Crafts & Hobbies

Coconut Palm Frond Weaving

$5.99

Learn the art of palm weaving with this fun Hawaiian craft book.

Based on years of meticulous study and practice, the book explains in clear, easy-to understand instructions how to obtain and prepare coconut palm fronds suitable for weaving into hats, baskets, epergnes, mats, birds, and various decorations. More than 100 easy-to-follow diagrams and sketches give the reader exact, detailed instructions on weaving procedures, and provide countless ideas to inspire the imagination of the creator. After mastering the basic principles of frond weaving, the reader will be able to duplicate almost any woven object or execute his own designs, whether in coconut palm fronds or with fronds from other types of palm trees and palmettos.

The weaving itself takes no unusual physical prowess. In fact, frond weaving is well suited to the needs of both recreational craft and physical therapy programs, as well as the general hobbyist. With a little patience and effort, a novice weaver can acquire the skills of an ancient art which is as uncomplicated as it is beautiful.

This economical and delightfully presented volume will be a valued addition to the literature of traditional handicrafts, a book that recreation libraries and all craft enthusiasts will welcome.

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Simple Pleasures of the Garden

$9.99

Simple Pleasures of the Garden is a treasure chest of tips, how-to's, stories, and trade secrets gathered together in one beautiful book. Organized by season, the hundreds of suggestions and recipes present a profusion of ways to celebrate the bounty of the Earth all year round.

Projects include handcrafted lotions and oils, baskets and wreaths, potpourris and floral waters, along with dozens of simple, inexpensive home decorations and easy-to-prepare recipes that utilize all of your garden's harvest. From compost tea to confetti corn chowder, Simple Pleasures of the Garden will inspire you to bestow the comforts and charms of your garden on family and friends.

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Zodiac Mosaic Crochet

$17.99

Unleash your cosmic creativity with Zodiac Mosaic Crochet!

Journey across the universe with this star-studded mosaic crochet pattern collection, as you explore 12 beautifully designed charts representing each sign of the zodiac.

Mosaic crochet is an easy-to-learn technique that allows you to create intricate patterns using just two colors of yarn. It's a fantastic way to add visual interest to your projects without constantly having to change colors.

With 10 versatile projects in this highly original collection, the possibilities are as boundless as the cosmos itself. Whether you're a fiery Aries or a mystical Pisces, you can customize each project just for you, and never run out of ideas for cute gifts for friends and family.

Create stunning crochet colorwork projects that reflect your unique astrological identity, including:

Wearable Accessories: Stylish scarves, cozy hats, and eye-catching bags.
Designer Home Decor: Striking wall art, unique table settings, and luxurious pillows.
Bespoke Gifts: Personalized presents for all the star signs in your life.
Showstopper Blanket: Bring the whole zodiac together into a mesmerizing round blanket that is truly out of this world!

Alexis Sixel, with her characteristic dark and dramatic mosaic crochet style, guides you through all the techniques needed to confidently embark on this celestial craft adventure.

Make over 120 projects full of cosmic wonder - order your copy now!

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Make Things. From Wood

$17.99

Does woodworking intimidate you? It’s okay if it does, you’re not alone. But the world of woodworking has been waiting for you, and this book is ready to welcome you in with open arms.

It’s time to let go of the fear, cut through the jargon, and start making things. Written by a self-taught female woodworker, and aimed at absolute beginners, you’ll find all the skills and encouragement you need within these pages. From learning about tools and techniques to tips and tricks, along with detailed step-by-step projects, this book is bursting with all the knowledge you need to begin your woodworking journey.

In this book you’ll learn:

All about power tools and hand tools, how to use them and which ones you actually need.
How and where to buy wood and the essentials of cutting, sanding and joining.
Everything you need to know about staining, painting and protecting wood.
How to install hardware for hanging projects on the wall.
How to cut circles and shapes to add a new dimension to your projects.
Tips on how to create your own workshop in a small space, including dust management.
The design process and how to discover your inner creative.
How to make 20 projects step-by-step, as well as suggestions on how to adapt the projects to create your own unique designs.

But this is more than just a manual - it’s an invitation to tap into your creativity, explore new possibilities and discover the joy of bringing something to life with your hands. Whether you’re here to learn the basics, or dreaming of something more ambitious, this book provides you with the skills and encouragement you need to thrive. With this trusty book by your side, you’ll gain the skills, confidence and expertise you need to explore new possibilities, express your individual style, and become the woodworker of your dreams.

Buy this book today to start fearing less and making more!

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Crochet Fairy Tales: Cottage Stories

$17.99

Rediscover the joy of fairy tales through charming crochet patterns.

Crochet Fairy Tales is your guide to recreating beloved childhood tales with your crochet hook. Designed by bestselling author Kerry Lord, this collection brings six classic fairy tales to life with over 40 detailed crochet patterns, featuring iconic characters, scene-setting props, and accessories - all rooted in cosy cottage settings.

Whether it’s Red Riding Hood’s cunning wolf, the towering beanstalk Jack climbs, or the tiny magic of Thumbelina, every project is infused with storytelling sorcery. Each story is paired with a unique retelling, along with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and clearly photographed techniques - making this the perfect pattern book for crocheters of all skill levels.

Inside you'll find:

6 fully illustrated classic tales to crochet: Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel, Snow White, The Elves and the Shoemaker, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Thumbelina
Over 40 adorable patterns for characters, props and accessories
Easy-to-learn stitches and supportive photographic techniques
A beautifully foiled and embossed hardback for gifting or treasuring
Projects suitable for confident beginners and expert hookers alike

Start your crochet adventure today and bring these timeless tales to life.

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Fabulous Paper Flowers

$16.99

Exquisite paper flowers that never wilt!

In this ebook, Japanese paper crafting expert Emiko Yamamoto reveals her secrets for making realistic blossoms, leaves and stems from inexpensive colored paper sheets. Her simple cut-curl-paste method is perfect for beginners—making it easy to create dozens of different flowers.

Fabulous Paper Flowers features 43 different Asian flowers for every season, including:

Spring: Wild Cherry Blossoms, White Clover, Japanese Primrose, Japanese Marigolds & Fuji Dawn Violets
Summer: Bigleaf Hydrangea, Japanese Iris, Water Lilies, Moutan Peony, Japanese Morning Glory & Evening Primrose
Fall: Cosmos, Japanese Bush Clover, Cranesbill Geraniums, Japanese Maple Leaves & Gingko Leaves
Winter: Heavenly Bamboo, Japanese Camellia, Snow Camellia, Pheasant's Eye, Japanese Plum & Chinese Sacred Lilies

The finished pieces look great as table settings, wearable brooches, gift toppers, in framed displays, on handmade cards and so much more. Make wedding decor on a budget, decorate for a baby shower, make a dinner party special or surprise a loved one with a handmade gift—with this book, the possibilities are endless!

This complete how-to guide has descriptions of the easy-to-find materials and tools, templates that you can print and cut out, and step-by-step photos showing you how to curl and crease the pieces, then assemble them with dabs of glue.

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Complete Book of Origami

$19.99

The one origami book you definitely need to get—a guide to all the 85 classic paper models that origami is famous for!

This is a must-have book for origami folders of all ages and skill levels—from novice on up. It provides all the instructions you need to create the classic and most beautiful origami models with simple and inexpensive squares of paper! This jam-packed book shows you how to fold the models everyone loves to make. It is fully illustrated in color with simple and clear step-by-step instructions for every model.

The 85 elegant models in this book include:

Classic Traditional Models like the stately Crane and crested Samurai Helmet — every paper folder needs to know how to fold these 16 models!
Colorful Flowers & Plants — including the classic Rose, elegant Iris, and pleated Hydrangea
Cute Birds, Animals, Fish & Insects — the ever-popular Flapping Bird and Fox Puppet, plus the Carp, Penguin, Parakeet, Peacock and 20 more!
Origami Toys — like the Transforming Face, the Spinner, and the Sumo Wrestler
Decorative Paper Boxes — including the Star Box, the Chrysanthemum Dish and 5 other useful and attractive paper containers
And many more!

This book is the complete bible for beginners and a great reference for more experienced folders. Can you fold them all?

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Origami Flowers Ebook

$9.99

Fold bright and uncomplicated origami flowers with this easy origami kit.

Daises, lilies, and lotus flowers are just a few of the gorgeous flowers you can create with this paper craft kit. From world-renowned origami artist Michael LaFosse comes a collection of origami flower projects. These traditional paper craft designs make elegant flower arrangements for gifts or decoration. Perfect for the origami beginner, or for the advanced folder looking to customize their projects and expand their repertoire, Origami Flowers Kit includes everything needed to get started. Use it to craft eye-catching origami for your friends, to cheer up your home, or as an enjoyable gift for flower lovers.

All of the folds are simple enough to be origami-for-kids projects and are a great way for origami novices to learn.

This origami kit contains:

Two full-color, 32-page booklets
Clear step-by-step instructions
Easy-to-follow diagrams
41 simple origami flower projects
colorful 6 x 6 inch origami folding paper available for free download
A variety of different colors and patterns
2 1/2 hours of downloadable or streamable instructional video

Origami Flowers Kit provides a stunning collection of origami projects that will have you creating an origami garden in no time!

Origami flower projects include:

Aster
Cactus Flower
Daisy
Magnolia
Morning Glory
And much more…

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Origami Spectacular! Ebook

$12.99

The biggest origami kit on the marketmake simple and easy origami with this paper crafts kit!

The Origamido Studio and world renowned origami artists Michael G. LaFosse and Richard H. Alexander, introduce one of their most comprehensive origami paper craft kits, Origami Spectacular! This packaged origami kit has just about everything paper folders of any age or level of skill need to create masterful 3D origami models. The projects range from beginner origami, origami-for-kids folds, to somewhat more challenging, mid-level folds making this kit a great way to learn origami. The scope of projects and copious amounts of origami paper means you will you trouble running out of new projects.

The paper craft kit includes:

A full-color booklet
Clear step-by-step instructions
Easy-to-follow diagrams
60 fun and simple projects
Traditional designs as well as new origami models.
154 sheets of authentic origami paper
A range of colors and sizes

Presented in an attractive package, this kit a a great value and makes a wonderful gift for anyone interested in origami or arts and crafts.

Origami projects include:

Sailboat
Whiskers the Cat
Dog Head
Peacock
Jumping Frog
Flapping Bird
Magnolia Blossom
Snapdragon
And many more

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Wonderful Ways with Washi

$5.99

Washi papercrafting is similar to Japanese origami, but uses higher-quality paper for more permanent-lasting projects. Lear how to fold washi with this fun guide.

In Japan, paper and paper crafts are held in popular esteem. The originators of origami, the art of paper-folding, and kirigami, the art of paper-cutting, the Japanese also make their own paper, called washi. A colorful printed paper, washi is used to decorate everything from boxes to dolls. Noted for its strength, durability and flexibility, washi paper is available in a rich array of colors, textures, weights and patterns.

Wonderful Ways with Washi is a selection of seventeen washi origami designs for decorating commonly available objects, such as milk cartons, boxes and eggs, which can be used in home decor, as gifts, or for special occasions. Every project is shown with clear, step-by-step diagrams. Color photographs show completed projects, as well as imaginative ways for displaying the finished crafts.

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Flying Dinosaurs Paper Airplane Kit

$16.99

This origami instruction booklet will provide hours of fun and excitement for the whole family!

Learn how to create 36 exciting paper airplane dinosaurs with expert guidance. The airplanes range from simple models that can be folded up in a few minutes to slightly more complex ones with superior aerodynamics.

Most of your favorite dinosaurs are included here:

Stegosaurus—whose thick, bony plates double as wing stabilizers
Velociraptor—a clever nose-lock dart that's designed for speed in flight!
Tyrannosaurus Rex—whose muscular jaws provide ballast at the front of the plane
Plesiosaurus—with a long, fuselage-like neck which is surprisingly stealthy in the air
And many other impressive flying dinosaur airplanes!

The full-color, step-by-step instructions in the instruction book are very easy to follow and flying tips are also included to help you coax the best performance from each model.

Paper airplanes have never looked this good!

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Supercool Paper Airplanes Ebook

$9.99

Strap on those aviator goggles and get flying!

These 12 paper planes are incredibly easy to build—merely print out the paper parts, fold where indicated, and staple to finish. That's when the fun begins!

Awesome paper airplane designs include:

The sci-fi inspired Thunder Bird—a technological marvel and incredibly simple plane to assemble!
The colorful Dragonfly—a unique 4-wing structure that's highly unusual for a paper airplane!
The high-tech Space Ship Two—with a fuselage just like the real-life Virgin Galactic rocket ship.
And many more!

Unlike other origami airplanes, these are ready to go in under a minute, with no messy glue or tape required! A full-color instruction book provides clear information about each model and tips on how to fine-tune the planes to get better performance. Supercool Paper Airplanes Kit's ingenious designs are made for ideal weight distribution and long-lasting flights—perfect for kids and adults alike.

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Classic Origami Ebook

$9.99

Make striking, classic origami designs with this easy origami kit.

