Handicrafts, decorative arts and crafts Books
Callisto Coloring with Coco Sisterhood in Solidarity
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£14.39
Hardie Grant Books (UK) Modern Quilting: A Contemporary Guide to Quilting
Book SynopsisIn Modern Quilting discover the versatility, comfort and style that a beautifully designed quilt can bring to your home.Long seen as a traditional craft-form, contemporary textiles designer, Julius Arthur, guides you through the basic construction, patchwork and appliqué techniques of quilt-making, before showcasing 20 stylish hand-stitched projects perfectly suited for modern living.From a large-scale heirloom quilt, to a fashionable cross-body pouch, each project is minimal in design but with thoughful details, making it ideal for first-time crafters. Complete with stunning lifestyle photography and clear instructions throughout, Modern Quilting will make you fall in love with this age-old craft and give you a new-found appreciation for textiles.Trade ReviewA true celebration of the age-old pastime. * Elle Decoration *A beautiful book with soul, which chimes with our times. * Embroidery magazine *
£18.04
ACC Art Books Jackson’s Hallmarks, Pocket Edition: English
Book SynopsisSince first published in 1991 Pocket Jackson's, as it is most often called, has enjoyed enormous success and is constantly rated as a bestseller in the Arts & Antiques category. During the last twenty-three years important developments have taken place in the Hallmarking system. Most notably the introduction within Europe of a universally accepted system of marking has lead not only to the addition of new marks, but also to a change of status of several historic marks. This edition brings up to the present day all the date letters and commemorative marks. It also includes the recently introduced marks for Palladium and a section illustrating the Assay Office identification marks of those countries that are signatories to the International Convention marking system. In addition and of importance are the changes made in the early cycles of Dublin date letters which result from recent research by silver scholars in Ireland.
£7.59
Andrews McMeel Publishing Floriography Coloring Book
Book SynopsisFrom dahlia to foxglove, hellebore to hyacinth, capture a whole garden of Victorian blooms in vivid color!Based on artist Jessica Roux’s bestselling guide to the nineteenth-century 'language of flowers,' this beautifully designed coloring book collects 55 of her botanical illustrations alongside easy-to-follow line art. Render dozens of flowers and herbs in Roux's iconic style while learning about the meaning behind each one.
£11.59
Ebury Publishing Lost Ocean
Book SynopsisJohanna Basford is an illustrator and ink evangelist who prefers pens and pencils to pixels. Her intricate, hand-drawn illustrations are loved the world over by those who have coloured in (sometimes more than once) her bestselling books Small Victories, Rooms of Wonder, 30 Days of Creativity, Worlds of Wonder, How to Draw Inky Wonderlands, World of Flowers, Ivy and the Inky Butterfly, Johanna's Christmas, Magical Jungle, Lost Ocean, Enchanted Forest, and Secret Garden. An incredible 25 million copies sold. Johanna is a graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design in Dundee, Scotland. She likes sugar mice, floral teacups, peonies, and bumblebees.Visit her online at johannabasford.com or follow @johannabasford.
£14.24
BAY LANGUAGE BOOKS LTD Coloriages Mysteres Disney Les Grands Classiques
Book SynopsisTinkerbell or Rapunzel? Wreck-It Ralph or Zootopia? Frozen or Alice inWonderland? Discover again in this third volume of the Great Disney Classicsthe characters from Disney masterpieces! Thanks to colour codes, untangle theinterlacing lines, apply each shade in the corresponding area and reveal thescene represented. Relax, rediscover your inner child as well as the pleasureof creating.
