Hobbies, Games & Quizzes Books
Octopus Publishing Group Crap Snap: A Card Game for Poop Lovers
Book SynopsisGet ready to be gleefully grossed out with this fabulous version of the classic game of Snap Match the number twos for fun and giggles with your pals Time: Depends how regular you are Number of players: 2+ Includes: 52 playing cards, plus an instruction card Age: 16+ (but a maturity age of 4+) Assembly required? As if! Batteries required? I'd be worried if it did! Poop is hilarious and Snap is excellent fun, so what happens when you combine the two and take the trouble to make it rhyme? You get Crap Snap, that's what! Crap Snap is all about speed, spontaneity and paying close attention to the crap-themed words on the cards and being the first to shout "crap snap"! What's that number two saying to you? Well, it's saying that crap is where it's at and this pan-jamming party game is the most fun you can have off the toilet. Who knew that poop could be so much fun? It'll leave you and your opponents laughing and gagging in equal measure.
£7.97
Quadrille Publishing Ltd Floristry
Book SynopsisFrom simple bouquets and wreaths to impressive tablescapes, Floristry is a modern and practical handbook that will take you through all the essential steps to creating beautiful floral arrangements. Beautifully photographed throughout, this essential guide demystifies the art of floristry through simple, easy-to-follow instructions, defined by Milli Proust’s unique sense of style. Featuring 14 seasonal, sustainable projects, discover how to create with confidence, experiment with color and texture, and add a touch of nature into your life.The Grower's Guide is a brand new gardening series for those who seek an approachable and accessible insight into the wonderful world of flower growing and floral arranging.
£12.60
GMC Publications Weekend Makes Embroidery with Buttons
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£14.44
Random House USA Inc Modern Watercolor Botanicals: A Creative Workshop
Book SynopsisUnwind and get creative as you learn all about watercolor painting one of the fastest-growing activities for everyday adults who are looking for a hobby to easily relax and relieve stress! Modern Watercolor Botanicals is a comprehensive guide for all skill levels beginner to advanced that teaches everything you need to know about watercolor using easy-to-follow diagrams, pictures, and instructions. Learn how to paint and advance your skills using pieces of beautiful, traceable artwork, including detailed wildflowers, shade tropical leaves, eucalyptus wreaths, and more. Lessons in Modern Watercolor Botanicals include: Instructions for every skill level: beginner, intermediate, and advanced Easy-to-follow diagrams, pictures, and instructions Each lesson builds upon skills learned in the previous lessons 15 pieces of traceable artwork to paint, no drawing experience required! Lessons that promote focus and mindfulness and help you reduce stress through the enjoyment of the artistic process All you need to know to create frame-worthy masterpieces and thoughtful gifts Prompts, challenges, and ideas to take your creativity to the next level Author Sarah Simon (@themintgardener), a Seattle-based artist who leads sold-out watercolor workshops across the U.S., shares everything she teaches her students in this book. She also answers some of the most common questions from watercolor artists at all levels: What tools do I need? How do I mix interesting colors? How do I create shape, movement, and definition in my piece? How do I find my own creative style? Delve into Modern Watercolor Botanicals to develop your skills and form your own unique artistic approach to the world of modern watercolor!Trade Review"If you're thinking about experimenting with watercolor and/or gouache, look no further. Sarah's stunning imagery paired with thorough and extensive direction will bring you back again and again. It's a must-have staple for both beginners, hobbyists, and professional creatives." -Peggy Dean, Best-selling Author, Illustrator, Designer, Founder of The Pigeon Letters "Sarah has penned (and painted) the complete book of watercolor & gouache for anyone ready to dive into the wonderful world of painting. From mindfulness to technique, this book is not only an introduction to painting but a complete guide to the skilled art of color movement and blending. Sarah's botanical imagery is captivating and her descriptive instructions dance across the page as fluidly as her art. What a wonderful way to spend a season immersed in watercolor, what an incredibly inspiring how-to book." -The Crafter's Box
£15.99
Idea & Design Works The Best of The Beauty of Horror: Another
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£18.24
Hoaki World's Best Typography: The 44th Annual of the
Book SynopsisThe World’s Best Typography: The Yearbook of the Type Directors Club of NY is a bible of inspiration for typography practitioners and enthusiasts. Within its pages, top creatives as well as publishers and students can find role models, fresh trends, inspiring content and new sources of inspiration. Readers will be inspired by the intersection of craftsmanship and creation, of classical skills and trailblazing innovations. Here, trends are identified and set, as the 750 awarding- winning designs and 35 new fonts clearly illustrate. Designers from all over the world compete to appear in the book. Previously divided into two competitions, one each for Communications Design and Typeface Design, the program is now a single competition consisting of three disciplines: Type Design, Typography and, for the first time, Lettering, which has its own jury. The Award for Typographic Excellence is the ticket to the best agencies in the world. The yearbook also reflects the latest typography trends, sets standards, is a collector’s item and distinguishes its owners as visual thought leaders.
