Join the global movement and challenge your family to match screen time with outdoor time―with hundreds of fun, fresh-air ideas.Did you know that the average American child spends 1,200 hours a year in front of a screen? And that outside play can boost children in every area of development? This book has everything you need to reset the balance and swap screen time for outdoor fun! Challenge your family to spend 1,000 hours outside this year with this collection of games, crafts, and activities, organized by season to help you find something you can do every day. Play leaf pile games, take a hot chocolate hike, make corn husk dolls, go on an animal home hunt, and much more with hundreds of ideas for all ages, abilities, and family types.No matter how busy you are, this book gives you all the ideas, photos, activity instructions, and inspiration you need to get outdoors with your family all year round. Read more

Learn how to crochet with this complete beginner's guideWith just a little yarn and a crochet hook, you can enjoy a relaxing new hobby while creating beautiful gifts, garments, and decor. This crochet book for beginners shows you how to get started with step-by-step instructions and illustrations for 30 fundamental crochet stitches and techniques—plus a collection of fun projects to help you practice your skills.What sets Crochet for Beginners apart from other crochet books:The basics of crochet—Learn the different types of hooks and yarn, essential and nice-to-have tools, and explanations of important crochet terms.Skill-building stitches—Start with the most basic stitches and work your way up to more intricate ones as you learn techniques like following a pattern, joining pieces, changing colors, and more.10 beginner projects—Put everything you learn into practice with easy crochet patterns for beginners, including a beanie, a crochet tool holder, a circle bag, and a blanket.Develop your crochet skills with this beginner-friendly guide to success. Read more

The Perfect Retirement Gift, or Simply a Great Read for Anyone That Loves Life and Laughter!REVISED, EXPANDED AND UPDATED**Welcome to retirement!****No more morning commute, no more idiotic bosses, no more stressful deadlines! You are now officially off the clock and the world is your oyster!There is no need to be bound by convention. Push the envelope. Do it weird, do it different, but most of all do it fun! Be that cigar chomping rock’n’roll granny if it takes your fancy.Seriously, if your kids aren’t worried about what you are up to, then you are probably not doing it right!. Read more

Celebrated flower farmer Erin Benzakein presents a beautiful gardening book and guide to growing, harvesting, and arranging gorgeous blooms year-round. First volume in the beloved Floret Farm books and gifts series! "Among a sea of new florists and floral books, Floret Flowers stands out. Erin Benzakein's integrity, openness and passion for flowers is unmistakable. In her debut book she not only introduces us to the basics of growing our own flowers, she shares her deep love and understanding of gardening in a way that will leave even the most doubtful grower feeling inspired to get their hands in the dirt."—Grace Bonney, founder of Design*Sponge and author of In the Company of Women Erin Benzakein is a florist farmer, leader in the locaflor farm to centerpiece movement, and owner of internationally renowned Floret Flower Farm in Washington's lush Skagit Valley. In this stunning flower book, she provides readers with vital tools to nurture a stunning flower garden and use their blossoms and cut flowers to create show stopping arrangements. INSPIRING BLOOM BOOK: Equal parts instruction and inspiration, this flower gardening book is overflowing with lush photography of magnificent flowers and breathtaking arrangements organized by season. It makes a beautiful gift for any occasion, for friends, loved ones, and gardening enthusiasts alike! ADVICE & ARRANGEMENTS: Find inspiration in this lush flower book through irresistible photos of Erin's flower farm that showcase exquisite blooms, tips for growing in a variety of spaces and climates, and step-by-step instructions for lavish garlands, airy centerpieces, and romantic florist design and décor for every season. THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS: Flower lovers, avid and novice gardeners, floral designers, wedding planners, florists, small farmers, stylists, designers, crafters, home decor aficionados, and those passionate about the local floral movement will love this book.Perfect for: Fans of gardening, flower arranging, and decorating Birthday, Mother's Day, housewarming, or hostess gift Pair with other beautiful items from the Floret Farm collection, including Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers and Floret Farm's Discovering Dahlias books, as well as Floret Farm's Garden Journal, 100 Postcards, Garden Dahlia Notes, and Sweet Pea Notes stationery and gifts Readers of Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers, The Flower School, The Flower Recipe Book, and The Flower Chef Read more

