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Creative Crafts for Clever Kids: Exciting Projects from Everyday Stuff

Loralyn Radcliffe - Teacher Created Resources
Format: Paperback

When the "crafting bug" strikes your boys and girls, just pull out this handy resource book. This book has been awarded the National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval.
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The New Complete Dog Book: Official Breed Standards and Profiles for over 200 Breeds

AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB. - LUMINA MEDIA
Format: Hardcover

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Amazing Origami

Lisa Miles - Arcturus Publishing Limited; Act Csm edition
Format: Paperback

A fantastic guide to paper craft, this is a fun and enjoyable activity book that teaches children a new skill they can be proud of. The clear step-by-step instructions are easy to follow and the photographs showing the process and the finished product give children a clear idea of what...
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Cool Crayons, Chalks, & Paints: Crafting Creative Toys & Amazing Games

Rebecca Felix - Abdo Publishing
Format: Print book

Enjoy the following information and activitities! Art supplies Making cool crayons, chalks, and paints Become a toymaker Materials Hidden surprise crayon Jumbo jawbreaker crayon Feather pen and ancient ink Glow-in-the-dark paint Washable window paint Sidewalk chalk paint
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San Diego Drag Racing and the Bean Bandits

Emmanuel Burgin - Arcadia Publishing
Format: Paperback

San Diego enjoys a long and storied race car and drag racing history, and the Bean Bandits are a huge part of that heritage. Yet their story remains buried in plain sight. Told here in photographs garnered from private, personal, and historical collections, the 1950s pioneering exploits...
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Take a Ball of String: 16 Beautiful Projects for Your Home

Jemima Schlee - Guild of Master Craftsman Publications, 2015.
Format: Print book

Take a Ball of String shows us how to transform this everyday mundane item into an array of exciting items! The pleasingly tactile nature of string makes it perfect for creating some crafty treasures. From rustic garden twine to soft cotton braid, these eye-catching projects will inspire...
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Move It! Projects You Can Drive, Fly, and Roll (Cool Makerspace Gadgets & Gizmos)

Christa Schneider - Checkerboard Library
Format: Library Binding

Makerspaces are places designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. In Move It! Projects You Can Drive, Fly, and Roll, kids will make a mini helicopter fly from a circuit-controlled helipad, build a motorized LEGO car, and more! Colorful step-by-step photos bring each project to life....
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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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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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Monstergami: Paper Folding for Your Inner Monster

Duy Nguyen - Sterling Children's Books
Format: Spiral-bound

Look out - monsters are arising from the graveyard eager to crush skulls, eat brains, and drink blood! Created by tried-and-true origami author Duy Nguyen as a follow-up to his popular Zombigami, these 13 ghoulishly gruesome origami monsters are all ready to cause mayhem. Nguyen's fun creature-feature...
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Lazy Perfection: The Art of Looking Great Without Really Trying

Jenny Patinkin - Running Press
Format: Hardcover

Could you use a little Lazy Perfection in Your Life?Every woman wants to look like the best version of herself-natural, radiant, and confident. But who has the time to master complicated makeup steps or the patience to sift through the glut of choices at the beauty counters? Celebrated...
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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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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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Mason Jar Crafts for Kids: More Than 25 Cool, Crafty Projects to Make for Your Friends, Your Family, and Yourself!

Linda Z. Braden - Sky Pony Press
Format: Print book

Mason jars are no longer just for canning. Today we use them to drink from, to cook inside, and - with almost limitless possibilities - to craft with. In this fabulous new book, Linda Braden, author and owner of MasonJarCraftsLove.com and ItAllStartedWithPaint.com, offers up a collection...
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Best of the National Air and Space Museum

F Robert Van Der Linden - Smithsonian Books
Format: Print book

Experience the thrill of flying some of the world's most important airplanes and spacecraft. Best of the National Air and Space Museum provides unprecedented access to the most popular museum in the world. The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum hosts an average of seven...
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The Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions: More Than 65 Wacky, Wild & Crazy Concoctions

John E Thomas - Kid Concoction Company; 1st edition
Format: Illustrated]

A collection of TOP SECRET instructions for creating home made versions of popular toy store items including: Gooey Gunk, Funny Putty, Sidewalk Chalk, Creepie Crawlers, Treasure Stones, Lip Gloss, Grass Head Guys, Shake & Make Ice Cream, Squeeze Rockets and many more. All of the projects...
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Origami Folding Frenzy: Boats, Fish, Cranes, and More!