From world-renowned origami artist Michael G. LaFosse comes this affordable collection of classic origami paper craft projects—featuring traditional designs, as well as new twists on old favorites. Classic Origami for Beginners Kit has everything you need to learn about this exciting art form! Perfect for origami beginners of all ages and anyone interested in Asian culture and crafting, this kit allows you to make unique handmade gifts for your loved ones.

This kit comes complete with:

Full-colored 64-page booklet
Clear, step-by-step diagrams and origami instructions
45 fun origami projects
98 printable sheets of 6 3/4 inch square folding papers
8 different colors and patterns

All of the folds are simple enough to be kid's origami crafts, and are a great way to learn origami techniques.

Origami projects include:

Kite
Duck
Chopstick Rest
Sailboat
Pinwheel
Pagoda
Paper Doll
And much more…

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Origami Architecture (booklet & downloadable content)

$9.99

Build detailed models of your favorite iconic buildings with this easy origami ebook!

Master paper crafter and preeminent designer Yee, brings origami folders this extraordinary boxed architectural craft ebook which brings some of the worlds' most recognized architectural feats to life. Yee started folding paper as a child in Hong Kong. He didn't have any toys and so learned to make his own from old newspapers. This origami ebook allows you, the paper folder to make some of his best works. Once assembled, the paper models can be displayed in 3D form on a table or shelf or they can be folded flat for easy storage and carried in a bag or briefcase to show your friends.

This origami ebook contains:

Detailed step-by-step origami book
Over 150 full-color photos
20 sheets of high-quality, pre-cut card stock

Since there is no complicated cutting or painting required, the origami models are simple enough to be considered origami-for-kids projects and are a great way for those with no previous paper folding experience to learn origami. Origami Architecture contains downloadable folding papers which gives you all the materials to get you started with assembling the scale models. The facade designs are based on the real architecture of the buildings. The decorative details are colored black to reduce the cutting work, but for those origami enthusiasts who love to cut, the black colored details can be removed, making the paper structures even more stunning.

Origami projects include:

The Eiffel Tower
The White House
The Sydney Opera House

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Japanese Knitting Stitches from Tokyo's Kazekobo Studio

$18.99

This exciting new Japanese stitch dictionary is from popular designer Yoko Hatta—the founder and driving force behind the Kazekobo Studio. Though this is her first book in English, her work already has an extensive following in Western countries—more than 1,000 of her designs can be seen on Ravelry.com.

Hatta is one of several Japanese knitters whose patterns and designs have sparked an explosion of interest in Japanese knitting techniques and aesthetics around the world. Her work in knitwear design spans more than thirty years, and knitters love her modern-yet-timeless, fun-yet-classy styles.

This book presents her 200 favorite Kazekobo stitch patterns—a delightful selection of multipurpose knit-and-purl, lace, cable, Aran and rib & twist stitches in solids and motifs.

Sample projects give knitters a chance to practice Hatta's techniques. These include:

Mini mufflers using knit-and-purl stitches
A cozy scallop-edged scarf using lace stitches
A beautifully textured pair of mittens using cable and Aran stitches
A stylish and sturdy pair of two-tone socks using rib and twist stitches

Experienced knitters will find a wealth of unique patterns just waiting to be brought to life. A guide to the basic symbols shows how to knit the stitches, step-by-step.

Originally published in Japanese by Nihon Vogue, whose books have brought the designs of artists such as Hitomi Shida, Keiko Okamoto and others to knitters around the world, this book will be a much-anticipated addition to every knitter's library.

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Mind-Blowing Paper Puzzles Ebook

$15.99

Channel your inner M.C. Escher with these brain teaser puzzles!

These easily assembled 3D puzzles are each composed of many identical pieces that cleverly fit together to become a larger geometric form. Noted Japanese papercraft designer Haruki Nakamura created this wonderful collection of interlocking puzzles to intrigue and delight papercraft, puzzle and geometry enthusiasts alike.

These endlessly entertaining paper puzzles are impossible to put down. They include the following models:

Dodecahedron Bears and Frogs—cute animal "couples" that form a 12-faced geodesic sphere when fitted together.
Bird and Fish modules that dovetail together to create a seamless 3D form in a nod to Escher's Sky and Water woodcut.
With the addition of some small craft magnets to its joined irregular octahedrons, a Reversible Dodecahedron that dramatically inverts itself when tossed into the air!
An intricate Pyramid Box that conceals a secret inner chamber that is perfect for presenting a small gift to that special someone.
The challenging 4-Piece Tetrahedron and 12-Lizard Cube provide a tremendous feeling of satisfaction once all of the pieces finally align into place.
Plus many more!

The step-by-step instructions are very easy to follow and show you how to assemble the individual paper components, then how to put them together to create the larger interlocking models.

The template of each piece is available to print, so get out some cardstock and your X-Acto knife and start cutting! Then simply bend or fold where indicated, and bind together with a little glue. Each project is a new challenge, and the finished objects are great conversation pieces that look fantastic on your desk or shelf!

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Origami Humans Ebook

$6.99

Celebrate humanity in all its quirkiness with this entertaining collection of paper models!

Master paper artist Marc Kirschenbaum celebrates humanity with his whimsical new collection of customizable paper people. These twelve unique characters can be customized in endless ways—you can even attach your photo or a frend's! The models are easy to fold, ranging from origami beginner to intermediate levels. The fun really begins as you add details to transform each person into one-of-a-kind origami crafts!

The following characters are included:

The Dog Walker: There are many origami dog models—only this one comes with a built-in leash!
The Superhero: No capes! Okay, one cape. Up, up and away!
The Construction Worker: Squeezing the attached drill makes the bit go up and down
The Businessperson: The attached case has a space for small papers (and other surprises you may wish to place inside)
The Weightlifter: One barbell, or two? You decide
The Baker: The apron is adjustable—which is good news for bakers who like to sample their own wares!
The Guitarist: A player who is at home with everything from classical to rock
The Skier: Once you attach the skis and poles, this character is ready to hit the slopes
The Tennis Player: Can also be a racquetball, squash, ping pong or badminton player
The Golfer: Can also be turned into an ice hockey or field hockey player
The Kayaker: The kayak has built-in oars, which your character really rows!
The Baseball Player: Just like the game, this model is trickier than you expect

Origami Humans is a fun way to interact with friends and family and, because everything you need is included, can be used virtually anywhere.

This origami kit comes complete with:

64 sheets of printable, double-sided folding paper in two sizes
A step-by-step origami instruction book
Dozens of downloadable accessory stickers
Online "how-to" videos

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Chinese Kites

$6.99

Learn to build and fly your own authentic traditional chinese kites with this user-friendly crafts book.

Kites and China are practically synonymous, since these childhood toys were originally invented there before becoming popular around the world. For over 2000 years, kites have been a common sight in China, from the imperial court to the common people, and over that time period the craftsmanship of the kite has been perfected—and includes a diversity and richness of styles.

In Chinese Kites, you'll learn not only the history and varied forms of the Chinese kite, but also how to produce, step-by-step, a beautiful Chinese kite of your own! Learn how to:

Create the kite's framework Paint colorful designs
Master the techniques of putting the painted cover on the framework
Fly your creation!

With Chinese Kites, you will be able to experience firsthand the joy of seeing a kite you made soaring across the sky.

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Joyful Mending

$14.99

Joyful Mending shows you how to repair and improve old items of clothing by turning tears and flaws into beautiful features.

Simply by applying a few easy sewing, darning, felting, or crocheting techniques, as well as some sashiko and other favorite embroidery stitches, you can repair your favorite pieces in a transformative way.

Along with her own philosophy of mindfullness and Wabi-Sabi mending, author Noriko Misumi teaches you how to:

Repair any kind of fabric that is torn, ripped or stained—whether knitted or woven
Work with damaged flat or curved surfaces to make them aesthetically pleasing again
Create repairs that blend in, as well as bold or whimsical visible repairs
Darn your handmade or expensive gloves, sweaters and socks to make them look great again

The joy to be found in working with your hands and the personal artistry you discover within yourself lie at the heart of this book. While nothing lasts forever, there's pleasure, as well as purpose, in appreciating age and imperfection. Joyful Mending allows you to surround yourself with the things that truly give you joy, whether they were given to you by a loved one, picked up in your travels or simply have a special place in your heart.

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Origami Zoo Ebook

$9.99

Children and beginners will love folding origami animals of every kind with this easy origami-for-kids ebook.

Origami Zoo is designed to stimulate your child's imagination and creativity through the age-old art of paper folding. It contains instructions and patterned folding papers for thirteen adorable animals along with life-like trees and people (zoo visitors) who together form a complete zoo. Each character comes with simple folding instructions and the colorful papers can be folded up in just a few minutes.

This origami ebook contains:

Full-color 48 page booklet
Clear, step-by-step diagrams and instructions
Free downloadable content
15 fun origami projects

Origami projects include:

Python
Lion
Crocodile
Panda
Peacock
Sear Lion
Elephant
And many more!

The Origami Zoo Kit will provide hours of enjoyment for your kids while at the same time teaching them a valuable new skill!

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Itty Bitty Crocheted Critters

$6.99

Knit adorable mini amigurumi animals with this fun Japanese knitting book.

While the demand for Japanese amigurumi or "crocheted stuffed toys" just keeps getting bigger, these incredibly cute Japanese crocheted critters have just gotten smaller! Voodoo Maggie (AKA Erin Clark) has taken her yarn craft to the micro-level and stitched together a new menagerie of mini amigurmi that are so darn cute—and tiny—that you might not want to part with any of them.

Maggie's amigurumi crochet patterns are so easy to follow that you'll be able to make enough to satisfy an obvious demand from your friends and family. Erin even provides instructions on how to display these tiny Japanese crochet creatures in their own crochet-decorated terrarium. Itty Bitty Crocheted Critters features step-by-step instructions on how to make twenty of Voodoo Maggie's most popular mini amigurmi miniatures.

Amigurumi animals include:

Red Panda
Tusked Narwhal
Otter
Pinkerton Flamingo
Camellia Chameleon

These irresistible little guys are guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone's face. Get ready to "Awwwww!"

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Mending with Love

$15.99

Mend, rethink, transform, recreate!

Mending With Love shows you how to apply embroidery, patching, darning, felting, stamping and a little crochet to worn pieces of clothing or household items. Instead of stowing or throwing away damaged pieces that hold happy memories, you can employ these beautiful and sustainable ideas to give them a new life.

With this book, you'll learn how to:

Repair knitted and woven fabrics
Work with flat and curved surfaces
Artfully repair comfy, well-made socks and gloves
Make a statement with creative patching
Fill in holes with roving using felting techniques
Use embroidery to visibly mend frays or damage from the odd cat claw
Apply other tips and techniques to torn, worn, or stained favorites

Creative as well as practical, mending is both a source of pleasure and an eco-friendly fashion statement. Instead of buying more stuff with less meaning, this method allows you to hold on to the things that have a special place in your heart.

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Kintsugi: The Wabi Sabi Art of Japanese Ceramic Repair

$18.99

When your favorite cup is broken, kitsugi can bring new life. Instead of lamenting the breakage embrace and love the opportunity to create something new and beautiful through mending. This is the appeal of kintsugi.

Kintsugi is the mindful Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics and glassware by appreciating the cracks and chips as design elements—bringing new life to cherished items. Kintsugi:The Wabi Sabi Art of Japanese Ceramic Repair shares traditional methods you can practice in your own home. Step-by-step lessons in repairs suited to every level of experiences—filling cracks to completely rebuilding and finishing a broken piece—fill the pages of this in-depth yet unintimidating guide.

Ceramics and lacquer guru Kaori Mochinaga offers a complete course in using urushi lacquer and metallic powder in the traditional Japanese way. Your broken piece soon becomes whole again, and more meaningful than ever before.

From assessing the damages and selecting the repair methods, to applying the finishing touches, you'll learn all the essential kintsugi techniques, including:

How to seal a fine crack or repair a chipped rim
Techniques for rebuilding a shard, restoring a handle, even reconstructing a multi-shard piece
And much more—and all of it with the use of non-toxic lacquers and powders

There's something here for every type of repair—from clean, simple breaks to more challenging reconstructions as you learn the techniques. Assemble your tools, set up your workspace, and let this book guide you through the mindful art of kintsugi!

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Modular Origami Paper Pack

$9.99

This paper pack contains 350 sheets of high-quality origami paper printed in 14 different colorful patterns.

Modular origami is the art and technique of folding multiple sheets of paper and then combining and interlocking them to create a larger composite geometric model—the results are truly astounding!

This origami paper pack includes:

350 sheets of high-quality origami paper
A variety of sizes, colors and attractive designs
A full-color instructional booklet
Instructions for 6 easy origami projects
Clear step-by-step instruction
Easy-to-follow diagrams

The individual modules are folded separately and then assembled to form larger constructions typically by inserting tabs into specially created pockets. Friction and tension between the tabs and pockets hold the models together, so no scissors or glue are required—folders can start right immediately after opening the box! Modular Origami Paper Pack is great for any modular paper folder and for those who want to get started in crafting these eye-catching geometric origami models.

