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Extreme Pumpkins II: Take Back Halloween and Freak Out a Few More Neighbors

Tom Nardone

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

EXTREME PUMPKINS II 2 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Not very creative. Fairly flat and not particularly creative. Very little to inspire or spark. Ho hum!

Very good book 4 out of 5 stars.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

The author was featured on a recent halloween show and had several of his designs in the book on the show. Very clever and simple designs most anyone can do.

ghoulish delight 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

The book is not for the cutsie pumpkin cutters. This is for the imaginative and slightly disturbed. This is a great follow up to Extreme Pumpkins I!

Editorial Review:

The outrageous follow-up to last Halloween’s surprise bestseller.

From the power-tool wielding author of the national bestselling Extreme Pumpkins and the popular website Extremepumpkins.com comes a new collection of even darker, creepier, and more outrageous do-it-yourself designs to impress friends and horrify neighbors. The demented designs include Projectile Sneeze Pumpkin, Baseball-in-the-Eye Pumpkin, Doll-Eating Pumpkin, and Full-Diaper Baby Pumpkin, along with cool gourd designs, practical jokes, and more. This gleefully gory guide reclaims Halloween from the cheerful, the cutesy, and the parent-sanctioned.

Creative Wedding Florals You Can Make

Terry Rye

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Total reviews: 20 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Outdated Material 1 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I am a florist and I am always looking for new and exciting ideas. I was looking forward to some "Creative Wedding Florals" and I got a book that is a throwback to the 70's. The Material is very outdated and shows nothing new. I was very disappointed. If you are looking for "Creative
", this is not the book for you.

Editorial Review:

Presenting an array of floral bouquets and decorations, Creative Wedding Florals You Can Make is the perfect alternative to hiring a professional florist. Featuring detailed, step-by-step projects for making fabulous floral decorations out of both silk and dried flowers in addition to fresh, wedding planners can begin these projects well in advance of the big day while saving hundreds of dollars. The 28 stunning projects include: 8 gorgeous bridal bouquets; 8 arrangements for the wedding party, including corsages, boutonnieres and flower girl accessories; 9 beautiful floral creations for decorating the pews, altar, unity candle, cake and more; Every project is rated by cost, time and skill level required, and features big, beautiful photos and step-by-step demonstrations. This book is great for busy, cost conscious wedding planners who have to make important decisions about what they can accomplish within their available budget, skill level and schedule.

Gooseberry Patch Christmas: Book 7 (Gooseberry Patch Christmas)

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Full of New Ideas! 5 out of 5 stars.
19 of 19 people found this review helpful.

I'm addicted to Christmas books & magazines, so I wasn't sure if I'd really find anything new or unique in this book. This is the first Gooseberry Patch book I've ever looked through, so I can't comment on how it compares with other G.P. editions, but I did find many cute and clever craft ideas and recipes that were new to me. One idea I plan to try is the Framed Hankie Card Holder that uses a wood frame and 3 Christmas-themed hankies to create pockets to hold received cards (sounds odd, but it's cute). Other ideas I liked for my home using red & white fabrics and holiday-themed tea towels include a Quilt, Tea Towel Gift Bags, Table Runner & Chair Back Covers. A clever gift for kids to make is a covered chip can filled with chocolate-dipped potato chips (the kind of chips that all have the same shape and line up in a tall can). Lots of snowflake-themed gifts, a few pet gifts, wrapping and card ideas. Plus, there are dozens of great, new recipes for food gifts, holiday meals and entertaining (hot drink mixes, decadent desserts, soups, and some new side dish combinations).

Editorial Review:

It's time for another heart-warming holiday season with Gooseberry Patch Christmas, Book 7. Those Country Friends are back and they're cuter than ever, with dozens of irresistible recipes, fun-to-make gifts, and decorating projects the whole family will adore. Vintage tree trimmings, paper crafts, memory keepsakes, tasty food gifts, a holiday journal-they're all here, and much, much more. Crafting hints and tips, reader-submitted recipes, plus never-fail directions make this an indispensable guide for old-fashioned, home-made Christmas cheer.

