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 Masterpieces: A
Fact-Filled Coloring Book. Learn all about great paintings by coloring
them yourself! Sixty world-famous paintings are ready to color with colored
pencils, crayons, or markers. The reproductions are simply redrawn to allow for
the user to fill in the details.The illustrations are accompanied by lively descriptions of the paintings and their artists, among them: Gaugin, Degas, van Gogh, Renoir, and Audubon. Five centuries of art are covered. A 17"x22" ready-to-color poster is included. Paper, 121 pages. |
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 Crochet: Learn to Crochet Six Great Projects (Klutz) - This Klutz
kit is perfect for the beginner. It includes all the materials you need to make
your choice of six projects, a crochet hook, stitch markers, two different
weights of yarn, a yarn needle, a button, and - of course - a book of patterns!The book itself contains clear instructions in writing as well as drawings that not only get you from point A to point B, but explains what's really going on. Besides the easy-to-follow instructions to learn all the basic stitches needed for crocheting, it also contains a section on buying yarn, checking gauge, and finishing details. One of the nice features that this book includes is a chart of UK names for all the basic stitches. Although all of the patterns in this book are written in the American form, having this chart can help you when you read patterns outside of this book. The patterns themselves are easy and rewarding, with added side notes with tips and suggestions perfect for personalization. This kit not only gives you the ability to complete all the projects within it, but gives you a strong and helpful base that will guide you through future crocheting adventures. Paper book (86 pages) with yarn, hooks & other material. Reviewed by Lane Greer, 15 (who learned how to knit from the Klutz Knitting book when she was 13). #8703 |
 Hip
to Knit: 18 Contemporary Projects for Today's Knitter by Judith L.
Swartz is
for the newer or younger knitter
and introduces 18 classic and contemporary patterns that can be completed in a
reasonable amount of time.
Instructions are included for: a felted tote bag, basic hat, striped socks,
ribbed tank, hoodie sweatshirt, turtleneck and more.
Techniques and tips include:
buttonholes, cables, combining yarns, inserting a zipper, setting in a sleeve,
tassels and more. |
 Kids Knitting: Projects for Kids of All
Ages by Melanie Falick teaches the basics of knitting for beginners of
all ages and contains 12 knitting projects. Learn how to make bean bags, socks,
scarves, hats, bath puppets, an afghan, a purse, your own knitting needles and
more! Stitches, embroidery and other basics are covered, as well as additional
interesting information. Includes lots of color photos and illustrations. 128 pages. |
 Kids
Weaving by Sarah Swett, Lena Corwin (Illustrator), Chris Hartlove
(Photographer) - This guide shows how to make 15 fun, inexpensive, colorful
projects--including friendship bracelets, a rag doll, a fashionable chenille
scarf, magic carpets, and funky hand-woven shoelaces. Beginning projects are done without a loom and progress to using a pencil, cardboard and then a pipe loom, which is fairly inexpensive to make. The author also talks about natural dyes, weaving around the world, and provides supply sources and recommended reading. This is the kind of kid's book that is great for beginning adult learners too. I have a copy for myself and plan on teaching myself how to weave from it. Lots of full-color photos and illustrations. Hardcover, 128 pages. Recommended for ages 9-12, but the beginning projects are great for younger learners with help. 9.25"x8.25"x.75". #4677   |
 A Knitter's Template: Easy Steps
to Great-Fitting Garments by Laura Militzer Bryant and Barry Klein - Why follow
a pattern to the letter? Transform it into a true original by taking part in the
design process. These templates will help you showcase your fashion flair. Customize six basic designs--a sleeveless shell, short- or long-sleeve pullover, cardigan, jacket, or coat. Create your own fashion flair with your choice of styling details, such as body length, amount of taper, neckline shaping, and armhole type. Discover more freedom in your knitting with these versatile patterns or follow the clear step-by-step instructions to knit up each style as shown. Paper, 144 pages. 10.75"x8"x.5". Out of print. #4538X |
 Marion Foale's Classic Knit Wear: A Beautiful Collection of 30 Original Patterns
- Classic styles for all of the family with clear, easy-to-follow patterns.