£999.99
Chronicle Books Sheepology 1000 Piece Puzzle
Book SynopsisThis charming and delightful 1000-piece illustrated puzzle features nine colorful sheep breeds from around the world, in a lively pasture farm scene. From the Bluefaced Leicester to the California Red to the Racka and the Ouessant, Sheepology 1000-Piece Puzzle showcases nine distinct and delightful sheep breeds from around the world in a fun pasture scene. Each of the sprightly sheep featured in this charmingly illustrated jigsaw puzzle have a unique design and big personality, making them a joy to assemble. Examine each sheep and identify its species to bring an educational touch to your puzzling. Ideal for game night or a cozy weekend activity, you will love assembling these high-quality pieces and getting lost in the vibrant images of illustrator Camilla Pintonato, the talented artist also behind the 1,000-piece farm scene puzzles Chickenology and Pigology. This puzzle assemble
£15.36
St. Martin's Publishing Group Mythographic Color and Discover Wild Summer
Book SynopsisRevel in a sun-kissed kingdom of wild imagination Enter a summertime exploration of endless illusion. Mythographic Color and Discover: Wild Summer is an entrancing safari through wondrous habitats and luminous dream worlds in larger-than-life detail. Make your way through tendrilled jungles to reveal mystical tree frogs and elephants with monarch wings. Explore gemstone-crusted beaches with basking otters, enthralling dunes where majestic camels reign, and tropical manatee realms that float between what?s real and imagined. Add rays of color to more than 45 hand-drawn daydreams in Mythographic Color and Discover: Wild Summer.- Uncover a radiant world of wild creatures in spectacular detail- Color across your imagination with fauna in metamorphosis and summery universes- Cast your artistic vision onto each mind-bending illustration
£19.82
The School of Life Press Games for Grown-ups: 40 activities to deepen and
Book SynopsisWe are used to thinking of good conversation as the glue that holds friendships together, but we shouldn’t forget the immense value of playing games, with some of the same spirit of fun and adventure that we once deployed when we were children. Here is a pack of forty activities to draw us away from static conversation. Among other things, we will build a fort together, dance in surprising ways, deliver funeral orations, practise our acting skills, and play some entertaining (but kindly) pranks. The games are an invitation to cast aside reserve and get in touch with neglected imaginative aspects of ourselves. They are a reminder that friendship doesn’t only require talking; it thrives just as much on the lighthearted but significant business of playing together. Examples Inanimate Impressions Imitation, as Aristotle knew, is an activity humans find pleasurable and meaningful. This perhaps explains our delight in impressions. Ordinarily, we impersonate living creatures – friends, celebrities or animals. But this game takes a slightly different approach. Each guest should attempt to impersonate an inanimate object – a grandfather clock, or a dot-matrix printer, or a blender – using sounds and gestures. At the end, the group as a whole should elect a winner who has most uncannily captured the likeness of the object.