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Easy Knitted Fingerless Gloves

$12.99

Fingerless gloves have burst onto the fashion scene in recent years—with designers from Gucci to Kate Spade embracing this popular style. Now home knitters can create personalized fingerless gloves using original Japanese knitting patterns.

From the editors of Nihon Vogue—the Japanese publisher of worldwide knitting bestsellers by Hitomi Shida, Yoko Hatta, Keiko Okamoto and other top knitting designers—Easy Knitted Fingerless Gloves presents an updated take on a favorite cool weather accessory with classic patterns like Fair Isle, Aran, cables and knit-and-purl, all knitted using Japanese charts and techniques.

Among the 21 patterns in this book you'll find:

Fair Isle-patterned gloves with lacy cuffs
A pair of slouchy, lightweight arm warmers
Cozy picot-finished gloves with loop-stitched cuffs
Elegant beaded mohair cuffs
And more!

The colorful patterns and classy neutrals offer something for every personal style and level of coziness. A few basic lessons—aimed at those who already have some knitting experience—and a step-by-step guide to the Japanese knitting symbols help simplify the process.

Easy Knitted Fingerless Gloves brings knitters everywhere a step closer to Japan's much-loved styles and techniques. Once you get started, making these beauties will be as addicting as wearing them!

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Origami Dinosaur

$9.99

Make colorful and fun origami dinosaurs with this easy origami ebook.

Origami Dinosaurs ebook is a unique collection of origami paper craft designs that help create folded paper models of awesome prehistoric creatures. Brachiosaurus, Dimetrodon and a whole handful of impossible-to-pronounce dinos are brought to life with a few easy paper folds. World renowned origami artist and author Michael LaFosse designed these visually striking models for paper folders of all levels of skill including origami beginners. Use it to craft eye-catching origami for your friends, to beautify your homeor as a wonderful gift for dinosaur lovers.

All of the folds are simple enough to be origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami.

The origami ebook contains:

2 full-colored, 32-page booklets
Clear step-by-step instructions
Easy-to-follow diagrams
20 simple origami dino projects

Craft these eye-catching origami for yourself, or share it as a gift for kids fascinated by dinosaurs.

Origami projects include:

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Stegosaurus
Velociraptor
Simplesaurus
Eryops
And many more

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55 Fantastic Japanese Knitting Stitches

$19.99

"At last, we have a book in English from Kotomi Hayashi! 55 Fantastic Knitting Stitches brings us (yes) 55 stitch patterns that will be fun to use in designing and personal knitting. Some are challenging, some are variations on a theme, and all are new and interesting." —Gayle Roehm, knitting teacher, author and translator for the knitting best-sellers Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible and 250 Japanese Knitting Stitches

The perfect book for needlework enthusiasts who want to try the unique Japanese style of knitting!

Popular and prolific author and knitwear designer Kotomi Hayashi presents 55 innovative stitch designs—specifically for those who have never tried Japanese-style knitting before. These include re-imagined modern variations on traditional stitches as well as Hayashi's own innovative inventions, which incorporate influences from her travels all around the world.

These beautiful stitch patterns, influenced by knitting styles from around the world, include:

Delightful reversible patterns—you get two garments in one!
Patterns with motifs in relief that add dimension and texture to your knitwear
Surprising variations on classics such as cables, basketweaves, bobbles and popcorn stitches, among others
Patterns and stitches with unusual color combinations, offering endless opportunities for creativity

Knitting enthusiasts will find endless inspiration in these pages. Among many others, you'll find innovative criss-cross, rick-rack, openwork, cable, waffle and many other types of stitching, resulting in beautiful textures and strikingly modern uses of color.

In addition to the charts typical of Japanese knitting books, step-by-step instructions and diagrams for each stitch are also included. Hayashi shows you how to use these stitch patterns in one or more of the 25 projects she includes in the book, so you can try them out on gloves, cowls, shawls and more.

55 Fantastic Japanese Knitting Stitches is the perfect book for experienced knitters who love knitting the Japanese way, or those who want to give this style of knitting a try for the first time—opening the door to new horizons and the work of creative Japanese knitwear designers.

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Modern Japanese Embroidery Stitches

$18.99

Over 100 unique stitch patterns from Japan's leading embroidery expert!

In Modern Japanese Embroidery Stitches, Japanese textile maven Noriko Tsuchihashi presents over 100 bold, textural motifs to stitch with thread, ribbon, beads and buttons using familiar stitches as well as a few lesser-known ones. Her detailed instructions and lovely suggestions on how to combine and display the finished pieces will inspire you!

The unique patterns in this book include:

Elegant sea life, butterfly and insect motifs
Good luck symbols and charms from around the world
Gorgeous letters and numbers that are stylish and useful
Unusual botanicals, including flowers made with ribbons, beads and fringes
And so much more!

The detailed lessons and step-by-step photos ensure that your artful creations won't go awry! Even experienced needlecrafters will learn a few new tricks, from embellishing printed fabrics to stitching a two-dimensional motif.

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Ultimate Wrap Bracelets

$12.95

This wrap bracelets ebook contains everything you need to get started wrapping right away!

Wrap bracelets are one today's hottest jewelry trends. They come in every style, material and length. They can be fun and funky, or can be made to grace your most elegant outfit. There are no rules.

This Ultimate Wrap Bracelets ebook helps you create bracelets featuring different bead sizes and types, as well as different cord materials, so you can discover your favorite styles and components. The downloadable video makes it easy to follow the steps for each bracelet.

This DIY craft ebook includes:

A full-color instruction booklet
Downloadable video demos

You get all this without breaking the bank! There's lots of room for inventing your own style. Be inspired! Surprise your friends! Open up this ebook for some serious fashion fun!

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Kirigami Greeting Cards and Gift Wrap

$8.99

This book explores the Japanese art of paper cutting through a collection of kirigami greeting cards and gift wraps.

Kirigami is an ideal pastime for both adults and children alike. You'll be amazed at the intricate and beautiful projects you can create with just a piece of paper and a pair of scissors.

This is a wonderful book for anyone who enjoys creating with their hands. Renowned origami artist Florence Temko fills this book with truly unforgettable projects.

The 25 origami projects in this book provide great ideas for every occasion, with Heart Variations For Your Valentine, Pop-ups, Dress-up Paper Dolls, Gift Box Borders, Woven Gift Wrap, Appliqued Gift Bag, and many, many more! The projects and simple instructions will appeal to anyone who crafts for fun or as an activity.

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Origami Birds Ebook

$11.95

Make colorful and fun origami birds with this easy origami ebook.

Cranes, swans and macaws are just a few of the gorgeous birds you can create with this paper craft origami ebook. World renowned origami artist Michael LaFosse introduces Origami Birds with craft projects for the beginner or the intermediate paper folder looking to expand their repertoire. This unique collection of origami designs will help you create folded paper models of common and exotic birds from around the world. Use it to craft eye-catching origami for your friends, to beautify your homeùor as a wonderful gift for bird lovers.

All of the folds are simple enough to be origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami. The origami paper already has printed patterns so no paint or glue is required, just unpack and start folding right away!

The origami ebook contains:

2 full-colored, 32-page booklets
Clear step-by-step instructions
Easy-to-follow diagrams
20 simple origami bird projects

Origami Birds provides you this stunning collection of origami projects that will have you creating your own personal aviary in no time!

Origami projects include:

Crane
Swallow
Cardinal
Phoenix
Macaw
And many more!

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Simple Origami Airplanes

$9.99

Fold and fly your own realistic paper airplanes with this easy origami book and folding papers.

Simple Origami Airplanes presents a collection of realistic origami paper airplanes from well-known author and paper aviation expert Andrew Dewar. Dewar has spent decades perfecting the art of folding easy paper airplanes that both look great and fly well. Simple Origami Airplanes features models with sturdy wings and fuselagesthese designs are so perfectly balanced that a gentle throw results in amazing flights, time after time.

All the origami projects are designed to be simple enough to be considered "origami-for-kids" projects, and can be assembled by beginning origami folders. Paper airplanes are a great way for children to learn origami and gain an interest and appreciation for this fascinating art form. The flashy folding papers already have plane images printed on them, making the finished origami planes look as awesome as they fly.

This origami book contains:

Full-colored origami assembly book
Step-by-step instructions and diagrams
16 original design projects for planes
60 two-sided origami folding papers
A variety of colors with printed fold lines

Fun and accessible for both the paper crafts novice and the more season paper folder, this wonderfully giftable origami book gets you started right away and is a great value. The pre-colored origami paper is ready to foldNo scissors or glue required!

Origami airplane projects include:

Flying Wing
Beta Jet
Kraken
Interceptor
Shark's Tooth
And many more

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Sashiko for Making & Mending

$15.99

Let this book show you the pleasure of repairing, reinforcing and making beloved items using sashiko embroidery!

Sashiko for Making and Mending shows you how to use sashiko stitching to mend rips, repair things like fraying cuffs and create original accessories that look fabulous.

With this book, you'll be able to embrace the visible mending movement—the practice of repairing high quality items you already own instead of replacing them with cheaper "fast fashion" alternatives. It also gives you the opportunity to practice the craft, with instructions for 15 handmade items, including:

Gorgeous indigo pouches
A rustic linen book cover
Breezy, multipurpose cotton stoles
A simple, elegant tote bag
And so much more!

This book teaches many easy variations of the traditional sashiko stitches—highlighting the impact simple, well-executed stitching can have on everything from embellishing napkins to repairing a jacket. Its gorgeous, thoughtful aesthetic and high-functionality makes sashiko the perfect all-purpose embroidery!

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Krazy Karakuri Origami

$4.99

Make moveable origami projects with this great beginner level origami ebook!

Karakuri are traditional Japanese mechanized puppets originally made from the 17th to 19th century. The word karakuri means "mechanism" or "trick". Krazy Karakuri Origami is a unique paper craft that brings together the of art paper folding and the fun of karakuri. Amaze your friends as you watch your origami paper creations wiggle, walk, tumble, shuffle and spin right before your eyes! Renowned origami artist and teacher, Andrew Dewar has designed these origami for kids projects to be simple enough to be completed quickly and easily. No need to learn origami folding, painting or cuttingjust punch fold and enjoy!

This easy origami ebook contains:

A full-colored 64-page booklet
Clear step-by-step instruction and easy-to-follow diagrams
24 fun-to-do projects with 16 pre-cut cardstock Karakuri characters

Krazy Karakuri Origami is a great value and is packed with hours of entertainment suited for all ages. The step-by-step diagrams clearly show how an origami model is assembled as well as how it will move. Basic explanations of tools and techniques mean that the creative folder will soon be folding their own original karakuri origami creations!

Origami projects include:

Sumo Wrestlers
Bobbing Bird
Jumping Frog
Lola the Ladybug
And many more

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10-Fold Origami

$12.95

Create impressive origami projects in just 10 steps with this beautiful and easy origami book.

10-Fold Origami features a completely original take on a very classic subject in this papercraft book, which features beautiful full-colored illustrations and easy-to-follow diagrams for 26 wide-ranging origami models.

This origami book includes:

96 page, full-color origami book
26 original origami projects
Easy-to-follow directions
Helpful diagrams and photographs
Paper folding basics and tips

A difficulty rating is assigned to each paper crafts project, so you choose how advanced your next piece will be. For a rewarding craft that calms the spirit and sharpens the mind, look no further than 10-fold Origami.

Origami projects include:

Pinwheel
Sunny Side Up
Picture Frame
Wedding Ring
Goose and Golden Egg

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Chic & Simple Chunky Knits

$14.99

Bring the hygge home with these chic and cozy chunky knits.

This book shows you how to use jumbo knitting needles and crochet hooks, or just your hands and arms, to create fun, trendy accessories for yourself and your home. Even if you're a beginner, this book is for you. Chunky knitting uses thick yarn, so it's easy to work with without worrying about being too precise. Although the knitting is quick and easy, the results are charming.

This book includes a wide variety of accessories, with 23 different projects, including:

Up your infinity scarf game with a comfy cable knit neckwarmer
A loose-knit beanie that's both cute and practical
Multiple headbands to help you create the perfect hair accessories
An oversized clutch to make your next night out a bit funkier
A warm blanket to snuggle up with
A cat bed for your fur child

Illustrated step-by-step lessons in the basics of hand/arm knitting, chunky knitting and chunky crochet take you through each project, while lifestyle images of the finished pieces provide inspiration.

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Kirigami Home Decorations

$2.99

Learn kirigamithe Japanese art of papercrafting with this fun craft book.

You'll be amazed at the intricate and beautiful projects you can create with just a piece of paper and a pair of scissors. Kirigami Home Decorations features 25 original paper cutting projects including Wall Flowers, Papered Eggs, May Baskets, Napkin Rings and Place Cards. Crafts expert Florence Temko provides clear, easy-to-follow instructions and step-by- step diagrams that make learning kirigami fun and simple.

Kirigami projects inlcude:

Butterfly Window Pi Picture
Kirigami Sun
Paper Quilt Basket
Treasure Box
Napkin Rings
And many more/li>

Crafters who like origami will love kirigamiit's just like origami, but you can make paper designs that are decorative and often functional too!