Pick up the amigurumi crochet book that's perfect for beginners and experts alike, with easy crochet patterns for adorable, crochet, magical creatures!Grab your hook and dive into amigurumi designs that transform yarn into magical creatures, perfect for crochet enthusiasts. Learn about amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting stuffed toys, and use it to make a collection of cute, magical creatures. Even if you're new to crocheting, this book makes it easy to create critters like griffins and cat-icorns in no time!Build your toolkit—Learn all about choosing different hook sizes, selecting the perfect yarn for your project, and stocking must-have amigurumi accessories like stuffing and stitch markers.Get stitching—Use clear step-by-step instructions to review essential crochet techniques, including the magic ring and single and double crochet, as well as fun stitches like the picot.Jump into easy crochet patterns—Make dazzling dragons, marvelous mermaids, and more, with 20 simple amigurumi patterns that will have you crocheting with confidence.Add a little enchantment to your life as you discover the joy of crocheting fantastical creatures! Read more

“Not gonna lie, this is probably the coolest journal you’ll ever see. . . . Wreck This Journal is here to inspire you.” —BuzzfeedThe internationally bestselling phenomenon with more than 10 million copies sold—and an excellent holiday gift! Paint, poke, create, destroy, and wreck—to create a journal as unique as you are For anyone who's ever had trouble starting, keeping, or finishing a journal or sketchbook comes this expanded edition of Wreck This Journal, a subversive illustrated book that challenges readers to muster up their best mistake- and mess-making abilities to fill the pages of the book—or destroy them.Through a series of creative and quirky prompts, acclaimed guerilla artist Keri Smith encourages journalers to engage in destructive acts—poking holes through pages, adding photos and defacing them, painting pages with coffee, coloring outside the lines, and more—in order to experience the true creative process. With Smith's unique sensibility, readers are introduced to a new way of art- and journal-making, discovering novel ways to escape the fear of the blank page and fully engage in the creative process.To create is to destroy. Happy wrecking! Read more

A great gift for new and experienced crocheters alike, Crochet Stitch Dictionary offers 200 stitches with detailed written, charted, and photographed instructions. With colorful and eye-catching "candy-box" sampler pages that start every section, this essential book presents hundreds of stitches organized in 10 color-coded sections: - Basic stitches- Fans & Shells- Bobbles & Clusters- Spike stitches- Post stitches- Mesh & Filet- Cable stitches- Tunisian stitches, and more!Each stitch pattern shows a large finished swatch in actual size, along with step-by-step photo instructions that clearly explain where the yarn goes each step of the way. Crochet Stitch Dictionary offers excellent useful instruction and inspiration for all crocheters. Read more

An indispensable volume for beginning and advanced sewers alike that guides readers through necessary equipment, techniques, fabrics and more.First published in 1976, Reader’s Digest’s popular Complete Guide to Sewing has become the standard stich-and-seam reference book for both beginner and seasoned sewers. Now, Reader’s Digest has refreshed this tried-and-true volume for the modern era, adapting it to current trends while preserving the comprehensive, practical and inspiring content within. Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Sewing gives sewers of every experience and comfort level everything they need to know to create the wardrobe of their dreams and beautify their homes with original decorative accents. Clear, simple instructions written by experts in the field tell you what to do and how to do it. Plus, thousands of illustrations and diagrams throughout the book’s 384 pages illustrate each stage of the process. Key elements of the book include: A detailed list of the basic equipment you’ll need before getting started sewing.Tips for choosing the right fabric for your project.A step-by-step photo guide that shows you how to take measurements.Instructions in a variety of essential hand-stitching techniques.20 timeless projects—more than half of them new to this edition—to practice your skills including shirts, dresses, bags and more. Plus, the book has received endorsements from a variety of trusted sources: “…and I always recommend the Reader’s Digest Guide to Sewing. It’s very comprehensive and very user-friendly.” —Tim Gunn “…abundant and precise line art, enticing photographs, simple-to-follow instructions and valuable information on tools, supplies, materials and techniques.” —The New York Times “A woman who takes sewing seriously, or who wants to learn to sew, won’t want to be without this book.” —Portland Oregon Journal “Here is everything you always wanted to know about sewing—a veritable encyclopedia of stitching facts.” —The Austin American Statesman Read more

A collection of forty creative designs for easy and colorful crochet blocks.Not your usual granny squares! Celine Semaan has designed more than contemporary and colorful 6" x 6" blocks to get your creativity flowing. Blocks are the best way to try out new stitches and color combinations, and they can then be used to make four projects, including a blanket, pillow, and wall hanging. There is a basic overview on color theory, more than forty granny square patterns, each with: written instructions, chart, and detailed photos, showing stitch detail. Read more

