Crafts & Hobbies - Taxidermy

Germany held a monopoly on the manufacture and export of bisque toy dolls in Europe before WWI. Yet, dolls' omnipresence in the material, visual, and literary culture of the modern German-speaking world has so far not been properly addressed. In demonstrating this cultural affinity...

Turn any time into party time with balloon creations that are more fun, and easier to make, than you'll find in any other book! Simple twist-and-turn techniques show how to loop and tie balloons together to create colorful creatures, large and small, make balloon...

Making Tin Can Toys is a book written by Edward Thatcher and originally published in 1919. The book provides detailed instructions for creating a variety of toys using tin cans, including boats, cars, trains, and animals. Each project is accompanied by illustrations and diagrams...

Put on the Armor of God! Step-by-step instructions, patterns, and full color photos help you recreate the pieces of armor worn by the Roman soldier described by the Apostle Paul in Ephesians 6. Bring ancient history to life! Great for Bible studies, Vacation Bible...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: Leslie HuntISBN-10: 1446504077ISBN-13:...

Meet the Crochet Donut Buddies, the cutest collectible toys for kids. Just like real donuts, it's impossible to stop at just one!Ring toys are well established in the early years market as excellent for developing grip and gross motor skills. And what kid (or...

Aren't these the cutest? - Sixteen meltingly adorable animals - All the favorites, including cats, dogs, birds, bunnies, more - Easy to make, great as gifts, toys, decorations All together now: Awwwww In Little Felted Animals, author Marie-N elle Horvath shows how to make...

It's an indisputable fact: Everything is cuter in miniature. And while it's true that knitted toys are cute to begin with, they're even more adorable when they're tiny. In Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi, designer Anna Hrachovec presents more than 40 patterns for her quirkiest and most...

Knit 20 tiny, adorable farmyard animals and other favorites! Ideal for knitters of all skill levels with small projects to use up your stash! Choose from a whole plot of farmyard favorites, from little pigs and their piglets to soft wooly sheep, galloping ponies...

These days, it seems like drones are ubiquitous: Amazon showcases a cutting-edge delivery system, YouTubers create countless aerial videos, and your neighbor frequently collides with your trees. However, drones represent more than just a trendy gadget. They constitute a thriving industry with the potential...

Create more than 100 adorable amigurumi animals while learning skills and techniques to stitch any crochet critter you can imagine. There's nothing more satisfying than creating something with your hands--especially when it's your own design and it's cuddly and adorable. In Amigurumi Friends, popular...

Bestselling author Kari Chapin (The Handmade Marketplace) and needle-felting artist Kerri Wessel concoct a delightful "cookbook" of more than 30 amazing felted foods. The menu features such fare as Good Morning breakfast dishes; Diner Delights; Farmer's Market fruits and vegetables; Sweet Tooth desserts; and...

Dolls are one of the wonders that little girls cherish. Shirley Temple has always been one of America's Favorite. The first colorized picture of her done in 1939 as "The Little Princess" our little girls today are all little Princess. Then we have Raggedy...

Super-cute Amigurumi is packed with over 35 adorable creatures to get hooked on. Designed with simplicity in mind, it's the perfect book for beginners as the toys are made up of only the easiest stitches. Based on the Japanese craze of amigurumi, the craft...

Knitted Farm Friends is an adorable collection of farm animals bursting with character, complete with clothes and accessories.Needles at the ready for the latest book from talented knitting designer Sarah Keen. Her detailed techniques, abbreviations and knitting conversions will allow you to create with...

The latest title from sewing guru Debbie Shore has arrived and its her most fun yet! Packed with 20 colourful, inventive projects, it contains something for children of all ages. It contains a fold-away easel for a budding artist, a magnetic fishing game for...

Turn your workshop into a fun-filled toy factory Your mission is to invent, build, and control wild and wacky toys Are you up for the challenge? This madcap follow-up to Zany Wooden Toys that Whiz, Spin, Pop, and Fly is sure to thrill your...