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150 Favorite Crochet Motifs from Tokyo's Kazekobo Studio

$18.99

A first-of-its-kind Japanese crochet stitch dictionary!

For the first time in English, popular knitwear designer Yoko Hatta shows you creative ways to use a little leftover yarn and your own sense of design. You'll find round, square, triangle, polygon and Irish crochet motifs—from really simple to deliciously intricate—all waiting to be incorporated into your latest needlework projects.

Make scarves and blankets using the all-time favorite granny squares, or shawls using polygons.
Join circles (or throw in some squares) to make fun wall hangings, room dividers and more.
Use beautiful Irish crochet motifs to embellish garments, form the outside of a bag, or make into a brooch.
Find plenty of ideas for using color, from offbeat mono-and-duo-chromatic arrangements to splashy, multicolored pieces.

Mastering even just a few of these motifs will open you to endless possibilities. Separate sections explain all the crochet symbols used and show you how to assemble the arrangements.

Published in the same format as the bestselling Tuttle Publishing knitting dictionaries (Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible, 250 Japanese Knitting Stitches, Yoko Hatta's Japanese Knitting Stitches from Tokyo's Kazekobo Studio ), this book finally brings the same access and knowledge to crocheters.

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Advanced Origami

$18.95

Take your paper folding to an advanced level with this user-friendly origami book.

From shimmering hummingbirds to magnificent bats, from a stunning panther mask to graceful sea turtles, Michael G. LaFosse's complex and beautiful origami projects are well known around the world. Focusing on models from nature, Advanced Origami provides unparalleled instruction on how to create master-class level 3D origami paper folding projects. The origami designs are challenging—they require some folding experience—but the results are more origami art than craft. Paper folders will create projects that can be displayed or given as gifts.

Sophisticated origami or paper crafts fans will appreciate the unique origami designs along with complete detailed instructions and easy-to-follow color photos and diagrams. Advanced Origami also features information on paper selection and preparation, advanced techniques such as "wet folding" and making your own paper.

This origami book contains:

128 page, full-color book
15 original and challenging projects
Step-by-step instructions
Colorful diagrams and photographs
Advanced techniques and tips

In recent years origami has evolved beyond simple folding and creasing into a true art form akin to sculpture. For those seeking to learn origami at such a level, Advanced Origami provides all the essential information and techniques. Soon you will be able to design and fold your own origami sculptures!

Origami projects include:

North American Cardinal
Koi Fish
Origamido Butterfly
Pond Frog
And many more…

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Origami Gift Cards Ebook

$9.99

Sending personal notes has never been so much fun!

In today's digital world of emails and texting, only one thing is more exciting than receiving a handwritten message—receiving that message in a beautiful, hand-folded origami package! World-renowned origami artists Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander make it easy to create elegant, hand-crafted notes, envelopes and cards. Readers can use these to accompany a gift, commemorate a holiday or birthday, or just deliver a heartfelt message.

This kit includes everything folders need to get started: A full-color book with instructions for six sophisticated note folds and six inventive envelopes folds—plus 32 sheets of folding paper in 12 lovely, Asian-inspired patterns available to download and print for free.

Friends and family will be thrilled to receive hand-folded origami notes and envelopes in designs such as:

The handsomely framed "Ship Mates Pillow Envelope," with its incorporated two-piece note
The cleverly collapsed "Twist Note," a tessellated form that's as fun to fold as it is to receive
The "Sailboat Envelope," with its attractive nautical motif that doubles as a locking buckle
A "Flapping Bird Envelope" that sports the classic crane form with actual flapping wings
And many other origami notes and envelopes!

This origami kit includes:

An origami book with step-by-step instructions
12 enjoyable origami note & envelope projects
32 sheets of two-sided, patterned origami paper

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Origami Toy Monsters Kit Ebook

$6.99

**Winner of Creative Child Magazine 2015 Creative Play of the Year Award**

What could be more fun than making your own origami monster and watching it come to life!

With Origami Toy Monsters Kit, kids and parents alike will see their very own visually captivating paper craft creations, known as karakuri, traditional Japanese mechanized puppets, shudder and lurch right before their eyes!

The origami kit includes:

Full-colored, step-by-step instruction booklet
11 menacing interchangeable models for creations like The Kraken, Piranha Alien or The Creeping Hand and more
Colorful die-cut cardstock sheets for easy model assembly
Glue and other necessary assembly materials to save you a trip to the craft store

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Geometric Origami

$9.99

This impressive origami ebook contains everything you need to create beautiful, geometric origami sculptures.

Art and math intertwine in exciting and complex new ways in Geometric Origami Kit. World renowned origami artists Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander bring you this paper craft ebook where folding a piece of paper creates a new and wondrous origami object. In Geometric Origami, the initial folds are easily created, but once the basic building blocks are ready, the intricate combining of these pieces form new geometric origami sculptures that interlock into interchangeable origami puzzles. Ideal for demonstrating the sophistication and wonder of geometry, they can also be great conversation starting decorations for the home or office. This ebook and downloadable material provide the beginning folder with a series of fun, modular origami projects that represent a wide variety of subjects and techniques.

This origami ebook includes:

Full-color 64-page book
Step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams
Downloadable material

At a glance, Geometric Origami may seem too difficult to attempt, but once the methods are broken down and explained they are quite simple and can be completed by children and or beginning origami students. The intricate, multi-paper origami sculptures will put your paper folding skills on a whole new level and are excellent for use in the classroom, for art, math or geometry investigations.

Origami projects include:

Compass Star
Aster
Lightning Bolt Octahedron
Butterfly Ball
Picture Cube
Modular Crane
Sonobe Module and Cube
Magic Rose Cube

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Mind-Blowing Modular Origami

$16.95

Modular origami is the latest craze in paper folding!

These three-dimensional models are created from a number of small pieces of paper that are easily folded and then cleverly fit together to form a spectacular shape. They range from paper polyhedra to bristling buckyballs that are reminiscent of sea urchins—to ornate flower-like spheres.

Each piece of paper is held by the tension of the other papers—demonstrating the remarkable hidden properties of paper, which is at the same time flexible but also strong!

Author Byriah Loper has been creating modular origami sculptures for just five years, but in that time, he's pushed the upper limits of the art form with some of the largest, most complex geometric paper constructions ever assembled. While many geo-modular origami artists focus on creating dense floral spheres, Byriah has pioneered the open, linear "wire frame" approach, which results in a very complex-looking model that reveals the interior of its form. He exhibits his sculptures annually at the Origami USA convention in New York, and was recently a featured artist at the "Surface to Structure" exhibition at the Cooper Union gallery in the East Village.

A great way to learn origami, the easy-to-follow diagrams and step-by-step instructions in this book show you how to fold the paper components and then assemble them to create 22 incredible models. Each model is a new challenge, and the paper sculptures you create look fantastic on your desk or shelf!

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One Minute Paper Airplanes

$9.99

Get ready to fold and fly sturdy paper airplanes!

Origami author Andrew Dewar rediscovered his childhood love of paper airplanes in Japan working with Yasuaki Ninomiya (creator of the famous White Wings planes). His designs are incredibly easy to assemble and his book not only explains how to make paper planes, but how to tune them for better performance. For the daring paper airplane maker, he also gives tips on designing your own airplane models.

The helpful instruction book inside the kit provides clear, step-by-step instructions for each plane.

This paper airplane kit contains:

12 reliable and fast printable paper planes
32 page full-color origami booklet
Step-by-step instructions
Paper folding basics and tips

These awesome, high-performance planes are frustration-free—no glue needed, just a stapler and some imagination.

Origami airplanes include:

The lifelike Wasp
The Streaking Comet
The stealthy Stingray
The rocket-like X-15
And much more…

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Beautiful Origami Paper Wreaths

$16.99

These origami decorations may look complex and expensive, but they are actually easy to create and will never wilt or shed, making them highly economical!

Each wreath is assembled from a number of paper sheets that are folded and then cleverly slotted together. No glue or tape required! The ring itself is held together by the tension of the individual paper pieces using the techniques of modular origami. Full-color, step-by-step instructions help you fold and assemble these beautiful pieces.

Different designs are provided for each month of the year—33 in all—and you can endlessly vary the colors and materials, which are readily available in any craft store.

Here are just a few of the seasonal and festive themes found in this book:

Valentine Hearts
Spring Cherry Blossoms
Tulips and Roses
Shooting Stars
Goldfish and Bunnies
Fall Harvest
Christmas
And many more!

This is a simple and creative way to add touches of beauty to your home or to create low-cost decorations for weddings, parties, holidays, and other special occasions.

These versatile designs can be used in many creative ways:

Wall and door hangings
Table centerpieces
Tree ornaments and toppers
Doorknob hangers
Picture frames

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Modern Japanese Crochet

$16.99

15 amazing stitches, 10 simple lessons, and 25 glorious projects.

Modern Japanese Crochet casts the classic stitches you think you know in a totally new light, showing them in ways that add striking textures and contrasts to handcrafted pieces. For the experienced needlework enthusiast, this book is a revelation—the perfect introduction to the unique Japanese style of crocheting and charted patterns.

Clear instructions, schematics, and charts walk you through exciting Japanese-style projects in this book, which include:

An elegant shawl or blanket festooned with flowers
A gorgeous scarf with a cascade of delicate, understated frills
A bag or pouch in a cheerful strawberry stitch
A brioche-stitched bowl that makes a wonderful home for your yarn
A star-stitched shoulder pouch or hat that is a charming way to play with colors
Plus much more—charming bags, scarves, hats, and handwear that help you try more fabulous stitches!

The introduction by Gayle Roehm explains how Japanese crochet diagrams work, allowing you to stitch these fantastic patterns and projects easily. A section on stitch techniques walks you through the basic stitches, adding and decreasing, binding, and finishing.

The inspiring photos are all the invitation you need to grab your hook and get started!

**New Ebook Files Distributed July 27, 2022**

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Complete Book of Origami Polyhedra

$15.99

Learn to fold incredible geometric origami models from "The Queen of Modular Origami!"

In this book, Tomoko Fuse—Japan's most famous living origami artist—shows you how to create amazing polyhedral models using the techniques of modular origami (where many paper sheets are folded then locked together without glue or tape).

Make 64 intriguing modular models, including:

Stackable Modules—The perfect starting point for novices, these simple constructions result in stunning three-dimensional forms
3-D Stars—Dazzling decorative starbursts that look great on a Christmas tree, on your mantle—or even in an art gallery
Manifold Modulars—"Inception-like" models in which individual modular constructions themselves become modules within a larger piece
Cubes and Boxes—Perfect for gift giving—and there is no finer teacher for these than renowned origami box specialist Tomoko Fuse
And many more!

*Recommended for experienced folders and up*

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Geometric Origami Mini Kit Ebook

$9.95

This compact origami kit contains everything you need to create beautiful, geometric origami sculptures.

Art and math intertwine in exciting and complex new ways in Geometric Origami Kit. World renowned origami artists Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander bring you this paper craft kit where folding a piece of paper creates a new and wondrous origami object. In Geometric Origami, the initial folds are easily created, but once the basic building blocks are ready, the intricate combining of these pieces form new geometric origami sculptures that interlock into interchangeable origami puzzles. Ideal for demonstrating the sophistication and wonder of geometry, they can also be great conversation starting decorations for the home or office. This kit and downloadable video provide the beginning folder with a series of fun, modular origami projects that represent a wide variety of subjects and techniques.

This origami kit includes:

Full-color 32-page book
Step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams
Downloadable or streamable video tutorials

At a glance, Geometric Origami may seem too difficult to attempt, but once the methods are broken down and explained they are quite simple and can be completed by children and or beginning origami students. The intricate, multi-paper origami sculptures will put your paper folding skills on a whole new level and are excellent for use in the classroom, for art, math or geometry investigations.

Origami projects include:

Harlequin Cube
Chevron Pinwheel
Dazzle Star
Hedgehog Dado
Stellated Octahedron

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New Sashiko

$17.99

An innovative new style of sashiko from a leading embroidery and patchwork artist!

Prolific embroiderer, quilter and author sashikonami combines her love of sashiko with her fondness for piecework to create a whole new style of sashiko stitches and applications. Some of these patchworks give you a chance to play with patterns, colors and textures to create strikingly original bags, pouches, tableware and accessories.

The 11 sashiko stitches (three of them original) and 23 projects presented in this book feature:

Rows of uneven running stitches to create jagged stripe and check patterns that look fantastic on any item
Fun asymmetrical patterns created with white threads on pastel fabrics to create brightly-colored textured table settings
Traditional stitches applied to vividly-colored fabrics (often with two different thread colors) for a radical new look
Contrasting stitches on patches to create charming tote bags, potholders and more!

Running stitches are free and relaxed. Straight stitches form easy geometric shapes—like a triangle with a stem to make a fun, minimalist flower. Elements from traditional patterns are recombined in fresh and exciting ways. Try them on your jeans, your floor pillows or in a full-sized quilt, and enjoy adding your own personality to these projects. There is no end to the great ideas that you will find in this book!

