It’s the ultimate sourcebook for stitchwork practitioners! This hardworking, stunningly illustrated reference and project book provides an essential guide for embroiderers at any level. Inside you’ll find 245 embroidery stitches photographed close-up, accompanied by stitch-by-stitch instructions, hundreds of illustrations, and meticulous charts and diagrams. Twenty-four superb projects offer practice-makes-perfect work on every kind of embroidery, from cross-stitching and huck-weaving, crewel, and needlelace to smocking and bargello. For each type of embroidery, full details are also given on suitable fabrics, types of threads and needles, how to prepare the fabric, and best uses for the embroidery.

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The “original” Cocker Spaniel, the English Cocker Spaniel is actually the most popular Cocker Spaniel on the planet, with a thriving following in most countries around the world. The history of the breed, as told by breeder and author Haja van Wessem, encompasses the story of both Cocker Spaniel breeds and provides insight into how the breeds became separate entities. The characteristics chapter discusses the breed’s much-prized personality and physical characteristics as well as its coat of many colors. New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, exercise, and grooming/trimming are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. The author’s advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control.

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A distinctive, regal breed of scenthound derived from the centuries-old packs of France, the English Foxhound is an uncommon choice as a family companion, especially when compared to that small foxhound we know as the Beagle. The English Foxhound, first and foremost, is a thoroughbred hunting dog, prized for his athletic ability and stamina. The chapter on the breed’s history paints a romantic picture of the breed running ahead of British redcoats on the field as well as hunting alongside America’s first president, George Washington. Deciding whether the English Foxhound is the right dog for you is the focus of the chapter on the breed’s characteristics. This packhound is more biddable than his American cousin (the American Foxhound), though a bit larger, and requires a king’s portion of exercise, socialization, and daily attention. Because the English Foxhound was bred to run for long distances in the company of other foxhounds, his nature cannot be changed, and potential owners must decide whether they have the inclination to share their lives with such an active scenthound. For owners who decide to add an English Foxhound to their families, they will discover a happy-go-lucky, friendly companion dog that adores the company of children and enjoys being involved in the family’s activities.Inside this Comprehensive Owner’s Guide, new owners will find a well-prepared chapter on locating a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Given the rarity of the breed, new owners will require patience to find an English Foxhound puppy (or adult), but all breeders attest that it’s worth the wait. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, exercise, and grooming are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The author’s advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on health provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.

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Attention, horsemen and horsewomen! Here is a complete guide to English riding, from loping and galloping to troubleshooting and showing. Complete with step-by-step instructions, countless tips, full-color photos, and an easy-to-use glossary, this book takes the guesswork out of English riding. Becoming a real equestrian is a skill that takes a lot of dedication and perseverance. Leslie Ward's guide offers expertise on how to groom and ride your horse like a professional equestrian. Her guide will help you to better understand what you are dealing with! She includes: *Simple instructions on learning the fundamentals *Detailed explanations *How to care for a horse *Troubleshooting *Showing *Step-by-step instructions *Countless tips *Full-color photographs *Easy-to-use glossary *And more. If you love to ride, here is a source of information you will refer to again and again.

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The ?gentleman’s gentleman,” the English Setter is a regal and elegant sporting dog whose attractive flecked coat and natural field talents make him a highly desirable choice among purebred dogs. Polite, friendly, and good-natured, the English Setter possesses an even temperament and love of his people that make him shine as a companion dog. Although original bred for the specific task of assisting hunters in locating birds, the breed today is an all-rounder excelling in many fields beyond the hunting grounds. Beginning with the setter’s development in England, this Comprehensive Owner’s Guide presents a complete history of the breed including a detailed section about the important kennels and show dogs in America (from Adonis, the first dog to be registered with the AKC, to the breed’s most famous show dog, Ch. Rock Falls Colonel, the winner of 100 Best in Show awards). The chapter on characteristics offers a description of the breed’s physical attributes, personality, and health concerns, all vital information for owners deciding whether the English Setter is the ideal dog for him or her.New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and grooming are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The author’s advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.

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The treasured companion of kings and aristocrats, the English Toy Spaniel has graced homes and palaces around the world for over five hundred years. As in centuries gone-by, the English Toy Spaniel makes a charming and sophisticated companion for the right owner or family. The Charlie, as the breed is affectionately known?in honor of King Charles II, the breed’s most famous ally?is distinctive for his well-domed head, flat and feathered ears, and his pug nose. Owners are spoiled for choice, as the breed comes in four distinct color patterns (solid ruby, chestnut and white, black and tan, or tricolored). This Comprehensive Owner’s Guide opens with a chapter on the breed’s history, retelling the breed’s beginnings in England and featuring a special section on the history of the breed in America, written by breeder and artist, Michael Allen. The chapter on the breed’s characteristics is focused on helping a potential owner decide whether or not the Charlie is the right toy dog to bring into his or her life, considering the breed’s personality and physical traits, health concerns, and special requirements. For most responsible dog owners, the Charlie fits well into a home with well-behaved children and makes an amenable, easy-to-live-with canine chum for all members of the household.New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and grooming are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The author’s advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.

