This fantastic follow-up to the successful "Naughty Cakes" contains 19 fabulously saucy cakes, each with a wicked sense of humour. The imaginative and exciting designs range from the cakes which are quick and simple to create, such as the 'Saucy Stockings', to more elaborate designs with moulded characters, such as the sexy 'Centrefold' or the racy 'Scrub up!'. Each cake has clear instructions and step-by-step photographs, as well as a photograph of the finished cake, showing you just how straightforward it is to create these fabulous cakes.In addition, a section at the beginning of the book has basic recipes for cakes, buttercream, icing and sugarpaste, as well as some essential techniques.With cakes that are guaranteed to get any party going and that will appeal to both men and women, "Hot Cakes" is the perfect cake decorating book for anyone with a playful nature!

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Duplicate the look of expensive designer detail on just about anything with Swarovski hot-fix crystals.

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A positive-training approach to house-training dogs of all ages, from puppies to senior dogs, Charlotte Schwartz’s House-training Your Dog guarantees to get puppies trained in a hurry and to solve ongoing or newly occurring potty issues with older dogs. The importance of successful house-training can’t be overstated, but too often owners don’t understand why they are continuing to fail. Schwartz’s no-nonsense method?based on her fifty years training pet dogs?starts with Dog Behavior 101 and is geared toward getting owners started on the right foot. In the chapter ?Dog/Owner Communication,” the author helps to erase the language barrier that exists between humans and canines, ensuring that the dog understands his owner’s expectations.Crate training remains the first choice of dog trainers, and this method is summarized in two concise chapters, ?Six Crate-training Steps” and ?Creating a Schedule.” Whether the owner is at home all day with the puppy or works full-time, the house-training method put forth in this easy-to-read volume will bring to success to all dedicated owners willing to put in the time to train, exercise, and bond with their dogs. For those owners who are struggling to house-train their puppies (or adult dogs), the chapters ?House-training Accidents” and ?The Wrong Message” were written with you in mind.Schwartz discusses the possible underlying causes to house-training failures and how to remedy various situations. Owners of aging dogs will be relieved to find useful information about the challenges of retraining senior dogs, as the author considers how to work with the dog’s behavioral and physical changes. Fully indexed.

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"Grow a garden inside! Houseplants bring life and color to any room, and with the right care you can successfully cultivate everything from succulents and bonsai to foliage, flowers, and fruit. Here is everything you always wanted to know about houseplants packed into one easy-to-use volume. Horticulturist David Squire provides simple, step-by-step instructions on choosing the right plants and helping them thrive, with tips on propagation, repotting, grooming, and pest control. The heart of the book is a well-illustrated plant directory that offers a fresh perspective on more than 300 popular varieties, arranged by houseplant families. Each entry features a color photograph for identification; the plant’s botanical and common names; its height, spread, optimum climate and light; and propagation tips. Other essential information on feeding, watering, and grooming is covered in a handy quick reference icon panel. Inside The Houseplant Handbook: Complete guide to caring for houseplants, written by an expert horticulturist. User-friendly reference, rich in practical advice on every stage of indoor gardening. Explains how to achieve lasting success with flowering and fruiting plants, cacti, succulents, palms, cycads, bulbs, bromeliads, and ferns. Step-by-step instructions on selection, watering, feeding, presentation, repotting, grooming, propagation, and pest control. Comprehensive Plant Directory covers more than 300 species with color identification photos, botanical and common names, and essential advice. Quick reference panels provide each species' required summer and winter temperature and light conditions, its watering and fertilizing needs, and propagation tips. "

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Celebrate the season with Santa! Whether you're a beginner or you've been carving for years, How to Carve a Great Santa will have you celebrating the holiday season with your very own handcrafted Santa! Featuring 30 festive projects, 26 of which have never been see before, and full-size carving patterns of St. Nick, this exciting edition includes a slew of new techniques and tips, and more to make this favorite Christmas book even better than before! A fun history of Santa Claus is also included, along with an inspiring gallery of carvings depicting his different images throughout the world. This jolly collection features Santa carvings and patterns from acclaimed artists such as David Sabol, Bob Kozakiewicz, Tom Hindes, Dave Stetson, Don Swartz, bruce Ankeny, Cindi Joslyn, Carolea Hower, Chris Hammack, and many more!

