Norma Coney explains and describes the processes that once were practised in many households in the making of a range of soaps and shampoos. She shows how to preserve their fragrance and present the finished product.

"A treasury of projects, tips, inspiration, and techniques for year-round holiday crafting"--Provided by publisher.

Provides nature activities for every day of the year, including making a snow gauge, hatching amphibian eggs, planting a butterfly garden, and creating a cloud in the kitchen,

Presents color-illustrated step-by-step instructions for seventeen dog-themed craft projects, including a pillow, switchplate cover, desktop organizer, and lamp shade.

Presents a brief history of forts, step-by-step instructions for building indoor and outdoor forts, hints on where to obtain materials, and safety tips.

Follows a family through one day and muses in the possibilities that the day holds--from enjoying treats at the bakery, to admiring handmade goods from local artisan shops, to observing the new construction in town.

Uses activities and handicraft projects to reinforce information about the clothing, architecture, writing, work, food, and religion of the Egyptians, Mespotamians, Nubians, and Hittites who lived in the Near Eastin ancient times.

Provides directions for creating puppets, games, jewelry, toys, and other projects related to such favorite children's songs as "Old MacDonald Had a Farm," "The Eensy, Weensy Spider," and "Rock-a-bye-Baby."

Gives illustrated instructions for a variety of projects and activities for each season of the year including making kites, rearing wild birds, camping out without a tent, sailing small boats, fishing in winter, raising dogs, making theatrical costumes, and many other things.

Many people want to express themselves through visual journaling, but are stuck or intimidated with how to get started. This book breaks down the entire working process of journaling with step-by-step photos and instructions from start to finish. Annotation: Many people want to express themselves through visual journaling, but are stuck or intimidated with how to get started. This book breaks down the entire working process of journaling with step-by-step...