£22.95
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Des Pawsons Knot Craft and Rope Mats
Book SynopsisThis wonderful collection of Des Pawson's personal ropecraft recipes combines an expanded and now full-colour collection of projects from Des's popular Des Pawson's Knot Craft, together with 20 new and brilliant mat designs.Readers can learn how to make 60 different ropework projects, including mats, bellropes, key fobs, fenders and doorstops. Along with fascinating titbits of nautical history as background to many projects and guidance as to how they can be the starting point for many other items, Des gives step-by-step instructions on how to put these knots together to form the finished article, and advice on the size and lengths of the materials required - just as you would find in a recipe book. Full-colour illustrations, clear and practical tips on technique, and photos of the finished products mean that this book is ideal for all abilities. With this book to hand, readers will have the confidence to start making desirable objects with knots because, as Des says, this is thTrade ReviewIn addition to the helpful how-to guidance that's appropriate for all skill levels, we really liked that the ropework recipes are also peppered with tidbits of nautical history. * Practical Sailor (US) *When it comes to personal ropecraft, Des Pawson is the master. * Yachting Times *The book is an entertainment in itself, with fascinating titbits of nautical history interspersed between pages of factual guidance for 60 different ropework projects, including mats, bellropes, key fobs, fenders and doorstops. * Craft & Design *A beautiful book, richly illustrated and inspirational. * Classic Sailor *
£17.99
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Dark Art Nightmare
Book SynopsisCome face to face with your very worst nightmares with 46 chilling illustrations, if you dare ...The fourth instalment in the popular Dark Art series, Dark Art Nightmare delves deep into the horrors that haunt us after the lights go out. Bursting with 46 intricate black-and-white line illustrations of killer clowns, corpse-eating vultures, monster snakes, possessed demons and other terrifying creations, this book is a nightmarish collection that makes inner fears a reality. Bring each absorbing illustration to life with startling colour.Illustrator François Gautier is the creator of Dark Art, Dimensions and Gothica. With a significant fanbase and thousands of Instagram followers, he is known for his fantastical and highly detailed line illustrations.Also by François Gautier:Dark Art 9781912785483 Gothica 9781912785773Dimensions 9781912785711Dark Art Supernatural 97
£10.44
Workman Publishing A Bird Lovers Sticker Book
Book SynopsisA collection of 675+ beautifully illustrated stickers for every bird enthusiast. Woodland birds and desert birds. Birds that flock along the shore and birds that flit among meadows and ponds. Plus unique feathers, colorful eggs, intricate nests, owls, cardinals, and more. An immersive celebration of birds, this collection contains more than 675 charming stickers, each lovingly hand-painted within breathtaking landscapes and each perfect for decorating a nature journal, a birder's diary, or the pages of a favorite birding guide.
£14.03
St. Martin's Publishing Group Storygraphic The Night Before Christmas
£999.99
Fox Chapel Publishing Unofficial Insiders Guide Taylor Swift Travis Kelce Superstar Activity Book
Book SynopsisThe Unofficial Insider's Guide Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Superstar Activity Book is the ultimate celebration of music, sports, and popculture's favorite power couple. Packed with 96 pages of fan trivia, funfacts, quizzes, puzzles, and Taylor Swift's favorite recipes, this collectiblezine is perfect for Swifties and Chiefs Kingdom alike. Dive in and test yourknowledge while enjoying a playful tribute to Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, andtheir unforgettable love story.
£10.44
Colour Your Streets York Colouring Book A4
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£10.39
Colour Your Streets Durham Colouring Book A4
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£9.49
Workman Publishing Paint by Sticker Travel
Book SynopsisSee the World! Peel the sticker, Place the sticker, And watch your painting come to life. Welcome to the golden age of travel. A transporting activity for crafters and adventurers alike, PAINT BY STICKER:TRAVEL includes everything you need to create 12 vintage, poster-style paintings that evoke the romance of faraway places. And note—the card-stick pages are perforated, so the finished picture can easily be removed for framing.
£14.81
Ebury Publishing 101 Things To Do In A Shed
Book SynopsisThis funny and charming book opens the door to the many possibilities of the garden shed - just about the last male bastion left in the modern household. It is packed with 101 tasks, tools, simple projects, science experiments and ideas of all sorts for having hours of uninterrupted fun. Whether you want to rediscover the lost art of ''make do and mend'', create some useful knick-knacks, explore model-making opportunities from little yachts made from matchsticks, wooden toy tractors or exquisite toothbrush stands, dabble with some simple experiments with optical illusions, static electricity, vibrating glasses or just enjoy a spot of peace and quiet with the radio and a glass of beer, this book is a treasure trove of great ideas. Beautifully illustrated with good old fashioned line drawings and brimming with bright ideas to keep men entertained for hours, it is set to become a cult classic. Welcome to the sanctuary of the shed!Trade Review...little gem of a book written in a quirky enough style to keep you entertained and filled with enough projects and ideas to keep you going for ages * Practical Woodworking *
£15.29
Octopus Publishing Group Cats Colouring for Mindfulness
Book SynopsisChoose your colours, unleash your creativity and lose yourself in a wonderful, feline-filled coloured universe. As you focus on colouring in and forget the stresses of everyday life, you''ll find calm returning.
£13.56
Chronicle Books Ocean Coloring Book Stickers
Book Synopsis Get your coloring pencils ready to create something special with the Ocean Coloring Book and Stickers from Petit Collage.Color in the underwater scenes featuring seals, seahorses, turtles, otters, and many more sweet swimming creatures! When you’re done, decorate them with over 100 sea-themed stickers. Perfect for ages 4+, this coloring book will encourage hours of creative fun. Made using FSC paper and printed with vegetable inks, this is a plastic-free product.
