Handicrafts, decorative arts and crafts Books
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Official Morgana and Oz Coloring Book
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£10.44
Tuttle Publishing Flying Dinosaurs Paper Airplane Kit
Book SynopsisThis kit will provide hours of fun and excitement for the whole family!Everything you need to create 36 exciting paper airplane dinosaurs is included in this kit. The airplanes range from simple models that can be folded up in a few minutes to slightly more complex ones with superior aerodynamics. Most of your favorite dinosaurs are included here:Stegosauruswhose thick, bony plates double as wing stabilizersVelociraptora clever nose-lock dart that's designed for speed in flight!Tyrannosaurus Rexwhose muscular jaws provide ballast at the front of the planePlesiosauruswith a long, fuselage-like neck which is surprisingly stealthy in the airAnd many other impressive flying dinosaur airplanes!The full-color, step-by-step instructions in the accompanying book are very easy to follow and flying tips are also included to help you coax the best performance from each model. Paper airplanes have never looked this good!
£15.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Painting Miniature Military Figures
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£12.59
Greenery Press Color My Boobs
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£12.95
Hinkler Books Kaleidoscope Colouring Spring Florals
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£6.52
Fox Chapel Publishing Carving Creative Walking Sticks and Canes
Book SynopsisPut your wood carving skills to practical use! This must-have book features 13 projects with step-by-step instructions and photography for creative and elegant walking sticks. Including projects for newcomers, intermediate and advanced wood carvers, painting and finishing instructions are provided, as well as helpful information on types of wood used for walking stick shanks, methods for joining a head to a shank, and more. From a simple lyre-shaped thumb stick and a gent's walking stick to derby sticks with the head of a fox, eagle, Labrador retriever, black swan, and other animals, you'll enjoy putting your carving skills to the test by creating these beautifully useful walking sticks and canes. Author Paul Purnell is a self-taught wood carver for 15 years who specializes in birds, animals, and other wildlife. His carving style includes a mixture of tools, and he has carved projects for The Guild of Master Craftsman's Wood Carving and Woodworking Crafts magazines.
£14.44
Fox Chapel Publishing Leather Pyrography
Book SynopsisPyrography isn't just for wood! For absolute beginners or passionate wood burners that are curious to work on a new medium, this book is a must-have, detailed guide to leather pyrography. Containing six projects for a bookmark, key fob, journal cover, and more that increase in difficulty, as well as step-by-step instructions and photography, both beginner and experienced pyrographers will learn a completely new way to burn decorative pieces and accessories. Understand different types of pens and how they interact with leather as opposed to wood, how to fix mistakes, and so much more in this comprehensive guide! Author Michele Y. Parsons teaches workshop-based pyrography classes all over the US, writes for Pyrography Magazine, and is the founder of Parsons Wood Artistry.
£13.49
Fox Chapel Publishing Wood Pallet DIY Projects: 20 Building Projects to
Book SynopsisDiscover the potential of rediscovered wood! Start making useful products for your home and neighborhood out of reclaimed shipping pallets. Wood Pallet DIY Projects shows how to upcycle salvaged skids to create beautiful one-of-a-kind projects. Twenty step-by-step projects iinclude raised garden beds, bookshelves, benches, plant stands, tables, spice racks, and much more. Keep pallets from the landfill and give them a new purpose. 20 step-by-step projects for home and garden accessories, from wine racks and coat racks to planters and wall sconces. Helpful advice on where to find pallets, how to process them into usable lumber, fasteners, sanding, and the best finishes (if any) to use. Important safety tips on how to make sure that your pallets are safe for people and have not been sprayed with harmful chemicals.
£13.59
Fox Chapel Publishing Yearn to Burn: A Pyrography Master Class: 30
Book SynopsisTake your woodburning art to the next level by taking a masterclass with award-winning pyrographer Simon Easton! This inspired sequel to the bestselling book Learn to Burn offers the opportunity to advance your skills with guidance from a master craftsman. Yearn to Burn is organized by the life attributes that lend themselves to creativity--Live, Laugh, Love, Learn, and Life. Themed projects within each section are designed to build your skills while you create an array of handsome household items, gifts, home d cor and more. Thirty new projects with clear instructions and step-by-step photographs fit a wide variety of occasions and decors. Burn beautiful and memorable items like Christmas tree decorations, mirrored box frames, a child's wood pencil case, a hanging leather map, and more.
