Handicrafts, decorative arts and crafts Books

Book SynopsisDo you love to knit-and hate to purl? Have you ever started a sweater without enough yarn from the same dye lot to finish it? When you cast on, do you end up with a tail of yarn that''s maddeningly too long or too short? Elizabeth Zimmermann comes to the rescue with clever solutions to frustrating problems and step-by-step instructions for brilliant, timeless designs. In Knitting Without Tears,you''ll find elegant designs for: Color-pattern Norwegian ski sweaters Seamless patterned-yoke sweaters Hooded garter-stitch jackets for babies Watch caps, socks, slippers, mittens, and more! This classic and influential book is poised to inspire a whole new generation of knitters who have yet to discover the joys and comforts of knitting. As the lady herself once put it, properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirit, and it doesn''t hurt the untroubled spirit either.Trade ReviewVogue Knitting Elizabeth taught us to trust our instincts, revel in our creativity and above all, find joy in the simple act of knitting.The New York Times [Elizabeth Zimmermann] brought a penetrating intellect and a sculptor's sensitivity to revolutionizing the ancient art of knitting.Table of ContentsContentsChapter 1 The Opinionated Knitter2 Gauge: Required Reading3 Ski Sweater in Color Patterns4 Seamless Sweaters5 Other Knitted Garments6 The Washing of SweatersBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisNow available in paperback, this best-selling title is THE essential guide to crochet. Ultimate Crochet Bible is a definitive reference for all aspects of crochet – from the first chain to the care and maintenance of your projects. The first two chapters are packed with useful information such as choosing and using a hook, how to read a pattern, holding the yarn and basic stitches. Once you are armed with the basics, you can go on to learn about a wide range of techniques. Traditional, lace-weight crochet is covered in the Thread Crochet section. The yarn used tends to be fine and the hooks are small, but this allows you to put more detail into a piece of work. Filet and Irish crochet are covered here. The section on Tunisian and Entrelac Crochet shows how elements of crochet and knitting can be combined. Entrelac is a method of creating square shapes in order to make a textured fabric that resembles basket weave. In Working with Colour, the two main techniques of adding colour to a piece of crochet – Intarsia and Jacquard – are explained. And to create some really exciting effects, you can add beads and sequins to your crochet. It’s a relatively easy technique. In addition, there are techniques for edgings, braids, fringes and tassels. Professional Finishing Techniques provides all the know-how you need to take your crochet to a whole new level. But whatever your level of experience, this book will be an invaluable treasure trove of crochet techniques that you will turn to time and time again. Over 35,000 copies sold worldwide.Trade Review'Essential for any crocheter's bookshelf' * Crochet Now *

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Book SynopsisStitch simple and striking embroidery designs with wool, cotton, pearl cotton, and metallic threads.Japanese artist Yumiko Higuchi is celebrated for her embroidery designs with a Scandinavian flair. The motifs and patterns she offers here are true to her trademark zakka style: simple and graphic yet softened with organic shapes and imagery drawn from nature. The result is embroidery that feels modern and nostalgic all at once. In Embroidered Botanicals, Higuchi offers 39 embroidery projects highlighting the distinctive quality of different threads. With motifs created specifically for different types of thread-wool, cotton, pearl cotton, and metallic-makers will become better versed in the materials available to them. With beautiful photographs, clear step-by-step instructions, and detailed diagrams, this book will be an inspiring guide for those new to embroidery and a fresh and unique offering for those experienced with needle and thread.

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Book SynopsisThis book guides you through 10 simple projects that will bring a touch of superstardom to your life and a smile to your face. Each project has clear step-by-step instructions, as well as suggestions for how to show off your symbolic creations. Learn how to make a Finger Prince. Laugh with your own Purple Crane. Fall in love with some Raspberry Crochet. Tonight you're getting crafty like it's 2019. With step-by-step photography and tips, When Doves Craft is ideal for beginner crafters as well as those looking for something completely unique. And with inspirational quotes and facts about Prince, it is a perfect tribute to the most creative artist of them all.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Finger Prince. I Would Dye 4 U Purple Crane. Raspberry Crochet. U Got the Scrapbook. Ain't No Particular Sign. Snow in April. Your Extra Time and Your Stitch. Macramé Your Mama Happy. Whittle Red Corvette. Templates. Credits.