£6.24
Colour Your Streets Cambridge Colouring Book A4
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£9.49
Fox Chapel Publishing DIY Resin Crafting Projects
Book SynopsisKeep and craft memories made by nature, whether it's a four-leaf clover, a bird's feather, beautiful blooms from a wedding bouquet, or something your child found for you! This complete guide includes 20 fun and beginner-friendly projects that are perfect for anyone who is looking to make gorgeous resin jewelry, crafts, and keepsakes from memorable moments, places, events, walks, and hikes. From butterfly earrings and a flower phone case to wood coasters, a feather pendant, and more, learn everything you need to know to successfully work with and pour resin, and how to preserve flowers, bugs, feathers, shells, and other natural treasures. With step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, helpful tips throughout, and so much more,DIY Resin Crafting Projectsis a unique and engaging source of inspiration to introduce you to the exciting world of epoxy resin art!
£8.54
Gibbs M. Smith Inc Twilight Garden Coloring Book
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£16.31
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed Outlander Knitting
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£17.85
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd The Adult Activity Book: Colouring and Creative
Book SynopsisThe perfect book for any adult who loves to challenge their brain but also craves a creative outlet that allows them to use the artistic and inventive side too.Featuring over 120 fantastic puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dots, crosswords, spot the difference, hanjie, sudoku and more, as well as colouring pages, The Adult Activity Book truly lives up to its name and presents a variety of puzzles and activities that will help boost your brain power. Apart from enhancing the brain, you will find that taking time for yourself and concentrating on an activity has real therapeutic benefits too, as it allows you to recharge your batteries and better cope with the stresses we all face every day.All the activities increase in difficulty as you work through the book, and all you need are pens and pencils to get stuck in – so challenge your brain to ever-harder puzzles or kick back and relax with bit of creative colouring.
£9.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Knitting Book
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£22.95
Rizzoli International Publications French Blooms
Book SynopsisThis first book by Sandra Sigman, award-winning floral designer and owner of Les Fleurs, presents arranging flowers in the French style—bouquets that are chic and romantic.As Sandra Sigman learned while living in Paris in her twenties, the French consider each floral arrangement a unique work of art filled with passion, movement, texture, and surprise. In French Blooms, Sigman shares the distinct design principles she learned from her favorite Parisian florist, and offers tutorials, with images and instructions for creating French-inspired arrangements for different areas of the home. Projects include a mantle display in Ironstone gravy boats, compote-style dining room arrangements, powder room posies, and beribboned hand-tied bouquets. With chapters on choosing the right containers—from vintage stoneware crocks to baskets and white ceramic footed vases—and flower care and tools, along with lush photographs, many taken in Paris, Normandy, and ProTrade Review"Floral designer and owner of Les Fleurs Sandra Sigman shares her love affair with flowers in her first book titled French Blooms (Rizzoli, $40). Within the pages, Sigman showcases artistic arrangements in the French style and guides readers on container choices, flower care and utilizing the correct tools." —ATLANTA HOMES AND LIFESTYLES
£23.96
Fox Chapel Publishing Getting There Activity Book for Kids
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£7.59
Thunder Bay Press Cozy Springtime GlowInTheDark Coloring
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£12.75
GMC Publications Kawaii Colouring Calming Wonders
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£6.99
Search Press Ltd Flower Power
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£11.69
Colour Your Streets Surrey Colouring Book A4
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£9.49
Hachette Cosy Colo Spooky Autumn
Book SynopsisCosy colos, a creative colouring book for a soothing break. Little ghosts and animals in costumes await you in these illustrations that are as scary as they are adorable. Choose your most beautiful autumn colour palettes and colour to your heart''s pleasure: let yourself be carried away by these illustrations full of softness for a 100% cosy break! The Hachette Heroes Cosy colos offer : - Thick 170-gram paper: perfect for colouring without piercing the page! - Illustrations on one side only - A perfect opportunity to relax while colouring in spooky but adorable scenes!
£7.59
Abrams Book of Earth
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£21.25
Sixth & Spring Books Vogue® Knitting Colorwork Paper
Book SynopsisCreated by industry leader Vogue Knitting, this book offers 90+ pages of special colorwork paper that features stitch outlines rather than rectangles—so knitters can grasp what their finished project will actually look like. Knitters who enjoy creating their own colorwork patterns now have a fun, effective, and easier way to work! The innovative pages in Vogue Knitting: Knitter’s Colorwork Paper have outlines in the V shape of an actual knit stitch rather than the rectangles of ordinary knitting graph paper. This lets you create a better representation of what your finished item will actually look like. More than 90 pages of two common knitting gauges allow plenty of room for hundreds of patterns. Knitters can use the 5 stitches by 6 rows gauge for stranded colorwork and the 6 stitches by 8 rows gauge for intarsia motifs. They can also use this paper to test alternative color combinations of existing patterns. The book is as fun to use as it is practical, and will leave knitters wondering why this hasn’t been done before.