£13.49
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Little Bead Boxes: 12 Miniature Containers Built
Book SynopsisA charming assortment of one-of-a-kind miniature boxes in a variety of shapes for all skill levels.Julia S. Pretl offers crafters her original method for creating decorative beaded boxes and lids in a wide range of surface designs and shapes. Working only with cylinder and seed beads, needle and thread, crafters can create an impressive array of clever and colorful miniature containers. With step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow word graphs and patterns, Pretl leads the reader through the techniques for creating three-sided, five-sided, and six-sided rectangular, square, and stacked boxes. Four-color photographs of each of the 12 designs introduce each set of instructions. Detailed drawings illustrate the beading techniques.
£16.99
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Art of Drawing Poses for Beginners:
Book SynopsisWith a wealth of illustrated graphite portrait references and step-by-step pencil lessons, The Art of Drawing Poses for Beginners will help you master drawing realistic human figures in a range of different positions. This helpful 128-page guide reveals the process of drawing the human figure as it pertains to anatomy, proportions, volume, mass, gesture, movement, and expression. From there, discover how these characteristics come together using light, shape, line, and form to accurately depict the human figure in a variety of everyday poses. Step-by-step drawing instructions and techniques demonstrate how to capture realistic poses as they differ from one person to the next across a range of human characteristics. In section 1 of this book, learn the tools, materials, and techniques used in drawing before diving into the basics of portraiture and human anatomy. In section 2, practice a variety of basic stationary poses before moving on to the dynamic poses in section 3. Section 4 covers expressive portraits and conveying mood and facial expressions. Finally, with lots of examples, section 5 covers many of the artistic compositions you can use when drawing people. Packed with helpful illustrated references, hundreds of tips, and loads of expert instruction, The Art of Drawing Poses for Beginners is the perfect resource for artists of all skill levels—and one that will be referred to over and over again. Walter Foster Publishing’s Collector’s Series offers a broad range of projects across a variety of mediums and genres, such as drawing, oil, acrylic, watercolor, cartooning, calligraphy, and others. Suitable for beginning to intermediate artists, each book features in-depth instruction about how to work with the tools of the trade, master techniques, and use newfound skills in practical application via step-by-step projects.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 Getting Started Tools & Materials Drawing Implements Sharpening Your Pencils Basic Drawing Techniques Creating Texture Other Pencil Techniques Shading Techniques People in Perspective Portraiture Basics Placement Adding Elements to Portraits Learning to “See” Contour Drawing Basic Anatomy Torso Arms & Hands Legs & Feet Hand & Foot Adult Head & Facial Anatomy Child Anatomy Child Head & Facial Proportions Child Body Proportions Chapter 2 Basic Poses Standing Poses Wide Stance Hands on Hips Arms Crossed Looking Back From the Side Leaning Forward Stepping Forward Casual Standing Positions Sitting Poses On the Floor On a Bench On a Stool Hand on Floor Children Sitting Hands on Faces Reclining Poses On Stomach On Side Chapter 3 Dynamic Poses Movement & Balance Ballerina Ballerina in Tutu Sprinter Runner Soccer Player Basketball Player Boxer Swimmer Children in Action Child with Flower Child Running Kids at Play Chapter 4 Expressive Portraits Drawing All Ages Young Children Teens & Young Adults Mature Adults Portrait of an Older Woman Showing Mood & Emotion Portrait of a Young Girl Chapter 5 Compositions Composing with Purpose Dancer Secrets to Creativity About the Artists
£15.29
Microcosm Publishing The Post-structuralist Vulva Coloring Book
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£17.33
Feral House,U.S. Lemmy Kilmister Of Motorhead: Color the Ace of
Book SynopsisA fan-based collaboration of original memorial tribute art to rock and roll legend Lemmy Kilmister of the band Motorhead.
