Handicrafts, decorative arts and crafts Books

Book SynopsisWith more than 35 magnificent images of outer space from NASA, this coloring book will capture the imagination of anyone interested in science, astronomy, and space exploration.Each spread features a full-color photograph from NASA''s archives to inspire coloring on the adjacent page.

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Book SynopsisGet ready to colour, with this poster pad featuring fabulous tokidoki settings. With its thick, high-quality paper and eye-popping designs, this book offers fans an innovative new way to engage with favourite characters, like Unicorno, Donutella, Moofia and more.

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Book SynopsisWith a mix of complex patterns and stand-alone images, this colouring book is the perfect way to put your own personal stamp on Donutella, Unicorno, Mermicorno, and all of the other tokidoki friends.

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate, must-have guide to take your projects to the next level. Learn from best-selling authors and master leather artisans, Tony Laier and Kay Laier, as they provide insight into a variety of leather crafting techniques, including stamping, carving, braiding, punching, colouring, stitching, and other skill-building techniques to add beautiful details and textures. Also included are overviews on setting up a workspace, installing hardware, transferring patterns, preparing your leather, and other essential basics. The project section features 12 step-by-step leather projects, ranging from simple to complex, for belts, bracelets, ID tags, key fobs, trays, and more.

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Book SynopsisThis new up-market coloring book series stands out with artistic drawings, modern stylized line work, and unique themes. Based on contemporary fashion motifs, these sophisticated books offer top quality in the coloring book category. Packed with full-color examples that show the reader what the designs will look like with different color combinations. Printed on high quality extra-thick paper that won't bleed through, with perforated pages for easy removal and display.

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Book Synopsis This quirky coloring book offers a fun Day of the Dead artistic experience Once observed mainly by people of Mexican heritage, Day of the Dead is now attracting a mainstream U.S. audience. "Show Me" starter pages make coloring easy with fully colored examples & color choices Includes a full color introduction to coloring art techniques. Perforated pages detach easily for gifting or display. Printed on one side only of archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year paper.

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Book SynopsisMake art not war with Hippie Animals, the grooviest coloring book yet from bestselling artist Thaneeya McArdle! These fabulous furry freaks are totally stoked on coloring. Each bohemian beast will take you to a happy place of patterning, shading, and coloring. Thaneeya''s whimsical images offer a fun and hassle free way to de-stress and give coloring a chance. Hippie Animals Coloring Book includes handy guides to coloring techniques like patterning, combinations, and shading. Guided Coloring Pages make coloring easy for beginners, with beautifully colored examples and ready-to-use color palettes. Perfect for decorating with all of your favorite coloring implements, each design is printed on one side only of archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year paper. Perforated pages detach easily for gifting or display. This book has earned the DO Magazine Artist Fair Trade Seal of Approval.

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Book Synopsis This artist is a huge social media trendsetter. Show Me starter pages make coloring easy with fully colored examples & color choices Includes a full color introduction to coloring art techniques. Perforated pages detach easily for gifting or display. Printed on one side only of archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year paper.

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Book SynopsisFeel the transforming power of love as you color seductively sweet illustrations inside this delightful coloring book from bestselling artist Thaneeya McArdle. From passionate love and puppy love to family love and BFFs, Power of Love Coloring Book offers hours of affectionate creativity. Thaneeya''s whimsical images offer a fun and hassle free way to de-stress and unleash your inner artist. She includes handy guides to coloring techniques like patterning, combinations, and shading, along with Guided Coloring Pages that make coloring easy for beginners with beautifully colored examples and ready-to-use color palettes. Perfect for decorating with all of your favorite coloring implements, each expressive design is printed on one side only of archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year paper. Perforated pages detach easily for gifting or display. This book has earned the DO Magazine Artist Fair Trade Seal of Approval.

