Best Craft Books for DIY Lovers

There are more coloring books out there telling you to "shine" and "dream" than you can shake a colored pencil at. This is not one of those books. Instead, these coloring pages are for real, everyday life, each with it's own unmotivational, apathetic phrase for those days you wish you could have just stayed in bed.

Cast-off denim and T-shirts are the perfect materials for upcycling into a wide range of projects. This is an upcycling resource you will turn to again and again for creative project ideas.

You'll find over 30, single sided art designs to color PLUS extra design pages featuring DIY craft ideas and templates you can use to create with your finished coloring pages. Color, cut or create your own pretty art, crafts and DIY projects.

Your glue gun isn't just for sticking things together! Filled with color photos and easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, this book shows how to create unique and fun projects from a wide variety of stylish glues.

51 wood projects projects that are easy to paint and assemble from ready-made wood pieces. Make them for yourself or for gifts!

Sweater Surgery shows you how to upcycle all your slightly worn, slightly damaged, or plain old out-of-style sweaters into fabulous new items for your wardrobe and your home. Great for hobby or lifestyle crafters.

50 great projects made from recycled containers, all of which are perfect for crafters of any age or skill level. Full sized patterns are included for all of these recycled crafts.

Drawing inspiration from classic fairy tales, author Heidi Boyd adds a modern twist to everything from huggable softies to interactive toys.

Turn purchased frames into artistic decor accents and gifts with fabulous papers, specialty paints, and embellishments of all kinds.

This book is loaded with 20 summery craft projects for kids. Projects include beautiful full-color photos, simple step-by-step how-tos, complete materials lists, templates, and tips and tricks.

Containing 38 projects and 162 origami papers, this kit is perfect for gifting. It's great for all skill levels and has a variety of both traditional and modern origami models.

You know I love the funny stuff! Whether you’re lettering for the first time or brushing up on your skills, you’ll be highly entertained as you create your own works of witty, hand lettered art.