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"Christmas is the perfect time to brighten your home and delight family and friends with handmade decorations, ornaments, stocking stuffers, greeting cards, gift packaging. In these thirty beautiful holiday-themed projects, Alli Bartkowski shows you how to roll, shape, and glue colorful paper strips into eye-catching framed art for your mantel, a handsome nutcracker figurine to display, dainty snowflake ornaments to hang on your tree, and a stunning...
2) Art workshop for children: how to foster original thinking with more than 25 process art experiences
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"Art Workshop for Children cultivates creativity and encourages deep thinking by encouraging a unique child-led approach to art projects"--
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191 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
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"Beginner's guide to crochet, teaching all the basic techniques through easy projects"--
"Written with the absolute beginner in mind, this engaging book teaches all the basics for learning to crochet with step-by-step instructions and photographs. Crocheting skills are learned by working on projects, beginning with something very easy and getting progressively more difficult as the reader works through the book. New skills are explored in depth as...
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In the Ninth module of the series like the previuos course, we will be going over everything you have learned and taking it one step further. At the end of this course you will be a talented candlemaker. The course doesnt include video tutorial as all the ideas are variations of what you have done before. The course recaps on everything you have learned and has helpfull information on how to design a range of candles. It is the last course of design...
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224 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
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If you've never used a sewing machine before, or if you want to refresh your skills, Sew Step by Step gives you the essentials. Taking you through the basics, including the features of a sewing machine and the qualities of different fabrics, this simple handbook will soon have you making and mending your own clothes and home furnishings.
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156 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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Big yarns make big style! Knitting with chunky yarns bulky, super bulky, and roving has been called one of the most important trends. Modern chunky knit garments and accessories have been all over the runway this season and knitted home decor items are hot. Chunky knits work up quickly and feature lush stitches that have a rich texture. 30 patterns from knitwear designer Linda Burhance are organized by type of big yarn and are complete with easy-to-follow,...
7) DIY circus lab for kids: a family-friendly guide for juggling, balancing, clowning and show-making
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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 opens with a do-it-yourself prop-making class, and provides enough homemade circus equipment to get you started on some fun circus basics. Rising circus stars will...
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143 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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Crochet decor your kids will be begging for! Bring their bedroom decor to life with this collection of seven sensational animal rug designs, by popular crochet designer Ira Rott. You will love making these unique and quirky designs that kids will simply adore. Choose from an amazing elephant, a sweet giraffe, a cuddly cat, a cheeky monkey, a sneaky crab, a friendly dinosaur and a snuggly bear, each with a coordinating pillow and accessory to crochet...
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104 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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"Using easy sewing techniques and bright, fresh fabrics, this book shows you how to make a range of soft furnishings and other items, from cushions, throws and bags to a cot quilt, table linen and even a blind. Each project can be completed in just one weekend. Clear step-by-step instructions and colour photographs make the process straightforward and simple, even for absolute beginners."--Back cover.
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159 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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"Break through the boundaries of traditional wirework jewelry to discover the world of intricate possibilities in Woven in Wire. As you weave, sculpt, and transform wire, award-winning jeweler and wirework instructor Sarah Thompson guides you through the steps of achieving spectacular wearable art."--Back cover.
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127 pages : illustrations, color ; 28 cm
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20 quick and fun-to-knit designs for stitchers of all skill levels. Includes patterns for hats of all shapes and styles: berets, tams, cloches, toques, and more. Also includes a variety of stitch patterns and embellishments, including cables, lace, Fair Isle, slip stich, knitted flowers, and pom-poms. The versatile designs take you through the seasons -- and there are designs for gals and guys.
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160 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 30 cm
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Japanese knitting guru Hitomi Shida is known for combining different classic stitches to create unique new patterns. In Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible she shares some of the best that Japanese needlework has to offer. Strikingly original stitches and variations on every classic stitch imaginable result in patterns that form the basis of stylish new knitted garments. Featuring some rewardingly intricate cables, popcorn stitches, twisted stitches, edgings...
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122 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
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Whether you call her the crochet guru, call her your own personal crochet fairy godmother, or are just calling for crochet emergency help, author Beth Wolfensberger-Singer is here to save the day! Whether the dilemma is uneven edges, wonky corners, too-tight stitches, dealing with yarn ends or a forgotten increase, Beth offers level-headed advice on what to fix, how to fix it and when you can just fudge it. Also included are six original crochet designs...
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137 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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"In On the Loom, Maryanne Moodie brings the ancient art of weaving to the modern day in a comprehensive guide packed with step-by-step tutorials and beautiful photography. Learn the basics of this simple and beautiful craft with valuable information on basic stitches, tools needed, and even how to make your own looms. Split by loom type--circular, rectangular, and even found objects--24 lush, bohemian, and uniquely modern projects for the home and...
16) What Is Art?
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While Tolstoy may be best remembered as the talented Russian author of such monumentally great works as "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina", he also wrote prolifically in essay format on various subjects. In this volume Tolstoy turns his attention to the study of aesthetics and art in all its forms. Based on fifteen years of research, "What is Art?" is Tolstoy's intellectual exposition into answering the titular question. Rich with criticism for his...
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"Unlock your songwriting potential with "Melodic Fragments"! This ebook is packed with 500 unique and inspiring 4-bar musical phrases, spanning genres from pop and rock to jazz and blues. These phrases are designed to spark creativity and provide a foundation for musicians of all levels to build upon. Whether you're a seasoned songwriter or just starting out, "Melodic Fragments" is a must-have resource for any musician looking to add fresh ideas to...
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127 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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"The possibilities of crochet cables are endless! In this stunning collection, author and fiber artist Bonnie Barker debuts 18 gorgeous new designs for today's crafter. Using step-by-step directions and irresistible photography, Bonnie shows you how to master this intricate technique to make: sophisticated sweaters, ponchos and shawls ; stylish hats, scarves, and gloves; a hip messenger bag with a contrasting fabric liner and a snappy shrug that's...
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287 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
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Make your Christmas spectacular! Inside you'll find 200 fresh ideas for decorating, tree-trimming, as well as crafting unique and thoughtful gifts. Plus the dozens of recipes will help you celebrate deliciously. It will be a holiday to remember!
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144 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
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"Crochet Therapy will inspire you to pick up a hook and take some time out of your hectic day to dive into colorful whorls of yarn. Focus, relax, and become more mindful by making more than 20 simple and colorful projects comprised of crocheted mandalas, soothing circles, and other beautiful motifs. Each repetitive pattern helps you engage with your materials, increase your well-being, and unlock your creativity. Mindfulness exercises accompany the...
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