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Book SynopsisFall in love with watercolors and create beautiful flower paintings that you can be proud of! Fresh and delicate, flowers are the perfect subject for expressive watercolor art. This skill-building portfolio book for absolute beginners will teach you everything you need to know to get started with watercolor painting. Talented artist Robin Pickens introduces you to all the basics of paint, brushes, palette, and water, with easy-to-follow advice on opacity, blending, shading, and mixing colors. She then guides you step-by-step through eight complete floral watercolor projects. Each project features soft, muted patterns printed on real 90# thick and tactile watercolor paper. The pages are perforated so you can easily remove your art for gifting or display. Just Add Watercolor Flowers also provides gorgeous fully colored finished examples to inspire your work on each design.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate your friends! Welcome to the special and heartwarming world ofNotebook Doodles Best Friends! This fun and playful coloring book for tweens is filled with 32 friendship-themed designs of adorable animals and sweet sentiments from talented artist Jess Volinski. With uplifting art activities for young girls, Jess also includes instructions on basic coloring techniques, fully colored examples, and charming quotes to go with every design. Watercolors, colored pencils, markers, crayons, and gel pens will all look stunning on archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year paper. Each one-sided page is perforated, so when it''s finished, it can easily be removed to hang up or give as a gift.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the Ultimate Day of the Dead colouring book. Inside you'll find 84 stunning sugar skull designs inspired by the Mexican holiday, Dia de los Muertos. Fun, exotic, and full of psychedelic detail, these intricate drawings are sure to spark your imagination and awaken your inner artist. Express yourself as you colour mystical folk art inspired by mariachi skeletons, traditional nichos, papel picado, butterflies, flowers and birds. The book also provides valuable advice on colouring and patterning techniques, plus some fully coloured examples to get you started. Printed on high quality paper, this book is perfect for decorating with markers, coloured pencils, gel pens, or watercolours, and each page is perforated for easy removal and display.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to the adventurous and confidence-boosting world of Notebook Doodles: Adventure Awaits! This fun and engaging on-the-go colouring book is filled with 32 full-page designs and sentiments from talented artist Jess Volinski that center around the theme of exploration, travel, and discovery. With empowering sayings and whimsical designs of campers, landscapes, nature, and more, Jess also includes instructions on basic colouring techniques, fully colored examples, and motivational quotes to go with every design. Watercolors, colored pencils, markers, crayons, and gel pens will all look stunning on archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year paper. Each one-sided page is perforated, so when it''s finished, it can easily be removed to hang up or give as a gift.

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Book SynopsisFeaturing 32 stunning manga people rendered with beautifully flowing kimono fabrics and patterns, this is a manga colouring book for any colouring or manga enthusiast who appreciates fine art. It features mesmerizing human line-art pages inspired by the tranquility and mystique of the Japanese culture. Artist Sara Stedner hand draws all the breathtaking images with no digital enhancement. Her figures appear in motion and incorporate Japanese fabric patterns for the ultimate colouring experience. This one-of-a-kind book is guaranteed to give you hours of soothing colouring fun.

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Book SynopsisDolly Parton is a superstar, singer, songwriter, actress, business mogul, and philanthropist. Since the 1960''s Dolly has maintained an unparalleled level of success and multi-generational popularity. With her recent induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the release of her first rock album in 2023, as well as upcoming 2025 tour and 2026 Broadway show, there is no stopping her! This colouring book celebrates her iconic career with more than 30 realistic coloring pages of the country music legend. The book is filled with fun facts about her life and career as well as beloved Dolly-isms and includes a striking array of photographs of her most memorable concert performances, award-show appearances, and show-stopping red-carpet moments.

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Book SynopsisTaylor Swift is a force of nature: a superstar, a global icon, and a generational singer-songwriter. So, for all true-blue swifties who can''t get enough of all things Taylor, the Taylor Swift Forever Coloring & Activity Book is a must-have. Commemorate Taylor''s most iconic performances and appearances in the more than 30 stunningly realistic coloring pages. Test your swiftie knowledge and solve fun and challenging quizzes and puzzles including spot-the-difference, word searches, and labyrinths. Throughout, you''ll also learn more fun-facts and Taylor-isms on the back of each coloring page. Round out your Taylor Swift experience with beautiful photographs of Taylor in concert, walking the red carpet, and at award ceremonies. Pages are printed on high-quality paper and perforated for displaying.

