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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

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Book SynopsisPerfect for Rankin fans: Finished the novels and just want more? Dive inside Edinburgh as only John Rebus knows it.Packed with detail: Every single Rebus novel to date is referenced: can you spot them all?Poster and playlist: Comes with a poster detailing all the references and a playlist tailor-made by Ian Rankin himself of John Rebus''s favourite songs so that you can fully immerse yourself in The World of Rebus.Good size: Completed puzzle measures 48.5 x 68 cm (19 x 27 in.).THE MUST-HAVE JIGSAW FROM ICONIC NO.1 BESTSELLER IAN RANKIN''Rebus is one of British crime writing''s greatest characters'' DAILY MAILTake a tour through all two dozen of Ian Rankin''s Rebus novels in this 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle illustrated by Barry Falls. See Edinburgh as you''ve never seen it before as you find clues, criminals and coppers from each instalment. Can you piece all the strands together?''Unsur

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Book SynopsisBASED IN THE FASCINATING SCIENCE OF PERSONALITY, so you can unlock a unique reading PLAY ALONE OR WITH FRIENDS as you get to know yourself and others in a whole new light WRITTEN BY AN EXPERT in behavourial sciene, Dr Sanna Balsari-Palsule PhD How do we define our personalities? Can they change over time? And what even is a personality anyway? Based in the fascinating science of personality, this interactive game of multiple choice provides playful insight into how (and why) our day-to-day choices define who we are. Whether you play alone, with friends or at work, you'll get to know yourself and those around you like never before.

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Book SynopsisMatch the dogs and puppies of 25 breeds from around the world in this beautifully illustrated memory game. To play, simply place the cards face down and see if you can remember where the dog and its puppy are located. Collect more pairs than your opponent to win! With all kinds of breeds included – from Siberian Huskies to Pugs and Dachshunds to Dalmatians – this fun and educational game will appeal to dog lovers everywhere.Trade Review"Match 25 breeds of dogs and puppies in this beautifully illustrated memory game" -- Woman's Weekly

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Book SynopsisCrocheted Dinosaurs contains patterns for 10 terrific dinosaurs, including a pterodactyl and triceratops.

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Book SynopsisLiven up the party with this heady collection of drinking games! Choose from brain-boggling classics such as Fuzzy Duck and Twenty-One or dizzying games of pure chance like TV Drinking and Vodka Roulette - whichever you play, you're guaranteed to be gleeful and giggly by the end!

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Book Synopsis52 Weeks of Socks is a modern collection of sock patterns from Nordic knitting experts Laine.What is more special than a pair of hand-knitted socks? Perfect for curling up at home on cosy winter evenings and crisp autumn mornings, or for hiking adventures over spring afternoons and summer nights, knitted socks are the ultimate small luxury. Whether they're a treat for yourself or a heartfelt gift, there's love in every stitch. Knitting is more than just knit, knit, purl. It is a feeling.This whimsical book contains a beautiful pair of socks for every week of the year. That's 52 sock patterns contributed by 46 leading knitwear designers from across the world, suitable for knitters of all abilities. Each uses different yarns and techniques, including projects with stunning stitch definition and classic slippers for beginners. From sole to toe, these easy-to-follow patterns will sweep you up with stunning photography and styling that evokes the inspiring Nordic landscape and slow living.52 Weeks of Socks is a book to treasure and return to again and again, not just for weeks but for years to come.

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Book SynopsisFrom knitting experts Laine, 52 Weeks of Socks, Vol. II is a colourful, abundant and even more versatile book on patterns than its bestselling predecessor. The patterns, contributed by a diverse group of 47 talented designers from all over the world, are clear, approachable and graded into three sizes, and are accompanied by gorgeous photography. Using a variety of different techniques and yarns, this book has something for both beginners and advanced knitters, including lace, cables, stripes, ruffles, colourwork — even a pair embellished with beads! 52 Weeks of Socks, Vol. II offers even more inspiration for all sock enthusiasts. They are fun to make, quick to finish and always needed — no wonder so many knitters love socks!

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Book SynopsisWoolly Wormhead, known for their innovative hat constructions, presents the first book to develop, teach, and fully utilise short-row colourwork knitting. Beginning with an in-depth and illustrated step-by-step section, Woolly teaches the core concepts.