£18.23
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Bead Jewelry 101: Master Basic Skills and
Book SynopsisBead Jewelry 101 is an all-in-one essential resource for making beaded jewelry. This complete entry-level course includes 30 step-by-step projects that demonstrate fundamental methods for stringing, wire work, and more. Begin your jewelry journey with the basics, including a photographic glossary of jewelry materials and tools. Then, learn fundamental techniques such as making wire loops, adding a clasp, and opening and closing a jump ring. A wide variety of projects offer even more techniques. Make basic drop earrings, a beaded cluster bracelet, a woven bracelet with pearls, elegant draped chain earrings, a beaded memory wire bracelet, and much more. Build your skills with each piece you make, and try the project variations—or design your own creations. Clear step-by-step instructions and photos make the process easy and fun. In Bead Jewelry 101 you’ll also discover: A world of beautiful beads, including metal, pearl, plastic, polymer clay, stone, shell, and wood. Approachable techniques for beading, wire work, and stringing that will boost your jewelry-making skills. A wide variety of jewelry styles: sophisticated, playful, chic, bohemian, and modern. Troubleshooting tips and quick references Beginners will find the accompanying online videos that capture the techniques in action an invaluable resource. In no time, you’ll be making jewelry you’ll be proud to wear. Written specifically for beginners, the books in the 101 series are complete illustrated guides to the basics of a craft that use projects presented with full-color, step-by-step instructions and photos to teach essential techniques. Table of ContentsCONTENTS How to Use This Book 4 The Basics 6 How to Begin 8 Photographic Glossary 12 Construction Techniques 32 The Projects 40 HEADPINS 42 Basic Drop Earrings 42 Multi-drop Necklace 48 Beaded Cluster Bracelet 54 EYE PINS 60 Segmented Anklet 60 Double Triangle Earrings 66 Textured Segmented Necklace 72 JUMP RINGS 80 Interlocking Jump Ring Earrings 80 Jump Ring and Bead Necklace 86 Jump Ring Lace Bracelet 92 BEADING CABLE 98 Teardrop Leaf Earrings 98 Long Beaded Necklace 104 Woven Bracelet with Pearls 110 WIRE 116 Chandelier Earrings 116 Wrapped Shell Pendant 122 Wired Bangle 126 CHAIN 130 Tassel Pendant 130 Draped Chain Earrings 134 Chain Mesh Bracelet 140 MEMORY WIRE 146 Triple-looped Earrings 146 Heart Choker 150 Memory Wire Bracelet 154 FILIGREE 158 Layered Filigree Post Earrings 158 Filigree and Bead Bracelet 162 Embellished Filigree Brooch 166 OTHER STRINGING MATERIALS 172 Basic Knotted Bracelet 172 Elastic Bracelet 178 Illusion Necklace 182 RECYCLE, REUSE, AND REPURPOSE 186 Recycled Bead Drop Earrings 186 Reuse Bracelet 190 Repurposed Necklace 194 Resources 198 Index 199
£13.49
Chronicle Books CarryAlong Kitten Sketch Kit
Book Synopsis Get creative on the go with the Carry-Along Kitten Sketch Kit from Petit Collage!Use the included coloring pencils to fill the sketchbook with anything that comes to mind: Will you create your own animal kingdom of fantastical creatures? Draw an incredible party for a special occasion? Or sketch how you see the world around you? Let your imagination run wild, and then decorate your drawings with over 70 purrfect stickers! Perfect for ages 3+, this sketch kit will encourage hours of creative fun. The 100-page sketchbook, four double-ended coloring pencils, and three sticker sheets come packed inside a friendly carry-along kitten, making this the ideal activity set for taking to restaurants, waiting rooms, and on long journeys. Made using FSC paper and printed with vegetable inks. Plastic-free with no lamination.
£11.40
Chronicle Books Mini Craft Kit Pocket Pet Corgi
Book SynopsisMake your very own puppy pal with the Pocket Pet Corgi Mini Craft Kit from Petit Collage!This creature craft kit comes with everything you need to sew your very own cute corgi plush toy and adorable accessories. It’s a fun and easy project a child can complete independently, or you can share the experience together! Inside, you’ll find seven pre-shaped felt pieces, stuffing, embroidery thread in three colors, a child-safe needle, self-adhesive felt stickers, and simple-to-follow instructions. The completed corgi measures 4.6 x 4.3 in / 110 x 116 mm—perfect for popping in your pocket or travel bag to take with you on trips! The portable tin is sized for you to craft on the go, and it doubles as a carry case for your corgi to nestle in with their pillow and bone accessories. Suitable for ages 6+, this Mini Craft Kit improves fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities, and receptive-language skills. Plus, creating and caring for this crafted pet develops emotional awareness and encourages independent play. Packaged in a reusable and recyclable tin.KIDS’ CRAFT KIT – Craft on the go with this Pocket Pet Corgi Mini Craft Kit from Petit Collage! With everything you need to create your corgi, it’s a fun, easy project that a child can complete independently, or you can share the experience together. WHAT’S INSIDE? – 7 pre-cut felt pieces, stuffing, embroidery thread, child-safe needle, felt stickers, and simple instructions. The finished corgi measures 4.6 x 4.3 in / 110 x 116 mm, and the tin can be a carry case for your corgi, pillow, and bone. PLAY & DEVELOPMENT – For ages 6+, this Mini Craft Kit improves fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities, and receptive-language skills. Creating and caring for this crafted pet also develops emotional awareness and encourages independent play. GREAT GIFT IDEA – This Pocket Pet Corgi makes a great gift for any occasion! Inside is all your friend or family member needs to get creature crafting. Plus, the stylish, brightly colored tin is already the perfect package with no gift wrapping required. PETIT COLLAGE – Combining great design with environmentally conscious manufacturing to create toys, puzzles, and games that encourage learning through play. From on-the-go fun to nursery show pieces, our products are playful, creative, and educational.
