Illuminated manuscripts - The art of the book - Bibles - Psalms - Religious texts - Almanacs for daily living - The smallest books - Books for the young - Presidents, politics and propaganda - Life's pleasures - Oddities and objects d'art.
It is a small world, after all! Here are step-by-step instructions for making tiny teddy bears, little ladybugs, petite porcupines, itsy-bitsy bikinis, and much, much more! Microcrafts shows crafters how to create dozens of miniature treasures, each no larger than a spool of thread. No previous crafting experience or pricey materials are necessary—just a love of all things small!
Provides step-by-step instructions for making miniature crafts from items found around the house and includes a place to display the handicrafts on a fold-out room in back of book.
Hold an entire galaxy of iconic lightsabers in the palm of your hand! Discover the most legendary weapons in the galaxy with Star Wars: The Mini Book of Lightsabers. Iconic hilts from across movies, television shows, video games, comics, and novels are presented through highly detailed illustrations and photography, making this mini book a must-have, pocket-sized reference book for Star Wars fans of all ages. THE DEFINITIVE, POCKET-SIZED GUIDE: With its compact 2.5” x 3.5” size, this book has a wealth of lightsaber information and art you can take on all your galactic adventures! DETAILED ILLUSTRATIONS: This mini book features stunning illustrations of hilts from all across the Star Wars galaxy, including the weapons of Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Kylo Ren, Rey, Mace Windu, Yoda, and even the Darksaber. GREAT FOR FANS OF ALL AGES: As a stocking stuffer or a novelty gift for your favorite fan, this mini book will delight readers of all ages. COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: A mini but thrilling companion to your collection, Star Wars: The Mini Book of Lighsabers is an epic addition to Insight Editions’ line of mini books, including Star Wars: The Poster Collection and Star Wars: The Concept Art of Ralph McQuarrie.
With stories ranging from illustrated fairytales to well-loved nonsense rhymes and books of butterflies, birds and flowers, plus blank books for you to complete yourself, you'll have everything you need to make a little library of beautifully illustrated books. The books are simple to make - just cut, fold and glue. The kit comes with a miniature bookshelf to press out and make, and easy-to-follow, fully illustrated instructions. Plus the box transforms into a beautiful library scene!
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Culled from H. Jackson Brown, Jr.'s bestselling Life's Little Instruction Book and Live and Learn and Pass It On series, Life's Little Treasure Book of Christmas Traditions makes the perfect gift or stocking stuffer for a special friend or can be given in place of the traditional greeting card.
"He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much," said Bessie Anderson Stanley. This book is a collection of observations about success that the author first shared with his son in the first two volumes of Life's Little Instruction Book. It also includes thought-provoking and inspiring quotes from other sources.