£19.20
Random House USA Inc Quilting Adventures: Modern Quilt Blocks and
Book SynopsisA pick-your-own-style quilt book featuring 30+ quilt blocks, 8 quilt top layout formulas, and all the math done for you so you can focus on creating your own design!In this design-it-yourself quilt book, the quilter is in the driver’s seat, empowering you to decide what size, layout, and combinations of blocks you want to use to create your own one-of-a-kind quilt. Unlike a traditional book of quilt patterns, this book does not prescribe a design. Instead, Quilting Adventures gives you a range of block options that all work together so that you can pick and choose and mix and match those blocks to create your own unique design. The book encourages and supports you, the quilter, as you explore designing your own pattern, providing all the tedious legwork (a.k.a. the math) so that you can focus on creating a final design that is all your own. In addition there will also be a suite of pre-designed patterns as inspiration for anyone who prefers a little extra structure to start. Quilting Adventures includes:• 30+ modern quilt block designs• 8 quilt top layout formulas• 9 patterns that you can follow or use to help inspire your own design• All the math & worksheets you need to get started• Instructions that are easy to follow for beginners and advanced beginnersWhether you're a beginning quilter or an experienced maker looking for a fun, new challenge, Quilting Adventures will give you the confidence to create beautiful, modern quilts that are uniquely your own.Trade Review"Amanda shares her journey into quilting and some of her challenges, which will connect with the reader. This book is ideal and should be used as a part of your process because it provides all that you need to create your quilt." —Vernita Naylor for Readers' Favorite"Quilting Adventures is not your average quilt block book. Amanda provides readers with the creative freedom and confidence to think outside of the block (pun intended), and design and make their own, one-of-a-kind quilt top compositions. The clear, step-by-step instructions and quilt math all worked out makes this the perfect book for those that are feeling adventurous and thinking of dipping their toes into quilt design, and for seasoned quilters and designers that want to put something unique effortlessly."–Wendy Chow, author of Urban Quilting
£16.00
The School of Life Press Untranslatable Words
Book SynopsisWe’re hugely dependent on language to express how we really feel, and yet words often feel curiously vague or frustratingly inaccurate. There are lots of moods, needs and feelings that our own language has not yet properly pinned down. The perfect word - even if it comes from abroad - helps us explain ourselves to other people, and its existence quietly reassures us (and everyone else) that a state of mind is not really rare, just rarely spoken of. This set of cards define some of our favourite words from the world’s languages and married them up with complementary images to create cards that bring some of our most important feelings into focus. We’ve created them to prompt greater reflection about the nature of language and the emotions. Example Cards: DUENDE (Spanish): A heightened sense of emotion created by a moving piece of art. FORELSKET (Norwegian): The euphoric feeling at the beginning of love. We can’t believe someone so perfect has wandered into our lives. They enhance and complete us. We might report: ‘I was overpowered by forelsket as our fingers interlaced…’
£19.20
THAMES & KOSMOS Great White Shark
Book SynopsisThis anatomy model kit allows you to put together, piece-by-piece, a model of the internal and external parts of the Great White Shark. Constructing the body in this way teaches the user about the internal structure of this cartilaginous predatory fish and how the organs work together, allowing an insight into this important species and evolution itself.
£35.63
Random House Worlds Stranger Things The Official Coloring Book Season
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£17.74
Faber & Faber Everything to Play For
Book Synopsis''Top Bins! A personal best, a lap record and a hole in one for when rain has stopped play.'' ALAN DAVIES''The trivia book of the season . . . magnificent.'' SPECTATORDid you know that Henry VIII owned the first pair of football boots? Or that David Attenborough is responsible for yellow tennis balls?Everything to Play For is the curious story of us and sport. It''s about our mind-blowingly determined attempts to be the fastest, the strongest, the most skilful. In this endlessly entertaining tale of play and belonging, astonishing violence and jaw-dropping cheating, we learn what led ancient Egyptian athletes to have their spleens removed and discover why Michael Palin was disqualified from a conker tournament. Crossing millennia, continents and cultures, Harkin and Ptaszynski the brainy researchers for BBC''s QI and co-hosts of No Such Thing As A Fish show us sport as we've never seen it before.**<
£13.49
Annie's Learn to Crochet Gansey Dishcloths
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£10.44
C & T Publishing Zero Waste Quilting
Book SynopsisCraft stunning quilts while being resource-savvy. Revolutionize your approach to quilting by eliminating fabric waste and embracing sustainable crafting. Each project serves as a catalyst for additional projects, using all the scraps and leftovers. This mindful approach intentional fabric buying, using what you have, augmenting as needed, and minimizing waste embraces purposeful designs in a collection of beautiful projects. Zero Waste Quilting offers practical insights into sustainable crafting by exploring how to use your stash, shop responsibly, and evaluate leftover fabric. As a bonus, you'll find resources for additional reading, informed viewing, and profiles of shops offering responsibly sourced fabric. Make every stitch count by bridging the gap between crafting and being environmentally conscious.