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Book SynopsisThe magic of The Green Witch meets adult coloring with this collection of 35 witchcraft-inspired scenes showcasing the natural elements and mysticism of green witchcraft.Nurture your creative energy and the green witch within with The Green Witch’s Coloring Book featuring 35 witchcraft-inspired scenes that nourish and nurture green witchcraft lovers. From the Green Witch series, this coloring book includes lush forest scenes to crystal spreads and herb bundles. Each of these illustrated pages evoke the mystical energies of natural magic. Now you can fully embrace your inner artist (and witch) within.Trade Review"Those in love with nature, embracing their inner witch, or who simply love a nice detail-filled coloring book will love this....a peaceful way for the mind to get some rest." —Brittnic Creations

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Book SynopsisCrochet an heirloom layette with this exquisite collection of 20 patterns. Adorable colours, rich textures, beautiful ruffles, and delicate motifs combine to create a gorgeous wardrobe and accessories for babies, including rompers, dresses, sweaters, cardigans, and shrugs and an heirloom cot blanket, all made with interesting stitch patterns.

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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!

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Book SynopsisA book with the theme of "Let's make clothes to wear tomorrow," where adult women can make the clothes they want to wear now. Full of useful items for every season, such as coats and dresses and tunics made of warm materials. This book consist of sewing patterns of adult clothes delivered by the editorial department of the quarterly sewing magazine Cotton Friend. Under the theme of "Let's make tomorrow's clothes today," we have gathered adult clothes that are easy to make. Including items that are easy to make, such as ponchos, solid and kimono coats, as well as pants, tunics, dresses. Also note the proposal to enjoy the arrangement by changing the collar and fabric. The motto is "I want to make and wear them now."

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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

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Book SynopsisKnow a child who is desperate to learn to sew? Start from scratch and create 30 brilliant projects using your sewing machine.

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Book SynopsisUnique and interactive, the Harry Potter Magical Creatures Colouring Book is a perfect collector's item for fans of the blockbuster saga. For best results, we recommend the use of colouring pencils to colour and create your stunning pictures.

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Book SynopsisA complete course in machine-sewing for children aged 7+ years Sewing is a skill that has so many benefits for children and can give them real pride in their achievements. Angela Pressley has been teaching children to sew for 15 years, and knows how to encourage and inspire them to learn, starting with the basics and building up a portfolio of skills. And to keep them interested, she has designed 30 makes that will help them cement the knowledge they've gained, from sewing simple seams to patchwork, curves and corners, hems, linings and so much more. The book starts with an introduction to the sewing machine and some of the basic skills and equipment needed to sew. Then there are four chapters, each beginning with technique workshops, followed by projects that put into practice the skills just learned. Every project includes clear artworks plus a difficulty rating, from 'easy peasy' to 'you're on your way', 'you've got this', and 'you're a star'. As children progress through the levels they will learn how to make their own toys, bags, accessories and clothes, and will be encouraged to put their own creative ideas into their sewing.

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Book SynopsisBring The Wind in the Willows to life with beginner-friendly sewing patterns for felt animals. Make Badger, Ratty, Mole and Toad, with a range of garments and accessories. With charming photographs and quotes from the much-loved tale, the book features step-by-step instructions, full-size patterns and detailed illustrations.

