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This fun activity book is filled with 90 engaging and entertaining games and puzzles for children. Charming pastel colour illustrations of unicorns, caticorns, butterflies, and ice-cream cones are showcased throughout. Games and puzzles include a simplified variation of Sudoku, labyrinths, seek-and-find, mazes, word searches, colouring page activities, spot-the-difference, find the shadow, and learn to draw.

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Beat the I''m bored blues and engage children with an entertaining alternative to technology with this fun activity book. Children will find the book''s great choice of riddles, colouring pages, labyrinths, spot-the-differences, and search-and-find activities both fun and rewarding. Children can enjoy three chapters of delightful entertainment which increase in difficulty to keep them entertained and challenged throughout. Learning through play with activities that require logic, focus, and critical thinking skills builds self-esteem and confidence and reinforces that learning can be fun.

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to trudge through the jungle? Now you can find out! With each turn of the page, this engaging picture book reveals dozens of adorable illustrations, educational captions, vocabulary words, cut-out accents, and hidden chambers that teach young children about the world inside a jungle. From plants and animals to people and the remains of ancient civilizations, children will love learning all about the busy jungle animals, the amazing lives they live and why they are so important to that ecosystem!

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A super fun origami book for kids, this book is perfect for young minds and little hands! Learn to make a penguin or a boat, butterfly, and crab amongst many other things. The papercraft projects featured in this must-have origami book are adorable as they are fun to make. With every project organized by category (animals, the sea, the farm, hearts, decorations, and objects), kids ages 4-7 will be entertained for hours as they learn how to origami over 30 awesome paper crafts. Featuring step-by-step instructions, easy-to-follow visual guides, directional folding arrow illustrations, information on paper, and a helpful abbreviation chart, Origami for Little Hands is a fun and exciting craft guide that makes for a great introduction to making amazing paper crafts with just a few folds while following directions, feeding their imagination, and improving their concentration and dexterity.

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Create stunning works of mosaic art with stickers! This distinctive poly-art paint by sticker book for kids ages 6-10 features a collection of 8 geometric designs of various holiday images including a Christmas tree and ornaments, a present, stocking, and more. Using 60-100 colored stickers for each festive pattern, place them in the appropriate spot according to its numbered section and watch as the geometric shapes transform into beautiful, crystalized designs. The book also includes fun facts and captions to read about the holiday season alongside each sticker painting. An entertaining, hands-on activity for kids, this sticker painting book offers an excellent opportunity for developing their focus and attention span. Designs are printed on thick, perforated pages that can easily detach to be displayed or gifted once a painting is completed.

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Create stunning works of mosaic art with stickers! This distinctive poly-art paint by sticker book for kids ages 6-10 features a collection of 10 geometric designs of various pets; from a bunny and puppy to a cat, fish, and more. Using anywhere from 60-100 colored stickers for each animal pattern, place them in the appropriate spot according to its numbered section and watch as the geometric shapes transform into beautiful, crystalized designs. Also included are fun facts to learn more about each amazing animal companion. An entertaining, hands-on activity for kids, this sticker painting book offers an excellent opportunity for developing their focus and attention span. Designs are printed on thick, perforated pages that can easily detach to be displayed or gifted once a painting is completed.

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Get ready to write your own super funny fill-in stories! The perfect rainy day or road trip activity for kids ages 5-10 and from the creative minds at Kid Scoop®, have a blast asking your friends and family for random parts of speech without peeking at the story. Once you have all the words ready to go, use them to fill in the blanks within the story and get ready for the giggles! A great way to practice grammar while sharing lots of laughs, this is a must-have activity book to take turns and create tons of hilarious stories all about sports and some seriously goofy games!

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Get ready to write your own silly stories! The perfect road trip activity for kids ages 5-10 and from the creative minds at Kid Scoop®, have a blast asking your friends and family for random parts of speech – including nouns, verbs, adjectives, and more – without peeking at the story. Once you have all the words ready to go, use them to fill in the blanks within the story and get ready for the giggles! A great way to practice grammar while sharing lots of laughs, Awesome Funny Fill-Ins for Kids is a must-have activity book to take turns and create tons of hilarious stories, from the Legendary Pecos Bill and Count Alucard’s Castle to Haircut Hiccups, and Football Frenzy.