£10.80
Chronicle Books Mini Craft Kit Pocket Pet Kitten
Book SynopsisMake your very own feline friend with the Pocket Pet Kitten Mini Craft Kit from Petit Collage!This creature craft kit comes with everything you need to sew your very own cute cat plush toy and adorable accessories. It’s a fun and easy project a child can complete independently, or you can share the experience together! Inside, you’ll find seven pre-shaped felt pieces, stuffing, embroidery thread in three colors, a child-safe needle, self-adhesive felt stickers, and simple-to-follow instructions. The completed kitten measures 4.2 x 4.3 in / 110 x 107 mm—perfect for popping in your pocket or travel bag to take with you on trips! The portable tin is sized for you to craft on the go, and it doubles as a carry case for your kitten to nestle in with their pillow and fish treat accessories. Suitable for ages 6+, this Mini Craft Set improves fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities, and receptive-language skills. Plus, creating and caring for this crafted pet develops emotional awareness and encourages independent play. Packaged in a reusable and recyclable tin.KIDS’ CRAFT KIT – Craft on the go with this Pocket Pet Kitten Mini Craft Kit from Petit Collage! With everything you need to create your kitten, it’s a fun, easy project a child can complete independently, or you can share the experience together. WHAT’S INSIDE? – 7 pre-cut felt pieces, stuffing, embroidery thread, child-safe needle, felt stickers, and simple instructions. The finished kitten measures 4.2 x 4.3 in / 110 x 107 mm, and the tin can be a carry case for your cat, pillow, and treat. PLAY & DEVELOPMENT – For ages 6+, this Mini Craft Kit improves fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities, and receptive-language skills. Creating and caring for this crafted pet also develops emotional awareness and encourages independent play. GREAT GIFT IDEA – This Pocket Pet Kitten makes a great gift for any occasion! Inside is all your friend or family member needs to get creature crafting. Plus, the stylish, brightly colored tin is already the perfect package with no gift wrapping required. PETIT COLLAGE – Combining great design with environmentally conscious manufacturing to create toys, puzzles, and games that encourage learning through play. From on-the-go fun to nursery show pieces, our products are playful, creative, and educational.
£10.80
Thames & Hudson Ltd The Roaring Twenties Colouring Book
Book SynopsisColor up the free-wheeling spirit of the roaring twenties, with sensationally Parisian fashions, décor and design.
£15.29
Smith Street Books Cutout Curiosities Botanica
Book SynopsisMore than 1,000 charming, vintage illustrations to snip and stick. Cut-out Curiosities is a deluxe compendium of more than 1,000 antique peculiarities and ephemera, perfect for scrapbooking, junk journaling, collaging, gift wrapping, or merely personalizing any page. With 100 pages of whimsical illustrations from vintage botany and sea creatures to beautiful pottery and cute cats this book has more than 1,000 illustrations ready to be cut and collaged.
£18.56
Pie International Co., Ltd. 100 Writing and Crafting Papers of Mushrooms
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£22.50
Idea & Design Works The Beauty of Horror: Tarot Coloring Book:
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£17.99
GMC Publications Box Making
Book SynopsisAimed at keen woodworkers of all levels, this book features 25 designs to suit all tastes - from traditional hinged jewellery-box designs to boxes with more elaborate and sophisticated opening mechanisms such as a quatrefoil box. Woodworkers will be spoilt for choice. Many of the projects include helpful hints and tips to ensure a perfect result and all projects include step-by-step instructions, along with either clear diagrams or easy-to-follow step-by-step photography. Plans are also provided where necessary.
£12.74
GMC Publications Outdoor Woodworking Games: 20 Fun Projects to
Book SynopsisThe reader of this exciting new title will have as much fun making the projects as they will playing the games! All of the 20 projects are designed to be made with the beginner woodworker in mind and using only basic woodworking tools and equipment, so they really are accessible to all. The comprehensive, step-by-step instructions are based on standard sizes of wood so that pieces simply need to be cut to length with some basic shaping. All accessories required will be readily available making each project as straightforward as possible to create. Alongside step-by-step photos each project will also include drawings where necessary. Each project will also include instructions on how to play the game along with the all-important rules! Projects include: Skittles, Giant Jenga, Giant Chess, Croquet, Lawn Darts, Giant Dominoes, Quoits.