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Book SynopsisMaster artist and best-selling author David Bellamy shares with you his techniques, ideas and approach to painting his beloved landscape throughout the year. A revised and expanded edition of David Bellamy's Winter Landscapes in Watercolour, David looks at each season in detail and explores the challenges and surprises they present to the landscape artist. Also covered are learning techniques for seasonal effects such as rendering hoar frost on trees; misty and atmospheric effects; injecting rogue colours to add excitement to your work; how to tackle a variety of tree branches for different species; depicting light branches against dark backgrounds; altering the composition to suit your needs, and so much more.Trade ReviewBuilth Wells artist releases new watercolour book. A highly regarded artist, writer and tutor has released a new book detailing his techniques and ideas for painting his beloved landscape throughout the year. David Bellamy, who lives in Builth Wells, has written Landscapes through the Seasons in Watercolour, published by Search Press. A revised and expanded edition of David Bellamy's Winter Landscapes in Watercolour, David looks at each season in detail and explores the challenges and surprises they present to the landscape artist. In the fully illustrated book, David explores, through painting, the beautiful landscapes across the UK including those in his own area in Powys. David said: "Many of my books include scenes of Powys, and my new book has quite a number.” "Of all the counties in Britain, Powys is probably the least well-known for its outstanding beauty, outside the Brecon Beacons national park boundaries, and it's a great privilege to live here and record its glorious scenery." Through Landscapes through the Seasons, David shares his techniques for creating seasonal effects, such as rendering hoar frost on trees, creating realistic looking foliage, limiting the colour palette to create mood and how to give your painting misty and atmospheric impact. David also lays out what the best materials to use are in a variety of different situations and the varying ways the artist can handle a paint brush to give a desired effect. A full-time artist and author, David has written over 15 books illustrated with his paintings, and eight DVDs on his techniques in watercolour have been produced by APV films. David paints mainly in watercolour, specialising chiefly in mountain, wild coast, Arctic, and desert scenery. He is also currently working on a book about the Middle East. David said: "My sketching adventures have led to encounters with polar bears and walrus, among other creatures in remote fjords, falling over a crocodile in East Africa, taking painting groups into the Himalayas and the Andes, and exploring deep into the Sahara Desert.” “Even though they smell a bit and make rather rude noises, the bull walrus is one of the most considerate models I have ever sketched. In Nepal, one student managed a superb watercolour sketch of Everest only to get it eaten by a yak as it was drying on a wall” “It has been a great privilege to meet so many wonderful people in so many of these wild locations. Powys has also given me many interesting moments, especially when sketching underground in excruciatingly challenging positions." Through his painting and writing, David also hopes to bring about greater awareness of the threats to the natural environment and is particularly active in conserving wild areas. David also occasionally runs painting courses at Caer Beris Manor Hotel in Builth Wells but has not been able to run any this year due to the pandemic. The events usually attract people from many parts of the world including Japan and the USA. Locally, David exhibits paintings at the Ardent Gallery in Brecon. -- Luke Williams * Brecon & Radnor Express *Here the popular artist and best-selling author David Bellamy looks at each season in detail and shares with us how to tackle landscapes when faced with their many challenges. Specific techniques are explained in detail, such as how to create musty effects or render hoar frost on trees, and there's useful advice on composition, making the most of your subject and portraying atmosphere in watercolour. The Moors in Summer, Winter Mountains, After the Spring Shower and a Late Autumn Waterfall are just some of the subjects included in this eminently practical book by a master artist. * Leisure Painter *The paintings were lovely, just looking at the artwork was a pleasure. I found the instructions good, the instructions and serial progress photos should make it possible to produce something satisfactory to even a first time watercolour painter. Overall pleased with this book -- Connie Kiernan * Amazon *The idea of a book about painting the seasons is not new, but rarely has it been handled so well, and with such relevance as here. It is perhaps such an obvious theme that subject matter often becomes second rather than first thought, and previous books have lacked focus as a result. The arrangement of this entrancing guide will come as no surprise, though the start point of summer perhaps points to an intended earlier publication date. The material for winter is adapted from the 2014 David Bellamy's Winter Landscapes in Watercolour, but is integrated nicely, pointing to the care that has gone into the writing and production. There are plenty of examples and demonstrations. David explains how shapes, light, colour and atmosphere all contribute to the look and feel both of the work itself and the ways in which it needs to be approached and presented in a painting. -- Henry Malt * Leisure Painter - January 2021 *This is a book that'll last you all year round. David demonstrates not just the broader vistas, but quiet corners and details such as trees, buildings, waterfalls, animals, trees and flowers. You'll discover how the shapes of natural subjects change with each turn of the season, and David provides examples for everything, as well as full demonstrations that show how images develop in their own individual ways. This is a thorough guide in the company of a popular and experienced teacher who makes working with watercolour a delight. * SAA *This is an expanded version of David’s Winter Landscapes which appeared in 2014. It’s therefore no surprise that this is the season that gets the greatest coverage. Overall, on a back-of-the-envelope calculation, about two-thirds is new material. For a ten quid paperback, that’s not exactly daylight robbery if you have the previous book (which, as one of David’s super-fans, you will). If this is all new to you, be assured that the integration is good and you won’t be able to see the joins. Search Press are very good at this kind of thing and the progress is seamless. The whole thing is sound and well executed, with the demonstrations and overall quality of work fully up to the standard you’d expect from David. So, anyway, this is as thorough a guide to painting outdoors at all times of the year and in all weathers as you could wish. At 96 pages, it’s practically concise, but there’s no wasted space and it feels a lot larger. David isn’t just a great painter, he’s a great distiller of information and the way it’s presented. Do you get the impression I’m telling you to buy this? Good. -- Henry Malt * Artbookreview.net *Table of ContentsIntroduction 6 Materials 8 Basic brush techniques 12 Summer 14 Lakeland Waterfall 20 Moor in Summer 30 Autumn 36 Late Autumn Waterfall 42 Winter 48 Winter Mountains 56 Farm in Snow 71 Spring 78 After the Spring Shower 82 Planning paintings 88 Further techniques 92 Index 96