Christopher Harbo - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

From boats and fish to cranes and vases, exciting traditional and original paper folding projects await young origami artists. Organized from easy to challenging, each project includes clear, step by step, photo illustrated instructions that make developing paper folding skills fun. All projects...
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Cool Action Figures & Dolls: Crafting Creative Toys & Amazing Games

Rebecca Felix - Abdo Publishing, 2016.
Format: Print book

Kids can make their own fun with Cool Action Figures & Dolls! This title has everything needed to create one-of-a-kind toys. Readers will create a Barbie Adventure Case, Twig Things, Found-Object Action Figures, Springy Sprites and more! Step-by-step photos, materials lists, and extra...
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Makeup Makeovers in 5, 10, 15, and 20 Minutes: Expert Secrets for Stunning Transformations

Jones, Robert - Fair Winds Press
Format: Paperback

Create timeless looks that will give you confidence and make you radiant with internationally-renowned makeup artist Robert Jones in Makeup Makeovers in 5, 10, 15, and 20 Minutes. This step-by-step guide to realistic, everyday makeup for the woman on the go contains makeup techniques for every...
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Barron's CDL: Commercial Driver's License Test, 4th Edition

Mike Byrnes and Associates - Barron's Educational Series
Format: Print book

This updated manual prepares professional and prospective tractor-trailer drivers for the test that applicants must pass in order to receive a commercial driver's license. The test, administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, is required in all 50 states. Comprehensive coverage...
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Zinnia and the Bees

Danielle Davis - Capstone Young Readers
Format: Hardcover

A colony of honeybees mistakes seventh-grader Zinnia's hair for a hive -- and that's the least of her problems. While Zinnia's classmates are celebrating the last day of seventh grade, she's in the vice principal's office, serving detention. Her offense? Harmlessly...
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Shape by Shape Free-Motion Quilting with Angela Walters: 70+ Designs for Blocks, Backgrounds & Borders

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

It's easy to plan your machine quilting -- simply open Shape by Shape Free-Motion Quilting with Angela Walters and find creative inspiration on every page. User-friendly and visually exciting, the contents are first divided into three sections: Blocks, Negative Space, and Borders. Then,...
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Origami Outfits: A Foldable Fashion Guide

Sok Song - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

Transform a simple sheet of paper into a fashion-forward outfit with easy-to-follow instructions and illustrated diagrams. Create one-of-a-kind dresses and sophisticated gowns perfect for any elegant occasion. With ten original, one-of-a-kind origami pieces, your outfit is sure to be runway...
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Knitting Projects You'll Purl Over

Kelly McClure - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

This collection of how-to projects will take a crafty kid's imagination to the next level. Building on a base interest of knitting, this book will show kids the basics--and beyond!
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Sewing Happiness: A Year of Simple Projects for Living Well

Sanae Ishida - Sasquatch Books
Format: Print book

Twenty simple sewing projects are tied together with a thread of memoir that tells the story of how sewing brought Sanae Ishida profound happiness. Each seasonal project, specially designed to promote health, creativity, relationships and more, provides gentle inspiration to live your best...
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Maker projects for kids who love games

Rebecca Sjonger - Crabtree Publishing Company
Format: Hardcover

Game design requires many skills including imagination, problem solving, communication, and teamwork. These characteristics make it a natural fit for the Maker movement. From board games to video games, this exciting title introduces readers to the essential basics of game design including...
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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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Knit, Hook, and Spin: A Kid's Activity Guide to Fiber Arts and Crafts

Laurie M Carlson - Chicago Review Press
Format: Print book

Dive into the wonderful and creative world of fiber arts and crafts with this easy-to-follow activity book packed with over 70 projects across a variety of fiber arts including knitting, felting, knotting and braiding, spinning, weaving, crocheting, and dyeing. Clear instructions and illustrations...
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Abracadabra! Tricks for Rookie Magicians: 4D A Magical Augmented Reading Experience

NORM BARNHART - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

Abracadabra! Beginning magicians will amaze their family and friends with their magical abilities! The easy step-by-step instructions in this book teach beginning magicians easy tricks like the Amazing Appearing Ball, Fast Rabbit and the Ace, and more -- while entertaining an audience...
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Poop Detectives: Working Dogs in the Field

