Pumpkin Decorating

Pumpkin Decorating

Author: Vicki Rhodes

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2002-08

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 9780806958637

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A guide to pumpkin decoration with 80 projects on techniques of carving and painting.


Holiday Decorating For Dummies

Holiday Decorating For Dummies

Author: Kelley Taylor

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-05-09

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 1118068831

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Even if your home’s decor hasn’t changed since 1976, you can refresh, revamp, and revitalize it at the holidays with just a few simple strokes. Unlike regular decorating – where you agonize over paint colors, upholstery choices, and furniture styles – holiday decorating is easy. Holidays provide a set theme; a color palette; and merchandise and motifs that are usually mass-manufactured, so you can purchase and decorate when you’re ready. You may be feeling intimidated about decorating for the holidays, or you may be ready to dive right in. No matter what level of decorator you may be, Holiday Decorating For Dummies shows you tricks that you may not already know. This guide is for you if: You need easy, affordable ideas to fill your house with holiday cheer You have no idea where to start and just need some ideas to get you going. You already have a huge collection of your own holiday stash and need to get organized before acquiring more You love to celebrate very special occasions: an anniversary, a special birthday, a warm welcome home A flair for decorating isn’t necessarily inherited. Armed with clear explanations of how you can achieve beautiful yet practical holiday decorating, planning tips and tricks, crafting basics, care and cleaning tips, storage solutions, and more, you can decorate like a pro. Holiday Decorating For Dummies helps you gain that skill with topics such as: Discovering tabletop decorating basics Budgeting time, money, and space Getting organized Caring for your decorations Knowing where to go for ideas and inspiration Celebrating Valentine’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving Decorating for Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Jewish holidays Embellishing the exterior of your home Getting crafty with paper, florals, fabric, beads, and embossing Creating luminaries and etched-glass projects Part decorating guide, part stylist guide, and part craft instruction book, Holiday Decorating For Dummies helps you access the knowledge you need to create beautiful homes and great gatherings that will provide a warm welcome for family and friends.


Show-How Guides: Pumpkin Carving

Show-How Guides: Pumpkin Carving

Author: Renée Kurilla

Publisher: Odd Dot

Published: 2022-08-02

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13: 1250892228

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SHOW-HOW GUIDES: PUMPKIN CARVING is a primer for curious minds with a clear, fun graphic style that invites any kid to get started designing their pumpkins. This pocket-sized 101 includes a curated collection of 18 essential cutting and carving techniques. Every step is illustrated, allowing kids to easily master the basics, regardless of how they learn. Readers will learn to cut, scoop, and spook with pumpkins in both classic and unique styles. SHOW-HOW GUIDES offers visual, step-by-step introductions to skills that every kid should know―from hair braiding and paper airplanes, to drawing animals, pumpkin carving, gingerbread houses, and more! Whether you’re a second grader learning to make friendship bracelets for the first time or an adult looking to master the art of knots, these comics will give you the skills you’ll treasure through childhood and beyond.


10-Minute Decorating Ideas

10-Minute Decorating Ideas

Author: KariAnne Wood

Publisher: Harvest House Publishers

Published: 2023-09-05

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 0736987649

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Discover more than 70 quick, easy, and stylish decorating ideas that will add seasonal warmth and charm to your home. Seriously, these projects are so easy—you can do these! You don’t have to be an expert or carve out a lot of time to add some delightful touches to your home. If you have ten minutes, you can try one of these simple seasonal ideas. These fast projects don’t require fancy tools or any decorating experience and many use supplies you already have at home. Show out in spring with a simple grocery-store flower arrangement, a boho basket makeover, and a creative basket storage solution. Celebrate summer with a watering can front-door arrangement, a DIY wood shell sign, and a charcuterie board setting. Make fall fantastic with a mini-pumpkin garland, a monogrammed doormat, and decorated pine-cones. Welcome winter with a bottle-brush tree window display, a sleigh centerpiece, and a votive advent calendar. If you’ve wished you could make beautiful, homemade decorations for your home but felt like you don’t have the time or talent, this book will give you the inspiration and encouragement you need to go from dreaming to doing!


Pumpkin Chic

Pumpkin Chic

Author: Mary Caldwell

Publisher: Hearst Books

Published: 2005-08

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 9781588162960

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Presents an array of projects that use pumpkins, squash, and gourds for autumn decorations throughout the home.


Crafty Holidays: DIY Decorations and Crafts for Every Season

Crafty Holidays: DIY Decorations and Crafts for Every Season

Author: Samantha Mullins

Publisher: Sadashiva Bolanthur

Published: 2024-10-28

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13:

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Discover the joy of making your own holiday decorations with this comprehensive guide to DIY crafts for all occasions. From festive ornaments for Christmas to spooky Halloween decor, this book has step-by-step instructions for creating unique and personalized items that will impress your family and friends. With easy-to-follow tutorials and tips for beginners, crafting enthusiasts of all levels will find inspiration and ideas to decorate their homes and celebrate each holiday in style. Start by learning how to make personalized cards and gift tags for Valentine's Day, followed by charming Easter decorations to brighten up your space. As summer approaches, dive into fun projects like patriotic Fourth of July wreaths and beach-inspired centerpieces. The fall season brings opportunities for creating beautiful Thanksgiving tablescapes and rustic autumn wreaths. And of course, the winter holidays are covered with tutorials for festive Christmas stockings, Hanukkah decorations, and New Year's Eve party favors. Each project in this book is designed to be customizable and budget-friendly, using common materials that you can find at your local craft store. Get creative with color schemes, patterns, and embellishments to make each craft your own. Whether you prefer classic holiday motifs or modern minimalist designs, there is something in this book for everyone to enjoy. Celebrate the changing seasons and special holidays throughout the year with handmade decorations and crafts created with love and care. Bring your family together to craft memories that will last a lifetime with Crafty Holidays as your go-to resource for DIY inspiration.


Toddlers Together

Toddlers Together

Author: Cynthia Catlin

Publisher: Gryphon House, Inc.

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 9780876591710

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"This book is chock-full of "tricks of the trade" from the author's 10 years of teaching toddlers. With over 286 activities and ideas that are "right for them" and not watered down preschool-age ideas, this book helps toddlers in fun ways as they develop from 1 to 3 year olds."--Book cover.


1001 Ideas to Create Retail Excitement

1001 Ideas to Create Retail Excitement

Author: Edgar A. Falk

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2003-09-30

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1101662700

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In a new, completely revised and updated edition of his 1999 classic 1001 Ideas to Create Retail Excitement, public relations and marketing guru Edgar Falk shows small, medium, and large business owners how to make the most of retail opportunities in any economic environment, and teaches all business owners how to think big in the face of growing competition and consumer insecurity. In our ever-changing economy, Falk's strategies are an absolute necessity for survival and success. Here, he offers a veritable encyclopedia of practical suggestions that show small- to medium-sized retailers how to attract new customers, then goes on to offer solid, time-tested advice on how to keep them coming back, over and over again. From proven-successful ideas for eye-catching window displays, in-store promotions, and special events to tested strategies for market research and publicity, this guide provides everything the small business owner needs to become more aggressive and effective in pulling in customers and fending off competition.


Telephone Sales Management and Motivation Made Easy

Telephone Sales Management and Motivation Made Easy

Author: Valerie Sloane

Publisher: Business By Phone Inc

Published: 1996-03

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9781881081043

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With this book you'll learn how managing with a personal touch decreases turnover, and helps you lead your team to celebrate success and transcend stress.