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Book SynopsisFrom the world's most-recognized knitting magazine, and a leader in the industry, comes the ultimate guide to learning how to knit for absolute beginners. Anyone can learn to knit--and who better to explain the essentials than the trusted authorities at Vogue Knitting? Here is the magazine's definitive guide to learning all about yarn, needles, patterns, and, of course, those two basic stitches: knitting and purling. Follow along with beautiful step-by-step photographs that teach how to cast on, bind off, and knit up a collection of stitches ranging from basic stockinette to basket weave, bobbles, cables, and more. Links to video instruction are included for a complete how-to experience. Aspiring knitters can apply their new skills to more than 20 accessible, stylish patterns taken from the pages of Vogue Knitting. Ranging from staples like scarves and hats to impressive sweaters, the easy first projects include a detailed breakdown construction.

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Book SynopsisExplore abstract art with a mix of media and methods, under the guidance of expert artist Helen Kaminsky. The Innovative Artist series provides a unique insight into the methods and materials used by leading contemporary artists who are pushing the boundaries of their art. Through numerous examples of the author’s work alongside practical demonstrations, each book provides a fascinating exploration of the artist’s creative process that will inspire the reader to move forward on their own artistic journey. Abstracts and Mixed Media is aimed at artists who wish to explore the possibilities offered by mixed media in new and impressive ways. Helen's love of colour and experimentation is carried through layers of imagery and texture with a gloriously vibrant mix of traditional and imaginative new techniques. It is the experimental combination of these methods that gives each painting its unique glowing quality. Artists will discover different ways of mixing and blending paint with unusual materials, collage techniques, fun printing methods, mark-making with found objects, and original ways to incorporate homemade stencils and stamps into their work. Helen leads the reader through her exciting range of techniques using charcoal, gesso, oil pastels, wet and dry media, printing and mark-making materials, and collage.Trade ReviewThis is a truly glorious book! Packed with inspiration and rich illustrations Helen’s passion for mixed media shines through on every page. As well as the demonstrations and stunning examples of finished works, the content is organised under four broad areas: The Art of the Abstract, Materials and Tools, Mixing the Media, Varnishing and Completing. Within these key areas there are pages of detailed examples, sharing inspiration, how to play with materials, and the most creative sources of mark-making; how just by looking around your home you can find so many items to use e.g. forks, pastry cutters, toy building bricks, combs, bottle tops, sponges and so much more! Helen adopts the same approach with print making, from creating stencils, to making your own stamps, again using household items. But it is the richness of colour that makes this book such a delight and the freedom of using mixed media in such innovative and delightful ways. As a source of inspiration, The Innovative Artist: Abstracts and Mixed Media is outstanding, Helen has a created a book which will encourage experimentation by artists of all ages and abilities. We absolutely loved it! Highly recommended! -- Kaye Thorne * EscapeLearnCreate.co.uk *A must-have for anyone interested in creating abstract art. I am new to art and found this book invaluable. The explanations of colour, composition, design and interpretation were easy to follow and the processes and techniques of collating, stamping, mark making and creating texture have inspired me to have a go at all of these. Well worth the (very reasonable) cover price. -- Diane Hicklin * Amazon Customer Review *Mixed-media artist Kaminsky specializes in exploring materials and techniques as she works through her own journey as a self-taught artist, and here shares some of the possibilities she’s investigated so far. Starting with an overview of colour, composition, design, interpretation, and process, Kaminsky explains the underpinnings of her work, with an approach designed to suit those just getting started or to serve as context for more- experienced artists. As is fitting for the variety of media represented, a significant portion of the book is devoted to materials, tools, and an assortment of techniques including collage, veiling, lifting, transparency, printing, and mark making. The author’s artwork is featured throughout, and while she uses a variety of techniques, her art style is recognizable, with bold, layered colours that are sustained through a variety of subject matter. For readers wishing to explore a range of techniques and enjoy the inspiration of a skilled artist’s work, this book will provide instruction as well as a jumping-off point for their own artistic journeys. -- Anne Heidemann * Booklist, February Issue *The Innovative Artist is a series from Search Press that aims to bring to the reader a selection of artists who are at the forefront of media or techniques. Helen Kaminsky is a first-time author whose work in abstract covers a wide variety of techniques, media and styles. Interest in abstraction has taken off in recent years and has been served by a progression of excellent books that are, however, generally basic in their approach. This is the first that starts from an avowedly higher level