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Get ready to write your own silly stories. Have a blast asking friends and family for random parts of speech – including nouns, verbs, adjectives, and more – without peeking at the story. Once you have all the words ready to go, use them to fill in the blanks within the story and get ready for the giggles. A great way to practice grammar while sharing lots of laughs, Super Funny Fill-Ins for Kids is a must-have activity book to take turns and create tons of hilarious stories about a Runaway Shopping Cart, a Misunderstood Monsterand Pinky the Pig,

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Create stunning works of mosaic art with stickers! This distinctive poly-art paint by sticker book for kids ages 6-10 features a collection of 10 geometric designs of various ocean animals – from jellyfish and dolphins to penguins, sharks, and more. Using anywhere from 60-100 colored stickers for each animal pattern, place them in the appropriate spot according to its numbered section and watch as the geometric shapes transform into beautiful, crystalized animal designs. Also included are fun facts to learn more about each amazing animal as kids bring them to life! An entertaining, hands-on activity for kids, this sticker painting book offers an excellent opportunity for developing their focus and attention span. Designs are printed on thick, perforated pages that can easily detach to be displayed or gifted once a painting is completed.

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First Fun: Spot the Difference includes 50 simple and colourful visual puzzles for children to solve. Featuring a variety of fun and engaging activities that will develop counting and observational skills, this must-have activity book offers page after page of exciting challenge whilst children learn through play.

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An exciting Kid Scoop activity book to keep kids engaged, playing, and thinking all day long. With hundreds of cool secret codes, rebus puzzles, and brain teasers. These entertaining activities align with educational curricula to keep kids engaged as they learn. With this expansive collection of exercises, kids aged 5-10 will spend hours learning loads of fun facts all about animals as they complete hundreds of exciting activities.

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Khuc Cay has developed a lovable crochet style filled with personality and super cute details. In addition to her adorable animal designs, Khuc adds accessories to her amigurumi such as hats, boots, glasses, and even a mask and cape to make a superhero. Earlier chapters explain techniques and materials needed to get started including crocheting a magic ring, modifying the size, connecting elements, and tucking in the wires before moving on to details for the different animal projects. These amigurumi are all soft and loveable with touches of embroidery and even a bit of blush to bring out their characters.

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The perfect punch needle embroidery guide for today's modern crafters. Great for both beginners and experienced enthusiasts alike, this inspiring project book features 17 on-trend and super cool tattoo art-inspired projects and a total of 50 designs that feature bold colors and a sassy twist to traditional techniques. With easy-to-follow instructions, stunning photography, ready-to-use punch needle patterns, and helpful diagrams to guide you through each punch needle project, you'll create amazing wall hangings, ornaments, coasters, cushion covers, denim jacket accents, and more, all with a modern flair. This book also includes insightful opening sections on essential punch needle basics to know before you begin. Fun, easy, and trendy, this is a must-have for any crafter interested in this approachable medium, or for experienced crafters looking for something new, fresh, and different.

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Elegant, fun and exciting, this is a must-have guide that embroidery enthusiasts of all skill levels will love. Opening with helpful overviews on tools, supplies, and techniques for transferring designs, installing the drum, and more, also included are easy-to-follow tutorials on all the essential embroidery stitches to help you get started. From there, you'll find over 30 embroidery designs for flowers, herbs, plants, and more that are realistic, easy to accomplish, and simply stunning. Inspired by the beauty and comfort of nature, the embroidery patterns featured within these pages range from wildflowers and cut flowers to garden and forest plants and favorite aromatic herbs. With ready-to-use patterns, step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams, stunning photography, and extra ideas for decoration and displaying your finished product, it's the perfect source of inspiration for crafters, both beginner and advanced alike.

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The perfect place to start for beginners to create crochet quilts and pillows, this book features six colorful projects with visual instructions for both quilting and crocheting each design. Opening with complete overviews of the basics of both craft styles, each chapter that follows showcases different traditional quilt blocks, from log cabin blocks to half square triangles. Whether you choose to quilt it or crochet it is entirely up to you. Learn a special technique on how to crochet quilt squares together as you also learn design and color advice for creating crochet squares from quilt squares. Combine both passions into one and enter a whole new world of design with endless possibilities with this inspiring and skill-building project guidebook.

