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Creative Book Art

Over 50 ways to upcycle books into stationery, decorations, gifts, and more
2022
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The Highlights book of things to do

discover, explore, create, and do great things
2020
". . . Kids ages seven and up will find hundreds of ways to build, play, experiment, craft, cook, dream, think, and become outstanding citizens of the world. This highly visual, hands-on activity book shows kids some of the best ways to do great things--from practicing the lost arts of knot-tying, building campfires, connecting circuits, playing jump rope, drawing maps, and writing letters, to learning how to empower themselves socially, emotionally, and in their communities. The final chapter, Do Great Things, inspires kids become caring individuals, confident problem solvers, and thoughtful people who can change the world"--Provided by publisher.

The handbook of forgotten skills

2023
"Turn the clock back to a simpler time. Cold lemonade in summer, evenings by a campfire, a warm blanket in winter. Fully-illustrated chapters feature the history and story behind more than thirty skills, including: How to skip stones, how to wrap a package with brown paper and string, and how to grow your own tomatoes"--Provided by publisher.

Making Things

Finding Use, Meaning, and Satisfaction in Crafting Everyday Objects
2024
Through easy-to-follow tutorials for over 100 projects that are both accessible and aspirational, Making Things invites readers to try their hands at a variety of crafts and celebrate the satisfaction that comes from slowly and carefully creating for oneself. Learn to fold magazine pages into Masu Boxes for organizing bits and bobs, make a cardboard loom for weaving potholders out of old linens, braid your own Kumihimo Dog Leash, or starch fabric scraps for decorative bunting. Makers Rose Pearlman and Erin Boyle met in 2018 and immediately struck up a friendship, united by a reverence for everyday objects. Their approach towards craft reflects a shared commitment to sustainability and accessibility - as they write in Making Things' introduction, "Craft can be exquisite and exacting, the result of formal training and years of practice, but it can also be experimental and messy and not quite perfect." Scouring sidewalks, stoops, and thrift stores, the authors repurpose materials to create projects that range from functional to fun and frivolous. Step-by-step guides make it simple to start and finish each project, while the book's stunning photographs show how each craft can fit within an organized, thoughtfully curated home. As Making Things demonstrates, relying on a limited range of supplies and repurposing the same materials can spur our creativity, encouraging us to look at a pile of junk on a stoop and see endless possibilities.

Foolproof preserving & canning

a guide to small batch jams, jellies, pickles, condiments, and more
2016

Crochet book

hooks, yarns, stitches, patterns projects for the home and to wear
2020
A comprehensive guide to crochet that introduces yarn, tools, terms, techniques, and stitch patterns through more than 130 projects, including blankets, clothing, accessories, toys, and more.

Duct tape

2023
"Explore your creative side and get crafty with duct tape! Discover new skills and learn the many creative uses of duct tape, from making reversible belts to pencil cases to stadium seats and more! Book includes an introduction on what duct tape is and the history behind the invention. It also includes several projects with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and illustrations"--Provided by publisher.

How to fix stuff

2022
"This helpful guide to DIY home repair will make fixing stuff a breeze. Whether you need to patch a hole in a floor, restore a well-worn piece of furniture, or build a planter in your backyard, this book shows you how to do it with step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and illustrations. With just a quick trip to the hardware store and the know-how from these pages, you'll soon discover the satisfaction of doing your own home repairs without hiring an expensive specialist"--Provided by publisher.

Woodworking

the complete step-by-step guide to skills, techniques, and projects
2019
Presents a full-color, illustrated guide to building forty-one projects with wood, and contains complete step-by-step instructions, advice on creating a workshop, and information on tools and materials.

Homemade bath bombs & more

soothing spa treatments for luxurious self-care and bath-time bliss
2020
More than 75 recipes for bath bombs, salts, and other bath products made with natural ingredients at a fraction of retail costs.

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