Practical Manuals and Craft Books

If you want to learn a new craft or enjoy a different hobby, it may be a good idea to get a practical manual to help you to get started. Whether you w

If you want to learn a new craft or enjoy a different hobby, it may be a good idea to get a practical manual to help you to get started. Whether you want to transform your messy plants and lawn into the perfect Japanese garden or want to learn some decoupage to spice up your old furniture, there’s always a practical book with loads of inspiring information available.

How To Choose The Right Manual For Your Needs

You can buy a great manual online or go to your local bookshop. If you buy online, you have access to user’s review and some example pages, so that you can decide if it’s the right publication for you.

If you visit a bookstore, you may have a more limited choice of titles available, but, on the other hand, you can quickly browse through the book and that’s a great advantage. You can see if there are enough examples and if actually covers the topics in which you’re interested in. Also, the bookseller can give you precious advice and you’ll be supporting a local business.

Craft Books For Every Hobby

There’s so much craft books around that is hard to make an actual list. Below, there’s a list of some of the best sellers in this category:

  • Fun and Easy Crafting With Recycled Materials (by Kimberly McLeod)
  • Martha Stewart Encyclopedia of Crafts (by Martha Stewart)
  • Rustic Garden Projects (by Marianne Svarg Haggvik)
  • Craft-A-Day: 365 Simple Projects (by Sarah Goldshadt)
  • Your House a Home – Book of Elegant Home Crafts (by Toni A. Scott-Daniel)

And don’t forget a craft books is the perfect gift choice for someone you know has a special hobby!