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Working wood with hand tools is one of the most satisfying, relaxing and rewarding activities available, and adding planes to a woodworking regimen augments it in several ways. When we plane the face or edge of a board, we slice across cells, exposing a multitude of voids. When we sand, we fill up those voids with dust, the residue of crushed cell walls. As a finish is applied, the difference is immediately obvious. A planed surface has a deep, rich, translucent quality that is missing in a sanded piece.

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Learn the Basics of Drawing Drawing is an essential skill that represents the first step into all other visual arts. This practical book teaches aspiring artists how to draw the most popular topics: buildings, landscapes, people, portraits, and still life. Even absolute beginners will be amazed at what they can achieve by working through this book and learning from the tips, tricks and know-how of experienced artists. Fifty original, exciting projects free readers to practice and perfect their skills without dreary routine exercises. Each demonstration features a photograph of the subject, the finished drawing, clear instructions, and step-by-step photos. How to Draw shows how to draw with a variety of different media, including artist’s pencils, chalk, charcoal, dip pens, graphite sticks, and more. Inside How to Draw: Practical art instruction for drawing all of the most popular topics: buildings, landscapes, people, animals, portraits, and still life. 50 demonstrations each include a photograph of the subject, the finished drawing, and clear instructions with step-by-step photos. Advice on how to draw with a variety of different media, including artist’s pencils, chalk, charcoal, dip pens, graphite sticks, and more. Introduction to essential tools, materials and basic drawing techniques.

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Understanding anatomy is the foundation of great art, and this new collection of workshops from the world's best professional artists enables artists of all levels to bring their work to life. How to Draw and Paint Anatomy, 2nd Edition is the complete artist's guide on how to draw the structures and forms of humans and animals in easy-to-follow steps. In this superb collection of human and animal anatomy workshops, the finest artists in the world share their essential figure-drawing techniques, to ensure that readers of all skill levels will create fantastic images every time. Art students, professional illustrators, and creative amateurs alike will find inspiration and encouragement to develop their core skills and embrace innovative digital techniques. This second edition is filled to the bursting point with the best anatomy advice around. Every page is packed with easy-to-follow, step-by-step guidance on how to create better human and creature figures, written and illustrated by professionals. Essentially, it's years of art college training, distilled into one place! Eight detailed workshops are devoted to drawing and painting the human body. They present easy ways to master the art of human anatomy, with practical advice from head to toe. Readers learn how to create basic forms, and improve figure drawings by establishing the underlying structure of the human body. Clear instructions are provided for depicting all of the most challenging areas, from feet, hands and torsos to legs, heads and arms. Six workshops provide practical guides to animal anatomy. Starting with the basic forms of beasts, they offer the building blocks for better animal art and creature design. The authors describe how to discern the shapes beneath skin and fur, revealing how the core of the animal body operates and how to use it to bring life to animal art. Readers find out what animal faces have in common with human faces, and the crucial ways in which they differ. An accompanying CD supports the anatomy and painting workshops with the opportunity to get closer to the annotated sketches, watch videos of anatomy drawing in action, and examine high-resolution art files that illustrate how develop digital software skills.

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Channel your love for the outdoors and build your stitching skills by learning how to embroider stunning textures, patterns, colors, and 3D elements in this must-have guide for both beginner to advanced crafters! Featuring 20 step-by-step embroidery projects of beautiful landscapes, desert canyons, unique flora, and more, How to Embroider Texture and Pattern is filled with vibrant embroidery patterns inspired by wanderlust that will challenge and grow your skills as you bring these beautiful outdoor scenes to life. Also included are easy-to-follow tutorials for over 20 need-to-know embroidery stitches, plus guidance for incorporating fabric prints into your projects to enhance the design, textural and 3D embroidery instruction, how to transfer a pattern, and other fundamental techniques. Have fun with color, create rich textures, and feel confident as you stitch your love for nature. Author Melissa Galbraith is the embroidery artist, pattern designer, and instructor behind MCreativeJ where she draws on her love of nature. Her work has been featured in Love Embroidery magazine, the Woodlawn Needlework Exhibition, Etsy, DMC, and more.

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No room to garden outside? No problem! A complete guide filled with a host of valuable information and DIY projects, How to Garden Indoors & Grow Your Own Food Year Round shares all the knowledge on how to grow a variety of foods inside your home. From growing vegetables, microgreens, and herbs to hydroponic gardening, troubleshooting, and more, learn to grow fresh produce all year-round, no matter where you live. With expert tips on composting, working with grow lights, choosing a growing locale, container gardening for both root and above ground vegetables, the basics of fermentation, and so much more, this must-have resource is a one-stop shop on everything you need to know about successful indoor food production and how to maximize your indoor space!