and assumes that its audience will have an understanding of the basic working methods. This does not mean that explanations are missing or skimped and there are plenty of examples, exercises and demonstrations that you'd expect from a publisher of instructional books. If you're serious about abstract painting, this is a book that will, in return, take you seriously and fulfil your requirements. -- Henry Malt * The Artist *Part of the Innovative Artist series, which pushes the boundaries of art, professional artist, Helen Kaminsky, explores the creative possibilities of mixed media, showing how layers of imagery and texture can add unique qualities to your work. Areas covered include collage techniques, printing methods, mark making with found objects, homemade stencils and stamps as well as a mix of wet and dry media. Demonstrations throughout the book will allow you to follow Helen's processes to achieve her glowing paintings. * Leisure Painter *With the popularity of abstract painting showing no sign of abating (there was a time when books on it were a drag on the market), there has for some time been space for a book that comes between the simple project-based approach and the more academic, analytical tomes. And here we have a thoroughly practical book aimed at the serious artist who has mastered the basics and is ready to move on to more advanced techniques and interpretations. Rather than pitching straight into the dual aspects of the book’s title, Helen first deals with abstraction – colour, composition, design and interpretation, with each section having an accompanying demonstration that manages to be straightforward without being annoyingly elementary. This augurs well for the book’s balance between simplicity and taking its subject and its readers seriously. The matter of media is now introduced, with textures, pastes, gels, watercolour, inks and acrylics all coming into the picture – or do I mean mix? This is where things start to get exciting and where the book absolutely justifies its inclusion in the Innovative Artist series. Work here takes the form of examples and shorter exercises because Helen’s aim is to get and help you to develop your own vision and voice. Where project-based books will have you completing the author’s idea of a painting, the intention here is to give you ideas to work off and to spark the imagination. Helen deals with a broad and complex subject, but the book never feels intimidating or inaccessible, but rather draws you in, eager to find out more. An added bonus is that the binding is sewn rather than glued, which is unusual outside hardbacks. As a result, the book falls open easily in the hands and the pages are easy to view and read. -- Henry Malt * Artbookreview.net *This thorough and carefully explained guide examines not just the technical aspects but also what abstraction is and how it speaks to both the artist and the viewer. Helen looks at sources of inspiration as well as the creative process where ideas are translated into shapes, forms and colours. * Paint & Create, March 2023 *This is a truly glorious book! Packed with inspiration and rich illustrations Helen’s passion for mixed media shines through on every page. As well as the demonstrations and stunning examples of finished works, the content is organised under four broad areas; The Art of the Abstract, Materials and Tools, Mixing the Media, Varnishing and Completing. Within these key areas, there are pages of detailed examples, sharing inspiration, how to play with materials, and the most creative sources of mark-making; how just by looking around your home you can find so many items to use e.g. forks, pastry cutters, toy building bricks, combs, bottle tops, sponges and so much more! Helen adopts the same approach with printmaking, from creating stencils, to making your own stamps, again using household items. But it is the richness of colour that makes this book such a delight and the freedom of using mixed media in such innovative and delightful ways. As a source of inspiration, The Innovative Artist: Abstracts and Mixed Media is outstanding, Helen has created a book which will encourage experimentation by artists of all ages and abilities. We absolutely loved it! Highly Recommended! -- Kaye Thorne * www.escapelearncreate.co.uk *Table of ContentsIntroduction 6, Inspiration 10, Demonstration: The Toolmaker 12, The art of the abstract 18, Colour 20, Demonstration: Rock Strata 28, Demonstration: The Meeting of the Waters 30, Composition 36, Demonstration: Playtime with Matisse 40, Design 42, Demonstration: Rocky Road 42, Interpretation 46, Demonstration: Pollen for the Bees 46, My working process 52, Demonstration: Cottage on a Hillside 57, Materials and tools 60, Mixing the media 72, Creating backgrounds 74, Demonstration: New Directions 80, Demonstration: An Artist’s Garden 87, Demonstration: A Different Perspective 95, Collage 100, Demonstration: Retro City 114, Veiling and lifting 120, Demonstration: Watermelon Woman 122, Transparency 130, Printing 134, Mark-making 144, Demonstration: Red Lilies 168, Varnishing and completing 174, Index 176, Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisWatch an artwork grow on your knitting needles...The colours, the patterns, the size just about everything about B rbel Salet's colourwork shawls is magnificent. B rbel has been designing shawls for more than 20 years up until now her patterns were only available as part of knittings kits including the wool. In her first book she makes her intricate designs available to the broad knitting world. Step by step she guides the readers through finding an combining the right colours and knitting these beautiful works of art.