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Complete Origami Kit Ebook

$6.99

Ideal for kids and origami beginners—The Complete Origami Kit provides hours of fun and enjoyment for the whole family!

This easy origami kit includes everything you need to create a wide assortment of beautiful origami! It contains clear and easy-to-follow instructions for creating 30 projects including step-by-step diagrams that make folding as easy as 1-2-3. Also included are 96 sheets of specially produced origami folding paper plus two sheets of gold metallic paper for truly dazzling effects.

The origami kit contains:

2 full-colored, 32-page booklets
Step-by-step instructions
Colorful diagrams and illustrations
30 fun projects
98 sheets of high-quality, double-sided origami paper
6x6 inch size
A variety of different colors

Complete Origami Kit provides you this stunning collection of origami projects that will have you creating origami models in no time!

Origami projects include:

Crane
Sailboat
Kimono
Flowers
Ship
Rabbit
Dog
And many more…

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Art of Chabana

$7.99

The Art of Chabana is devoted to the exquisite art of Japanese flower arranging for the tea ceremony.

Chabana is a simple arrangement of floral or other plant material traditionally placed in the tokonoma, or alcove, of the room in which the tea ceremony is performed. There are no rules in arranging Chabana, the author tells us, no special measurements or geometric patterns, Rather, the creator of a Chabana must use his imagination and, most of all, a special inspiration from within.

The author gives practical flower arranging guidelines and discusses in length more than 100 flowers that are suitable for Chabana, explaining exactly how they can be used and the most appropriate seasons for their display. The book includes a complete list of plants with names in English, Japanese, and Latin.

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Paper Flower Note Cards

$16.99

Create your own elegant greeting cards with the beauty of lifelike paper flowers!

Paper Flower Note Cards provides all the information you need. With just scissors, craft glue and a few sheets of colorful heavyweight paper, anyone can create stunning floral gift cards, gift toppers and place cards in no time at all!

Emiko Yamamoto's simple step-by-step instructions explain how to cut and assemble each card for flawless results every time. Templates provided in the back of the book are reusable and allow you to reproduce the designs many times.

This collection includes more than 30 dazzling designs for creative notes and floral decorations:

Pop-up cards with petals that gently splay when the card is opened
Decorative cards with three-dimensional flowers across the surface
Elegant & subtle floral silhouette cards
Cards for specific occasions like birthdays, weddings, baby showers, Father's Day, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Halloween or Christmas
Seasonal cards that can be customized for any occasion year round

At the heart of each design is a beautiful flower, and there are many to choose from

Rose
Peony
Carnation
Hydrangea
Cosmos
Morning glory
Sunflower
Poinsettia
And more!

You'll dazzle your friends and family with these handmade works of art!

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280 Japanese Lace Stitches

$19.99

Embrace the Japanese concept of ma (negative space) with these delicate lace stitches.

280 Japanese Lace Stitches is a fun and informative resource for experienced knitters. This book is filled with a wonderful variety of beautiful, openwork stitch patterns, including leaf patterns, diamonds, circles and waves—perennial favorites that can be applied to every type of project, from sweaters to blankets. With full-color photos and expert explanations of the symbols and patterns, knitters can expand their knowledge of this elegant and classic style.

11 basic projects give you a chance to try some of these patterns right away. These gentle introductions include such accessories as:

A stripe-textured shawl
A short cowl
Handwarmers with a circle pattern
A versatile winter hat
And more!

Japanese knitting guru Gayle Roehm introduces the patterns and explains the ins and outs of Japanese knitting. A handy index allows you to search for patterns by number of steps and stitches required, so you can shop from the intricacy side of the menu. A section on how to knit the symbols takes you step-by-step through the stitches used in this book.

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Origami City Ebook

$9.99

**Winner Creative Child Magazine 2018 Preferred Choice Award**

Kids will love folding their own cars, trucks, trains and planes with this easy origami kit! Origami City Kit contains 40 printable origami papers for exciting models like trains, cars, firetrucks, helicopters, motorcycles and delivery vans, plus trees and houses, plus bonus instructions for an origami tower and a bridge! Kids will have many hours of fun playing in the city, and it's a great way for them to experience the tactile joys of paper folding while fueling their imaginations!

Beginning origami folders can create their own world with the exciting origami models and stickers in this origami-for-kids kit, including:

A Train Locomotive with a Conductor
A Firetruck with Dalmatian and Firefighter
A Sailboat with a Captain
A Helicopter with a Pilot
And many more!

Each colorful model comes with simple instructions and matching double-sided origami sheets that can be easily folded in a few seconds.

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Origami Masters Ebook

$15.99

Learn to fold original paper models designed by the world's leading origami masters!

In Origami Masters Kit, origami artist and author Nick Robinson presents 20 delightful designs by master paper folders from around the globe. This book includes full-color instructions, as well as accompanying online video tutorials for each model.

Origami Masters Kit features original designs by the following famous artists:

Akira Yoshizawa — The late Japanese origami grand master who was largely responsible for creating and popularizing the art of origami as we know it today
Michael LaFosse — An internationally renowned master folder, teacher, paper maker and author who has been designing pieces inspired by nature for over 40 years
David Brill — An award-winning British folder who has produced a series of groundbreaking designs that seem to come to life in the closing stages
Paul Jackson — A Tel Aviv-based origami instructor, author and longtime artist known for an unorthodox approach to folding and his pleated and tessellated models
Jun Maekawa — A Japanese origami artist known for popularizing the use of crease patterns in designing origami models
Nick Robinson — A renowned British origami artist and prolific author known for his wide range of models
Paula Versnick — A Dutch folder who started designing origami when she couldn't find the model she wanted
And 10 other world-renowned origami masters!

The 20 original designs include:

The incredible "Kawasaki Rose" — an intricate model that established Toshikazu Kawasaki as a world-class origami designer
The "Triskelion" — Robert Foord's mesmerizing modular model with a spiral center that resembles the swirl of a blossom
"Yoshizawa's Baby Rabbit" — a delightfully simple model from Japan's greatest master that perfectly captures the essence of the subject
Plus many others — perfect for giving as gifts or decorating your home and office

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Amazing Origami

$9.99

Origami paper with stunning Japanese traditional prints and fun and simple folding instructions!

Amazing Origami is designed for origami paper folders of all ages and all skill levelsfrom novices up to more experienced folders. It provides everything you need to create exciting and original origami art. The gorgeous folding papers feature delicate patterns with gold detailing, recalling the one-of-a-kind traditional designs used in the Japanese kimono fabrics from a bygone era.

This origami ebook contains:

A full-colored 64-page booklet
Clear step-by-step instruction and diagrams
17 fun-to-do projects
Downloadable folding sheets

One of the wonderful aspects of origami is its simplicity. The paper folder needs nothing more than something to foldno glue, no tape, no string or wirejust a piece of paper! Though the materials are simple, origami exemplifies the ability of the human mind to solve problems and create a beautiful harmony. Origami is relaxing and peaceful, but it is also fun and exciting to discover new ways to fold paper. With Amazing Origami's simple instructions, origami beginners will be able to get started immediately. With the beautiful, Japanese origami paper, experienced paper folders can create unique origami art.

Origami projects include:

Luna Moth
Tortoise
Carp
Leaf
Peacock
Butterfly
Koi
Chinese Pinwheel
And many more

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It's a Small World Felted Friends

$12.95

Create over 30 cute felted animals with this easy-to-use needle felting book.

There's something for everyone in this needle felting book, and all the projects are easy to make. Great for all levels, beginners can learn the basics and experienced felters can pick up tips on how to work with new colors and details.

Thorough instructions for each project show you how to take wool roving to make the basic shapes and blend them seamlessly. A special step-by-step section shows you how easy even the most complex piece can be, and how any small figure can be made into an accessory you can carry or wear.

These cute miniature animals range from the wonderfully realistic to enchantingly adorable. Included in this book are:

An Elephant all decked out for festival day
A Queen's Guard and a Dutch Girl in traditional dress
A Mama Kangaroo with her Joey
An enchanting Teddy Bear
Cute accessories featuring foods and flags from different lands
Felt scenery to set the stage for your felt creations
And a lot more!

The projects range from about 2-4 inches high and instructions are included for turning a few of your felt creations into fun dangly accessories. A full lesson takes you through one of the projects from beginning to end, covering all the basics to ensure that you have all the skills you need to make any fuzzy friend you want. Put your felting needle to work!

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Amazing Japanese Crochet Stitches

$18.99

From elegant to funky, popular designer Keiko Okamoto presents a wide selection of crochet stitches in this valuable reference.

Amazing Japanese Crochet Stitches includes versatile stitch patterns that can be used in just about any piece. Whether you want to recreate an Irish lace in creamy neutrals or play with stitches that stand out for their unusual shape and dimension, this book has it all. You'll find designs for unusual yarns, unique stitch patterns and some amazing edgings.

Seven practice projects help you cut loose with some creative application, including:

Two elegant, lacy shawls
Two fun flowery necklaces
A bohemian vest in neutral tones
A wildly embellished rainbow scarf
The most one-of-a-kind bag you'll ever see

A technical section demonstrates the stitches step-by-step, so readers can become familiar with crocheting in the Japanese style.

Amazing Japanese Crochet Stitches is a joy for the experienced crocheter, and a valuable reference for needlecraft enthusiasts everywhere!

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Story-gami Kit Ebook

$4.99

Act out cute stories while you fold origami projects with this unique and easy origami kit.

The joy in folding origami is often found in the deceptively simple magic of transforming a single piece of paper into a recognizable object. All too often, the steps it takes to transform paper into origami designs can be frustrating.

Story-gami Kit is an innovative new paper craft kit from world-renowned origami artists, Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander who have created entire storylines around characters Righty and Lefty and their adventures climbing mountains, going on boat rides, and hanging out with bunnies. Each story's end results in a finished piece of origami, like an elegant butterfly, a jumping frog or a flapping bird and allowing anyone to discover the magic in creating something beautiful out of a simple piece of paper. Through the mnemonic of storytelling, LaFosse and Alexander make origami paper folding easy for those with any level of skill and a whole lot of fun. The unique method of storytelling makes this a great origami-for-kids kit and an excellent way to learn origami.

This origami kit includes:

Full color, 80-page origami book
Clear step-by-step instruction and diagrams
18 fun origami projects
90 minutes of downloadable instructional video

Story-gami Kit is unlike any other origami kit. Children will love acting out the stories in the book as the fold their new origami creations!

Origami projects include:

Penguin
Tulip Plant With Blossom
Tabletop Racing Duck
Fortune Cookie Box
Kanji The Dog
And many more…

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Origami Birds

$6.99

Make colorful and fun origami birds with this easy origami ebook.

Cranes, swans and macaws are just a few of the gorgeous birds you can create with this paper craft origami ebook. World renowned origami artist Michael LaFosse introduces Origami Birds with craft projects for the beginner or the intermediate paper folder looking to expand their repertoire. This unique collection of origami designs will help you create folded paper models of common and exotic birds from around the world. Use it to craft eye-catching origami for your friends, to beautify your homeor as a wonderful gift for bird lovers.

All of the folds are simple enough to be origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami.
The origami ebook contains:

2 full-colored, 32-page booklets
Clear step-by-step instructions
Easy-to-follow diagrams
20 simple origami bird projects

Origami Birds provides you this stunning collection of origami projects that will have you creating your own personal aviary in no time!

Origami projects include:

Crane
Swallow
Cardinal
Phoenix
Macaw
And many more

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Michael LaFosse's Origami Butterflies

$19.95

Fold beautiful papercraft butterflies with this easy origami book.

Whimsical, exquisite and fragile, butterflies and moths have enchanted and inspired people for centuries. Origami artist Michael G. LaFosse is no exception. His original butterfly paper-folding techniques are a dramatic new development in origami—which some have hailed as the most important advance in origami since the first paper cranes appeared centuries ago. Hundreds of LaFosse butterflies have been featured in exhibitions around the world and his iconic designs are now eagerly sought and widely imitated by folding enthusiasts everywhere.

Michael LaFosse's Origami Butterflies presents original paper folding projects from LaFosse's extensive butterfly and moth repertoire, including all his personal favorites. This collection has many rarely-seen origami designs, and several of the models illustrate new technical and design achievements made possible by the ingenious "LaFosse Origami Butterfly Folding System." This exciting new book represents the culmination of a lifetime of designing and perfecting the art of origami butterflies. It contains everything you need to create your own unique collection.

This origami book contains

112 page, full-color book
26 original designs
Step-by-step instructions
Colorful diagrams and pictures
Advanced paper folding techniques and tips
Streamable or downloadable online videos

These elegant forms—each created from a single square sheet of paper without cutting or glue—showcase the versatility of the origami folding system. All are deceptively simple, yet provide a solid foundation for creative flights of fancy in the hands of an experienced folder. Clear step-by-step instructions show you how to make hundreds of different variations by making small adjustments to a few key paper folds! Whether dry-folded from recycled candy wrappers or wet-folded from expensive handmade papers, these designs exemplify the best aspects of the paper folder's art today.

