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Author
Publisher
Storey Communications
Pub. Date
1996.
Language
English
Description
In the modern age of plug-in room fragrancers and spray polishes, Scented Treasures will show you how to scent your rooms with traditional gilded oranges, scented candles and polishes to make a Home Sweet Home, in every sense of these words. For food-lovers, there are aromatic recipes for preserved lemons, herbal vinegars, garlic confit, fiery chili oil, delicious spice biscuits, honey cake and orange wine, among other delights, while for health and...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Group
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"At no time in human history have we been more disconnected with what lies outside our front doors. Within just a century, our relationship with our surroundings has transformed from one of exploration to one of disassociation. In This Book Was a Tree, science teacher Marcie Cuff issues a call for a new era of pioneers--not leathery, backwoods deerskin-wearing salt pork and hominy pioneers, but strong-minded, clever, crafty, mudpie-making, fort-building...
Author
Publisher
Thunder Bay Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Use materials foraged from the great outdoors to create visually inspiring art, gifts, decorations, and home accessories. This collection of 52 clever ideas is packed with small, no-fuss projects that are demonstrated using step-by-step photography--one engaging project for each week of the year. Find inspiration in the beauty of the natural world, and use stones, twigs, leaves, seeds, flowers, and other items to add your own special touch to each...
Author
Publisher
FunStitch Studio, an imprint of C&T Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Sew a menagerie of felt fairies, gnomes, and forest friends from supplies you have on hand. Back with all-new projects approved by crafty kids, the best-selling authors of Forest Fairy Crafts teach kids how to stitch and personalise charming fairyland characters and toys. Make every season more fun when you adorn your friends with colourful felt, threads, yarn, buttons, sequins, and more. These twenty-five crafts appeal to boys, girls, and the young...
Author
Publisher
Workman Pub
Pub. Date
[1989]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the types and life cycle of trees and how their leaves function, explains how to collect and preserve leaves, and suggests leaf and tree projects for the entire year, including making bark rubbings and an autumn collage.
208) Exploring nature activity book for kids: 50 creative projects to spark curiosity in the outdoors
Author
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Nature books for kids should get them excited about heading out into the great outdoors. This one encourages them to track, explore, discover and create. Unlike some nature books for kids, the Exploring Nature Activity Book for Kids, is filled with hands-on educational outdoor activities--like crafting bird feeders out of fruit, pressing flowers, creating sundials and so much more. The Exploring Nature Activity Book for Kids includes: 50 AMAZING...
Author
Publisher
Floris Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"This book is full of wonderful ideas and projects for educators on how to help children engage with the seasons, including growing and cooking fresh herbs, caring for butterflies, using plant dyes, building bird boxes, creating a stimulating kindergarten garden, and working with earth, water, fire, and air."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Stackpole Books
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
The art of using pressed and dried flower materials to create pictures and designs has been popular throughout history in cultures around the world. Acclaimed artist W. Eugene Burkhart Jr. passes the craft on in this comprehensive, full-color, how-to guide, sharing information on tools and materials, detailed step-by-step instructions and close-up photographs, and an assortment of projects, patterns, and design ideas for making botanicals, whole flower...
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
They mayseemcreepy and crawly, but insects are fascinating creatures that help the planet in significant ways. As readers learn about the anatomy of various bugs and minibeasts, they begin to understand that they are helpful to the ecosystem. Achievable text accompanies full-color photographs of ants, ladybugs, and more, allowing readers to have a deeper appreciation for the tiny beings. The craft ideas scatteredthroughout the volume encourage readers...
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"In Crafting Modern Florals, designer Hanna Wendelbo shares her experience in botanical artistry and offers a variety of floral design techniques using florae, watercolor, ink, and more. Capture the unique beauty of each flower with crafts for binding flowers and leaves into patterns and painting and drawing striking floral patterns"--
Author
Publisher
Greystone Kids, Greystone Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
This field guide to nature contains 52 short, fun, hands-on activities, including pressing flowers, harvesting algae and skipping stones, to help kids explore and discover the outdoors--one for each week of the year.