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Book SynopsisCatherine Carton brings us from room to room, showing how we can infuse our homes with personality and style. With something for every space, budget and skill level, she encourages us to have fun, make mistakes, and put our own unique stamp on each project.

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Book SynopsisAn addictive all-ages activity for crafters and artists, Paint by Sticker: Cats includes everything you need to create twelve vibrant cat images-the stickers, the templates, the simple directions. The Paint by Sticker series is now purrfect for cat lovers! Create gorgeous illustrations of felines in low-poly (geometric polygon shapes) style, one sticker at a time. There's a playful ginger tabby hanging from her paws and an elegant, blue-eyed Siamese angling for a head scratch. Images are divided into dozens of spaces, each with a number that corresponds to a particular sticker. Find the sticker, peel it, and place it in the right space. Add the next, and the next, and relish the joy of watching a "painting" emerge! The card stock pages are perforated for easy removal, making it easy to frame the completed images.

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Book SynopsisFrom the outstandingly popular @prettycitylondon Instagram account, this mindful colouring book will help all put the pretty and calm back into their day

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Book SynopsisDot-to-dot puzzles have long been a popular activity for young and old alike, with the opportunity to while away the hours uncovering hidden fine-art paintings. This fabulous new book takes simple join-the-dot art to the next level with 40 puzzles of famous works of art to complete. Intricate, challenging and rewarding to finish, the puzzles range from 250 to 1060 dots and will have you transfixed as you progress through the dots to see which masterpiece you have drawn. All you need is a fine-tipped pen to get started!

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Book SynopsisA charming collection of crocheted designs for the home, featuring flowers, plants and leaves. Kate Eastwood is known and loved for her wreaths and garlands covered in crocheted decorations, and her exquisite attention to detail in everything she makes. Crochet with Flowers and Plants brings together her love of nature and the seasons with her eye for colour and style. These 35 different patterns for blankets and cushions, home décor, table decorations and wreaths and garlands all feature flower, leaf or plant motifs, and in a few cases they actually recreate the whole plant! If you follow Kate on Instagram (@justpootling) or if you have seen her work in Simply Crochet magazine or on lovecrafts.com, you'll know how much her garden and the countryside around her home are an inspiration to her. Now you too can share her appreciation of nature with these beautiful designs.

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Book SynopsisInternational Sensation and Sunday Times Bestseller Millie Marotta is a hugely popular illustrator and her idiosyncratic drawings of the world's wonderful creatures will draw you in. Millie's Animal Kingdom offers a range of beautiful illustration to colour in, personalise and make your own. The artist's intricate style of illustration will get you itching for a pen, whether it's to add to the fine line hatching on the birds, the flowing tendrils of a jellyfish, or the composite of flowers that make up a grizzly bear. The work will inspire you to appreciate the detail of line drawing and its huge potential. You can colour her work or add your own line drawings to make it special to you. Add your own patterns to the lively forest scene, choose your own birds to add to the branches, or make a pattern with your colour choices. Each picture offers scope to improve your artistic skills while giving you a finished picture to show for your endeavours. The images and imaginative scenarios can be completed in colours of your choosing and are guaranteed to get your creative juices flowing.Trade Review‘Spending an evening colouring can be incredibly relaxing… Try this stunning Animal Kingdom Colouring Book the next time you need to unwind’ -- Mail Online‘Spending an evening colouring can be incredibly relaxing… Try this stunning Animal Kingdom Colouring Book the next time you need to unwind’ * Mail Online *‘Millie Marotta is one of the bestselling colouring book illustrators, and for good reason: her drawings of animals, plants and birds are captivating. Turn off the TV, grab your colouring pencils and be transported to another world before bed. Your mind will thank you for it’ * Prima *‘Millie Marotta is one of the bestselling colouring book illustrators, and for good reason: her drawings of animals, plants and birds are captivating. Turn off the TV, grab your colouring pencils and be transported to another world before bed. Your mind will thank you for it’ -- Prima‘Wildlife fans ought to be impressed by this collection of awe-inducing illustrations’ * Evening Standard *

