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Pretty Little Felts

Author : Julie Collings

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 128 pages

File Size : 46,8 MB

Release : 2008-09-05

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1440315604

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A pretty little twist on felt Wool felt offers endless crafting possibilities - it feels soft to the touch, dyes easily, cuts without fraying and sews like a dream. When you combine felt with mixed-media elements such as paper, beads, buttons, lace, glitter and even bits of metal screen, you can make all kinds of magical creations, from zippered pouches and scented pincushions to unexpected jewelry and sweet fairy dolls. Pretty Little Felts includes instructions and inspiration for more than 20 whimsical projects, as well as: • A helpful techniques section with step-by-step instructions for embroidery stitches, dyeing felt, wet felting beads and deconstructing vintage wool garments • Numerous variation projects to spark your imagination and inspire you to put your own spin on the author's clever charm bracelets, ornaments, pouches and more • An extensive resources list to help you find all the materials you need to make your felt and mixed-media creations Get out your collection of quirky treasures and prized vintage finds and give them new life in your own Pretty Little Felts.



Sweet Needle Felts

Author : Jean Docherty

Publisher : North Light Books

Page : 128 pages

File Size : 11,9 MB

Release : 2008-03-19

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 9781600610394

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A little wool, a little needle and a lot of sweetness! Sweet Needle Felts teaches you how to use wool roving or yarn to create beautiful, touchable felt projects. Learn to embellish everything from wearable accessories, like scarves and hats, to favorite items for the home, such as pillows and photo albums. If you're feeling more adventurous, move on to sculpting wool into one-of-a-kind bowls, necklaces and even cute critters and dolls. Whether you're adding a finishing touch or starting a project from scratch, Sweet Needle Felts shows you the endless possibilities of needle felting, including: Rich and textured fabric artwork. You'll be surprised how simple and fast it is to create. Woolly Critter T's that you can make in minutes. They're the perfect and inexpensive way to make something special from a plain T-shirt. Whimsical creatures with fully movable joints. Sculpt wool roving to make your own menagerie of these cute animals. All 25 projects in Sweet Needle Felts require just a little time and a few materials. You'll want to make these as gifts for dear friends--but you better make two, because you'll fall in love with them yourself.



Pretty Little Pincushions

Author : Susan Brill

Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company

Page : 136 pages

File Size : 24,35 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 9781600591440

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From ultra-feminine and vintage chic to whimsically colorful and downright oddball, these pincushions redefine the form. And that’s sure to attract the many creative sewers and crafters who have chosen these small, charming canvases as the perfect vehicle to showcase fabulous fabric, simple embellishments, and novel ideas. Nearly 30 projects from a pool of talented designers provide plenty of inspiration, and there’s information on materials and adornments, stuffing options, and what makes a successful, functional pincushion. All that’s needed are beginning hand-sewing skills to stitch up such unique creations as tiny flowerpot and ladybug pincushions made from a bottle-cap base; a beehive complete with honey bee-topped pins; a selection of heirloom pincushions with vintage trim, lace, and buttons; or elegant silk fruit suited to a centerpiece as much as a sewing basket. Still others, like a tropical fish, a pair of cacti, or a crazy striped rooster, can double as plushy toys without the pins. A Selection of the Crafter’s Choice Book Club.



Penguinaut!

Author : Marcie Colleen

Publisher : Scholastic Inc.

Page : 36 pages

File Size : 30,65 MB

Release : 2018-10-30

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1338291106

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The story of a small penguin with a big dream that's out of this world! Orville lives at the zoo, surrounded by animal pals who go on exciting adventures. A hang gliding rhino! A deep-sea diving giraffe! Orville struggles to keep up, until one day he concocts an adventure all his own: build a spaceship and fly to the moon all by himself. Can one tiny penguin get there alone?Penguinaut is perfect for every child who's said, "I can do it myself!" and comes to find that the rewards are much richer when shared with friends. Marcie Colleen's playful text and Emma Yarlett's charming, whimsical illustrations are sure to delight both children and their parents.



Simply Beaded Bliss

Author : Heidi Boyd

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 144 pages

File Size : 11,5 MB

Release : 2008-11-05

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1440315612

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A Clever Twist on Simple Stringing Washers, snaps, fishing tackle, resin: Nothing is safe with a crafty lady in the house. Get ready to break tradition and combine beads with common materials used in unconventional ways to make beautiful jewelry. You'll learn how to use nail polish to create the look of enamel, and how to link together cut-up credit cards into a playful bracelet. Or try mixing stainless steel washers with wire and beads to make surprisingly elegant jewelry. Before you know it, you'll be a true mixed-media jewelry artist. Bestselling author of the Simply Beautiful book series Heidi Boyd brings you more than 70 pretty beaded projects, all in her trademark classic style. Featured mixed-media elements include: • Wire • Fishing tackle • Nail polish • Window screen • Credit cards • Polymer clay • Paper • Crystals • Leather • Sequins • Buttons • Playing cards • Sea glass • Game pieces Start your adventures in mixed-media jewelry making today!