Discover how to develop your pottery design skills and bring your ideas to life from start to finish.Covering every technique from throwing pottery to firing, glazing to sgraffito, this pottery book is perfect for both hand-building beginners and potting pros.Step-by-step photographs - some from the potter's perspective - show you exactly where to place your hands when throwing so you can master every technique you need to know. Plus, expert tips help you rescue your pots when things go wrong.The next in the popular Artist's Techniques series, Complete Pottery is the ideal companion for pottery classes of any level, or a go-to guide and inspiration for the more experienced potter looking to expand their repertoire and perfect new skills.With contemporary design and ideas, Complete Pottery Techniques enables the modern maker to unleash their creativity. Read more

Fiber and yarn enthusiasts nationwide will celebrate Ann Budd's latest addition to The Knitter's Handy Book series. Answering to a growing interest in knitting sweaters from the top down and knitting seamless sweaters that require little finishing, this handy book offers instructions for knitting four basic sweater types: circular yoke, raglan, set-in sleeve, and saddle shoulder. Patterns are offered in multiple sizes and yarn gauges and for a broad age group.Following the basics for each of the four sweater types are three diverse patterns from top designers that illustrate some of the many ways that instructions can be used as springboards for creative expression, including color, texture, and shaping variations.Also included for intermediate to advanced knitters are personal design touches, detailed charts, clear instruction, and quick tips to expand knitting possibilities and maintain creative originality. A key reference for knitters of all skill levels, this is the new essential knitting resource on your bookshelf. Read more

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Color Cards for Every MakerSet yourself free from the color wheel and choose color confidently with this expansive set of coordinated color cards! Compare colors and explore combinations to create unique color schemes that best suit your project. The 200-card deck contains 168 color cards in vibrant Hues, pastel Tints, muted Tones, and rich Shades, along with 8 Value cards, black through gray to white, and 24 brown through beige neutral color cards. Each 2.5" x 4" card has a solid color on the front, and the back includes the color name, color plans (complementary, analogous, split-complementary, and triadic), and a unique color number to help you sort, choose, and explore. Includes RGB / CMYK / HEX codes and a handy color guide with basic color theory and tips for using your Essential Color Card Deck.Based on the best-selling Ultimate 3-in-1 Color Tool by Joen Wolfrom A fantastic new tool for your color toolbox and a great gift for designers, artists, crafters, quilters, teachers, and everyone who loves color! Read more

Get started knitting with this complete how-to guide! Discover the yarn, needles, and other supplies you’ll need, including needle sizes and yarn weight guidelines. Learn knitting techniques and stitches with step-by-step instructions and accompanying photographs.  Follow simple tutorials on how to cast on, bind off, and weave in the tail; knit and purl; make seed stitch, ribbing, cables, and I-cords; knit in the round; increase and decrease stitches; join pieces together; fix common mistakes; and read a knitting pattern. Spiral bound, 64 pages. Perfect for beginners and more experienced knitters! Read more

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"This is one of my absolute favorite stitch dictionaries... It’s just a Great stitch dictionary to have on your shelf!" Mry Corbet. Needlenthread.comRevision of a classic! Over 200 essential stitches for embroidery in a new and up-to-date edition of the original and immensely successful stitch bible, by bestselling author and needlework designer Betty Barnden.Discover the timeless art of embroidery with the updated edition of The Stitch Bible by bestselling needlework expert Betty Barnden.This essential guide is a treasure trove for hand sewers, offering over 200 versatile stitches—from foundational chains to intricate Florentine patterns. Each stitch is paired with clear, step-by-step instructions, detailed illustrations, and a photograph of the finished result, making it perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike.Packed with inspiration and practical tips, this beautifully illustrated book will help you master techniques and unleash your creativity. Explore the endless possibilities of needle and thread, and transform fabric into stunning, wearable works of art. Read more

🎉 **Ready to Make the Most of Life After Work?** 🎉Say goodbye to boring days and hello to endless fun with *101 Fun Things to Do in Retirement: Funny Retirement Gifts for Women*! 🎈 This book is the ultimate guide for women who are ready to dive into the joys of retired life and create unforgettable memories. Perfect for any mom, friend, or adult woman who’s looking for fresh ideas and a little laughter! 😄🌟 **What’s Inside?** 🌟 - 101 fun and quirky activities to try—no experience required! 🎨 - Ideas that are perfect for moms and women who want to live life to the fullest 🥳 - Creative suggestions to spark new passions and hobbies 💃 - A lighthearted guide for unwinding, connecting, and laughing after work life is over 🌞Whether it’s for yourself, a friend, or that amazing mom who deserves a break, this book is your ticket to a life of fun and discovery! 🎁 It's not just a book; it’s a roadmap to joy and relaxation. Get ready to embrace a whole new world of possibilities!👉 **Grab your copy and start planning the best days of your life!** Read more

