The Making It Guide to Crafting

The Making It Guide to Crafting
Author: Creators of Making It
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2020-04-21
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1683358821

A compendium of crafting inspiration and instruction from the creators of ABC’s competition series Making It—featuring twenty-five projects. With the all-star duo of Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman leading the way with puns, advice, and good vibes, Making It became the competition series we didn’t know we needed, stealing our hearts and encouraging our most creative ideas. Now the show’s creators are at it again with this in-depth looks at some of the best DIY crafts from the show and inspired by the Makers themselves. Introductions to woodworking, fiber arts, paper crafts, and more will enable you to experiment and customize your own creations at home. And the projects are accessible to all skill levels, so you can get just as crafty as the Makers did. This crafting guide will inspire and energize you to DIY whatever you put your mind to.

The Grown-Up's Guide to Crafting with Kids

The Grown-Up's Guide to Crafting with Kids
Author: Vicki Manning
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2020-06-09
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1633228614

The ideal follow-up to the much-buzzed-about The Grown-Up’s Guide to Making Art with Kids, The Grown-Up’s Guide to Crafting with Kids features more tactile projects that will improve kids’ fine motor and visual processing skills, in addition to strengthening their focus and memory. Plus, crafting is super fun! The book follows the same format as the first in the Grown-Up’s Guide series, consisting of multiple creative prompts, exercises, and step-by-step crafting projects that children and adults can do together. Author Vicki Manning, who runs a popular Instagram account where she regularly posts craft projects that she’s done with her own kids, The Grown-Up’s Guide to Crafting with Kids appeals to parents, caregivers, grandparents, teachers, and anyone else who wants to spend creative time with the kids in their lives. Kids will love working with adults to make crafts, which include: Clay robots Pom-pom ice-cream cones Sun printing Treasure boxes Wax-resist bookmarks And much more Chapters on tools and materials, sourcing materials around the home and outside, and suggestions for engagement and craft-making are included as well. Crafters and families likely already have most of the items they need for the projects, so it's easy to get started now. Plus, cleanup is quick afterward! With fun, colorful, and appealing artwork and projects; easy-to-follow instructions; and crafts made from accessible, affordable, and popular materials, The Grown-Up’s Guide to Crafting with Kids will quickly become an essential book for families, preschool and elementary schools, art classes, and more.

The Complete Photo Guide to Ribbon Crafts

The Complete Photo Guide to Ribbon Crafts
Author: Elaine Schmidt
Publisher: Quarry Books
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781589234697

This book provides a reference for all kinds of crafts that involve ribbon. It includes step-by-step photographed instructions for a wide range of techniques as well as projects to accompany each area of ribbon crafting. This is a comprehensive guide as compared to most books on ribbon crafts that are specific by technique or end result (ribbon flowers, silk ribbon embroidery, making bows). This book explores a wide range of techniques and end products, using all kinds of ribbon, making it an essential reference for all craft enthusiasts. It includes ideas and projects for scrapbooking, home décor, general crafting, and fashion.

Handmade Books

Handmade Books
Author: Kathy Blake
Publisher:
Total Pages: 126
Release: 1997
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780821222201

An illustrated guide to the art of bookmaking, offering step-by-step instructions for fifteen projects, including scrolls, accordion books, bound single sheets, soft and hardcovers, albums, and portfolios.

Crafting with Flannel

Crafting with Flannel
Author: Sarah Ramberg
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2021-02-02
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1510756183

Add a flannel flair to every corner of your life with this creative collection of DIY crafts: pillow covers, tote bags, fabric pumpkins, coasters, bookmarks, and more! Very few fabrics elicit such a cozy feeling as flannel. With its universal appeal and inexpensive cost, flannel is a terrific medium to create new décor for your home, a unique accessory to wear, or a thoughtful gift to give. Featuring more than fifty easy-to-follow tutorials, Crafting with Flannel is full of creative and inspired crafts appropriate for all ages and skill levels. From quick and easy projects that take just minutes to make, to more robust ideas on a larger scale, the step-by-step instructions inside this book will help you create: Handmade gifts Personalized accessories Cozy home décor Festive holiday trimmings And so much more! Plaid never goes out of style, so channel the flannel and start crafting with it!

Craft the Rainbow

Craft the Rainbow
Author: Brittany Watson Jepsen
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2018-04-24
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1683352157

The popular craft designer and lifestyle blogger shares a rainbow of new project ideas—all using the creative power of paper. What began as a project collection and viral Instagram hashtag (#CrafttheRainbow) has become an inspiring book featuring all-new paper project ideas. Learn how to make playful party decorations, luscious flowers, amazing cards, and sophisticated wreaths, garlands, centerpieces, and more than you can imagine. Brittany Watson Jepsen is known for the unusually imaginative and amazingly beautiful designs she creates for her website and host of clients (including Anthropologie). In Craft the Rainbow, Jepsen walks readers through the easy basics of transforming simple paper—including tissue, crepe, cardstock, leaves of books, and vintage and recycled paper—into vibrant, fanciful, handmade projects suitable for every occasion.

Reader's Digest Crafts & Hobbies

Reader's Digest Crafts & Hobbies
Author: Daniel Weiss
Publisher: Readers Digest
Total Pages: 462
Release: 1979
Genre: Handicraft
ISBN: 0895770636

Every conceivable craft--from quiltmaking to enameling to jewelry--is included in this comprehensive craft reference. The easy-to-follow text conveys instructions which are clear and precise enough for anyone to learn these interesting hobbies. Over 40 pastimes featured. 4,000 drawings and photographs.

The Star Trek Craft Book

The Star Trek Craft Book
Author: Angie Pedersen
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 89
Release: 2013-04-30
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1476718644

A collection of 25 fun and unique "Star Trek"-inspired crafts--from accessories to decor to toys. Featuring full-color photographs and easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, this clever craft book puts a fresh spin on Captain Picard's order to "make it so."

The Unofficial Guide to Crafting the World of Harry Potter

The Unofficial Guide to Crafting the World of Harry Potter
Author: Jamie Harrington
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 391
Release: 2016-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1440595054

Make your home feel like Hogwarts with these creative Harry Potter-themed crafts, perfect for the whole family! Charming crafts even Muggles can make! You won't need alchemy or a magic wand to make these 30 magical projects inspired by the world of Harry Potter. With a little Hogwarts creativity and the step-by-step guidance of this spellbinding book, you'll be able to transfigurate simple supplies and things around the house into everything from Remembrall Rings to Butterbeer Lip Balm to Nargles for your front lawn. You'll be as busy as Mrs. Weasley knitting her Christmas sweaters as you dive into dozens of Potterific projects. Relive the excitement of Harry's adventures with these genius crafts. Drop some homemade Pgymy Puff Bath Fizzies into the tub and pretend you're Moaning Myrtle. Keep memories of the Quidditch pitch close with your very own Golden Snitch Necklace. Or show off the Sorting Hat's selection with a House Colors Tie-Dye Shirt. Accio, crafting supplies--it's time for some wonderful wizardly fun!