Delight in the Details

Author : Lisa M. Pace

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 128 pages

File Size : 18,1 MB

Release : 2010-01-15

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1440315558

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It's in the details! Take delight in the details of papercrafting—hand stitches, distressed edges and a little glitter are what make a project extra-special. Delight in the Details will inspire you with more than 40 techniques for creating accents and embellishments that will provide a finishing touch to any papercraft project. Get creative with a variety of materials, from simple paper and fabric scraps to glitter, ink, modeling paste and vintage finds. 100 lovely projects—including greeting cards, scrapbook layouts, mini albums and home decor—showcase the techniques in fabulous form. Plus, take a peak inside the author's studio where pretty vintage details come to life. Learn how to create delightful details like: • Shimmering wire sprays • Texture paste designs • Distressed letters • Crepe paper rosettes • Delicate felt blooms • Button bouquets • Vintage paper leaves Perfect for papercrafters and mixed-media artists alike, Delight in the Details helps you make every last detail count!



Kerry

Author : Grace Livingston Hill

Publisher : DigiCat

Page : 212 pages

File Size : 20,33 MB

Release : 2022-11-13

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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After her beloved father's death, it is up to Kerry to get his manuscripts published at all costs. While her own mother is against the very idea of publishing, someone is plotting to steal the papers and take all the credits. Will Kerry be able to fulfil her father's mission? And who is the handsome young man who is helping her? Is he her true love or the traitor?



GRACE LIVINGSTON HILL - Ultimate Collection

Author : Grace Livingston Hill

Publisher : DigiCat

Page : 8707 pages

File Size : 45,53 MB

Release : 2023-11-10

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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DigiCat presents to you this meticulously edited and formatted collection of the greatest works by Grace Livingston Hill: Marcia Schuyler Phoebe Deane Miranda A Daily Rate According to the Pattern Aunt Crete's Emancipation Cloudy Jewel The City of Fire Dawn of the Morning Exit Betty Lo, Michael! The Mystery of Mary The Search The Witness An Unwilling Guest The Red Signal The Story of a Whim The Tryst The Big Blue Soldier April Gold A New Name A Girl to Come Home To Blue Ruin Ariel Custer Duskin Crimson Mountain Coming Through the Rye The Chance of a Lifetime By the Way of the Silverthorns Bright Arrows Astra Beauty for Ashes The Patch of Blue Through These Fires All Through the Night More Than Conqueror Found Treasure Crimson Roses Head of the House A Chautauqua Idyl A Sevenfold Trouble Boy From Thyatira A Journey of Discovery Beginning at Jerusalem Hazel Cunningham's Denial Because of Stephen The Girl From Montana The Man of the Desert A Voice in the Wilderness The Enchanted Barn The War Romance of the Salvation Army Kerry Brentwood The Best Man Tomorrow About This Time Not Under the Law



The Essential Works of Grace Livingston Hill

Author : Grace Livingston Hill

Publisher : DigiCat

Page : 8707 pages

File Size : 31,65 MB

Release : 2023-11-14

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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DigiCat presents to you this meticulously edited and formatted collection of the greatest works by Grace Livingston Hill: Marcia Schuyler Phoebe Deane Miranda A Daily Rate According to the Pattern Aunt Crete's Emancipation Cloudy Jewel The City of Fire Dawn of the Morning Exit Betty Lo, Michael! The Mystery of Mary The Search The Witness An Unwilling Guest The Red Signal The Story of a Whim The Tryst The Big Blue Soldier April Gold A New Name A Girl to Come Home To Blue Ruin Ariel Custer Duskin Crimson Mountain Coming Through the Rye The Chance of a Lifetime By the Way of the Silverthorns Bright Arrows Astra Beauty for Ashes The Patch of Blue Through These Fires All Through the Night More Than Conqueror Found Treasure Crimson Roses Head of the House A Chautauqua Idyl A Sevenfold Trouble Boy From Thyatira A Journey of Discovery Beginning at Jerusalem Hazel Cunningham's Denial Because of Stephen The Girl From Montana The Man of the Desert A Voice in the Wilderness The Enchanted Barn The War Romance of the Salvation Army Kerry Brentwood



Woolbuddies

Author : Jackie Huang

Publisher : Chronicle Books

Page : 114 pages

File Size : 38,56 MB

Release : 2013-09-17

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1452129932

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“There are many felting books that focus on creating small animal toys, but few contain projects with as much verve as those in this book.” —Library Journal You can see how cute these woolbuddies are. You’re not going to believe how easy it is to make them! Tired of searching for special toys that weren’t mass-produced, former Lucasfilm animator Jackie Huang created the beloved Woolbuddy, a collection of all-natural stuffed animals that reflect his unique imaginative vision. He went on to capture fans at craft fairs, Comic-Con, and specialty boutiques. Now Huang teaches you how, using just some wool and a needle, you can make a wide-eyed owl, a toothy shark, a fuzzy sheep, a towering giraffe, and many more simple yet sensational projects. With step-by-step instructions and helpful how-to photographs, crafters can create clutchable keepsakes to be instantly enjoyed and forever cherished.