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Enjoying Dog Agility (2nd edition) is the premier beginner’s guide to the fast-growing sport of dog agility. Author Julie Daniels, a national and international agility champion and one of the early pioneers of the sport in the United States, has written an upbeat and informative must-read that shares her insight into all aspects of agility, from initial training of the dog to competing and succeeding in agility trials. A perfectly crafted guide for novice agility handlers, Daniels’s book teaches handlers to motivate their dogs, use positive-training techniques, and, most of all, have fun with their dogs.Divided into two sections, the book begins with “This Is Agility,” the section that introduces readers to the basic requirements of the sport, methods of handling the dog, conditioning for the dog, and developing true teamwork with the dog. The second section is devoted to “The Obstacles” and discusses how to train the dog for all of the major obstacles found at trial: the apertures (open and closed tunnels and tire jump), the ramps (A-framed, dogwalk, and seesaw), the jumps (bar and solid jumps, spread jumps, and broad jumps), the pause table, and the weave poles. Each obstacle in Section II is presented with step-by-step training instructions on how to introduce the dog to the obstacle and how to navigate it, including avoiding and fixing problems along the way.As Stuart Mah (of Rising Stars Dog Agility) says of the author and her classic text, “Long-considered one of the ‘grand dames’ of dog agility, Julie Daniels writes in an easy-to-understand style. Reading Enjoying Dog Agility is like having Julie there, discussing agility with you personally.” Fully indexed for ease of reference.

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The author of the best-selling book Totally Awesome Rubber Band Jewelry is back with 15 more super-sweet projects for sensational rubber band jewelry! Packed with original ideas for both girls and boys, Epic Rubber Band Crafts shows how to use a Rainbow Loom®, Cra-Z-Loom™, or FunLoom™ to make stylish bracelets, necklaces, headbands, accessories, and action figures that will have everyone in school saying WOW!Whether you have made rubber band loom accessories before, or are brand new to the craze, this book will be your ultimate guide to creating the coolest and most colorful gear around. Discover how to put two or more looms together for fabulous results on bigger projects. Kid-friendly step-by-step instructions, hundreds of color photos, and easy-to-follow numbered diagrams make it a snap to get great-looking results. Plenty of fun sidebars, tips, and tricks are provided to keep any loom enthusiast occupied for hours.

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Patrick Dyer's eighth book in the 'at work' series takes the reader on a journey with ERF, England's last independent truck manufacturer, between the years 1975 and 1993 with the B, C, CP and E-series trucks that the Sandbach based company produced in the face of overwhelming competition from foreign manufacturers.Apart from the renowned economy, reliability and longevity of the products, the B, C, CP and E-series truck ranges were all linked by the remarkable SP cab, which combined a steel cage with bolt on SMC panels. The system was so revolutionary that ERF patented it. The low cost of design and manufacture allowed it to update and improve its cabs with each series.ERF B, C, CP & E-series at Work draws on over 200 fine photographs from the manufacturer and trucking enthusiasts, which combine with the informative text to tell the remarkable story of these ERF products through some of the most turbulent years of the company's existence.

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Essential Crochet Dictionary is an incredible reference guide that covers 100 stitches you need to know to be a successful crocheter, including the rosette stitch, honeycomb mesh stitch, iris stitch, Albanian stitch, checkerboard stitch, bobble stich, and so much more! You will be able to tackle any crochet project after mastering the correct stitch for it with these easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and over 150 photos for guidance. Great for beginner, intermediate and advanced crocheters, the stitches are organized by style including full, mesh, open, relief, border, and Tunisian. The stitches have been photographed on a black background, making the details of the stitch easier to see -- and learn! The stitches in this dictionary have been chosen for their diversity, rendering, modernity, and simplicity of execution. It's a must-have for any yarn-lover's library.

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For centuries, the steel square has been a mainstay in the toolbox of skilled craftsmen. In the hands of someone who knows how to use it, this simple tool can quickly solve many common construction problems involving angles, arcs, circles, and squares. With the help of the Essential Guide to the Steel Square, anyone can unlock the helpful secrets of this valuable, time-honored tool. Packed with hundreds of clear illustrations and diagrams, skill-building exercises, and simple rules of thumb, this handy reference will show any curious carpenter, woodworker, or serious do-it-yourselfer how indispensable the steel square can be in building stairs, roofs, rafters, and practically anything else. No batteries are required—your steel square can solve many problems that your smart phone can’t!