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Book SynopsisTaylor Swift is a superstar, a global sensation, and the greatest singer-songwriter of her generation. And there is no better way for a Swiftie to celebrate all her amazing achievements and dynamic personality than with this SUPER FAN-tastic book. Unleash your creativity with more than 30 coloring pages, test your Taylor Swift knowledge with easy, medium, and hard quizzes, and solve fun and challenging games and puzzles, including labyrinths, spot-the-difference, and word searches. Learn new fun facts about Taylor, including her favorite number, her early years, her songwriting and music evolution, and her iconic trend-setting fashion style. Complete with photographs of Taylor''s performances, walking the red carpet, and at award ceremonies.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the chromatic wonders of the fungi kingdom and the incredible spectrum of pigments and dyes that can be created from mushrooms.“This stunning book is the result of years of creative experimentation. Mushrooms are chemical wizards, and Julie Beeler is a masterful guide to the spectrum of pigments they can make. I have spent many happy moments lost in the fungal colorscapes contained in this exquisitely produced volume.” ―Merlin Sheldrake, author of Entangled LifeMore closely related to humans than they are to plants, fungi are fascinating organisms—and they are a rich resource for color collectors! Blending scientific detail, botanical illustrations, and creative inspiration, artist and educator Julie Beeler invites you to peek into her workroom as she introduces different types of dye mushrooms—from boletes to polypores to tooth fungi—and walks you through her color-harvesting process. Offering in

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Book SynopsisRock Art! is the ultimate guide to painting eccentric art on rocks! This book makes it possible for anyone to create extraordinary art projects and crafts with ordinary rocks. The first part of the book will give you tips as to how to go about picking your pebbles and how to get started. You’ll find that your finished rock art projects can be used in practical, stylish, fun and decorative ways. Once painted, pebbles can be used as jewellery, lucky amulets, games, love tokens, bookends, special gifts or home and garden décor objects! Get creative and use your rock painting art in a variety of crafty projects.Trade ReviewFebruary 2015 There are pebbles and rocks everywhere, but did you ever consider them to be blank canvases? This book shows you how to transform a humble stone into a work of art. If you live near a beach or a river you will find collecting pebbles easy, but don’t despair if you can’t find anything suitable – grab some polymer clay and make your own. This is the type of hands-on approach you will get from this fun book, as well as a brief look at the three main types of rock and some rock hunting tips. You don’t need many materials to get started but the author provides plenty of help with getting started, varnishing, making clay pebbles plus other useful things. This book is mostly filled with ideas and projects. Look at your stone to see what the shape suggests, then follow the simple instructions and fill your house with monsters, fish, owls, words, mandalas, abstract designs, animals, flowers and people. Turn your creations into place settings, jewellery, lucky charms, games, fridge magnets, bookends and paperweights. The fun, quirky project pages show in a few steps how it is done, with ideas and suggestions for use. All the pieces have amusing names and look as though they would be fairly simple and enjoyable to make. At the back of the book there are photographs of ideas for using the painted pebbles, many of which did not occur to me who had hitherto only seen them used as paperweights! It is always good to see a craft book on an unusual subject, especially a fresh look at an old and rather forgotten one. * Myshelf.com *February 2015 There is one word that describes this book; FUN, my son and I love collecting rocks. This book has inspired us. We are going to spend his next school holidays decorating all the rocks we have collected. Denise has some amazing ideas. There is so much packed into this book! So many designs and so much information for you to recreate the designs yourself. The thing I also love about this book is I don't need to buy any special equipment. Just pick up a rock with some paint and hey presto you are on your way to creating your own fun rock. The step-by-step instructions are supported with clear and beautiful pictures. When not showing you how to decorate your stone there are hundreds of pictures to give you even more ideas. Who knew a small little stone could be transformed into so many different amazing rocks. They are brilliant to make with children and they are brilliant for making story games with. Not only does Denise show you how to create the designs she also gives you ideas of how you can use your rocks. Stones have never been such fun! I love this book and can't wait to spend time with my son to create some. To see this review in full and others similar www.crochetaddictuk.com * Crochet Addict UK *July 2015 In the spirit of our Kids Love to Make section, this book is packed full of even more fun, easy and cheap projects to make. However this isn't aimed at children but anyone who'd like to create extraordinary art projects and crafts from just ordinary rocks. The first part of the book provides tips on sourcing your stones and how to get started, and then guides you through many projects, all of which are achievable at home. Finally there's a gorgeous ideas section showing how you can use your transformed stones. It really is a rocking-good book! * Love to Make *Table of ContentsDenise’s World 7 Getting Started 8 We’re Going on a Rock Hunt 10 Be Inspired 14 What Do You Need? 16 Make Your Own Rocks 18 Preparation 20 Finishing Touches 22 Rock Your Pebbles 24 At the Zoo 26, Bicycle Wheels 28, Under the Sea 30, Rock Garden 32, Funny Faces 34, Into the Woods 36, Fruit Salad 38, Wise Owls 40, Let’s Get Linear 42, Easy as ABC 44, Mushrooms 46, Fish Out of Water 48, Up, Up and Away! 50, Keep It Simple 52, Pebble Pets 54, Googly-Eyed Monsters 56, Colour Pops 58, Flower Power 60, Consequences 62, Autumn Leaves 64, Super-Cute Sea Creatures 66, Light as a Feather 68, Rock Stars 70, The Man in the Moon 72, Sunny Side Up 74, Rocky Road 76, Brilliant Bugs 78, Try Triangles 80, Animal Favourites 82, Making Mandalas 84, From Me to You 86, Hoot Your Pebbles 88, Tutti Frutti 90, Pebble Portraits 92, Misfit Monsters 94, Fish Tails 96, Love Hearts 98, Mice ’n’ Cheese 100, Get Folky 102, Flutter By Butterfly 104 Using Your Rock Art 106 Paperweight 108, Framed Pebbles 109, Bookends 110, Place Names 112, Pendants 114, Brooches 115, Doorstop 116, Magnets 117, Noughts and Crosses 118, Story Pebbles 119, Toy Cars 120, Garden Ornaments 122 Index 124 Credits 128