Includes both sleeveless and long-sleeved sweaters, v-necks and crew necks,
cardigans and slip-overs - something for every occasion and for every member of
the family. The sweaters have long lines and subtle patterns that evocative of
the 1940's and 1950's.The accent is on simplicity, from the straightforward designs to the ease of knitting. Hardcover, 127 pages. Copyright 1985. Out of print, one copy available. #5839 $24.95 |
 My First Machine Sewing Book: Straight Stitching (Kit) by Winky Cherry -
Children are introduced to the sewing machine on an elementary level,
substituting pictures for words, for repetition, and to help children who are
learning to read. Rhymes and silly names for machine parts help children
remember information and rules. Children will learn about: Seam allowances, tapering, snips, clips, stitching inside, turning the shape outside. The kit includes: sewing practice sheets, fabric for two stars. For Children ages 7 and up. #8400 $12.95 |
 Sunny's
Mittens by Robin Hansen, illustrated by Lois Leonard Stock - This
warmhearted story of how young Sunny's grandmother teaches her to knit Swedish
Lovikka mittens is accompanied by detailed instructions and more than 30
illustrations. It makes it easy for young knitters to create their first pair of
mittens - either with adult help at a few critical points or all on their own
once they've mastered the basics. It's a wonderful way for new knitters to learn
stockinette stitch, casting on, decreasing, knitting around on four needles and
other skills. The result is a beautiful pair of Swedish folk mittens.
Instructions for a matching tasseled cap are included.Recommended for ages 9 through 12 but the knitting instructions are helpful to any beginning knitter. Paper, 48 pages. Spiral-bound. #2908 $20.00
Out of print; one copy available. |
 Tooth Fairy Pillow (Curiosity
Kits) This simple craft kit makes a cute little tooth-shaped pillow to hold a
tooth waiting for a Tooth-Fairy pickup. The kit includes everything you need to
make one 5" x 5" felt pillow.Features pre-cut felt with holes, stuffing, self-stick felt, and a special pocket for the tooth and bounty. For ages 4+. #0571 $5.00
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Yarn Girls' Guide to Simple Knits by Julie Carles, Jordana Jacobs - This
lively, hip introduction to today's hottest hobby enables even beginners to
re-create the stylish fashions found in upscale boutiques. In a friendly, down-to-earth style, the authors explain basic techniques, and then take readers step-by-step through ten projects. Includes projects for tanks, sweaters, scarves, hats, throws and more. Hardcover, 160 pages. 10"x7.5"x.5". #8800 |
 Children at the Hearth: 19th Century Cooking, Manners & Games by Barbara Swell -
Eat your way back in time and enter the world of American children as they lived
150 years ago. Sample foods, folklore and games found in the parlors of the
wealthy, the boarding houses of the working class, and the cabins on the western
frontier. Includes over 60 vintage photos plus historic recipes like cathead biscuits, sugar plums and hobo mulligan stew. Learn to make snow candles and snow taffy, tell Appalachian ghost stories and play roley hole and jack straws. Paper, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" , 72 pages. #6345 $5.95 |
 Cooking
Art: Easy Edible Art for Young Children by MaryAnn F. Kohl & Jean
Potter. I wish I had a book like this when I was a kid! Contains 150 fun
activities, most edible, for children or the young at heart (hey, I liked making
these too!) Many of them require little or no baking, 5 ingredients or less, and
short preparation time (my personal goal for all meals!) Twelve theme-related
chapters include numbers & letters, shapes & forms, building & construction,
color & design, and animals & creatures. There is also a section called A
Year Full of Special Days that includes activities for each month of the
year. Treat your tastebuds to Rainbow Snow Slushies, Number Pretzels, Cowpoke
Cakes or try your hand at making a wooden trivet or napkin rings and more. Each
activity is accompanied by fun illustrations. Paper, 191 pages. #1845 |
 Cooking
Basics for Dummies, 3rd edition by Bran Miller & Marie Rama This
hands-on guide shows you the fun and easy way to prepare meals all your guests
will love, from die-hard vegetarians to the most passionate meat eaters.You'll
be able to handle boiling, poaching, steaming, braising, grilling, and other
essential techniques, making it easy to master: stirring up sensational soups;
perfecting the art of the egg; dressing up salads to impress; creating wonderful
pasta dishes; one-stop one-pot meals; satisfying your sweet tooth with desserts;
cooking for your boss; making the most of leftovers; and, meals for the most
special occasions. Packed with over 150 tempting, hassle-free recipes that will satisfy every palette, as well as advice on supplying, organizing, and budgeting your kitchen. Paper, 454 pages. 9.25"x7.5"x1". #2067X