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This essential guidebook gives helpful advice on all aspects of travelling--from what to expect and pre-trip vaccinations to the hazards of heat and sun in deserts and jungles, and of cold and exposure in mountains and caves. It offers the latest information on Malaria treatments and deep vein thrombosis; it assesses the usefulness of natural remedies; and covers responsible tourism. It also advises on how to treat bites and stings and deal with accidents, first aid and common ailments.

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Learn to make and connect wire links to creates stunning jewelry. Use your favorite jewelry wire, from gold or silver to copper or bronze, to create more than 300 different wire links that can be used in countless combinations to form necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. Internationally renowned artist and author Lora S. Irish shows you how to use a handful of tools and materials to produce fun and elegant pieces simply by learning the basic steps. After you have mastered the art of twisting and coiling jewelry links, you can let your imagination run wild. Experiment with color, new shapes, and combining elements to enhance your wardrobe with pieces that are truly your own. 10 stunning projects are included to get you started and inspire your creativity. The second half of the book includes projects with step-by-step instructions using a number of the links. In addition, the majority of the illustrations show you exactly how the links are made. The companion book, Easy & Elegant Beaded Copper Jewelry, has projects for all of the links, with step-by-step instructions for each project. If you are beginner looking to step up to the plate and create more creative and exciting wire jewelry, this is a book for you!

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Learn to make and connect wire links to create stunning jewelry! Use your favorite jewelry wire, from gold and silver to copper and bronze, to create more than 300 different wire links that can be used in countless combinations to form necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. Internationally renowned artist and best-selling author Lora S. Irish shows you how to use a handful of tools and materials to produce fun and elegant pieces simply by learning the basic steps. After you have mastered the art of twisting and coiling jewelry links, you can let your imagination run wild. Experiment with color, new shapes, and combining elements to enhance your wardrobe with pieces that are truly your own. Ten stunning projects are included to get you started and inspire your jewelry making creativity.

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Whether you're new to the amazing world of essential oils or have been using them for years, this complete essential oils guide details their incredible benefits, as well as how to make -- and even monetize -- natural home remedies and self-care products! Essential Oil Recipes for Whole Body Health and Care provides thorough insight on starting your at-home essential oil apothecary, the power of aromatherapy, how to use essential oils, and other informative topics before presenting 115 essential oil recipes you can easily make and use at home, gift to family and friends, or even sell for a profit! From all-natural homemade body scrubs, dryer sheets, and laundry soap to homemade candles, immunity boosters, medicinal balms for headaches, stings, itches, men's and women's health, and so much more, each recipe includes clear, step-by-step instructions and tips for personalization. Also included are helpful tables for which essential oils to start with, including peppermint, lavender, ylang ylang, and more, plus need-to-have ingredients, from coconut oil and jojoba to sea salt, castile soap, candelilla wax, and other supplies. A complete starter's guide to using essential oils, this must-have resource will help you understand the basics and inspire you with endless possibilities!

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Bursting with vivid color?like the midsummer garden of your dreams?Essential Perennials for Every Garden will inspire and inform gardeners from coast to coast. This expertly written, eye-catching guide to choosing and maintaining perennials covers a vast array of plants from dainty ground huggers and wafting soft grasses to dramatic skyscrapers with unearthly blooms. Selected by authors and master gardeners Sally Roth and Jane Courtier, over 110 of the very best perennials are beautifully photographed and described, giving readers recommendations about the most reliable performers and exciting new varieties and hybrids. Whether readers are beginning a new perennial garden or perfecting an existing one, Essential Perennials for Every Garden can assist them in creating that dream garden that will add color and joy to their lives for years to come.-A fully-illustrated alphabetically arranged directory of the hardiest and most colorful perennials-Description, growing conditions, and propagation for over 110 superb perennials-Advice on inexpensive, easy methods to develop a new garden or expand an existing one-Time-saving tips on maintaining perennials, feeding plants, and warding off pests-Sidebars offer ?green-thumb” tips and plant-partnering recommendations

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A must-have project guide for chip carvers of any skill level, Everyday Chip Carving Designs features a compilation of 48 original projects from the archives of Woodcarving Illustrated. Useful as they are decorative, carve a collection of achievable chip carved designs for your home and everyday life! From bowls, boxes, and beard combs to Christmas decorations, coasters, coffee scoops, and so much more, each original project includes detailed step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, full-size chip carving patterns, complete supplies and tools lists, and expert tips. Written by several contributors to Woodcarving Illustrated, industry-leading artists, and bestselling authors, including Wayne Barton, Marty Leenhouts, Charlene Lynum, Vernon DePauw, and many others.

