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This book includes delightful decorations and gifts to make with your scroll saw. It features fretwork, compound-cuts, intarsia and inlay projects for ornaments, wreaths, Santas and more. It comes with step-by-step instructions and colour photos. Create holiday masterpieces for the home, family and friends with the tried-and-true scroll saw projects and patterns from the archives of "Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts". This collection of holiday favourites features fretwork, compound-cuts, intarsia and inlay projects for ornaments, wreaths, Santas, portraits, candleholders and more. It also features a stunning gallery of work. Readers will gain information and inspiration from some of scrolling's leading experts. There is a project inside for everyone, from beginners to advanced craftsmen. With step-by-step instructions and colour photos, readers are guaranteed a very merry scrolling experience.

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live inside of a beautiful oak tree? Find out in this wonderfully engaging children’s picture book! Formatted in a charming tree shape, start with the outside of the tree and work your way further in as this one-of-a-kind board book reveals dozens of adorable illustrations, educational captions and vocabulary words, cut-out accents, and hidden chambers. Children will love discovering all of the different kinds of animals and plants that live in and around trees, what they do, and so much more!

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Learn to combine a sampler quilt with popular foundation paper pieced quilt blocks inspired by nature and gorgeous quilting prints.. This guide includes 30 flower and creatures-of-flight blocks that have a sophisticated sensibility and capture a fresh modern vibe infused with the vintage charm of patchwork quilting

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Creating an essential reference for modern woodworkers and furniture builders, Wynn shows how to create almost any traditional furniture joint quickly and accurately using hand planes. In this comprehensive manual on hand-cut joinery author and woodworking instructor Scott Wynn guides and instructs the reader on how to choose, set up, maintain, and master the most popular joinery planes, including plough planes, rabbet planes, router planes, shoulder planes, specialty planes, and more. Complete Guide to Wood Joinery will teach beginning and intermediate handplane users how to cut perfect dado, groove, rabbet, mortise, and tenon joints. A wonderful guide for any woodworker who is interested in using hand tools, it is loaded with technically rich diagrams, illustrations, practical advice, and skill-building exercises.

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Table of Contents provides home cooks with an easy guide to finding recipes by burger and bacon components including Burgers, Buns, Sauces, Spreads and Toppings with encouragement to make your own extreme creations.Social Media: The WFC''s social media reaches almost 66K followers. The social media power of the competitors reaches almost 56K followers giving a strong marketing presence.For the first time in the history of World Food Championships, winning secret recipes will be shared in a comprehensive cookbook for home cooks and aspiring chefs to replicate in home kitchens.Each championship recipe will also list alternative ingredients if competition ingredients are too expensive or hard to find, in addition to family serving sizes.Each recipe is showcased with excellent photography taken just moments after the final submissions at the kitchen arena.

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This beautifully produced poly-art paint by sticker book features 10 geometric horse designs. Using between 60-100 coloured stickers for each pattern, children will marvel as geometric shapes transform into beautiful, crystalized horses. Also included are fun facts about each horse meaning children learn as they bring them to life! Designs are printed on thick, perforated pages that easily detach for display or gifting once a painting is completed.

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From deep down in the sea to up and far away in space, keep tally as you find and count over 1,000 hidden objects! An exciting seek-and-find activity book for kids, 1,001 Things to Count will not only engage and entertain; it also adds an extra element of fun with the optional 1-minute time challenge to race against the clock. Featuring 25 brain-stimulating visual puzzles with dozens of items to find in each, every cartoon art-inspired puzzle page promotes problem-solving skills and mental agility! Àngels Navarrro is a play therapist and psychomotor education specialist. The author of more than 100 children’s books, she has also produced television programs, hands-on learning game kits, and online games for kids.

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A lot of work goes into a quilting or sewing project, so it's important to finish strong! This is a complete, go-to guide on how to ensure your projects are edged perfectly each and every time. Opening with helpful overviews on binding tools, this must-have guide details 16 binding techniques and various ways to finish a project, including traditional, bias, pompom, scalloped, chenille binding, invisible faced, and more. With easy-to-follow tutorials, coordinating photography, and video links to further enhance instruction, this guide belongs in every crafter's library to refer to time and time again for finishing and binding every project.

