Author: Kris Schnee Publisher: ISBN: 9781980390558 Category : Languages : en Pages : 251
Book Description
Stan can't afford to have his brain removed. The richest and luckiest players of the video game "Thousand Tales" get their minds uploaded to its virtual paradise world, while Stan can barely buy a handheld console. Instead of sulking he plays, and grows, becoming a skilled craftsman and seafaring explorer. The game's ruling AI, Ludo, helps him find the hope and inspiration missing from his real life.When the AI starts asking for favors and having him reach out between the real and digital worlds, Stan has a chance to turn his life into an actual adventure. But first he needs to earn the most valuable prize of all: his freedom."Crafter's Passion" is part of the emerging "LitRPG" or "GameLit" genre, combining science fiction with the world of gaming.-----On Island East-2 stood Stan, in the dungeon, with the rickety raft. He dragged it out to the beach, scavenged more wood and some interesting shells, and paddled his way back west. The raft disintegrated just as he got within sight of East-1. He held onto a chunk of wood to help him float but couldn't carry the rest in his pack. All he could do was start swimming! A scary fish swerved into his path but he managed to detour until it lost interest. Finally he sprawled onto the beach with a bunch of stat penalties for being wet and tired. Belatedly he realized, "I probably ruined everything in my backpack."A note said, [Nearly everything you're carrying is safe, like coins and a sealed bottle, but that can be a problem with other items. There are several ways to get waterproofing.]That sounded reasonable. He'd assumed that jumping into the water with a load of items was harmless, but that was his own fault. "Fine."He headed west to Central Island across the bridge. So far he just had that crude backpack full of loot, and he couldn't carry much more without a better pack. He looked over the junky resources he'd scavenged, then the items he'd looted off his party members' bodies. None of the equipment was listed as magical, and the item descriptions were starting to give him more serious labels like [Crude Wooden Bow] for Alaya's weapon. Even he could probably make something better with a little practice.He could make something better! That could be fun. Besides, he'd swiped this gear from people he'd agreed to help, so maybe he could replace or upgrade the stuff by way of apology. Stan headed over to the Crown & Tail's workbench to give it a try. Along the way he jumped around for the fun of bounding up the sunny shore.He tapped the bench of tools and tried to fix up some items, but it buzzed at him. [Equipment repairs require access to improved crafting stations.]The bartender directed him to the "maker workshop" a ways inland from the beach. It looked like an old fort, a squat wooden cabin surrounded by a spiky wall of logs. Why not a giant golden palace? Probably it had been built by the players using the game's own physics. That was pretty neat. He walked right in through the open gate.Inside was a craftsman's playground. Saws, drills and other tools covered some of the tables. A whole corner was devoted to colorful glassware and bubbling fluids. A green-robed figure was busy at that alchemy station, pouring beakers one into another and making puffs of steam. The only other person here was a smith in a leather apron and goggles, making a pleasant rhythmic ringing of metal. Behind him loomed a forge where slabs of metal were glowing cherry-red.Stan looked around and asked, "Is this stuff open to the community?"The alchemist turned around. He had deep violet scales like a dragon on his nearly human face, and waved with hands that were clawed and scaled like gloves that stopped near his wrists. "Yeah, but it's expected that you pay five copper a day." A sign on the wall called that a suggested donation.Stan grumbled. "I've just started to get money." But he could pay, and he'd gotten the money by fair play...
Author: Carla Sinclair Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc." ISBN: 9780596529284 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 168
Book Description
CRAFT is the first project-based magazine dedicated to the renaissance that is occurring within the world of crafts. Celebrating the DIY spirit, CRAFT's goal is to unite, inspire, inform and entertain a growing community of highly imaginative people who are transforming traditional art and crafts with unconventional, unexpected and even renegade techniques, materials and tools; resourceful spirits who undertake amazing crafting projects in their homes and communities. Volume 01, the premier issue, features 23 projects with a twist! Make a programmable LED shirt, turn dud shoes into great knitted boots, felt an iPod cocoon, embroider a skateboard, and much more.
Author: Sue Roddis Publisher: ISBN: 9781844483143 Category : Book design Languages : en Pages : 0
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Learn how to make flag books, star books, accordian books and more. Decorate them with stamping, collage, stitching and embellishments. This innovative step-by-step guide offers simple and challenging ideas and crafters will love the colourful projects and great designs. An innovative, practical guide containing all you need to know to create unique, decorated books.
Author: Amy Tangerine Publisher: Abrams ISBN: 1683352971 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 192
Book Description
Learn how to focus your creative energy to make things—and make things happen. In this blend of memoir and hardworking handbook, creativity and craft maven Amy Tangerine shows how to find your flow, maintain a positive mindset, and cultivate a rich and fulfilling life by focusing on what truly matters and implementing small yet powerful changes. Chapters explore how to craft the soul, craft the right mindset, craft the right environment, craft good habits, rediscover your creative mojo, and maintain momentum, with each section offering exercises for taking your creative practice to the next level. For anyone who has felt disconnected from their creativity or has had trouble saving a space for their passions, Craft a Life You Love will teach you how to make time for creativity each and every day.
