Carve, Stamp, Play
Carve, Stamp, Play

Author: Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-11-30

Total Pages: 470

ISBN-13: 1620334879

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Take an exciting journey into printing with custom-carved stamps! In this complete stamp-carving workshop, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer covers every aspect of creating and using rubber stamps, including carving linear and curved designs, alphabets, complex and repeating geometrical shapes, and image transfers. After carving your own unique stamps, you'll also learn: • How to combine and layer stamps into original designs. • How to design stamps that work together as well as individually. • How to create stamps that combine with or enhance other stamps (hand carved or commercial). • And how to create complex, layered effects that resemble screen printing. This book also includes simple projects that explore various applications for stamping, including printing on different surfaces such as fabric, leather, paper, and canvas. Find your "authentic" design voice and get carving today!

The Everything Card Tricks Book
The Everything Card Tricks Book

Author: Dennis Rourke

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2005-09-01

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 1440523452

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Master the exciting art of card magic with The Everything Card Tricks Book. Featuring intriguing party tricks guaranteed to awe and entertain, this easy-to-follow guide has all you need to impress even the toughest skeptics. Instruction progresses from basic to advanced as you learn to handle everything from simple tricks to the most slippery deceptions. Structured for all levels, this is the only reference that all ages can enjoy – with or without an audience! Includes helpful hints on: Engaging your audience Shuffling and cutting Caring for your cards Clever card placement Presenting with flourish With fully illustrated step-by-step instructions, The Everything Card Tricks Book is your one-stop resource to learn the electrifying art of card magic – the fast and fun way!

The Everything Freemasons Book
The Everything Freemasons Book

Author: John K Young

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2006-03-13

Total Pages: 357

ISBN-13: 1440524017

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For thousands of years, one clandestine organization has been rumored to control the destinies of men, cities, even nations: Freemasonry. Often traced back to the stonemason guilds of the Middle Ages, Freemasons were supposedly to be found among all the great minds of the Renaissance, including Da Vinci. The Freemasons have claimed such illustrious personages as Mozart, Benjamin Franklin, Darwin, FDR, Churchill, W.C. Fields, Herbert Hoover, and many others as members. Even today, Freemasonry boasts Masonic lodges all over the globe. The Everything Freemasons Book examines all the aspects of this fascinating organization, including: -myths, legends, and stories of this ancient order—what’s true and what’s not -the closely guarded secret rituals, symbols, and esoteric arts -the Freemasons’ enemies—from the Catholic Church to the Nazis -the many controversies surrounding this secret society—past and present

The Everything Easy Gourmet Cookbook
The Everything Easy Gourmet Cookbook

Author: Nicole Alper

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2008-12-18

Total Pages: 504

ISBN-13: 1605504327

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You don't have to travel the world over to bring the taste of gourmet cooking home. Packed with more than 250 tantalizing recipes from continents near and far, The Everything Easy Gourmet Cookbook lets you serve and satisfy even the most cosmopolitan of cravings with inspired meals created quickly and effortlessly. Paired with simple instructions and a glossary for quick reference, The Everything Easy Gourmet Cookbook features such delectable recipes as: Crepes with Curaçao Strawberries and Oranges Fruit-Stuffed Pork Chops Pan-Roasted Swordfish with Plum Tomatoes Hot and Sour Prawn Soup Veal Medallions in Almond Stew With The Everything Easy Gourmet Cookbook, you can open your mind and treat your taste buds to the world of fine cuisine-without leaving home!

Stamp It!
Stamp It!

Author: Joe Rhatigan

Publisher: Lark Books

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13: 9781579907563

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New in Paper Just one look at these colorful, lively pages, and young crafters will start putting their creative stamp on everything from t-shirts to duffel bags to picture frames. It's easy, and so much fun, with this all-in-one stamping guide that presents really cool projects and outlines the entire delightful process. Kids will have such a good time stamping they'll never want to stop.

The Everything Cartooning Book
The Everything Cartooning Book

Author: Brad J Guigar

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2004-11-04

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 1440523053

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No matter what your background, The Everything Cartooning Book is the all-in-one reference to unlock your hidden potential and set you on the fast track toward a rewarding career in cartooning. Professional cartoonist Brad J. Guigar shows you everything from how to create believable characters and effective story lines to writing humor and getting published. This step-by-step guide shows you all the insider techniques and tricks you need to make it in this fun and creative field. Features tips on how to: Show movement Create cartoons for different genres Develop your individual style Craft story lines Sell your work and more Whether you like to draw Manga, create humorous animal characters, or satirize the world around you, The Everything Cartooning Book teaches you all you need to know to successfully follow your artistic dreams.

The Everything Chinese Cookbook
The Everything Chinese Cookbook

Author: Rhonda Lauret Parkinson

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2003-09-01

Total Pages: 589

ISBN-13: 1605505250

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Featuring hundreds of recipes, such as Snow Pea Stir-fry, Hot Chicken Salad, General Tso's Chicken, and Traditional Mu Shu Pork, The Everything Chinese Cookbook makes preparing authentic Chinese dishes fun and easy! From basic Chinese flavors and dipping sauces, such as Quick and Easy Sweet-and-Sour Sauce, to Chinese cooking methods and meals, including Stir-fried Orange Beef, The Everything Chinese Cookbook offers a diverse set of recipes perfect for both vegetarians and meat-eaters. Featuring delicious recipes for: Appetizers, such as Crab Rangoon Soups, such as Wonton Soup Vegetable dishes, such as Stir-fried Baby Bok Choy Beef dishes, such as Mongolian Beef with Rice Noodles Pork dishes, such as Sweet and Sour Spareribs Mouthwatering fiery dishes, such as Spicy Chicken with Cashews Desserts, such as Sweet Baked Pineapple and Banana The Everything Chinese Cookbook will have you serving up tasty Chinese cuisine to tempt anyone!

The Everything Reflexology Books
The Everything Reflexology Books

Author: Valerie Voner

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2003-10-01

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 1605505226

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Now you can bring relief and comfort to yourself and others with easy-to-follow reflexology techniques. The Everything Reflexology Book walks you through the basic principles of this ancient practice and teaches you how to use the healing power of touch right in your own home. Provides professional instruction on how to: Utilize thumb-walking, knuckle presses, clapping, and other touch techniques Identify the zones and meridians that correspond to specific body parts Alleviate ailments through foot reflexes Balance energy flow throughout the body

The Everything Family Tree Book
The Everything Family Tree Book

Author: Kimberly Powell

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2006-01-13

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 144052341X

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Completely updated for today's search tactics and blockades, The Everything Family Tree Book has even more insight for the stumped! Whether you're searching in a grandparent's attic or through the most cryptic archiving systems, this book has brand-new chapters on what readers have been asking for: Genetics, DNA, and medical information Surname origins and naming Appendix on major genealogical repositories, libraries, and archives Systems for filing and organizing The latest computer software Land, probate, and estate records Chock-full of tips the competitors don't have, this is the one-stop resource for successful sleuthing!