Plastic is fantastic to craft with--and these imaginative, whimsical creations are out of the ordinary! From colorful canine silhouette pins and magnets and a holiday snowflake decoration to marvelous masks, they turn recycling into art. Organized by level of difficulty, the items range from simple creations even a schoolchild can do to a fanciful, rolling biplane and a slithering, jointed serpent stuffed with lids and caps. All the necessary techniques--cutting, shaping, fastening, heat-forming, making tabs--unfold in step-by-step photos, along with clear, comprehensive instructions. Sidebars provide extra information on plastics, recycling, and more. Plus there's a gallery of innovative international work by professional artists to inspire you.What a great way to get creative...while saving the earth, too! Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

A hip craft book with projects designed to bring the outdoors in, "Backcountry Betty" features quick, easy, and sustainable projects made from outdoor flotsam--bark, pinecones, flowers, and more. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

The Partain sisters bring the kitchen into their crafting when they combine two of their favorite hobbies--cooking and polymer clay jewelry. Featuring 20 recipes for deliciously realistic pieces, this work is sure to delight both foodies and crafters. 200 color photographs. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Handmade leatherwork is a durable and fashionable addition to any wardrobe or home. Now everyone can create unique, contemporary designs through this wonderful craft! "Complete Leatherwork "covers all aspects of working with leather, from basic materials, threads, dyes, and adhesives to pattern making, skiving, channeling, and even more advanced skills such as molding and surface decoration. Each technique is carefully explained with detailed instructions, and there's a range of projects for beginner and advanced leatherworkers alike. Show your style with a cheerful hide belt and matching purse. Or travel the world with an everlasting passport holder and folding top bag. Whatever your level, whatever your look, this comprehensive guide includes everything you need to bring it all together. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

This holiday season, Getty--environmental advocate, writer, television personality, mother, and chef--helps families reduce their carbon footprint and save money without sacrificing style or tradition. 60 color photographs. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Have a Christmas to remember with these fabulous suggestions for decorating, baking, wrapping, and all things holiday! Brimming with beautiful color photographs, "Victoria 500 Christmas Ideas" provides the inspiration and instruction needed to surround yourself and your family with the beauty of the season. Create a winter wonderland in your front yard or an intimate table setting that sparkles. Bake delicious cookies good enough to leave for Santa himself. Load the Christmas tree with lovely decorations and uniquely wrapped gifts boxes. Display a handmade wreath on the door to welcome your guests. Many projects take only moments, while others need a little more time and attention. Either way, "Victoria "will bring the best of Christmas to your home. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

This photo-intensive guide walks you through all the steps to creating intricately women, one-of-a-kind, and colorful beadwork. You'll learn all of the most popular bead-weaving stitches, from peyote stitch and beaded netting to right-angle weave and herringbone stitch. Patterns for beautiful necklaces, bracelets, rings, and more give you the chance to put your newfound skills to use. Plus, you can reference to an online appendix for reference charts; troubleshooting tips; resources for beads, tools, and supplies; and more. Now, get beading! Book jacket. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

All new diabolical ideas from the bestselling author of "Extreme Pumpkins"a the ultimate guide to reviving the grisly true spirit of Halloween. From baking hemorrhaging desserts to burying family and friends alive, the outrageous projects in this guide will inspire readers to transform the house, the yard, the kids, and the wardrobe for the scariest Halloween ever. Some of the spooky ideas include: a[ Alligator in the Leaf Pile a[ Toilet Bowl of Candy a[ Fog Your Yard a[ Buried Alive a[ Turning a Garage into a Haunted House a[ A Cake that Bleeds a[ Costumes to Disturb and Amuse For any fan of Halloween, this extreme celebration will spook, inspire, and help freak out the neighbors. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

