Applying her trademark "you-can-do-it" coaching style to the nuts and bolts of business planning, Chapin covers all of the issues involved in turning a creative hobby into a successful business.

"Got 10 minutes? Get making with a jam-packed collection of quick, self-guided projects and activities that won't break the bank. From origami, drawing, and yarn creations to games, gadgets, and upcycled crafts, these fun projects will get kids making in 10 minutes or less"--

This hip, budget-friendly wedding planner features 40 original, affordable and time-saving projects that brides on a deadline just can't live without. There's everything from hand-stamped cocktail napkins to bead-and-lace bridal slippers and a super-cool "Just Married" sign. Step-by-step illustrations, easy-to-read templates and pattern guides take the mystery out of creating these wedding keepsakes, and helpful sidebars provide time estimates, so...

"From Project Runway finalist and fashion designer Laura Bennett comes a sophisticated collection of craft projects that are anything but homespun. In Handmade Chic, Laura shares simple strategies for creating 40 small luxuries and high-fashion accessories, from a smart leather iPad portfolio to a feather-embellished evening bag. With sections organized in skill-building order and based on type of accessory small leather goods, agendas and notepads,...

"Introducing the first official Harry Potter knitting book -- deluxe guide to creating over 25 authentic Harry Potter knits based on the iconic films. Channel the magic of the Harry Potter films from the screen to your needles with the ultimate knitter's guide to the Wizarding World. Featuring over 25 magical knits pictured in gorgeous full-color photography, this book includes patterns for clothing, home projects, and keepsakes pulled straight from...

"When a little girl's cherished baby blanket becomes old and worn, it is made into a dress, and over the years it is made into even smaller and smaller items, eventually ending up as a bookmark and inspiring the creation of a book. Includes an author's note and a glossary"--

Bonnie wants the perfect first-day-of-school outfit, but everything in her wardrobe is too big or too small or worn out, so with the help of her family, Bonnie learns to use maker techniques like embroidery, knitting, and natural dyes to turn her old clothes into something new and original.

Everyone has at least one long-forgotten ball of string lurking at the back of a drawer. Take a Ball of String shows us how to transform this everyday mundane item into an array of exciting makes. The pleasingly tactile nature of string makes it perfect for creating some crafty treasures. From rustic garden twine to soft cotton braid, these eye-catching projects will inspire you to get knitting, crocheting, coiling and knotting. The 16 projects fall...