Origami butterflies include:

A Butterfly for Vanessa Gould
The Butterfly for Robert Lang
A Butterfly for Eric Joisel
A Swallowtail for Guy Kawasaki
The Boston Butterfly
The Mudarri Luna Moth

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Japanese Paper Toys Kit

$6.99

Make moveable origami projects with this great beginner-level origami kit!

Origami Paper Toys Kit is a unique paper craft kit that brings together the of art paper folding and the fun of moveable toys. Amaze your friends as you watch your origami paper creations wiggle, walk, tumble, shuffle and spin right before your eyes! No need to learn origami folding, painting or cutting—just punch fold and enjoy!

This easy origami kit contains:

A full-colored 64-page booklet
Clear step-by-step instruction and easy-to-follow diagrams
24 fun-to-do projects with 16 pre-cut cardstock characters
40 double-sided sheets of durable folding & construction papers
2 different paper sizes and many colors

The step-by-step diagrams clearly show how an origami model is assembled as well as how it will move. Basic explanations of tools and techniques mean that the creative folder will soon be folding their own original karakuri origami creations!

Origami projects include:

Sumo Wrestlers
Bobbing Bird
Jumping Frog
Lola the Ladybug
And many more…

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Tomoko Fuse's Origami Boxes

$12.99

With this origami-how-to book, learn how to fold unique gift boxes that are as unique as the treasures they hold!

Considered the most famous living origami master, Tomoko Fuse is known for her expertise in box-folding and other origami paper craft styles. The simple flat box, or tato, is an excellent introduction to the art of beginner origami and allows readers to "start small," then build to more intricate pieces.

Handmade paper boxes are an expression of origami crafts at their very best. Experiment with different thicknesses, textures, and origami paper designs of paper for a true one-of-a-kind presentation.

Step by step instructions and diagrams guide you from start to finish as you create:

Flat boxes in several different shapes
Boxes with multifaceted tops
Box tops with spiraled flourishes
And so much more

Origami box folding is a relaxing and satisfying craft for all levels of expertise and—with a little practice and this easy origami book—gift-giving will never be the same.

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Keiko Okamoto's Japanese Knitting Stitches

$18.99

Keiko Okamoto's Japanese Knitting Stitches presents 150 exquisite knitting and crochet stitches from one of Japan's most prolific and innovative designers. Her designs range from classic to ethnic to quirky—in colors ranging from earthy to vivid.

Keiko Okamoto is recognized around the world for her colorful and textural stitches, and this book features beautiful color photos showing the full potential of these stitch patterns. An introduction by veteran Japanese knitting expert Gayle Roehm—translator of Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible and 250 Japanese Knitting Stitches—explains the ins and outs of using the Japanese-style knitting charts and executing the stitches in a way that is simple and easy for all knitters to understand.

Full instructions and diagrams for crochet and knitting projects offer a chance to put these stitches to use.

These projects include:

A cardigan with charming crocheted strawberry garland
A multi-colored, fringed neck wrap
A pair of funky, sculptural arm-warmers—toasty and multi-textured
A charming Fair Isle knitted basket bag
A pair of fluffy, cuffed mittens
An elegant A-line textured wool sweater suitable for any body type
A chic Nordic-patterned short coat

This book will be a prized addition to every knitter's library, and a favorite reference for years to come!

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Origami Made Easy Ebook

$9.99

The best origami kit for beginners—make simple and fun paper craft projects—everything you need is included in the box!

This essential origami guide clearly explains the folding directions and shows you how to read the diagrams and perform the folding actions in a series of simple and easy step-by-step lessons.

You'll also learn about different types of origami paper, how to make a perfect square from any sheet of paper (for example a letter-sized or A4 sheet) and how to fold origami "bases" which can be made into any number of other origami shapes—many of which are demonstrated in this book! By following the simple instructions in this book (and the accompanying YouTube videos) you'll quickly learn the basic techniques and notation of origami.

This origami-for-beginners kit includes:

A full-color, 96-page origami book
Simple step-by-step folding instructions
14 fun and easy projects
60 sheets of double-sided, high-quality origami paper
15 different patterns and colors
Step-by-step video tutorials

Origami Made Easy Kit opens up a whole world of interesting possibilities in paper folding! Pretty soon you will be amazing your friends and creating interesting new objects just starting with a plain piece of paper and folding it up in a minute or two. Voila!

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Origami Monsters

$5.95

Make spooky origami monsters and space creatures with this easy origami book.

Green Gremlins, Cycops and Bat Birds are just a few of the colorful monsters you will create with this ghoulishly fun book of Japanese paper folding. Origami Monsters presents 23 fun-filled origami monster design projects. The monsters in this book, all original designs, were displayed at the 1985 World Origami Exhibition sponsored by the Nippon Origami Association. The fun is within the 4 "bodies" that paper folders assemble, which are interchangeable with any of the monsters. The book provides step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow colored diagrams—folders will be able to create their own world of fascinating 3D origami model monsters!

Use it to craft eye-catching origami for your friends, to decorate your room—or as a wonderful gift for paper craft lovers. All of the folds are simple enough to be origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami. None of the projects require paint or tools so just grab some origami paper and start folding right away!

This origami book contains:

32 page, full-color book
23 monster origami projects
Easy-to-follow instructions
Colorful diagrams and photos

Origami Monsters is a great value, requires no previous paper folding experience and is great for kids and family craft projects, as well as within the office or a classroom setting.

Origami projects include:

Spider Man
Space Fox
The Mummy
Cyclops
And many more…

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Out of This World Paper Airplanes Ebook

$14.99

Fold and launch world record-setting paper airplanes!

Paper plane aficionados watched in awe when Takuo Toda launched his Zero Fighter and set the current Guinness World Record for longest paper airplane flight duration. This landmark kit marks the first time this celebrity paper airplane designer's models have been published outside of Japan—and his fans have been waiting!

Toda is a legend with his own museum, where he exhibits his more than 700 original airplane and spaceship designs—including many award-winners. In this paper airplane kit, Toda shares his 12 best designs, including his Zero Fighter and three signature space shuttles.

The 12 models in this kit include:

The Stag Beetle
The Shooter
The Icarus
The Jupiter Space Shuttle
And the world-record holding Zero Fighter!

These high-performance papers have folding lines already printed on them, so they are easy for anyone to create. No glue or other materials are needed—everything is right in the box!

This origami kit includes:

A 64 page full-color book with step-by-step instructions
Tips on aerodynamics and flying
12 original designs
48 printable sheets of airplane folding paper

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Origami Pets and Other Animals

$16.99

This exciting book shows you how to fold realistic models of your favorite pets, zoo animals and other wildlife!

Master origami designer Muneji Fuchimoto's clear instructions show you how to fold 30 amazing animal and insect models, including the following:

Five different popular dog breeds—complete with stylish foldable outfits
A cute little paper cat
Less conventional pet models, including a miniature pig, mouse and turtle
Safari wildlife, including an elephant with tusks, a lion with a mane and a chimpanzee with a contrasting posterior
A brown bear with a freshly-caught salmon in its mouth—folded from a single sheet of paper!
And so much more!

These models are intermediate-level origami projects, and require some prior folding knowledge for the best experience.

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Tropical Colors

$8.99

In this stunning book, renowned Thai floral artist Sakul Intakul combines colorful tropical flowers, exotic foliage and other unusual design materials in refreshingly original floral displays suitable for any occasion and any setting. Photographed in the spectacular, contemporary homes of Thailand's leading artists, designers and professionals, the simple but imaginative floral displays evoke the essence of a modern Asian style.

This refreshingly original book goes beyond the everyday—elevating tropical flowers from mere floral arrangements to meditative floral "art installations" that serve as dramatic design centerpieces in contemporary tropical homes. Created from a combination of exotic and colorful tropical flowers, plant materials—fibers and leaves from the banana and coconut, twigs from the bamboo—and other less orthodox materials like wire netting, the arrangements harmoniously blend a strong, usually three-dimensional structure with the sweet and subtle elements of flowers. Allow Tropical Colors to inspire you, adding a gorgeous Asian flair to your home!

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ABC's of Origami

$6.95

Create simple and elegant papercraft models with this classic origami book.

The ABC's of Origami is the ideal educational origami paper craft book for children. Arranged in the traditional ABC book sequence, this charming book displays a key word in English along with an origami folding exercise. Japanese translations of each featured word teach some Japanese language, as well.

This easy origami book contains:

31 page, full-color book
26 (of course!) origami projects
Step-by-step directions
Colorful diagrams and pictures

The ABC's of Origami is the perfect book for kids and parents to work on together, as well as an educational origami art tool in the classroom. Use it to craft eye-catching origami for your friends, to beautify your homeor as a wonderful gift for paper craft lovers. All of the folds are simple enough to be origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami. None of the projects require paint or glue so just grab some origami paper and start folding right away!

Origami projects include:

Albatross
Boat
Crow
Deer
Elephant
Flamingo
And origami projects G-Z!

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Extreme Distance Paper Airplanes

$16.99

Fold and fly the record-setting distance paper airplanes created by Japan's top designer!

Japanese paper airplane designer Takuo Toda is a living legend in Japan, having won every major competition and published over 30 books.

This book presents a collection of the very best long-distance paper airplanes, including the record-setting model that achieved a flight of 202 feet [61.82-meters]! These high-performance paper planes are all very easy to fold, and fly for incredibly long distances.

In this ebook edition, you'll receive downloadable templates for all 32 uniquely designed paper airplanes. Simply print, cut, and fold to bring them to life! Each plane has a unique design and flight characteristics. They include:

Sleek darts like the Lancer Zero that can withstand great launch forces
The cool Arrow Fighter with its distinctive barbs
The amazing Praying Mantis with its forward-swept stabilizing fins
The Shark with its aggressive styling and large vertical stabilizer
The Air King, the current record holder for longest flight distance in Japan!
And many more!

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Fantastic Felted Cats

$14.99

An irresistible felting book for cat lovers!

From playful tabbies to fierce black cats, this book shows you how to create felted felines in every shape and posture: crouching, preening, stretching, napping and ready to pounce!

Master Japanese felting artist and teacher (and a great cat lover himself) Housetsu Sato shows you how to become an expert in capturing a cat's essential form and character—especially at the kitten stage, when they are full of surprises.

In this book Sato teaches you how to:

Form the basic shapes and cat body parts
Create a variety of familiar cat poses and postures
Add realistic textures and markings to the fur
Give unique expressions to your cat faces

Along the way, he shows you how to infuse your felted friends with a playful sense of "cattitude," including how to incorporate fur from your real kitties into your felted models.

Detailed instructions and photos for each cat piece, fur texture and marking make these projects friendly even if you are new to felting. Printable full-size templates help you form the correct shapes and proportions, and brief lessons in cat anatomy help you make your felted cats truly lifelike. Photos showing variations on the poses and markings make it easy to envision your own cat's likeness emerging from your hands.

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Japanese Paper Crafting

$4.99

Make homemade Japanese paper and fold it into beautiful and decorative forms with this Japanese papercraft book.

In Japanese Paper Crafting, world-renowned paper artist Michael G. LaFosse of the Origamido Studio teaches you all the essential techniques needed to make your own beautiful handmade washi paper at home. The book's clear and simple step-by-step instructions, diagrams and photographs show you not only how to create your own handmade paper using inexpensive and easy-to-find materials—but how to turn your handmade papers into exquisite paper craft objects. Readers will enjoy crafting 17 original LaFosse designs using their very own handmade washi papers!

With Japanese Paper Crafting you can:

Make your own traditional-style Japanese papers. Learn two traditional Japanese methods of papermaking, and try your hand at creating truly distinctive papers.
Create 17 exquisite projects that feature your own handmade paper—or any other paper in your craft collection.

This book is the perfect gift for anyone who loves scrapbooking, making handmade gift cards, origami and paper crafts in general. Making your own washi paper is the natural starting point for creating high-quality paper craft objects of any type. The fabulous projects in the book include:

Notebooks
Purses
Wallets
Gift Cards
Desktop Accessories
And many more…

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Origami Activities for Kids

$10.99

Turn sheets of paper into exciting 3D flowers, animals and accessories—no previous origami experience necessary!

Origami, the Japanese art of folding paper, is not just a great craft activity—it's an exciting way to expand your imagination. Children will have many hours of fun folding the easy origami projects in this book and learning about the surprising art of paper folding.

This origami book for kids has been revised and reformatted; geared specifically to 8-12 year olds, it is an introduction to Japanese culture and crafts. With full-color photos, step-by-step instructions, and 8 sheets of downloadable origami paper, beginning folders can master the straightforward designs.

The 19 origami projects include:

Lotus Flower
Japanese Fan
Chopstick Wrapper
Dollar-Bill Dragon
Chinese Zodiac
Traditional Crane
Japanese Daruma Doll
And many more…

Learning how to fold two-dimensional paper squares into three-dimensional objects is not only fun, but helps develop hand-eye coordination and spatial skills by engaging a child's whole brain. Each paper model explores an important aspects of Asian culture—creating an appreciation and awareness of cultural differences in children.

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Easy Money Origami Ebook

$14.99

It's time to get creative with your finances and turn your money into real art!

