John Murphy, author of Stupid Sock Creatures, and his creative crew have figured out new ways to build bodacious bodies from socks and invented a slew of facial features. Some critters have wings and some stand on tripod legs. ... Thanks to John's easy-to-understand diagrams and humorous instructions, nothing is intimidating.--P. [4] of cover.

This vintage book is a detailed guide to making toys for children, with instructions for making toy animals out of papier mâché and fairground rides from wood. With step-by-step instructions and a wealth of invaluable information, this book is highly recommended for those with an interest in making their own toys and would make for a lovely addition to the family bookshelf. Contents include: “Papier Mache”, “The Fair”, and “The Large Roundabout”....

"Bestselling author Kari Chapin (The Handmade Marketplace) and needle-felting artist Kerri Wessel concoct a delightful "cookbook" of 25 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 Holiday Treats--like heart-shaped lollipops for Valentine's Day. Also included: detailed instructions for turning these tasty-looking projects into snack-size...

Melly & Me present a fun and fabulous collection of personality-packed designs that will have readers sewing adorable toys in no time! Each of the brightly colored characters is a joy to sew for all abilities, making them the perfect gift for children or adults, or a trendy home accessory. Projects combine simple sewing techniques with funky fabrics, embellishments and color palettes to add zing and excitement to readers' sewn toy creations. Easy...

Anyone can build a dollhouse with just six basic tools (folding rule, square, saber saw, rasp, sander, and hammer) plus a single sheet of plywood. This easy-to-follow guide presents instructions and tips, plus over 40 diagrams and photographs. Finished model measures 36 1/2" x 26", with 6 rooms, staircase, windows, and front door.

40 tiny and charming delights - all easy to execute; requiring very little yarn, thread, or floss; and very little time. Complete instructions. 89 illustrations.

How adorable is this! A family of 3 hippos made using size 10 crochet cotton, worsted- #4 and chunky- #5 weight yarns. Each is stuffed with fiberfill. Size: Large-9 ½"T; Medium-6"T; Small-3 ¼"Tall.

Susan B. Anderson's fifth book, her most enchanting yet, turns the spotlight on "reversibles": knitted projects that are two toys in one. This collection of a dozen delightful toys features a dog in a doghouse, a chrysalis with a fluttery surprise inside, a tiny hidden fairy, a vintage toy with a fabled theme to boot, pigs in a blanket, and much more. The adorable photographic sequences and the playful and energetic line drawings show how each finished...

Learn to make quick, easy, and adorable pocket pets in soft, fleecy yarn with this guide featuring twenty patterns for knit toys. In this guide for knitters of all abilities, Sachiyo Ishii shares twenty original projects including a baby penguin, a koala bear, a guinea pig and a squirrel. Exquisitely designed and easy to make, these fleecy creatures make perfect gifts to delight young and old alike. All the projects are accompanied by clear instructions...

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 in the way of previous handcrafting experience. The chapters of this book include: 'A Child's Pedal Toy Motor Car', 'A Children's Swing', 'Children's Play Tent', 'A Four...