Crafts & Hobbies

This ebook by JoAnn Gagnon is a condensed version of the popular Buckles and Bobbins, A Beginning Sewing Book for Boys. All the learn-to-sew instructions are included as well as 12 projects written out in a step-by-step format...including everything from pillowcases to duffel bags and backpacks. more...

Price: $20.95

Buckles & Bobbins, A Beginning Sewing Book for Boys. This sewing book teaches techniques in a step-by-step format, from pillowcases to backpacks and fishing and hunting vests. Boys and young men love the projects! All patterns included, Boys sizes 8 - 16. You will receive 2 downloadable PDF files, zipped together, one with the instruction book, and another with the patterns which can be printed off and taped together. more...

Price: $22.95

This book contains all the instruction needed to make 15 country-comfort furniture projects that will add warmth and style to any home. more...

Price: $24.99

When prepared the old-fashioned way, nothing tastes as delicious and comforting as homemade sweets fresh from the oven. Now Jennifer Appel, cookbook author and owner of the world-famous Buttercup Bake Shop, shares more of her popular recipes in Buttercup Bakes at Home, a collection of more than 75 new and tempting treats from the much-loved bakery and her own kitchen, for home cooks to enjoy. Family and friends will swoon over the Lemon Coconut-Filled White Buttermilk Cake, Buttercup Golden Layer Cake with Chocolate or Vanilla Buttercream, and Banana Oatmeal Crumb Cake. A wide variety of cookies, bars, and other goodies, such as Dried Cranberry Pumpkin Bars, Marshmallow Crunch Brownie Bars, Pear Nectarine Crisp, Mixed Berry Trifle, and Chocolate Sandwich Cookie Bread Pudding will tempt any palate. There is also a chapter on making delectable cheesecakes, including Lime Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust and Cappuccino Cheesecake; and what would a book from the owner of the Buttercup Bake Shop be without cupcakes? Here you'll find Gingerbread Cupcakes with Pumpkin Cream Cheese Icing, German Chocolate Cupcakes with Caramel Pecan Frosting, Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes (perfect for an after-school snack), and even Splenda-iferous Cream-Filled Vanilla Cupcakes. There's also a chapter on baking with children, with simple recipes such as Candy Bar Ice Cream Pie and Peanut Butter Chocolate No-Bake Cookies. For bakers and home cooks of any skill level, Buttercup Bakes at Home is the perfect addition to any kitchen bookshelf -- with recipes for any occasion -- whether you are entertaining guests or cooking for loved ones. Complete with preparation tips and easy-to-follow instructions, this delightful collection is sure to satisfy dessert fans of all ages. more...

Price: $26.00

Sweets made simple–candy making fun for the whole family The average American consumes 24 pounds of candy per year, so it’s no surprise that homemade candy is a hit with home cooks and small-scale entrepreneurs. Now this easy-to-use guide equips readers with everything they need to make their own candies, from the lowdown on buying supplies and working with ingredients–including chocolate–to almost 100 recipes everyone will love. more...

Price: $19.99