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A compelling narrative non-fiction book about K2 in Kashmir, the most dangerous mountain to climb in the world. Starting with a story of a failed climbing attempt by seven brave men, you'll learn what the men had to face on their climb up the mountain, their harrowing journey back down, and losing one of their comrades to ice and avalanche. You'll also find out what you would need to do to prepare if you decided to climb the mountain, the supplies you would need and the training you'll need to do to alleviate the physical and mental stress on your body. Learn what flora and fauna populate this beautiful mountain and why people are compelled to climb it. Features chapter notes, suggested readings, and fascinating facts about the mountain for eager minds to learn more!

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A compelling narrative non-fiction book about Mount Everest, in the Himalaya Mountain range between Nepal and Tibet in Central Asia. Learn about Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay as they made the first successful climb to the top of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953. You'll also learn fun facts about the mountain and how others joined the race to the top of the mountain, including one woman, Lucy Walker. Find out why, while it's not technically as difficult to climb as other mountains, it is considered one of the deadliest, why altitude sickness can affect climbers quickly, and why the high-altitude locals aren't affected by it. Learn what flora and fauna populate this beautiful mountain peaks and why people are compelled to climb it. Features chapter notes, suggested readings, and fascinating facts about the mountain for eager minds to learn more!

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A compelling narrative non-fiction about Mount Fuji found on Japan's Honshu Island and a dormant volcano that last erupted in the early 1700s. Learn about the "Land of the Rising Sun," and where and when you need to climb the mountain in order to see this poetic sunrise. Find out what it takes to scale the highest mountain peak in Japan, how the mountain formed, and how the Ring of Fire played into its creation. Discover the yearly Fire Festival that has been a tradition on the northern slopes of Mount Fuji for 500 years. Learn what flora and fauna populate this beautiful mountain peaks and why people are compelled to climb it. Features chapter notes, suggested readings, and fascinating facts about the mountain for eager minds to learn more!

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A compelling narrative non-fiction book for young learners about Mount Kilimanjaro, a dormant volcano located in Tanzania, near the border of Kenya. Learn how Johannes Rebmann, a Christian missionary, took it upon himself to learn about the mountain and tell the world about the snow at the top of a mountain in a tropical setting. Read about the "jinn", an evil spirit that locals believe inhabits the mountain and brings bad luck. You'll also find out what life is like on Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Africa by learning about the people, what they eat, where they live and how the Tanzanian people are now working to protect the mountain. Learn what flora and fauna populate this beautiful mountain peak and why people are compelled to climb it. Features chapter notes, suggested readings, and fascinating facts about the mountain for eager minds to learn more!

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A compelling narrative non-fiction book about Mount Olympus, a mountain with 52 peaks found in Greece. Learn about a Greek goat hunter, Christos Kakkalos, and two Swiss photographers, Daniel Baud-Bovy and Frederic Boissonnas, who were the first climbers to ever reach the highest peak of Mount Olympus, Mytikas on August 2, 1913. Find out where the name "Olympus" came from, and other fun facts about the mountain. Discover the rich history of Greece, the names of the Greek and Roman Gods that were thought to have inhabited Mount Olympus, and the deep culture that still pervades in Greece. Learn what flora and fauna populate this beautiful mountain peak and why people are compelled to climb it. Features chapter notes, suggested readings, and fascinating facts about the mountain for eager minds to learn more!

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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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Walk into one of the most remarkable communities on our plant: the forest. With each turn of the page, this engaging picture book reveals dozens of adorable illustrations, educational captions, vocabulary words, and cut-out accents, that teach young children why the forest is so important to humans and why we should protect them. From big animals to little bugs, from tall trees to plants you can eat, children will love learning all about the cool and calm forest, the amazing lives the animals live, and why they are so important to our world!

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Inside this inspiring coloring book are 32 pages of faithful and affirming messages just waiting for your creative touch! Discover new ways to express what’s in your heart by adding color, patterns, text, and illustrations to these extraordinary designs. Talented artist Joanne Fink provides 16 colorful pages of easy-to-follow artistic advice on patterning, drawing, and coloring techniques. Her illustrations are designed to be a springboard for your creativity—that’s why there’s a credit line for you, as co-creator, at the bottom of each page. Printed on high-quality, extra-thick paper, Design Originals Expressions of Faith is perfect for decorating with colored pencils, markers, or gel pens. Each one-sided page is perforated so you can easily remove your art from the book to display wherever you want.