Ginger Wadsworth - Charlesbridge
Format: Print book

How can dogs that sniff for excrement, urine, vomit, and mucus help protect animals from extinction? Scat-detection dogs like Wicket, Tucker, and Orbee are conservation heroes and pioneers in a cutting-edge field of science. Canine detec-tives use their super sense of smell to locate the scat...
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Sparkle and Shine!: Trendy Earrings, Necklaces, and Hair Accessories for All Occasions

Kara L Laughlin - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

This how-to book is jammed with DIY accessories to brighten your closet! Sparkle and shine with earrings, necklaces, and hair accessories as you accessorize yourself.
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Chevrolet and GMC Pick-Ups

Ken Freund - Haynes Group
Format: Book

Covers all models of Chevrolet and GMC pickups from 1988-2000. 302pages, illustrations and diagrams throughout.'
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Crochet Geometry: Geometric Patterns to Fit and Flatter

Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby - Union Square & Co.
Format: Paperback

Crocheters in search of sophisticated designs will find what theyre looking for in this chic, contemporary collection. Fifteen patterns include sweaters, pullovers, boleros, and other stylish garments, all beginning with simple geometric shapes. A circle becomes a cardigan, four rectangles...
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Hacking Fashion: Fleece

Kristin Fontichiaro - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Turn old fleece into something new and exciting with Hacking Fashion: Fleece. Students learn the art of innovation through detailed explanations and hands-on activities built to foster creativity and problem solving. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on maker-related...
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Crocheting For Dummies, Video

Susan Brittain - John Wiley & Sons
Format: Print book

This revised edition of Crocheting For Dummies provides new and revised content including: Fresh new patterns, stitches, and techniques, including crochet styles from around the world A new section covering common crocheting mistakes and how to correct them Crocheting with an eco-awareness:...
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Cool springy, slinky & stretchy projects : crafting creative toys & amazing games

Rebecca Felix - ABDO Publishing
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : EnglishView all editions and formats

Kids can make their own fun with Cool Springy, Slinky & Stretchy Projects! This title has everything needed to create one-of-a-kind toys. Readers will create Water Balloon Bouncy Balls, Springy Spider Puppet, Slinky Yo-Yo and more! Step-by-step photos, materials lists, and extra tips...
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Cool board games : crafting creative toys & amazing games

Rebecca Felix - Abdo Publishing
Format:  Print book : Juvenile audience : EnglishView all editions and formats

Kids can make their own fun with Cool Board Games! This title has everything needed to create one-of-a-kind board games. Readers will create Mini Magnetic Battleship, The Game of Your Life, Giant Outdoor Checkers and more! Step-by-step photos, materials lists, and extra tips and tricks...
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Eco Gifts: Upcycled Gifts You Can Make

Mari Bolte - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

Clutter is the gift that keeps on giving. Cut down on clutter by creating personalized presents that your special person will treasure forever. Whether it's a book loving bird's dream house or surprisingly sweet scented candles, everyone will love your green gifts.
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Bead & Wire Fashion Jewelry: A Collection of Stunning Statement Pieces to Make

Jessica Rose - GMC Publications
Format: Print book

Make gorgeous jewelry and make a fashion statement. Fill your jewelry box with spectacular statement pieces with the help of Bead & Wire Fashion Jewelry. Learn basic beading skills and how to combine wire, fabrics, and a range of fanciful materials to make the latest looks in stylish...
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Paint Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in Painting and Mixed Media for Budding Artists of All Ages

Stephanie Corfee - Quarry Books
Format: Paperback

An inspiring collection of ideas and projects for encouraging an artistic spirit in children!Paint Lab for Kids features 52 fun, fresh, and kid-friendly art lessons that each explore a paint medium, technique, or effect. Popular artist and author Stephanie Corfee offers an exciting resource...
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Cool construction & building blocks : crafting creative toys & amazing games

Rebecca Felix - Checkerboard Library
Format: Library Binding

Presents step-by-step instructions for creating five projects using LEGOs and other building blocks, including a LEGO desktop, miniature magnetic blocks, and a LEGO mural.
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Party Planning for a Lazy Crafternoon

Stella Fields - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

No party is complete without gorgeous decorations. It's more fun to make your own in one afternoon using simple, easy-to-find materials and tools.
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The Ultimate Guide to Machine Quilting: Long-arm and Sit-down - Learn When, Where, Why, and How to Finish Your Quilts