£12.34
Birlinn General The Colouring Book of Scotland
Book SynopsisA unique Scottish colouring book suitable for adults as well as children featuring 20 of the country's most iconic places, including: Edinburgh Castle * Forth Rail Bridge * St Andrews * HMS Discovery, Dundee * Balmoral castle * Loch Ness/Urquart Castle * Dunrobin * Castle, Stromness, Orkney * Skara Brae * Callanish standing stones * Lews Castle, Lewis * Highland Games * Eilean Donan * Duart Castle, Mull * Tobermory, Skye * Kelvingrove Museum, Glasgow * Caerlaverlock Castle * Abbotsford House * Melrose Abbey * Rosslyn Chapel * Falkirk Wheel * Stirling Castle * Edinburgh Christmas Market Eilidh Muldoon's are ideal for all levels of colouring - plenty of intricate detail for those who like a colouring challenge, yet simple enough for those with less patience to create beautiful colour artwork in a short time.
£8.54
Dover Publications Gnomes at Home Coloring Book
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£12.14
Dover Publications Creative Haven Pretty Creepy Coloring Book
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£8.10
Five Mile Christmas Magic Adult Colouring Set
£7.49
Microcosm Publishing Queer Halloween Coloring Book
£16.82
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Dark Art: A Horror Colouring Book
Book SynopsisCalling all horror fans! Step into the beautiful, macabre world of François Gautier.Colour your way through the grim and gruesome world of Dark Art. Featuring elaborately detailed black line artwork of undead clowns, haunted skulls, bleeding hearts and many other spine-tingling creations, this sinister and beautiful book is perfect for all horror fans with a taste for the macabre.Use colour to bring life (or death) to the intricate and unique pieces throughout. They’ll leave you dying for more….
£9.49
Dover Publications Inc. Creative Haven Cat Mom Coloring Book
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£6.49
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Get Hooked on Crochet 35 easy projects
Book SynopsisCreate crocheted home accessories, decorations and gifts with these 35 cute and fun patterns that are bursting with colour.
£12.74
Dover Publications Creative Haven Bridges Coloring Book
£7.92
Thames & Hudson Ltd Craftland Japan
Book SynopsisA photographic voyage to the remote studios of Japanâs most fascinating and ingenious contemporary craftspeople.Trade Review'A catalogue of the kind of artisans not found anywhere else' - The Herald'Reveals the work of craftspeople across the country who create designs that are both beautiful and functional' - i newspaper'An outsider's view of centuries of tradition, expressed with skill and ingenuity by makers working today' - House & Garden
£21.25
David & Charles Crafting Springtime Gifts
Book SynopsisA cute collection of springtime gifts and decorations from Tilda craft designer and bestselling author Tone Finnanger.Choose from 25 Tilda sewing and papercraft projects, including toys, gift bags, wall hangings, cards, decorations, garlands and accessories. Everything is at your fingertips with illustrated instructions and full-size templates for every design.Learn how to make toys with helpful instructions to guide you through tracing, cutting, turning out, stuffing and sewing. Create adorable Tilda bunnies, lambs, hens, geese and good witches for friends and family or to decorate your home. Then give your characters their own personality with facial details and co-ordinating clothing.Sew some pretty fabric eggs for an Easter wreath, make flowerpot hares to sit on the windowsill, decorate glasses with embroidered fabric wraps or make a cute bunny wall hanging to display all year round. Use themed applique designs to decorate your projects and personalise them by embellishing with beads, buttons, ribbons and raffia.Create pretty potholders, tea cosies and egg cosies to give as Easter gifts or to use in your kitchen. Make your gifts truly special by presenting them in a handmade bag or a fabric egg box and create simple handmade cards and gift tags to accompany them.Table of Contents25 adaptable projects – from decorative bunnies, geese and wall hangings to cuddly lambs, patchwork bags and papercraft cards Easy to follow step-by-step instructions, clear diagrams and actual size templates ensure great results Ideal gifts for Easter, Mother's Day, Christenings, housewarmings and birthdays
£8.54
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Crochet for Mindfulness 35 patterns to make
Book SynopsisRELAX, REFOCUS AND UNWIND with Crochet for Mindfulness, featuring 35 patterns specially designed with SOOTHING REPETITION, COMPLEMENTARY COLOURS and PLEASANT TEXTURES in mind.
