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Books in Craft It Yourself series

  • Planning Perfect Parties: The Girls' Guide to Fun, Fresh, Unforgettable Events

    Jennifer Lynn Jones

    Paperback (Capstone Young Readers, April 1, 2014)
    Learn how to throw a pampering party that will go down in history. Or plan a game night, a costume party, a themed bash with friends, or anything else you dream up! Planning Perfect Parties will fuel your creativity and supply you with tips and techniques to make your next party a can't-miss success.
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  • Girl Plus Pen: Doodle, Draw, Color, and Express Your Individual Style

    Stephanie Corfee

    Paperback (Capstone Young Readers, Feb. 1, 2016)
    In this addition to the Craft It Yourself set, designer and artist Stephanie Corfee will inspire you to create one-of-a-kind doodle drawings that are fresh, fun, and express your unique sense of style. Doodle everything from simple swirls, swooshes, and scallops to intricate and detailed designs that you can give as gifts or hang on your wall. Work on lettering and word art, plus decorative doodles perfect for prettifying just about anything. Be inspired to use your doodling skills on everything from paper and pebbles to scarves and snapshots. Packed with step-by-step instructions, artistic prompts, and helpful tips, this book will help any artist's pen move and creativity flow ― important steps on the way to discovering your own unique, artistic voice. All you need to start is your creativity . . . plus a pen.
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  • Room Love: 50 DIY Projects to Design Your Space

    Heather Wutschke

    Paperback (Capstone Young Readers, Sept. 1, 2017)
    A floor, a ceiling, and four boring walls? No more! Get creative, show your room some love, and turn your personal space into your happy place. Show off your style and personality with DIY pizzazz to makeover furniture, create one-of-a-kind decor, and organize your stuff with dozens of projects and ideas to make your room as unique as you are!
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  • Tangles: Amazing Zendoodles to Color and Draw

    Abby Huff, Julijua Anzhelika, Lori Blackwell, James Grover, Pimlada Phuapradit, Lizzie Preston, Tyson J. Schultz, Angelika Scudamore

    Paperback (Capstone Young Readers, July 1, 2017)
    Tap into your artsy side with TANGLES! Kids of all drawing abilities can have fun and unwind with tangles ― simple, repetitive patterns that combine to form beautiful and elaborate drawings called zendoodles. And with TANGLES as your guide, it’s easy to dive into this doodly art style. Explore over sixty awesome drawing projects in Animals, Fairy Tales, Nature, and Lettering and Embellishments themes. Doodle prompts plus space for coloring and tangling will ignite your imagination, and bonus craft ideas will inspire you to create a DIY zendoodle masterpiece. Packed full of step-by-step tangle instructions and extra tips, you’re sure to have fun getting creative. So sharpen your pencils and get lost in the twirls, curls, and swirls of tangles!
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  • Make It, Gift It: Handmade Gifts for Every Occasion

    Mari Bolte

    Paperback (Capstone Young Readers, Aug. 1, 2015)
    There's nothing more fun than giving the perfect hand-crafted gift! From simple hostess gifts to fully personalized gifts for that very special someone, Make It, Gift It has everything you need to get started. Learn how to create one-of-a-kind masterpieces for every important person in your life.
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  • Lazy Crafternoon

    Stella Fields

    Paperback (Capstone Young Readers, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Spend a lazy crafternoon with your friends. From pretty school supplies to colorful tech accessories to perfect party decor, Lazy Crafternoon guides tween crafters through simple steps to create amazing projects.
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  • Paint It: The Art of Acrylics, Oils, Pastels, and Watercolors

    Mari Bolte, Dawn Candace Ice, Robert A Williams

    Paperback (Capstone Young Readers, Sept. 1, 2013)
    Any master starts at the beginning. Dip your brush into oil, acrylic, and watercolor paints, and sharpen your pastels. Develop essential techniques that will propel your art from scribbles to masterpieces.
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  • The Ultimate Guide to Gardening: Grow Your Own Indoor, Vegetable, Fairy, and Other Great Gardens

    Lisa J. Amstutz

    Paperback (Capstone Young Readers, April 1, 2016)
    Whether inside or outside, decorative or edible, this book is full of gardening projects large and small. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions are accompanied by photographs that guide the aspiring gardening through planting all kinds of gardens.
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  • Re-Craft: Unique Projects That Look Great

    Jennifer Lynn Jones, Carol Sirrine

    Paperback (Capstone Young Readers, March 1, 2011)
    Teens with a passion for crafts and our planet will love this book! Transform torn jeans into a fashionable new purse, make an old t-shirt into a chew toy for your dog, or use bottle caps to make a picture frame. With easy instructions and inspiring photographs of finished projects, Re-Craft provides the earth-minded reader with creative ways to be green, look good and have fun.
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  • Custom Confections: Delicious Desserts You Can Create and Enjoy

    Jen Besel

    Paperback (Capstone Young Readers, Sept. 1, 2014)
    Bake up surprises in cupcakes and cookies. Create custom desserts with ease. Or decorate all kinds of creative confections like a pro. Forty fun, simple recipes will have kids and kids at heart creating delicious desserts to decorate and devour! Step by step instructions and photos make red velvet cookies, black and white angel food cake, cheesecake stuffed strawberries, and more easy to achieve and tasty to eat. Sweetly simple, appetizingly fun!
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  • Dessert Designer: Creations You Can Make and Eat!

    Dana Meachen Rau

    Paperback (Capstone Young Readers, Feb. 1, 2013)
    Design and decorate like a pro with no baking skills required! Using premade cupcakes, cookies, and cake, kids of all ages will learn tips and tricks for creating whimsical, inspiring, and utterly gorgeous desserts. It’s deliciously fun!
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  • Fashion Drawing Studio: A Guide to Sketching Stylish Fashions

    Marissa Bolte, Sarah Jennifer Dahl, Brooke Hagel, Maria Soledad Otero, Jennifer Leigh Rzasa

    Paperback (Capstone Young Readers, Feb. 1, 2013)
    Featuring step-by-step sketches and easy-to-follow illustrations, this guide gives kids a look into fashion-forward clothing trends including Rock Star, Girly Girl, Glamour, Harajuku, American Girl, and Skater Chic. Tips, techniques, and the perfect outfit accessories make this book the perfect inspiration for the future fashion designer.
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