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• Making Mini Books: Big Ideas for 30+ Little Projects [Paperback]
  on Apr 4, 2012 in book making and binding
  Everyone loves handmade books--and these adorable mini volumes are generally easier to craft than their larger counterparts! Some even require only folding and stapling. This charming collection includes beautiful leather-clad journals, block print n...
• Brooches & Pins (Magpie) [Paperback]
  on Apr 3, 2012 in beadwork
  There's nothing like a handmade brooch to put a beautiful finishing touch on an outfit--and now anyone can create a unique piece of jewelry in just a few simple steps. Brooches & Pins explains how to use widely available materials such as wood, m...
• Bags--The Modern Classics: Clutches, Hobos, Satchels & More [Paperback]
  on Dec 16, 2011 in bags and purse sewing
  Turn your favorite fabrics into a fashion statement! From chic wristlets to functional carryalls (and everything in between), each project includes a full-sized pattern, easy-to-follow instructions, and inspirational photos. All the sewing basics you...
• My Favorit of Amy Butler's Craft Books Collection
  on Dec 10, 2011 in sewing reference stitching
  Amy Butler is an artist/designer who has become well-known for her lavish and sophisticated take on vintage-modern fabrics. She designs and globally distributes multiple fabric lines, stationery, sewing patterns, handbags, home decor accessories, and...
• Japanese Craft Books: Felt Mascot
  on Dec 3, 2011 in felt japanese craft book
  Want more japanese craft books? Here are some of them for you who loved making little cute thing with felt. "Felt Mascot" (Lady boutique series 3149)$21.98"Kawaii Felt Mascot" (Lady boutique series 3198) $24.98"Cute little felt mascot" (Lady bou...
• Beyond-the-Square Crochet Motifs: 144 circles, hexagons, triangles, squares, and other unexpected shapes [Spiral-bound]
  on Dec 2, 2011 in crochet
  Learn to crochet, make a granny square. It's a simple formula that has held true for decades. Crocheters love granny squares because the technique is simple to learn but the possibilities are endless. Vary the colors. Use the same colors but change t...
• Japanese Craft Books: Bag Making
  on Dec 1, 2011 in bags and purse japanese craft book
  The Bag Made for the First Time $20.98 The Daily Bag$22.98 Adult Hand Sewing Bag$22.98 Recently japanese craft books become trend among the crafter. Here some of them that I recommended for you. there are plenty inspiration about making bag. Those b...
• Hand Printing from Nature: Create Unique Prints for Fabric, Paper, and Other Surfaces Using Natural and Found Materials [Hardcover]
  on Nov 30, 2011 in printing
  Discover how to use found natural materials – such as leaves, flowers, feathers, vegetables, fruits, shells, weeds, and wood grain – to print on any surface, from paper and fabric to ceramics, wood, and walls. Simple step-by-step instructions cou...
• The Complete Idiot's Guide to Beading Basics [Paperback]
  on Nov 29, 2011 in beadwork
  Easy-to-use instructions and a value-friendly price.Price: $11.53Buy Now!
• Cake Pops: Tips, Tricks, and Recipes for More Than 40 Irresistible Mini Treats [Hardcover-spiral]
  on Nov 29, 2011 in cupcake
  What's cuter than a cupcake? A cake pop, of course! Wildly popular blogger Bakerella (aka Angie Dudley) has turned cake pops into an international sensation! Cute little cakes on a stick from decorated balls to more ambitious shapes such as baby chic...
• Paper Quilling for the first time [Paperback]
  on Nov 27, 2011 in paper quilling papercraft
  This extremely popular entry in the successful For the First Time(R)series—now in paperback—focuses on a classic craft that's enjoying a resurgence. Paper quilling is a form of filigree that’s perfect for scrapbooking, as well as card and ornam...
• Cool Craft: Explore your Creativity [Paperback]
  on Nov 26, 2011 in crafts
  Craft is back and people of all ages are discovering or re-discovering, the joys of making something by hand. Not only is it a great antidote to conspicuous consumerism, it also gives you something to do while winding down, gossiping, watching TV or...
• Super-Cute Felt [Paperback]
  on Nov 25, 2011 in felt
  With 35 simple yet striking projects, Super-cute Felting is a must-have book for anyone with an appreciation of adorable, hand-crafted objects. Start with the 'Accessories' chapter, packed with pretty brooches, necklaces and scarves to keep you warm...
• Cutest Ever Baby Knits: Over 20 Adorable Projects to Knit [Hardcover]
  on Nov 24, 2011 in knitting
  The array of projects included in this adorable pattern book—including booties that look like little strawberries, a lacy bonnet, a bumblebee hat and mitten set, and a blanket covered with a field of daisies—were created with precious babes in mi...
• The Shirt Off His Back: 30 Projects for Transforming Everday Shirts into a Variety of Home Accessories [Paperback]
  on Nov 23, 2011 in home decor recycling
  Start with several shirts that nobody plans to wear any more, add some imagination, and the resulting product can be anything from a good-looking checked chair cover or a brightly patterned beach bag to a set of table napkins or a soft stuffed toy th...
• The Art of Resin Clay: Techniques and Projects for Creating Jewelry and Decorative Objects
  on Nov 22, 2011 in resin clay
   Discover the Creative Possibilities of Resin ClayImagine being able to imitate the look of rare coral, create oversized but featherweight statement jewelry, or mix clay with other mediums—all without firing. The Art of Resin Clay explores the...
• The Quilter's Album of Patchwork Patterns: 4050 Pieced Blocks for Quilters [Hardcover]
  on Nov 21, 2011 in quilting patchwork
  Providing quilters, researchers, and design enthusiasts with a comprehensive tool for finding, identifying, and drafting more than 4,000 unique patterns, this encyclopedia of quilt block designs presents a method of categorizing designs that eliminat...
• The Complete Guide to High-Fire Glazes: Glazing & Firing at Cone 10 (A Lark Ceramics Book) [Paperback]
  on Nov 20, 2011 in pottery
  With hundreds of recipes for some of the most popular and enduring high-fire glazes, this reference will prove a boon to ceramists who want to master this complex and versatile aspect of the art. Author John Britt, who served as Clay Coordinator at t...
• The Creative Family: How to Encourage Imagination and Nurture Family Connections [Paperback]
  on Nov 19, 2011 in crafts for children
  When you learn to awaken your family’s creativity, wonderful things will happen: you’ll make meaningful connections with your children in large and small ways; your children will more often engage in their own creative discoveries; and your famil...
• Bracelets (Magpie) [Paperback]
  on Nov 18, 2011 in jewelry
  Stylish, fun, and funky--bracelets are the arm candy of the jewelry world. This fabulous guide is packed with inspiring ideas and tips on techniques, especially for the novice crafter. The 20 eye-catching projects can all be completed in nine steps o...