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One of the special joys of having outdoor space is the wildlife it attracts and this Specialist volume helps gardeners turn their little plot of land into an animal-friendly haven. Concise and easy to use, It gives expert advice on planning and planting to create an ideal environment for birds, butterflies, reptiles, and mammals a place where these wild creatures will find everything they need to survive and thrive. There s pond-building guidance, instructions for assembling and siting nesting boxes and feeders, ideas for both town and country gardens, and advice on making the area pet- and child-safe."

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Now available in a handsome new hardcover gift edition, this friendly guidebook will encourage readers to whittle away the hours. Great for beginners looking for an easy way to get started and more advanced carvers looking for a relaxing way to spend their time, Little Book of Whittling Gift Edition provides 18 projects, including knives, forks, birds, animals, trees and flowers. Chapters detail the proper whittling tools and materials, including what woods are best to carve, and how to start projects by selecting and safely sharpening the best knife for each project.

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Create charming holiday decorations that double as small toys with this easy-to-follow guidebook. Full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions are provided for 14 working wooden toy ornaments. From tugboats and tractors to windmills and wagons, these nostalgic moving toys make great Christmas ornaments as well as keepsake gifts for family and friends. And these simple projects don't take a lot of time, wood, or tools to make. They're a great way to reuse and repurpose scrap wood, and require only minimal painting. All you need is a scroll saw, a drill, and some glue to create memorable family heirlooms. You can create them assembly-line style and fill a tree--or make a lot of gifts--with just an afternoon's work. Better yet, get a youngster or two involved in the cutting, painting, and assembling.

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Discover the potential of rediscovered wood! Start making useful products for your home and neighborhood out of reclaimed shipping pallets. Wood Pallet DIY Projects shows how to upcycle salvaged skids to create beautiful one-of-a-kind projects. Twenty step-by-step projects iinclude raised garden beds, bookshelves, benches, plant stands, tables, spice racks, and much more. Keep pallets from the landfill and give them a new purpose. 20 step-by-step projects for home and garden accessories, from wine racks and coat racks to planters and wall sconces. Helpful advice on where to find pallets, how to process them into usable lumber, fasteners, sanding, and the best finishes (if any) to use. Important safety tips on how to make sure that your pallets are safe for people and have not been sprayed with harmful chemicals.

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Step into the workshop of award-winning and internationally recognised woodturning expert Bonnie Klein to learn the techniques that lead to woodturning success. Whether you are an enthusiastic beginner or an experienced turner, these practical and fun-to-make small projects are Bonnie Klein "classics" that will ultimately improve your woodturning expertise on any size lathe. Twelve step-by-step projects demonstrate a wide variety of techniques and decorative enhancements, accompanied by full-colour photographs and easy-to-follow instructions. As you complete Bonnie's skill-building designs - ranging from her famous Spin Top to the more challenging Acorn Box - this book will add to your toolbox of woodturning skills.

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Mythical creatures such as dragons and gargoyles, unicorns and mermaids, and griffins and hydras come alive in this guide to scroll saw puzzles. Each puzzle interlocks and can stand on its own. Step-by-step instructions, detailed guidance on getting started, and tips on wood selection, sanding, and finishing ensure success for all woodworkers. Simple patterns include a centaur and a hatchling; medium difficulty patterns include a unicorn and gargoyles; and patterns for experienced scrollers include a green man, an imperial dragon, and a phoenix.

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If you've ever wanted to get started in the craft of clay making, This book is the perfect place to start -- no kiln, wheel, or lathe needed. A complete, beginner-friendly guide that explains everything you need to know, this is an exciting resource that's filled with insight on setting up a workshop space, different tools and clays, common terms to know, and other clay-making basics. From there, more than 50 elegant but simple clay projects for the home, ranging from candlesticks and flower vases to plates, cutting boards, lidded jars and jugs are featured with step-by-step instructions and stunning photography. Also included are lots of decorative technique tutorials for modeling, coiling, printing, stamping, mixing, and tinting. Combining simple skills with an elevated design aesthetic, this craft book is a must-have for any maker and DIYer looking to try something new, easy, affordable, and fun.

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There's nothing better than coming home after a long day at work, and dinner is already done. Perfect for family dinners, large dinner parties and everything in between, this excellent book features 101 delicious slow cooker recipes that are easy to make, take minimal effort, and can either feed a couple or a big crowd. This collection of slow cooker recipes includes ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert to satisfy any appetite or occasion. From breakfast burritos and blueberry cobbler to jambalaya, beef stew, barbecued ribs, and so much more, this book has all the inspiration you need to make the most of your slow cooker.

