Wooden puzzles are perfect gifts for young children and Wood Puzzles has over 45 puzzles with patterns. Once you get started creating these fun and colorful toys, you won't want to stop. You'll have as much fun creating them as the little ones have putting them together. There is also a bonus chapter with crafts that are perfect for craft shows or to use up scrap wood. The materials and tools you need for creating wooden puzzles are basic, and wooden puzzles are a great way to learn a new craft or brush up on your woodworking skills.

One easy outdoor camping craft awaits you In The Willow Whistle book you will find step by step illustrated instructions, on how to make a willow whistle. For a fun and exciting camping craft to do with your family, you can't beat this one. Hours of fun await you with this book and a common pocket knife. The author herself is still making willow whistles with the neighbor kids and her young relatives. People of all ages can enjoy this even grandpa.

This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of international literature classics available in printed format again - worldwide.

2012 Reprint of 1935 Edition. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. As engaging today as when it originally appeared, this book has two parts. The first describes the colorful life of two artist-puppeteers and their travels through the famine and revolution torn land, into remote oriental provinces. The second is the practical part. It tells just how the author conceives her plays, and make and works her puppets, whether they be hand-puppets, shadow figures or the special hand and rod combination type she evolved. No other book has gone so deeply into the heart of the artist using puppets. The Efimovs invented an original design of puppets on rods, which enabled them, by way of experiment, to stage scenes from "Macbeth."

This book is a collection of patterns for small dolls (71/2" or 19cm). The book includes full size patterns and detailed sewing instructions for the Florabunda cloth doll and her outfits. In addition to Florabunda, the outfits will fit Madam Alexander's(R) Wendy, Vogue Doll Company's(R) Modern and Vintage Ginny(R), Lillian Vernon's(R) doll, and other 71/2" (19cm) dolls. Measurements are given in both US and metric units.

Most of the patterns match those found in Sherralyn's book "Sewing for Large Dolls." The patterns in that book are for the 18" (46 cm) dolls such as American Girl(R) dolls.

The patterns include: Nightgown, Smock Top, and Two Tiered Skirt A-line Dress, Jacket, and Bloomers Pants, Shorts, Skirt, and T-shirt Ballgown and Classic Dress Shoes, Slippers, Sandals, Sneakers, and Boots Twinkle Cloth Mini Doll, Camisole, and Panties

Sherralyn's Tools, Tips, and Techniques is included.

This book includes patterns and plans to make four distinct wooden toys. Combine with two interchangeable heads. Tractor A disk to pull behind the tractor Skid loader with movable boom and bucket Making wooden toys is rewarding and fun. These toys are designed to be simple to cut and assemble. This book will help you to make these toys using your scroll saw and drill press.

A tweet, a grunt, a squeak, and a hoot! A little time, a few supplies, and a dash of creativity are all you need to bring these adorable critters to life. Whether it's a fuzzy rabbit personalized as a gift, or a charming family of birds to display in your home, this playful guide features easy-to-follow patterns, clear instructions, and enchanting photography of the creatures in their natural habitats. Best of all, each project is graded according to difficulty (easy, moderate, and slightly tricky) so both experienced and beginner sewers can share in the fun. - 28 unique fabric softies that can be sewn by hand or machine- Learn how to personalize your creation with a variety of whimsical embellishments - With these forgiving patterns, imperfect stitches make these cuties even cuter!- Makes a delightful gift, but you'll want a few for yourself!

Complete instructions and plans for making your own log cabin building set. Using inexpensive, common lumber and basic woodworking tools, create an heirloom gift that kids will play with for generations. I show you how to make two simple indexing jigs to quickly and accurately cut all the notches. The book includes step by step instuctions, measured drawings of parts and exclusive access to dxf and image files online.

This fascinating and educational book provides well illustrated, exciting projects for kids to build... toys, scientific devices, and gadgets illustrating both mystery and adventure, things that will teach skills and excite curiosity in a youngster! There are forty nine illustrations showing construction of such items as a Boomerang, a Barometer, a wooden Army Tank, a Kite, a Kaleidoscope, a Compass, a Sextant and a model fighter plane built from scratch. Magic devices include a device showing the principle of magic used to make ghosts disappear in movies, and a "Magic Propeller," a toy from long ago where rubbing a notched stick with another causes a propeller to spin. A youngster and parent alike will find many hours of pleasure and learning from this book!

It is fun to knit teddy bears and comforting to think that the bear can become a beloved friend for the child who receives it. In this book, you'll find easy-to-follow instructions for knitting teddy bears that are constructed somewhat differently than usual. The patterns for the garments are basic templates you can easily adapt to create your own styles. Most of the bear outfits are very easy to knit. All the measurements in the patterns are given in stitches and rows, instead of gauge and inches/centimeters. That frees you to choose the yarns you want to knit with.