Angela Walters - That Patchwork Place
Format: Print book

In this must-have resource, long-arm quilting expert Angela Walters and home-sewing-machine specialist Christa Watson team up to provide the ultimate guide to machine quilting. Gain insight into long-arm quilting, as well as guidance on quilting at a sit-down sewing machine. Whichever machine...
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Origami Accessories: A Foldable Fashion Guide

Sok Song - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

Transform a simple sheet of paper into a fashion-forward accent piece with easy-to-follow instructions and illustrated diagrams. Create accessories to amp up every outfit in your closet, including purses, shoes, and jewelry. With ten original, one-of-a-kind origami fashion accessories,...
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Origami X

Nick Robinson - Capstone Press
Format: Paperback

Especially for budding spies, sleuths, and secret agents, Origami X: Paper Folding for Secret Agents features a variety of spy-themed origami designs perfect for secreting highly sensitive intelligence - hide the details of your undercover ops inside an origami spy plane, or pass on contact...
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VW Beetle & Karmann Ghia 1954 through 1979 All Models

Ken Freund - Haynes Publishing Company; 1 edition
Format: Paperback

Haynes disassembles every subject vehicle and documents every step with thorough instructions and clear photos. Haynes repair manuals are used by the pros, but written for the do-it-yourselfer.,
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Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue 2019: Countries of the World C-f

Donna Houseman - Scott Pub Inc Co
Format: Paperback

The Scott Catalogue of postage stamps, published by Scott Publishing Co, is updated annually with hundreds of thousands of changes and lists all the stamps of the entire world . From its humble beginning as a 24-page bound pamphlet, the multi-volume set now list more than 700,000 stamps...
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Doodletopia: Manga: Draw, Design, and Color Your Own Super-Cute Manga Characters and More

Christopher Hart - Watson-Guptill Publications
Format: Paperback

An interactive doodle book from the best-selling art instruction author and cartoon master that pairs illustrating insights with drawing, designing, coloring, and crafting activities for aspiring manga artists.For years, Christopher Hart has given readers the tools and techniques needed...
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Travel Through Time with Cardboard and Duct Tape: 4D An Augmented Reading Cardboard Experience

Leslie Manlapig - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

Time travel has never been so fun! Using easy-to-make cardboard crafts, kids can let their imaginations soar as they explore different times and different eras. Librarians will love the makerspace possibilities and the budget friendly tools! Free video tutorials from the author accessed...
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You Can Knit That: Foolproof Instructions for Fabulous Sweaters

Amy Herzog - Harry N Abrams
Format: Print book

When knitting superstar Amy Herzog gets complimented on her hand-knit sweaters, the compliments are often followed by "but I could never knit that." Now, you can! You Can Knit That is a clear, simple reference book and pattern collection that gives knitters the sweater-making...
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Sew Fab: Sewing and Style for Young Fashionistas

Lesley Ware - Laurence King Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Sew Fab is a style and sewing workbook for any girl aged 813 who loves fashion. It will teach you not just to sew, but how to wear your creations with flair. Start by finding your style tribe, learning to accessorize, identifying the best colors for you, and more. Now get ready to sew....
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Do You Really Want to Meet an Orca?

Bridget Heos - Amicus High Interest Amicus Ink
Format: Print book

A girl goes to the coast of Norway to view killer whales in the ocean and observes their behavior in pods. Includes range map, glossary, and further resources.
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40 Colorful Afghans to Crochet: A Collection of Eye-Popping Stitch Patterns, Blocks & Projects

LEONIE MORGAN - St. Martin's Griffin
Format: Paperback

Bestselling author Leonie Morgan is back with another wonderful crochet book, showcasing her vibrant color and stitch variations. Featuring both block and stitch patterns, there is plenty here to please both granny-square lovers and row-by-row enthusiasts! Each of the 40 afghan designs...
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Now I Sit Me Down: From Klismos to Plastic Chair: A Natural History

Witold Rybczynski - Farrar
Format: Print book

Have you ever wondered where rocking chairs came from, or why cheap plastic chairs are suddenly everywhere?In Now I Sit Me Down, the distinguished architect and writer Witold Rybczynski chronicles the history of the chair from the folding stools of pharaonic Egypt to the ubiquitous stackable...
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Make: Tips and Tales from the Workshop: An Indispensable Benchtop Reference with Hundreds of Ingenious Workshop Tips, Tricks, and Techniques