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Whether you've been sewing for years or are looking for an approachable entry point to learn how to sew, this is a must-have guide for any kind of crafter. Featuring 15 easy-to-make pouch and bag sewing patterns, plus tutorials for various styles and techniques for applying straps, pockets, and hardware, have a blast mixing and matching to sew all kinds of bags. From a simple clutch to an organizational tote or even a reusable gift bag, this guide will show you tons of the most common techniques used in bag making to build your sewing skills and even make your own original bag designs. Author Carolina Moore is a renowned quilt pattern designer, award-winning quilter, owner of Always Expect Moore where she teaches quilting tips and techniques, and the author of Ultimate Paper Piecing Guide.

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The perfect guide for quilters seeking inspiration on how to creatively use quilt panels in their projects. Featuring 12 panel-focused quilts that combine pieced blocks and other elements with panels that result in updated design interest, this book offers a fresh perspective on using panels through the lens of patchwork. Approachable for quilters of all skill levels, this book will help you step up your panel quilts and make them more beautiful and exciting than ever before. The book also includes insightful overviews on basic patchwork instruction, guidance on selecting fabrics that enhance and pair perfectly with your panel (including pre-cut fabrics), and tips for selecting complementary quilting designs.

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Take your love for modern quilt patterns and creatively incorporate them in and around your home. The ultimate guide for fresh and fun quilting projects Features 17 contemporary quilt patterns that result in one-of-a-kind projects. From adding patchwork to baseball hats, denim jackets, and shoes, to making a steering wheel cover for your car, a unique t-shirt quilt, a tote bag and an advent calendar, this must-have modern quilts guide features clear, step-by-step instructions, full-size templates, expert advice for crafters of all skill levels, and gorgeous, high-quality photography. Several projects emphasize a new patchwork technique to learn, making this book the perfect resource to have fun quilting while also trying something new and building your confidence as a quilter.

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Sewing Soft Books is a super simple guide to creating engaging and interactive activity books for young children that encourage fine motor skills and learning through play. Following easy and clear instructions, beautiful illustrations, and various book page patterns – five for babies and five for toddlers – you can mix, match, and make with buckles, buttons, secret doors, flaps and zips. Whether a novice or an expert, you'll find Sewing Soft Books the perfect source of inspiration and guidance.

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This complete guide to wooden clock making shows how to construct a wide variety of traditional, Shaker and contemporary clocks. Plans, parts lists and instructions are provided for 37 handsome hand-made timepieces, including stately grandfather clocks, classic mantel clocks and modern desk clocks. Author and clock collector John A. Nelson describes the history of clock making in America and covers all the basics of clock making and clock components. An expanded step-by-step project shows how to build an exact replica of a Shaker coffin-style clock. The rest of the projects include colour photographs of the finished clock, measured drawings and cut lists. Each clock plan includes front, right side and top views. All drawings are fully dimensioned and, where necessary, section views are provided. This new third edition of Complete Guide to Making Wood Clocks also includes a bonus pattern pack with project templates.

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This is the ultimate beginner's guide to the scroll saw. It features 25 skill-building chapters, each culminating in a relevant project. The new edition features an updated, objective guide to the latest equipment models. Use this ultimate beginner's scroll saw guide to hone your scrolling skills to perfection. You'll find everything you need to know here, boiled down to the best and simplest methods. Practice a specific technique in each of 25 skill-building chapters, and then use that skill to make an attractive project. As you progress, each chapter builds upon the previous skills you've already learned. By the time you've completed the book, you'll be ready to tackle any scrollsaw project with experience and confidence. You can begin with the basics of cutting straight, curved, and jagged lines, and then progress to more advanced techniques like stack cutting, relief, inlay, compound, segmentation and more. Project patterns include die-cut stationary, a fish silhouette, a butterfly with interior cuts, a hummingbird ornament, and a collapsible wooden basket.This new third edition provides an objective guide to all of the scroll saw models available in today's market, updated to include information on new scroll saw manufactures.

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Master the old-fashioned craft of whittling with this easy-to-learn beginner's guide. Even if you've never carved a piece of wood before, Old Time Whittling will show you how to create iconic whittling classics like the wooden chain, ball-in-a-cage, arrow-through-the-heart and more. Woodcarving instructor and author Keith Randich takes you step-by-step through 10 projects, with concise instructions and more than 50 photographs and diagrams.