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No room to garden outside? No problem! A complete guide filled with a host of valuable information and DIY projects, How to Garden Indoors & Grow Your Own Food Year Round shares all the knowledge on how to grow a variety of foods inside your home. From growing vegetables, microgreens, and herbs to hydroponic gardening, troubleshooting, and more, learn to grow fresh produce all year-round, no matter where you live. With expert tips on composting, working with grow lights, choosing a growing locale, container gardening for both root and above ground vegetables, the basics of fermentation, and so much more, this must-have resource is a one-stop shop on everything you need to know about successful indoor food production and how to maximize your indoor space!

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No room to garden outside? No problem! A complete guide filled with a host of valuable information and DIY projects, How to Garden Indoors & Grow Your Own Food Year Round shares all the knowledge on how to grow a variety of foods inside your home. From growing vegetables, microgreens, and herbs to hydroponic gardening, troubleshooting, and more, learn to grow fresh produce all year-round, no matter where you live. With expert tips on composting, working with grow lights, choosing a growing locale, container gardening for both root and above ground vegetables, the basics of fermentation, and so much more, this must-have resource is a one-stop shop on everything you need to know about successful indoor food production and how to maximize your indoor space!

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From a simple wall shelf to a grand bookcase, each project in How to Make Bookshelves and Bookcases provides step-by-step instructions, exploded diagrams, and a helpful cutting list to minimize waste and guarantee success. Build functional yet stylish pieces from a simple wall shelf to a grand bookcase. The experts at American Woodworker give step-by-step instructions using various types of wood.

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Enjoy outdoor living to the fullest with these 22 functional and decorative furniture projects. Superb step-by-step photographs and excellent working drawings help ensure success. The time to complete each project ranges from a few hours to a couple of weekends, making this book an ideal resource for transforming your backyard or deck. From Adirondack chairs, patio bars, and picnic tables to showcase Victorian trellises and planters, these attractive pieces will beautify your outdoor space.

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A collection of some of the best framing projects published by American Woodworker magazine with expert step-by-step instructions, workshop tips and matting and mounting instructions. Add a special touch to cherished photos or artwork with hand-made picture frames. The experts at American Woodworker give step-by-step instructions using a variety of woods and styles.

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A must-have woodworking book for both aspiring and advanced crafters and DIYers, Making Custom Signs in Wood will show you everything you need to know to create beautifully handmade scroll saw art and wooden signs! Featuring comprehensive opening sections on tools, materials, scroll saw basics, safety, troubleshooting, and more, equip yourself with the essential skills needed before you dive into the sign making technique sections. From the basics, like cutting lettering, adding a graphic, and painting to the more challenging skills of using epoxy resin, engraving, woodburning, and other next level techniques, you’ll have a blast building your woodworking skills and seeing all the possibilities of what you can make! Also included are step-by-step projects to try, as well as practice patterns. Perfect for housewarming and wedding gifts, nurseries, and other personalized keepsakes both for you and your family and friends, this exciting and fun guide to sign making will inspire your DIY projects and original designs for years to come!

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Everything you wanted to know about building a workbench, making outfeed tables for shop machines, making work tables and assembly tables, storage cabinets for tools, materials and supplies. Bonus: Build like an aircraft engineer, super-flat and strong with a torsion box workbench, assembly table, and alignment beams.

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How to Make Your Own Woodcarving Tools from Nails, Hacksaw Blades and Umbrella Ribs celebrates the ingenuity and craftsmanship of handmade woodworking tools while also providing step-by-step instructions for recreating these tools at home. An avid collector of ancient woodworking tools and former instructor on woodcarving at New York University, Thousand Island Craft Museum, and the New School and Craft Students League, he shares how tools were made before the industrial revolution and how this craftsmanship has been lost by the advance of modern technology. Each step in the process is meticulously detailed including the equipment and supplies needed, how to temper steel and the formation of drill bits, texturing and carving tools, circle cutters, wood handles, adzes, and sharpening tools, along with an extensive photo gallery of centuries old wood carved works of art. His passion and expertise on the subject are evident in his belief that these tools created much of the beauty, usefulness, and ritual in our history. These books are offered as "new old stock" from Jack Van Deckter's original 1981 printing.