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Book SynopsisCut it, stick it, twist it!Collage is the art of reinvention, a magical and tactile process that invites you to collect, combine and transform existing imagery and ephemera, both old and new, into entirely original compositions. Tactile, versatile and accessible, collage encapsulates the magic of experimentation. Collage can elevate trash into treasure, reinterpreting the familiar and mundane. Requiring no specialist equipment - only everyday materials - it is an art form for everyone and every budget.The 50 contemporary collage projects within this book will both inform and inspire you to experiment with a range of materials, techniques and themes. Each chapter centres around a different subject, and the projects within develop on this theme and offer a variety of fresh approaches to it. Simple step-by-step directions demonstrate the creative process behind an example artwork. With a great mix of collage styles to choose from, you can start at the beginning and work your way through the book, or dip in and out of the projects as you wish.From striking architectural builds to mixed-media menageries, this book offers fresh ideas and guidance to help you cut and paste your way to your own unique artworks.

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Book SynopsisMake your own menagerie of ADORABLE KNITTED ANIMALS with this ALL-NEW collection of 35 patterns from much-loved knitting author SUE STRATFORD.

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Book Synopsis Discover your creative side withZenescope Entertainment''s Alice in Wonderland Adult Coloring Book, the follow upedition to the Best-Selling Grimm Fairy Tales Adult Coloring Book. This fun andoriginal coloring book is a gorgeous collection of popular and iconic coverartwork from one of the best-selling comic book series of the past decade, readyfor you to put your distinctive spin on! With beautifullydetailed drawings from some of the most talented artists in comic books, you canbring the fantastical Wonderland Realm to lifewhether you''re looking fora relaxing and fun way to unwind, or to practice your colorist skills. It''s timeto follow your imagination down the rabbit hole!Price Includes VAT