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This title includes tips from the author on everything from where to find salvage parts to surviving music festival camp-outs. The most creative musical instrument book you'll ever find! You don't have to be an expert or spend a lot of money to make your own musical instruments. Just follow-along with handyman Mike Orr as he guides you through making 8 of the most creative instruments you'll find anywhere. From a one-string guitar made from a soup can, to a hubcap banjo and even a stand-up guitar made from a vintage ironing board, you'll make instruments that look great, sound great and deliver some foot-stompin' fun! With "Handmade Music Factory", you can make: Cigar Box Guitar, Hubcap Banjo, Cookie Tin Guitar, Stand-Up Lap Steel Guitar (made from a vintage ironing board!), Washtub Bass, Stomp Box, Amplified Washboard and more. You'll also learn how to make your own amp using inexpensive parts from the local electronics store. And don't miss the plentiful sidebars and tips from the author on everything from where to find salvage parts to surviving music festival camp-outs!

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Take a face carving course with one of the best caricature carvers in America, Harold Enlow. Harold Enlow, one of America's foremost caricature carvers, shares the woodcarving tips and techniques that make his carvings stand out in this information packed book. Inside, you'll follow along as Harold teaches you how to carve faces with life and expression.

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This best-selling resource on wood finishing has long been admired by wood technology professors, magazine editors, professional cabinetmakers, and other industry leaders since its original publication. Nicknamed the “Bible” of wood finishing for its comprehensive and accurate information on the subject, Understanding Wood Finishing offers the latest technical updates on materials and techniques, detailed instructions and explanations, and over 40 reference tables and troubleshooting guides. Readers will learn everything they need to know, from preparing and staining wood to different types of wood finishes, coloring techniques, filling pores, removing finishes, and more.

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Versatile, affordable, and easy to work with, polymer clay is the perfect medium for crafters of all abilities. This book will show you step-by-step how to create your own earrings using a variety of techniques, including marbling, texturing, stamping, and foiling. A helpful opening section details the different clay types and essential tools and template pageswill help you create a variety of earring styles. Feed your creative spirit and learn to make your own tiny, wearable works of art!

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Learn the nostalgic, easy-entry craft of spun cotton and make the perfect handmade decorations. Spun Cotton Crafts features over 25 step-by-step projects using affordable materials. From glitter icicles and bell garlands to cotton ball chicks and mossy forest mushrooms, this book is accessible to anyone regardless of skill level. Also included is a brief history of spun cotton and helpful sections on materials and techniques. Author Valerie Lloyd is the owner of Smile Mercantile Craft Co. where she sells quality craft goods such as twine, papier mache, spun cotton craft shapes and holiday novelties. Her popular YouTube channel by the same name showcases her easy-to-follow craft tutorials.

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Go beyond just following the steps and learn the methods to traditional basket weaving. With 20 classic folk basket patterns and clear step-by-step instructions and photos, you'll acquire all the proper techniques you need to become an accomplished basket-weaver, from measuring and adding spokes to learning various weaving patterns. Author Lora Irish is a talented and successful artist of many trades and has been making baskets for 15 years. She has also written several woodcarving, pyrography, and craft pattern books.

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Know Your Hobby Animals is an essential guide to discovering many interesting facts about 194 popular breeds of chickens, pigs, goats, cows and sheep. A complete compilation of the most popular farm animals within the Know Your... series, you'll learn all about each breed's unique characteristics, history, breeding, personality and more. Fun and fascinating, this engaging and collective guide will turn both the young and old into farm animal enthusiasts!

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Nothing beats a day spent with all kinds of horses! This fun horses coloring book for kids ages 3-6 features 23 charming and contemporary horse-inspired mandala designs of saddles and stirrups, pretty ponies, carousels, unicorns, horseback princesses, and so much more. With repeating circular patterns, brightly colored outlines, and even a dedication page on the back of each design for kids to gift their finished piece to a special someone, this mandala coloring book offers young children a creative coloring experience to express themselves as they decompress. Thick heavy stock pages are perfect for markers, crayons, colored pencils, or even paints, and come with perforated edges for easy removal and display.

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When Kitlandia falls under attack, Bee-Bee’s honey-sticking powers are exactly what the Ninja Kitties need to save the town and defeat the evil scheme of the Fang Gang. An uplifting Ninja Kitties picture book for kids that teaches them why comparison is the thief of joy, children will also learn to always be themselves because they’re unique in their own special way! There’s only one of them in the entire world – and that’s something special in itself! Also included are exciting activity pages for kids that will help them further their comprehension of the story and its lesson, from crossword puzzles and word searches to mazes, trivia, and seek and find games, plus tons of bonus stickers.