One copy available. |
 The Mary Frances Cook Book: Adventures
Among the Kitchen People by
Jane Eayre Fryer teaches children to cook
via the antics of Toaster Man, Auntie Rolling Pin and other bantering Kitchen
People who befriend young Mary Frances. They share the secrets of the kitchen
with her in a series of fun adventures. Mary Frances learns how to prepare 40
simple dishes, including baked potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and Queen of Heart
Tarts. Some of the instructions are for an antiquated style of cooking (most
people probably don't toast their bread over a fire unless they are camping),
but others are perfect for today's kitchen.The book was written in 1912 and the reader gets glimpses of that time via an encounter with a "tramp" and a chapter on a "man's lunch". It is a fun way to learn cooking through storytelling. Paper, 175 pages. #5884 |
 Take Two & Butter 'Em While They're Hot!: Heirloom Recipes & Kitchen Wisdom by Barbara Swell - Cook your heart out with generations of hand-me-down recipes and food lore! Barbara Swell has whisked up weather and cooking folklore, food insults, old-time home remedies, vintage photos, romance superstitions, hearth crafts and 19th century chores. Paper, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 72 pages. #6321 $5.95 |
 Curiosity Kits Air-Dry Clay Refill - We no longer carry the pottery wheel for which this kit was designed, but the clay can be used for any free-form project as well. It includes two pounds each of beige and terra cotta clay. No baking is required; clay air-dries in 48 hours. Illustrations show how to make loads of fun and easy projects; pots, character sculptures, ornaments, and more. Workable right out of the box. Ages 4+. #1802 $10.00
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 The Gnome Craft Book by Thomas
& Petra Berger is chock full of inspiration and instruction for creating a
variety of handcrafted gnomes from easy-to-find materials, many of which are
natural: felt, yarn, wool, twigs, pipecleaner, wire and even nuts. The instructions and patterns included are good for beginners because they are detailed. (Instructions for knitted gnomes assume you know how to knit). Experienced crafters will appreciate the finishing touches. Children can make the gnomes with help from an adult. This book even has patterns for paper tissue transparencies and cross-stitched gnomes. My favorite is the paper chain of gnomes sitting on a toadstool! Wonderful color pictures are included on almost every page, showing examples of finished products. CK Paper, 180 pages #3003 |
 The Nature Corner by Leeuwen &
Moeskops - celebrate the seasons by creating table arrangements with simple,
natural materials and basic crocheting and knitting skills. The Nature Corner
has lots of photos, diagrams, and charming pen and ink illustrations to
accompany the instructions for making a variety of crafts (there are some
adorable doll and animal designs).Seasons covered: early spring, spring, Easter, Ascension and Whitsun, St John's Tide, Summer, Autumn, Halloween and Martimas, Advent, Christmas, and Winter. A seasonal table arrangement is a wonderful way to help young children follow the year's cycle and celebrate major festivals. Paper, 88 pages. #1116 |
 Potholders and Other Loopy Projects
(Klutz) - Remember making potholders as a kid? I do! Every year I would attend a
summer rec program, and making potholders there was one of my favorite crafts.Well, Klutz has come along with their own potholder kit that is even more fun! It comes with a sturdy plastic loom, and lots of colorful, cotton-blend loops. Not only will you be able to craft classic potholders (using different weaving patterns), but there are also instructions to weave a purse, a picture frame, game boards, bean bags, and a cute chicken. As usual with Klutz, the step-by-directions are clear, with lots of photos and illustrations. For ages 6 and up. #963X |
 The Shrinky Dinks Book: The Ultimate Book of Plastic Shrink Art (Klutz)
Draw or trace a design on special plastic, color it, cut it out, bake it
briefly on a cookie sheet in your oven and, voila!, your creation shrinks to
44% of its original size. Cool! You get six sheets of Shrinky Dink in this
book, along with a collection of ready-to-trace artwork.I loved shrink
art when I was younger, and it's just as popular among today's youth. The
Shrinky Dinks book and Window Art (see below), are consistent favorites in
our house (it appeals to young children, teens, and adults) and is
frequently used as an activity when friends come over. Because of this, we
have gone through several refill packs. |
 The Shrinky Dinks Refill Pack (Klutz)A must-have for the shrinky-dink artist! This pack
includes eight 8" x 10" sheets of shrinking plastic, along with full
instructions for use, packaged in a folder for easy storage.