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Book SynopsisChristmas is a wonderful time of year for crafting! From imaginative handmade gifts to stunning, reusable decorations, this book contains 100 fabulous quick and easy makes for the festive season. All the projects have been carefully selected from Search Press's best-selling 20 to Make series and are perfect for crafters of all abilities. There's something for everyone in this book, including knitting, crochet, papercraft, sewing, sugarcraft, cross stitch, polymer clay and needlepoint. Each craft has a handy techniques section to get you started, followed by a range of quick projects that include embroidered snowflake bunting, papercut Christmas cards, knitted Santa and Rudolph finger puppets, crocheted stars and a sugar snowman. All the projects are made using tools and materials that are easy to source, and provide all the inspiration you need to make Christmas extra special. This title is a revised edition of Quick and Easy Christmas, 2020, updated with 50 new projects to choose from.Table of ContentsIntroduction 14 Stitching know-how 16 Stitching projects 20 Papercraft know-how 62 Papercraft projects 64 Knitting know-how 82 Knitting projects 86 Crochet know-how 158 Crochet projects 160 Sugarcraft know-how 194 Sugarcraft projects 198 Polymer clay know-how 220 Polymer clay projects 222

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Book SynopsisLet your creativity spring to life with 31 illustrations that celebrate the most colorful season of the year. Wonderfully detailed scenes are set in both the country and city and are filled with gorgeous flowers in full bloom, gardening accessories, chirping birds, well-decorated homes, and more. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Spring Scenes and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

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Book SynopsisSTICKER BOOK – Adults like stickers, too. We just (unfortunately) don’t have trapper keepers to put them on anymore. That’s why Brass Monkey made this–a book of stickers designed to be used. This book of Googly Fruit is here to say what fruit can’ t– make clever comments and judge all the people, places, and inanimate objects around you. They’re perfect for bar tabs, tax bills, and, well, life. BOOK INCLUDES – Features a wide range of googly fruit (sourced from vintage illustrations) with even judgier comments. Includes 18 pages of traditional over-sized stickers (and 2 bonus pages of vintage-inspired ‘puffy’ ones). Each page features as many stickers as we could physically cram onto it (sorry to be so technical). That’s 60+ over-sized stickers in case you’re counting. USE THEM EVERYWHERE – Put them on a calendar, your coworker's desk, or add a personal touch to parking ticket paym

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Book SynopsisThis gorgeous coloring book for adults offers dozens of ready-to-color art activities that combine mystical mandalas with beautiful butterflies. Talented artist Jess Volinski lets her imagination take wing with fragile flying creatures hovering in colorful cosmic circles. Colorful Creations Butterfly Mandalas also 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 SynopsisInvite a little magic into your life with this modern fantasy coloring book featuring 45 imaginative hand-drawn illustrations. Weaving myth, magic, lore, and legend, this coloring book will transport you to an extraordinary world where modern life and old-world magic intertwine. Fans of fantasy book and TV series will adore this and other literature-themed Dover coloring titles, Romantasy and Everyday Magic.

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Book SynopsisThis is a compendium of stylish objects, gifts, furnishings and decorative keepsakes for the home. It includes creative home-made artefacts to decorate the home, illustrated with over 750 photographs. It covers a wide range of craft techniques, from papercrafts to wirework and tinwork, from polymer clay modelling to stencilling and printing, and from machine embroidery and patchwork to decorating glass and ceramics. It includes helpful materials and techniques sections for each craft. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions show readers how to produce the best results. Beautiful to look at as well as fun to make; here is a sparkling selection of fabulous craft projects. Many are simple enough for the least experienced hobbyist, other are more challenging - but all have been designed for maximum decorative and creative effect. There are projects for frames and plaques to hang on the wall; pretty curtains and pillow cases; painted fabrics; fashion accessories and eye-catching giftwraps.From a lover's keepsake and an elegant curtain tieback to a medieval tile effect for floors and a delicately embroidered scarf, this book is a treasury of ideas and inspiration for every creative crafts enthusiast.

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Book SynopsisCelebrated illustrator Marion Deuchars is on a mission. Sharing a host of inspiring projects and ideas, this book shows people of all ages and artistic abilities how a little creativity every day can make a big difference. Live the life of a true creative! With over 100 projects and ideas, Marion invites you to release your artistic potential. Spill some ink. Draw with a stick. Have a go at hand lettering, or painting with a mop! The ideas in this book are all about having fun and realising it's never too late to discoveror rediscoveryour artistic side. Projects like hand printing, marbling, cyanotype, and rubber stamping will absorb you for an enjoyable afternoon; others like street photography, beach sculpture, and dog doodling can be done in the moment. Get painting, printing, drawing, making and imagining and discover how little moments of creativity can bring great joy.

