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D.I.Y.
Do-It-Yourself projects galore!

   1-2-3 Calligraphy! by Eleanor Winters

Letters and projects for beginners and beyond.

   Alternacrafts by Jessica Vitkus

20+ Hi-Style Lo-Budget Projects to Make

   Amigurumi World: Seriously Cute Crochet by Ana Paula Rimoli

Learn to crochet irresistibly amigurumi creatures- today's coolest craze in crochet.

   Bend the Rules Sewing by Amy Karol

Crafting in an alternative way, from the author of the Angry Chicken blog.

   Casa Loca: Latino Style Comes Home by Kathy Cano-Murillo

Funky, colorful projects to plan your own fiesta or liven up any room.

   CosmoGIRL: Make It Yourself by the editors of CosmoGIRL

50 fun and funky projects: amazing clothes, bags, spa treatments & more.

   Craftster

Blogs and projects for "rebel" DIY'ers. Registration is free for this online site.

   Crafty Chica'a Art de la Soul: by Kathy Cano Murillo

Glittery ideas to liven up your life.

   Creepy Cute Crochet: Zombies, Ninjas, Robots, and More! by Christen Haden

Get your hook on!

   Cute Book by Aranzi Aronzo

Cute and easy-to-make felt mascots. Originally published in Japan in 2002.

   D.I.Y. Girl by Jennifer Bonnell

A step-by-step guide to making clothes, beauty products, fashion accessories and home decor using easy to find materials.

   Decorated Journal: Creating Beautifully Expressive Journal Pages by Gwen Diehn

Inspiration to make your own books and to jazz up your journal entries.

   Do-It-Yourself by Hannah Tofts

Transform your room into a work of art with these easy decorating projects.

   Ductigami: the Art of the Tape by Joe Wilson

The essential techniques of duct tape folding to create objects of transcendence, wonder and inspired usefulness.

   Extreme Pumpkins by Tom Nardone

A gleefully gorey guide to diabolical pumpkin carving that will amuse your friends and scare your neighbors.

   Generation T: 108 Ways to Transform a T-Shirt by Megan Nicolay

Give those old t's some new personality.

   Get Your Crochet On: Hip Hats & Cool Caps by Afya Ibomu

"I love Afya's hats. They're like crowns and brims of creativity, of genius, of love- they're soulful, something powerful. You all gotta know that!"- Common

   Happy Hooker: Stitch 'n Bitch Crochet by Debbie Stoller

No doiles here! Everything you need to get hooked on crochet and funky projects for all levels.

   Hip Handbag Book by Sherri Haab

25 easy-to-make totes, purses and bags.

   Kyuuto! Japanese Crafts: Amigurumi by Tomoko Takamori

Kyuuto!=cute. Amigurumi=adorable crochet animals. Straight from Japan, they're quirky and cuddly and just begging to be made.

   Mr. Funky's Super Crochet Wonderful by Narumi Ogawa

Includes Supercute: Amigurumi Animals and Super-Cool Accessories

   Not Your Mama's Crochet by Amy Swenson

The cool and creative way to join the chain gang.

   One Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit & Crochet by Leigh Radford

Beginner projects using just one skein of yarn.

   Plush You: Loveable Misfit Toys to Sew & Stuff by Kristen Rask

Create your own social circle of irresistably charming, wickedly funny imaginary friends.

   Plush-O-Rama: Curious Creatures for Immature Adults by Linda Kopp

Learn to make your own nightmarish plushies.

   Pretty In Punk: 25 Punk, Rock and Goth Knitting Projects by Alyce Benevides and Jaqueline Milles

Release your inner rock star. All you need is two sticks and a ball of yarn.

   Punk Knits by Share Ross

26 hot new designs for anarchist souls and independent spirits

   Retro Revamp : Funky Projects, from Handbags to Housewares by Jennifer Knapp

Found-objects turned fabulous!

   Sewing 101 : A Beginner's Guide to Sewing

How to stitch and where to start.

   Stitch 'n Bitch : The Knitter's Handbook by Debbie Stoller

Not your grandmother's knitting book. Easy instuctions for beginners and hip patterns for all skill levels.

   Stitch 'n Bitch Nation by Debbie Stoller

Knit projects you can really use: yoga mat and laptop bags, fluffy pillows, ponchos, armwarmers, cell phone cozies and more.

   Stupid Sock Creatures by John Murphy

Making quirky lovable figures from cast-off socks.

   Super suite : The Ultimate Bedroom Makeover Guide for Girls by Mark Montano

Get inspired to completely revamp your room, or just make new accessories.

   Teen Feng Shui by Susan Levitt

Design your space, design your life.

   Teen Knitting Club: Chill Out and Knit by Wegner, Abrams & Lasher

Tips for starting your own knitting club and great patterns for kitters of all levels.

   Whatcha Mean, What's a zine? by Mark Todd & Esther Pearl Watson

The art of making zines and minicomics.