This vintage volume is a detailed and fully-illustrated guide to designing and making children's toys. With a detailed introduction on model making and simple, step-by-step instructions, this book is highly recommended for anyone with an interest in hand-making children's toys. Contents include: "A Toy...

"A feast for the eye and the soul, for the imagination, too. Every new page will lead you outdoors to forage, collect, make and do. This is a book for the budding Swallow or Amazon." --David Bond, Project Wild Thing (from his foreword)Woodland Crafting...

Embark on an epic journey into the heart of imagination with Derek Silver's "Realms of Play," your essential companion to the world of Live Action Role-Playing. Within these pages, unlock the secrets of LARP as Silver guides you through crafting vibrant characters, mastering the...

The book ""Puppets: Handbook Of Marionettes"" by the Hamburg Puppet Guild is a comprehensive guide to the art of marionette puppetry. The book is designed to provide readers with a thorough understanding of the history, techniques, and materials used in marionette puppetry.The book begins...

This book describes (through 126 photos and drawings...) steps for building exciting parent-child toy projects and science gismos, which can be made from common household throw away items. The toys are made using bottle lids, plastic bubble packaging, cardboard, paper, Tin can parts, coffee...

Create charming succulents you can cuddle with this fun kit--includes all the materials and instructions you need to make 2 projects, plus patterns for 10 more. Cuddly Cacti Crochet contains everything you need to crochet a moon cactus and a silver ball cactus. Inside...

Craft whimsical, fluffy Pompom forest animals with a realistic finish! Create an artisan craft project with detailed instructions that will make you smile at every stage--perfect whether you're a creative enthusiast or new to pom-pom creations. There are 12 different forest animal projects that...

Knowing a range of knots is not something that only sailors or fishermen need to know. Let me tell you one thing, having some skills in tying knots can sometimes even save your life. In this book, you will learn how to tie knots...

This unusual early work presents a collection of toys with a variety of typical mechanical movements and worth-while construction problems. Instructions are extensively illustrated with diagrams. Contents Include: Tools and Supplies; Transferring Drawings; Sawing; Fastening Parts Together; Joints, Coloring and Finishing; Standing, Rocking, and...

A wide variety of different projects are contained in this compilation and are extensively illustrated with black and white diagrams and drawings. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and...

Create cute and realistic pom-pom birds with step-by-step instructions.Adorable crafting has never been simpler; with just a few materials, you can make these cute Pom-pom Birds! They're easy to craft with detailed, step-by-step instructions, and the finished birds are too adorable to only make...

Learn how to crochet 35 colorful and vibrant projects for babies to 3-year-olds, from clothes and accessories to blankets and toys. Crocheted items for babies and toddlers are quick and satisfying to make as well as being rewarding to give. In this beautiful and...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1882 Edition. Being Instructions For The Home Construction Of Simple Wooden Toys, And Of Others That Are Moved Or Driven By Weights, Clockwork, Steam, Electricity, Etc.Author: James LukinISBN-10: 1498195512ISBN-13: 9781498195515Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 282Format:...

Crochet 12 cute and furry amigurumi friends in faux fur yarn with confidence and create fun amigurumi animals! There's no better time to learn to crochet with faux fur yarn! Crochet expert Ashley Parker leads you through the basics of successfully working with faux...

This origami pack contains 96 high-quality origami sheets printed with colorful stars and diamond patterns. These striking patterns were chosen to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. There's enough paper here to assemble amazing modular origami sculptures, distribute to students...

This is a classic guide to knitting a variety of soft toys, including animals, dolls, clowns, puppets, toy clothing, and much more. With easy-to-follow instructions, simple patterns, diagrams, and even photographs, this fantastic volume is ideal for those with little needlework experience. Contents include:...