£12.74
GMC Publications Joints
Book SynopsisJoints: A Woodworker's Guide takes one of the most important and challenging aspects of woodworking and demystifies the all-important subject of choosing, designing and cutting woodworking joints. Strong, appropriate and well-fitting joints are one of the hallmarks of the skilled woodworker. Making them properly and accurately calls for good planning and marking out as well as a good degree of care in the cutting, fitting and final assembly. It is essential to approach making joints methodically, this book provides all the necessary information to ensure success. Aimed at both those new to woodworking as well as the experienced woodworker, Joints: A Woodworker's Guide is broken down into three main sections: planning and preparation, basic techniques of joint making and individual joints in detail. Areas covered include: Planning the work and preparing the wood; Measuring and marking; Cutting and fitting, Glues and assembly. AUTHOR: Ralph Laughton trained as an engineer, but did not follow that path. Instead, on leaving full-time education he embarked on a career as an editor for a specialist publisher. This led him into the world of graphic design, where he found it possible to indulge a creative passion for well over twenty years. It was at this point that he decided to take an opportunity to realize a life-long dream. He is now a full-time woodworker designing and building funiture, repairing old joinery and writing about the techniques that he has spent nearly forty years acquiring. SELLING POINTS: . A methodical approach to this crucial woodworking skill . Includes sections on all stages from planning to assembly . Covers a selection of essential joints . With clear, step-by-step instructions and photography throughout . Suitable for both new and experienced woodworkers
£14.44
Quail Publishing Essential Outerwear: Ten hand knit designs in
Book SynopsisComplete your essential outerwear wardrobe this season with on-trend knitted pieces, ideal for throwing over your shoulders before stepping out into the cold. From oversized coats and ponchos to neat waist-length jackets, this collection of cosy outerwear provides the perfect top layer to complete your look. The subtle, autumnal hues of popular Rowan Yarns combine to create beautiful tonal outfits imbued with style and sophistication, while simple shapes and captivating textures will delight every knitter.
£11.69
Soho Publishing Desert Wonderland: A Serene Coloring Retreat
Book SynopsisIn her follow-up to the wildly beautiful Botanical Wonderland, Rachel Reinert gives fans a magnificent new world to color: the desert. Coloring enthusiasts will rejoice at illustrator Rachel Reinert’s gorgeous collection, inspired by the unique beauty of desert plants and landscapes. As an avid traveler, Rachel has spent much time in desert environments across the globe, and skillfully transforms their stunning rock formations and flora into truly inspired artwork. Her inviting images fully capture the desert’s vastness and serenity, and colorists will experience that sense of calm as they complete the drawings. As with Botanical Wonderland, each illustration is printed single-sided on high-quality perforated stock. The book includes pictures of Rachel’s colored art, along with photos from her travels and one full-color image for inspiration or framing.
£15.11
Gibbs M. Smith Inc Magical Dawn Coloring Book
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£16.31
Gibbs M. Smith Inc Tales from the City Among the Stars
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£15.60
Tuttle Publishing Cute Needle Felted Animal Friends: Adorable Cats,
Book Synopsis"Susa's approach to needle felting will give beginners the know-how to get started, but experienced felters will also appreciate her whimsical designs." —Library JournalCute Needle Felted Animal Friends shows you how to create lifelike felted figures that remind you of the pets you love—using a little wool roving, a felting needle, and a few basic tools and techniques. Even more than this, it shows you how to capture their adorable expressions when they're playing hard, napping, or just happy to see you. A sweetly cocked head, perky ears, and a tail that makes you think it's actually wagging—the charm of these miniature figures is all in the details! Easy step-by-step instructions and photos show you how to make the basic shapes and components, then how to add details like long or curly hair, spines, and stripes, as well as little faces that are utterly irresistible. With a bit of practice, you'll be able to portray the unique poses and expressions of beloved pets from your own life. And just like your pets, this needle felting book is so friendly that even novice felters will have no trouble making these miniature animal figures, including: A perky Yorkshire Terrier An elegant Russian Blue Cat A playful Tabby A sleepy Mottled Cat A Holland Lop Rabbit A curly Toy Poodle A fluffy Pomeranian A dapper French Bulldog Matching mom-and-pup Chihuahuas A sweet Pygmy Hedgehog And many more! Trade Review"Simply stated, Cute Needle Felted Animal Friends is unabashedly and enthusiastically recommended for personal and community library Contemporary Needlecrafting instructional reference collections." --Midwest Book Review"The book's written instructions are concise and complete. Laid out with the crafter in mind, the book measures 10" x 7.5", so both illustrations and numbered instructions are easy to see. It is printed on high quality paper and is an appealing and durable crafting book. Cute Needle Felted Animal Friends is visually inviting inside and out, full of fun projects created by an expert whose easy-to-follow instructions build confidence at every step." --Foreword
£11.69
Design Originals Totally Awesome Paracord Crafts: Quick & Simple
Book SynopsisTotally Awesome Paracord Crafts teaches you how to make your own amazing Paracord gear in an array of fashionable colours for school, sports or just for fun. Learn to weave classic survival bracelets, lanyards, necklaces, headbands and more.As well as taking you step-by-step through all the knots and wraps you need to know, the book provides practical advice on equipment and materials, and reveals the right way to melt and fuse the cut ends of your cord.Discover wild and wacky new ideas for dragonflies, Lego(R) figures, headphones wraps and a monkey's first keychain, and find out how to give your trainers a makeover with colourful cord patterns.You'll be amazed by the variety of ways you can embellish sports equipment, fashion accessories, electronics and more!