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In difficult times, it’s important to think positively. Destress as you color these reassuring sentiments and illustrations that speak directly to the heart! From best-selling adult coloring book artist Joanne Fink, Expressions of Hope Coloring Book is filled with 32 frameable gifts of calming designs and messages of warmth that express gratitude, love, and encouragement to soothe and offer comfort. With multiple, fully colored examples, you’ll feel inspired to think outside the box and add your own creative touch to each page. Perfect to fill each inspirational design with watercolors, gel pens, markers, or colored pencils, designs are printed on a single side of high-quality, extra-thick paper with perforated edges for easy removal and display.

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Inside this inspiring coloring book are 32 pages of enchanting nature designs just waiting for your creative touch! Discover new ways to express what’s in your heart by adding color, patterns, text, and illustrations to these extraordinary designs. Talented artist Joanne Fink provides 16 colorful pages of easy-to-follow artistic advice on patterning, drawing, and coloring techniques. Her illustrations are designed to be a springboard for your creativity—that’s why there’s a credit line for you, as co-creator, at the bottom of each page. An array of beautifully colored samples are provided to show you how coloring enthusiasts around the globe have interpreted the designs. Printed on high-quality, extra-thick paper, Expressions of Nature is perfect for decorating with colored pencils, markers, or gel pens. Each one-sided page is perforated so you can easily remove your art from the book to display wherever you want.

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Soft, light air-dry clay is the perfect material for everyone from grade school crafters to professional sculptors. Here is everything you need to know. Learn the basics of working with clay. Develop your skills and know-how. Sculpt amazing designs to give as gifts. Create functional art for practical uses. You will discover amazing abilities you may not have realized you possessed. Plus, it's perfect for any age, so you can get the kids involved. Clay art is a wonderful rainy-day activity that entertains the whole family! Try creating with hearty clay. It is an easily worked material that doesn't require heat to cure. It's easy to work with on small projects. For bigger projects, this book contains advice on the simple steps you can take to ensure that your clay doesn't dry out. Coloring clay is another way to add pizazz to your work. Hearty clay provides a color clay scale that will give you perfect outcomes every time you mix and blend. The results of your efforts will pay off in beautiful, colorful forms. Your clay can be rolled in a pasta maker, torn, or cut. Use decorative scissors for an additional design element. Hand-rolling and stamping are great options as well. Punch, press, or emboss amusing shapes into clay. Co-authors Donna Kato, Emi Fukushima, and Ting-Yao Chen bring an unmatched pool of knowledge to you. They'll inspire you with their many ideas, including: *Cards: shape unique sentimental expressions *Blended Vessels: mold pencil holders and more *Dolls: fashion intricate and endearing figures *Florals: encourage fabulous flowers to bloom *Blended Masks: decorate intriguing elements of home decor *Containers: fabricate trinket boxes, bowls, and more. The only limit for what you can create is your own imagination!

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Award winning artists show how to fold their most remarkable creations in Extraordinary Origami. This book features 20 outstanding showpieces from contemporary American Grand Masters, including Neal Elias, Peter Engel, Michael LaFosse, Robert J. Lang, Jeremy Shafer, and more. Intermediate and advanced origami practitioners will discover how to create impressive paper folding sculptures ranging from frogs, bees, butterflies, and blackbirds to a giant panda, a classic harlequin, and a Santa Claus scene. Step-by-step folding sequences, specific instructions, and vivid color photographs are provided for each project. Illustrating a wide variety of artistic approaches, each masterpiece includes a QR code linking to a video tutorial with the artist.

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Want to make the best pumpkin in your neighborhood? Here's how! Whether you prefer to use professional woodworking tools or a regular kitchen knife, you'll learn to create a jaw-dropping pumpkin with Extreme Pumpkin Carving. The incredible designs included will be sure to impress and amaze.*20 awesome patterns for three-dimensional faces & scenes *Step-by-step directions for professional pumpkin carving using kitchen knives or carving tools *Expert advice - Learn how to create realistic facial elements like cheeks, lips, and eyebrows and bring your pumpkins to life! *An amazing gallery of expertly designed pumpkin art, with pictures of each finished carving *Uses Whole Pumpkins - no scooping necessary! Take your pumpkin carving skills to the next level with this collection of designs. Explore design options not traditionally found on a Jack-O-Lantern. Learn expert carving techniques to make your Halloween designs stand out from everyone else's. This compilation of designs uses carving techniques usually reserved for woodworking and stonework, enabling you to make the kind of eye-catching designs that your guests and visitors will not soon forget. The designs assembled in this collection showcase the unconventional style of carving into the flesh instead of through the pumpkin. This allows the artist an opportunity to focus on three-dimensional design, leaving room to add definition to lips, noses, cheeks, and other facial features. Pumpkin carving has become a beloved Halloween tradition, and you will learn about how this art form became a part of it. Plus you can learn how to select the right pumpkin for your design, then follow the step-by-step instructions to make a memorable Jack-O-Lantern. With a detailed photo gallery of the included designs and the necessary instruction to make it come to life, your neighborhood will never forget the designs that you make. From spooky to amazing, make your holiday décor stand out and create lasting memories this Halloween with Extreme Pumpkin Carving.

