Handicrafts, decorative arts and crafts Books

Book SynopsisFrom homemade spa-day pamper products to gorgeous homewares, these 40 eco-gifting ideas will show you how to create presents from everyday household items. Whether you're eco-conscious and keen to reduce your plastic usage or want to be more sensible with your spending, this gorgeous craft compendium provides step-by-step guides to produce gifts that don't compromise on design or quality. Presents for sustainable living Home-grown plants and succulents from cuttings Self-care treatsOn-the-go necessities Special occasions Presents for furry loved ones … as well as tips and tricks on creating your own wrapping paper and gift tags, and much more besides. You'll be able to create modest yet striking products from items in your home and reward friends and family with carefully made contemporary treats. And by replacing disposable presents with recycled, eco-friendly ones that have been hand-made from materials in your home, you'll be saving your pennies while saving the world. The ultimate guide to eco-living and giving.

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Book SynopsisElspeth Jackson reinvents the traditional craft of rag rugging to create contemporary and sustainable homeware items from leftover fabrics. You’ll be amazed at how simple and enjoyable it is to upcycle old and well-loved garments into beautiful rugs, cushions, artworks, bags and other gifts, using just a few basic tools and some simple techniques. The book is arranged into three chapters: Home includes a selection of projects for fun and easy rugs in a range of colours and styles, as well as a shaggy pillow, draught excluder, wall hanging and chalkboard frame. Gifts has wonderful ideas for unique items that you can make for friends and family, from a clutch bag to flower hair clips and even a brooch. Finally, Seasonal will inspire you to turn your strips of fabric into decorations and gifts to use at certain times of the year, from a rag-rugged heart for Valentine’s Day, to an unusual spring wreath and some gorgeous Christmas baubles. With lavish colour photographs and clear, step-by-step instructions and artworks, crafters of all ages will enjoy making these projects. A comprehensive section at the start of the book covers everything you need to know about which fabrics to choose, what tools you will need and the essential techniques, allowing you to discover how to update this traditional craft with endless possibilities of colour and fabric combinations.

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Book SynopsisA gorgeous collection of 35 knitting patterns, all designed in eco-friendly yarns.Bringing their years of expertise, Karen Miller and Susan Ritchie of Mrs Moon demonstrate just how simple it is to knit modern-casual clothes, accessories, and items for the home. There are projects aplenty for you, your home, and your family, from an easy-knit Sloppy Joe sweater that will become a favorite wardrobe staple, a brioche scarf that uses a beautifully simple stitch pattern, and a zigzag-stripe throw in delicious colors to a textured bolster, a delightfully droopy bunny, and a cute baby beanie. Your level of knitting experience doesn?t matter either with Simple Natural Knits?Karen and Susan have included a techniques section that covers everything you need to know to get started, from casting on to making up. Karen and Susan?s regular interactions with knitters of all levels of skill and all kinds of tastes have given them a wonderful insight into the types of projects knitters crave, meaning this book is filled with items that will have fingers itching to get started.

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Book SynopsisDiscover how to crochet 35 SUPER-COLOURFUL and CREATIVE designs for shoppers, clutch bags, purses, cases, and more

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Book SynopsisFold 35 FUN transport-themed origami models with this EXCITING book from BESTSELLING author MARI ONO. Features 50 SPECIALLY DESIGNED sheets of origami paper. From cars to planes, each design in Origami Transport is a fun and fast way to get from A to B in the world of origami take a trip through the Japanese countryside on the iconic bullet train, a trek across the Sahara desert on a camel or an exhilarating race down the road on a stylish motorbike. The projects include easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, complete with photos and helpful arrows that clearly indicate where to fold the paper. To guide you through your paper-folding journey, every design is assigned a skill rating, so you can begin with a straightforward model and, as your confidence grows, progress to more intricate creations. Origami Transport includes 50 custom-designed sheets of origami paper, so you can jump right into crafting ready, set, fold!

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Book SynopsisThe perfect introduction to the ENCHANTING, centuries-old art of Japanese origami from BESTSELLING author Mari Ono. This EXCITING ALL-IN-ONE block includes a 64-page project book and 250 sheets of origami paper. In Creative Japanese Origami, Tokyo-born Mari Ono introduces you to a variety of origami projects, ranging from basic shapes such as stars, hearts, clubs and spades, to handheld windmills and spinning tops. All 15 projects include straightforward, step-by-step instructions, difficulty ratings and clear photos with arrows indicating where to fold. There's also a basic origami techniques section to help you get started, making it easier than ever to master the art of paper folding. The paper block provides 250 sheets of traditional origami paper, including a range of stunning designs, so you can begin making amazing projects straight away.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the secrets of creating beautiful, gentle, eco-friendly artisanal soaps at home.

