Written by famed builder William Swanson, Log Cabins and How to Build Them is a step-by-step illustrated guide that will give an inexperienced builder a true picture of how a log cabin can be built by various time- and labor-saving methods. The types of construction described in this book are practical and offer the reader the best and easiest methods of building a log cabin. Lob Cabins and How to Build Them provides detailed information on: procedures, types of cabins, location selection, tools, timber, site clearing, foundations, walls, roofs and floors, windows and doors, porches, garages, fireplaces, furniture, landscaping, and fence-building. All in all, Log Cabins and How to Build Them will prove an edifying read for history buffs, an entertaining bit of Americana for handymen, and an essential resource for those who wish to put this knowledge to practical use.
Simple Painted Furniture by Annie Sloan, ISBN 0802114288
Decorative paint is the perfect way to give new life to old furniture, and 200 full-color and two-color illustrations can teach the reader everything from graining to trompe l'oeil. It is the ideal introduction to a versatile decorating technique.
Simple Painted Furniture by Annie Sloan, ISBN 0802114288
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850 Ornamental Designs from Historic Sources by William Bell Scott, ISBN 048640465X
An amazingly comprehensive 19th-century collection offers an array of elegant, finely detailed designs gleaned from the art and decorative traditions of several countries and historical eras. Images include scrolls, shields, designs drawn from Italianate-style architecture, Moorish decorations from the Alhambra, Louis Quatorze furniture, and much more. A priceless resource of copyright-free art for graphic artists, illustrators, desktop publishers, and others. 850 b/w illus.
850 Ornamental Designs from Historic Sources by William Bell Scott, ISBN 048640465X
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The Weekend Crafter: Stenciling: 20 Beautiful Projects for Your Home
With these 20 quick-and-easy stenciling projects, crafters of any level can make their mark and add some spark to furniture and home accessories. The basics are simple, yet they produce beautiful and varied results. Dozens of detailed pictures and instructions lay out all the techniques along with special surface treatments, such as faux finishing and sponging. Traditionalists will love the wooden night stand, which features a classic sheaf-of-wheat pattern with a raised, embossed effect. Transform an ordinary store-brought frame using decoupage, and then stencil on a bee and butterfly design as a finishing touch. A simple floorcloth comes alive with a subtle but striking tone-on-tone stenciled pattern. Every attractive, contemporary project will suit today's tastes. "The author lives in Pokomoke City, MD.
The Weekend Crafter: Stenciling: 20 Beautiful Projects for Your Home
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Dinosaurs by McGraw-Hill Childrens Publishing, ISBN 1577686063
This learning journey features full-color illustrations and lively passages about dinosaurs, fossils, paleontologists, and activities. Also includes a dinosaur dictionary and pronunciation guide.
Dinosaurs by McGraw-Hill Childrens Publishing, ISBN 1577686063
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Storkcraft Beatrice Armoire, Oak
Danny Proulx's Storage & Shelving
If only takes a few basic tools to build these rewarding cabinetry and furniture projects that are sure to make any home more livable.
Danny Proulx's Storage & Shelving
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The Ballad of Blue Eagle
The Ballad of Blue Eagle is a brilliantly illustrated childrens book that explores moral lessons within the context of Peaceful Valley. Through delightful characters such as Sammy the Squirrel, Arny Armadillo, Pete Rabbit, and of course, Blue Eagle, Jones rhythm and rhyme guide the reader through suspense and danger and eventually the ending. As Clugar the Cougar imposes upon the serenity of Peaceful Valley looking for his next meal, the animal community goes into a frenzy until Blue Eagle swoops in with a message of tranquility and equality. This book is ideal for families with young children as it is an enjoyable read that ultimately teaches a valuable lesson about equality.
The Ballad of Blue Eagle
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