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Book SynopsisGhostly ghouls, spooky underwatercreatures, and other sweetly creepy things that go bump in the night!  You'll find all of this and more inside thepages of HauntinglyHappy Coloring.  Inside you'll find 32 coloring pages ofdisturbing little creatures with cuteness that makes this book absolutelydelightful forcolorists of all ages.  Each scene comesfrom the creative mind of Dani Banani of FUNusual Suspects.  The art is beautifully rendered with acollection of spooky, kawaii-inspired characters.

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Book SynopsisDecorate your space with a collage kit to make your room your own with these 60 retro cards full of affirming messages and positive vibes. Decorate your space with a collage kit and customize a wall design that is entirely your own! For your dorm room, bedroom, reading nook, arts corner, or more, you can design a wall that expresses your own unique aesthetic. Positive Vibes Collage Kit includes 60 cards with uplifting, happy messages and a totally cool retro design for each card. With this collage kit, you’ll transform your wall from a boring space to one that reflects your personality!

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Book SynopsisMake your home a cozy Christmas haven! For over 12 years, Kristine Stark of Farmhousegreen has shared her passion for antiques, vintage treasures, and the charm of farmhouse living. In Farmhouse Christmas, Kristine takes readers on a holiday journey, showcasing her Christmas collections and offering inspiration for creating warm, inviting spaces during the season.   This beautifully curated coffee table book is perfect for anyone wanting to infuse their home with holiday spirit. With a mix of family heirlooms, handmade stockings, and unique vintage finds, Kristine’s collections will help you craft a cozy Christmas atmosphere. As you flip through the pages, you’ll discover simple yet elegant ways to decorate your home, transforming it into a peaceful retreat where family can come together and celebrate.   From the soft glow of vintage ornaments to the timeless beauty of carefully chosen decor, Farmhouse Christmas offers endless ideas to make your home feel like a warm embrace during the busy holiday season. Kristine’s thoughtful design tips and heartfelt stories will inspire you to bring extra charm to your holiday celebrations and create a space that reflects the joy and peace of Christmas.   Perfect for anyone who loves farmhouse style and vintage-inspired decor, Farmhouse Christmas will help you make your holiday season feel special and full of heart.  

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Book SynopsisCelebrate your faith and add more inspiration to your world with this beautiful collection of 600 uplifting faith-inspired stickers for crafters, scrapbookers, or anyone who just loves stickers.The back of an envelope that carries an encouraging card. A packed lunch that needs some extra punch. A journal capturing a faith journey. The mirror a daughter spends lots of time in front of. A go-everywhere drink tumbler or laptop. Stickers can pop up in many places reminding us of God’s promises. This special collection pairs Scripture with thematically related stickers.

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Book SynopsisCraft Your Own Happy is a collection of mindful craft projects to make you smile! Perfect for those moments when you need a bit of self-care and relaxation time. Do you ever feel like you spend too much of your day staring at screens, feeling anxious or stressed out? If the answer is yes - then you need this book! The cute colourful projects have all been designed with the feel-good-factor in mind. Crafting can help to take you away from the worries and pressures of your daily life, and give you back those moments of slowness and focus which can help to reduce anxiety. Unlike other craft books, this is a book that you can dip into and find projects based upon how you are feeling. So you can craft to suit your mood! There are 25 beginner friendly projects to choose from including cross stitching, embroidery, paper craft and more Why worry when you can craft happy!

