DIY Projects

There are plenty of benefits to upcycling, but perhaps the most exciting is the endless possibilities that upcycling offers to crafters! Whether you are simply looking for a new hobby or a way to reduce your impact on the planet, upcycling might just be for you! "Upcycling DIY Projects: 45 Crafting Ideas for Gifting, Decorating and Fashion" takes a look at just what upcycling is and what it means to be an upcycler versus a recycler. As you learn more about the upcycling process you will also learn about the benefits to upcycling and how you can make it a part of various areas of your life! As you journey through "Upcycling DIY Projects: 45 Crafting Ideas for Gifting, Decorating and Fashion" you will discover a wide range of upcycling projects that can be gifted, added to your wardrobe and used to decorate your home. Forget the books that are filled with boring upcycling projects, "Upcycling DIY Projects: 45 Crafting Ideas for Gifting, Decorating and Fashion" covers so many varied upcycling projects that you are sure to find plenty to suit your tastes and your needs! Inside You Will Learn about: Upcycling versus Recycling The Benefits of Upcycling 15 Upcycling Decorating Ideas 15 Upcycling Fashion Ideas And Much More

Candles are a beautiful way to light up a room. They give off a special feeling of warmth and comfort that only they can. Candle making is a beautiful yet simple craft that has been around for centuries. Are you interested in learning how to make your own hand dipped candles? What about layered container candles? Perhaps you want to learn more about the advantages and disadvantages to using different types of wax? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you will love this book! Inside You Will Learn: The differences between using beeswax and paraffin for hand dipped candle making How to prepare containers for container candles How to prepare and use a double broiler set up The technique behind producing beautiful and natural soy candles The importance of taking the proper safety precautions when working with wax How to create the classic pillar candle as well as a stacked pillar candle And so much more! If you have ever been interested in candle making, this is the book for you. It is both informative and easy-to-follow, with clear instructions and recipes.

Do you have found memories of your Grandmother sitting with piles of fabric and thread and creating beautiful blankets? Perhaps you are just looking for a new skill that brings up your do it yourself skills. If you are looking to learn the step-by-step basics of making your own beautiful quilts this is the book that you need. Within the pages of this book you will find: A directory of tools needed to quilt A directory of common terms used in patterns Beautiful baby blanket quilts Larger adult quilts And much more. This is a fully comprehensive guide to the basics of creating all types of quilts. It is full of all the best tips and tricks that will help the beginner and the veteran alike. You will be lead through the starting steps with pictures and words to ensure you have a great time learning this new and wonderful skill.