Most Popular Books by Ted Menten

Discover the elegance of body art with stylishly tattooed paper dolls. These six paper dolls sport a spectacular array of body art, from subtle shoulder and navel ornaments to full sleeves in brilliant color. Four female and two male dolls of varying ethnicities model a wide range of ink styles as well as a wardrobe of striking outfits and additional tattoo motifs.

According to Ted Menten, premier authority on the subject of collectible teddy bear construction, making these plush little companions can be a highly creative pursuit. Unlike other toys that were once handmade and are now machine-produced, teddy bears remain basically the same as they were when first created in 1903. Emphasizing the fun, expressive aspect of this time-honored handcraft, Menten offers a unique new technique developed in his popular teddy bear-making classes, using basic patterns that can be modified and interchanged to create uniquely personal bears any crafter will display with pride. Ted Menten is the author of Gentle Closings and After Goodbye. He also created the magazine Teddy Bear Review, has written 19 books on the subject, and conducts teddy bear-making classes around the world.

Four fetching paper dolls and 28 fantastic costumes feature sultry, ready-for-action models with a wardrobe of sexy gowns, jumpsuits, and boots as well as a full complement of gadgets. Includes mature content.

Four alluring yet malevolent paper dolls come with a wardrobe of bustle gowns and stands depicting a graveyard and other sinister settings. Inspired by the hit Showtime TV series Penny Dreadful, these dolls will appeal to those with an interest in Victoriana and the related resurgence of Gothic horror fiction.

Four paper dolls, 25 clothing stencils, and 24 patterns offer design materials for an endless array of style combinations. Includes a versatile selection of shoes, belts, bags, and scarves.

Dress the former First Lady in more than a dozen memorable fashions including gowns by Jason Wu and Naeem Khan, simple but chic Narciso Rodriguez skirt and top, the Tadashi Shoji dress she wore on "The Tonight Show," many other outfits.

This colorful cast of villainesses features four dolls and 16 costumes for Narnia's White Witch, Morgan le Fay of Camelot, the Snow Queen, Alice in Wonderland's Queen of Hearts, and other cruel beauties.

Exotic flowers, peacock feathers, dragonflies, and other floral and animal motifs take on the sinuous beauty associated with Art Nouveau in this stylish coloring book. Sixty-three full-page illustrations, based on classic designs.

Rediscover the nostalgic charm of the most festive of holidays with these 31 traditional designs. Adult colorists can celebrate the Christmas season all year long with vintage scenes of bustling shoppers, carolers, candy canes, and, of course, jolly St. Nick. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, An Old-Fashioned Christmas and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

Retreat to a Garden of Eden–like setting with more than 30 gorgeous images to color. Intricate black-and-white drawings feature lush vegetation and exotic bird and insect life in scenes of an earthly paradise.

A teddy celebrating New Year's, other holidays, birthdays, back-to-school, and more — 81 reusable patterns are ideal for embroidery, appliqué, and many other crafts.

Eight merrily menacing motifs to color and hang near light: cat, pumpkins, Frankenstein, witches, skeleton, and Dracula. Bold colors produce striking results.

Two dolls model 22 creations by longtime industry giants such as Dior, Chanel, and Saint Laurent as well as extravagant costumes by latter-day designers, including Tom Ford and Alexander McQueen.

Charming mini-menagerie of 8 favorites: rabbit, dog, cat, duck, squirrel, lamb, pig, and frog. Printed on translucent paper.

Jolly holiday scenes include a snowman, Santa, three French hens, and other themes from "The Twelve Days of Christmas." Follow the easy directions to create pictures that pop off the page. Includes 3-D glasses!

Eight holiday images — snowman, stocking, bell, tree, Santas, toys — that produce lovely effects when colored and hung near light.

Teddy is as lovable as ever in 22 delightful designs for stenciling. Here he is in bow ties and scarves, with flowers, balloons and valentines, dressed for parties and more. Use designs alone or in combinations for decorating nurseries, walls, furniture, posters, etc. 16 black-and-white illustrations.

Eight stained glass designs to color and hang against the light — bunny, chick, butterfly, duck, more. Printed on translucent paper.

Splendid stained glass assortment of wild animals: polar bear, rhinoceros, kangaroo, lion, camel, giraffe, elephant, and gorilla. Color with a variety of materials -- pencils, crayons, felt-tip pens -- and hang in windows, on lampshades or near any light source.

More than 200 color and black-and-white images newly rendered from W. W. Denslow's original illustrations for L. Frank Baum's timeless tale. All of the familiar characters — from Dorothy to the Wicked Witch — are well represented, either individually, grouped, or combined with frames and other handy design elements.

The author recounts his experiences visiting terminally ill children's wards in hospitals and holding group therapy sessions with the children, and describes what he learned from the young patients.

62 full-size eye-catching stencils include fish of many varieties, crustaceans, a full-page mermaid, and Neptune. Everything you need to turn any surface into a seascape. Instructions included. Introduction.

58 delightful royalty-free Santa illustrations in 3 sizes. No need for statting. Ideal for ads, announcements, invitations, much more. 174 black-and-white illustrations.

Angels, carolers, snowflakes, and all the other traditional holiday scenes await among these 48 images, which include a trip to Santa's workshop and illustrations depicting The Twelve Days of Christmas.

Merry menagerie of iron-on transfer designs - bears, puppies, piggies, ducks, more - in various poses, sizes. Use these patterns to embroider, wood burn, punchneedle, paint, applique. Introduction. Instructions. 176 iron-on patterns.

92 stencil designs of sails, anchors, compasses, docks, lighthouses, gulls, and more. Ideal for adding a note of maritime interest to walls, furniture, fabrics, and almost any flat surface.

L. Frank Baum's ever-popular tale springs to life with this lively collection of characters. Based on the original W. W. Denslow art, the dolls include Dorothy, Toto, and many denizens of Oz.

Choose from a variety of over 200 royalty-free decorative corners, a basic element in any design project, including floral and foliate motifs, stars, eagles, bells, holly, and more.

18 sturdy die-cut designs: sailboat, steamship, clipper, tugboat, more. Decorate almost any flat surface. Complete instructions. Reusable.

Return to Oz with this set of 16 colorful stickers! Based on W. W. Denslow's original illustrations, the images include the characters from the endearing children’s classic — Dorothy and Toto, the Scarecrow, the munchkins, and more.

Eight stencils to make funny clown masks. Simply punch out masks, trace onto paper bags, cardboard, or construction paper, and color.

56 full-size: Snow White, Peter Pan, Robin Hood, Aladdin, and scores more.

These adorable little creatures are held together by snaps, allowing mix-and-match assembly. Well-illustrated, simple instructions for making 14 critters and accessories: rabbit, mouse, lion, reindeer, lamb, panda, elephant, puppy, and more.

76 adorable bunny designs for decorating walls, furniture, fabrics. Floppy-eared hares wearing hats, eyeglasses, holding carrots, Valentines, balloons, and in a variety of precious poses.