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 Window
Art (Klutz) - This book and paint set was an
instant hit among my children and every one of their friends! They have regular
“socials” at our house, and the creation of window art is a favorite activity at
these gatherings.Window Art comes with six bottles of peel-off paint: five 22 ml/.74 oz bottles of color (purple, blue, green, yellow, and red) and one 40 ml/1.36 oz bottle of black paint for outlines. The book contains more than a 100 ready-to-trace designs. The craft is simple: place the included plastic sheet over the desired design, trace the outline with black paint, and fill it in with color. Let it dry and then stick it on any glass surface, such as a mirror or window. Since a whole group of kids like to participate at once in our house, we use clear, plastic report covers to allow more than one person to work at the same time and to extend the amount of available space for their art. The only drawback is that there isn't enough paint in the set to satisfy the demand for someone who likes to create lots of art or for a group of users. Fortunately, a deluxe refill kit it available and is highly recommended. Spiral-bound hardcover book and paint #6436 Window Art Book Only - No paints or plastic sheet. Book Only #6436X $5.00 |
 Window
Art new version (Klutz) - This
new version of the Window Art kit has all new designs and the paint set
now includes two bottles of glitter paint.The updated Window Art kit comes with six bottles of peel-off paint that are different than the original kit: five 22 ml/.74 oz bottles of color (white, blue, orange, glitter green, and glitter yellow) and one 40 ml/1.36 oz bottle of black paint for outlines. The book contains more than a 100 new, ready-to-trace designs. The craft is simple: place the included plastic sheet over the desired design, trace the outline with black paint, and fill it in with color. Let it dry and then stick it on any glass surface, such as a mirror or window. The only drawback is that there isn't enough paint in the set to satisfy the demand for someone who likes to create lots of art or for a group of users. Fortunately, a deluxe refill kit it available and is highly recommended. Spiral-bound hardcover book and paint. Ages 6+. #1671 |
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Postcards in Full Color (Dover) - Exquisite masterpieces by the greatest
theatrical and fashion illustrator of the 20th century are reproduced in full
color in a postcard-size format. "Harlequin," "Oriental Tale," "Stolen Kisses" and famous designs for Manon, Rigoletto, Legendary Kings, and more feature Erté's chic female temptresses. 24 full-color illustrations. Captioned. The cards come bound in a 9"x12" book, four to a page, card stock, with perforations for detaching. Publisher's Note. There are a few illustrations that feature nudity (each a single, stylized female breast). #7309X $5.95
One copy available. |
 Great Bird Illustrations (Dover) - This collection includes 24
superbly detailed works by a number of the most skilled bird illustrators of all
time.Selected from works in the libraries of The Natural History Museum, London, and meticulously reproduced here are full-color illustrations of such striking species as: the belted kingfisher and American white pelican, depicted by John James Audubon; a macaw by Edward Lear; a toucan by John Gould; and many more birds, most show in beautifully delineated natural settings. Descriptive notes identify the birds depicted and the publications from which the illustrations were taken. The drawings were created in the 1700's to the early 1900's and reflect the style of those time periods. #5558 $9.95
Out of print; one copy available. |
 Hudson River School Paintings edited by Hayward Cirker (Dover) - Twenty-four
paintings recapture the lure of the natural world and the wild frontier with
paintings by the famed 19th-century group that romanticized nature while
capturing the scale, beauty, and nobility of the Hudson River Valley and beyond.
