort: Growing Up Is Optional

Grackle & Pigeon - Morrow Gift
Format: Hardcover

At some point growing up, most of us threw a blanket over two chairs and declared it our club house. Artistic duo Grackle & Pigeon have taken the idea a step further - or, rather, they've taken the imagination we all had as kids and infused it into 25 artisanal blanket forts. This gorgeous...
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LEGO Micro Cities: Build Your Own Mini Metropolis!

Jeff Friesen - No Starch Press
Format: Hardcover

A collection of stunning photography and building instructions for 10 tiny cities built completely out of LEGO. The designs are amazing and the photos are striking -- but more importantly, readers get the building instructions they need to recreate their own micro cities.LEGO Micro Cities...
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Making and Marketing a Successful Creative Business: A Crafter's Guide

FIONA PULLEN - Search Press
Format: Paperback

A complete must-read guide for anyone wanting to turn their hobby, craft or art skills into a successful business. Covering everything you ever wanted to know, Fiona gives clear, simple advice on the importance of identifying markets, focusing on a USP, assessing the competition, making...
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She Sheds Style: Make Your Space Your Own

Erika Kotite - Cool Springs Press
Format: Hardcover

With She Sheds Style, you'll browse ideas, step-by-step projects, and decorating tips from a variety of creative "she shed" owners - then add your personal style to your own shed! It's no secret that the she shed revolution is underway and gaining steam. What is a she shed?...
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Folk Embroidered Felt Birds: 20 Modern Folk Art Designs to Make & Embellish

Corinne Lapierre

20 beautiful folk embroidered felt birds to make and displayCorinne Lapierre's beautiful folk embroidered birds are sure to delight everyone! They include a swan, a hen, a goose, a partridge, an owl, a dove, a peacock and a flamingo. Beautifully made in lovely soft colors,
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Plant Parenting: Easy Ways to Make More Houseplants, Vegetables, and Flowers

Leslie F. Halleck - Timber Press
Format: Paperback

"Everything a plant parent needs to take their plant collection - and plant knowledge - to the next level." - Maria Failla, founder, Bloom & Grow Radio podcast Do you have a passion for houseplants? A desire to grow more tomatoes? Do you want a garden bursting with...
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Craft a Life You Love: Infusing Creativity, Fun & Intention into Your Everyday

Amy Tangerine - Dreamscape Media
Format: Audiobook

In Craft a Life You Love, listeners will learn how to focus their creative energy and make things (and make things happen) by implementing small-yet powerful-changes in their everyday lives. Creativity and craft maven Amy Tangerine, shows listeners how to find their flow, maintain a positive...
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High-Tech DIY Projects With Robotics

Maggie Murphy - PowerKids Press
Format: Library Binding

Learning the ins and outs of robotics can take a lifetime, but learning the basics just takes reading one book! Different types of robots and their components, functions, and purposes are explored in a way that students will find helpful and encouraging when they begin working on their...
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Best 1-Day Projects

Editors of Thunder Bay Press - Thunder Bay Press
Format: Paperback

Dozens of home-improvement projects that can be completed in just one day.Home improvement doesn't have to be something that drags on for weeks or months. In Best 1-Day Projects, you'll learn how to work efficiently and easily to do the DIY projects that you've dreamed about....
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Homemade Perfume: Create Exquisite, Naturally Scented Products to Fill Your Life with Botanical Aromas

ROEL WESTRA - Page Street Publishing
Format: Paperback

How do I make essential oils at home? How many roses do I need to make rose-scented perfume? In the world of natural homemade products, crafters have a lot of questions about effectively extracting scent from plants. Finally, here is the book they have been waiting for, with answers they...
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Bookforms: A complete guide to designing and crafting hand-bound books, from the Center for Book Arts

Ana Cordeiro - Rockport Publishers
Format: Hardcover

Brought to you by the instructors at the Center for Book Arts, Bookforms is a comprehensive guide for making books by hand with a focus on functionality in design.. Written by the experts at the Center for Book Arts in New York, Bookforms presents all the instruction you need to craft by hand...
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Stitches from the Harvest: Hand Embroidery Inspired by Autumn

Kathy Schmitz - That Patchwork Place
Format: Paperback

Dig into 15 all-new embroidery projects inspired by the warm colors and welcoming textures of autumn. Stitch jaunty squirrels, whimsical birds, and a bevy of fall fruit and leaves to bedeck elegant little projects, including a pillow, tote bag, table runner, needle book, pincushion, and more....
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Decorative Terrariums: 47 Beautiful Ideas Created with Succulents, Air Plants, Moss and Orchids

SUEKO KATSUJI

Terrariums date back to 19th century London, and were originally used to protect plants or small animals. Their delicate charm has stood the test of time, and terrariums are now used as home decor, handmade gifts, ecosystem education and more--there are even terrarium-making parti
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The Craft of Veneering

Craig Thibodeau - Taunton Press
Format: Paperback

The Craft of Veneering starts with a simple panel made from a single piece of veneer and progresses through more complex veneer assemblies like bookmatching, bent laminations, and veneering curved panels, edging, and crossbanding. At each step, all the information needed to complete the included...
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Seasonal Flower Arranging: Fill Your Home with Blooms, Branches, and Foraged Materials All Year Round