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Book SynopsisThe Victorians gave us many of the Christmas traditions we enjoy today, from putting up Christmas trees to pulling crackers. This handy, pocket-sized colouring book embodies these customs in 45 unique illustrations. Colour in Victorian fireplaces adorned with stockings, St Nicholas with his sack full of presents, and scenes from the nativity. Why not de-stress and take a break over the Christmas period?

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Book SynopsisBethan Ash's rich, colourful quilts are created using improvisational collage techniques. Working instinctively, she simply layers fabric shapes onto a prepared background and fuses them down, then adds stitching later. Each quilt is cut freehand, without the use of rulers or templates. In this groundbreaking book, she reveals the secrets of how she works, from basic dyeing and fusing techniques to design- and colour-awareness exercises and mixed-media experiments. In clear, easy-to-follow text, she gives the reader invaluable information on method, materials, technique and composition, and shows that improvisational quiltmaking is not merely 'messing about with fabric', but instead can form the basis of working freely and is the optimal way of broadening the reader's artistic talent. Illustrated with the best examples of fused quilts from around the world, this book is a visual feast of colour and pattern, and allows the reader to discover how the boundaries of traditional quiltmaking can be expanded through the use of imagination, inspiration and fusion.

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Book SynopsisCelebrated quilt artist Sandra Meech's last book, Connecting Art to Stitch, explored the ways in which fine-art concepts can be taken into stitch to make outstanding pieces of quilt art. In this exciting new title, the author turns her attention to the rules of design, and how they can be harnessed – and broken – to inform your quilt-art work. You will learn how to recognise good design, and the immutable rules all designers need to know. The author's signature practical workshops and exercises help you translate these rules into your own textile work, stimulating your creativity and encouraging you to explore new textures, materials, techniques and compositions. Detailed analyses of textile artists' work provide a breakdown of how design rules can be applied. Illustrated with a wealth of inspirational images from the world's best quilt and textile artists, this beautiful book is a must-buy for everyone who wants to create better textile art.

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Book SynopsisThis new coloring book showcases a remarkable selection of breathtaking armor in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, giving artists of all ages the opportunity to explore a wide range of designs from a variety of different traditions and cultures around the world.

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Book SynopsisImmerse yourself in a world of horror as you colour your way through the darkest designs from the depths of illustrator François Gautier's imagination.

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Book SynopsisImmerse yourself in a realm of fantasy, magic, and romance with Romantasy Colouring.

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Book SynopsisLose yourself in the magic of colouring with these wonderfully happy pooches!Whether you wish to use crayons, felt-tip pens, pastels or coloured pencils, you can bring these beautiful images to life and create your very own artwork, either for yourself or to give to your friends as a gift. With all sorts of canine-inspired artwork to choose from, there’s something here for every dog lover.Unlock your creativity and make something special!

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Book SynopsisThe creator of the best-selling coloring book series The Beauty of Horror, Alan Robert, intricately illustrates the most recognizable and beloved scenes of the ghost with the most from Tim Burton’s renowned 1988 film in Beetlejuice: The Official Coloring Book!The mischievous world of Beetlejuice™ comes to life in Beetlejuice: The Official Coloring Book, ready to be colored! Alan Robert, renowned illustrator of The Beauty of Horror coloring book series, hand-draws rich, detailed illustrations that evoke the haunting spirit of the infamous bio-exorcist as he tempts the Maitlands, terrorizes Lydia Deetz and her family, counters Otho’s over-the-top hijinks, and highlights all the frights and sights revealed in the afterlife. With more than 60 pages of captivating illustrations from the cult classic film, fans can chant Beetlejuice... Beetlejuice...Beetlejuice: The Official Coloring Book to conjure up hours of

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Book SynopsisBursting with intricate, delectable illustrations of the magical sweets seen in the Harry Potter films, Harry Potter: An Official Sweets and Treats Coloring Book is a must-have coloring book for fans of the fantastical film series.

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Book SynopsisStep into the captivating world of the coquette aesthetic in this coloring book featuring a modern twist on traditionally feminine beauty.

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Book SynopsisThousands of novice turners have learned to turn with Richard Raffan because he can explain the complex and sometimes confusing steps in turning in a clear and understandable way. This book will continue this long tradition with a collection of appealing new woodturning projects - candlesticks, a lamp and shade, sets of plates and bowls, even a turned duck call. The projects range from simple to complex, and Raffan provides complete instructions with step-by-step photos and drawings. These projects will lead the reader through a skill-building course in woodturning.