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Book SynopsisHighly Commended at The Business Book Awards Featuring Tatty Devine, HemingwayDesign, Craft Scotland and moreMaking a Living has been carefully crafted to support anyone looking for practical, hands-on advice and inspiring stories to motivate them to make their dream business into a reality.Inspiring stories from jewellery makers to basket weavers, artists to terrarium makers, printmakers to ceramicists, bring bags of real-world advice and inspiration for those wanting to take their first steps into this new artisanal economy.With more time at home than ever before, the restorative distraction of crafts and making has seen a mainstream resurgence. So too has the desire to 'make a living' from creating handmade products to sell, or to sell our creative skills. This new wave of at-home entrepreneurs are using Facebook and Instagram to promote their businesses, Etsy and Not on the High Street to sell their crafts and Paypal and Shopify to manage their payments. Technology-led businesses are transforming the way in which offline maker businesses are operating - and business is booming.From the founder of Yodomo, the online learning platform for arts and crafts, and with chapters on market research, valuing and pricing your work, branding, marketing and sales, as well as accounting fundamentals and legal considerations, this is a step-by-step guide to getting your idea off the ground, either as a side hustle or as your next major career move.Trade ReviewA no-nonsense, up-to-the minute and practical handbook for anyone who is in the process of starting, and indeed already running, a craft-based business. * Natalie Melton, Creative Director, Crafts Council *Simply breaks down the stages of growing a craft or maker business and can be part of a tool kit for making your creative business a success. * Wayne Hemingway MBE, Partner at HemingwayDesign *

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Book SynopsisThis oversized adult coloring book features the most iconic images of Rick Grimes from the long-running comic book series. From police officer to leader of the Alexandria Safe Zone, Rick has faced down hordes of walkers and the worst humanity has to offer. Now it's your turn, just make sure to stock up on plenty of red...

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Book SynopsisA Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2019Why do we make things by hand? And why do we make them beautiful? Led by the question of why working with our hands remains vital and valuable in the modern world, author and maker Melanie Falick went on a transformative, inspiring journey. Traveling across continents, she met quilters and potters, weavers and painters, metalsmiths, printmakers, woodworkers, and more, and uncovered truths that have been speaking to us for millennia yet feel urgently relevant today: We make in order to slow down. To connect with others. To express ideas and emotions, feel competent, create something tangible and long-lasting. And to feed the soul. In revealing stories and gorgeous original photographs, Making a Life captures all the joy of making and the power it has to give our lives authenticity and meaning.Trade Review“[This] book is filled with stories of weavers, ceramicists, welders, woodworkers, quilters and more, with photos of the art, the crafts, homes and workspaces. Falick examines how making by hand contributes to a good life.” —Associated Press “This book is a gem, and one that will inspire you to keep (or begin!) making and creating, a desire that’s inside each of us.”—The House that Lars Built, November 2019 Book Club Pick “A remarkable series of 30 vignettes that simultaneously comfort and stimulate. . . . Falick’s treasury, sumptuously photographed, will appeal to anyone who admires the people dedicated to making the world around them more beautiful.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review “Lovely and thoughtfully inspiring. . . . These very up-close-and-personal profiles, supplemented by elegant color photographs of people at work and their projects, capture the spirit of making and the dedication that’s behind the art. . . . In wholehearted agreement with the author: ‘When we get to the point where we aren’t able to make things with our hands and feel no mastery, we feel lost.’ ”—Booklist, starred review

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Book SynopsisConnecting beautiful motifs can be just as enjoyable as crocheting them. Edie Eckman’s creative joining techniques allow you to easily combine multiples to form a whole new pattern, from lacy links, swirls, radiants, and wheels to three-dimensional effects. Step-by-step instructions, detailed photography, and innovative stitching charts ensure success. With 100 brand-new motif designs at your fingertips, you’ll be free to explore limitless variations and capture your own personal style.

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Book SynopsisThere''s no better way to clebrate the joy of the holiday season than with this unique collection of stories and illustrations from Chicken Soup for the Soul! Every two-page spread contains an original Chicken Soup for the Soul story and a beautiful corresponding illustration you can color and frame. What an incredible opportunity to get into the holiday spirit, nourish your soul and spark your creativity!You''ll find this coloring book to be unlike any other. Filled with 37 Chicken Soup for the Soul stories about the most magical time of the year, and packed with art that celebrates the entire holiday season, this is like getting two books in one! Whether you want to indulge in the joy of the season, or need a respite from its stress and anxiety, this book is sure to entertain and nourish your soul. What an incredible way to unwind and appreciate The Magic of Christmas! · 37 pages of coloring, suitable for beginners and exper

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Book SynopsisWith simple step-by-step instructions that require only basic sewing skills, Barbara Weiland Talbert shows you how to make your own beautiful and durable quilts. Taking you through the complete quilting process in an easy-to-follow sequence, Talbert shows you how to select a suitable design, choose the best fabric, cut shapes, piece together blocks, assemble the quilt top, and finish your project. You’ll quickly acquire the know-how and inspiration to create unique high-quality quilts that add a charming touch to your home.