£7.59
Design Originals Teacup Kittens Coloring Book
Book SynopsisHave a cup of cuteness! There''s nothing as sweet as a cute little kitty gazing out at you with her big brown eyes. That look gets you every time! Now you can color a darling kitty whenever you want, perched in her own pretty teacup. Acclaimed illustrator Kayomi Harai presents dozens of delightful teacup kitties, ready to color with markers, colored pencils, watercolors, or gel pens. From their expressive eyes, to their precious outfits, to their dainty ceramic vessels, every charming detail is sure to put a twinkle in your eye. Kayomi provides tips on basic art techniques, from patterning and combinations to shading and color theory. Handy coloring guides offer suggested color palettes and fully colored examples. Printed on one side only of archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year paper, each perforated page detaches easily for gifting or display. If you love cats and you love coloring, this book is the purr-fect addition to your collection.
£6.99
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed Color Me Jane
Book SynopsisColor in Elizabeth and Darcy, Anne and Captain Wentworth, Emma and Mr. Knightly, and all your favorite scenes and moments from the world of Jane Austen''s classic novels. • Artist Jacqui Oakley provides page after page of iconic scenes, delicious hand-drawn Austen quotes, and sumptuous Regency-inspired fashions to color.• The perfect gift for any artistically-inclined Austen fanatic!• Comes with eight pull-out posters to color in and display.
£15.95
Dover Publications Inc. A Walk in the Woods Coloring Book
Book SynopsisAccomplished illustrator and nature writer takes you on a beautiful tour of the four seasons, pointing out with great artistic and verbal skills the many mysteries of nature from sightings of spring flowers to amazing life beneath pond ice. An entertaining and informative book for colourists of all ages. Captions.
£5.62
Batsford Ltd Contemporary Appliqué: Cutting edge design and
Book SynopsisAppliqué is a classic embroidery technique that has recently been experiencing a revival. Appearing in the most cutting-edge contemporary textile work, it can be interpreted in many different ways – layering, patching, applying, overlaying – and offers endless creative possibilities. Each technical variation of appliqué has traditionally had its own set boundaries, but nowadays all the rules are being broken and the technique has become relevant, up-to-date and suitable for all varieties of textile art. This impressive book takes a fresh look at the world of appliqué and surface embellishment, showing you how to develop distinctive and individual designs, create exciting compositions and use unusual combinations of materials. It covers the traditional variations, including bonded appliqué, broderie perse, cut-away appliqué and Mola work, and explains how the standard techniques can be developed to give exciting results in your own textile work, in both hand and machine embroidery. Accompanying the techniques is a wealth of examples of contemporary appliqué to inspire you. The authors are renowned for their thoughtful, creative but practical approach to teaching textiles, making this book suitable for beginners and established textile artists alike.
£14.99
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Art Nouveau Fashions Coloring Book
Book SynopsisStylish colouring book presents 31 full-page illustrations of women and girls in the broad-shouldered, narrow-waisted fashions in vogue from the 1890s to the early 1900s. Perforated pages, printed on one side only.