Author: Mary Kay Hunziger Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC ISBN: 1631879839 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 93
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Poems include quotes by Alan Cohen, Confucius, Buddha, Muhammad, Ravi Zacharias, etc. They are organized by names and from A to Z in coherence with the poems. The collection of poems includes 25 crafting poems from A to Z with quotes just like this one: Crafting is much like the letter U because crafting with used books is one of the best ways to add some style. It's a fun way to make an author's words become even more worthwhile! Crafting is also like U because crafting with the universe in mind is yet undefined but might be the best thing happening to mankind. Crafting with the universe might make you seem very small. Yet that one little space you take for you is the most important crafting space of all. Some very lucky few crafters are able to get in touch with it so make sure you work at it! Crafting is also quite like the letter U because crafting reminds me of crafting with used Christmas cards. Used Christmas cards are also quite nice because of every Xmas craft ingredient that is quite convenient and because crafting with Used Christmas cards also follows the crafting law of the "Petit Bourgeois". There are other things like the blue artistic law and the natural crafting law, but the important thing to remember they are all employing the unwritten law of hem and haw! If you think that this crafting thing is getting out of line, let me tell you this. Question the law of crafting and with you, an expert will have a grand ol' time! And as always, never, never forget this. Make sure to stay true to your hue of blue and your glue. If you stick to this you will always keep your artistic view! Umberto Ungerer can really speak to this: "The only exercise some people get is jumping to conclusions, running down their friends, side-stepping their responsibilities, and pushing their luck!" -Umberto Ungerer Welcome to a happy crafting life and welcome to "Crafting Is Like You!"
Author: Pam Klassen Publisher: Memory Makers ISBN: 9781892127617 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
More Than 50 Clever Techniques for Scrapbooking Like many scrapbookers, you've likely been lured by the look, touch and feel of specialty papers but are unsure of how to incorporate them into your creations. If beautiful papers are your passion, this is the idea source for you! Packed with all the texture, dimension, pattern and color you could possibly ask for, A Passion for Specialty Paper takes everything you love about this scrapbooking staple and wraps it into one must-have resource. With 10 different kinds of specialty papers showcased, there are plenty of creative options inside sure to satisfy even the most serious paper fixation. What's inside: Comprehensive chapters dedicated to specialty papers, including: fabric, glossy, leather, mesh, metallic, natural, textured, transparent, wood and art papers Bonus idea variations and dimensional craft projects Creative ways to enhance specialty papers through pleating, peeling, painting, altering, folding and weaving Helpful pointers for working with and adhering specialty papers Easy-to-follow illustrated step-by-step techniques Innovative designs spanning simple to advance styles Whether you've been hesitant in the past to use specialty papers or are a tried and true veteran, you'll be inspired to discover just what specialty papers can do for your scrapbook design. Try the ideas today!
Author: Nicky Huys Publisher: Nicky Huys Books ISBN: Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 129
Book Description
"Crafting For Beginners" is your ultimate guide to diving into the world of creativity and making beautiful handmade projects. Whether you want to create personalized gifts, home décor, or simply explore a new hobby, this book is designed for you. Featuring easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step tutorials, you'll learn essential techniques in various crafting disciplines, including paper crafts, sewing, knitting, and more. Each project is accompanied by vibrant photos and helpful tips, ensuring a fun and enjoyable crafting experience. With a focus on accessible materials and beginner-friendly methods, "Crafting For Beginners" empowers you to unleash your creativity and develop your skills. Join a community of fellow crafters and discover the joy of making something special with your own hands. Perfect for anyone looking to explore a new passion, this book will inspire you to craft your way to happiness.
Author: Mary Kay Hunziger Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC ISBN: 1635017297 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 139
Book Description
If you are a beginner you will discover crafts to make and sell and how to get started with a truly profitable craft business from scratch. The program is going to cover the most exciting craft for cash ideas like "Selling Special Lights For Easy To Make Money", "How To Earn Money From A Very Unique Candle Creation", "Cute Teddy Bears With Customized Message Tags", and many more awesome and unique methods that you can simply copy and use for your own profitable crafts creating company. Grab this ultimate craft story compilation that includes 16 From Passion to Profit craft stories and discover the secrets of the craft elite. Each story will cover a different craft technique and you will be introduced to an expert that is going to tell his or her own from passion to profit story. Throughout the story, the elite crafter will reveal his secret craft ingredients so that you can take these ingredients and use it for your own passion-profit story! With this inspirational, quick & easy to use, stimulating, and interactive craft lessons and craft tutorial in hand, you are not only going to impress everyone around you with your new gratifying and fascinating crafts for cash business, but it will be a very fun, addictive, and exciting process to browse through the guide and learn as you go! In summary, this compilation of craft stories introduces you to the most unique, interesting, and profitable craft creation methods that I have come across throughout my own craft business (including the specific craft ingredients for success that each crafter is going to share). The reason why I am sharing this information in the form of these incredible and inspirational craft stories. Move forward today and get started with your own passion into profit producing creations ASAP... Enjoy reading about these fascinating and inspiring craft stories that are part of the first volume of the From Passion To Profit Series, A Compilation Of Craft Stories...
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