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Book SynopsisHarry Potter fans will find themselves immersed in the Wizarding World as they create dazzling scenes in this color-by-number book with more than 90 scenes to color!Hop aboard the Hogwarts Express for a tour of your favorite magical moments from all eight films. Harry Potter Color-by-Number includes more than 90 coloring pages featuring characters, iconic locations, and memorable quotes drawn directly from the movies. Use the included foldout color key and your own colored pencils or pens to work your magic on each page of highly detailed and numbered line art. All the coloring pages are perforated, so you can display the finished artworks on your wall or give them as gifts. Coloring by number is a calming, relaxing activity that helps you regain your focus and reduce stress. With Harry and his friends as your companions, this journey through the Wizarding World is one that will let you work your magic on the page.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"…a must-have for those looking to shrink their ecological footprint with beauty and warmth." --Booklist"…[a] clever how-to…Those looking to bring new life to old pieces will find this a useful guide." --Publishers Weekly"It will give you lots of fun ideas, making mending into a joyful activity instead of a boring chore." --Apartment Prepper blog

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Book SynopsisApproach life at home the Madame Chic way: a beautiful, illustrated toolbox of tips and ideas for organizing, entertaining, and savoring a stylish life.When she arrived at Madame Chic’s Parisian apartment as a foreign exchange student, Jennifer Scott was a casual California girl who thought sweatpants were appropriate street attire. Madame Chic took Jennifer under her wing and tutored her in the secrets of how the French elevate the little things in life to the art of living. Years later, Jennifer was back in California with a husband, two young daughters, a dog, and her first home. Every day she confronted mundane duties like folding laundry and unloading the dishwasher, and she began to think about Madame Chic’s home—how the breakfast table was set beautifully the night before, the music that always played in the background, the calm of Madame and Monsieur Chic’s ritual cocktail hour together. Jennifer wanted that life. She decided to seTrade Review"A guide for women who yearn to channel Audrey Tautou. . . . Personable, anecdote-filled, and studded with lifestyle tips . . . its vivacity and sincerity have struck a chord among women who would like a French role model of their own, but don't have a year to spend apprenticing with one in Paris." * The New York Times *"Part tribute to the effortlessly glamorous Parisian way of life, and part tutorial . . . on how to emulate the French je ne sais quoi." * Daily Mail (UK) *“Downright intriguing. . . . You’ll close the book feeling inspired.” * The Plain Dealer *"The writing here, a combination of elegance and breeziness, seems to reflect Madame Chic’s personal philosophy that life is to be lived fully and elegantly." * Smoky Mountain News *“Winningly combines sincerity and self-deprecation . . . sweet-natured and well-intentioned . . . full of advice.” * Kirkus Reviews *“Scott’s message of living passionately, enjoying the little things in life and truly living are great mantras to guide one’s life.” * Portland Book Review *

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Book SynopsisLearn how to stitch stunning contemporary crochet projects using traditional techniques with a twist such as filet crochet or brand new techniques such as corner to corner crochet. All the key crochet techniques stitches and techniques are featured as well as advice on how to use the exciting, new yarns that are available.Table of ContentsIntroductionLet's Look at Hooks Tools You'll UseAll About Yarn Reading Patterns, Charts and Grids Basic Stitches Crochet stitches and stitch patterns for modern crochet including: Slip knot Chain Slip stitch Double crochet Treble Half treble Double treble Increasing in dc and tr Decreasing in dc and tr Back loops only Front loops only Front post stitch Back post stitch Stitch Variations More advanced crochet stitches and stitch patterns including: Crossed double crochet Centre double crochet Loop stitch Spike stitch Bobble stitch Puff stitch Popcorn stitch Short stitch, tall stitch Modern Techniques Corner-to-corner crochet Mosaic crochet Overlay crochet Crochet embroidery Surface crochet Filet crochet Planned colour-pooling Multi-strand ombre crochet Crochet ribbing and cables Amigurumi Tunisian crochet Entrelac crochet Free-form crochet Tapestry crochet Modern grannies Intarsia crochet Plaid and tartan Crocheting over cord Moroccan tile General Techniques Pompom edging Reverse dc edging Picot edging Tassels Fringing Pompoms Embellishments Troubleshooting Finishing up

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Book SynopsisColoring books for grownups are this year's biggest new trend in publishing. Notebook Doodles is the FIRST coloring series aimed directly at TWEENS. The adult market is hot and now YA buyers are looking for product. This series fills a hole that is not being served. The author is an established popular designer who knows this market and has an original, authentic style. There is no other series like this. Priced to FLY at $7.99!

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Book SynopsisThe latest trend in coloring, combining the joy of coloring with the thrill of a surprise! Each of the 30 modern illustrations features a mandala that is revealed as you complete the color-by-numbers design, plus a riddle to ponder as you bring the artwork to life. An engaging escape for coloring enthusiasts of all levels.