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Book SynopsisRevel in over 50 years of outrageous fun as you color your way through the first officialRocky Horror Showcoloring book featuring over 40 never-before-seen illustrations.

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Book SynopsisDiscover stunning illustrations from Iconic Eras, featuring 22 oil pastels to bring your masterpieces to life

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Book SynopsisWhat are the tipping points that encourage people to make significant changes to their behaviour? Here are ten stories of personal enlightenment and the practical changes they made. This book offers simple alternatives to mass-produced, shop-bought, highly packaged goods. People of all ages can develop the skills and courage to make, create and look after what they have, rather than throw away and buy new.Each chapter will show how to make something, with recipes and methods. The reader will be introduced to the idea of making things they've probably never even thought of making before (for example toothpaste or sanitary pads). This can be a revelation to and help people feel as if they have more control.The reader will hear about the journey of each of the makers and what made them change their perspective and what they believe in. Tips on how to change our behaviour; saving money; how to cut waste and reduce consumption; Tips on how to repair, reuse, recycle' and why.

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Book SynopsisThis is an inspirational compilation of projects and plans from "Furniture and Cabinetmaking" magazine, offering practical guidance, refreshing and innovative approaches and tricks of the trade. It includes 30 varied projects that range from a simple dining table to a grand, more ambitious Robert Adams-style breakfront bookcase, and cover all tastes and abilities. Plus each appealing project is fully explained and complemented with fine photography and detailed plans.Mark is a member of the Society of Designer Craftsmen and the Hampshire and Berkshire Guild of Craftsmen, he exhibits his work widely and his designs have featured in numerous books and magazines.

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Book SynopsisIn this whimsically charming colouring book, 80 imaginative scenes will come to life as you express your creativity. Featuring coloured examples to follow if you wish, create new and interesting fairy tale art and fill each page with colour. Whilst some designs span across a double spread to fully capture a wider scene, others stand alone on a single page.

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Book SynopsisBy teaching you the foundations of natural dyeing, and guiding you through the simple stitch techniques, this book will allow you to dip in and out of projects while learning how to forage for and grow your own dye plants. In The Wild Dyer, Abigail Booth demystifies the `magic'' of natural dyeing and shows how to use the results to stunning effect in 15 exquisite patchwork and stitch projects, including a drawstring forager''s bag, an apron, samplers, cushions and a reversible patchwork blanket. Focusing on how to grow or gather your own dyeing materials - from onion and avocado skins to chamomile and comfrey, nettles and acorns - as well as scouring, mordanting (using fixative) and setting up a dye vat, Abigail explains how to create effective dyes. And once you have them, how you can produce beautiful, contemporary textiles that can then be used to create projects that build on your skills.

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Book SynopsisStep into a world of enchantment with our captivating THE ANTIQUARIAN STICKER BOOK: MANDALA, a sticker book like no other! Unleash your inner artist and embark on a mesmerizing journey as we guide you through the art of making mandalausing over 1,000 thoughtfully-curated, gorgeous stickers. No drawing, coloring, or painting skills required. No special tools neededjust the stickers included in this book and the simple-to-use mandala patterns provided. This captivating guided book explores the inspiration behind The Antiquarian Series, offering insightful lessons and creative exercises to create your own mandala designs with brand new Antiquarian stickers. Now it''s your turn! THE ANTIQUARIAN STICKER BOOK: MANDALA includes over 1,000 new Antiquarian stickers for your new, gorgeous obsession.

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Book SynopsisFrom the international bestselling illustrator and Queen of Colouring Johanna Basford comes a beautiful celebration of all things festive to colour, complete and embellish. Includes perforated and pull-out art prints, ideal for framing or giving as festive greetings.''The colourists have a queen, and her name is Johanna Basford'' -- New York Magazine''Consider trading in your yoga mat for a set of markers and peruse the gorgeous gardens of Basford''s imagination'' -- The Huffington Post*******************************************************************************************Delicate tangles of holly and ivy, bauble-laden Christmas trees and mountains of exquisitely wrapped gifts are all waiting to be brought to life in this collection of pull-out prints from ink evangelist Johanna Basford. From flurries of delicate snowflakes to deliciously decorated gingerbread houses and reindeer-led sleighs, Johanna''s C

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Book SynopsisDot-to-dot puzzles have long been a popular activity for generations, with the opportunity to while away the hours uncovering hidden pictures. This new book takes simple join-the-dot art to the next level with 20 puzzles of delightful animals to complete. Intricate, challenging and rewarding to finish, the puzzles range from 352 to 879 dots and will have you transfixed as you progress from dot to dot trying to see what you have drawn.

