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Pinewood: Winning by the Rules - Paperback

$11.50

by Phil C. Reinke (Author)Creating a pinewood derby car is a wonderful hands-on project for anyone interested in building, designing and ultimately racing your very own one-of-a-kind racer. This book contains over four years of scientific testing distilled into an easy-to-follow "how to" guide that will help fathers and sons achieve higher speeds and better performance with their custom-made cars. Author Phillip C. Reinke's first experience with pinewood derby racers began in the Cub Scouts w...

Building Unique and Useful Kids' Furniture: 24 Great Do-It-Yourself Projects - Paperback

$22.95

by Spike Carlsen (Author)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 gives complete step-by-step instructions for building 24 professionally designed one-of-a-kind children's furniture projects that are easy to build and your kids will love.You don't need...

Natural Soap Chef: Making Luxurious Delights from Cucumber Melon and Almond Cookie to Chai Tea and Espresso Forte - Paperback

$16.95

by Heidi Corley Barto (Author)TRANSFORM YOUR SKIN WITH HOMEMADE SOAPSPamper yourself with natural moisturizing lather. Indulge your senses with aromatic fragrances. Beautify your bath with stunning soap that you've created. This book shows how to take wonderful ingredients and turn them into amazing soaps like: - Rosemary Olive Oil Soap- Pink Grapefruit Soap- Lemon Verbena Soap- Chocolate Soufflé Soap- Chai Tea Soap- Baby Rose Soap- Guinness Stout Soap- Espresso Forte Soap- Cut Grass Soap- He...

Flower Crowns: 30 Enchanting DIY Floral Creations - Paperback

$29.95

by Christy Meisner Doramus (Author)THE FIRST GUIDE SHOWING YOU HOW TO CRAFT THESE WILDLY POPULAR, WHIMSICAL AND GLAMOROUS HAIR ACCESSORIES AT HOME Whether you're at a wedding, going out on the town or partying at a musical festival, the flower crowns in this book will make your outfit standout for any occasion. With step-by-step instructions and photos, tips for choosing flowers and hints on color combinations, this is the ultimate guide to creating gorgeous crowns, including: - ROSEBUD &...

Coloring Dream Mandalas: 30 Hand-Drawn Designs for Mindful Relaxation - Paperback

$10.00

by Wendy Piersall (Author)RELAX AND DE-STRESS FROM YOUR BUSY LIFE BY COLORING THIS COLLECTION OF WHIMSICAL MANDALAS THAT INCORPORATE MYSTICAL IMAGERY INTO THE PATTERNS Relax, focus, reach a higher state of mindfulness and simply enjoy yourself as you artfully turn the intricate shapes in this book into stunning works of art. Coloring Dream Mandalas offers you an imaginative array of inspiring quotes and beautiful images, including: -Dragons-Dream catchers-Fairies-Stars and Moons-Angels-Birds-...

Advanced Gunsmithing: A Manual of Instruction in the Manufacture, Alteration and Repair of Firearms - Paperback

$22.14

by Wayne F. Vickery (Author)2015 Reprint of the 1944 edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Still a classic work on gunsmithing, Vickery's "Advanced Gunsmithing" provides extended and detailed explanations on different gunsmithing tools, gun parts, and methods. Vickery's passion for tools, and the firearms he could manipulate with them, gives this book its spirit of resourcefulness and experimentation. Most aspects aspects of gunsmit...

Home Tanning and Leather Making Guide - Paperback

$17.60

by Albert Burton Farnham (Author)2011 Reprint of 1922 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Arthur Robert Harding (July 1871 - 1930), better known as A. R. Harding, was an American outdoorsman and founder of several hunting and trapping magazines. He was also publisher, editor and author of many popular outdoor how-to books of the early 1900s. His company was known as the A. R. Harding Publishing Company of Columbus, Ohio and St. Lo...

Handbook for the Amateur Lapidary - Paperback

$15.91

by James Harry Howard (Author)2012 Reprint of Original 1935 Edition. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. In the U.S. there was little activity in the field of lapidary until the 1930s, when European craftsmen emigrated to New York to serve the jewelry industry. In 1935 J. Harry Howard compiled all the available information into his "Handbook for the Amateur Lapidary. The demand for the book was great. It remains a classic book in the fiel...

