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Alabama Studio Style: More Projects, Recipes and Stories Celebrating Sustainable Fashion and Living by Natalie Chanin and Robert Rausch Staff Pick Crafty folks, prepare to swoon: Natalie Chanin is back with what might be the most anticipated DIY book this year, the follow-up to her heavily evangelized Alabama Stitch Book. This time, she applies her deep-South homespun haute to 20 new projects, all... (read more) List Price $35.00 Your price: $9.00 Sale - Hardcover 
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Terrarium Craft: Create 50 Magical, Miniature Worlds by Amy Bryant Aiello and Kate Bryant and Kate Baldwin Staff Pick If there's one thing I've learned through my wayward attempts at gardening, it's the importance of starting small, and it doesn't get much smaller than this. In Terrarium Craft, Amy Bryant Aiello and Kate Bryant not only cover the basics of terrarium... (read more) Your price: $18.95 New - Trade Paper
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More Last-Minute Knitted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson Staff Pick These knits are beautiful basics. None are so intricate as to be difficult, and all are handsome enough to please even the grumpiest of friends. The book is organized according to how long each project takes to make, so you won't be caught with a half... (read more) List Price $27.50 Your price: $14.00 Sale - Hardcover
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Papertoy Monsters: Make Your Very Own Amazing Papertoys! by Brian Castleforte Staff Pick I dare you to flip through Papertoy Monsters and not think, "Holy cow, this is perfect for [insert kid's name here]." Lurking within are 50 easy-to-assemble creatures, complete with detailed dossiers. Prepare to be enamored with the likes of Squidbeak... (read more) Your price: $16.95 New - Trade Paper
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One-Yard Wonders: Look How Much You Can Make with Just One Yard of Fabric! by Rebecca Yaker and Patricia Hoskins Staff Pick With a few exceptions (namely all things baby- or dog-related, and the spats on page 147), the projects in this book are things I would actually use, wear, or proudly display in my home... and each of them requires a mere 36 inches of fabric! Whether you'... (read more) List Price $22.95 Your price: $15.95 Used - Spiral/comb
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The Principles of Knitting by June Hemmons Hiatt Staff Pick When it went out of print in the mid-1990s, The Principles of Knitting became one of the most sought-after books on the subject. Those who had a copy guarded it jealously, while those unwilling/unable to part with several hundred dollars for a used... (read more) Your price: $45.00 New - Hardcover
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The Big-Ass Book of Crafts by Mark Montano Staff Pick The Big-Ass Book of Crafts is a great book to give and a great source-book for making gifts. You'll think twice about donating your treasures to the Goodwill, just as you'll pause before buying something new. From frames to furniture to jewelry... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $12.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Creative Family: How to Encourage Imagination & Nurture Family Connections by Amanda Soule Staff Pick In economic depressions, we tend to spend more time at home with our families, finding entertainment in the things around us. Amanda Blake Soule lays out many art and craft projects for parents and kids that highlight using and appreciating what you have,... (read more) List Price $18.95 Your price: $11.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Geek Dad's Guide to Weekend Fun: Cool Hacks, Cutting-Edge Games, and More Awesome Projects for the Whole Family by Ken Denmead Staff Pick The Geek Dad's Guide to Weekend Fun practically makes fun happen just by existing — and not just on weekends and not just for dads. This book contains unlimited inspiration for any level of handy parent to while away innumerable hours doing nerdy... (read more) List Price $18.00 Your price: $8.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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World of Geekcraft: Step-by-Step Instructions for 25 Super-Cool Craft Projects by Susan Beal Staff Pick Super Mario Bros.! Star Wars! D&D! The periodic table! No matter how you get your geek on, you will be delighted in the variety of crafts in Susan Beal's latest book, World of Geekcraft. The delicate Steampunk Pendant is proof that geeks are sexy and... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $13.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Generation T: Beyond Fashion by Megan Nicolay Staff Pick Megan Nicolay ups the ante with this follow-up to her first guide to transforming the T-shirt. This time, the scope has moved beyond apparel to include baby gifts, home décor, and other fun stuff like wine cozies, toilet-seat covers, and grocery totes... (read more) List Price $15.95 Your price: $4.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Knitting It Old School: 43 Vintage-Inspired Patterns by Stitchy McYarnpants and Caro Sheridan Staff Pick With Knitting It Old School, you can make your own vintage wear just the way you want, instead of making do with the "as found" aspect of most secondhand-store treasures. The patterns are organized from the 1940s through the 1970s, ending with what seems... (read more) List Price $24.99 Your price: $9.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Regretsy: Where DIY Meets WTF by April Winchell Staff Pick Whether or not you're a member of the DIY community, Regretsy will make you cackle right out of your chair. Based on the popular blog, Winchell's snarky commentary on Etsy's most preposterous crafts (chicken poncho? hummingbird feeder hat?) has acquired... (read more) List Price $14.00 Your price: $8.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Bead Simple: Essential Techniques for Making Jewelry Just the Way You Want It by Susan Beal Staff Pick Susan Beal might just be the friendliest crafter in Portland, so it's no surprise that the projects in Bead Simple are as sparkly and charming as the author herself. Bead Simple features 50 handcrafted jewelry projects, each accompanied by two variations,... (read more) Your price: $19.95 New - Trade Paper
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Build Your Own Paper Robots: 100s of Mecha Model Designs on CD to Print Out and Assemble [With CDROM] by Julius Perdana and Josh Buczynski Staff Pick It feels so good to get back to basics. Get some paper, fold and glue it, and you can create any number of amazing creatures. Julius Perdana's new book, Build Your Own Paper Robots, goes way beyond paper-crane origami. The CD with this book has hundreds... (read more) Your price: $18.95 New - Hardcover
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1000 Tattoos (Taschen 25) by Henk Schiffmacher Staff Pick If you're looking for the perfect tiny butterfly to grace your ankle, you won't find it here. Brimming with images that will inspire, impress, amuse, intrigue, and perhaps offend, 1000 Tattoos is not for the faint of heart. Then again, neither is getting... (read more) List Price $12.99 Your price: $10.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting by Alice Starmore Staff Pick Alice Starmore's tome of knitting is back in print after more than 20 years. A brief yet richly detailed history of fair isle knitting is combined with 200 pages of color-work ideas, patterns, and techniques for creating your own knitted fair isle gems... (read more) List Price $29.95 Your price: $17.50 Sale - Trade Paper
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Sewing Green: 25 Projects Made with Repurposed and Organic Materials by Betz White and John Gruen Staff Pick Sewing books are often pretty, but don't have enough instruction; or, they give step-by-step instructions for not-so-cute creations. Sewing Green has gotten everything right: adorable ideas made from repurposed materials, plus a pattern packet to boot... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $17.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Amy Barickman's Vintage Notions: An Inspirational Guide to Needlework, Cooking, Sewing, Fashion, and Fun by Amy Barickman Staff Pick Amy Barickman's Vintage Notions is a charming, joyful book. Barickman takes a look back to the homemakers of the 1920s and '30s to inspire today's hardworking DIYer. I enjoyed this more for creative encouragement than hands-on guidance for crafting and... (read more) List Price $29.99 Your price: $19.95 Used - Hardcover
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Print Workshop: Hand-Printing Techniques and Truly Original Projects by Christine Schmidt Staff Pick From Christine Schmidt, founder of Yellow Owl Workshop, comes a down-to-earth guide for creating sweet, homespun prints on all manner of surfaces, using simple, budget-friendly materials. (Yay, potato stamp!)... (read more) Your price: $19.99 New - Trade Paper
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