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Updated January 2, 2025
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Drawing spooky chibi learn how to draw kawaii vampires, zombies, ghosts, skeletons, monsters, and other cute, creepy, and gothic creatures
White, Sarah E.
Paper Book
Get your sketchbook ready - it's time to take your drawing skills to the next level with Drawing Spooky Chibi! A comprehensive guide with easy-to-follow instructions and tips and handy practice pages, this latest installment in the Drawing Chibi series will have you oohing and awwing at a number of...
Beginner's guide to making mosaics 16 easy-to-make projects for any space
Lescuyer, Delphine
Paper Book
Transform areas and items in your home into beautiful works of art! Eye-catching and a lot of fun to do, this introductory guide to mosaic art (literally) covers everything, from window sills, wall murals, and coffee tables to flower pots, picture frames, trays, and so many more decorative pieces...
Adorable animal quilting 20+ charming patterns for paper-pieced dogs, cats, turtles, monkeys and more
Alteneder, Ingrid
Paper Book
Adorable Animal Quilting uses the simplified method of paper-piecing to teach craft lovers how to make easy, fun quilt designs. Readers will learn quilting and sewing basics while creating a plethora of cute, lovable animal pattern-blocks along the way. Ingrid Alteneder, pattern designer, quilting...
The beginner's photography guide.
Paper Book
All you need is a digital camera and this bestselling book to unlock your full potential as a photographer! This handbook will help you improve your skills, give you a fresh perspective on how to approach a shoot, and which equipment will work best. If you have a burst of...
Colourwork in the round all the techniques you need plus 5 stunning projects
Dervout, Anna
Paper Book
"An excellent primer for creating colorwork projects that's size-inclusive and for all skill levels" -  Library Journal Starred Review "An excellent primer for creating colorwork projects that's size-inclusive and for all skill levels. Knitters will also be able to apply...
52 weeks of socks. Vol II.
Paper Book
From knitting experts Laine, 52 Weeks of Socks, Vol. II is a colourful, abundant and even more versatile book on patterns than its bestselling predecessor. The patterns, contributed by a diverse group of 47 talented designers from all over the world, are...
Watercolor textures for artists explore simple techniques to create amazing works of art
Calderón, Ana Victoria, author, illustrator.
Paper Book
Join artist, author, and popular online art teacher Ana Victoria Calderón to learn simple painting techniques that will help you cultivate your creative flow and create beautiful art.   Through experimentation and exploration, Watercolor Textures for...
Made weave love 20+ contemporary handwoven projects to craft at home
Jones, Phoebe
Paper Book
Master the art of weaving with over 20 stunning projects. Phoebe Jones is on a mission to make weaving accessible to all. In her debut book Made Weave Love Phoebe shows you the joys of weaving and how this gentle and intuitive craft can spark joy...
Creative woodturning projects
Findley, Richard
Paper Book
In Creative Woodturning Projects Richard Findley researches and masters newand innovative techniques to create 16 inspiring woodturning projects. The techniquesexplored include , pyrography, multi-axis turning, carving, texturing,...
Super simple puppy tricks and training fun and easy step-by-step activities to engage, challenge, and bond with your puppy
Sundance, Kyra
Paper Book
Teach your puppy essential skills, helpful behaviors, and fantastic tricks with this step-by-step, photo-illustrated guide designed to support your pup's developing mind and body. Super Simple Puppy Tricks and Training, adapted from 51 Puppy Tricks, guides you...
How to be a manga artist
Pagani, Balthazar, 1975- author.
Paper Book
The ultimate guide for aspiring artists with a love of manga. Following How to Draw a Graphic Novel, Balthazar Pagani returns, joined by manga expert Asuka Ozumi, to demystify the process of creating manga, from the creative spark that inspires a story, to what it's...
The joy of birdwatching
Isalska, Anita
Paper Book
"this book delivers on the magic that birds can hold" - Birdlife Magazine "acts as both a travel guide and a partial field guide, whetting one's appetite to go out and get birding" - Organic Gardener Magazine Discover 60 uplifting birding adventures...

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