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Crafting A selection of titles from Messenger Public Library
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The Making It Guide to Crafting
by Liz Welker
The creators of the Making It competition series share in-depth instructions for some of the top-selected DIY crafts featured on the show, outlining projects in the genres of woodworking, paper craft and more.
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The Big-Ass Book of Crafts
by Mark Montano
A treasury of do-it-yourself projects by a host of TLC's Ten Years Younger outlines handmade gift and home-decorating ideas, from a Warhol-esque iPod case and photo-adorned boxer shorts to African mask patio chairs and 3-D night-light boxes.
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Connect with Nature: Projects to Grow, Gather, Make and Do
by Anna Carlile
Suggests year-round projects and activities that support simplifying and connecting with nature, including creating a wall hanging from foraged materials, painting stones, planting a native garden, and growing mushrooms.
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Mermaid Crafts : 25 Magical Projects for Deep Sea Fun
by Isabel Urbina Gallego
Whether you are just beginning, or are a pro-crafter, this book is designed to foster creativity so everyone can enjoy his or her projects. Each craft includes a list of materials, templates, detailed instructions, and plenty of colorful photos to help you out along the way. Join in on the mermaid frenzy with these unique and creative craft projects!
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Mason Jar Crafts : Diy Projects for Adorable and Rustic Decor, Storage, Lighting, Gifts and Much More
by Lauren Elise Donaldson
Vintage mason jars, modern style: Packed with dozens of easy do-it yourself projects, this book shows how to transform the forever fashionable Mason jar into everything from a festive party decoration or fun children's toy to an elegant wedding favor or useful home decoration, including: cake stand, calligraphy drink glasses, holiday candelabra, terrarium, night light, piggy bank, clock, herb garden, and animal hooks. With helpful instructions and over 150 step-by-step photos, Mason Jar Crafts will have you fashioning inexpensive and stylish projects in no time.
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PVC and Pipe Engineer: Put Together Cool, Easy, Maker-friendly Stuff
by Jordan Bunker
The straightforward, no nonsense look of PVC and iron pipe has earned it a place in every room of the house--and the backyard too! Author-maker-engineer Jordan Bunker has created 17 stylish projects ranging from wine racks and bed frames to water blasters and bike trailers, all made with parts you can find at a hardware store. Got a wrench and a hacksaw handy? You're ready to go--there are projects here for every skill level.
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Feminist Cross-stitch: 40 Bold & Fierce Patterns
by Stephanie Rohr
Crafty activists will love this snarky book with its 40 irreverent, vintage-inspired cross-stitch patterns. Whether you want to proudly announce to the world that you're a nasty woman or remind others that a woman's place is in the revolution, you'll find edgy slogans, sharp one-liners, and cheeky images that make fabulous wall art or wonderful handmade gifts. An illustrated basics section will get you started, with information on materials, tools, techniques, and framing your finished pieces.
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Pom Pom Animals : 45 Easy and Adorable Projects Made from Wool
by Trikotri
With easy-to-understand instructions and step-by-step photos, Pom Pom Animals teaches you how to make these whimsical and charming furry faces. Included are plans to create bears, rabbits, sheep, cats, dogs, squirrels, birds, hedgehogs, sloths, and more--over 40 different kinds of cute and delightful animals that are sure to put a smile on everyone's face!
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Easy Wire Art: How to Make 21 Stylish & Decorative Projects
by Susanne Schaadt
Light and decorative yet strong and robust, wire art is the perfect way to add an eye-catching accent to any room. With Easy Wire Art, you'll learn a fun, easy, affordable craft to make your own personalized wire art projects! Simple and quick-with no mess to clean up afterward-these projects use inexpensive floral wire that's available everywhere crafting materials are sold.
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Bound : 15 Beautiful Bookbinding Projects
by Rachel Hazell
An accessible collection of creative bookbinding projects using different techniques for cutting and folding as well as stitches such as ladder, string of pearls and chain. Projects include The Slit Book, A Concertina with Pockets and Multi-Section Softback, which can then be developed further to create unique and personal handmade notebooks, books and keepsakes that are not only fun and satisfying to make, but also make wonderful gifts.
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The Complete Photo Guide to Soap Making
by David Fisher
An About.com soap making expert presents this easy-to-use guide that covers every aspect of the craft, from the necessary ingredients to various soap making methods, in this A-to-Z primer that is filled with clear text and hundreds of step-by-step photos.
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