A great collection of projects to reach both photography buffs as well as the crafting set, "Photojojo!" represents a fresh and approachable take on a newly emerged category: photo crafts. 400 color photos. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Memory pieces have been growing in popularity in both scrapbooking and jewelry projects. "Hip Handmade Memory Jewelry" helps crafters use beaded jewelry to capture memories of life's significant events and special people. These easy-to-make projects use readily available craft materials and beading supplies to turn photos and other mementos into cool, wearable necklaces and earrings -- to keep or give as gifts. The opening chapter outlines all the basics of the craft, and the four core chapters contain two dozen how-to's on themes of Milestones, Hobbies, Vacations, and Remembrances. Two "super-quick" projects -- a backpack tag and a notebook charm -- let young crafters join in the fun. All of the projects can be adapted for more general accessorizing, and the book's 250 instructional photos and step-by-step approach guide artisans of any skill level into this exciting and creative area of crafting. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Stuffed animals to sew from cloth, representing 16 different breeds.

Recipes, crafts, and discussion topics based on various themes. (Crafts are described but not illustrated).

What some view as trash, Linda and John Meyers see as raw material. The wife-and-husband team--subscribers to the "reduce, reuse, recycle" ethos--have perfected a design strategy that will save you money, help the planet, and provide hours of DIY fun. The strategy? First, visit a yard sale, construction-site dumpster, or even your own attic. Select something that somebody (even you) thought had outlived its usefulness. Then, transform that castoff into a piece that's interesting "and" usable. In this witty book, they apply their ingenious approach to seating (a chair made from pool noodles), lighting (a lamp from discarded pastry bags), storage (an umbrella stand from industrial steel pipe), tables (a wall-mounted table from a rusty basketball hoop), and all manner of decorative objects (Astroturf pillows, a pickle-jar terrarium). These super-clever authors show you that with a little ingenuity and elbow grease, everything old becomes new again. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Boo! Here's a treat, and that's no trick: the ultimate guide to the most spine-tingling, family-friendly Halloween ever! This fun collection takes the best ideas from "Country Living"'s most successful Halloween titles, and combines them with fabulous new suggestions for celebrating the holiday. Choose from more than 40 pumpkin-carving and craft projects, plus party tips, menus with 50 delicious recipes, and six adorable children's costume patterns. From making a spooky jack-o'-lantern to baking a devilish chocolate cake (and decorating it with our die-cut cover stencil), these unique and fun ideas will appeal to millions of "Country Living" readers and Halloween fans. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

The "Pretty Little" series is a big success--and this charming new collection will appeal to every creative crafter who wants to give a gift that's personal and handmade with love. It features adorable presents to sew and decorate for brides, babies, housewarmings, birthdays, and hostesses-with-the-mostess. They're all created by top designers, and use modern fabrics and inventive embellishments for one-of-a-kind results. The irresistible projects include a notebook cover, napkin rings, "Leaf it Alone" trivet, wedding portfolio, doll, and "Gentle Waves Pillow" for a newborn. Any one would make someone happy! Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

The popular "500" series takes its hippest, most fun approach yet, with an intoxicatingly vibrant and technically diverse collection of contemporary jewelry. Juror Susan Kasson Sloan has put together a groundbreaking survey of the best work being done with this thoroughly modern material. Every page offers some delightful eye candy, with pieces that stretch from the subtle and sublime to the fantastically humorous. There's jewelry that tells a story, and jewelry that cleverly incorporates recycled materials--including sunglass lenses and knitting needles. In true 21st century style, much of the work is being designed and produced with cutting-edge CAD CAM technologies. The extremely talented artists include Jantje Fleischhut; Lisa and Scott Cylinder; Adam Paxon; Felieke van der Leest; Ted Noten; Svenja John; Pavel Herynek; Karin Seufert; and Margaux Lange. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Lake shares her passion and experience in creating 50 projects that range from a simple child's night-light to elaborate, embellished lamp shades, and refurbished lamps--all different and each with the ability to transform a room and give it a personal stamp. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Paper devotees can now create a beautiful new collection of projects to accent their homes and to give as gifts--from lighting and bowls to keepsake boxes and journals. Most of the more than 20 projects can be made from recycled materials. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.