Gareth Branwyn - Maker Media, Inc
Format: Paperback

Hardwon, handed down, and tightly guarded shop secrets are the hidden currency of making. Like hearing a good joke that's so funny you immediately re-tell it, reinforce it, and never forget it, a great shop tip is immediately put into practice--and the truly invaluable ones are never...
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Vogue Knitting: Norah Gaughan: 40 Timeless Knits

Norah Gaughan - Sixth&Spring Books
Format: Hardcover

Forty stunning intermediate-level designs from one of knitwear's brightest stars: Norah Gaughan! Over the past 30 years, Norah Gaughan has contributed an astounding 120 patterns to the iconic Vogue Knitting magazine. From inspired textures to spellbinding cables to innovative constructions,...
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The Natural Beauty Solution: Break Free from Commerical Beauty Products Using Simple Recipes and Natural Ingredients

Mary Helen Leonard - Spring House Press
Format: Print book

You've stocked your kitchen with whole foods, and cleansed your cabinets of processed snacks, microwave meals, and sugary desserts. After putting all of that effort into your natural, healthy lifestyle, it doesn't make a lot of sense to slather your body in chemical-laden commercially...
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Sleepover Girls Crafts: Paper Presents You Can Make and Share

Mari Bolte - Capstone Young Readers
Format: Paperback

Maren's mom is getting married! The Sleepover Girls are here to help! Follow these fun and creative craft ideas to construct paper presents for anyone on the guest list.
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My First Sewing Book: 35 Easy and Fun Projects for Children Age 7 Years Old +

Susan Akass - CICO Books
Format: Paperback

Here are 35 brilliant projects that will help you learn how to sew. If you've never used a needle and thread before, don't worry - start with the Sewing Techniques section, which simply explains how to do every stitch. Then pick something to make from one of the four chapters. In the Toys...
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The Fine Art of Paper Flowers: A Guide to Making Beautiful and Lifelike Botanicals

TIFFANIE TURNER - Watson-Guptill
Format: Hardcover

An inspiring, practical and gorgeous guide to crafting the most realistic and artful paper flowers for arrangements, art, dcor, wearables and more, from San Francisco botanical artist Tiffanie Turner. The Fine Art of Paper Flowers is an elevated art and craft guide that features...
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Miller's Collectibles Handbook & Price Guide 2019/2020

JUDITH MILLER - Mitchell Beazley
Format: Paperback

Miller's Collectibles Handbook & Price Guide 2019-2020 is the up-to-date guide to the collectibles market no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without. Featuring more than 4,000 objects in full color, each with a detailed description and current price range, the book also...
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Lazy crafternoon

Stella Fields - Capstone Young Readers
Format: Print book

Spend a lazy crafternoon with your friends. From pretty school supplies to colorful tech accessoriest to perfect party decor, Lazy Crafternoon guides tween crafters through simple stesp to create amazing projects.
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51 Things To Make With Cardboard Tubes

Fiona Hayes - QEB Publishing
Format: Print book

51 Things to Make with Cardboard Tubes, transforms unwanted cardboard tubes into dinosaurs, monsters, ocean life and much more. Perfect activities for parents and children to create together, the 51 projects feature a well-balanced mix of techniques, materials, colors, and styles for a range...
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A Very Merry Paper Christmas: 25 Creative Ornaments & Decorations

Lark Crafts - Lark Crafts
Format: Print book

It's the most wonderful time of the year - so celebrate in style with your own festive, homemade paper crafts. From wreaths and buntings to table settings, tree toppers, and ornaments, this collection of 25 projects offers a bounty of decorative items for a beautiful holiday. Created...
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Christmas with Southern Living 2016: The Complete Guide to Holiday Cooking and Decorating

Editors of Southern Living Magazine - Oxmoor House
Format: Print book

For over 30 years, Christmas with Southern Living 2016 has delivered holiday inspiration with the turn of every page. Whether your holiday tradition is to host casual family gatherings or formal Christmas feasts, you will find carefully crafted menus and over 100 recipes developed...
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Origami Chic: A Guide to Foldable Fashion

Sok Song - Capstone Young Readers
Format: Paperback

Transform a simple sheet of paper into a runway-ready outfit with easy-to-follow instructions and illustrated diagrams from origami master Sok Song. With thirty unique origami models and fashion-forward folding papers, you'll create one-of-a-kind gowns and sophisticated dresses for elegant...
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Baking Class: 50 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love to Bake!