Afghans for All Seasons

Leisure Arts

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Total reviews: 18 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Pattern Review 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

This book has more beautiful patterns all in one book. Usually when you buy a book, it may have one or two patterns that spark interest, but I have never seen this quantity of unique patterns. I would recommend it to anyone who loves to create because these are truly creations.

Delicious Array of Crochet Patterns 5 out of 5 stars.
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This crochet pattern book includes a wonderful variety of great patterns. Just purusing this book makes you want to crochet up every pattern inside...

Great Afghan Book 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book has a wide variety of patterns that are easy to follow and easy to make.

Editorial Review:

This new seasonal collection pulls together 52 of the all-time best tried-and-true afghans from the experts at Leisure Arts. For spring, there's a selection of afghans abloom with fresh colors. The summer afghans offer a lighter touch for sunny days, while autumn afghans enfold the rich hues of the harvest. And finally, winter's afghans are creations that compelsnuggling in front of a glowing fireplace while the snow drifts by. Stitch-by-stitch instructions and color photography make creating these afghans easy and enjoyable.

Christmas Cookies Are for Giving: Recipes, Stories and Tips for Making Heartwarming Gifts

Kristin Johnson, Mimi Cummins

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Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

More than a cookbook, Christmas Cookies Are for Giving is a celebration of family, friends and the joy of giving. Stories, recipes, tips and more...

Smells of cinnamon...cookie cutters...rolling and baking...eating dough...warm times with friends and family...Christmas cookies are a universal symbol of sweetness and family tradition at Christmas. But the joy of Christmas cookies goes beyond eating. In Christmas Cookies Are for Giving, Kristin Johnson and Mimi Cummins reawaken the fun of giving Christmas cookies, as they remember doing when they lived next door to each other when young children.

From the original short story "The Giving Christmas Cookie," which shows a family brought together by a special cookie recipe at Christmas, to nearly 50 scrumptious recipes with mouth watering photos, to the timely, easy directions for making homemade "Gifts in a Jar," Christmas Cookies Are for Giving shows that old-fashioned Christmas gifts are an antidote to cynicism about Christmas. The secret to celebrating your family and friends may not be in the mall, but in your pantry where you’ll find the ingredients to make Butterball Santas, Cranberry Decadent Cookies, and Vanillekipferl—The Giving Christmas Cookie.

Give this book as a present, and you may be rewarded when someone you love bakes the goodies in this book for you.

Simple Stunning Wedding Flowers

Karen Bussen

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

“Flowers are love’s truest language”: so wrote journalist Park Benjamin in the 19th century. The sentiment remains just as compelling today. As every bride-to-be knows, the right flowers are a fundamental expression of the perfect wedding.

But brides are often flummoxed when it comes to the specifics of realizing a beautiful and personal floral vision. Should the arrangements be lushly romantic or sleekly understated? Which flowers are best for the season when the wedding will take place—and for its setting? How much should you spend on flowers? (Where should you splurge and where can you cut back?) How do you go about choosing and working with a professional florist? Do you dare to try to make your own wedding bouquets?

These are just a sampling of the questions that Karen Bussen, one of the country’s top wedding experts, addresses in Simple Stunning Wedding Flowers, the gloriously illustrated follow-up to her essential wedding-planning book, Simple Stunning Weddings. As always, Bussen offers advice that’s as down-to-earth as it is aesthetically fresh and inspired. And her guiding principles—that “less is more,” and that breathtaking elegance is achievable on any budget—are sure to calm an overwhelmed bride’s frazzled nerves.

Great American Wreaths: The Best of Martha Stewart Living

Martha Stewart Living Magazine

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Gorgeous, easy to make ideas for every season! 5 out of 5 stars.
27 of 28 people found this review helpful.

This book is the easiest I have ever read on wreath making! They have several gorgeous wreaths that are truly amazing! I recommend this book to anyone who loves wreaths, Martha, or easy crafts.

Great American Wreaths: The Best of Martha Stewart Living 5 out of 5 stars.
20 of 20 people found this review helpful.