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Book SynopsisYou will be spoilt for choice with this collection of more than 60 designs, including famous city scenes, wilderness landscapes and people from around the world - celebrating the beauty and diversity of our planet. This colour-by-numbers book includes finished examples in the back of the book, as well as a flip-out colour key on the backflap. Simply match up the number on the image to the colour in the key and make your artwork come to life! ABOUT THE SERIES:The bestselling Arcturus Colour by Numbers Collection features peaceful and enchanting designs from an array of artists, printed on thick, high-quality paper and including a handy flip-out colour key.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to Dungeon Academy, where monsters and creatures train for the dark world that awaits just beyond the Dungeon walls.Something BIG has come knocking on the gates of Dungeon Academy! The undefeated Waterdeep Dragons have arrived for the Tourney of Terror games, which happens every fifty years and features every monster's favourite sport: Goreball!The Dungeon Academy Flumphs are outnumbered, outsized, and outmonstered! But our hero, Zelli Stormclash (a forbidden human, secretly disguised as a minotaur), is no stranger to impossible odds. Just a few weeks ago, Zelli and her crew, the Danger Club, came face-to-face with a maniacal necromancer and his army of undead!If this wasn't enough to raise scales Zelli's reoccurring nightmare of a dark entity annihilating her world may be more than just a bad dream. Something sinister is lurking in the halls of the academy, and only Zelli seems to notice. But when Zelli uncovers a dark past hidden beneath Dungeon Academy, she unlocks something

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Book SynopsisColor your favorite whimisical and adorable pieces from acclaimed artist Camilla d'Errico. In Best of Pop Manga Coloring Book, you'll find magical mermaids, curious creatures, dazzling dragons, and adorable anime-inspired characters all drawn in Camilla's signature Pop Surrealism style. Featuring 80 of the best pieces from Camilla's previous four coloring books, you can revisit and reimagine favorite characters as well as bring your own artistic flair to those new to you. Select illustrations feature mesmerizing patterned backgrounds for even more coloring fun! Printed in black-and-white on non-bleed paper, this is the perfect pop manga playground for your creativity to run wild.

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Book SynopsisThis first volume of The LEGO Power Functions Idea Book, Machines and Mechanisms, showcases small projects to build with LEGO Technic gears, motors, gadgets, and other moving elements. You ll find hundreds of clever, buildable mechanisms, each one demonstrating a key building technique or mechanical principle. You ll learn to build sliding doors, grasping claws, rack-and-pinion mechanisms, and ball-shooting devices of every sort! Each model includes a list of required parts and colorful photographs that guide you through the build without the need for step-by-step instructions. As you build, you ll explore the principles of simple machines, gear systems, power translation, and more.Trade Review"Brimful of high quality images on beautiful glossy paper."—HispaBrick"Yoshihito is an amazing LEGO builder and it is truly a gift that he is sharing these ideas with the global LEGO community!"—Milluzzi Labs"Each model is built with pieces in a wide range of colours, making it easier to see what parts are used and how they are connected. Pictures from different angles of each build provide enough information to ‘reverse engineer’ all of the contraptions for even the most inexperienced builder."—TechnicBRICKs“Yoshihito Isogawa's books are a wonderful learning guide for young mindstorm and/or lego technic enthusiasts. I have used his series for years to train my First Lego League teams on simple machines.”—S. Gedney, Amazon reviewer