There are many ways to express your imagination and ideas.You just need to be creative and think outside the box!Hit, create, break, rip, destroy, paint, kill, bury, and resurrect this book.Funny and creative gift for a loved one. This book is filled with insane instructions to creatively alter the state of the book. Break all the boundaries!Destroy This Journal Includes:60+ funny and challenging tasks for your enjoyment, each task is unique and can be done based on your interpretationSize 6 x 9 inches; 15.24 x 22.86 cmSpend your free time in the way you've never imaginedHigh-quality paper stockA Matte-Finish Cover for an Elegant, Professional Look, and Feel.Grab a Copy of Destroy This Journal Now! Read more

DK brings you an all-encompassing embroidery book on needlework, stitches and more! Whether you are an embroidery beginner wanting to learn the basics or an accomplished crafter seeking to perfect your technique, this all-encompassing embroidery stitch book has something for everyone to love!Embroidery Stitches Step-by-Step covers every aspect of the craft: materials and mounting techniques, fabrics and frames, along with more than 200 stitches illustrated and explained with easy-to-follow instructions. With an at-a-glance gallery to help you find the perfect stitch for your next project, this tried-and-trusted modern classic is a must-have for stitchers of all ages and abilities.Dive straight in to discover: - Over 200 decorative stitches with practical ideas on where to use them- A comprehensive stitch gallery allowing readers to quickly find the stitches they’re interested in - Featuring several handy how-to guides and basic embroidery considerations for beginners  Full of top tips on which threads, needles and fabrics work best with which stitches, this design book is sure to unleash your potential and inspire your creativity like never before! Whether you are an embroidery beginner looking for a clear and easy-to-follow guide to a plethora of beautiful stitch types or an accomplished crafter seeking to perfect your technique and pattern design, this all-encompassing embroidery stitch book has something for everyone to love. From materials to mounting techniques, fabrics to frames, this easy-to-navigate needlework book has more than 200 stitches explained in excellent detail, with a practical stitch gallery providing readers with a clear view of each stitch, suitable for both beginners and proficient stitch enthusiasts. It’s time to perfect your patterns and clean up your cross stitch with this embroidery starter kit that’ll redefine textile art as you know it!At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So whether you fancy taking up a new skill or simply find sanctuary in sewing, unleash your creativity and craftiness with this modern embroidery book.When you’ve finished Embroidery Step By Step why not also try Sew Step by Step, a complementing title as part of DK’s Step by Step series. Unleash your creative potential with a plethora of stunning stitches!Proving the perfect embroidery gift for the stitching lover in your life, embark on embroidery projects and create inspiring stitches to treasure forever. An inspirational and practical guide to more than 200 embroidery and needlepoint stitches. Read more

Not all yarns are alike. Some make our hearts and hands sing, some get the job done without much fanfare, and some cause nothing but frustration and disappointment. The gorgeous pair of socks that emerged from their first bath twice as long as when they went in. The delicate baby sweater that started pilling before it even came off the needles. The stunning colorwork scarf that you can’t wear because the yarn feels like sandpaper against your neck. If only there were a way to read a skein and know how it would behave and what it wanted to become before you invested your time, energy, and money in it. Now there is! With The Knitter’s Book of Yarn, you’ll learn how to unleash your inner yarn whisperer.In these pages, Clara Parkes provides in-depth insight into a vast selection of yarns, giving you the inside stories behind the most common fiber types, preparations, spins, and ply combinations used by large-scale manufacturers and importers, medium-sized companies, boutique dye shops, community spinneries, and old-fashioned sheep farms. And, because we learn best by doing, Parkes went to some of the most creative and inquisitive design minds of the knitting world to provide a wide assortment of patterns created to highlight the qualities (and minimize the drawbacks) of specific types of yarns.The Knitter’s Book of Yarn will teach you everything you need to know about yarn: How it’s made, who makes it, how it gets to you, and what it longs to become. The next time you pick up a skein, you won’t have to wonder what to do with it. You’ll just know–the way any yarn whisperer would. Read more