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Miscellaneous Crafts Accessorize: Beadwork, Hemp, Jewelry Crafts Wear and Tear: Knitting, Sewing, fabrics, etc.


Miscellaneous Crafts


Let's party!
Bell, Alison.
Offers eight party plans including the spa party, fortune-teller's party, Hawaiian luau party, spy thriller party, ultimate cook-off chef party, before and after makeover party, life's a beach party, and crafty scrapbooker's party.



D.I.Y. girl : the real girl's guide to making everything from lip gloss to lamps
Bonnell, Jennifer, 1975-
A step-by-step guide to making clothes, beauty products, fashion accessories, and decorative items for the home using commonly available materials.



Gross-out cakes : the kitty litter cake and other classics
Barlow, Kathleen.
Disgusting deserts to gross you out but please your stomach.



The crafty diva's lifestyle makeover : awesome ideas to spice up your life
Cano-Murillo, Kathy.
 



Alter this! : radical ideas for transforming books into art
Hennessy, Alena, 1977-
 



101 things to do before you're old and boring
Horne, Richard, 1973-
There is nothing worse than being boring, except for being old and boring! Discover 101 ways to live life to its fullest before it’s too late.



Planet yumthing do-it-yourself : create, design, reinvent, and make it yours!
Jaynes, Ela.
These cool, easy, and hip fashion accessory and home decor projects give readers the chance to show off their individuality, and no sewing machine is necessary!



Extreme pumpkins : diabolical do-it-yourself designs to amuse your friends and scare your neighbors
Nardone, Tom.
 



Mehndi designs : traditional henna body art
Noble, Marty, 1948-
 



My DIY : the stylin' girl's guide to DIY projects-- from sassy crafts to thrifty gifts
Potts, Kimberly.
 



Got tape? : roll out the fun with duct tape! : 25+ quick and easy duct tape projects for the whole family
Schiedermayer, Ellie.
 



Making journals by hand : 26 creative projects for keeping your thoughts
Thompson, Jason, 1967-

 




Slumber parties : things to make and do
Traig, Jennifer.
Suggests fifteen to twenty slumber party themes and ideas, including activities, decor, and menus, from Fright Night to Spa Spectacular to Gypsy Jubilee.



Alternacrafts
Vitkus, Jessica.
Create interesting crafts that can be made out of recycled household items.



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Accessorize: Beadwork, Hemp, Jewelry Crafts


Making beautiful hemp & bead jewelry : how to hand-tie necklaces, bracelets, earrings, keyrings, watches & eyeglass holders with hemp
Baskett, Mickey.
 



Dangles and bangles : 25 funky projects to make and wear
Haab, Sherri.
 



Hardwear : jewelry from a toolbox
Rogge, Hannah.
The projects and accessories are all made almost entirely from inexpensive items one can buy in a hardware store. Each chapter focuses on a different type: washers, rope, metal connectors, nuts, vinyl, plastic, and rubber. Materials lists are complete with illustrations, and the clear instructions are numbered and illustrated.



Beginner's guide to beadwork
Rollason, Madeleine.

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Wear and Tear: Knitting, Sewing, Fabrics, etc.
   


The bad book
Aranzi Aronzo.
Aranzi Aranzo takes the notorious cuteness of Japanese crafts and takes them to the next level with The Bad Book, full of mischief and fun! Each comics vignette acts as a companion guide to creatures they will teach you to make in easy steps that require little more than thread, needle and fabric!



The cute book
Aranzi Aronzo.
This quirky little craft book has a "Hello Kitty" feel; it's a how-to manual for creating small felt mascots that induce smiles but apparently have no serious purpose.



Jeanology : crafty ways to reinvent your old blues
Flynn, Nancy.
 



The hip handbag book : 25 easy-to-make totes, purses, and bags
Haab, Sherri.
 



Cheap frills : fabulous facelifts for your clothes
Knapp, Jennifer.



Second-time cool : the art of chopping up a sweater
Lindén Ivarsson, Anna-Stina.
 



Stupid sock creatures : making quirky, lovable figures from cast-off socks
Murphy, John (John C.), 1975-
 



Knitgrrl : learn to knit with 15 fun and funky projects
Okey, Shannon.
 



Save this shirt: Cut it, Stitch it, Wear it Now!
Rogge, Hannah.
Save old shirts, cut them apart and stitch them back together, creating garments you might actually want to wear—a sexy lace-up tank top, a racer-back tank top, and a mini skirt—as well as useful accessories.
 


Punk knits
Ross, Share.
 



Teen knitting club : chill out and knit
Wenger, Jennifer.
 



Sew teen : make your own cool clothes
Zent, Sheila.
Twenty designs for fashion-minded teens, with photos and easy-to-follow instructions.

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