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Book SynopsisGareth Moore (Author) Dr Gareth Moore is the internationally bestselling author of a wide range of brain-training and puzzle books for both children and adults, including The Mindfulness Puzzle Book, The Great British Puzzle Book, Stay Sharp! and The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book. His books have sold millions of copies in the UK alone, and have been published in over thirty different languages. He is also the creator of online brain-training site BrainedUp.com, and runs the daily puzzle site PuzzleMix.com.Find him online at DrGarethMoore.com, on Twitter as @DrGarethMoore, and at YouTube.com/@DrGarethTim Beanland (Author) Dr Tim Beanland is Head of Knowledge and Learning at Alzheimer's Society, where he's been since 2010. He is a media spokesperson for the Society and regularly appears in broadcast and print. In his day job Tim leads a team who create content to help people live well with dementia. Tim holds a PhD in evolutionary biology and BA in biochemistry from Cambridge University. He now lives in Winchester with his family.

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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 Synopsis In this accessible collection of creative projects, Rachel Hazell shares exciting paper crafting techniques to develop your bookbinding skills. After explaining the tools and materials needed, Rachel takes you through each project with step-by-step instructions.Different techniques for cutting and folding are demonstrated, and, once you are happy with the various techniques, you will then begin to bind your own books with stitches such as ladder, dash and chain. Projects include The Slit Book, A Concertina with Pockets and The Three-Hole Pamphlet Stitch, which can then be developed further to create unique and personal handmade notebooks, books and keepsakes that are not only fun and satisfying to make, but also make wonderful gifts.So whether you have already tried your hand at bookbinding or are a complete beginner, Rachel''s knowledge and passion will inspire you to explore the many possibilities of bookart.

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Book Synopsis10,000 Crocheted Hats is a fun and clever flip-page instruction book for designing and building your own unique headwear creations.

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate Japanese knitting and crochet stitch bible—now available for English-speaking crafters!1000 Japanese Knitting & Crochet Stitches is a treasure trove of needlecraft patterns and motifs for experienced knitters and crocheters seeking to create and better understand the infinite variety of their craft. This Japanese reference work is beloved by knitters the world over, and the English version will allow even more crafters to enjoy these techniques.This dictionary includes 700 original knitting stitch patterns and 300 original crochet patterns that have inspired many modern Japanese knitwear designs. You'll find classic lacy, cable, Aran, Fair Isle, Nordic, ethnic patterns; geometric, botanical and animal motifs; and so much more. This one-stop reference has detailed stitch diagrams showing how to execute over 60 different knitting stitches and over 40 different crochet stitches. Each pattern is charted with a delineation of the pattern repeat.Like Tuttle's other bestselling Japanese knitting dictionaries—including Hitomi Shida's Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible—this one includes an introduction by Japanese knitting guru Gayle Roehm, which helps those who are new to Japanese knitting navigate the differences between the Japanese and Western styles of knitting and crochet.Trade Review"This is a translation of the legendary Japanese stitch dictionary originally published in 1992. There are 700 knit stitches and 300 crochet stitches. Japanese stitch patterns are distinct and original, and even the easiest stitches will elevate your knitting. Go on--make everything you knit just a little bit more beautiful." --Jillian Moreno, Modern Daily Knitting Blog