Just as Martha's magazine is a joy of visual delights, this book get's the creative juices flowing. Divided into wreath making by types: wire wreaths, living wreaths, gathered wreaths etc. it is also written with a focus of wreaths presented by the 50 States with the bounties of each state proudly displayed in stunning wreath form. Maybe because it is fall and the beautiful changing leaves in Minnesota make me feel all homey, I am stirred to actual creation. Unlike some of Martha's projects when I say to myself, "yeah, sure...." I truly believe I can do these! This would make a wonderful birthday or Holiday gift to anyone who loves visual delight or poking in nature. "It's a good thing."

Editorial Review:

Both a how-to craft book and a decorating guide, Wreaths offers 51 projects for delightful wreaths--complete with step-by-step instructions--honoring the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Designed for use throughout the year, these wreaths are made from materials inspired by their locations: i.e. an oak leaf and acorn wreath as a homage to the nation's capital; cranberries for Massachusetts; and golden wheat to symbolize Oklahoma. Full color.

The New Book of Wedding Flowers: Simple & Stylish Arrangements for the Creative Bride

Joanne O'Sullivan

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

The New Book of Wedding Flowers : Simple & Stylish Arrangements for the Creative Bride 4 out of 5 stars.
15 of 16 people found this review helpful.

The book has beautiful pictures and wonderful ideas. I wish it would identify all flowers and amounts used in the boquets.
I thought it might be more of an instructional book. It is a good reference.

Great Ideas 4 out of 5 stars.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I Have a Wedding floral Design business from my home and am always looking for great and fresh ideas I can share with my brides. The book has many great suggestions and photos.

Editorial Review:

With the help of this exquisite and instruction-filled guide, anyone can create gorgeous wedding arrangements with ease. It covers all the important points any designer must take into consideration: how to coordinate the flowers with the overall theme of the ceremony; where the arrangements will be needed, from personal boutonnieres to centerpieces at the reception; and how to work with a florist to get the blooms. Floral basics and how-to’s range from important facts on color and composition to suggestions on bouquet shapes and their relation to the dresses. Most important are the various projects to duplicate exactly or use as a springboard, from lovely monochromatic themes to seasonal styles.

The Weekend Crafter: Making Gingerbread Houses: Dozens of Delectable Designs & Ideas (Weekend Crafter)

Veronika Gunter

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Editorial Review:

These delectable and delightful gingerbread houses look elaborate, but thanks to a team of talented chefs and designers, every one is simple enough for a beginner to make. Develop the skills on a standard house; the instructions explain all the basics: recipes, creating patterns, assembling the pieces, and decorating it beautifully. Then get creative with 17 exceptional designs, including traditional Christmas fare to fulfill every crafter’s dream of making a holiday-themed gingerbread house, plus other surprises. Among the most unique: Dorothy’s House Lands in Oz, complete with a yellow brick road. A Selection of the Homestyle Book Club.

Christmas Decorations from Williamsburg

Susan Hight Rountree

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Has a lot of good ideas. 4 out of 5 stars.
20 of 25 people found this review helpful.

This book has lovely ideas for decoarting using natural materials. I found many of the ideas could be done very inexpensively.

I love boxwood 5 out of 5 stars.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful.

Since I love boxwood growing in the yard and using the beautiful greens at Christmas, I found this book to be one of the most informative books I own about Christmas greens. The instructions on how to create many decorations for the inside and outside the home are very clear. The pictures are gorgeous. I have learned to make garlands, wreaths, centerpieces, swags, boxwood trees, and other lovely items. The book features many different types of greens to use for creating holiday decorations. I have taught many others how to make holiday decorations that are featured in this book.

Editorial Review:

Superb photography, descriptive text, and twenty-seven charming color drawings present ideas and how-to's for creating wreaths, cones, swags, roping, and other holiday decorations for mantels, stairways, windows, and tables. Fresh and dried plant materials are used separately or are combined in both traditional and more contemporary ways to help you create a Williamsburg Christmas in your home