£7.14
St. Martin's Publishing Group Mythogoria Fairy Nightmares
Book SynopsisWelcome to a nightmarish land where evil gets its wings Follow your childlike sense of wonder to a place where magic turns malevolent. Mythogoria: Fairy Nightmares unveils a twisted collection of hellish sprites conjuring chaos, menacing fairy queens ruling in blood, and nasty ogres picking off their pixie prey. Dare to color more than 45 hand-drawn scenes that reveal fantastical nightmares under the cursed moonlight. Immerse yourself in the fairy forest's deepest night terrors with Mythogoria: Fairy Nightmares. * Experience the spectacular thrill of a fairyland cloaked in darkness* Transform this world of cursed demon fae with vibrant pens, glitter, or watercolors* Let toxic vines and deadly arachnids prickle your senses and stir your artistic vision
£15.20
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Knitting Stashbusters: 25 Great Ways to Use Up
Book SynopsisFor knitters who want to know how to make use of their stash and avoid waste, this collection of patterns has the answer. Every knitter knows that sometimes you have yarn left over after finishing a make – maybe a whole ball, often slightly less than a ball, but either way too much to just throw it away and not enough to return it to the seller. Then there's the yarn you buy without a particular make in mind, just because it's a beautiful colour, or you love the feel of it, or it was in a flash sale. But what can you do with all these lovely bits and pieces? Knitting Stashbusters has the answer: 25 lovely projects specially chosen to use up your yarn. Some can be made with one ball, others use up smaller amounts of several different shades, but all of them are chosen to save you from wasting what you already have in store. You can make a cute garland of hearts to brighten up a room, or knit a penguin toy for a new baby. Perhaps you'd like to make all sorts of cosies, or knit storage pots and a pencil case. Or you could choose to make a cute cottage doorstop using colours that match your own house. And once you've reduced the size of your stash, what better excuse could you have to go out and buy more yarn!Trade Review'Top pick... there are so many wonderful projects for you to enjoy' – Let's Knit
£8.99
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Simple Hand Sewing: 35 Slow Stitching and Mindful
Book SynopsisFeel the benefits of sewing by hand for your wellbeing and for the planet with these mindful and sustainable makes. Hand sewing is a great way to practise mindfulness through craft. Laura Strutt has designed these 35 projects specially to develop your hand-sewing skills, but also to help you slow down, enjoy the moment, and appreciate the rewards of your work. Using a number of different techniques including visible mending, sashiko, embroidery, thread doodling, boro and abstract embroidery, Laura shows you how to incorporate these methods into making something useful, creative and sustainable. For the home, you can make a boro bowl from scraps of fabric, or adorn a simple cushion cover with an embroidered mandala. From your wardrobe, revive a beanie hat by adding some floral embroidery to the rim, or use sashiko stitching on fabric-covered buttons for a new look. Decorate your home with a floating embroidery design in a hoop, or a simple banner using colourful couching stitches over twisted rope. Think of the planet as you upcycle a blouse with detail stitching and new sleeve trim, or make elbow patches to cover the holes in your favourite sweater. Whichever project you choose, take time to enjoy the process and simply sew.
£12.74
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Map Art Lab: 52 Exciting Art Explorations in
Book SynopsisA refreshing source of ideas to help you explore all aspects of maps, this book encourages you to travel through the exciting world of cartography. It features 52 fun and creative map-related activities set into weekly artistic exercises. Travel through the exciting world of cartography with Map Lab. This fun and creative book features 52 map-related activities set into weekly exercises, beginning with legends and lines, moving through types and styles, and then creating personalized maps that allow you to journey to new worlds. Authors Jill K. Berry and Linden McNeilly guide readers through useful concepts while exploring colorful, eye-catching graphics. The labs can be used as singular projects or to build up to a year of hands-on creative experiences. Map Lab is the perfect book for map lovers, creative/DIY-inspired, designers. Artists of all ages and experience levels can use this book to explore enjoyable and engaging exercises. Everyone loves maps. And what's not to love? They are beautiful and fascinating, they teach you things, they show you where you are, places you long to go, and places you dare to imagine.
£17.09
The Crowood Press Ltd Dividing: Tools and Techniques
Book SynopsisA new practical guide to dividing (indexing) in the workshop. Whether new to the process or looking to enhance your skills, this book will introduce you to a range of dividing methods and explains how to achieve the best results both with and without specialist dividing tools. With step-by-step instructions and photography throughout, this new book explains dividing with the 'coordinate method' and using the lathe; dividing with gears and dividing plates; using the dividing head, the rotary table and the spin indexer; electronic dividing methods and finally a range of case studies to show application of practical techniques.