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Create the best jack-o'-lantern on the block by taking a fresh approach to the old Halloween tradition! This book shows you how to use relief-carving techniques to create realistic features like cheeks, lips and eyebrows that really make your pumpkins come alive. Learn to carve 20 fun three-dimensional faces and scenes in solid pumpkins (no hollowing necessary) using tools ranging from kitchen knives to carving gouges and chisels. Complete information is provided for getting started, including an overview of tools and tips for finding the best pumpkin to work with.

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It's time to take your crafting passion to new heights with the many uses of eyelets! Add pizazz to any card craft with eyelets. Put finishing touches on the covers of your journals or diaries. Create your own fun and unique jewelry out of fabrics and eyelets. Bring new life to paper dolls, animals, or holiday characters, like pumpkins. Make your display cards stand out with the right touch of eyelets. It's time to dive into your new hobby: crafting with eyelets! An easy-to-follow handbook, Eyelets for Cards & More will teach you how to add eyelets to all your favorite paper crafting projects and more. The possibilities are limitless. It will take you through all the necessary steps to understand and soon master the art of crafting with eyelets. If you want to add more dimension to your crafting, eyelets are the way to go. These fun little add-ons give more texture and color, and they will make your crafting creations pop. Author Gail Ellspermann provides helpful lists of the materials and tools required to learn this enjoyable craft. Chances are, you already have most of these items at home. Eyelets come in a wide variety of shapes and about every color. With choices in shapes ranging from star, oval, round, heart, and more, you are sure to find whatever your project requires. This book is loaded with tons of step-by-step instructions, inspirational ideas, and helpful tips. In addition, the photographs offer plenty of close-up detail. Ever wanted to craft a gift that keeps on giving for a friend or loved one? Then you have to check out the section on how to make a charming suede bag. This ingenious idea shows you how to make a bag out of suede and decorate it with gold leaf, eyelets, sea glass, beads, and more. You can make the handle out of whatever threads or yarn you want. Tuck little gifts, surprises, or love notes inside the bag to delight your loved ones. This is just one of many fantastic ideas presented within this helpful little book. Once you start down the path of crafting with eyelets, you will wonder why you never did before.

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Create jewelry, cards, and paper dolls with eyelets. The possibilities are endless with the simple instructions here designed to help you create a variety of fun projects. Learn the best practice tips to get the most out of your creations, and impress friends and family with specially crafted gifts. A fantastic, user-friendly guide, Eyelets will teach you how to take your greeting cards and scrapbooks to the next level! Learn how to use the simple techniques of installing eyelets in your crafts with easy-to-follow steps from author Dolores Frantz. She does a fantastic job of showing you how to get the most out of eyelets, especially by offering templates for you to cut out and trace for different shapes: arms, legs, heads, ears, and so much more! You will also find a list of materials you will need and lots of pro tips by the author to make your crafting fun and easy. The multitude of excellent photographs help reinforce proper technique and understanding. There are special gift ideas for birthdays, holidays, baby announcements, and more. Dolores offers advice on: *Pull Strings: learn the magic art of attaching pull strings or tassels to your creations and make them jump, flap, kick, or do whatever you want! *Baby Card Announcements: put those adorable baby card announcements over the top with a teddy bear that does jumping jacks! *Holiday Fun: make a Halloween party invite spooktacular by putting a bat on the cover with flappable wings! *Special Memories: if scrapbooking is your thing, then why not make a trip to the zoo more memorable by creating a page featuring a monkey with moveable arms? Even better, you can make the monkey wave at you! *Vacation Happiness: you can even cut out pictures of the family for a scrapbook page of one of your favorite vacations and make everyone dance, jump, or fly! *Spin that Dial: there are endless possibilities with this fun technique: make someone's head or holiday treats, like peppermints, spin, or even create your own board game! Let your imagination and creativity explore the limitless possibilities of what you can do with eyelets.

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Embellishing your fabric is more fun than ever, thanks to this fabulous guide! You'll discover and learn over 50 exciting embellishing techniques to enhance and personalize any fabric project. Starting with the essentials, the authors cover equipment and supplies. The foundations section discusses fabric manipulation with techniques like weaving, photo transfers on to fabric and more. The soft embellishments section includes appliqué, machine and hand stitching methods and hard embellishments covers beading, sequins, silk cocoons and much more. Every technique features a large photo of a finished example to inspire readers while clear instructions guide them every step of the way.

