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Clay Art for All Seasons: A Guide to Soft Clay Art

Yukiko Miyai

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Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Simply extraordinary for Air Dry Clay. 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

Everything that could have been said about this stunning little book has pretty much been said, however I felt so compelled to write something positive about this book. I work with all three contemporary clays, Metal clay, Polymer Clay and Air Dry clay. The projects in this book are based on Air Dry clay and whilst it is a type of Polymer clay it should not be confused with Polymer Clay such as Fimo and Premo. No baking required. Makins Air Dry clay is my choice of clays, and I could not wait to sit down to create some of the magnificent flower creations. It is beautifully photographed and whilst the written text occassionally falls short, the step by step photos or drawings more than make up for it. Thank you Yukiko for this wonderful book, your exquisite talent in capturing the essence of the flowers is remarkable.

Editorial Review:

This elegant craft book’s stunning clay creations were inspired by the flowers of Hawaii and beyond. Using its easy-to-follow instructions, readers will learn how to create realistic orchids, plumeria, hibiscus, gerbera daisies, and other flowers as well as charming themed pieces for Easter, Halloween, Christmas, weddings, and other special occasions. Clay flowers make fantastic party favors, homemade holiday gifts, elegant centerpieces, or everlasting bouquets. With gorgeous color photos and informative illustraions throughout, Clay Art for All Seasons guides readers step-by-step through the creative process, enabling them to enjoy the everlasting beauty of this delicate and highly decorative art form.

Extreme Pumpkins: Diabolical Do-It-Yourself Designs to Amuse Your Friends and Scare Your Neighbors

Tom Nardone

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Total reviews: 12 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Funny 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

This book is written with a sense of humor. It has lots of ideas, tips, recipes, and facts; it even has poetry. There are no patterns but plenty of ideas and pictures (to copy). This book is a delight!

good 5 out of 5 stars.
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this was a great book but i bought it new form amazon and there was writing on the sides and cover.

Great Book 5 out of 5 stars.
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I recommend this book if you are into Halloween like me. Not only is there unique pumpkin ideas, there are witty educational tidbits on each theme pumpkin. He tells you what tools to use and even how to make fake blood..... and don't forget the proper way to dispose of your pumpkin carcass.

Editorial Review:

Pumpkins are supposed to be scary!

Based on his popular and addictive website ExtremePumpkins.com, Tom Nardone has created a full-color guide to pumpkin carving that's truly frightening. Featuring the website's signature Puking Pumpkin, and spanning everything from Drowning Pumpkin, Crime Scene Pumpkin, and Cannibal Pumpkin to Electrocuted Pumpkin and other never-before-seen designs, this gleefully gory guide is nothing short of a manifesto to take back Halloween from the cheerful, the cutesy, and the parent-sanctioned. For the egg-throwing, toilet tissue-streaming, window-soaping teenager in all of us, finally- a whole new way to celebrate October 31.

Gooseberry Patch Christmas BK 9 (Leisure Arts #108478) (Gooseberry Patch) (Gooseberry Patch)

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

A Little Disappointed 3 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I flipped through it and really didn't see much that interested me. Needs more variety and some new ideas. Keeping it because I am trying to collect the whole set. It is a pretty book - nice pictures and cover.

Wonderful ideas! 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

This book has the best ideas for homemade gifts, crafts and recipes! It gave me so many ideas, I cannot decide what to do first. My family and friends are going to love their gifts from me this year.

Editorial Review:

This annual volume is bursting with our tastiest Christmas recipes, gifts to make and give, and fresh ideas that make the season sparkle! Easy-to-follow, never-fail instructions, reader-submitted recipes, and handy crafting tips make this book the perfect guide to creating heartwarming memories of a vintage holiday for family and friends.
Themes: Sweet Memories (ornament-making, cookie-decorating party); vintage Welcome Home decorations; Polka-Dot Christmas; Simply Stenciled; Game Night; All the Creatures Were Stirring; Christmas Paper Fun; From Hand to Heart (gifts); Just-Right Gifts from the Kitchen; A Farmhouse Dinner; Christmas Brunch; Cooking Ahead to the Holidays; Cookie Exchange; Kate's Chocolate Cure-Alls; and A Club Christmas.