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Feeding a family with quick, easy, and healthy meals is a weekly priority. With this time-saving book, you can spare yourself the struggle of thinking about what to make. Featuring easy dinner recipes you can complete in an hour or less, this recipe book includes lots of weeknight dinner ideas, from brown sugar chicken and chili mac to smoky beef nachos, Moroccan chicken, and plenty more. These delicious, hassle-free dinners are also super simple to clean up, as they only require one pan to make. A must-have for every home, this cookbook is a kitchen essential for fast, fun, and tasty ideas to feed a family in a breeze.

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If you have ever wanted to try your hand at chip carving and are looking for an approachable introduction, Chip Carving Starter Guide is the perfect place to begin! Its opening chapters will help you build a solid foundation of knowledge on the basics of chip carving, transferring patterns, applying finishes, and correctly making a variety of chips. You’ll then go on to complete more than 22 activities and projects to practice carving with confidence as you start simple and slowly progress to advance your skills! Featuring clear step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, complete materials and tools lists, full-size patterns, and expert tips, this must-have guide emphasizes the importance of skill-building and developing your techniques correctly and carefully to ensure success!

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Wood finishing doesn't have to be complicated or confusing. It can be simplified with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, and that's exactly what Wood Finishing 101, Updated Edition provides; no science, no art, just simple directions with clear photography to show you every step of the process. With this must-have guide, you’ll learn how to finish common woods using widely-available finishing materials. Follow step-by-step instructions, eliminate the guesswork, and get the finished results you want every time! Bob Flexner has been writing about and teaching wood finishing to hobbyists and professionals for over 30 years. With his expertise, guidance, and easy-to-understand directions, this complete guide to everything you need to know about wood finishing belongs in every woodworker’s library. This new edition includes updated information on solvents and stripping agents.

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Basket-Weaving Crafts is the must-have beginner's guide to basketry! Featuring 22 contemporary projects, step-by-step instructions and illustrations, and high-quality photography, this book is the gateway to creating modern masterpieces. An introduction explains all the materials and basic techniques in easy-to-understand descriptions before continuing on to the projects, which are arranged from the simplest to the most elaborate. From a serving tray, mirror, and purse to a lantern, picture frame, and hanging planter, these projects are approachable as they are beautiful! Written by Virve Boesch, a passionate creator and host of numerous workshops on basketry, this is a beginner-friendly, easy-to-follow, and beautifully chic introduction guide and project book. If you're looking to get started in basketry, you'll be happy you started here!

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Learning to bend wood can take a woodworker in a whole new direction. Canoes, guitars, whimsical furniture and many other projects are within reach with an understanding of this age-old technique. Now, with the help of professional furniture maker, Jonathan Benson, woodworkers can learn the four basic wood bending methods: bending green wood, using heat or steam, bending panels and bending laminations. Seven step-by-step projects clearly illustrate how each technique is achieved and are presented with an eye for budget and practicality, making this book ideal for woodworkers of all skill levels.

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Have fun as you color from the farm! An excellent farm animal coloring book for kids ages 3-6, this book features 23 charming and contemporary mandala designs of happy cows, smiling sheep, yummy strawberry jam, sunny skies, and so much more! With repeating circular patterns, brightly colored outlines, and even a dedication page on the back of each design 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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Char-Broil's Big Book of Grilling is the definitive cookbook and how-to guide for everyone who loves preparing meals in the great outdoors, from beginners to seasoned barbecue enthusiasts. Developed by Creative Homeowner in partnership with one of North America's leading grill manufacturers, Big Book of Grilling features hundreds of easy-to-follow recipes for grilled and barbecued appetizers, main courses, salads, vegetables-even desserts-that will have family and friends licking their fingers. There are also expert tips for brining, smoking and marinating that are guaranteed to yield succulent, flavourful ribs, seafood, chicken and vegetables; plus the latest tools and techniques for deep-frying a whole turkey without using oil and getting a restaurant-quality sear on a T-bone steak. More than 250 colour photographs illustrate every featured recipe, which include scores of prize-winning favourites straight from the country's top BBQ competitions.