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Start Painting Today! Covering the three most popular types of painting: watercolors, acrylics and oils, this comprehensive step-by-step guide provides basic information on materials and techniques as well as an exciting series of demonstrations aimed at complete beginners. The unique approach of this book is so simple that the reader can start immediately on original and exciting projects. Each section has practical information on materials and equipment and includes a gallery of work by various artists to inspire the beginner. The projects cover all types of subjects, including landscapes, still life, people, flowers, animals and buildings. Within each section the demonstrations provide instruction in a whole range of different techniques from the basic brushstrokes to using resist and painting with a knife. Filled with stunning artworks and inspiring projects, this book will help beginners to achieve immediate and impressive results with a minimum of practice. Inside How to Paint Comprehensive step-by-step introduction to painting for aspiring artists. Even complete beginners can quickly achieve immediate and impressive results. Covers all aspects of painting, including acrylics, oil paintings and watercolors. Learn to paint landscapes, still life, people, flowers, animals, and buildings. 38 step-by-step projects each illustrate a different painting technique. Practical advice on choosing the best materials and equipment to get the most out of your painting. Includes inspirational galleries and essential basic techniques sections to develop your artistic skills. More than 350 beautiful color photographs.

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Curious to know what to do if you get caught in an avalanche? Ever wondered how to stop a runaway horse? Want to impress people by predicting the weather or telling time without a clock (or an iPhone app)? How to Send Smoke Signals, Pluck a Chicken & Build an Igloo is filled with 75 wilderness skills, from practical to potentially useless. In today’s digital age that heavily relies on battery power, technology, and GPS, you’ll read about what people did hundreds of years ago and how it could potentially save you today. Learn how to start a fire with ice, pluck a chicken, catch an eel, build an igloo, throw a lasso, and so many more unusual yet potentially life-saving skills. Told with a sense of humor and a lot of interesting insight, this is a fun, self-reliant read filled with information you may never use but will be glad to know…because you just never know!

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Get ready for another special holiday season with How-To Book of Christmas Carving! This carving book contains over 40 of the best, most classic and unique projects previously published in Woodcarving Illustrated magazine in the last decade, from whittled ornaments and caricature decorations to chip carved and relief gifts and keepsakes. With a mix of illustrated step-by-step guides for beginners and more challenging patterns for advanced carvers, this compilation is perfect for anyone of all skill levels. From reindeer, snowmen, elves, and penguins to an entire Santa section and so much more, this volume has everything you need to make nonstop woodchips for the most wonderful time of the year. The featured carving patterns and projects are from some of today's leading carving experts, including Dave Stetson, Dwayne Gosnell, Carol Leavy, Russell Scott, Sara Barraclough, Betty Padden, Tom Hindes, Nikki Reese, and many more. There's a project inside this best-of Woodcarving Illustrated collection for everyone, from beginners to advanced craftsmen. With step-by-step instructions and color photos, readers are guaranteed a very merry carving experience.

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A cuddly toy that you can hardly wrap your arms around because it's so huge and huggable: that's what every child wants! Huggable Amigurumi: Crocheting Teddy Bears and Other Cute, Cuddly Friends contains detailed and easy-to-follow instructions for 14 extra-extra-large crocheted animals--from the funny floppy-eared rabbit to the waddling penguin to the giant teddy bear, kids will have so much fun cuddling their new amigurumi friends which is evidenced by the included pictures. By using a particularly thick crochet yarn, the animals, which are more than three feet tall, don't take much more time to crochet than normal-sized cuddly toys. In addition, the Nordic pastel colors blend wonderfully into every home, so that the big cuddly friends are not only a real eye-catcher in the children's room, but also on the living room sofa. These big buddies are life-size cuddle partners that bring instant joy to children's faces.

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A visual resource of over 500 of the most popular molding designs from the Golden Age of American millwork, the catalog helps architects, builders, designers and woodworkers to find the right trim for any style of home.

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Discover the simple pleasures of hygge, the Scandinavian secret of happiness, with this lovely new coloring book for adults. Pronounced “hoo-guh,” the Danish word hygge is all about basking in a mellow atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life. Relax and feel your stress slip away as you focus your mind on contented hygge coloring. Hygge Happy Coloring Book is packed with hygge tips and classic hygge images of soothing baths, cozy armchairs, delicious snacks, fragrant flowers, warm sweaters, and more. Coloring is the perfect way to slow down, escape the world, and embrace the hygge lifestyle. Let’s get hygge happy!

