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Last-Minute Survival Secrets contains more than a hundred ingenious survival tips that may sound quirky at first, but really do work. Readers will discover a wide range of handy and unusual secrets to outsmart the unexpected and escape perilous situations using common, household products. Green shows how to start a campfire with potato chips, open a locked suitcase with a ballpoint pen, and prevent heatstroke with a disposable diaper. Readers
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2019.
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A book for makers, for seekers of all kinds, an exhilarating look into the heart and soul of artisans, and how their collective wisdom can inspire us all.
In this joyful celebration of skilled craftsmen, Eric Gorges, a corporate-refugee-turned-metal-shaper, taps into a growing hunger to get back to what's real. Through visits with fellow artisans-calligraphers, potters, stone carvers, glassblowers, engravers, woodworkers, and more, many of whom he's...
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2014.
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Based on the popular blog of the same name, this guide focuses on creating a homemade atmosphere that reflects your family, without spending a fortune. Instead of throwing away old shirts and boring dishes, or passing up thrift store finds that aren't quite right, author Blair Stocker teaches how to remake, adding special touches to make them work for her home--and yours.
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2023.
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"Create your own stunning objects, from easy projects to statement pieces, with the magic of epoxy resin. This groundbreaking maker's manual masterfully guides you through the entire process, from proper planning to finished work. Learn how to prepare surfaces, which epoxy to use, and the right temperatures for your workspace and materials. Determine how much time you need for a project and how to support weight effectively. Understand how to mix...
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"Bring the magic of a handmade Christmas into your home with 40 projects for gifts, decorations, and homemade wrapping paper. Save time and money with the festive craft projects in Homemade Holiday. Clear, step-by-step instructions guide readers to create fresh flower garlands, bake edible gift tags, make homemade bath salts, and paint authentic tree ornaments. With last-minute ideas and lots of inspiration, this book will help you wrap up gift-giving...
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Offering hundreds of valuable design and construction tips, diagrams, simple step-by-step directions, and photographs, the book explains how to create professional, stylish, and technically skilled mosaics. It contains clear instructions for the most commonly used mosaic methods, tips for avoiding potential pitfalls, and an easy-to-navigate technical guide with advice from master mosaicists on selecting the materials, tools, and techniques best suited...
14) Grow your handmade business: How to Envision, Develop, and Sustain a Successful Creative Business
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[2012]
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Addresses all aspects of turning a creative interest into a profitable business, covering business planning, licensing, budgeting, time management, and legal issues.
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2021.
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Whether dazzling audiences on the Broadway stage or on the hit show 'Younger', Sutton Foster manages to make it all look easy. Yet she experienced some of her greatest career triumphs while navigating her most challenging personal experiences. So how did she maintain such a sunny demeanor? Crafting. From the moment she picked up a cross-stitch needle to escape the bullying on her first tour, she was hooked. In 'Hooked', Sutton shares her most...
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c2019
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"If you could build a spaceship, what would its mission be? To fly to Mars? To travel between galaxies? Explore MAKE A SPACESHIP YOUR WAY! to imagine your own spaceship. Learn how to get inspired, problem-solve, and collaborate with other books in the SUPER SIMPLE DIY series to make your own castle, dinosaur, and more!"--Back cover.
17) The quilting bee
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c2004
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An introduction to the process of quilt making, including a history of the craft, sample quilt patterns, and directions for creating a children's book authors and illustrators quilt.
18) Creative pilgrimage: an exploration of artful gatherings and discovery of innovative art techniques
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2012
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" Join 14 very special artists on a Creative Pilgrimage as they share exciting projects that they teach through the various art retreat venues from across the nation. As they teach their special projects, we experience what it's like to learn from this celebrated cohort of talented artists. Hear their unique perspectives about the importance of teaching--a process where through sharing knowledge, they also gain knowledge and develop community. Peppered...