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Book SynopsisSew a menagerie of felt fairies, gnomes, and forest friends from supplies you have on hand. Back with all-new projects approved by crafty kids, the best-selling authors of Forest Fairy Crafts teach kids how to stitch and personalise charming fairyland characters and toys. Make every season more fun when you adorn your friends with colourful felt, threads, yarn, buttons, sequins, and more. These twenty-five crafts appeal to boys, girls, and the young at heart!

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Book SynopsisGet that red crayon ready! The original GOREgeous bestselling adult coloring book for horror fans that’s part Walking Dead, part Secret Garden Comics creator and rock star Alan Robert (Crawl to Me, Killogy, Wire Hangers) invites horror aficionados to discover their inner colorist. Fans will revel in this onslaught of severed heads, monsters, deadly weapons, and skeletal remains. With 80 pages of intricate pen and ink illustrations to complete, color, and embellish, this terrifying coloring compendium comes wrapped in a sturdy cover with heavy quality paper to prevent bleed through. As an extra treat, there’s a bonus game where readers can hunt down Ghouliana’s 10 lost items hidden among the illustrations, plus you’ll find even more images to color inside the book jacket and the endpapers. Horror fans and newcomers alike are invited on this GOREgeous and creative journey into a blood-soaked, beautiful new world.

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Book Synopsis"If you enjoy arts and crafts and have an insatiable love of corgis (like we do), then Ellen Deakin’s Corgi Crafts is the perfect guide to spark your creativity and celebrate the low-rider lifestyle." —Parents of Maxine the Fluffy Corgi, @Madmax_Fluffyroad on Instagram Step-by-step crafts for corgi lovers everywhere! Corgis are the cute dogs that everyone is crazy for. From their adorable faces and their fluffy butts to their Royal connections, Corgis are top dog when it comes to cuteness and personality. Get your paws on Corgi Crafts and try out 20 adorable Corgi-themed crafts, perfect for novice or expert crafters. Each project comes with step-by-step photo instructions. Choose from different Corgi-inspired projects such as: Keyrings Cushions Hats and Hoodies Plushes and Cushions Bookmarks Mini Notebooks Masks and Eye Masks Planters Magnets Necklaces and Bracelets Plates and Mugs Planter Dog crowns and Accessories Gift boxes Door hangers Rock painting Balloons String art Everything that you will need to craft each project is listed in the book along with templates and guides. Both novice and expert crafters will enjoy this wide variety of projects. They're great for yourself or to give as gifts, but you’ll probably want to make them for both. Trade Review"If you enjoy arts and crafts and have an insatiable love of corgis (like we do), then Ellen Deakin’s Corgi Crafts is the perfect guide to spark your creativity and celebrate the low-rider lifestyle." —Parents of Maxine the Fluffy Corgi, @Madmax_Fluffyroad on Instagram

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Book SynopsisCostume designer Sanit Klamchanuan teaches you to build original and character-based cosplay that’s truly your own! Follow Sanit’s complete design process through five original cosplays – from planning to problem-solving to execution.

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Book SynopsisClay artist Lauren Tomlinson is your guide to polymer clay! Learn to create like a pro with a strong basic foundation, artisan techniques, and 15 jewellery and home decor projects.

