Pixel Craft with Perler Beads


Book Description

The popularity of retro video games and Minecraft has turned young people on to pixel art. This book is packed with designs for the trendy pixelated look. Perler beads are a perennial favorite kids craft – a go-to for parents, camp counselors, etc. Easy to follow templates for all projects make it a good introduction for beginners. This is another great craft trend book from Fox Chapel Publishing & Design Originals.




Craft It with Perler Beads


Book Description

A collection of twenty-five easy-to-follow patterns you can use to turn Perler beads into a wide array of accessories and home goods. A new wave of crafters are turning Perler beads on their head and showing that far from being just novelties for kids, these colorful plastic beads that fuse together when ironed can be used to make stunning sophisticated gifts and accessories. In this fun collection of genuinely easy makes, you will find over twenty-five easy patterns for a wide range of items—from jewelry such as necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings, to home décor items such as coasters, a photo frame, a garland, a clock, and even a lampshade that will have you seeing Perler beads in a whole new light! Each project has a full-color chart plus easy-to-follow instructions to guide you through the process from start to finish.




Craft it With Hama Beads


Book Description

Get fired up by fuse beads with this stunning collection of simple makes! A new wave of crafters are turning Hama Beads on their head and showing that far from being just novelties for kids, these colourful plastic beads that fuse together when ironed can be used to make stunning sophisticated gifts and accessories. In this fun collection of genuinely easy makes, you will find fuse bead patterns, designs and ideas for a wide range of items – from jewellery such as necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings, to home décor items such as coasters, a photo frame, a garland, a clock and even a lampshade that will have you seeing Hama Beads in a whole new light! Each project has a full-colour chart plus easy-to-follow instructions to guide you through the process from start to finish.




Project Kid


Book Description

Perfect for crafty parents who are eager to get their kids excited about DIY, ProjectKid is everything you could want in a craft book: 100(!) stylish, inventive projects; step-by-step photographs; tips for the novice crafter; easy-to-follow instructions; and a fresh, modern look. What really sets these projects apart are the unexpected, ingenious ways Kingloff uses everyday objects and materials. (Did you ever think a body-wash bottle would make a perfect rocket ship?) And these are projects for things kids want to make—and keep—from a juice-box owl to a pirate ship to a curio cabinet for displaying all of their treasures, plus games, jewelry, and more. Also included in the book are basic crafting lessons (such as pom-pom making and weaving) to help children of all ages build a DIY arsenal, a handy guide to must-have tools and materials, and a source directory.




Craft Projects for Minecraft and Pixel Art Fans


Book Description

• This is the first crafting book based on Minecraft, one of the most popular video games of all time • Minecraft has become a global craze with nearly 40 million registered users • This book will appeal to the large thriving Minecraft subculture • The Minecraft game is all about creativity, a good match for crafts • Great introduction to multiple crafts for young beginners




Fake It Till You Make It


Book Description

VIRGIN VIOLET. That's what they'd call her. Well, not for long. With sex being all anyone ever talks about, Violet takes the first opportunity she sees to lose her v-card, and it was... ...fine? High school is hard enough as it is. It's even harder when you spend every day pretending to fit in, but if you lie over and over again, eventually it becomes the truth, right? In her debut novel, Brianna Rae Quinn tells a coming-of-age tale about asexuality and the struggle to come to terms with personal identity.




MiniEco


Book Description

MiniEco is the sensational craft blog of Kate Lilley. With over 250,000 followers it has taken on cult status in the international craft community, and that is purely down to Kates fresh, contemporary and beautifully explained and executed craft projects. With a book for children already under her belt, this publication focuses more on adults with 33 pieces including paper gems, an origami lampshade, macrame hangings, pop-up pixel cards, hama bead candle holders, and tie-dyed furoshiki cloths. The ideas range in complexity from the simple to the advanced, but each one is totally unique and has never before been published. The look of the book will reflect the immaculate, Japanese-inflected minimalism of the MiniEco website, with some high-end production finishes including a die-cut, dust-jacketed paperback binding and boldly pared-back photography. QR codes will link to animated gifs of the craft being made.




Pajama Pilates


Book Description

Brimming with engaging exercise tips and colorful illustrations, this fun-to-read guide makes it easy to do pilates in your pajamas. Improve your strength, tone your body, and increase your flexibility with these 40 easy-to-follow exercises that you can do at home. Written by certified Pilates instructor Maria Mankin, the exercises include step-by-step instructions, notes on their physical benefits, and modification options. Readers will discover how to improve posture and core strength using a kitchen counter, stretch out their legs using the dining table, and tone their arms using the edge of the bathtub, plus so much more. Each exercise is paired with a colorful illustration of a pajama-clad person demonstrating the pose. Simple to follow and with no special equipment required (beyond pj's!), this accessible take on a popular exercise technique makes it easy to get fit without leaving the house. EXERCISE MADE EASY: Packed with achievable exercises, this interactive guide to at-home Pilates is perfect for people looking for easy, accessible ways to stretch and strengthen at home. No special equipment required! ALL-LEVELS AUDIENCE: With a range of practices and modification options, this book will appeal to a wide audience—from Pilates newbies looking for ways to get fit at home to experienced practitioners in need of exercise inspiration. The low-impact, high-reward practices can be done one at a time, or in a sequence for a more challenging routine. GREAT SELF-CARE GIFT: Brimming with healthy practices and colorful artwork, this package makes a great self-care gift for moms, workout enthusiasts, and Pilates lovers, and pairs perfectly with other self-care accessories or a set of pajamas. Perfect for: • Pilates enthusiasts • Mother's Day gift shoppers • Anyone looking for easy ways to stay fit • Anyone looking for at-home exercises • Anyone who works from home




Beadcraft


Book Description

Catch and craft 'em all! Check out our other Beadcraft books, including Minecraft, Vehicle, and Christmas patterns! Beadcraft patterns work with Perler, Qixels, Bloxels, Hama, Artkal, Simbrix, Bitsy Beads, Fuse, Melty, Nabbi, Pyslla, Minecraft Crafting Table, and many other fuse bead or crafting cube kits! Bring your favorite Pokemon to life, then use them in your battles for an awesome, realistic experience. Each pattern is provided in a easy-to-follow grid format. The designs range from simple to complex, making it perfect for any age group. Ideal for birthday parties, craft events, and all Pokemon lovers! This fun-filled pattern book is printed in full-color to help bring your creations to life, and makes a great gift. Beadcraft patterns also work for cross-stitch, embroidery, and quilting!




Boho Embroidery


Book Description

Let's talk about tools -- Let's talk about my favorite stitches -- Let's talk about fabric -- Let's talk about stitching outside the hoop -- Let's talk about inspiration to stitch -- Let's talk about thrifting for old treasures -- Let's talk about stitching what you see.