DEANNA F COOK - Storey Publishing, LLC
Format: Spiral-bound

Following the best-selling Cooking Class comes this delightful baking companion for kids ages 8-12, featuring 50 easy-to-follow recipes. Lively step-by-step photos teach bakers-in-training how to knead dough, make biscuits, decorate cookies, and produce a perfect pie, along with essential...
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Stitch Camp: 18 Crafty Projects for Kids & Tweens Learn 6 All-Time Favorite Skills: Sew, Knit, Crochet, Felt, Embroider & Weave

NICOLE BLUM - Storey Publishing, LLC
Format: Paperback

In today's thriving maker culture, kids are hungry for hands-on guidance in creating stylish wearables and practical objects, or hacking and customizing existing ones. Authors Nicole Blum and Catherine Newman get them started with complete instructions for mastering six favorite fiber...
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I Heart Origami

Sterling Children'S. - Sterling Pub Co
Format: Print book

Kids love getting creative . . . and they really HEART origami! A bird, a bunny, a box, a flower, and even an adorable pig: this book has all kinds of fun origami projects children can make! It comes complete with 200 pieces of colorful, patterned paper to fold and easy-to-follow instructions....
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Creating Really Awesome Free Things: 100 Seriously Fun, Super Easy Projects for Kids

Jamie Dorobek - Adams Media
Format: Print book

100 kid-friendly projects from the creator of C.R.A.F.T.!Get ready for some serious family fun! Filled with 100 fun crafts, Creating Really Awesome Free Things helps you develop your child's creativity, imagination, and fine motor skills--all while using common household items. Each...
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Pretty Presents: Paper Creations to Share

Gail D. Green - Capstone Press
Format: Print book

The best gifts come from the heartand the hands! Sculpt paper into fabulous flowers, beautiful bags, and other amazing gifts that friends and family will love.,
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Beauty 40 : 24 Beautiful Step-by-Step Looks

Boris Entrup - DK
Format: Hardcover

A guide to beauty for the modern, mature woman who wants to maintain her beauty at any age. Makeup is not just for young women. Beauty 40 covers age-appropriate makeup looks for older women, with 24 step-by-step makeup tutorials from Germanys Next Top Model resident makeup artist Boris...
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Hacking Fashion: T-Shirts

Kristin Fontichiaro - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Hardcover

Learn how to recycle old clothes into brand-new fashions with these fun do-it-yourself activities. Readers can practice basic sewing skills to make their t-shirts more stylish and unique. Photos, sidebars, and callouts help readers draw connections between new concepts in this book and other...
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Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom: Discover the Full Potential of the Rigid-Heddle Loom, for Beginners and Beyond

Syne Mitchell - Storey Publishing, LLC
Format: Paperback

Rigid-heddle weaving is simple to learn, is easy to master, and offers a lifetime of possibilities to discover! Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom covers everything rigid-heddle weavers need to know about the craft, from the basics - how to select a loom, set it up, and get started...
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Polymer Clay Projects: Fabulous Jewellery, Accessories, & Home Decor

Fransie Snyman - Stackpole Books
Format: Book

Creative projects using polymer clay in jewelry, home décor, and more. Includes basic techniques for working with polymer clay and instructions for making 18 different styles of canes.Step-by-step instructions for 30 appealing projects such as jewelry, picture frames, coasters, keychains,...
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Ultimate Harley Davidson

Hugo Wilson - DK; Revised edition
Format: Hardcover

Updated for a new generation of bike lovers, this visually stunning and comprehensive history of Harley-Davidson charts the company and its bikes decade by decade. From the moment the first model rolled out of a backyard shed in Milwaukee, through Harleys postwar golden age, to the sought-after...
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Rail

Kai Carlson-Wee - BOA Editions Ltd.
Format: Paperback

Set against a landscape of rail yards and skate parks, Kai Carlson-Wee's debut collection captures a spiritual journey of wanderlust, depression, brotherhood, and survival. These poems -- a "verse novella" in documentary form -- build momentum as they travel across the stark...
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Specials

Scott Westerfeld - Simon Pulse; Reprint edition
Format: Hardcover

A few years after rebel Tally Youngblood took down the uglies/pretties/specials regime, a cultural renaissance swept the world. Now popularity rules. Everyone craves fame - and fifteen-year-old Aya Fuse is no exception. But her face rank of 451,396 is so low, she's a total nobody. An extra....
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Sandwiches!: More Than You've Ever Wanted to Know About Making and Eating America's Favorite Food