£15.29
Globe Pequot Colorful Crochet Cables
Book SynopsisDon''t be afraid to mix colors and cables!The often-repeated advice that it is best to choose solid-color yarns when you crochet cables is not always true. With a little bit of knowledge and planning, you can crochet beautiful Celtic cables and enhance the design with your choice of a multicolored yarn. Author Noelle R. B. Stiles is a vision scientist at the University of Southern California and has done extensive research into the art and science of color play (so that you don''t have to!). What she brings to this book is the practical side of color usage. She gives you a broad look at how colors and designs work together and illustrates how color choices affect the final outcome of your crochet pieces. She specifically sets out to prove that multicolored yarns should not be sidelined in your textured crochet pieces and can be used to great advantage. With practical examples and 20 patterns, she shows how crochet designs can feature both a multicolored yarn and an int
£17.99
Search Press Ltd Knitwear from Finland
Book SynopsisA stylish and cozy collection of 21 stunning garments to knit, based on the timeless designs of Niina Laitinen.
£16.99
Cathy Perlmutter Scrap Cities
£20.69
Viz Media Naruto Shippuden: The Official Coloring Book
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£13.49
Routledge Conservation of Books
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£43.99
Sasquatch Books Mending Life: A Handbook for Repairing Clothes
Book SynopsisLearn the art of visible mending—a joyful, meditative, and restorative practice—to repair the clothes and belongings you love! Mending Life, a beautiful modern sewing and mending guide with vibrant, full-color illustrations woven throughout, encourages us to break free from the fast fashion industry by repairing our clothes rather than discarding them. Along with DIY and how-to illustrations and tutorials, you’ll find heartfelt stories by authors Nina and Sonya Montenegro (creators of the popular @TheFarWoods) that encourage you to change your consumption habits, celebrate a sustainable, intentional lifestyle, demonstrate mending as a powerful act that not only strengthens the object we are repairing, but ourselves as well. Beginners and Seasoned Sewers will find:Basic Mending Skills - how to thread a needle, how to tie knots, and basic stitches Sashiko - a striking Japanese hand-sewing technique for reinforcement and decoration Darning - plain weave, swiss weave, crocheted patch, knitted patch, and needle-felted patch Patching - the best three ways to patch holes how-to guide Mending Tutorials by Item - down jackets, shirt cuffs, and linen Other Common Repairs - snags, buttons, belt loops, leggings, pant pockets, and more Sewing Beyond Mending - hemming pants, taking garments in, and adding pockets Extend the life of your favorite clothes and beloved household items with mending with this timeless and practical guide to cherishing and caring for our belongings.Trade ReviewSelected by Powell's Books "30 Books We Can't Wait to Read in 2020"“In this thoughtful and gorgeously illustrated book, Nina and Sonya Montenegro remind us what our grandmothers taught us: that mending is a radical exercise, both in its creative play and in its role in fighting consumerism and waste. For anyone who yearns to mend but needs helpful advice, this is the coziest book you’ll ever own.”—Lisa Congdon, artist and author“[Mending Life] positions making things by hand as a path to a less consumerist, more centered, maybe even more spiritual existence.”—Publishers Weekly“Mending Life is equal parts illustrated textile repair primer and gentle prescription for fixing our fraught relationships with the planet and each other.”—Yes! Magazine“With a guiding mantra that 'There’s nothing broken that can’t be fixed,' this very accessible guide will encourage readers to look with hopeful possibility at their well-worn, well-loved clothes.”—Booklist “This powerful book, full of care and gratitude, will inspire you to give new love and attention to the objects in your wardrobe. But it will also awaken you, challenging you to rethink your outlook on the world and your role in it.”—Anna Brones, author of Fika and Live Lagom"A book to use long after the first reading. Like the garments the authors so carefully tend to, these pages are sure to take on the stains of well-worn, well-loved readings."