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You'll find charming covers, mini books, a beautiful large sampler, a fun wall hanging, and useful pincushions in this collection of projects. Create fantastic collages with beautiful layers of material. Author and crafter Carmen Daume will walk you through the art of quilting, stitching, and embroidering to create unique heirlooms for your home or to give as gifts. She will help you create beautiful items using various materials. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and photographs, learning how to create the perfect journal cover will be a breeze. Carmen offers: *Creative and simple methods that can be used by beginners who have just begun quilting and crafting *Advice for advanced quilters and designers looking to spruce up their skills *Stunning journal covers that are easy to recreate and can be used for almost any journal *Specific design ideas are also provided for special occasions, such as Valentine's Day *How to use basic materials and layer them in the right way *The basics of collaging *And more! Her projects are adorable: Cup Café Journal Cover, Mini Purses, Sew Journal Cover, I love Ewe Journal Cover, Hearts Journal Cover, Valentine's Day Purse, Pretty in Pink Journal Cover, Girl's Journals Cover, Boy's Journal Cover, Pincushions, and more!

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Are you longing to craft your first, second, or even hundredth beaded, floral jewelry masterpiece? Are you looking for fresh, new beaded jewelry designs to turn heads and refine your technique? Fabulous Florals is an easy-to-follow, well-illustrated handbook for creating unique and irresistible beaded floral necklaces and broaches. The simple techniques, minimal tools, and expert tips inside are guaranteed to make each project painless, easy, and fun. It works as a basic manual for beginners and a welcome refresher for experienced bead jewelers. Unleash your creativity with stunning necklaces and brooches you will get right the first time! Inside are: *Instructions on how to make intricate designs feel easy *Simple ways to avoid common errors and beginner mistakes *Step-by-step guidance on how to craft beaded flowers, such as petals, vines, leaves, and more *Expert tips on tying wires so each component fits nicely into the whole piece *Best practices for attaching clasps so they are sturdy and secure *And more! Use these dazzling designs to upgrade your next date night, wedding, graduation, or birthday party. Your confidence will skyrocket when each of these beaded beauties becomes the envy of your family and friends.

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Here's a lavish bouquet for serious colorists! More than 30 fresh and florid full-page illustrations depict all kinds of flowers. Fanciful rather than realistic, the vibrant still-life arrangements offer plenty of scope for coloring fancies. Illustrations are printed on one side of the perforated pages for easy removal and display.

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Discover chic designs for making elegant jewelry entirely from findings. Create expensive-looking bracelets, rings, necklaces, and earrings that cost just a few dollars. Findings serve a key function in jewelry making. These handy components provide practical ways to connect design elements and add a touch of shimmering metal. But what if findings weren't just the support act? What if you took them out of their utilitarian role and made them the star of the show? Innovative jewelry designer Myléne Hillam presents an exciting new concept of jewelry making in Fabulous Jewelry from Findings. She shows how to construct elegant pieces using just bead caps, cones, links, spacers, connectors, clasps, and tubes. Her fresh approach will have you looking at findings in a whole new light as you experiment with color, shape, and texture in ways you've never thought of before. Learn how to create upmarket jewelry that looks expensive but costs only a few dollars. You'll love making these fabulous bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and rings in styles ranging from industrial chic to evening elegance.

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Get ready to write your own super funny fairy tale 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, Fairy Tale Funny Fill-Ins for Kids is a must-have activity book to take turns and create tons of hilarious stories!

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A tranquil, faith-based adult coloring book featuring Jim Shore’s original artwork based on hope, love, and peace. This Faith & Harmony Coloring Book is filled with more than 30 folk art-inspired designs that include angels, birds, animals, biblical scenes, sentiments, and more. Unique quilt patterns are incorporated into every design as an homage to Jim’s late mother, a passionate quilter. Each design is complemented with its own bible verse or inspirational quote for a truly uplifting coloring experience. Also includes high-quality gatefold covers featuring a gallery of Jim Shore’s original artwork. Illustrations are printed on a single side of high-quality, extra-thick paper with perforated edges for easy removal and display, making it the perfect gift for those with faith-filled hearts.

