Make Barrettes & More


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Using felt, ribbons, Fimo, beads, and feathers, make hair accessories that match your outfit.




Crafty Mama Makes 49 Fast, Fabulous, Foolproof (baby & Toddler) Projects


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A unique idea in DIY, this full-color guide is filled with baby-related projects, essential techniques, tips on how to form a group, wisdom, inspiration, and camaraderie.




Klutz: DIY Barrettes, Bows and Hair Ties


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Use simple techniques to make 15 chic and trendy hair accessories Deck out alligator clips and bobby pins with sparkly rhinestones, fuzzy pom-poms, gold letters, and other trinkets using our custom clear, super-strength glue. Also learn how to make faux leather bows and super cute hair ties with simple bejeweled bows. This simple craft is perfect for kids who love fashion and expressing their unique creativity Need to Know: 32-page book with instructions for 15 trendy designs. Includes hair care tips, and styling techniques and inspiration for all hair types. Comes with super sparkly specialty glitter fabric, faux leather, rhinestones, pom-poms, and more Comes with: Hair clips, alligator clips, bobby pins, hair elastics, plastic letters, rhinestones, pom-poms, faux leather, glitter fabric, pre-cut glitter foam, pre-cut textured felt, glaze, punch-out template




Crafty Mama


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Marrying the new mother’s need to connect and the community spirit of crafting—think reading groups, Stitch ’n Bitch knitting circles, and, of course, playgroups—is The Crafty Mamas, a unique idea in DIY and a full-color guide filled with baby-related projects, essential techniques, tips on how to form a group, wisdom, inspiration, and camaraderie. Abby Pecoriello launched the first-ever crafting club for new moms during her maternity leave. The concept proved to be such a hit that in the two and a half years since, she’s led hundreds of sold-out Crafty Mamas classes throughout New York City. Now, in this spirited, witty book, she provides the how-to for women to form their own Crafty Mamas groups, from learning the best ways to reach out to other new moms in the area, to the nuts-and-bolts of running the group: setting a budget, buying tools and supplies, choosing a venue, and more. Then come the projects—50 hip, no-sew craft ideas that are inexpensive and easy to make, and will delight moms and babies alike: “Light the Night” nightlight, No-Sew Swanky Blankies, The Poncherello, Photo Au Go Go Bracelets, Hip Purses, Insta-Bibs, Peek-a-Books, Photo Bragnets. Includes simple tutorials on using a glue gun, editing digital photos, how to decoupage, jewelry basics, and more.




DIY Hair Accessories


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Have a little fun creating your own hair accessories in the perfect style and colors! Add a bit of pretty to your hair without all the fuss of fixing it on those hot days of summer... With this book, you'll be able to create fun headbands, clips and more that are great for girls of all ages. Best of all, several of these projects can be made in an hour or less...and oftentimes with materials that you probably have on hand already! So pull out that junk drawer and get ready to turn all those little odds and ends into cute and fashionable hair accessories that you can wear the whole year through!




Look what You Can Make with Tubes


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Toys, trinkets and other terrific craft ideas from cardboard tubes.




A Little More Ruthless


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Nicole used to be a shy little nothing. Then the confident and popular Morgan took her under her wing. Morgan taught Nicole how to stand up for herself. She taught her how to make friends and how to keep them, how to make enemies and how to defeat them. She taught Nicole how to be ruthless. But when you create a monster, you have to be careful your creation doesn’t turn on you. Morgan wasn’t careful. Now Morgan is gone. And someone else may be next. This short story is 10,600 words long. It can also be found in With Friends Like These, a psychological thriller short story collection.