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Book SynopsisA practical reference guide to keep essential glue information handy. Get your hands on this ultimate guide that will get you through all the essentials of gluing, no matter which material you are working with. From metals, plastics, painted surfaces, and all sorts of fabrics, the materials used in our homes and in cosplay are wide-ranging, and new materials appear on the market frequently. Award-winning foam smith, sewist, and propmaker Annye Driscoll (Maker Fishmeal) help you sort through all the clutter and choose the right glue for your next cosplay or costume project. For ease of travel, Annye offers a pocket-sized guide with information on glues for various cosplay applications.

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Book SynopsisThese inspiring rock painting projects based on the art of Thomas Kinkade will add a splash of color to any room or garden.Rock painting is a wonderful way to express your creativity, and with Thomas Kinkade Rock Painting, you’ll create a dozen designs based on the classic works of artist Thomas Kinkade. From cozy winter cottages to dramatic seascapes, each project comes with step-by-step instructions, full-color photos, and helpful hints. Each project includes an inspirational quote to be added to the reverse side of the rock for an extra-special touch. The kit includes enough material for three projects, including smooth river rocks, paintbrushes, acrylic paints, and stencils.

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Book SynopsisBlazed Wax is a comprehensive and colourful guide to contemporary candle making from friends and designers Ruby Kannava and Emma Cutri, with twenty-five projects for beautiful candles and candleholders that will light up your life. Candle making is an ancient craft, but modern candle making is all about incredible shapes and surprising colour combinations. This book brings together everything you need to start making your own sculptural candles at home – from mould-making using everyday items like fruit and vases, to dip-dyed candle-pouring, or even making fun twisted candles from supermarket candles. Including twenty-five projects for candles and candle holders, with easy instructions, step-by-step photography and guides to materials, scents, safety and styling, Blazed Wax will have you creating in no time. Beautiful candles are a surprisingly easy art to try at home, the possibilities are endless, and you can always melt your creation down and start again! These unique candles bring warmth and ambience to your home, are perfect for celebrations and gifts, and will become the centrepiece of any dinner table or relaxing ritual. There's something innately magical about how a burning candle brings people together, and Blazed Wax will help you to capture some of that magic in your own hand-made candles.

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Book SynopsisThis colouring book features dozens of line drawings by renowned Inuit artist Germaine Arnaktauyok, followed by information on Germaine's own artistic process and her unique drawing style inspired by pointillism. Perfect for art lovers and avid colouring fans alike.Trade Review“. . . [T]his colouring book brings an interactive element to [Germaine’s] remarkable illustration[s] and to the book’s aim of bringing the art of Inuit life to those beyond the northern areas.”—CanLit for Little Canadians

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Book SynopsisBe inspired by the rituals, flavours, motifs and costumes of Mexico's Day of the Dead festival. Create your own celebration with gorgeous handcrafted decorations, stylish make-up designs and accessories, as well as delicious recipes. The Traditional Mexican event of Dia de los Muertos ('Day of the Dead') (21 October-2 November), which celebrates the lives of the deceased, has spread internationally alongside the growing popularity of Halloween festivities. Both informative and practical, this book includes 20 easy-to-make projects. Several are based on the flowers, candles and sugar skulls that attract and guide the spirits to the altar, as well as food and drink ideas to create a fabulous centrepiece and treats for your party table. Fun decorations draw on Mexican crafts, including cut-paper banners and festive frills for fairy lights. The book also explains the spectacular look of La Catrina, the skeleton lady, with ideas for costumes and instructions on facial art. Table of ContentsIntroduction • Part 1 - Rituals: Decorated Altars (4 projects); Dia De los Muertos Offerings (5 projects) • Part 2 - Decorations: Mexicana Art and Artisania (5 projects) • Part 3 - Costume: La Catrina (3 projects); Creating the Look (3 projects).

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Book SynopsisMore than a fun way to pass the time, The Little Book of Colouring For Mindfulness features 100 intricate mandala patterns to help focus the mind and awaken creativity. Inspired by the natural world, Cynthia Emerlye's beautiful designs will provide hours of colouring enjoyment for artists of all ages and abilities, ideal as a gift or self-purchase. Perfectly portable in its uniquely compact size, this remarkable collection of aesthetically pleasing mandalas is an ideal way to incorporate colouring for mindfulness into your daily life.

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