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Inside this affirming faith-based coloring book are dozens of inspiring illustrations of sacred and beloved Scripture verses. Let your spirit soar as you color these uplifting designs with markers, colored pencils, gel pens, or watercolors. Faith, Hope, and Love Coloring Book includes handy guides to coloring techniques like patterning, combinations, and shading. Guided Coloring Pages make coloring easy for beginners, with beautifully colored examples and ready-to-use color palettes. Perfect for decorating with all of your favorite coloring implements, each design is printed on one side only of archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year paper. Perforated pages detach easily for gifting or display. This book has earned the DO Magazine Artist Fair Trade Seal of Approval.

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It’s a papercrafting kit in a book! Inside Faithful Papercrafting readers will find everything they need to make uplifting and inspiring papercrafts. They’ll choose from dozens of gorgeous greeting cards, mini cards, gift tags, and bookmarks, all beautifully illustrated with faithful imagery and affirmative sentiments. It’s easy to find just the right art card here—perforated, colored, and ready to embellish—to bring God’s word to life for any occasion. With a wealth of scrapbook papers, cardstock templates, and frameable art, Faithful Papercrafting is a wonderful resource for every crafter and art-journaler who walks in faith.

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Graining with paint offers an expressive way to transform any plain surface with textured and stylized veneers. This practical introduction to a unique folk art includes six easy projects with vivid, step-by-step color photos. The authors provide all of the information you need to get started, with handy tips on tools, materials, and techniques. Try your hand at making rich wood grain designs with unconventional tools, such as corncobs, rubber combs, foam brushes, and even your own fingers! With textured and styled veneers, graining with paint is an expressive technique to alter any simple surface. In the 18th and 19th centuries, grain painting, the ornamental skill of replicating wood grain, was highly appreciated among American colonists. Paint graining provided a cost-effective technique to aesthetically convert inexpensive materials, such as poplar, pine, and maple, into costly hardwoods. What began as a basic imitation developed into a beautiful and expressive folk art. False Graining Techniques is a hands-on guide to a unique art form. The writers give all of the necessary information as well as helpful hints on equipment, procedures, and materials. Inside you'll learn about the following: *6 easy yet gorgeous projects ranging from picture frames to boxes *How to bring a distinctive, aesthetic depth to any surface *Techniques for painting grain that are both beautiful and easy to understand *Photographs and step-by-step directions on how to approach the projects *A portfolio of finished projects that will inspire you to create your personalized designs *And more! If you have ever wanted to create a faux wood finish in your home or on a craft project, here is everything you need to know.

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Create jewelry to suit all tastes and every member of the family using beautiful glass beads. You can make your own spectacular jewelry made with treasure beads, triangles, and cubes. Learn valuable tips and hints from bead artist and author Mary Harrison. The projects in Family Style Beadwork are sure to enhance your creativity. There are styles of jewelry to fit every taste. Try your hand at bead weaving with thread or elastic cord, and learn some unique ways to finish your pieces. You can also learn how to bend wire loops to make multi-strand bracelets. Mary offers everything you need: *The basics involved in beadwork, including the history of beads and how they were created and shaped from various materials *Stunning projects and how to create your own bracelets and other pieces of jewelry *Items and beads that pair well with particular daily moods *And much more! Mary begins by explaining the history involved in commonly used TOHO beads. She highlights the origin and meaning behind the beads so that the reader is aware of which beads to use on which occasion and the different meanings a piece of jewelry can hold. She also explains how glass beads are made and shaded. Mary demonstrates how easy it is to create perfectly finished projects each time. Her step-by-step methods are easy to follow by both beginners and experienced beaders, adults and even children. Create beautiful pincushions, purses, bracelets, earrings, and necklaces, and you can even add on charming details to home décor.

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Famous Friends: Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig is a perfect narrative non-fiction book for young learners! It's packed full of historical information about baseball legends Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig's friendship, including their humble beginnings, their rise to fame as baseball and World Series heroes, how they became friends, what happened that made them have a falling out, and their reconciliation in the end. Also included are historical photos, a chronological timeline of their lives and friendship, chapter notes, a glossary, works consulted and further reading recommendations for student research.

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Famous Friends: Helen Keller and Mark Twain is a perfect narrative non-fiction book for young learners! It's packed full of historical information about two of America's most influential literary people's friendship, including their humble beginnings, how they became friends through shared grief, and how they made a deep mark on the literature, culture, and history of the United States. Also included are historical photos, a chronological timeline of their lives and friendship, chapter notes, a glossary, works consulted and further reading recommendations for student research.

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Famous Friends: Henry Ford and Thomas Edison is a perfect narrative non-fiction book for young learners. It's packed full of historical information about industrialists Henry Ford and Thomas Edison's friendship, including their humble beginnings, how they became friends (and neighbors!), and how what they made changed the course of history and how we live today. Also included are historical photos, a chronological timeline of their lives and friendship, chapter notes, a glossary, works consulted and further reading recommendations for student research.

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