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Book SynopsisThis new, expanded, fully updated and revised, edition of 'Secrets of Professional Tournament Poker' is a landmark in poker publishing. Originally published in two volumes in 2011 and 2012 this was both a critical and commercial success. Over the last decade, the understanding of poker has changed dramatically and this new edition fully reflects current thinking on the game. This book will give readers a thorough understanding of everything they need to know about playing tournaments and Jonathan Little is undoubtedly the person best qualified to impart this information. The book is split into seven sections: 1) How Tournaments Work –This explains why tournaments are a highly profitable form of poker and examines the basic concepts that need to be mastered. 2) Playing Deep Stacked –This deals with situations where (most) players have stacks of 50 big blinds or more. All situations are dealt with including pre-flop and all three post-flop streets. There is further information on general topics at this stack depth. 3) Playing Mid Stacked –This deals with situations where the basic stack depth is between 27 and 50 big blinds. These situations are tricky because with the shorter stack, players are often going all-in. This means that very clear adjustments are required compared to the deeper stack strategies. 4) Playing Short Stacked –This section focuses on play below 27 big blinds. Now play is almost exclusively focused on the possiblity of players going all-in. Knowing the correct ranges and plays here is vital to maximise your chances for tournament survival. 5) The Late Stages –As the prospect of serious prize money looms, huge adjustments need to be made. How to play on the bubble and concepts such as risk premium and the Independent Chip Model are fundamental to maximising your chance of landing a major prize and they are all thoroughly explained. 6) Hand Examples –This will test your understanding of everything you have learnt so far. 7) Other Considerations –You can improve your tournament results by also working on your general attitude and approach. This section encompasses all the non-technical aspects of playing, including learning, the mental approach, tells and practical tips. Jonathan Little has dedicated himself to educating players who are keen to improve their poker strategy, and in 2020, he was awarded the prestigious title of Global Poker Index “Poker Personality of the Year” – voted for by the poker-playing public. As well as being an immensely successful professional player with over $7,000,000 in live tournament cashes, Jonathan runs the highly respected coaching site pokercoaching.com. By interacting regularly with his students, he has developed a clear understanding of how to explain important concepts in a language that can be easily understood by players of all skill levels. The result is Secrets of Professional Tournament Poker – the definitive guide to modern tournament play.

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Book SynopsisWhittling Woodland Animals introduces the simple art of whittling with 15 wilderness creatures to create from scratch. The relaxing and rewarding craft of whittling is synonymous with a woodland setting, which provides the ideal subject matter for this new book from seasoned woodcarver, Peter Benson. Intricately carved and infused with character, this collection of 15 whittled woodland creatures makes a perfect beginner’s guide to the hobby. Making delightful gifts and trinkets for nature lovers, you’ll want to carve every single animal in the book. The main tools and techniques are clearly explained, how to carve safely and clear step-by-step instructions for each animal. A handy campfire-friendly size, simply grab your whittling kit and head out into the woods to while away the hours. 15 wilderness creatures to whittle from scratch Comprehensive techniques Handy size for taking out on outdoor adventures Ideal gifts for friends and family Projects suitable for all abilities Bestselling author of Whittling Handbook (40,000 units) and Woodland Whittling (10,000 units) Table of ContentsBear Hare Weasel Owl Fox Frog Snake Hedgehog Harvest mouse Squirrel Badger Hawk Mountain lion Chipmunk Raccoon

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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 SynopsisEvery vintage-obsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. The follow-up to the popular Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing and Gertie Sews Vintage Casual, Gertie’s Ultimate Dress Book is packed with all the information and patterns you could ever need to create a wardrobe filled with stunning vintage frocks. The book begins with all the essential techniques for dressmaking and includes instructions and patterns for 23 dresses for a variety of occasions. Elements of each pattern can be mixed and matched, allowing readers to customise the bodice, skirt, sleeves, pockets and details of each dress for a truly unique creation.

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Book SynopsisTimelessly popular 'boho' friendship bracelets reinvented for an adult audience. Original projects follow the ultra- hot trend of bracelet making. It uses readily available, inexpensive materials and enhancements. Transform ordinary friendship bracelets from school memories to chic contemporary pieces you'll be proud to wear. Inside "Friendship Bracelets All Grown-Up" you'll find dozens of stylish designs and easy techniques for making beautiful bracelets with embroidery, floss and hemp. There are cool patterns for making chevrons, stripes, waves, diamonds, and more, with step-by-step instructions for each knot pattern. Gorgeous colour photographs illustrate variations in every style, from classic and natural to playful and eclectic. Stack your bracelets for a boho arm party, and embellish them with beads and buttons. Whatever your style, "Friendship Bracelets All Grown-Up" will help you to create exactly the look you want.

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Book SynopsisLet your love of colouring run wild with this stunning collection of more than 60 colour-by-number pictures. From tropical sunsets and mountain scenes to bird life and wild animals, this book celebrates the natural world in all its variety. Each image is numbered so that, by following the key, you can add colour and make the picture come to life.Colouring by numbers has opened up a world of creativity for millions of people. With a little patience and care, you can hone your colouring skills to create great-looking images.The numbers in the images correspond to the numbered colour key on the inside of this flap. Spend some time matching your set of coloured pencils to the colours in the key - you can even label each pencil with a number to make things easier. You will find fully coloured versions of all the images inside the cover.

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Book SynopsisJigsaw puzzle (30 pieces).

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