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Novice gardeners and experts alike will appreciate this practical advice on virtually every aspect of gardening-from choosing a plot to selecting flowers and water features. The instructions and advice encompass plans and proven techniques for planting traditional English, Japanese, herb, and rock gardens, and building structures such as fences and walls, arches, pergolas and trellises, as well as decking and pathways. More than 300 colour photographs, illustrations and diagrams ensure that anyone can create a glorious garden.

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Originally published in 1928, this classic reference presents more than 40 unique puzzles to challenge the woodworker's hands and mind. Projects include bewitching cubes, caged balls, intricate banks, locked links and perplexing burrs. Secret drawers and hidden locks will provide hours of entertainment for adults and children alike. Skills such as squaring stock, mortising and are developed through projects of various skill levels, each of which includes a detailed diagram to simplify the process of turning scrap lumber into a fun novelty puzzle.

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Create a colourful garden with tiles galore! A beginner-friendly guide, Garden Mosaics opens with insightful chapters on understanding the materials, tools and techniques necessary to prepare and get started. Using ceramic, vitreous glass, marble, mirrors or granite tiles, you’ll move on to create 19 stunning mosaic garden projects that range from simple to elaborate, from one-of-a-kind pots, garden ornaments and bird baths to stepping stones, garden tables, wall panels and more! Each design contains step-by-step instructions and coordinating photography, as well as pattern templates.

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The 7 continents of the world have their own history, climate, and natural biomes. Delve into a fun, fact-filled non-fiction book that explores the animals of the continent of Africa. Learn what countries make up the continent of Africa and fascinating information about 21 of the most interesting mammals, birds, insects, snakes, and ocean creatures. See full-color photos of the animals, most in their natural habitat. Also included is a list for further reading, websites to explore, a glossary and an index.

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From the best-selling quilt books Circle of Nine and Quilting A Circle of Nine, this new compilation gives you 14 of the most popular quilt projects. Included are complete step-by-step directions, quilt patterns and templates, precise measurements, Circle of Nine construction techniques, and setting scheme diagrams. The Circle of Nine setting allows you to easily design a multitude of unique and beautiful quilts using any of your favorite blocks. One simple setting with variations, sample spacers, and sample blocks help you get started on the path to creating your own original quilts. Understand the basics to learning the vital Circle of Nine quilt setting to take your skills to the next level for all your future projects!

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A guide to London's most stylish and exquisite tea venues. Afternoon tea has been enjoying a resurgence in recent years, particularly amongst London fashionistas, and this book takes a stylish look at the afternoon tea scene. Featuring 40 of the best places to take tea in London, including classics such as Claridges and the Wolseley as well as a few unexpected venues, there's a tea here to suit all tastes and budgets. The text includes a history of the venues and their tea heritage along with interesting facts, the types of teas available, and details of nearby attractions to help the reader make a day of it. With lavish photography and a full history of afternoon tea and its relationship with the fashions of the ages, this is the hippest and most up-to-date source of information for both London residents and tourists alike.

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Just add water! This fun (and mess free!) paint with water activity book for kids features fun animal scenes from the forest. All kids need is a little water and the included brush to bring out the colors. Just simply brush over the black dots or lines in each design and watch the colors appear. Kids will be amazed to see a black and white scene filled with vibrant colors that are secretly hidden in the black line art. The paper is thick and perforated for easy removal and display! Painting images include a fox, raccoon, bear, bunnies, and more!

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Perfect for the next road trip adventure and family vacation, this jam-packed activity book has everything kids ages 5-10 need to have as much fun getting there as they will when they arrive! Filled with brain teasers, puzzles, mazes, word games, secret codes, journal prompts, seek-and-finds, and so much more, every exciting activity is organized by theme based on the final destination. Whether the family is heading towards the beach, campsite, water park, or national park, there’s a dedicated activity section for every kind of vacation. So buckle your seatbelt, grab a pen, and enjoy the ride with Super Fun Road Trip Activities for Kids!

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DIY Embroidered Shoes is a must-have title for any hand stitcher's library. It's a beginner-friendly to advanced embroidery primer, with a stitch dictionary, instructions for successfully embroidering on footwear, and vibrant ideas for turning ordinary canvas shoes or espadrilles into personalized, eye-catching embroidered shoes. Includes introductory information on what you will need: shoes, tools, and thread. Those instructions are followed by how to prepare the shoes you want to embroider, transfer the design, and stitch, or design and make your own custom espadrilles with the multi-sized pattern. Designs range from densely stitched mountain ranges to wispy florals and everything in between. Need a little more explanation? You can scan the QR codes that will provide further video instructions.