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Book SynopsisLearn to create unique, contemporary works of art with traditional carving tools and printmaking techniques. Step-by-step projects and creative lino prints make it fun and easy. Aspiring artists, illustrators, art students, and art hobbyists will discover how to use basic carving tools and techniques to design and create custom lino prints for distinctive works of art. Practical instruction combined with approachable step-by-step projects and inspirational imagery guide readers on an engaging, easy-to-follow exploration of block printing. Following an introduction to essential materials, such as printmaking inks, linoleum blocks, carving tools, and papers, Block Print for Beginners demonstrates how to get from uncarved block to finished print, including transferring a drawing, carving the block, working with inks, and achieving the best print results. Once comfortable with the basics, aspiring printmakers can move on to explore a series of step-by-step tutorials for creating a variety of lino prints with blocks they can use over and over again. From basic block prints to more advanced techniques, such as printing in repeated patterns and creating stationery, wrapping paper, wallpaper, and more, Block Print for Beginners provides a fresh, contemporary, and enjoyable approach to learning this time-treasured art form. The Inspired Artist series invites art hobbyists and casual art enthusiasts to have fun learning basic art concepts, relaxing into the creative process to make art in a playful, contemporary style. Also from the series, find even more artistic inspiration with: Draw Every Little Thing, Paint Every Little Thing, and Watercolor Painting at Home.Trade Review"I walked away from the book not only feeling inspired but also supported that I could actually whip up some unique stamps of my own that I could use again and again in my work." * JenniferPerkins.com *Table of ContentsIntroduction How to Use This Book Finding Inspiration Tools & Materials Fundamental TechniquesBasic Block PrintsOne-color Block Print Two-color Block Print Multicolor Interlocking Block Print Traditional Carving Block Print Hand-colored Block Print Mosaic-effect Block Print Rainbow Roll Block Print Puzzle-cut Block Print Multiplate Block Print Reduction Block PrintTechniques Using Block & StampPrinting Abstract Forms Printing in Repeated Patterns Printing with Colorful Stamp Ink Printing Collage PiecesCreative Ideas for Carved BlocksBookplate Thank-you Card Wrapping Paper Tea Towel Wallpaper Glossary Printmaking Resources Acknowledgments About the Author

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Book SynopsisSeasons is always a hot topic and the changes through the year are fascinating to observe. Emily has been inspired to celebrate winter, spring, summer and fall, with over 30 craft and nature projects! This book encourages exploring outdoors and using nature finds to make some brilliant crafts like a spooky spiderweb door-hanger and walnut skiing reindeer. Materials for the projects can be found on a nature scavenger hunt, or from recycled trash, or your craft box at home. Spring is a great time to make and plant seed bombs, made from a paper recipe. In summer, make a flower press and use the pressed flowers in decorations. In fall, you can make an awesome porcupine, squirrel and owl from pinecones. Celebrate Thanksgiving and Halloween by making brilliant projects that are fun to do. Seasonal Crafts provides hours of fun. Step-by-step instructions are easy to follow, alongside the brilliant full-color photography showing all of the stages. With over 50 fun illustrations throughout, this book shows what you can achieve using simple techniques and inexpensive items from nature and your home. So, in your spare time, turn off the tech, look at nature, enjoy making awesome projects and be creative. All year round there is something cool that everyone can make and do!

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Book SynopsisTamara Michael is a professional artist, whose work has been exhibited in numerous galleries in Australia and sold worldwide. By day she is school teacher using doodling to bring calm to her classes after hectic lunch breaks. By night she is a TikTok star (@tamaramichael_) sharing her knowledge of art through accessible how-to drawing exercises, and helping millions find calm through creativity. Tamara started her TikTok in 2020, Instagram and Youtube following in 2021, and quickly connected with people all over the world.

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