—Library Journal“Mending Life walks newbie sewers through the process of mending their clothing in visible, stylish ways.” —Portland Monthly “It is so refreshing to read through this beautifully organized and illustrated book. It will inspire you to take the time to engage with your second skin in a manner that was almost lost to the tsunami of fast fashion. Regenerating your wardrobe with your own two hands is an act that gives the planet an opportunity to rest and repair itself." —Rebecca Burgess, founder of Fibershed and author of Fibershed and Harvesting Color “This is a heartwarming tribute to generations before us as much as it is a practical and mindful toolkit for learning to repair our belongings. You’ll be well equipped to tackle any snag, hole, or frayed end. A patch we mend into our favorite jeans becomes a thoughtful story about what we value. This is a book to treasure.” —Andrea Marie Sanders, meditation teacher and artist“Mending Life invites us back into real care and love for the material world, and by extension, all the worlds of our experience.” —Charles Eisenstein, author of Sacred Economics, The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is Possible, and Climate—A New Story
£17.59
Inspirations Studios Life in Seasons
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£33.60
Insight Editions Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before
Book SynopsisWeave magic into your knits with the first-ever Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas knitting guide, featuring more than 25 patterns inspired by the strange and creepy characters of Tim Burton’s beloved classic.Become your own mad scientist and knit to life the quirky characters and creepy costumes inspired by Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. Inspired by the characters of Jack Skellington, Sally, Dr. Finkelstein, Zero, Oogie Boogie, the Mayor, Sandy Claws, and more, these patterns feature a mix of dark and vibrant knits and glow-in-the-dark yarn in celebration of the melding of Halloween and Christmas in this classic film. Oogie Boogie and Zero stuffies come to life with the help of your knitting needles, and clothing, home décor, holiday decorations, and more will transport you to the moonlit hills, dark cemeteries, and eerie cobblestone streets of Tim Burton’s stop-motion world. Featuring more than 25 wickedly creative knits pictured in stunning full-color photography, this book includes patterns suited for beginner and advanced knitters alike. Patterns for Sally’s slouchy socks and Sandy Claw’s Christmas stocking are ideal for new knitters, while more advanced projects like Sally’s patchwork dress will satisfy longtime crafters. Plus, this book includes original sketches, film stills, and other behind-the-scenes goodies that are sure to satisfy the most die-hard of Tim Burton fans.
£30.40
HarperCollins Publishers True or False
Book SynopsisThe fun-filled quiz book that kids and the whole family will enjoy!Sort the fact from the fiction with this interactive game book, bursting with 300 true or false statements. Quiz family and friends, bust common myths and clear up misunderstandings on everything from animals to science, space, food, music, sports and more!Are bats really blind?Will an apple a day actually keep the doctor away?Is Mount Everest in fact the world's tallest mountain?Jam-packed with brain-busting facts and tons of colourful photos it is sure to get you questioning what you thought you knew!
£6.99
Hinkler Books Kaleidoscope Etch Art Creations Unicorn Magic
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£9.49
C & T Publishing Pinecone Quilts: Keeping Tradition Alive, Learn
Book SynopsisEducator and quilter Betty Ford-Smith keeps the tradition of pinecone quilts alive by passing on her process. Dive into the quilt’s rich history and get detailed instructions for creating one.
£15.29
Fox Chapel Publishing Vintage Vibe Quilts and Projects
Book SynopsisThis book appeals to both beginner to advanced quilters who enjoy designing and making quilts. Includes sections on how to get started, choosing your fabric, and the tools you need including thread, needles, scissors, and sandpaper boards. Blend the traditional art of hand-sewing a quilt with the modern twist of fabric and pattern choices.