£14.24
Dover Publications Inc. Noble M Color Your Own Monet Paintings
Book SynopsisThe art of Claude Monet reveals a delicately coloured world of harbors and beaches, roads and gardens. With this book, serious colourists can create their own versions of this famous Impressionist's lovely landscapes, seascapes, and graceful figures. 30 works.
£999.99
David & Charles Vintage Caravan Style
Book SynopsisFrom shabby chic to rock ''n'' roll heaven, restful craft room retreats to road-tripping travelling vans; from on-site artist studios and relaxing, reflective retreats, to travelling markets stalls and family summer holiday abodes; and from chandelier-clad glamping venues to the pride and joy of long-term nomadic lifestylers there''s a dream vintage caravan for everyone.Vintage Caravan Style takes the reader on a visual voyage through the world of vintage and retro caravans, exploring both the exterior and interior design of these classic icons. The book reveals the huge resurgence of interest in modern-vintage caravans whether used for touring or as creative backyard spaces and reveals how you can buy, restore and style a little capsule of retro heaven.Over 350 beautiful and inspirational photos sit alongside practical tips on restoring, upcycling, decorating and styling the small spaces of your dreams whether you own a caravan, beach hut, shepherd''s hut orTrade Review"This is the best gift book ever!" – Lisa Snowdon, Channel 4, Saturday Kitchen with Waitrose, Best Christmas Books of 2014 “160 pages full of inspiring ideas, useful tips and information, and gorgeous photos!” – Cottage Blog “Along with the great information, the photos are incredible and will have your 50s-and-60s-loving-heart soaring.” – Owl Really “These images are to die for! There are so many themes to choose from, I would need at least 5 or 6 caravans to decorate to my heart’s content.” – Constantly Alice “If you’ve ever thought about buying your own caravan or trailer, then this is the book for you. Lisa has you covered from buying and restoring, to decorating and styling the small spaces of your dreams. Each chapter is filled with tips and ideas and TONS of pictures to inspire you.” – Simply Fresh VintageTable of ContentsChapter 1: The joy of vintage caravansChapter 2: Finding your dream caravan Chapter 3: Choosing a theme Chapter 4: Choosing a colour scheme Chapter 5: Decorating your caravan Chapter 6: Taking a road trip Chapter 7: The on-site caravan Chapter 8: The caravan community About the author Index
£14.39
GMC Publications Eco Craft Book
Book SynopsisCrafting is so much fun but did you know that it can sometimes create excess waste that is not good for our planet? For this imaginative collection of projects, most of what you need is already in your recycling box, but for other supplies there is a handy guide on what gets a planet-friendly thumbs up and what to avoid. Throughout the book, you'll find facts, tips and handy hints on how to be a crafty eco-warrior. There are also special information sections dotted throughout covering tips and ideas for climate activism and an overview of the main climate issues we face. Projects include: bear plant pots, shirt scrunchies, beeswax lunch bags, DIY paint and egg carton crown. AUTHORS: Laura Minter and Tia Williams are two creative mums based in Sussex, UK. They started Little Button Diaries, their award-winning crafting and baking blog in 2013 to show that having children doesn't mean you have to stop doing the things you love. Laura and Tia also write craft tutorials for craft superstore Hobbycraft and they have written many books for GMC Publications, including The Superhero Craft Book, The Dinosaur Craft Book, The Mermaid Craft Book, The Horrible Craft Book and The Big Book of Dressing Up. 400 photographs
£11.69
Hinkler Books Craft Maker Candle Making Kit
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£10.99
Tuttle Publishing Origami Paper 100 Sheets Cherry Blossoms 6 15 cm
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£8.12
Cedar Lane Press More Christmas Ornaments to Crochet: 36 New
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£17.09
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Supercraft Christmas Craft your way through more
Book SynopsisCraft your way through more than 40 eco-friendly festive projects, including charming gifts, stunning decorations, and quirky gift wrap ideas, and bring the magic of the German Christmas markets into your home.No more braving the crowds for tatty tinsel - spend time with friends and family and turn cold nights cosy with homemade bath salts, floating tea lights, and gingerbread hearts. Follow clear, step-by-step instructions to create fresh flower garlands, bake edible gift tags, and paint authentic tree ornaments. Featuring a chapter devoted to last-minute ideas, your treats and trinkets can be as speedy as they are special. Full size templates and stunning photography combine to make your homemade projects simple. Brimming with inspiration so you can create your own magical, homemade holiday - you''ll soon have the festive season all wrapped up with Supercraft Christmas.
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers SelfLove Girl Therapy Colouring Book for All Ages
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£9.49
