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MyDesign Paintable Boot Kits

The kit comes with everything you need to paint the boots, right down to a paint pallet and paint brushes. All in all I think this is a fun and unique project for older kids and even adults!

Cricut Personal Electronic Cutter

Learn more about the Cricut personal electronic cutter by Provo.

Cute Pups: Canine Friends and Accessories

Follow the directions in this book and you can create your own miniature pups along with some toys and accessories to go along with them.

Fashion Headbands Craft Kit

Read my review of this fun Fashion Headbands craft kit. Would your kids like this craft kit?

Shrinky Dinks Monster Lab Craft Kit

Read my review of this fun Shrinky Dinks Monster Lab craft kit.

The Cuter Book

One look through this book of miniature felt creatures and you will want to make them all!

Cute Dolls Book

One look through this book of dolls and you will want to make them all! These aren't your typical, cute dolls. The dolls in thise book are funky and unique, just like the lay-out of the book itself.

Knitted Wild Animals

Learn more about this book Knitted Wild Animals written by Sarah Keen.

Amigurumi World: Seriously Cute Crochet

Find out how this book will have to crocheting adorable amigurumi critters in no time at all.

Gifts to Make and Eat

A wonderful addition to anyone's library. Contains great gift ideas for anyone on your shopping list and for any occasion.

Make Your Own Toys

Author Sue Haven teaches you how, with a bit of creativity and some unwanted clothes or scrap fabric, you can create unique, hand-stitched toys.

Fleecie Doll

Fiona Goble will have you sewing up a variety of fleece dolls in no time at all.

Baby Stuff Book

This isn't your typical craft book. While you will find colored pictures of all of the completed projects and step-by-step directions, the pages are set up in comic book fashion. This book will not only appeal to adults wanting to make baby gifts, but also children who want to try sewing for a younger family member or friend.

Encaustic Art Book Review: The Complete Guide To Creating Fine Art With Wax

Read my review of Encaustic Art by Lissa Rankin. The author does a wonderful job educating and instruction with this book.

Ready-to-Go! Blank Board Crafts

These blank board products come in a multitude of sizes, shapes, and colors. Cut, stamp, glue, paint, draw and embellish to your heart's delight.

DIY Art at Home: 28 Simple Projects for Chic Decor on the Cheap

By following the project directions and design tips in this book, you can become an almost instant artist by creating stunning, yet simple, works of art for your walls.

Edge Pro 1210C Compact Rotary Paper Trimmer

Read my review of this product: Edge Pro 1210C Compact Rotary Paper Trimmer.

Picture This

Find out more about this great book, Picture This by Debra Friedman.

Photo Fun - Print Your Own Fabrics for Quilts and Crafts

Read my review of this wonderful book titled Photo Fun - Print Your Own Fabrics for Quilts and Crafts.

The Paper Bride: Wedding Diy from Pop-the-question to Tie-the-knot

This book is a wonderful collection of creative wedding projects that will take you all the way from popping the quesion to the anniversary celebrations.

Cute Dogs: Craft Your Own Pooches

Chie Hayano will have you sewing up several little pooches in no time at all.

Xtreme Art Ultimate Book of Trace-and-Draw Manga

We see the word 'Manga' all over the place, but do you really know what it means? Author Christopher Hart not only explains manga but also teaches you how to draw your own manga characters.

123 I Can Build

This book offers a creative introduction to architecture. It explains how buildings come in all shapes and sizes and encourages us to experiment with a variety of materials and techniques to create an array of houses and buildings.

Ready-to-Go! Blank Canvas Book

These blank canvas book products come in a two sizes at the moment, but, at the rate the publisher works, I would bet more are on the way! You can paint, sew, ink, dye, decoupage, stamp, cut, and embellish to your heart's delight.

PictureItPostage - Custom-Made Postage Stamps

With the popularity of photo greeting cards and other customized items, personalized postage stamps is an obvious next-step for using your own photos creatively.

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