£15.99
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. Cozy Stitches
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£17.84
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Plein Air Techniques for Artists
Book SynopsisTake your plein air artwork to the next level through easy-to-understand workshop-style lessons and skill-building exercises. In Plein Air Techniques for Artists, award-winning artist and respected workshop instructor Aimee Erickson demystifies how to capture a variety of light effects and guides you in strengthening your plein air skills through practice. This accessible book covers: Materials and gear. Gain a basic knowledge of the possibilities so you can keep your options open and your plein air process fresh. Composition and value. Explore the impact of proportion, color, value, line, edges, shape, and texture. Color. Consider how knowledge and intention, your color palette, and what you see—your perspective—take turns being in charge of the color game, inventing rules and finding solutions. Light effects. Learn how conditions of the day—how much light there is, Trade Review"Award-winning oil painter Erickson’s devotion to sharing her love of plein air painting techniques is clear from the first pages of this book. This resource is a great addition to crafts collections. Suitable for both experienced artists and novices interested in this artistic practice." * Library Journal *"Aimee Erickson demystifies how to capture a variety of light effects—from sunlight and shadow to nighttime—and every glisten and glimmer in between. Her friendly tone and accessible workshop-syyle lessons and skill-building exercises offer artists down-to-earth guidance on painting more effectively in natural light. Exceptional still lifes, figures and landscapes by noted contemporary plein air artists provide endless inspiration." * Artists Magazine *Table of ContentsCONTENTS Introduction Finding “The Zone” 1 MATERIALS AND GEAR What’s Your Medium? Brushes and Brushstrokes Supports: Canvas, Panels, and Paper Plein Air Painting Kit 2 COMPOSITION AND VALUE Making Interesting Compositions Black and White Sketchbook Exercise: Notan Value Exercise: Simplified Value Studies 3 COLOR Speaking of Color . . . Color Exercises Exercise: A Color Chart, Emphasizing Value Exercise: Color Ladders Limited Palettes Color Development of Value Studies SUNLIGHT AND SHADOW Seeing Skills: Shift Your Perception Light, Shadow, and Color Demonstration: Light and Shadow on Architecture Where to Start Exercise: The Color of Light Raking Light Technique: Stain It, Draw It, Paint It Perspective Foreground Solutions 5 INDIRECT LIGHT Dappled and Filtered Light Technique: Starting with a Mid-Tone Canvas Demonstration: Large Scale Work Demonstration: Dappled Afternoon Light Overcast Light Demonstration: A Two-Session Painting Technique: Cutting In Painting Makeover: Light and Shadow Relationships Technique: Using a Broad Brush Shade and Reflected Light 6 BACKLIGHT Rim Light Contre-Jour: Against the Light Transmitted Light Technique: A Loose Start Painting Makeover: Perspective
£17.09
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Big School of Drawing
Book SynopsisINTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SERIES, now in English! More than 2.3 million copies sold in 23 languages!Big School of Drawing allows beginning artists to get started drawing anything and everything, from flowers and still life to animals, people, landscapes, and more! Learn to develop your sketches from basic shapes, adding texture and shading step by step to create realistic, three-dimensional drawings. Perfect for beginners, this 192-page reference guide explains everything you need to get started, from choosing the right materials to basic drawing techniques and step-by-step lessons. Experiment with different pencils, drawing tools, and erasers as you learn to create depth and realism with shading techniques, perspective, and texture. Then follow along as you use those pencil techniques to create detailed drawings, step by easy step. With more than 1,000 step-by-step drawings for you to reference, Big STable of ContentsContents Basics Tools & Materials Getting Started Learning to See Starting with Sketches Beginning with Basic Shapes Warming Up Form & Shadow Simple Shapes Flowers Sketching Flowers Basic Flower Shapes Simple Flowers Tulips Rose & Water Drops Daffodil Carnation Dendrobium Fuchsia Primrose Hibiscus Hybrid Tea Rose Floribunda Rose Bearded Iris Landscapes Surfaces & Textures Perspective Tree Basics Tree Shapes Tree Trunks Root Patterns Branches & Boughs Majestic Oak Sycamore Lane Clouds Rocks Creek with Rocks Mountains Deserts Animals Drawing from Photographs Drawing from Life Drawing Animals Shading Techniques Rabbit Guinea Pig Squirrel Kangaroo Toucan Budgerigars Iguana Giraffe Elephant Baboon Chimpanzees Giant Panda Parrot Cats Feline Features Paws & Tails Tabby Cat Persian Cat Adult Cats Kittens Common Cat Behaviors Dogs Proportion & Anatomy Muzzles Doberman Pinscher Great Dane
£15.29
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. PickUp Bandweaving Designs
Book SynopsisA pattern and color sourcebook for weavers, featuring 288 brand new patterns for Baltic-style techniqueand 70 samples unleashing the power of color choices. A lifelong resource for pick-up bandweavers, this pattern and color sourcebook contains 288 new charts that can be mixed and matched creatively, plus photos of 70 woven sample bands that illustrate techniques to help weavers arrange their own colors beautifully. Teaches weavers designs for exquisite original bands woven in the Baltic-style pick-up technique found in many cultures; the tremendous variety that''s possible, even with narrow pick-up patterns that adhere closely to traditional design conventions; practical color approaches specifically related to bandweaving; and how the band design process works,for insights you can apply to designing your own patterns. Whether you weave bands on an inkle loom, a Scandinavian
£23.79
Quarto Publishing PLC The Cottage Life
Book SynopsisThe Cottage Life reflects our collective desire to escape the chaos of modern existence; to live with more purpose, more compassion and more joy. The Cottage Life is an essential guide to slow and simple living, inspired by the magical world of cottagecore. To follow the cottagecore aesthetic is to wear secondhand clothes that tell their own stories; to bake fresh bread and cakes, no matter how wonky the outcome; to spend time in nature, to observe and draw the plants, to breathe freshair and to connect with species beyond our own. It is taking the time to notice the seasons change, or to turn off your screen mindfully and pick up an old novel instead. It is lighting a fire on the first cool night of autumn and sipping a fresh cup of tea by the fireplace, or watching the first spring leaves unfurl after the long, dark winter.Celebrating t
£17.00
C & T Publishing Periodic Table of Embroidery Stitches Poster
Book SynopsisThis full-size 20 x 30 periodic table poster is a fun, useful, and colourful visual guide to over 190 embroidery stitches organized into 19 categories, like chain and blanket stitches.