Country Living Merry & Bright: 301 Festive Ideas for Celebrating Christmas (Country Living)

The Editors of Country Living

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

The Best of Country Living 4 out of 5 stars.
21 of 21 people found this review helpful.

Thoroughly enjoyed this Christmas edition of the best of Country Living. Photos are beautiful, excellent layout. More about inspiring ideas rather than how-tos which is exactly what I look for so this was a perfect choice for me but perhaps not for the crafter. If you like the magazine, you'll love the book.

Editorial Review:

Turn every nook and cranny of the house into a sparkling holiday wonderland! Country Living has created a delightful volume filled with hundreds of ideas for creating Christmas beauty everywhere—and it begins with the moment the first boxes of cherished ornaments come out. Every page is breathtaking, with unique color schemes that vary from the traditional red and green; fabulous tree-toppers; and exceptional ornaments, from paper dolls to leather baby shoes. Wreaths and garlands bedeck bed frames, doorknobs, and even hang from chandeliers. There are mantelpiece and tabletop displays with a contingent of Santa figurines, dazzling table and buffet settings, recipes such as chocolate snowflakes, and even some simple crafts—including a silvery cone of jingle bells embellished with a beautifully tied bow.

Yule: A Celebration of Light and Warmth

Dorothy Morrison

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Total reviews: 41 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

It Could Have Been So Much Better 2 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

First off, let me point out that I have high standards when it comes to pagan books. I expect for my faith to be presented to the general public as something that should be taken seriously, not poked fun at. I realize that these may be high expectations, but nonetheless... The first chapter was funny to me because although I could understand where Dorothy was coming from in her explanation of the history of how Yule came to be I could almost hear the right-wing Christians raging on their pews. It was the way she explained it that seemed a bit of a stretch. On the other hand, I liked the way she presented the symbols of the season and where they originated. There were some good prayers. Also helpful to me were the recipes for the Yule Log Rolls and how to make a real Yule Log. Other than that I decided against purchasing this book. I'm hoping to find a concise book on Yule that digs deeper into the history and gives me a clearer picture of how people practiced Yule. (A NOTE TO EDITORS: If you are expecting to sell more pagan themed books of this kind, you need to start including full-color photos. If I am going to pay money for a book like this I want to see photos that go along with the recipes-what would a typical Yule table from 2006 look like for example?- and photos that go along with the craft projects. You cannot expect people to try the craft projects without knowing what they will look like.) This book is helpful for beginner pagans or nonpagans who just want a look at some fun history facts.

Editorial Review:

Holidays are a time for reflection, resolution and renewal. Whatever our beliefs, holidays provide us with rituals to celebrate the balance of light and dark, and for welcoming the healing powers of warmth back into our world. Jam-packed with more than sixty spells, invocations and rituals, YULE guides you through the magic of the season. Learn ways to create your own holiday traditions and crafts based on celebrations from a variety of countries and beliefs.

The Best Christmas Decorations in Chicagoland: Your Guide to More Than 200 Spectacular Holiday Displays

Mary Edsey

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The holiday spirit is alive and well in America’s heartland--and nowhere does it shine so brightly as in Chicago.  This delightful book takes readers on a thoroughly entertaining tour of Chicagoland in all its Christmas finery.  From the storytelling windows at Marshall Field’s (now Macy’s), drawing admirers from hundreds of miles away, to the most elaborate light show in a neighborhood cul-de-sac, The Best Christmas Decorations in Chicagoland guides you to more than 200 of the finest annual holiday displays in the greater Chicago area. 