Revised Lapidary Handbook [Illustrated Edition] - Paperback

$22.05

by James Harry Howard (Author)2012 Reprint of Original 1946 Edition. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. In the U.S. there was little activity in the field of lapidary until the 1930s, when European craftsmen emigrated to New York to serve the jewelry industry. In 1935 J. Harry Howard compiled all the available information into his "Handbook for the Amateur Lapidary." The demand for the book was great, so great that in 1946 the book was r...

Euphoria Tapestry Quilts: 40 Appliqué Motifs & 17 Flowering Projects - Paperback

$29.95

by Deborah Kemball (Author)Create a quilted tapestry of sumptuous flowers with the best-selling author of Beautiful Botanicals. Appliqué 40 realistic flowers and 17 sophisticated projects like pillows, table runners, wallhangings, and bed quilts. Hand stitch motifs from Deborah Kemball's award-winning Euphoria quilt, or mix and match flowers to create your own gorgeously detailed masterpiece. With clear instructions and helpful photos, this collection includes a pattern pullout to photocopy, ...

Scrap Quilt Secrets - Print on Demand Edition: 6 Design Techniques for Knockout Results - Paperback

$29.95

by Diane D. Knott (Author)Turn your scrappy mess into a quilting success Armed with the easy-to-use S.C.R.A.P.S. system (style, contrast, repetition, accent color, palette, and selvages), you'll sew extraordinary quilts from every last bit of the fabric you love--even the tiniest scraps. Personalize 16 beginner-friendly quilts using the blank coloring pages, or apply the concepts to tackle any scrap quilt you want to make. These 6 must-know scrap secrets will forever change the way you look ...

The Loverly Wedding Planner: The Modern Couple's Guide to Simplified Wedding Planning - Paperback

$19.99

by Kellee Khalil (Author)Your Modern Guide for Planning a Wedding that's Perfectly You Planning a wedding can be a bit overwhelming, but with the helpful how-tos and insider advice in this handy guide, you can forget the stress and focus on creating a day that truly reflects you as a couple. The Loverly Wedding Planner has everything you need to navigate the planning process in a way that is simple, meaningful, and really enjoyable. Kellee and Loverly's team of experts will help you plan a me...

The Art of Whittling: Classic Woodworking Projects for Beginners and Hobbyists - Paperback

$9.95

by Walter L. Faurot (Author)The Art of Whittling has provided readers with a wonderful introduction to the enjoyable hobby of whittling for decades. First published in 1930, Walter L. Faurot's guide was one of the first manuals on the subject. This book contains a wealth of traditional whittling projects that are not found in many other books today. Rediscover such classics as: - Interlocking wooden puzzles- Rings and dumbbells- Continuous wooden chains- Ships inside bottles Perfect for a beg...

The Intricate Art of Soap Making: How to Make Homemade Soap - Paperback

$7.38

by Julia B. Daniels (Author)Homemade soap making has become quite popular these days and it's not considered to be just a hobby anymore as it traditionally has been for years. For health and other reasons, homemade soap making has become quite a large business because you can personalize the ingredients to suit your needs. The book "The Intricate Art of Soap Making - How to Make Homemade Soap" goes into detail on how that's done.What separates this particular soap making book from the others ...

Not Your Mama's Crochet: The Cool and Creative Way to Join the Chain Gang - Hardcover

$48.58

by Amy Swenson (Author)Forget ugly afghans and dainty doilies and think luxurious throws and sumptuous sweaters. You can crochet cool stuff that will make everyone envious--things to spice up your wardrobe and your pad, or gifts to amaze your ""I could never do that"" friends. Choose from nearly thirty projects ranging from elegant to earthy--from a chic shrug to a recycled denim rug and from fun plush toys to sweaters too good for boys.In hip style, this guide covers: * All kinds of yarns an...