£12.35
Quality Chess Key Elements of Chess Tactics
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£21.24
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd A Beginner’s Guide to Quilting: A Complete
Book SynopsisA complete quilting course for beginners, in 12 easy stages A Beginner's Guide to Quilting is the perfect introduction to this popular craft. Beginning with the 'Getting Started' section, quilting teacher Michael Caputo will show the tools and equipment, and demonstrate the sewing skills you will need, plus the basics of constructing your quilt. Section two is a series of 12 workshops, each introducing you to new skills, with a project at the end which enables you to practise what you have just learned. You'll learn about joining pre-cut squares, sashing, piecing and paper piecing, using templates, and the different types of appliqué. All through the workshops there are helpful hints on choosing colours and patterns, and there are illustrations of variations on the basic blocks to show how those choices will affect the end result. With step-by-step text and clear illustrations, you'll soon be making a table runner and cushion covers, before moving on to wall hangings, a cot quilt and a throw. The final project is a full-size bed quilt with elaborate stitching to really show off all your new skills.
£14.44
Independently Published Two Stitch Easy Knitting for Baby
£12.34
Adams Media Corporation Pretty Simple Coloring: Nature Scenes: 45
Book SynopsisDestress and escape from your busy schedule with this beautiful coloring book featuring 45 nature-inspired scenes you can fill with your favorite colors.Unwind and release your creativity through the beauty and wonder of nature with Pretty Simple Coloring: Nature Scenes. Filled with 45 delightful drawings of plants and animals, this coloring book is the perfect escape no matter how busy your schedule. The beautiful line art illustrations are easy to see and designed to be quickly filled with your favorite colors. Relax and enjoy your coloring time—no matter how long or short—without the worry of straining your eyes or cramping your hand. Make the most of your free time with Pretty Simple Coloring: Nature Scenes.
£6.99
GMC Publications Simply Knitted Socks
Book SynopsisSimply Knitted Socks is the perfect guide for anyone seasoned knitter or complete beginner looking to delve into the world of knitted socks to either create something for themselves, or to make bespoke and cosy gifts for men, women, and children. Who knew knitted socks were so much fun to make! AUTHOR: Christine Boggis is the editor of Knitting magazine and author of JOMO Knits. She worked as a journalist in Sussex, Vienna and London before joining Knitting, where she writes about knitting all day long then rushes home to spend the evening actually doing it. Having struggled with anxiety and depression for much of her adult life, Christine is keen to spread the word about how much knitting can help all those of us feeling stressed, worried and overwhelmed. She is based in Brighton, East Sussex.
£12.74
C & T Publishing QuiltGenius Graph Paper
Book SynopsisWith its three grid styles (1/4, 1/4 diagonal, and isometric), our graph paper provides a reliable foundation for designing and planning your quilting projects. The perfect graph paper for planning quilts and general craft projects
£11.39
THAMES & KOSMOS Red Cathedral Contractors
Book SynopsisIn 2020, The Red Cathedral stormed onto the board game scene and quickly became very popular amongst Euro gamers. Red Cathedral Contractors is another fabulous offering from Sheila Santos and Israel Cedrero, with stunning artwork again by Pedro Soto and Chema Roman.