Expensive electronic toys come and go, but the toys children really like the best are often the simplest. The plain handmade wooden train, doll cradle, or circus animal can provide the key that unlocks a young imagination.This book makes it easy to create toys...

The adventures of Peter Rabbit and his friends have been delighting generations of children around the world for over 120 years. In this unique craft book, Beatrix Potter's iconic illustrations have been brought to life as knitted characters, allowing you to create 12 adorable...

Welcome to Punch Needle Toys, a collection of cute and cuddly toys made using punch needle embroidery. Punch needle embroidery is a technique usually used to create homewares such as cushion covers and wall hangings, but this unique collection includes designs and instructions is...

Discover easy-to-follow crochet patterns for 15 new amigurumi animals with this second volume in Lauren Espy's Animal Amigurumi Adventures series In Volume 2 of her beloved Animal Amigurumi Adventures series, bestselling author Lauren Espy provides even more easy-to-follow patterns for creating cute amigurumi critters...

Adorable animals to crochet, including all your favorite bears, birds, and pets. A world away from mass-produced plush toys, Emma Brown's hand-crocheted creations have a life of their own. Ronnie the bear is a Ranger on the imaginary island of Shady Bay and he...

"Susa's approach to needle felting will give beginners the know-how to get started, but experienced felters will also appreciate her whimsical designs." --Library Journal Irresistible Felted Baby Animals shows you how to bring out the playfulness and wide-eyed innocence of sweet young creatures of...

Created by hobby modelers for hobby modelers, this book provides you with simple and easy to understand techniques that are not only lots of fun, but can also help your kits like the pictures on the box Dive into a world of countless possibilities...

This delightful little book contains a concise yet comprehensive guide to making wooden toys at home. Complete with simple, step-by-step instructions and a plethora of helpful illustrations and diagrams, this text is ideal for those with an interest in toy-making but who have little...

Join the Intergalactic Star Fleet! You're "go" for liftoff! Paper airplane designer Andrew Dewar has done it again! In his new book, he presents an amazing collection of high-performance paper spaceships for kids who are fascinated by space travel. Step-by-step instructions show you how...

Wise owls, feisty fighting fish, and delightful turtles are just a few of the 25 cute critters that knitters will enjoy constructing from this collection of addictive projects. Using Epstein's fresh approach to crafting stuffed animals, and her simple step-by-step instructions, knitters need only...

Originating from Instructables, a popular project-based community made up of all sorts of characters with wacky hobbies and a desire to pass on their wisdom to others, Backyard Rockets is made up of projects from a medley of authors who have collected and shared...

Colorful Handknit Clothes and Toys for Babies, Tots and KidsThis book is packed with tons of bright and cute handknits to make for the special little ones in your life, whether you're a beginner or an expert knitter. Best of all, every design is...

Create a wonderful collection of animal friends with these needle-felted projects. Using needle-felting techniques, Mia Underwood shows you the easy way to craft 35 adorable creatures from scratch. The felted friends can be given as toys to your children, as gifts to friends, or...

It's time to make your hobby pay Join Two-time Canadian Yoyo Champion "Mryoyothrower" (aka J.D. McKay) as he guides you through his journey to creating a successful business selling his favourite toy -set up a small business and plan for growth -stand out with...

It's time to make your hobby pay Join Two-time Canadian Yoyo Champion "Mryoyothrower" (aka J.D. McKay) as he guides you through his journey to creating a successful business selling his favourite toy -set up a small business and plan for growth -stand out with...

Adorable amigurumi creations Break into crochet with amigurumi, the Japanese craft of crocheting small stuffed toys! Beginners and crochet enthusiasts alike will delight in choosing from 16 quirky creatures to create, including a dapper tiger, a masked fox, an adorable hedgehog, and more. Quick...

Folding origami stars is the latest paper craft craze These value packs offer high-quality colored folding strips. Each 3/8 x 9 3/8 inch strip is print with a vibrant color and bound into a pad for easy access and smart display. Simply tear off...