An ingeniously simple and fully-illustrated book for crafting toys from objects found around the house.
This clever guide focuses on fun, homemade projects using materials anyone can find around the house or that can be purchased for a fraction of what a commercially-produced toy can cost. Using everyday objects from cardboard tubing to paper to clothespins, readers will discover how to make such projects as:
- A milk carton balloon boat
- A rubber band banjo
- A cardboard tube kaleidoscope
- An embroidery hoop tambourine
- And more
Perfect for parents and teachers, these projects enable families to spend less while keeping entertained. Because fun doesn't always have to come in a box-sometimes, it's the box itself.

A step-by-step visual guide to making a lighthearted and charming collectible for the doll-lover in your life! Bring these endearing characters to life with patterns you can personalize for a chef, gardener, knitter, mother, scrapbooker, shopper, or lover of all things handmade. Learn face-painting techniques that make each doll unique.

This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.

This fascinating and educational book provides well illustrated, exciting projects for kids to build... toys, scientific devices, and gadgets illustrating both mystery and adventure, things that will teach skills and excite curiosity in a youngster! Forty nine illustrations show construction of such items as a Boomerang, a Barometer, a wooden Army Tank, a Kite, a Kaleidoscope, a Compass, a Sextant and a model fighter plane built from scratch, and many other projects. Magic devices include a device showing the principle of magic used to make ghosts disappear in movies, and a "Magic Propeller," a toy from long ago where rubbing a notched stick with another causes a propeller to spin. A youngster and parent alike will find many hours of pleasure and learning from this book!

Basic rag dolls and richly embellished sculpted cloth figures come alive in this construction technique manual. Note: The printing quality in this copy may vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated due to printing on demand by a high-quality printer on uncoated paper. The information presented in this version is the same as the most recent printed edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. Note: The printing quality in this copy may vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated due to printing on demand by a high-quality printer on uncoated paper. The information presented in this version is the same as the most recent printed edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages.

This photographic book documents a delightful collection of handmade miniature vehicles, boats and planes made from discarded and recycled material in Africa and purchased in at least 20 different countries between 1985 and 2003. They range from rudimentary to amazingly sophisticated. The collection has educational, cultural and environmental aspects, and the pieces showcase the imagination and ingenuity of African children and craftsmen. Author and collector Jude Andreasen spent eight years working and living in African countries. Cleve Overton has traveled the continent with Ms. Andreasen from the Cape to Cairo.

A guide to creating Salley Mavor's charming, bendable "Wee Folk" fairies and dolls. There are 18 wee folk projects featuring dolls, pins, purses, chequebook and cell phone covers, and more. No sewing machine is required. Techniques include applique embroidery, thread wrapping, and painting - and it should be easy to add buttons, beads, natural materials, and "found objects" for extra embellishment. There are concise directions and how-to illustrations. The guide should be suitable for doll makers and crafters of every skill level.

Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. This book is printed individually on uncoated (non-glossy) paper with the best quality printers available. The printing quality of this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated. The information presented in this version is the same as the latest edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. If the pullout patterns are missing, please contact c&t publishing.

This is a guide to creating dolls, covering all aspects from concept to construction. The author explains elements of design, such as focal point, scale, harmony, style and the use of colour, texture and pattern. Photographs of dolls from top doll artists illustrate the text.

*Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: This title will be printed after purchase and will arrive separately from any in-stock items. Please allow approximately 2 weeks for USA delivery, with an additional 2 weeks for international shipments. Expedited shipping is not available on POD Editions. The printing quality in this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated due to printing on demand by a high-quality printer on uncoated (non-glossy) paper. The information presented in this version is the same as the most recent printed edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. This book concentrates on unique dolls made from polymer and paper clays, especially those that combine sculpted clay with cloth bodies. The author emphasizes creativity rather than imitation, teaching the arts and skills of bringing your idea to life through the sculpture. After discussing how to think about your idea and about specific planning, she introduces supplies and the ways you should begin to think. She then takes you through each detailed step in sculpting the head and body, curing and finishing the materials, constructing the body and clothing, and creating a display. Clear drawings illustrate every detailed step in the process. For additional inspiration, there are color photographs of dolls by some sixty professional artists. In addition to the instructional materials and the gallery of dolls, the author includes reference materials about the new clays, drawing upon experiences other artists have had in working with them. There are lists of resources, study exercises, and more.

Really two books in one! First a book of puppet craft which details how to construct papier m[ch puppets, cloth, moveable-mouth puppets, how to build a folding puppet stage and instructions about using puppets in performance. Many pages of action illustrations and patterns to help guide the user. The second half of the book includes a wide variety of puppet playscripts including Old Testament themes, church life plays, Christian behavior, Bible lessons, special days and other topics. The best possible book for a beginner or for a teacher who is instructing others to do puppetry. A valuable book for every church school library.