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This beautifully produced poly-art paint by sticker book features 10 geometric bird designs. Using between 60-100 coloured stickers for each pattern, children will marvel as geometric shapes transform into beautiful, crystalized birds. Also included are fun facts about each bird 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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Go on a one-of-a-kind seek-and-find journey as you colour some of your own designs. This activity book is jam-packed with 95 double-spread seek-and-find games involving aliens, robots, unicorns, fairies, sharks, satellites, and many other fun and vibrantly coloured objects. Also includes black and white illustrations which children can colour themselves. Spreads include educational components and fun facts relating to the featured subject, plus specific seek-and-find prompts for an added bonus challenge.

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This chunky activity book will keep kids entertained for hours. With 95 double-spread colour pages it is the perfect companion for a flight or train journey - or even some quiet time at home. Go on a never-ending seek-and-find journey, discovering pirates, mermaids, dinosaurs, llamas and countless other fun and vibrantly coloured animals. With 1,000 hidden objects to find, and fun facts accompanying every puzzle, this activity book offers page after page of entertainment for curious and creative kids.

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Fun, fresh, and super cool, this book features 15 modern quilt patterns designed with a mod vibe in mind! Whether you're brand new to quilting or are experienced and looking for new inspiration, this must-have quilting book presents visually striking projects that range in size, from pillows and wall hangings to small and large throw-sized quilts that anyone can achieve. Each throwback-inspired piece incorporates curvy piecing and touches of hand stitched elements that elevate each novelty design. There are also three different technique tutorials for successfully sewing curves, secrets that make it easier, and how to add handiwork. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, full-size patterns, and expert tips throughout to ensure success, Retro Curved Pieced Quilts brings a unique, on-trend aesthetic that both modern and traditional quilters will love.

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Learn about the five different rug-making techniques – rug hooking, punch needle rugs, prodded rugs, braided rugs, and sewn rugs – and how to design and transfer your pattern, choose colors, fabrics, and materials, and even dye your supplies. A detailed and inspiring projects and patterns section is also included so you can make your very own handmade floor rugs, pillows, wall hangings, and more! Upcycle scrap materials and fabrics into beautiful rugs as you discover and fall in love with this sustainable craft.

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Make your own embroidery patterns and thread portraits that are inspired by the nature that surrounds you! Featuring complete overviews on tools, embroidery stitches, and various skills and techniques to know, From finding your subject and taking a photo to making it into a line art template, thread painting, and so much more, this inspiring, skill-building guide is sure to take your embroidery to the next level!

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Flower Mandalas is a colouring book for adults that contains 30 amazing art activities involving patterning, shading and colouring. Each vibrantly detailed illustration offers an easy way to de-stress, while allowing you to unleash the artist within.Thaneeya McArdle's transcendental art explores a visual language of shape, form, line and colour, and can be easily personalised with felt- tips, coloured pencils, crayons, gel pens or watercolours.Beautifully coloured finished examples are provided, along with a handy guide to basic art techniques, from patterning and combinations to shading and colour theory.This therapeutic colouring 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.

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Discover how to create amazingly lifelike portraits of animals, pets and wildlife in Woodburning Realistic Animals. Award-winning artist Minisa Robinson challenges the reader to rethink the possibilities of woodburning with her techniques for creating highly realistic art. Pyrographers who love animals and portraits will find 20 step-by-step projects here for North American and African wildlife, domestic animals, and birds. From cats and dogs to eagles, elk and elephants, each project includes hand-drawn patterns, photo references, and step-by-step instructions. Minisa covers all the woodburning basics, from supplies and surface preparation to protecting and sealing the finished piece. She provides essential skill-building tutorials for creating realistic eyes, noses, short fur, long fur, hair, manes, whiskers, and feathers. Tips and advice on working with photos, turning photos into patterns, and transferring photos to wood are also included.

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This collection of 20 button-jointed felted wool figures will appeal to crafters, parents looking for kid-friendly projects and beginner sewists. Each uses felted wool made from recycled sweaters (polar fleece or coat-weight wool are also options). Button joints allow the figures to be posed, making them ideal for play or display. Emphasis is on hand stitching, though sewing machine alternatives are covered as well. Making Adorable Button-Jointed Stuffed Animals offers detailed instructions coupled with photographed steps and full-size patterns (no photo-copied enlarging required) to help crafters make any of these projects in a few hours. To demonstrate the overall process of working with a pattern, cutting, stitching, stuffing and adding button joints, the dog project is covered in detail. For other projects, steps unique to the figure are provided along with full-size patterns. This book will appeal to crafters who love farm (and other) animals, value re-purposing wool and enjoy making things by hand. Ideal as heirloom gifts, these sturdy animals can be enjoyed for years to come.

