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Author
Publisher
Search Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The Woolly Felters -- Roz Dace and Judy Balchin -- bring you another fun-packed needle felting book, this time with dolls that are vibrant, quirky and full of character! Learn how to sculpt fairies, kawaii characters, the British Royal Family, and even yourself or your friends! There are 10 varied projects, each with needle felted clothing, hair, accessories and even props such as spectacles, a toy rabbit, and an armchair! Roz and Judy familiarize...
Author
Publisher
Stackpole Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"It is a wonderful thing to bring an Impkin to life with hook and yarn, and herein you will find the detailed instructions necessary to craft one, with an endless array of options for ears, antennae, hats, wings, tails, scales, horns, hairstyles, clothing, and accessories. Stitch by stitch, you'll cast a spell, until at last you have made a brand-new creature"--
Author
Publisher
Martingale
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
Teaches readers how to crochet a menagerie of zoo animals, including penguins, seals, walruses, panda bears, lions, rhinoceroses, elephants, hippos, zebras, giraffes, apes and monkeys, kangaroos and more, as well as the children that visit them.
Author
Publisher
Quarry Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Knot Bad Amigurumi features easy and fun techniques for creating unique and adorable crochet characters--including a turtle, bee, rocket ship, and boba tea, along with ideas for personalizing creations"--
Green-Hite shares easy and fun techniques for creating unique and adorable crochet characters. From a smiling rocket ship to a joyful acorn, he helps you explore your own unique expression and become more confidently creative as you work your way...
Author
Publisher
Sasquatch Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"A beginner-friendly craft book including 15 main projects with 2-3 variations each (so, 30-40 projects total) showcasing adorable animal-themed sewing projects for kids' room décor, handmade toys, and wearable accessories. Format will be similar to Sewing Happiness: a "lookbook" with styled room shots of multiple projects in the first section with photographs, followed by project photos and illustrated instructions. About 176 pages in length with...
Author
Publisher
Lark, an imprint of Sterling Publishing
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Make a miniature version of you, your friends, and celebrities too! You'll absolutely love this comprehensive guide to creating amigurumi people. Media favorite Allison Hoffman{u2014}whose delightful creations have graced the sets of Conan, Martha Stewart, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and more{u2014}explains how to craft and customize these Japanese dolls at every stage. You'll learn everything from depicting the face of the person you're designing to getting...
29) Launchers, lobbers, and rockets engineer: make 20 awesome ballistic blasters with ordinary stuff
Author
Publisher
Rockport Publishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
After the huge successes of Rubber Band Engineer and Duct Tape Engineer, we finally take away the boundaries of a single category and let author Lance Akiyama create twenty devious weapons of backyard warfare. Each of these launchers are made from PVC, soda bottles, rubber bands, hairspray cans, and anything you might find in the junk drawer, and are capable of firing marshmallows, poker chips, tennis balls, sponges, and plenty more. This book is...
Author
Publisher
Search Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Knit 20 tiny, adorable sea creatures! Choose from a shoal of ocean favourites, including sharks, dolphins and orca, as well as dazzling blue tangs, colourful clownfish and even a few mischievous mermaids! The sizes range between 3 and 12cm (1.25 and 4.75in), so these sweet little projects are perfect for using up your yarn stash. Complete with step-by-step sewing-up, stuffing and embroidery techniques, these fun, simple patterns are ideal for knitters...
Author
Publisher
David & Charles
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
The adventures of Peter Rabbit and his friends have been delighting generations of children around the world for over 120 years. In this unique craft book, Beatrix Potter's iconic illustrations have been brought to life as knitted characters, allowing you to create 12 adorable animals from the best-loved Peter Rabbit™ stories.
34) Remixing toys
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
With a little creativity, it is easy to turn old or unwanted toys into fun new inventions. Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will learn the art of innovation. Large, colorful images show students how to complete activities. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn STEM concepts, new vocabulary, and locate information.
35) The guide to woodworking with kids: craft projects to develop the lifelong skills of young makers
Author
Publisher
Blue Hills Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Children love the feeling of accomplishment and pride that comes with building something from scratch. [This book] is the perfect source for teaching the skills required to do so. Inside you'll find step-by-step instruction that teachers, parents, and grandparents can use to share safe woodworking opportunities with their students and children as a way of developing a wide range of valuable lifeskills."--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Knitting patterns for 24 wild animals. There is something here for everyone, with instructions for knitting spots, stripes, fur, scales, trunks, wings and beaks! The animals are surprisingly easy to make. It will only take a few evenings to create yourself an exotic pet or reproduce your favorite species. These knitted animals in miniature are much easier to look after than the real things - they don't need feeding, they won't make a mess and they...
Author
Series
Gollywhopper Games volume 1
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Twelve-year-old Gil Goodson competes against thousands of other children at extraordinary puzzles, stunts, and more in hopes of a fresh start for his family, which has been ostracized since his father was falsely accused of embezzling from Golly Toy and Game Company.
Author
Publisher
Herbert Press Ltd
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
From the iconic Romeo and Juliet to the three witches from Macbeth, Hatchard shares easy-to-make designs for crochet characters inspired by the works of William Shakespeare. Each project features an introduction to the play and the characters, and are perfect for beginning crocheters as well as advanced crochet enthusiasts. -- adapted from back cover
Author
Publisher
Creative
Pub. Date
[2015].
Language
English
Description
"Learn about the red-heel sock monkey tradition. Identify ways to be sock savvy and monkey wise whether you are a sock monkey maker or collector. Find easy 12-step sewing instructions with illustrations on how to create a basic, one-of-a-kind sock monkey with sockitude. Read techniques, tips, and secrets beyond the basics of how to create distinctive sock monkey characteristics." -- P. [4] Cover.
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