Sewing Modkid Style: Modern Threads for the Cool Girl - Paperback

$21.55

by Patty Young (Author)Download patterns at http: //www.turnerpublishing.com/files/uploads/sewingmodkidstylepatterns.pdf20 patterns to sew cool threads for the modern girlBooks by fabric designers are hot, sewing with knits is on the rise, and children's clothing and accessories are the most popular projects in the category. Combining all three of these with her fresh, signature style, Patty Young offers up a compelling collection of children's wear for her eager audience of blog followers an...

Designology: How to Find Your Placetype and Align Your Life with Design (Residential Interior Design, Home Decoration, and Home Staging Book) - Paperback

$24.99

by Sally Augustin (Author)Align With Design"Such a great book. I never realized how we use the space we live in to express ourselves as much as I learned after reading this book." --Ask Away Blog#1 New Release in Design and DecoratingCreate spaces at home and work that align with your personality and support your goals with this comprehensive science-based guide to interior designDiscover a new design paradigm. Are you an adventurer or a visionary? A maveric or a maven? Designology makes desi...

Journal Me Organized: The Complete Guide to Practical and Creative Planning - Paperback

$21.99

by Rebecca Spooner (Author)"Those who have difficulty with planning or journaling will be inspired by the multitude of projects and options for personalizing their daily and overall life story. . . . Highly recommended." --Library Journal (Starred review) Need to get organized? Blogging star Rebecca Spooner shows you how to create a great journal that will put your life in order. Whether you're rearranging your laundry room, planning the week's menus, outlining your dream vacation, or train...

$30.69

by Bernard S. Mason (Author)2018 Reprint of 1939 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. First published in 1939 under the title Woodcraft, Mason's book includes instructions on how to make an Indian tepee, and Indian willow bed, a Chippewa kitchen or Dakota moccasins. Apart from Indian crafts, Mason provides instructions on making knives, striking camp, caching, fire and ax safety--virtually everything you need to know about camping....

Woodworking Tools 1600-1900 - Fully Illustrated - Paperback

$11.95

by Peter C. Welsh (Author)Peter Welsh was an historian of pre-industrial technology, a museum curator and director. This is how he introduces this paper: This history of woodworking hand tools from the 17th to the 20th century is one of a very gradual evolution of tools through generations of craftsmen. As a result, the sources of changes in design are almost impossible to ascertain. Published sources, moreover, have been concerned primarily with the object shaped by the tool rather than the ...

Pyrography: 18 Step-By-Step Projects to Make - Paperback

$9.95

by Bob Neill (Author)Pyrography features the decorative craft that has been practiced around the world for thousands of years. This ancient art involves burning intricate designs on objects made of wood, leather, cork, fabric, and even paper. From beginner basics and information on equipment and techniques to advanced ideas for personalizing anything from cutting boards to furniture, there's something for everyone. Both men and women will enjoy making and receiving these 18 fun and interestin...

Fat Quarter: Christmas: 25 Projects to Make from Short Lengths of Fabric - Paperback

$19.95

by Jemima Schlee (Author)If you're a crafter, then you love Christmas for the endless inspiration it offers every year. In Fat Quarter: Christmas, popular craft author Jemima Schlee presents 25 projects for you to make quickly and easily from fat quarters or fabric scraps in your stash bin. Whether you are looking to add a last-minute touch to your gifts or want to deck out your home in handmade flair, you'll love these cheery, whimsical projects: hanging hearts Christmas tree bunting fai...

$19.99

by Sena Runa (Author)Quilling--the art of rolling and shaping strips of paper into intricate decorative designs--has been popular for hundreds of years. In Quilling Art, Turkish paper artist Sena Runa gives this time-honored craft a stylish and contemporary update sure to appeal to the 21st century artist. The 20 stunning projects include a guitar, apple, owl, butterfly, cloud, heart, and other popular designs and motifs. Pairing elaborate design with a clever use of color creates exciting ef...

