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Geek Dad: Awesomely Geeky Projects and Activities for Dads and Kids to Share
Geek Dad: Awesomely Geeky Projects and Activities for Dads and Kids to Share
by Ken Denmead
Staff Pick
This book is awesome! You don't even need a kid to enjoy the imaginative and techie activities in Geek Dad. Sure, kids will love it, but don't let that stop you from picking up a copy for yourself.... (read more)

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So Crazy Japanese Toys!: Live-Action TV Show Toys from the 1950s to Now
So Crazy Japanese Toys!: Live-Action TV Show Toys from the 1950s to Now
by Jimbo Matison
Staff Pick
They both saved the earth and put it in grave danger - the monsters and heroes of Japanese live-action. Whether you cherish tragic protagonists like Kikaida or mega monsters such as Godzilla, Jimbo Matison's So Crazy Japanese Toys collects them all. For... (read more)

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Papertoy Monsters: Make Your Very Own Amazing Papertoys!
Papertoy Monsters: Make Your Very Own Amazing Papertoys!
by Brian Castleforte
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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)

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The Party Dress Book: How to Sew the Best Dress in the Room
The Party Dress Book: How to Sew the Best Dress in the Room
by Mary Adams
Staff Pick
Mary Adams is my new goddess. The Party Dress Book is the most knock-out book on pretty dresses that I've seen in awhile, and certainly the best guide on how to sew them. While this isn't for the beginner, Adams shows, step by step, how to sew the basics... (read more)

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Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People
Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People
by Amy Sedaris
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Very few people could pull off a book like this, but, rest assured, Amy Sedaris has. Featuring craft projects for crab-claw roach clips, countless pompon-related items, and everything in between, this hilarious book is a perfect gift for the DIYer with a... (read more)

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The Principles of Knitting: Methods and Techniques of Hand Knitting
The Principles of Knitting: Methods and Techniques of Hand 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)

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Print Workshop: Hand-Printing Techniques and Truly Original Projects
Print Workshop: Hand-Printing Techniques and Truly Original Projects
by Christine Schmidt
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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)

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Terrarium Craft: Create 50 Magical, Miniature Worlds
Terrarium Craft: Create 50 Magical, Miniature Worlds
by Amy Bryant Aiello and Kate Bryant and Kate Baldwin
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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)

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Lotta Prints: How to Print with Anything, from Potatoes to Linoleum
Lotta Prints: How to Print with Anything, from Potatoes to Linoleum
by Lotta Jansdotter
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Another charmer from Lotta Jansdotter, Lotta Prints covers all the details you need to start embellishing your surfaces (fabric, paper, walls, etc.) with a variety of craft processes. I'm a big fan of potato printing, as recipients of my Christmas... (read more)

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The Big-Ass Book of Crafts
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)

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Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting
Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting
by Alice Starmore
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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)

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World of Geekcraft: Step-by-Step Instructions for 25 Super-Cool Craft Projects
World of Geekcraft: Step-by-Step Instructions for 25 Super-Cool Craft Projects
by Susan Beal
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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)

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Into the Garden: A Wedding Anthology: Poetry and Prose on Love and Marriage
Into the Garden: A Wedding Anthology: Poetry and Prose on Love and Marriage
by Robert Hass and Stephen Mitchell
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The best collection of wedding-related poetry I found. The editors also include an useful primer on wedding service scripts (in case you're writing your own), presenting standard examples from Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, and Zen traditions.... (read more)

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Sewing Green: 25 Projects Made with Repurposed and Organic Materials
Sewing Green: 25 Projects Made with Repurposed and Organic Materials
by Betz White and John Gruen
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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)

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Mixed-Media Dollhouses: Techniques and Ideas for Doll-Size Assemblages
Mixed-Media Dollhouses: Techniques and Ideas for Doll-Size Assemblages
by Tally Oliveau
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This is the first altered-art book I've found that focuses solely on dollhouses. Before I discovered this book, I had a couple of shoe boxes and some decorative paper staring at me. I've since begun sketching plans and gathering items for a roof... (read more)

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Who's Your Dada?: Redefining the Doll through Mixed Media
Who's Your Dada?: Redefining the Doll through Mixed Media
by Linda O'Brien and Opie O'Brien
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Who's Your Dada? will challenge you to clean out your junk drawer and create never-before-seen dolls! Linda and Opie O'Brien give detailed techniques for using rubber stamps, metal, polymer and paper clay, and epoxy, and even give instructions for... (read more)

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Amy Barickman's Vintage Notions: An Inspirational Guide to Needlework, Cooking, Sewing, Fashion, and Fun
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)

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French General: Treasured Notions: Inspiration and Craft Projects Using Vintage Beads, Buttons, Ribbons, and Trim from Tinsel Trading Company
French General: Treasured Notions: Inspiration and Craft Projects Using Vintage Beads, Buttons, Ribbons, and Trim from Tinsel Trading Company
by Kaari Meng
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Few people have been granted access to the basement of New York's Tinsel Trading Company... until now. In Treasured Notions, Kaari Meng of French General embarks on a long-awaited expedition into this hidden reservoir of vintage European embellishments... (read more)

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The Handmade Marketplace: How to Sell Your Crafts Locally, Globally, and Online
The Handmade Marketplace: How to Sell Your Crafts Locally, Globally, and Online
by Kari Chapin
Staff Pick
Dreaming of quitting your day job and opening up an Etsy shop? Kari Chapin, with help from crafty experts like Amy Karol (Bend the Rules with Fabric) and Megan Reardon (notmartha.org), has written a timely and inspiring guide to starting, marketing, and... (read more)

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The Knitter's Book of Wool: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding, Using, and Loving This Most Fabulous Fiber
The Knitter's Book of Wool: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding, Using, and Loving This Most Fabulous Fiber
by Clara Parkes
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Before I became a knitter, I thought wool was that scratchy, stinky fiber that the hand-me-down sweaters I received from my cousin were made of, and that my life would go along just fine if I never owned a wool garment ever again. Once I began my... (read more)

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