Ariella Chezar - Ten Speed Press
Format: Hardcover

This lavishly photographed book from renowned floral designer Ariella Chezar provides step-by-step instructions for 39 seasonal floral arrangements and projects that celebrate the splendor of flowers, the bounty of the changing seasons, and the wild beauty of nature in your home.Just as fruits...
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Pizzazzerie: Entertain in Style: Tablescapes & Recipes for the Modern Hostess

Courtney Dial Whitmore - Gibbs Smith
Format: Hardcover

Tablescapes, tips, DIY party crafts, beautiful color photos, and more than 50 never-before-seen recipes, in an easy-to-follow format, to inspire every hostess.
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Little Book of Whittling Gift Edition: Passing Time on the Trail, on the Porch, and Under the Stars

Chris Lubkemann - Fox Chapel Publishing Company
Format: Hardcover(Gift)

Now available in a handsome new hardcover gift edition, this friendly guidebook will encourage readers to whittle away the hours. Great for beginners looking for an easy way to get started and more advanced carvers looking for a relaxing way to spend their time, Little Book of Whittling...
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Enchanting Fairy-Tale Crafts: 4D An Augmented Reading Crafts Experience (Next Chapter Crafts 4D)

Marne Ventura - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

Once upon a time, you read a fairy tale or two. Now, get inspired by a land far, far away and start crafting! This collection of DIY projects will delight book lovers and crafters alike! Wave your magic wand and upcycle those weeded books into cool, new art. Combine the print and digital...
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Valentine's Day Origami

Ruth Owen - PowerKids Press
Format: Paperback

Readers can celebrate the sweetest of holidays in a new and exciting way. Using just a sheet of paper, theyll learn to create hearts, roses, and even boxes to store all of their valentines. Easy-to-follow instructions give readers a new way to express how much they care for others.
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Make and Mend: Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery Projects to Customize and Repair Textiles and Decorate Your Home

Jessica Marquez - Watson-Guptill
Format: Hardcover

An exquisite, full-color guide to sashiko, a simple Japanese stitching technique that uses stunning patterns to decorate or repair clothing, accessories, and home textiles.Requiring no special equipment other than a sewing needle and thread, Make and Mend introduces the incredibly...
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Crepe Paper Flowers: The Beginner's Guide to Making and Arranging Beautiful Blooms

Lia Griffith - Clarkson Potter
Format: Paperback

With 30 projects and an introduction to both crafting paper flowers and working with crepe paper, this book is full of inspiration and expert advice for beginners. If you have a Cricut Maker, you can download the templates to your machine so you can enjoy your own homemade bouquets in no time.Crepe...
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The Textile Artist: Layered and Stitched Pictures: Using Free Machine Embroidery and Appliqu to Create Textile Art Inspired By Everyday Life

Katie Essam - Search Press
Format: Paperback

A modern source of fun and innovative inspiration for any textile artist, built on the everyday world around you.Katie Essam's fresh, modern style uses unique combinations of traditional techniques, and in this book she shows you how to create beautiful textile art inspired by the beauty...
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200 Ripple Stitch Patterns: Exciting Patterns To Knit And Crochet For Afghans, Blankets And Throws

Jan Eaton - Search Press
Format: Paperback

Creativity abounds with vibrant colors and combinations for 200 ripple stitch patterns to knit or crochet.A new edition of the popular stitch book by internationally renowned needlecraft and textile designer, Jan Eaton. In this collection, create beautiful fabrics with variegated zigzags...
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Junk Drawer Engineering: 25 Construction Challenges That Don't Cost a Thing

Bobby Mercer - Chicago Review Press
Format: Paperback

There's no need for expensive, high-tech materials to test your engineering skills - you probably have all you need in your home junk drawer. Each hands-on project in this book will challenge you to come up with a unique solution to a specific design problem. Construct a Pasta Bridge strong...
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The Natural Colors Cookbook: Custom Hues For Your Fabrics Made Simple Using Food

MAGGIE PATE - Page Street Publishing
Format: Paperback

In The Natural Colors Cookbook, the old is new again as hand dyeing fabric comes back into the spotlight with a more organic and natural approach. Maggie Pate will teach readers how to use all natural dyes from beans, berries and other kitchen staples to create custom patterns and vivid...
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Simple & Natural Soapmaking: Create 100% Pure and Beautiful Soaps with The Nerdy Farm Wife's Easy Recipes and Techniques

JAN BERRY - Page Street Publishing
Format: Paperback

Create Fabulous Modern Soaps The Truly Natural, Eco-Friendly WayWith this new comprehensive guide, herbalist Jan Berry offers everything the modern-day enthusiast needs to make incredible botanical soaps. Beginners can join in the sudsy fun with detailed tutorials and step-by-step photographs...
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Faith Journaling for the Inspired Artist: Inspiring Bible art journaling projects and ideas to affirm your faith through creative expression and meditative reflection

Stephanie Ackerman - Walter Foster Publishing
Format: Paperback

When faith and art intersect, pure magic happens. Faith Journaling for the Inspired Artist is a dynamic and inspiring resource for learning art journaling in Bibles, prayer journals, daily devotionals, and creative life planners. Dozens of easy-to-follow drawing, doodling, and lettering...
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