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Patrick O'Keefe's daughter came to him just prior to her wedding day and said, jokingly, "Dad, I know there are a lot of things you take care of around the house that I never knew about. Before I leave, can you give me a list of things that my husband should be doing?" That got him to thinking . . . and writing this book. In O'Keefe's opinion, many young men and women don't seem as self-reliant as he remembers being, possibly because courses like shop and home economics have been dropped from many schools over the past few decades. In addition, women, for many reasons, might find themselves coping with responsibilities traditionally relegated to men, and more young women these days are entering the "real" world on their own. His book, drawn from his life experience, is intended as a friendly, basic guide to life on one's own: home/apartment ownership, car ownership, and life's little challenges for those who have never had to face them before.

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An updated and slightly different take on a classic folk song “There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly” with a new, kid-friendly ending, I Know an Old Lady is a humorous picture book for children featuring the iconic old lady that can’t stop eating the strangest things! With memorable lyrics, absurd illustrations, and die-cut elements that gradually build and build upon each other until the old lady’s stomach is filled with bizarre objects, from a small fly all the way up to a horse, this silly children’s book of a timeless tale will delight both kids and parents alike! Illustrator Edward Miller is a published author and illustrator of several children’s books, including What Happens to a Hamburger?, the Sticker Stories Series, The Monster Health Book, and more!

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Love the look of Batiks? Get the batik look using these 9 quick and easy quilt designs using 2 1/2" Bali Pop Fabric Strips!

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Running from 1951 to 1957 and in syndication for more than fifty years, I Love Lucy has a permanent place in the hearts of American television-watchers and has reached multiple generations of viewers. Based on the humorous antics of a New York City housewife, her Cuban bandleader husband, and their landlord best friends, I Love Lucy was not only wildly popular but also groundbreaking for its filming techniques, for its use of a live audience, and for being the first television show to air reruns.INSIDE I LOVE LUCY:?The beginnings of the show as well as what made it so popular and why modern sitcoms still base their shows on Lucy’s format?I Love Lucy’s main characters, the Ricardos and the Mertzes, best friends and neighbors known to get themselves into amusing predicaments?Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz?their real-life romance and individual careers?How the show was the first to use a three-camera setup and one of the first to be produced on film?Big-name guest stars, including John Wayne, Rock Hudson, and Harpo Marx?A list of the show’s top ten favorite episodes

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Hailing from the Balaeric island of Ibiza in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Spain, the Ibizan Hound is an elegant, sleek-coated companion dog that began as a powerful hunter renowned for its infallible ability as a rabbit courser. Keen eyesight and equally perceptive hearing afford this lithe, fleet-footed sighthound superb hunting and coursing abilities. The breed’s unique deerlike appearance is accomplished by its clean-cut lines; its large, mobile ears; its obliquely set, amber eyes; and its long, slender neck. Written by sighthound specialist Juliette Cunliffe, this Comprehensive Owner’s Guide presents an authoritative and entertaining look at the breed’s origins in Europe and the United States. The chapter on the breed’s characteristics well describes this sensitive companion that is even tempered and well tuned to his owner’s moods and feelings. Additional information is provided on the breed’s physical characteristics as well as breed-specific health concerns of interest to all potential owners of an Ibizan Hound.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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Whether you're a beginner or an expert, a lone wolf angler or a parent with fish-fanatic youngsters, fishing on ice has lots to offer everyone. But fishing on ice isn't without it's challenges, and that's where this book comes in. Ice Fishing: The Ultimate Guide covers everything you need to know to make your hard water adventures as comfortable, safe, enjoyable and productive as possible. The first part of the book looks at the equipment that's involved with ice fishing. The second part of the book takes an in depth look at winter's best sport fish, including walleye, perch, crappie, pike, trout, whitefish, sunfish, catfish, bass and more. For each species, you'll find detailed information about them, where you can expect to find them, and the different strategies for catching them. You'll learn about: Staying warm and safe on the ice Rod, reel and line selection Lure selection and techniques Specialty gear selection Ice fishing strategies Where to find the fish Jigging and set line secrets Includes tips from many of North America's finest pro ice anglers and guides.

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There’s a special magic that happens when little girls dress up as princesses! Ice Princess Crafts shows you how to make your own instant fun. Use this book to add sparkle to playtime and parties, with easy craft projects for wintry capes, crowns, wands, and more.Sew, braid, paint, glue, and bedazzle real-world versions of your favorite sub-zero fantasies. Get inspired with a flashback peek at classic storybook ice princesses. And see how today’s enthusiasts are showing their love for all things frosted, from inspired movie superfans to a glamorous real-life ice princess.