Alison Deering - Capstone Young Readers
Format: Paperback

From a classic PB&J to a triple-decker club, discover everything you've ever wanted to know (and MORE) about America's favorite food: SANDWICHES! In this cookbook meets guidebook, kids and adults will learn to assemble -- and enjoy -- a variety of delicious breakfast, lunch,...
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The Curated Closet: A Simple System for Discovering Your Personal Style and Building Your Dream Wardrobe

Anuschka Rees - Ten Speed Press
Format: Print book

Is your closet jam-packed and yet you have absolutely nothing to wear Can you describe your personal style in one sentence If someone grabbed a random piece from your closet right now, how likely is it that it would be something you love and wear regularly With so many style and shopping...
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3D Origami Fun!: 25 Fantastic, Foldable Paper Projects

Stephanie Martyn - Adams Media

Imaginative 3D origami projects that anyone can make!Do you love the art of paper folding? Well, your favorite pastime goes 3D in this origami guide! Inspired by the kawaii style everyone loves, 3D Origami Fun! shows you how to up your paper-folding game with twenty-five spectacular projects....
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Once a Wolf: The Science Behind Our Dogs? Astonishing Genetic Evolution

Bryan Sykes - Liveright
Format: Hardcover

The author of Seven Daughters of Eve returns with a lively account of how all dogs are descended from a mere handful of wolves. How did wolves evolve into dogs? When did this happen, and what role did humans play? Oxford geneticist Bryan Sykes used the full array of modern technology to explore...
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Pure Soapmaking: How to Create Nourishing, Natural Skin Care Soaps

Anne-Marie Faiola - Storey Publishing
Format: Print book

The pure luxury of soaps made with coconut butter, almond oil, aloe vera, oatmeal, and green tea is one of life's little pleasures. And with the help of author Anne-Marie Faiola, it's easy to make luscious, all-natural soaps right in your own kitchen. This collection of 32 recipes ranges...
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Making History: Have a Blast with 15 Crafts

Wendy Freshman - Minnesota Historical Society Press
Format: Print book

"The past comes alive through craft projects celebrating Minnesota's history and people. Imagine soldiers on the Civil War battlefield as you assemble a "housewife" sewing kit like those made by wives and mothers. Re-create the drama of a midwestern tornado when you build...
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Ford Ranger and Bronco II 1983 thru 1992: 2WD and 4WD models with a gasoline engine

John Haynes - Haynes Manuals N. America, Inc.; 1 edition
Format: Book

Haynes disassembles every subject vehicle and documents every step with thorough instructions and clear photos. Haynes repair manuals are used by the pros, but written for the do-it-yourselfer.
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Fantastic Faces to Paint Yourself!: Become a pirate, a ghoul, a spotty dog and more

Thomasina Smith - Armadillo Books
Format: Book

25 fantastic disguises to turn you into the zaniest characters - become an alien, paint on your sports kit and even become a birthday present! Over 260 step-by-step photographs show you what to do.
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Simply Stitched: Beautiful Embroidery Motifs and Projects with Wool and Cotton

Yumiko Higuchi - Zakka Workshop
Format: Print book

Through her unique combination of wool and cotton thread, designer Yumiko Higuchi reinvents traditional embroidery for modern makers. Simply Stitched includes 20 beautiful embroidery motifs, plus project and instructions. Use these stunning designs to create accessories, clothing, and home...
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The complete guide to auto body repair

Dennis Parks - Motorbooks
Format: Paperback

Everything you need to know about auto body repair--updated and revised to cover water-based paints, the latest panel adhesives, and other body repair technologies.The only thing more reliable than rising gas prices is the wear and tear your car endures over its lifetime. Knowing how to repair...
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Star Wars Mania (1)

Amanda Formaro - Studio Fun International
Format: Paperback

Part craft book, part activity book, with over 40 projects to make in each book, the Mania series offers hours of creative fun for boys and girls of all ages!. Want to make Wookiee finger puppets? How about lightsaber party favors? Star Wars Mania will show fans of all ages how to turn...
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Creating Halloween Crafts

Dana Meachen Rau - Cherry Lake Publishing
Format: Print book

Whether you're looking for something to do on a rainy day or making a personalized gift for a friend....
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Not-Quite-So-Easy Origami

