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It's all too easy to get caught up in the often monotonous nature of our day to day—moving from one rote task to the next, only to rinse and repeat the next day. Weirdness, however, is an easily accessible antidote to these feelings of languishing. The quirky, eccentric, and peculiar can take us out of our normal habits of thought and perception, surprising us by breaking up our routines and reminding us that there's more to life than the everyday.

Are you a weekend hobby carpenter with a passion for creating high-quality pieces, but not quite the equipment budget to match? Would you like to know how to create Japanese joints using common tools? Japanese joinery is an ancient carpentry skill developed in a time before mass production, when ingenuity and character of design still mattered. Now, you can revive this ancient art and introduce it to your own carpentry designs.

Have you just purchased the new Cricut Maker 3 machine and needed to master it? Do you wish to operate the machine seamlessly? If your answer is yes, then this guide is what you are looking for. The Cricut Maker 3 is the king of smart cutting machines and the most powerful electronic cutting machine yet. The versatility, precision, and performance are arguably the best for now. And it brings the craft workshop to you at home and everywhere you go. This guide will put you through steps to take to make the best out of your Cricut Maker 3.

Crochet is a strategy for making a delightful silky fabric that you can use as window ornaments, tablecloths, and doilies. You can likewise utilize the crochet strategy for making snazzy winter frill, for example, caps, scarves, gloves, and numerous different things. Furthermore, when you get the hang of crocheting, you can make extremely a la mode sweaters and different tops to wear on any event.

There are more than 100 books that teach you how to make candles, but not many can guide you how to make uniquely aromatic scented candles that can become your own signature brand. In this budget-friendly guide, my goal is to show you how to make candles with a few easy-to-follow steps, what supplies you will need and how to create your own unique blend of fragrance that you can add to your candles.

Is this you? You bought a Cricut machine, you can't set it up properly and it often brings errors, you watch blogs and YouTube videos trying to understand how to use it with little to no success, and you can't get your head around the damn thing. How is it that, no matter what you do, you seem to always have problems with Cricut and Design Space? Make beautiful creations that people will want and envy you for! Get this guide now and become a pro (or share it with a loved one who would love this).

This audiobook is for people who are in their first lap (zero to three years) of their leather-crafting journey and want to have a holistic idea of processes and tools and need help in their initial projects.

We all need few hobbies to unwind, relax, and cut off from the routine chores and excessive technology (Digital Detox). Also, whether you are young, old, or teen, across all age groups, these activities are required for different reasons. This book would present you with minimalistic and value-packed information on these three crafts, which would enable you to start and finish your first project.

The paper crane is an iconic and powerful symbol of hope, healing and happiness. According to tradition, if a person were to fold a thousand paper cranes in one year, they would be granted a single wish and a long and joyful life. In this beautiful and inspiring book, renowned mindfulness and meditation teacher Michael James Wong shares a personal collection of short stories and teachings, accompanied by proverbs and prayers. Together these bring to life gentle wisdoms and universal truths to guide a meaningful way of living.

Learn how to dramatically reduce the waste you produce - and your stress levels - one sanity-saving step at a time in this accessible, practical guide from the creator of The Zero Waste Collective.

Do you want to really master your Cricut Machine and start making real your Cricut projects ideas today? Do you want even to make a business with your Cricut Machine? You wish to create special items and crafts by yourself but you don’t know where to start from...You want to know about all the futures that these machines have...You want to master the Design Space software to make wonderful projects ideas...or you tried without results. Sound familiar? If it does, then the protocol inside this audiobook is your answer.

Tips are a great way to enhance your bladesmithing knowledge and avoid mistakes. The best part is that they only have a small time investment of just a few seconds. That is why I have compiled 101 bladesmithing tips that any bladesmith can benefit from, regardless of his skill level.

If you're a Cricut user who wants to know the secrets of Cricut design space, Cricut project ideas, and the Cricut machine, then you're about to discover how the ins and outs of the Cricut machine and design right now! In fact, if you want to become more confident at demonstrating your creativity and be able to create a project from scratch even if you are a complete beginner, then this audiobook gives you the answers to important questions and challenges every Cricut user faces.

Learn how to make your own organic, spa-quality homemade soaps and fragrant bath bombs for fun and profit! Karen Scott goes beyond just giving you recipes for making your own skin care product and shows you how you can make a fine living making soaps and bath bombs for people who are passionate and mindful of the environment with economical startup costs. Filled with tons of great organic recipes, clear instructions and practical business advice, this audiobook is the ultimate DIY reference guide.

Do you sometimes feel lost or disoriented in life? Does it feel like you are missing something despite all the stuff you own? If you answered yes then keep listening. This audiobook contains practical and actionable advice that is quick and easy to follow. For the first time in your life, you will gain the freedom to decide what you want and don’t want in your current living conditions. And through a proven action plan, eliminate all the junk from both your home and your mind.

I don't think many of us know what decluttering is. So here, I described the decluttering definition, shared with you some expert tips like what not to do while decluttering your home, and showed how you can start your work room by room. I have created something about minimalist-living tips to declutter your home, so I think it will help you a lot. To help you more, I have focused on advice that will show you the right path to take.

This new edition of Microcosm's popular DIY guide to zine making is updated to address zine making in today's digital- and social-media-obsessed world. Covering all the bases for beginners, Make a Zine hits on more advanced topics like Creative Commons licenses, legality, and sustainability. Make a Zine also takes a look at the burgeoning indie comix scene with a solid and comprehensive chapter by punk illustrator Fly.

Do you want to be able to take amazing photos anytime, anywhere? Ever wondered how a photographer captures great photos? Do you want to capture those memorable moments with finesse and artistry? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this book is for you... 50 Things to Know About Photography by Danilyn Flores offers an approach to the tricks and the techniques of the art in photography. Most books on photography will tell you to that you need to be highly creative and imaginative to be able to become an excellent photographer.

This is a form of abstract art that uses acrylic paints with a runny (fluid) consistency. The acrylic paints react with each other when combined together to make interesting and visually organic motifs. In this audiobook, I will teach you everything you will need to become a paint-pouring artist.

Discover: Secrets to selling on Etsy with Instagram! Want to learn how to sell more of your crafts (without having to rely on Etsy for traffic)? Looking for a no B.S. and super-simple guide to using Instagram to spreading the word about your crafts? Begin your quest toward Etsy-selling awesomeness...and listen to How to Sell on Etsy with Instagram today!