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A single, information-packed volume with everything a hobby farmer needs to know about farm animals, this newly updated and comprehensive manual to selecting, caring for, and breeding livestock brings forth the expertise of five hobby farmers, each of whom has real-life on-the-farm experience with the animals discussed. Whether you're contemplating adding a small herd of sheep or goats to your existing hobby farm or you've always wondered about the benefits of raising angora rabbits or Muscovy ducks, this must-have resource provides the kind of guidance you need to begin a herd or flock and expand your pens and fencing. With exhaustive detail, the authors offer complete coverage of chickens, ducks, goats, sheep, cattle, pigs, and rabbits, including the housing, healthcare, special needs, advantages, and challenges of each. Also provided are strategies for marketing and selling your animals' meat, milk, eggs, fleece, or feathers, plus overviews on the animals' history, t

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Found space...that's what this book is all about. Learn how to maximize the usable but unfinished areas in your house as new living space for your growing family. No need for an expensive addition or going through the trouble of moving to a larger house. With more than 50 detailed step-by-step procedures and 580 full-colour drawings and photographs to illustrate construction techniques, this book contains dozens of delightful design alternatives for your basement, attic, and garage. Some of the topics covered in Ultimate Guide to Basements, Attics & Garages include planning and design, installing skylights, finishing walls and ceilings, building stairs, framing floors, installing windows and doors, and much more. This new edition also includes updated information on current codes and materials.

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A stunning flower garden that blooms throughout the seasons depends on the artful combination of annuals, perennials and bulbs. This lavishly illustrated book shows how to grow plants from the “great garden triumvirate” and provides foolproof design techniques for any garden or landscape. An extensive section on using colour in the garden provides guidance for the tricky process of plant placement and selection. Practical techniques are emphasized too. Readers will learn how to care for soil, start plants from seeds, grow and care for plants in containers and maintain plants and gardens. Sections on dividing plants, lifting bulbs and saving seeds are also included.

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Planting annuals is a great way to quickly add colour and texture to any garden, border or landscape. Because annuals only last for one growing season, homeowners can change the overall look of their gardens every year. Home Gardener's Annuals shows readers how to prepare the soil, select the right plants, when and how to plant the plants, fertilize the plants and maintain their gardens. Hundreds of step-by-step colour photographs illustrate the gardening tasks that will achieve the best results. This guide to creating beautiful gardens with eye-catching annuals also offers tips for saving time and money, along with useful advice on dealing with common garden pests and diseases.

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For those without the time or stamina to spend hours maintaining a garden, horticulture experts Alan and Gill Bridgewater show how to make raised beds, build up layers of soil with mushroom compost, cover weeds with mulch, protect plants with nets and plastic, and much more. The text is thoroughly practical and advocates using organic methods where possible. This book is a must for busy gardeners everywhere. It is ideal for first time gardeners who want to learn the basics, and it is perfect for busy and older gardeners looking for simple, no-nonsense gardening methods

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Ultimate Guide: Trimwork shows how easy it is to enhance any home by adding decorative trimwork or moldingthe right way. This book takes a practical, no-nonsense approach to trimwork design and construction. Sections on specific styles help readers choose the type of molding that best suits the design and character of their homes. The beautiful, eye-catching photographs of real rooms provide inspiration for dressing up any space that lacks texture or ornament. The books details the techniques that ensure a professional-looking job every time. Even novices will be able to install door and window casings, chair rails, crown moldings, wainscoting, base trim, and more like a pro.

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Zenspirations (R) Coloring Book Birds & Butterflies is a colouring activity book for adults that contains 30 uplifting and encouraging designs. Feel your spirit soar as you quickly master Joanne Fink's easy-to-learn techniques. They combine simple strokes with positive messages and playful patterns, offering an easy way to de-stress.You don't need to be the world's greatest artist to create your own Zenspirations(R) masterpiece. After you have finished patterning, why not experiment with colour? You can either use Joanne's finished examples for guidance, or have a go at creating your own interesting colour combinations using coloured pencils, felt-tips, crayons, gel pens, water colours, marker pens and more.This inspirational colouring activity book is printed on high-quality, extra-thick paper that won't bleed through, and all of the pages are perforated for easy removal and display. Let your creativity flow as you produce wonderfully motivating and meaningful art!

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Soapmaking 101 gives you dozens of ideas for making soap, bath salts, and bath oils for every skin type, and you can add fragrances to match any personality or taste.

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Translate your scrapbook skills to trading cards.

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