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1) Altered art: techniques for creating altered books, boxes, cards & more

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2) The cat lover's craft book

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"Cute cats, fat and fluffy cats, crabby cats, funny cats. Cats to decorate your home, your cat-loving self, or your cat-loving friends. Whatever your craft of choice is, this book has something for you. Here are just some of the delightful items you can make for yourself or a fellow cat lover: Make a lovely embroidered or shrink art brooch or earrings; knit, crochet or sew a charming cat-shaped pillow; make cuddly cat pouches, purses and bags; sew...

3) The Crafty Chica creates!: Latinx-inspired DIY projects with spirit and sparkle

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Cano-Murillo, Kathy

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"The Queen of Latina Style, Kathy Cano Murillo, is back with fantastic art and craft projects--including brand-new ideas and previous favorites--in The New Crafty Chica Collection"-- Provided by publisher.

4) Creative mending: beautiful darning, patching and stitching techniques

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Noguchi, Hikaru

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"Mend, rethink, transform, recreate! Mending your favorite fabric items--from jeans to sweaters to sofa covers--becomes a true art form in Stylish Mending. In this book, mending guru Hikaru Noguchi shows you her entire range of valuable techniques--from embroidery and patching to darning and felting--that are just challenging enough for experienced menders. Noguchi's basic rules of mending are that the repair should suit the fabric and its user, and...

5) Creative resin: easy techniques for contemporary resin art

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Winston-Hart, Mia

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"Resin craft is an exciting way to make jewellery and other accessories. Learn how to create everything from earrings to key rings with this definitive guide to resin craft. Packed full of step-by-step instructions for techniques such as mixing and pouring resin, creating your own moulds, adding jewellery findings and using pigments and inks"-- Provided by publisher.

6) DIY, dammit!: a practical guide to curse-free crafting : 35 tried and tested projects anyone can make & everyone will love

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Hughes, Joselyn

7) Ferns: indoors, outdoors, growing, crafting

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Weinstein, Mobee

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"Whether you are looking to add to jyour houseplant collection or expand outdoor plantings, ferns have so much to offer. They're among the oldest plants on the planet and yet humans are more smitten by these enchanting plants than they've ever been before. In this mini version of The complete book of ferns you'll find everything you need to know to grow dozens of types of ferns successfully. Variety profiles detail both indoor and outdoor fern species...

8) Foraged & recycled art: 35 projects made from found, natural, and repurposed materials

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"With ideas for makes from gifts and accessories to homewares and decorations, this collection shows you how to craft innovative projects from foraged and upcycled materials. The 35 designs include a patchwork weekender bag made from fabric scraps, gift-wrapped soap decorated with sprigs of berries, a vintage paper lampshade and buttons embroidered with acorn details. Expert maker Clare Youngs guides you through all the techniques you'll need, showing...

9) Get messy art: the no-rules, no-judgment, no-pressure approach to making art

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"Forget perfection-grab your supplies and get messy with the easy techniques and projects for creating with watercolor, acrylic, markers, inks, and more in Get Messy Art. Play, experiment, and explore with zero judgment, zero pressure, and all the fun"-- Provided by publisher.

10) Green gifts: 40 sustainable and beautiful present ideas

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From homemade spa-day pamper products to gorgeous homewares, these 40 eco-gifting ideas will show you how to create presents from everyday household items. Whether you're eco-conscious and keen to reduce your plastic usage or want to be more sensible with your spending, this gorgeous craft compendium provides step-by-step guides to produce gifts that don't compromise on design or quality.

11) Kawaii resin & clay workshop: crafting super-cute charms, miniatures, figures, & more

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Lee, Alex (Crafts author)

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In Kawaii Resin and Clay Workshop, author and crafter Alex Lee of PolymomoTea YouTube and Instagram fame shares his amazing techniques, tips, and tricks for creating awwww-inspiring, heart-stoppingly cute tiny and little projects to wear and give.

12) Life's a puppy party: recipes, DIYs, and activities for celebrating the seasons with your dog

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Hunt, Heather N

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"Make the most of every day with your dog using this fun collection of healthy recipes, easy DIYs, and Pinterest-worthy party plans that you and your pup can enjoy together"-- Provided by publisher.

13) Maker camp: heritage crafts and skill-building projects for kids

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Holton-Fessler, Delanie

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Handcraft is part of human nature: we build, we create, we innovate. The 20+ projects in this book from an experienced art educator weave a story of human innovation and creativity, from the very beginnings of building shelters in the woods to tinkering with recycled materials. Heritage skills teach children how to be independent and capable makers; fiber and wood projects offer rewarding crafts that also teach planning, preparation, and safe risk...

14) The Making It guide to crafting

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A compendium of crafting inspiration and instruction by the creators of Making It. Features photography from seasons one and two and projects inspired by the episode challenges.

15) Martha Stewart's encyclopedia of crafts: an A-to-Z guide with detailed instructions and endless inspiration

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Organized by topic, this comprehensive resource contains projects, templates, and detailed instructions for more than 30 craft techniques such as beading, jewelry making, paper cutting, and silkscreening. Instructions for each technique are followed with how-to projects.

16) Share your joy: mixed media shareable art

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Gardner, Sarah J

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"Learn how to create adorable mixed-media art to send to loved ones, friends, and even strangers via snail mail-then share in the happiness it brings. Author Sarah J. Gardner has made it her mission to help others find their creativity and inspiration through mixed-media art. In Share Your Joy, she offers her idea for how to share joy via handmade postcards, note cards, and other items that can be mailed to anyone around the world and put a smile...

17) Shitty craft club

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"Through silly and deeply relatable tales from her life, Sam Reece, founder of the Shitty Craft Club, guides you through dozens of craft projects that give you permission to be as weird, wild, and wonderful as you want to be"-- Provided by publisher.

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19) Star Wars everyday: a year of activities, recipes & crafts from a galaxy far, far away

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Eckstein, Ashley

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Join Ashley Eckstein and live your best Star Wars life, with this 12-month guide to party planning, crafting, and cooking inspired by a galaxy from far, far away! She may be the voice of Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars: The Clone Wars, but first and foremost, Ashley Eckstein is a lifelong fan of the Star Wars galaxy-a passion that led her to start the fangirl fashion brand Her Universe, and become a pillar of the Star Wars fan community. Now, you can celebrate...

20) Sustainable gifting: upcycle, hand-make & get creative with zero-waste presents & packages

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Mackintosh, Michelle

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Michelle Mackintosh is on a mission to encourage people to reconnect with each other with thoughtful, creative and sustainable gifts. Put together with Michelle's beautiful aesthetic, Sustainable Gifting brings back the art of crafting packages with love and care. Containing ideas for sustainable gifts like potted plants grown from seeds, baked goods, beautiful handmade journals and clever tote bags, this thoughtful guide to gifting also features...