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Book SynopsisRed light . . . green light . . . let the games begin! This ferociously entertaining coloring book features over 70 illustrations of your favorite scenes from the Emmy–winning, mega-hit Netflix series Squid Game.Explore the world of Squid Game in this first-ever official Squid Game coloring book with terrifying adult versions of well-known children’s games, like tug-of-war, marbles, and red light green light--just be careful not to color out of the lines.Featuring over 70 original illustrations and thick paper, this coloring book offers you a way to relive the most dramatic moments from the hugely popular Netflix show.

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Book SynopsisDiscover boundless inspiration and unseen paradisesFind yourself on a transfixing coloring exploration of endless beauty and stunning grandeur. Mythographic Color and Discover: Shangri-La is an enthralling glimpse into unraveling mysteries captured in magnificent detail. Feel the magnetic pull of spellbinding escapes, and follow paths speckled with surprises. Uncover candy-coated heavens and kaleidoscopic daydreams lush with blossoming flora, castle-topped fungi, and enchanting galaxies tucked inside teacups. Color the astonishing dreamlands found in more than 45 hand-drawn fantasies in Mythographic Color and Discover: Shangri-La.- Expand your mind and your artistic sensibilities with abundantly creative illustrations- Color gorgeous peculiarities, wild creatures, and immersive expanses- Transform each mesmerizing piece with colored pencils, gel pens, or even watercolors

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Book SynopsisA passionate and purposeful book on finding real creativity through nature. An essential book for our times and all artists at whatever level. In her most passionate and personal book to date, acclaimed watercolour artist Ann Blockley takes both budding and more experienced artists through a series of ideas for working with nature – in its widest sense – to nurture our creativity, inspire us, make us more sustainable artists, and replenish energy and flow when our artistic streams run dry. In ‘Go Outside and Play’, the author exhorts artists to recapture a fun, no-pressure way of being outside and use that feeling when creating. In ’Connecting Materials to Place’ she creates her own paint from the local pond. In ‘The Slow Movement’, the artist reveals her year of working on a specific local hedgerow and painting a series of different interpretation in its every-changing detail. She created regular creative rituals, using her weekly playing card as a starting point for a new painting to reflect the season each week. She reuses old paintings, and tissue and paper – wabi-sabi style – to create new textures and even new paintings. Including work from other artists as well as her own, she shows the ideas and work from textile and mixed-media artists. From allotment inspiration to reusing old painting and from nature prints to the alchemy of found materials, this is a journey to find new creativity through our connection with our natural world.Trade Review‘[An] impassioned paean to recycled papers, foraged materials and mindful methods’ -- Artists & Illustrators‘A plea to all to stimulate creativity by rejuvenating out awareness of nature … illustrated throughout with Ann’s wonderfully evocative paintings’ -- Leisure Painter'Genuinely fascinating and enlightening’ – Henry Malt' -- The Artist

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Book SynopsisModern beekeepers - take notice! Here we have the answer to one of the most common questions related to beekeeping: what do I do with all of this beeswax? In fact, the possibilities are seemingly endless! As beeswax has multiple holistic and decorative uses, projects can vary from beauty and health products to household items. Beeswax Alchemy is your first step towards using excess beeswax to make beautiful, useful gifts for friends, family, and even yourself. It offers a basic introduction to the art of extracting and purifying beeswax, as well as countless ideas for what to make with it. These include skin care creams, candles, and other home products like beeswax ornaments and wax fabric. So, get ready to suit up and collect some beeswax. There's so much that you can do with it - and now you know how!

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Book SynopsisBecause sheds aren't just for men – this selection of sheds from the UK, North America and Europe shows how women everywhere can claim and use their own personal space. Every woman deserves a shed of her own, somewhere to retreat to for some quiet time, to create or grow, to write or paint, or just to contemplate the view. Gill Heriz has interviewed over 80 different women, and Nicolette Hallett has photographed their sheds inside and out, to collect together this unique insight into why women have sheds, and what they do in them. There are sheds for puppet-makers, sculptors, and writers, as well as farmers, furniture-makers and woodcutters. There are sheds that can be lived in, sheds that are full to the rafters and sheds that are simply sheds, with the usual collection of gardening tools, lawnmowers and seed packets. Virginia Woolf once argued that, for women, writing fiction required “a room of one’s own.” These women have taken that premise a step further – to the end of the garden – to find their own very personal space.

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Book SynopsisMore than 30 original designs by an accomplished tattoo artist offer a stunning array of images to colour. Full-page illustrations include edgy, imaginative renditions of flowers, dragons, skulls, hearts, wild animals, angels, and other creatures of fantasy and nature. Perforated pages are printed on one side only for easy removal and display.

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