Superb reproductions include works by Cole, Durand, Cropsey, Hetzel, Church, Bierstadt, and others. 24 full-color art cards. Captioned. The cards come bound in a 9"x12" book, four to a page, card stock, with perforations for detaching. #9899 $6.95
One copy available. |
 Mary
Cassatt Cards (Dover) - Beautifully printed collection displays noted
American Impressionist's bold realism and fresh, original style. Reproductions
of 24 of her finest paintings include Mother Combing Her Child's Hair,
Mother's Kiss, Reine Lefebvre Holding a Nude Baby, Little Girl in a Blue
Armchair, and others. These make great postcards for sending to a mom in your life or to frame. When our children were little, I had several Cassatt reproductions hanging on our family room wall. They reflected that special bond I shared with my small children (the bond is still strong, even though they are now in college!) 24 full-color cards. Notes are included on each exquisite work of art. Captioned. The cards come bound in a 9"x12" book, four to a page, card stock, with perforations for detaching. #1352 $6.95
One copy available. |
 Redouté Flowers Cards (Dover) - Hailed as "the Raphael of the Rose" for his
magnificent flower paintings, the great botanical artist Pierre-Joseph Redouté
(1759-1840) served in Bourbon court of Napoleon and Josephine.This collection features brilliant examples of Redouté's legacy, presenting excellent reproductions, from rare sources, of 24 works by the famed artist. It includes finely detailed illustrations of amaryllis, anemone, camellia, tulip, pansy, aster, dahlia, rose, narcissus, lilac, hyacinth, rhododendron, and 12 other exquisite flowers. These 24 full-color cards are perfect for gardeners, botanists, and all who appreciate natural beauty. Captioned. The cards come bound in a 9"x12" book, four to a page, card stock, with perforations for detaching. #9678 $9.95
Out of print; one copy available. |
 Sargent Paintings (Dover) - The most celebrated society portraitist of his time,
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) produced works that helped establish the popular
image of life among the rich and privileged of that era. His skill at capturing
a sense of aristocratic refinement, the dazzling richness of his brushwork, and
his ability to flatter sitters are apparent in this superb card collection.Included are some of Sargent's finest paintings: Oyster Gatherers of Cancale, Madame Gautreau Drinking a Toast, Garden Study of the Vickers Children, Self-Portrait, Violet Sargent, The Sons of Mrs. Malcolm Forbes, Helen Dunham, and Lady Agnew of Lochnaw. #0641 $9.95
Out of print, one copy available. |
 Whistler Paintings (Dover) - "As music is the poetry of sound, so is painting
the poetry of sight," declared James McNeill Whistler, who often titled his
harmoniously composed paintings in musical terms. These reproductions of his finest work include his most famous creation, Arrangement in Grey and Black: Portrait of the Painter's Mother ("Whistler's Mother") , along with At the Piano, Symphony in White No. 2: The Little White Girl, Nocturne: Blue and Gold — St. Mark's, Venice, and 20 others. 24 full-color art cards. Captioned. The cards come bound in a 9"x12" book, four to a page, card stock, with perforations for detaching. #8281 $5.95
One copy available. |
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Art from Many Hands:
Multicultural Art Projects by Jo Miles Schuman. Includes detailed instructions,
illustrated with many photographs, for authentic art projects from around the world. Historical
backgrounds as well as a variety of art forms are covered for many cultures, including
African, South American, Asian, European and native American. 
Look!
Zoom in on Art by Gillian Wolfe is a dynamic, beautifully illustrated
guide to teaching young people how to look at art. Acclaimed art educator
Gillian Wolfe selected 18 paintings from around the world and across art history
to help develop the art of "seeing" a painting from all perspectives. Brilliant
color reproductions and instructions guide us to actively think about what we
see when we look at art:
Discovering
Great Artists: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of the Great Masters
by Maryann F. Kohl & Kim Solga. Learn all about the art techniques of great
artists through hands-on activities. There is an art activity for each artist
that focuses on their particular style, with a brief biography to add depth and
interest. Included at the front of the book is a convenient chart that lists
each artist, the date they were alive, their style and art technique, the art
activity explored, level of the activity's difficulty and the amount of
preparation time. More than 75 artists are covered, from gothic times to the
present, and 110 different art activities. 
Drawing for Older Children and Teens
by Mona Brookes - Applying the same principles but with higher-level material
and more sophistication than she used in her bestselling Drawing with
Children, Brookes clearly and comprehensively teaches older children, teens
and adult beginners everything they need to know to draw for themselves. 
Ralph Masiello's Dragon Drawing Book - Author/illustrator Ralph
Masiello explores the world of dragon lore, from the mystical Australian rainbow
serpent to the revered imperial dragon of China.
The
Figure: The Classic Approach to Drawing & Construction by Walt Reed -
The New Drawing on the Right Side of the
Brain by Betty Edwards focuses on helping readers visualize objects with the
right side of the brain because that's the side that allows artists to draw
objects as they are.
The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
Workbook: Guided
Practice in the Five Basic Skills of Drawing by Betty Edwards - If you
would like to jump right in and start using the skills Betty has to offer
without the extra philosophy or insights of the main book (listed above), this
book is for you. You could also use this book in addition to the book above.
This collection can be colored, cut out, or simply read and enjoyed.
Bellerophon Books are unique because the pictures are drawings from the actual
time period being covered. So, not only do you get information about the time period through the
accompanying text, but a feel for popular art styles. This is only a partial
list of the large selection of Bellerophon books that we carry throughout the
catalog. 