These 15 dollar bill origami projects range from simple to challenging—perfect for origami folders of all types. Clear step-by-step instructions allow you to fold up creative projects in no time at all.

This ebook comes with:

Full-color instructions
Free online demonstration videos
Printable practice "dollar bills"

Diversify your folded money portfolio with original origami projects like:

The simple Tree and Heart—perfect for origami beginners
The Cube, Pyramid and Octahedron—three elegant polyhedra models for the mathematically inclined
A cute Cat and graceful Butterfly make memorable gifts or tips
The challenging Lobster awaits those who've mastered all the other models!

Money origami art is perfect for gift giving, tipping and just for fun!

Cover image for Easy Money Origami Ebook, isbn: 9781462920884

Origami Japanese Paper Folding

$12.95

This easy origami book is perfect for kids or beginners looking to try their hand at paper crafts!

Perfect for the beginner. Featuring 50 simple origami designs, Origami Japanese Paper Folding introduces a variety of simple paper craft projects, including:

a cat
a peacock
a giraffe
a rabbit

As well as other exciting creations, like:

a spaceship
a jet plane
a motorboat
a treasure box

Origami Japanese Paper Folding uses easy-to-follow illustrations and instructions for each project. At the end of the book, there is also a section on practical applications for your completed origami crafts.

Author Florence Sakade is a well-known Origami practitioner and designer of various books on Japan. After making your way through all the beginner origami projects in Origami Japanese Paper Folding, you won't be a novice anymore!

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Origami Greeting Cards

$5.99

Fold fun and colorful origami greeting cards with this easy origami book!

Origami Greeting Cards bring the traditional beauty of Japanese paper folding to contemporary greeting cards. Regardless of your age or folding ability, creating fanciful or elegant cards if simple and fun.

Step-by-step easy-to-follow instructions show you how to fold over 40 origami object, from flowers and trees to clouds and castles. These can be arranged in a variety of pleasing designs to create personalized cards appropriate for any season of occasion.

Origami designs include:

Wildflower
Star
Heart
Snowflake
Thundercloud
Rocket
And many more…

Cover image for Origami Greeting Cards, isbn: 9781462908257

Next Generation Paper Airplanes Ebook

$14.95

Engineered for extreme performance, these paper airplanes are fun to fold and guaranteed to impress.

Noted paper engineer Sam Ita has deconstructed and reengineered a collection of paper airplane projects to create a series of innovative, never-before-seen folding patterns. Sam kept the step-by-step folding instructions straightforward enough for even beginners to get in on the fun. With the instructional downloadable material and enough custom-designed folding paper to make 56 planes, this ebook has everything you need to get these fresh flyers soaring in no time at all.

This paper airplanes ebook contains:

Full-color 48 page booklet
Clear, step-by-step diagrams and instructions
12 airplane models
56 pre-printed, high-quality origami paper sheets

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My First Origami Kit Ebook

$9.99

**Winner of Creative Child Magazine 2015 Preferred Choice Award**

Children and beginners can make fun and simple origami projects with this great origami kit.

My First Origami Kit is the perfect, affordable introductory kit for kids and parents to learn and master the joys of origami together. If you've never done origami before, My First Origami Kit is a great origami kit for beginners. It is filled with origami of all kinds—birds, beasts, vehicles, even a teddy bear that talks when you open and close its arms.

The folding fun begins with the specially designed origami papers. Both sides are decorated based on the subject—feathers for the duck, metal plates for the airplane, scales for the cobra, and other surprises. You'll end up with a great looking paper model no matter which side you start with. You can add fun stickers to your finished models—to make eyes, ears, paws, and other features.

This easy origami kit contains:

Full-colored instructional booklet
Easy-to-follow instructions
22 origami-for-kids projects
150 detailed stickers
60 two-sided folding sheets
Origami paper is pre-colored

This kit is sure to keep kids engaged and happy for hours. They'll be so proud of their very first origami—and you'll be happy to display them!

Origami projects include:

Penny Penguin
Sea Surfer
Caramel Bear
Magic Box
Hugo Pig
And many more…

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Super Cute Origami Ebook

$14.99

**Winner of the Moonbeam Children's Book Award Bronze Medal**

Kids ages 6 to 11 will love this adorably cute collection of easy origami crafts that can be customized in endless ways.

Follow chibi manga mascots Kami Kami and Orihime as they show you how to fold up the models, and then how to personalize them in thousands of ways. The possibilities are limitless!

Surprise your friends with your creativity! Create adorable kawaii figures and learn fascinating facts about the countries and cultures that have inspired the designs.

Origami projects include:

The Cupcake: Cute, sweet, and almost good enough to eat
The Crown: Dazzle your subjects with a wearable tiara
The Daruma Doll:Fold up this lucky Japanese character and make a wish as you color in one eye. Color the other eye when your wish is granted!
Maneki Neko: An auspicious Japanese cat who brings good fortune. Fold and decorate a personalized kitty for each of your friends!
A Pair of Matryoshka Dolls: The famously adorable Russian nesting dolls
And many more fascinating projects!

This origami book will keep kids busy for hours as they let their imaginations go wild. They can even decorate their finished products with glitter, rhinestones, washi tape and more!

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Mending With Kids

$18.99

Kids are tough on their clothes…Fortunately, they're creative too!

Mending With Kids shows you how to make kids' torn and stained clothes wearable again using a variety of simple sewing and decorating techniques that foster kids' participation. It includes helpful tips and techniques for patching, collage (with felt and fabrics), iron-ons, stenciling, darning, embroidery, hand-painting, and much more—including templates for making your own patches and stencils!

Best of all, most of these techniques are easy enough for kids to join in and put their personal stamp on their clothes—which they absolutely love doing! And with your supervision, they'll pick up practical skills along the way.

In this book, you'll find practical ideas and advice on clothes-savers like:

Using added bands of fabric to cover, patch and lengthen jeans and trousers (kids outgrow them so fast!)
Combining patching with embroidery to make a repair into a design element
Embroidering around holes to make them look like part of the original design (make a worm hole in an embroidered apple, for instance!)
Turning an iron-on patch into a canvas for your kid's artistry—just grab some permanent markers and have fun
Covering stains with a creative use of paint (use the stencil patterns in this book, or use ready-made stencils to add favorite animals, cars, flowers and more)
And many other ideas that turn clothing repair into a shared adventure!

It's a win-win-win collaboration—you, your kids, and this book!

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Origami Activities for Children

$9.95

Make simple origami-for-kids projects with this easy origami book.

Ideal for home or school use, Origami Activities for Children is a classic origami paper craft book that includes fun projects organized by seasons and U.S. holidays and offers varying levels of difficulty so that every child—from the origami beginner to the experienced paper folder—will find something of interest. Teachers will also find this origami book to be a great help in their classroom. Colorful examples, suggested grade levels, time requirement, and necessary materials have been included as teaching aids.

There are a total of 20 fun-to-do projects including three types of boats for Columbus Day, Jack-O-Lanterns for Halloween, Old Saint Nick and much more! Each project has clear step-by-step instructions and fully colored, easy-to-follow diagrams making this affordable origami book a great way to learn origami!

This origami book contains:

64 page, full-color book
20 fun children's origami projects
Step-by-step instructions
Detailed diagrams and drawings

Origami brings out the creative and imaginative skills of young children while requiring only the simplest materials. Kids will love showing their friends and family all their new origami creations.

Origami projects include:

Jack O'Lantern
Santa Claus
Box with Valentine
Clown
Carnation Flower
And many more…

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Pocket Size Origami Fun Kit

$7.99

Bring the folding fun with you wherever you go!

This kit features 7 models that are perfect for origami beginners. Pocket Size Origami Fun Kit comes complete with everything you need to get started:

A full-color instruction booklet with an introduction to folding techniques
Simple step-by-step instructions
12 sheets of colorfully-patterned, single-sided folding paper that you can print and fold

The origami projects included in this kit are:

Blow-up "Balloon" Cube—an impressive cubical form that looks more difficult to fold than it actually is…a puff of air makes it inflate!
Jumping Frog—a delightfully playful action model, just press its back and watch it spring
Classic Crane—the model you see everywhere: in movies, ads and on television…now you can add it to your repertoire!
Butterfly—a charmingly realistic model that will add a touch of elegance to any gift, desktop or wall
Masu Box—a classic functional model that can be used to store small items. Fold up two and use the second one as a lid
Pinwheel—create a whirling pinwheel that can rotate with the breeze at the end of a dowel or pencil
Fur Seal—author Michael G. LaFosse is famous for his lifelike wildlife models, and this handsome paper seal is no exception

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Japan Blue Indigo Dyeing Techniques

$18.99

Discover the fun of shibori and the beauty of indigo dyeing in one book!

This book presents a new spin on the beloved Japanese art of Shibori resist tie-dying using 100% natural indigo dyes and simple techniques that you can do at home.

Add artistic touches to everything you own — from a favorite linen shirt to a bamboo basket, a pair of old sneakers or pair of jeans. Clear instructions and photos explain how to do it. Tips on creating fantastic patterns and effects using easy folding and resist techniques will inspire you to dye lots of different items — from clothes to accessories and home goods.

In addition to creating beautiful tie-dye patterns you'll learn how to:

Prep the fabrics, mix the dyes, build the colors and preserve them
Work with cotton, linen, wool and other materials and fabrics
Create different effects using wax, stitching, tying and other resist techniques
Create unique patterns by sponging, dripping, rolling and silk screening

Add artistic touches to your favorite T-shirts, tote bags and curtains — even to wood and paper. With so many useful and creative techniques and ways to use them, Japan Blue Indigo Dyeing Techniques is a book you'll refer to again and again as you experiment with refashioning fabrics and more.

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Amazing Sashiko

$17.99

A new graphic approach to traditional Japanese Sashiko!

The Sashiko embroidery designs in this book are almost architectural in nature—fresh and exciting. They include time-honored patterns used in new and striking ways as well as innovative designs inspired by things that we use and see every day. Paper clips, bridges, factories and seaside scenes are just a few of the many sources of inspiration for these 31 fabulous embroidery designs.

This complete how-to stitch design and pattern book includes:

Illustrated techniques showing you how to chart your pattern and forming the perfect stitches
Actual-size grids along with instructions for executing your designs
Easy projects for accessories like bags, napkins and tissue box covers

Inspirational photos demonstrate the flow, texture and use of color that modern sashiko delivers, as well as some of the cool things you can make with these elegant and whimsical patterns!

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Origami Extravaganza!

$9.99

Make dozens of fun and easy origami projects with this huge origami ebook.

Origami Extravaganza! has something for everyone. Whether you're an origami beginner or an advanced paper crafter, this ebook will keep you entertained with its variety of both traditional and modern origami models. This is one of the most comprehensive origami ebooks available todaymeaning that if you're only interested in buying one, this should be it. Paper folding models cover a wide range of topics from flowers and animals to elegant containers and celebratory designs. The simple, straightforward instructions make it a great origami-for-kids ebook and an easy way to learn origami. After folding a few dozen projects, you will have a very solid base in the art of origami and should be able to create your own original origami pieces!

This easy origami ebook contains:

A full-colored 96-page booklet
Clear step-by-step instructions
Easy-to-follow diagrams
Paper folding basics and tips
45 fun origami projects

The variety of origami creations in this ebook is remarkablemaking it one of the largest origami ebooks available. You will have a hard time running out of new and interesting origami models to fold!

Origami projects include:

Simple Swan
Flamingo
Dandelion Blossom
Pine Tree
Cup
Classic Box with Lid
Fox Puppet
Samurai Helmet
And many more

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Origami Activities

$9.95

Fold classic origami projects and learn about Asian culture with this easy origami book.

Origami, the Japanese art of folding paper, is not just a great crafts activity—it's an exciting way to expand the imagination. Children will have hours of fun with this beginner origami paper craft book. Renowned origami artist and author Michael LaFosse designed Origami Actives to introduce them to the exciting world of paper folding. What makes this origami book original is that each paper project explores a distinct aspect of East Asian culture and includes an explanation of the cultural context for each project. The designs are very simple and are great for beginning origami folders. They can be considered origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami.

This origami book contains:

64 page, full-color origami book
Easy, step-by-step instructions
Origami techniques and folding tips
15 fun and easy designs
Cultural background and explanations of projects

Once you've folded your own origami, you can use them to create one-of-a-kind origami scenes.

Origami projects include:

Lotus Flower
Japanese Fan
Chopstick Wrapper
Dollar-Bill Dragon
Chinese Zodiac
Traditional Crane
Japanese Daruma Doll
And many more…

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Origami Toys

$4.99

Fold all kinds of toys our of paper with this fun and easy origami book.

With easy directions and 22 origami projects kids and parents alike will love this paper folding book. If you have ever folded a paper airplane you have already tried origami. Origami is the craft of folding a piece of paper into a recognizable object, using only your hands, which is exactly how you made the airplane. Many people are fascinated with origami and find it to be a relaxing, yet challenging hobby.

