Random House New Releases - Crafts & Hobbies - Nature Crafts

Imagine Childhood by Sarah Olmsted

2012-10-16T00:30:00-05:00

Imagine Childhood Exploring the World through Nature, Imagination, and Play - 25 Projects that spark curiosity and adventure
Written by Sarah Olmsted

Trade Paperback, 240 pages | Roost Books | Family & Relationships - Activities; Crafts & Hobbies - Crafts for Children; Crafts & Hobbies - Nature Crafts | $19.95 | 978-1-59030-970-4 (1-59030-970-7)

For children, potential is limitless, curiosity is an electrical current, and every moment is open to the possibility of the unexpected. Day-to-day life is filled with adventure. Road blocks are invitations to try new routes. And the world is vast and expansive. This book is a celebration of childhood through the crafts and activities that invite wonder and play. The twenty-five projects and activities in this book are meant to speak to the way children engage with the world. These projects are not about what is produced in the end (although that part is fun too) but rather they are stepping-off points—activities that spark curiosity, an adventure, or an investigation. They’re about the process of getting there. They’re about the conversations that happen while making things together. They’re about getting to know the world inch by inch. They’re about exploring imaginary universes and running through real forests. They’re about living in childhood . . . regardless of your actual age. They’re about being a kid.

Uncommon Crochet by Julie Armstrong Holetz

2012-08-15T00:30:00-05:00

Uncommon Crochet Twenty-Five Projects Made from Natural Yarns and Alternative Fibers
Written by Julie Armstrong Holetz

eBook, 168 pages | Ten Speed Press | Crafts & Hobbies - Crocheting; Crafts & Hobbies - Nature Crafts; House & Home - Sustainable Living | $14.99 | 978-1-60774-457-3 (1-60774-457-0)

Black leather granny squares are anything but square, and hot pink organic hemp gives crocheted vases a decidedly modern cachet. In Uncommon Crochet, designer Julie Armstrong Holetz applies new ideas and unconventional materials--like wire, raffia, jute, sisal, recycled belts, fabric strips, and felted beads--to twenty-five patterns for bins, baskets, totes, handbags, clutches, jewelry, and more. Step-by-step instructions, detailed how-to photographs, and essential advice about creativity, design, and experi-mentation encourage you to play with fiber, add funky embellishments, and use your creative spirit to customize any pattern--even the ones in this book! From practical containers like Red's Goodie Basket (a stylish home for your WIP--works in progress) and Vintage Satchel (a sturdy retro messenger bag) to just plain fun projects like Petite Fleur Vases (tiny bud vases that hold water) and Sushi (crocheted California rolls, anyone?), Uncommon Crochet offers fresh twists on old-school techniques that turn simple projects into gift-worthy creations.

The Foxfire 45th Anniversary Book by Foxfire Fund, Inc.

2011-08-30T00:30:00-05:00

The Foxfire 45th Anniversary Book Singin', Praisin', Raisin'
Written by Foxfire Fund, Inc.

Trade Paperback, 528 pages | Anchor | House & Home - Sustainable Living; Crafts & Hobbies - Nature Crafts | $18.95 | 978-0-307-74259-9 (0-307-74259-8)

For almost half a century, Foxfire has brought the philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers, teaching creative self-sufficiency and preserving the stories, crafts, and customs of Appalachia. Inspiring and practical, this classic series has become an American institution.

The Foxfire 45th Anniversary Book continues the beloved tradition of celebrating a simpler life, this time with a focus on Appalachian music, folk legends, and a history full of outsized personalities. We hear the encouraging life stories of banjo players, gospel singers, and bluegrass musicians who reminisce about their first time playing at the Grand Ole Opry; we shiver at the spine-tingling collection of tall tales, from ghosts born of long-ago crimes to rumors of giant catfish that lurk at the bottom of lakes and quarries; we recollect the Farm Family Program that sustained and educated Appalachian families for almost fifty years, through the Depression and beyond; and we learn the time-honored skills of those who came before, from building a sled to planting azaleas and braiding a leather bull-whip. Full of spirited narrative accounts and enduring knowledge, The Foxfire 45th Anniversary Book is a piece of living history from a fascinating American culture.

Spliffigami by Chris Stone

2008-09-01T00:30:00-05:00

Spliffigami Roll the 35 Greatest Joints of All Time
Written by Chris Stone

Trade Paperback, 128 pages | Ten Speed Press | Social Science - Popular Culture; Humor - Topic - Adult; Crafts & Hobbies - Nature Crafts | $12.99 | 978-1-58008-937-1 (1-58008-937-2)

A full-color illustrated guide to making 35 origami-inspired, conversation-piece joints.

Bored of the same old joint? Next time 4:20 rolls around, put a new twist on your spliff using this step-by-step guide. Start by perfecting the basic joint, move on to ornate blunts, then get freaky with multi-pronged doobies. With the use of medical marijuana on the upswing, and with celebrities like Woody Harrelson espousing the cannabis cause, there's never been a better time to take this stoner art to the next level. With its rolling paper-inspired design, colorful cartoon instructions, and irreverent take on toking, SPLIFFIGAMI will have every ganja girl and bud boy lighting up in style.

Uncommon Crochet by Julie Armstrong Holetz

2008-04-01T00:30:00-05:00

Uncommon Crochet Twenty-Five Projects Made from Natural Yarns and Alternative Fibers
Written by Julie Armstrong Holetz

Trade Paperback, 168 pages | Ten Speed Press | Crafts & Hobbies - Crocheting; Crafts & Hobbies - Nature Crafts; House & Home - Sustainable Living | $19.95 | 978-1-58008-858-9 (1-58008-858-9)

Random House New Releases - Crafts & Hobbies - Nature Crafts

Imagine Childhood by Sarah Olmsted

Imagine Childhood Exploring the World through Nature, Imagination, and Play - 25 Projects that spark curiosity and adventureWritten by Sarah Olmsted

Uncommon Crochet by Julie Armstrong Holetz

Uncommon Crochet Twenty-Five Projects Made from Natural Yarns and Alternative FibersWritten by Julie Armstrong Holetz

The Foxfire 45th Anniversary Book by Foxfire Fund, Inc.

The Foxfire 45th Anniversary Book Singin', Praisin', Raisin'Written by Foxfire Fund, Inc.

Spliffigami by Chris Stone

Spliffigami Roll the 35 Greatest Joints of All TimeWritten by Chris Stone

Uncommon Crochet by Julie Armstrong Holetz

Uncommon Crochet Twenty-Five Projects Made from Natural Yarns and Alternative FibersWritten by Julie Armstrong Holetz

Imagine Childhood Exploring the World through Nature, Imagination, and Play - 25 Projects that spark curiosity and adventure
Written by Sarah Olmsted

Uncommon Crochet Twenty-Five Projects Made from Natural Yarns and Alternative Fibers
Written by Julie Armstrong Holetz

The Foxfire 45th Anniversary Book Singin', Praisin', Raisin'
Written by Foxfire Fund, Inc.

Spliffigami Roll the 35 Greatest Joints of All Time
Written by Chris Stone

Uncommon Crochet Twenty-Five Projects Made from Natural Yarns and Alternative Fibers
Written by Julie Armstrong Holetz