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Cards and gifts made with love are popular parts of Valentine's Day, and readers have fun making these tokens of their affection with the help of this guide to Valentine's Day origami. By following simple steps and looking at visual examples, readers are able to make hearts, roses, and cards by folding paper into beautiful shapes. Each project features a helpful materials list and fun facts about the symbols and objects being made and why they're a special part of this holiday. The encouraging and conversational tone takes the stress out of making the perfect Valentine's gift for loved ones.

When you think about the polar regions of Earth, you might think mostly of snow and ice and cold?not the animals that survive and thrive in these arctic areas. In this book, readers will learn more about the creatures that call the polar regions home, including caribou, polar bears, and penguins. With the aid of clear instructions, detailed illustrations, and dazzling photographs, readers will learn to create their own paper replicas of these animals?right in the warmth of their own home!.

"[To inspire readers] by the rituals, flavors, motifs, and costumes of Mexico's Day of the Dead festival ... [this project guide presents] handcrafted decorations, stylish makeup designs and accessories, and ... recipes"--Back cover.

Presents illustrated step-by-step instructions for making seventeen hand-sewn soft toys.

Gives step-by-step instructions to create fifty projects that don't require sewing. Each project includes photographs for clarity and provides a crafter level from beginning to advanced.

Offers instruction in the basic techniques of traditional basket making in cane and willow as well as twenty-five contemporary projects with step-by-step instructions and photographs.

"If you're looking for clever ways to spruce up your diary or build a planner from scratch, Hack Your Journal teaches you how to design fun and functional pages that meet your needs. Every section showcases a set of layout concepts--for weekly planning, habit trackers, daily reflections, and more--but with unique variations and distinct artistic styles. Some require only a pen and paper; others feature elaborate ideas with ample opportunities to add color and embellishments. You'll find step-by-step instructions to recreate these pages on your own, while sidebars provide quick tutorials on useful techniques to decorate and personalize each one. If you keep a planner, organizer, or diary, or want to begin, you'll refer to this inspirational book again and again!"--Amazon.com.

"DIY cloud slime, kawaii slime, hybrid slimes, and more"--Cover.

"This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career in woodworking. Included are the history and cultural significance of woodworking, woodworking tools and techniques, woodworking career paths, and highlights of successful woodworkers. Step-by-step projects help readers practice woodworking skills, and idea spreads inspire ways to apply what they've learned"--OCLC.

"This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career in textile arts. Included are the history and cultural significance of textiles, textile tools and techniques, career paths in textiles, and highlights of successful textile artists. Step-by-step projects help readers practice textile skills, and idea spreads inspire ways to apply what they've learned"--OCLC.