50 Ribbon Rosettes & Bows to Make


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"Among the world's first decorative items, ribbons were once reserved for the nobility, but spread to the middle classes by the 1800s. Braided, folded, and manipulated, ribbons were not only used as embellishments on outfits and hats, but also given alone as special gifts. There is something to please everyone, from moms to mavens. In this book you'll find 50 ways to play with ribbons--some classic, some whimsical, some elegant--with detailed instructions and stunning photos sure to inspire creativity for beginners to advanced crafters. The book includes three main sections: - THE BASICS of working with ribbon, plus an explanation of different types and the tools needed to create a professional look. - A VARIETY OF RIBBON PROJECTS: from twisted boutique hair bows, tuxedo bows and pinwheels to woven headbands, earrings, and tree trimmings. - "OVER THE TOP" PROJECTS combining different ribbon-crafting skills into stunning projects such as large layered hair bows, funky flip-flops, sashes, and ribbon flower arrangements"--




Handmade Chic


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**Handmade Chic Your Ultimate Guide to Crafting Personalized Accessories** Step into the world of vibrant creativity and elevate your style with *Handmade Chic*, the definitive eBook to mastering the art of personalized accessories. This comprehensive guide walks you through each step of designing and crafting bespoke pieces that exude individuality and charm. **Discover the Beauty of Handmade Fashion** The journey begins with an introduction to the rise of handmade fashion, revealing how personalized accessories can transform any look. Uncover the myriad benefits of crafting your own pieces, from the joy of creativity to the unique touch each item brings to your wardrobe. **Design One-of-a-Kind Jewelry** *Handmade Chic* dives deep into jewelry making with detailed sections on selecting the perfect metals and stones, mastering earring techniques, and creating stunning necklaces and trendy bracelets. Transform raw materials into high-fashion statements with ease. **Embroider with Flair** Dive into the fundamentals of embroidery and learn how to add exquisite stitched designs to fabric accessories. From basic stitches to crafting personalized patches, your embroidery skills will shine through beautifully customized pieces. **Handcraft Elegant Handbags** Design custom tote bags, hand-stitched leather clutches, and add personal embellishments that will make each handbag uniquely yours. This chapter provides all the inspiration and practical advice you need to craft bags that stand out. **Create Stunning Hair Accessories** Explore the art of making fabric headbands, decorative hair clips, and personalized scrunchies. Add that final chic touch to your hair with accessories crafted by your own hands. **Design and Sew Scarves, Belts, Sunglasses Cases, and More** From selecting the right fabrics and materials to mastering the sewing and crafting techniques, this eBook ensures that your handmade accessories are not only stylish but durable. Whether it's a silk scarf, a sturdy leather belt, or a unique sunglasses case, every piece will reflect your personal style. **Craft for Special Occasions and Everyday Elegance** Customize face masks, keychains, footwear accessories, and even phone cases. Each project is detailed with easy-to-follow steps and tips for adding your own creative flair. Perfect for everyday elegance or special events, your handmade accessories will always make a statement. **Master the Business of Handmade Accessories** Capitalize on your crafting skills by learning how to set up an online store, effectively market your products, and build your brand. Turn your passion into a thriving business with insider tips and practical advice. **Embrace the Handmade Chic Lifestyle** Finally, connect with the vibrant handmade community, embrace creativity, and keep learning and evolving in your craft. *Handmade Chic* is more than a guide—it's an inspiring journey into the world of personalized fashion that empowers you to express your individuality. Unlock your creative potential and start crafting your way to style with *Handmade Chic*. Transform everyday materials into extraordinary accessories that tell your unique story.




Paper Made!


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Announcing the biggest, best, most innovative book ever on paper craft. Even better, this is not about how to use costly, artsy paper, but how to turn stuff around the house—magazines and shopping bags, candy wrappers and paint sample cards, wrapping paper, old maps, and paper towel tubes—into stunning jewelry, gifts, home decor, party favors, and much more. Chances are you’ve seen the author’s cutting-edge work in the windows of Anthropologie, where she is the chain’s merchandising manager. An inveterate crafter who creates projects and styles photo shoots for magazines like Parents and Vogue Knitting, Kayte Terry takes the most versatile of materials and the most basic of crafts (remember snipping valentines out of construction paper?), and creates something completely trans- formative. Turn a sheaf of any white or graph paper into an amazing Scrap Happy Globe Lantern for the dining room. Fashion colored tissue paper into Songbird Votives, leftover raffle tickets into a Prizewinning Bowl, that out-dated pile of holiday catalogs into a picture frame. There’s a necklace made of playing cards, a gum wrapper bracelet, and barrettes made by quilling—a paper technique that goes back to the Renaissance. Every project is photographed in full color, and includes step-by-step illustrations and instructions. Truly a book that shows how to think outside the (cardboard) box.