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Best Craft Books for DIY Lovers

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Craft books are a great way to learn a new skill. They’re filled with tutorials, project instructions, and fantastic ideas to jump start your creativity. And while I obviously love learning (and teaching) projects and skills online, there’s something about a physical book that makes a great reference material. Plus, you can read them even if the WiFi goes out! I’ve compiled a list of the best craft books for DIY lovers.

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What are the Best Craft Books for DIY Enthusiasts?

Pair one of these craft books with a basket of supplies, and you have the perfect kit for gifting. Or for yourself. Or for gifting to yourself!

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1

A Case of the Mondays Coloring Book

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.

2

Jeans and a T-Shirt: Fun and Fabulous Upcycling Projects for Denim and More

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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.

3

Color Your Own Happy

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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.

4

Hot Glue Hacks and Crafts: 50 Fun Projects to Make with Your Glue Gun

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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.

5

Wooden It Be Cute

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

6

Sweater Surgery

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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.

7

Creative Containers

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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.

8

Fairy Tale Sewing

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

9

Friendship Bracelets-All Grown Up

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Friendship bracelets aren't just for pre-teens! This book features woven bracelets everyone will love.

10

Craft the Perfect Frame

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

11

Big Blast Of Kid Crafts #1: Fun In The Sun!

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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.

12

Origami Extravaganza

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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.

13

Hand Lettering for Laughter: Gorgeous Art with a Hilarious Twist

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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.

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