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Enjoy outdoor living to the fullest with these functional and decorative furniture projects for deck, patio, yard and garden. From Adirondack chairs, patio bars and picnic tables to showcase Victorian trellises and planters, the experts at American Woodworker provide complete plans and instructions for building great-looking pieces that will beautify your outdoor space. Expert advice on finishing and varnishing ensures that your durable wooden furniture will stand up to the elements for years to come. How to Make Outdoor & Garden Furniture offers 23 do-it-yourself projects for both novice and experienced woodworkers. Superb step-by-step photographs and excellent working drawings help ensure success for both amateur and experienced builders. Each project takes from just a few hours to a weekend to complete, making this book an ideal resource for transforming your outdoor decor.

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This title includes shop tested expert advice from American Woodworker on how to build 50 attractive & functional woodworking projects for all areas of the house, from storage for the kitchen and the outdoors, to furniture and heirlooms. With a variety of style and skill levels included, there is something for every woodworker in this book. Step by step guidance, workshop tips and plans for projects that can take a few hours to a weekend to complete, make this an ideal resource for woodworkers looking for a new project or wanting to spruce up their home.

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Still the undisputed champion of router how-to books, all that and more is covered in this expanded, thoroughly revised and updated edition. Hundreds of large, clear photos and drawings - now in full colour - show you everything you need to know about using a router productively and safely. The information is specific, tested and accurate, making this crackerjack manual almost as indispensable as the router itself! More than 10 years after its original publication, "Woodworking With the Router" remains the most highly regarded - and best-selling - router manual available.

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For anyone who's ever had trouble rendering the human face, the newly expanded and revised edition of "Carving the Human Face", is the ticket to creating realistic portraits. From a world champion carver known for his lifelike busts, this updated book includes new patterns and photographs, in addition to valuable information on techniques for creating realistic hair, facial features, realistic skin and muscle, hats and head dresses. Phares provides tips for fixing common anatomical errors and information about proper tool use. This title features an exhaustive step-by-step project, including over 350 demonstration photographs, that guides readers from a block of butternut to a finished mask of a Native American warrior. It also includes a gallery of Jeff Phares' amazing work that offers untold inspiration too!

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Featuring each piece in highly-detailed, exploded drawings and applying time-honoured dimensions and ergonomic standards, this comprehensive visual sourcebook takes the guesswork out of furniture joinery, assembly, dimension and style. Woodworkers of any skill level will benefit from more than 1,300 crisp and detailed drawings that explain classic solutions to age-old problems, such as hanging a drawer, attaching a tabletop and pegging a mortise. Covering hundreds of pieces of furniture, including kitchen cabinets, dining tables, desks, bookcases and chests, readers will unlock the mysteries of legs, moldings, separate braces and dozens of other sub-assemblies.Bill Hylton is a frequent contributor to woodworking magazines, including "Woodworker's Journal".

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The ultimate, beginner-friendly woodturning guide! Compact, accessible, and simple, this resource will show you how to use a lathe and build your turning skills as you create functional and attractive woodturning projects. Featuring insightful opening sections on sourcing green wood, the anatomy of a lathe, food-safe finishes, tools, sharpening techniques, and more this book includes eight illustrated projects to help you get comfortable using a lathe and hone your woodturning skills resulting in practical items for the kitchen and workshop, or great gifts to family and friends. From turning a honey dipper, bowl, mallet, and baby rattle to a pizza slicer, toy car, ice cream scoop, and more, each stunning design includes step-by-step instructions, detailed patterns, and materials lists to ensure success. Discover endless possibilities once you gain a foundation of basic turning skills on a lathe with this must-have woodworking guide.

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A complete guide for the metalwork novice, this book provides thorough and detailed overviews on a variety of blacksmithing tools, techniques, and projects. Expert instructions lead you through every stage of each project and show you how to make your own forge as well as how to build, maintain, and use a suitable fire. Including sections on safety, taking heats, finishes, cutting steel and buying a forge, this book is the ultimate resource for anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of metalwork.

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