£13.49
Insight Editions Harry Potter The Official Hogwarts Book of
Book SynopsisStitch your way through the halls of Hogwarts with 25 unique cross-stitch patterns that bring the creatures, characters, and magical moments from the films to life, from the house crests to a Professor McGonagall-inspired bookmark. Learn how to cross-stich on clothes and 3-D décor and bring a bit of magic to the Muggle world.Harry Potter: The Official Hogwarts Book of Cross-Stitch invites the beloved School of Witchcraft and Wizardry into your home, as you craft alongside enchanting behind-the-scenes facts and photographs from the films. STITCH BEYOND THE HOOP: Learn how to cross-stich not just in hoops, but on clothes, and even as 3-D décor—so you can bring a bit of magic to the Muggle world. PERFECT FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: With easy-to-follow templates that lead to big results, these patterns will be a treat for beginners and expert crafters alike. AN EXPANSIVE COLLECTION: With twenty-five stunning cross
£16.99
Fox Chapel Publishing Pixel Craft with Perler Beads: More Than 50 Super
Book SynopsisPixel Craft with Perler Beads is a fun project book containing more than 50 exciting design ideas for digital-inspired jewellery, coasters, frames, boxes, toys and more, using fusible craft beads. With no crafting experience necessary, you'll produce great results in no time thanks to Choly Knight's clear directions and step-by-photographs!Colourful, inexpensive beads from Perler(R), Hama(R), or Artkal(R) are ideal for recreating the retro 8-bit era of blocky video games. As well as learning the basics of assembling and fusing beads, you'll also pick up useful tips on tools, pegboards and adhesives.Making trendy pixelated wearables, jewellery and decorations for your home has never been easier or more enjoyable. Your creations will look as if they have just stepped off a screen!
£9.45
Workman Publishing Paint by Sticker
Book SynopsisIntroducing a compelling new activity for crafters and artists, doodlers and colouring book enthusiasts of all ages. Paint by Sticker includes everything you need to create twelve vibrant, full-colour paintings. The images-including sunflowers, a fox, a hummingbird in mid-flight, two boats on the water-are rendered in low-poly, a computer graphics style that creates a 3-D effect. As in paint-by-number, each template is divided into dozens of spaces, each with a number that corresponds to a particular coloured sticker. Find the sticker, peel it, and place it in the right space. Add the next, and the next, and the next-it''s an activity that''s utterly absorbing as you watch a painting emerge from a flat black-and-white illustration to a dazzling image with colour, body, spirit.It''s Mesmerizing! Peel the sticker, Place the sticker, And watch your painting come to life. Reconnect with your inner artist and conjure up a masterpiece! An uplifting and mindful activity for crafters, art lovers, puzzle fans, and more, PAINT BY STICKER includes everything you need to create 12 stunning images. And note-the card-stock pages are perforated, so each finished picture can easily be removed for framing.Trade Review"It’s an art history lesson you can take anywhere." – The New York Times "It’s like the paint-by-numbers of your childhood, so you’ll get a dose of nostalgia, but with zero cleanup time." – Brit + Co "This fun book has gorgeous works of art that you create by following a number code to put stickers in the appropriate spaces on your masterpiece. No mess like you’d get with real painting and there’s no pencils, markers, or crayons to keep on top of. Everything you need is in this functional book." – Weight Watchers"It’s an art history lesson you can take anywhere." – The New York Times "It’s like the paint-by-numbers of your childhood, so you’ll get a dose of nostalgia, but with zero cleanup time." – Brit + Co "This fun book has gorgeous works of art that you create by following a number code to put stickers in the appropriate spaces on your masterpiece. No mess like you’d get with real painting and there’s no pencils, markers, or crayons to keep on top of. Everything you need is in this functional book." – Weight Watchers
£14.81
Chronicle Books Fantastic Cities
Book SynopsisThis unique coloring book features immersive aerial views of real cities from around the world alongside gorgeously illustrated, Inception-like architectural mandalas. Artist Steve McDonald''s beautifully rendered and detailed line work offers bird''s-eye perspectives of visually arresting global locales from New York, London, and Paris to Istanbul, Tokyo, and Melbourne, Rio, Amsterdam, and many more. The adult coloring book''s distinctive large square format offers absorbingly complex vistas to color, the crisp white pages are conducive to a range of artistic applications, and a middle margin keeps all the artwork fully colorable. Complementing the cityscapes are a selection of mind-bending labyrinthine architectural illustrations for still deeper meditative coloring adventures and imaginative flights of fancy.
£12.59