Origami Toys contains a lot of practical information, including:

Step-by-step instructions
How to make unique decorations
How to create new designs
How to use different papers
How to teach origami
How to use origami as an educational tool

Origami toy projects include:

Monster Mask
Jumping Mouse
Fortune Teller
Dollhouse
Gum Wrapper Chain
Football Game
And many more!

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Adorable Knitted Animals

$15.99

Sweet and soft animal friends made with popular Japanese knitting techniques.

This collection of 25 cuddly toy animals includes everything from favorite pets to zoo animals. Made with soft materials and adorable expressions, these sweet companions make the perfect gift for newborns, grandchildren and animal lovers alike. While some fit in the palm of your hand, the largest is the huggable size of 16 inches (40 cm).

The knitted animal projects in this book include:

Beatrix the Rabbit
William the Penguin
Mimi the Japanese Dormouse
Winston the Sloth
Frannie the Doe
Harry the Hedgehog
And many more!

Each animal is knitted in parts and then felted and sewn together. Detailed instructions and photos guide you through the key steps of construction, while a set of steps for executing specific stitches simplifies the process. Clear explanations of the knitting charts and symbols help you learn the basics of Japanese-style knitting. Projects should be knit with natural fibers that can be felted to achieve that perfectly cozy feel.

In creating these cute critters, author Hiroko Ibuki pored over the details of each animal—striving to make them cute, while also capturing their unique characteristics. The result is a collection of charming toys full of personality and room for creativity.

Toys with removable features are not recommended for infants.

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Mini Money Origami Kit Ebook

$8.95

Create fun and clever origami models using your Washingtons, Franklins, and Lincolns!

Get ready to practice the increasingly popular art of folding origami dollars. This origami kit includes a collection of projects designed for paper folders of any level of skill.

This easy origami kit contains:

A full-colored 32-page booklet
Clear step-by-step instruction and diagrams
Streamable or downloadable instructional videos

Mini Money Origami Kit is full of original designs to learn origami quickly and easily. At such a great value, folding money has never been so easy or affordable.

Origami projects include:

Four-Pointed Star
Heart Locket
Dolphin
Three Dollar Japanese Crane
And more…

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Outside the Box Origami

$5.99

This step-by-step origami book features models that range from simple to complex—all with a touch of creativity and whimsy.

Outside the Box Origami features a mix of single-sheet and modular origami models accompanied by beautiful photos and easy-to-follow diagrams. The offerings range from geometric models like the "Starburst" and "Wreath" to more adventurous and organic models such as "When Pigs Fly!" The book culminates with "Folding Outside the Box"—a challenging single-sheet model that depicts two hands reaching out of a box folding a piece of origami paper.

Since the origami projects start out simple and progress towards more difficulty, this makes a great origami for beginners guide and is a great way to learn origami!

Origami projects include:

Skull
Elephant
Flapping Bird
Sitting Dog
When Pigs Fly
And many more!

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Origami for Busy People

$12.95

Make quick and easy origami projects with this origami book with tear-out folding paper.

Origami for Busy People is the first origami book for people who love to fold paper for fun and relaxation but have trouble finding the time in their busy day for it. The bright, high-quality folding paper in the book makes it like an origami kit—You won't have to buy new folding paper anytime soon!

This origami book contains:

96 page, full-color booklet
Introduction and guide to paper folding techniques
Step-by-step instructions and diagrams
27 fun-to-do projects
48, two-sided perforated folding sheets
Dozens of different colors and patterns

These fun folds are a great way to learn origami and can be used to decorate your cubicle, to create something to give to friends and family at the end of the day, to show to colleagues at the water cooler or just to use as conversational ice-breakers or as a form of mental relaxation. The ease of the folds makes it a great origami-for-kids book but the projects are interesting enough for adult beginner origami enthusiasts.

Origami projects include

Jack-O'Lantern
Seahorse
Noisemaker
Topsy-Turvy
And many more…

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Cute Plushies and Mochi Dolls

$18.99

Create your own Chibi and manga-style dolls with this adorable book!

Plushies are squishable, stuffed dolls. Mochi are the cute, limbless little dolls that are shaped like a bread loaf. Dress them, squeeze them, display them, hang them on your computer and carry them around with you. Cute Plushie and Mochi Dolls will turn everyone into a plushie doll expert quickly with:

One easy-to-sew basic body pattern
Templates for 27 different dolls based on this body
Patterns for 10 adorable palm-size mini mochis
Templates for an array of hairstyles and facial features

Small enough to be handstitched using very simple techniques, these little dolls make perfect gifts for manga, anime and kawaii fans of all ages. Designing their wild hairdos is easy and fun. Try different faces and hair and clothing combinations to create dolls that resemble your friends-they will love it! And the adventure doesn't stop there—you'll be able to make over 50 mix-and-match outfits and accessories for everything, from everyday clothes to cosplay costumes.

Illustrated instructions, patterns and templates take you all the way from start to finish. Whether you're a seasoned sewing enthusiast or a novice just beginning to explore the world of plush toy crafting, let this book be your guide to some seriously creative fun!

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Zen Flowers Chabana for Tea Ceremony

$9.99

This Zen flower arranging book teaches the delicate art of Japanese Chabana—the precursor to ikebana.

Up to now, with the exception of Okakura Kakuzo's excellent account of flowers used in the art of Chanoyu in his delightful The Book of Tea, almost nothing has been available on the subject. To my knowledge, the present volume is the only book written in English that is wholly devoted to the special form of flower arrangement called Chabana.

Chabana is a type of flower arrangement that originated in the tea room . Chabana is not only for decoration, for symbolic representation, or for abstract expression of the self. 2,500years ago, Chabana has something in common with one of Shakyamuni Buddha's sermons. Buddha lightly picked a single bloom from a basketful of flowers offered to Him by one of the multitude who came to hear His sermon. Buddha slowly, silently, held up the flower before the congregation. Among the gathering was one of His disciples, Mahakasyapa, who gently smiled as he apprehended the Buddha's gesture. Chabana may not be a flower arrangement having a Zen-like mission, but it certainly is a flower arrangement appreciated by a mind nourished with the Zen principles of simplicity and directness.

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Adorable Amigurumi - Cute and Quirky Crocheted Critters

$7.99

Knot your mother's crochet! Craft cute animals with this playful Japanese amigurumi crochet book.

Weave your way into the yarn-filled world of Japanese amigurumi crochet or "small, crocheted stuffed toys" with adorable creatures and cuddly new characters! Whether you're honing a new craft or in search of creative needlework inspiration, let Voodoo Maggie (Eric Clark) show you the way in this amigurumi book.

There are adorable Koala Bears, Darling Dachshunds, Nuggly Bats, and the not very fearsome Yeti. Full of 300+ colorful photos to help guide you through the crochet patterns, Adorable Amigurumi: Cute and Quirky Crocheted Critters walks you step-by-step through this distinct Japanese craft. Artful designs, easy-to-follow knitting instructions, and detailed illustrations allow you to create the most delightful amirgurumi animals easily.

Learn to make 18 amigurumi crochet animals, including:

Luna the Baby Dragon
Lucy the Giraffe
Schnitzel the Dachshund
Dust Bunny
Basil T. Koala
Marcel Monkey
Olive Octopus
Bella la Batty

This amigurumi book will have you tending a little zoo of tiny animal creations in no time!

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Charming Quilted Animals

$19.99

Bring adorable animals to life with this sweet and whimsical hand-quilting book.

From favorite critters like perky penguins, smiling lions and gangly giraffes to unexpected friends like jellyfish, vultures and a unicorn, this book includes an animal for each letter of the alphabet.

In Charming Quilted Animals, world-renowned quilt artist Yoko Saito shows you how to:

Make over 40 different animal appliques
Create 26 animal patches—from A-Z
Incorporate the animals in 25 unique projects
Implement essential quilting techniques

Make fun items like a tapestry incorporating all the animals, a clasp purse, pin cushion, accessory tray, pencil case and tote bag for the kids in your life—or the kid in you! This charming collection of designs is accessible to quilters of all skill levels.

A generous how-to section with photographic illustrations takes you through the basics of hand quilting, while instructions and diagrams for each project show you how to assemble your pieces from start to finish. A link is included for printable tracing sheets containing templates for all the animals and elements used in these projects.

There's no limit to what you can do with these playful animal appliques. Let Charming Quilted Animals inspire you to add touches of whimsical wildlife to your quilted designs. This ebook comes with tiled printable templates. Once printed, the tiles must be assembled in order to replicate the complete pattern sheet that is packaged with the print edition. If this is a task you prefer to avoid, we suggest purchasing the print edition instead.

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Origami Odyssey

$14.95

Renowned origami artist Peter Engel first astounded origami enthusiasts and the lay person alike with his popular Origami from Angelfish to Zen. Since that book, published in 1989, Engel has gone through a personal change in his philosophy of origami design, honed through decades of elevating what is often viewed as simple paper folding into a fine art.

In Origami Odyssey, Engel takes paper crafters on a journey to the edge of paper folding, providing instruction for exquisite and original origami designs, including several that have been shown in galleries and museums throughout the world. Experienced folders will delight in the chance to grow as artists as they master the projects in this book, and new comers to origami will find the author's journey so inspiring that they'll be ready to begin an odyssey of their own.

This unique do-it-yourself paper craft book includes:

Full-colored photos and step-by-step instructions and diagrams
21 fun-to-do projects like the Green Horned Owl, Gingko Leaf, Stingray and many more!
Downloadable instructional video with easy-to-follow tutorials

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Origami Ikebana

$19.95

Make realistic and decorative paper flower arrangements with this stunning origami book!

The Japanese art of flower arranging is an age-old practice that honors nature and creates beauty through harmony and balance. This brand new book, Origami Ikebana, shows you how to create unique ikebana-inspired paper flower arrangements any time of the year.

In this book, Coleman combines the principles and techniques of ikebana, origami and makigami (paper rolling) to create beautiful and lifelike paper flower arrangements. You'll learn how to construct stems from paper-mache-like makigami rolls and cap them with exquisite folded paper flowers and leaves, as well as how to display the arrangements on stone-like bases made of paper.

Topics covered in this ground-breaking origami book include:

Basic origami flower folding and assembly techniques
Painting the leaves and flowers to enhance realism
Using incremental leaf sizes for a greater sense of depth
Making stems using makigami paper rolling techniques
Creating "stone" bases for your arrangement from origami paper

Dozens of different origami flower arrangements are described in this book, and the online bonus material contains detailed step-by-step video lessons showing you how to create each model. Don't spend a fortune on real flowers and plants that will wilt in a week—make your own beautiful paper floral arrangements that will last forever!

This origami book contains:

128 page, full-color book
Step-by-step instructions
Colorful diagrams and photographs
Origami flower folding and arranging techniques and tips
8 different leaf types
30 flower types
Instructional Videos

All media content is accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.

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Origami Fun for Kids Ebook

$9.99

**Winner of the 2016 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award**

Origami Fun for Kids is a great way to foster creativity by providing dozens of different paper activities!

Nothing beats the sense of accomplishment that kids gain from making something with their own hands. Parents will love this kit as it allows kids to learn and play at their own pace—and maybe they'll even join in the fun!

Introduce your child to the basics of folding by folding up old standbys like a paper sailboat, a heart and a flower.
Create a practical pencil holder and a candy tray—great gifts your child can give with pride.
Fold up a snake, an anteater, a macaw and other exciting animals!
Create a set of easy-to-fold finger puppets and color them to create an enchanted world of fairies, court jesters, kings and queens.

There are 20 origami projects in all, combining classic favorites with easy, original origami models. Sixty colorful origami paper sheets are included along with a detailed book and video instruction. Each project is rated by its level of difficulty, so kids can start with the easiest models and progress to more challenging ones when they are ready.

The online video tutorials enhances the steps and diagrams provided in the instruction book, making it even easier to fold a perfect model.

All video content is alternatively accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website

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Einstein Origami Paper Puzzles & Games

$18.99

The ultimate fusion of jigsaw puzzles and origami!

In Einstein Origami Puzzles, origami master Sy Chen teaches you how to fold ingenious hat-shaped "Einstein" paper tiles that can be combined in countless ways without repeating the same pattern. The book provides clear, step-by-step instructions and photos for 30 fascinating paper puzzles and brain teasers using simple, inexpensive folded paper polygons.

You'll start by learning to fold the "Einstein" polygon from a single sheet of paper. This unique shape baffled mathematicians for many decades until a clever hat-shaped version was discovered in 2023. Chen then developed a folded paper version of this remarkable shape, along with many variations—including one folded from a dollar bill! All of these are featured in this groundbreaking book.

Along with his 10 innovative "Einstein" tiles, Chen also offers instructions for creating folded paper shapes used in entertaining geometric puzzles and games, such as:

Polyominoes: Tetris-like folded paper pieces that can be arranged in many different ways
Tangrams: Seven origami shapes that form deceptively simple but challenging tangram puzzles
Rep-Tiles: Geometric shapes made up of smaller pieces that fit together to form a larger shape—like a triangle made of four smaller triangles
And more: Including a unique origami jigsaw puzzle

This is the perfect book for anyone who loves brain teasers, mathematical challenges, and jigsaw puzzles!