Outdoor Woodworking Games: 20 Fun Projects to Make - Paperback

$19.95

by Alan Goodsell (Author), Randall A. Maxey (Author)The reader of this exciting new title will have as much fun making the projects as they will playing the games All of the 20 projects are designed to be made with the beginner woodworker in mind and using only basic woodworking tools and equipment. comprehensive, step-by-step instructions are based on standard sizes of wood so that pieces simply need to be cut to length with some basic shaping. all accessories required will be readily ava...

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by Juliet Bawden (Author), Amanda Russell (Author)Turn fabric scraps into clever projects with Fat Quarter: Home, part of a fantastic new series of stash-busting sewing books for beginner and intermediate crafters. There are 25 quick and easy projects to make, all from half a yard of fabric or less. Each project features easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and beautiful photography, as well as a comprehensive tools and techniques section. Fat Quarter: Home is packed with ideas for us...

$14.95

by Christine Allison (Author)Drawing is not only a relaxing and enjoyable pastime, but also one of the original mindfulness techniques, being a great way to be in the moment and observe your surroundings. Despite the common assumption that the ability to draw is a skill you either possess or you don't, it can be readily learned with the right teacher guiding you. Christine Allison fulfills that role with her expertise and friendly, encouraging approach. With 10 step-by-step tutorials in Drawi...

Acrylics: Techniques and Tutorials for the Complete Beginner - Paperback

$14.99

by Adrian Burrows (Author)Painting is one of the most rewarding ways of expressing yourself. It sparks creativity, engages the imagination and relaxes you, reducing stress levels and leaving you feeling mentally clear and calm. Most people assume that the ability to paint is a skill you either have or you don't, so although they would like to paint they lack the confidence to do so. But painting can be readily learned with the right teacher to guide you, and a clear approach and encouraging v...

Oils: Techniques and Tutorials for the Complete Beginner - Paperback

$14.99

by Norman Long (Author)Learn how use oil paints with this clear and simple guide. Accomplished artist and teacher Norman Long explains all the basics and shows you how to master this versatile, vibrant medium so you can produce beautiful paintings full of life and color. Oils has a handy front section covering all the practical stuff, from choosing the right materials to essential techniques. 10 step-by-step tutorials each broken down into key stages range of subject matter from still life ...

Fat Quarter: Bags & Purses: 25 Projects to Make from Short Lengths of Fabric - Paperback

$19.95

by Susie Johns (Author)If you're a sewer or a quilter, then the chances are good that you've got a collection of scrap fabric sitting in your home somewhere that you just can't bear to throw away. With Fat Quarter: Bags & Purses, you won't have to The 25 quick and easy projects range from: tool bag toy bag craft caddy lipstick pouch overnight bag And more, and are all designed to be sewn from fat quarters or less--meaning you can finally put those scraps to use What could be better t...

Joints: A Woodworker's Guide - Paperback

$22.95

by Ralph Laughton (Author)Joints: A Woodworker's Guide takes one of the most important and challenging aspects of woodworking and demystifies the all-important subject of choosing, designing and cutting woodworking joints. Strong, appropriate and well-fitting joints are one of the hallmarks of the skilled woodworker. Making them properly and accurately calls for good planning and marking out as well as a good degree of care in the cutting, fitting and final assembly. It is essential to appro...

Sharpening: A Woodworker's Guide - Paperback

$24.95

by Randall A. Maxey (Author)Sharpening: A Woodworker's Guide takes one of the most important aspects of maintaining a successful workshop and breaks it down into all of key areas in an easily-accessible manner. Keeping tools sharp is one of the most fundamentally important disciplines to ensure top-quality results. This book will show the reader how. Aimed at both those new to woodworking as well as the experienced woodworker, Sharpening: A Woodworker's Guide is broken down into three main s...

Little Crocheted Monsters: 12 Mini Mutants to Make - Paperback

$9.95

by Lan-Anh Bui (Author), Josephine Wan (Author)The craze for crocheting cute characters was born in Japan, and now everyone can discover its appeal with Little Crocheted Monsters. Japanese legends are full of animals and humans transforming into something bizarre, and this tradition has inspired the authors to create weird and wonderful creatures to amuse and delight. The instructions are simple to follow and are accompanied by innovative, easy-to-read charts. 12 weird and wonderful creature...