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If you have been thinking of creating an art journal --or if you've already started one--you'll find valuable inspiration here. Packed with creative ideas and encouraging words, this book will get you going with inspiring examples, helpful information, and meaningful techniques. Artist and author Suzanne McNeill reveals everything you need to know to become an accomplished sketch journalist. She shares insightful tips on choosing a subject, sketching from life, layouts, lettering, covers and much more.

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An excellent book for young learners! If Animals Could Talk: Cats is told as a first-person non-fiction narrative that explains what cat sounds mean--such as a purr means a cat is happy--and helps kids understand why cats act the way they do in a fun and dynamic way. With full-color photos of real cats, it also includes interesting Pet Facts and suggested readings for more information about understanding cats.

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An excellent book for young learners! If Animals Could Talk: Dogs is narrated by "Charlie" the dog. He teaches readers the communication devices dogs use to let humans know how they are feeling such as the types of bark they do, their body language and ear position. It also includes Pet Facts like "A dog who is about to bite, may wag its tail, but it's body will be rigid and its tail pointing up." Filled with full-color photos of real dog breeds, it also includes instructions about how to care for dogs and suggested readings for more information about dogs.

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An excellent book for young learners! If Animals Could Talk: Guinea Pigs is narrated by two pet guinea pigs, Cody and Carlos. They reveal how they communicate through squeaks and squeals, their favorite foods, where they like to live and how they like to be held. There are also interesting Pet Facts like "Guinea pigs are not pigs at all. They are a type of rodent like a mouse, rat, or hamster." Filled with full-color photos of adorable guinea pigs, it also includes instructions a small glossary and suggested readings for more information about guinea pigs.

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An excellent book for young learners! If Animals Could Talk: Horses is narrated straight from the horse's mouth and teaches what different horse sounds mean. Kids also learn what the horses' body language and ear position mean as a way to communicate, like pinning their ears back means they're upset. Accompanied by beautiful full-color pictures of horses, fun petfacts, kids will love learning all about their horse friends.

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A visual study offering the most comprehensive reference drawings on the majestic bald eagle-down to each feather-that can be infused into your carving creations.

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The bald eagle, an icon of majesty and grace, is a much-loved subject of carvers, sculptors, and artists. However, accurately capturing and portraying the physical splendor of the American national symbol can be a challenge if you're not working with an authentic model. In The Illustrated Bald Eagle, illustrator, sculptor, and wilderness enthusiast Denny Rogers offers meticulous and comprehensive reference drawings as a solution to this dilemma. A result of Denny's careful study of a live eagle, these drawings deliver every realistic detail of the bird - down to each feather - that can be infused into your artistic creations. Once available in full-size prints, these informative drawings by Denny Rogers were immensely popular among bird carvers and painters for their anatomical accuracy. Now, with the release of The Illustrated Bald Eagle, you can pore over every detail from each print in an easy-to-access volume.

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A visual study with exact drawings in multiple dimensions for the Red Tailed Hawk, Kestral and Falcon. Paint patterns included.

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The most complete visual guide to furniture construction ever published! Includes hundreds of clearly-labeled drawings and exploded diagrams that explain everything there is to know about joints, subassemblies and furniture design.

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Design and construct furniture that works with the help of the most complete visual guide ever published.  Featuring each piece in highly-detailed, exploded drawings and applying time-honored 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 subassemblies.

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Award-winning carver Rick Jensen, with the help of carver and photographer Jack A. Williams, helps you release the inner spirit from tree bark in this new book. The natural beauty found in a piece of weathered cottonwood bark provides inspiration and direction to create something new and original each time. Inside, you'll find step-by-step instructions on carving a whimsical tree house, plus detailed advice on painting and finishing your carvings. You'll learn about the various species of cottonwood and their particular carving characteristics, plus tips on where to find your supplies. Learn the bark carving basics, tools, how to sketch your ideas, and so much more. Follow along with a series of detailed patterns of a variety of wood spirits and be guided through each step of the finishing process to gain a soft, touchable finish by using a unique combination of lacquers, waxes, shoe polish, and paint.

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With the expert sewing techniques shared in this book, anyone can create home-made soft furnishings with a designer's flair.

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Learn the timeless skills and techniques of sewing designer quality fashions, and creating one of a kind, custom fitted pieces that have shape, strength and beauty.

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