£999.99
Quadrille Publishing Ltd Botanical Dyes: Plant-to-Print Dyes, Techniques
Book SynopsisBotanical Dyes features recipes and top tips on everything you need to know to make your own natural dyes. The process of turning plants into print can help you reconnect with nature, find a creative outlet and develop a mindful sense of presence. It also promotes an awareness of sustainable practices and how to reduce our impact on the planet. Extracting from and updating her book Botanical Inks, Babs talks the home crafter through everything from foraging for dyes, making mordants, creating an array of colours and then putting your new knowledge to the test through a collection of simple projects. With more than 15 dye recipes, clear step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting tips and explanations of what works and why, Botanical Dyes is the accessible handbook that modern makers everywhere have been waiting for.
£15.29
Bonnier Books Ltd Disney The Vintage Poster Collection Colouring
Book SynopsisColour vintage posters of iconic Disney movies and Parks attractions in this official colouring book! Travel back in time and discover posters for classic Disney films through the ages. From original Mickey Mouse animations, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and Bambi, to Sleeping Beauty, Alice in Wonderland and The Jungle Book. Marvel at illustrations from the Golden Age and beyond and bring the classic art to life. Plus, enjoy posters for beloved attractions from Disney Parks, including Cinderella Castle and The Haunted Mansion.With over 65 posters to recreate, this book will keep you entertained for hours! Also available: Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Colouring Book, Disney The Fashion Collection Colouring Book, Disney Hocus Pocus Colouring Book and Disney The Christmas Collection Colouring BookComing soon: Disney 100 Years of Wonder Colouring Book
£10.44
Scholastic US Sew Mini Cute Things
Book SynopsisA complete sewing kit for creating plushies inspired by everydayobjects. No sewing experience necessary!
£20.93
The History Press Ltd prettycityparis: The Colouring Book
Book SynopsisThe City of Light has long provided an allure for an artist’s keen eye, but within these pages Paris’s boutique stores, cosy cafes, old-world book shops, breathtaking landmarks and more are all waiting to be brought to life with your creativity.Discover tranquil pockets of beauty in the world’s most romantic city and take your imagination on a journey along its prettiest passages. Featuring intricate hand-drawn line illustrations and handy palette guides, this is the perfect book to help you unwind and colour the calm into your day.
£13.49
Richardson Publishing Large Print Colour & Frame - Relax (Colouring
Book Synopsis31 relaxing large print illustrations to colour, with tear-out pages so you can display your artwork - this is the perfect colouring book for adults of any age. 31 large print, easy-colour illustrations. 1 illustration per page, so ink doesn’t seep through onto another illustration behind. Printed on luxurious, thick white paper. Perforated page edges to enable you to cleanly tear your artwork out of the book. Pages can fit in a standard 250mm (high) x 200mm (wide) picture frame, available from retailers including IKEA. Designed for adults, but can be enjoyed by all!
£6.99
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc My Hero Academia: The Official Easy Illustration
Book SynopsisMidoriya inherits the superpower of the world’s greatest hero, but greatness won’t come easy. Take your art PLUS ULTRA with My Hero Academia: The Official Easy Illustration Guide. Superartist Mika Fujisawa is here to teach you the quickest and most fun way to draw your favourite heroes, whether you’ve never picked up a pencil or you’re already a manga master!
£10.44
Hardie Grant Books A Tree in the House: Flowers for Your Home,
Book SynopsisA Tree in the House by Anabelle Hickson is part guide for the aspiring home florist, and part celebration of rural life in sync with nature. Now in its second edition with a beautiful new cover.A Tree in The House celebrates the joy and simple, natural beauty flowers bring to the home, every day, with a focus on foraged and locally and seasonally grown plants. Annabelle provides stunning ideas and instructions for flower installations and arrangements, covering beautiful, seasonal bouquets, flowers for friends, table and overhead arrangements and flower arrangements for special occasions, interspersed with gorgeous snapshots of her picturesque rural life. This is a stunning ode – in words and pictures – to flower arranging, and is as much an aspirational window into rural life as an inspirational guide to creating beautiful, simple arrangements.
£999.99