Mary Meinking - Capstone Press
Format: Hardcover

Butterflies, speedboats, and penguins, who would have thought so much could be made out of paper? These step-by-step guides offer origami projects with a range of difficulty levels. Clear illustrations of folds and photos of the finished product are included in each fun project.
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All-Time Best Dinners for Two

America's Test Kitchen (Firm) - America's Test Kitchen
Format: Hardcover

Leave it to America's Test Kitchen to help you get a perfectly scaled dinner for two on the table--no guesswork required.Because small households, newlyweds, empty nesters, college students, and other two-person families shouldn't have to rely on recipes meant to serve four or six, we've...
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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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Warman's World War II Collectibles: Identification and Price Guide

John Adams-Graf - Krause Publications; Third Edition edition
Format: Book

Collecting Preserving WWII History Since the end of World War II, veterans, collectors, and history buffs have bought, sold, and traded the spoils of war. Souvenir collecting began as soon as troops set foot on foreign soil. Soldiers looked for wartime trinkets and keepsakes to remind...
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Busy Bags Kids Will Love: Make-Ahead Activity Kits for a Happy Preschooler and Stress-Free Parent

SARA MCCLURE - Ulysses Press
Format: Paperback

An engaging variety of mentally stimulating activities that keep children away from the TVAs the parent of young children, it's hard to find a moment for yourself. Busy Bags Kids Will Love offers you a smart way to keep your kids engaged so you can relax. With step-by-step instructions...
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Crafting with Duct Tape: Even More Projects

Kathleen Petelinsek - Cherry Lake Publishing,
Format: Print book

"Follow along with these fun, creative projects to create a variety of useful or decorative objects using duct tape."--
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Faerie knitting : 14 tales of love and magic

Lisa Hoffman - Adams Media
Format: Hardcover

From New York Times bestselling author Alice Hoffman and master knitter Lisa Hoffman comes Faerie Knitting, a magical melding of words and yarn where the ordinary is turned into the extraordinary and where imagination becomes creation.The magic of storytelling and the magic...
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Finger Knitting: Fast, Easy & Fun Scarves and Accessories to Make

Mary Beth Temple - Fox Chapel Publishing
Format: Book

Learn to knit with only your fingers, instead of with traditional knitting needles. 13 totally cute projects are provided for making stylish wearables and home decor.
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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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The Holiday Handbook: 700+ Storytime Activities from Arbor Day to Yom Kippur...from Diwali to Kwanzaa to Ramadan

Barbara Scott - Neal-Schuman Publishers; annotated edition edition
Format: Paperback

Are you tired of the same old activities for Halloween, St. Patrick's Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving and Valentine s Day? Do you have trouble finding activities for Grandparent s Day, May Day, Earth Day, Rosh Hashanah, Diwali, or Ramadan? Here, you get countless activities for 33 holidays,...
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Everyday Origami: A Foldable Fashion Guide

Sok Song - Capstone Press
Format: Library Binding

Transform a simple sheet of paper into a fashion-forward outfit with easy-to-follow instructions and illustrated diagrams. Create everyday outfit essentials such as jeans, sweaters, and jackets to amp up your wardrobe. With ten original, one-of-a-kind origami pieces, everyday outfits are sure...
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Classic Car: The Definitive Visual History

Dk. - DK
Format: Hardcover

A visual guide to the most iconic classic cars of every decade from the 1940s to the 1980s, featuring more than 1,300 photographs and two prints suitable for framing.From the Aston Martin DB5 to the Chevrolet Corvette, Classic Car is packed with the marques and models of every decade...
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Bad Girls of Fashion: Style Rebels from Cleopatra to Lady Gaga

Jennifer Croll - Annick Press
Format: Paperback

The title says it all: Bad Girls of Fashion explores the lives of ten famous women who have used clothing to make a statement, change perceptions, break rules, attract power, or express their individuality. Included are Cleopatra, Marie Antoinette, Coco Chanel, Marlene Dietrich,...
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Gifts in Jars: Homemade Cookie Mixes, Soup Mixes, Candles, Lotions, Teas, and More!

Natalie Wise - Skyhorse Publishing
Format: Print book

Learn to make dozens of unique gifts packaged perfectly in glass jars of various shapes and sizes. Do you have an aspiring gardener on your list? Make a "plant bomb" jar with your favorite flower seeds or an adorable terrarium featuring easy-to-grow air plants. Headed to a bridal...
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