 

In this fully updated and expanded edition of her 1995 bestseller, Mary Edsey shares humorous stories about decorators, decorating tips and trends, and historical trivia.  The book, which features 200 dazzling color photographs of Chicagoland’s “best and brightest,” covers the city proper as well as the surrounding counties--residential, business, and municipal efforts--and includes maps, detailed directions, and display hours.  Whether as a guide to the holiday sights in Chicago or a Christmas feast for the eyes, this is a book that perfectly captures the season’s irrepressible spirit.

American Quilter's Society 2009 Calendar

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Handmade Hellos: Fresh Greeting Card Projects from First-Rate Crafters

Chronicle Books

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Step by Step to the Perfect Card 4 out of 5 stars.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.

This is great for ideas on handmaking cards. I love the idea of something so simple handmade, but the authors have a step by step guide to how to make all kinds of cards. The templates are even included! It has all the sketchings, diagrams, and measurements for the perfect card. The best part about it is, when you have your card, you can't believe you actually made something so beautiful!!
I give it four stars only because it take time to do the cards, and frankly, I am lazy.

Editorial Review:

Signed sealed delivered! In this delightful book card-making mavens Eunice and Sabrina Moyle of Hello!Lucky letterpress gather together more than 25 projects from today's most talented paper artists. Simple instructions outline card- and envelope-folding basics plus how to screen print use a Print Gocco machine hand-bind emboss stamp stencil and much more. Ready-to-use patterns and spiral binding ease the process while easy-to-follow directions cute illustrations and finished project photos make it a cinch to create stacks of boutique-worthy greeting cards.

Day of the Dead Crafts: More than 24 Projects that Celebrate Dia de los Muertos

Kerry Arquette, Andrea Zocchi, Jerry Vigil

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

Celebrated on November 1 and 2, Day of the Dead honors the memory of departed souls, welcoming them back to celebrate the best of life. Families decorate grave sites with marigolds and set up stunning altars. Streets flutter with paper banners. Store windows glisten with sugar skulls. Skeleton figures grin rakishly from every corner. Day of the Dead Crafts is filled with dozens of terrific projects that allow you to participate in the excitement of the holiday while expressing your own creativity. You'll enjoy showcasing these unique, fun, and meaningful projects throughout the year.

Inside you'll find step-by-step instructions, ideas, and inspiration for a wide range of projects, including:

• Calaveras, those comical and clever skeleton figures caught in the act of enjoying life's favorite activities
• Masks and skulls made from paper mache, gourds, and even sugar
• A meaningful and artistic ofrenda, or altar, to honor those who have passed
• Necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and more to wear day or night
• Pieces guaranteed to liven up any decor

Colorful, whimsical, and often dramatic, Day of the Dead art is steeped in rich history and symbolism. The projects in Day of the Dead Crafts honor the traditional, while taking advantage of today's materials for a fresh and exciting twist.

Merry Christmas from . . .: 150 Christmas Cards You Wish You'd Received

Karen Robert

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Clever and funny Christmas cards real people have sent 5 out of 5 stars.
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Bored with your yearly Christmas card? This book provides a lot of laughs and inspiration. The cards included were sent by regular people with a great sense of humor. Not only will you giggle as you flip through the pages, but it will inspire you to get creative this holiday season.

Editorial Review:

150 of the World's Funniest and Most Delightful Christmas Cards

Karen Robert has spent the last several years tracking down the wonderful and wacky Christmas cards represented in this book—the best out of tens of thousands she has reviewed. Featuring everything from young couples in love, classic kids-'n'-dogs, and quirky workplace situations to every incarnation of Santa—fat, thin, young, old, canine—these cards will surprise you with their irrepressible creativity. Some are heartwarming, some are hilarious, some are simply strange—but every single one was actually sent out as a Christmas card. So whether you're one of the millions of people who love all things Christmas, looking for inspiration for your own holiday card, or just a desperate Scrooge on the hunt for the perfect stocking stuffer, pick up Merry Christmas from . . . for a holiday pick-me-up.