Crafts
Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
ISBN: 9781399001878
Pub Date: 30 Jan 2025
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 30 Jan 2025
Pages: 160
ISBN: 9781399001878
Description:
Amsterdam is a dream destination for art lovers, attracting thousands of visitors to its stunning museums and art galleries each year.
The Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum contain internationally renowned collections of art works such as Rembrandt’s Night Watch and Van Gogh’s Sunflowers. There are many lesser known, stunning art collections ranging from fluorescent art to cat paintings, murals and outdoor sculptures including work by Picasso and Keith Haring. There are also many new art destinations to see.
Applied arts are much in evidence with many unusual locations offering hidden treasures such as funeral art, WW2 Resistance Art, Jewish art, gargoyle sculptures, cat themed art, diamond sculptures and Van Gogh’s starry night portrayed in diamonds. There is a vast array of art related destinations to be explored in Amsterdam.
Short distances and good transport make it easy to combine Amsterdam with exploring the art on offer in nearby towns and cities Haarlem, Rotterdam, Den’Boch, Delft or Utrecht as well as areas lVolendam and Amstelveen.
The Netherlands has an impressive art history that has led to the development of major art movements such as the Dutch Golden Age and De Stijl. This is the country of Rembrandt, Hieronymous Bosch, Piet Mondrian, Vincent Van Gogh, Frans Hals, Rachel Ruysch and Vermeer.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 128
ISBN: 9781399041324
Pub Date: 10 Apr 2024
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 10 Apr 2024
Pages: 128
ISBN: 9781399041324
Description:
Unleash your creativity and learn a whole variety of hand embroidery techniques with Clare Albans from Hello! Hooray!. The Modern Embroidery Handbook is a perfect guide for stitchers of all levels, and is something you’ll want to pick up from your bookshelf to refer to time and again. Inspired by vintage sewing companions, the follow up to Colourful Fun Embroidery contains step-by-step instructions for 72 different hand embroidery stitches, plus a large-scale sampler, alongside 20 brand new projects. Start with the basic ones most commonly found in embroidery designs, before experimenting with stitches for borders and edging, decorative stitches and motifs, as well as textural stitches and knots. The 20 modern projects give you an opportunity to try out all the stitches, and each one includes full step-by-step instructions, beautiful photos, and templates for you to create them yourself at home. The Modern Embroidery Handbook will encourage and inspire you to go beyond the embroidery hoop, get out of your comfort zone and be bold in trying different techniques. If you’ve ever wanted to experiment with watercolours on fabric, stitch unique customised pieces to wear or use in your home, or even to create 3D effects with hand embroidery, then look no further. This colourful and informative book will give you the confidence to experiment and help you to find joy in taking time out to be creative!
Format: Paperback
Pages: 112
ISBN: 9781399060677
Pub Date: 10 Apr 2024
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 10 Apr 2024
Pages: 112
ISBN: 9781399060677
Description:
Weaving with Natural Dyes is a comprehensive guide to the art of weaving with eco-friendly, natural dyes. Authored by textile designer and weaver Lucy Rowan, this book features 12 stunning woven projects with step-by-step imagery that will inspire and guide weavers of all skill levels.
This book takes you on a journey through the seasons, exploring the beauty of natural hues found in leaves, flowers, and vegetables. Each project is designed to highlight the colours of the season, from the warm oranges and browns of autumn to the bright pinks and yellows of spring.
With this book, you'll learn everything you need to know about using natural dyes in your weaving projects. You'll discover how to dye yarns with materials found in nature, using eco-friendly methods that are as beautiful as they are sustainable. The projects in this book range from easy to advanced, so whether you're a beginner or an experienced weaver, you'll find something to inspire you.
The step-by-step imagery and detailed instructions make it easy to follow along with each project, ensuring that you'll be able to create beautiful woven pieces that reflect the changing seasons. Lucy Rowan's passion for natural dyes and weaving shines through in every page of this book, making it a must-have for anyone interested in weaving, natural dyeing, or sustainable crafting.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
ISBN: 9781399045872
Pub Date: 01 Dec 2023
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 01 Dec 2023
Pages: 144
ISBN: 9781399045872
Description:
Sew Mindful Cross Stitch combines bright and modern cross stitch projects with the calming benefits of mindfulness. Throughout her debut book, Sophie Crabb explores the idea behind crafting for calm and why it can have such a profound and positive impact on our mental wellbeing.
With a total of twenty-two brand new cross stitch projects to choose from, you can stitch your way through Positive Affirmations, Mindful Messages and Self-Care Quotes.
Not familiar with cross stitch? We’ve got you covered. Learn from the beginning with an introduction to what you’ll need, detailed step-by-step guidance and some top tips to help you get started.
Throughout the book, Sophie shares an honest and thoughtful account of her own wellbeing journey, reflecting on topics such as depression and anxiety to overthinking and imposter syndrome, with an aim to open up the conversation linking mindfulness and crafting for calm.
Learn how to mindfully cross stitch and transform how you destress for good.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
ISBN: 9781399064330
Pub Date: 01 Dec 2023
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 01 Dec 2023
Pages: 160
ISBN: 9781399064330
Description:
Take advantage of nature’s bounty and craft in time with the seasons! Whether potting up dandelion honey, cooking and crafting with rose petals or preserving autumn leaves and acorns, there are so many wonderful gifts, ornaments and treats that can be made from either a short walk in the woods or a rummage in your cupboard. With an emphasis on foraging and upcycling, Becci explores the ways we can create beautiful projects using materials readily available in the garden and home.
Upcycled projects include gorgeous home textiles woven from bed linen, mini lampshade fairy lights for a summer’s evening and even a fabulous picnic table from an old suitcase. Capture the breeze of autumn with wind chimes made from old necklaces and cutlery and learn how to felt old sweaters, turning them into cosy wreaths, brooches and purses for winter. There is also a section on working with willow, with projects encompassing everything from woven bird-feeders (with home-made fat balls!) to festive ornaments.
Format: Hardback
Pages: 240
ISBN: 9781399096966
Pub Date: 20 Jul 2023
Format: Hardback
Pub Date: 20 Jul 2023
Pages: 240
ISBN: 9781399096966
Description:
People have always made art and people have always collected art. But it is only recently that collecting became possible for everyone, not just the very rich. Indeed, collecting has never been more popular, as the rise of art fairs, antique fairs, television programmes devoted to finding treasures in your attic and much more attests. And not only is collecting fun, it could be potentially very profitable, too.
But where to start? These days everything is collectable, from Old Masters to 1950s kitchenalia and it can be bewildering when you start out. And not just when you start out. Even experienced collectors need some help and guidance and How To Collect Art provides exactly this. Author and collecting expert Virginia Blackburn takes you through everything you need to know, tackling not only mainstream fields such as paintings, furniture, china and statuary, but through antiquities, modern sculpture, Sailors’ Valentines, street art and much, much more. This is a comprehensive look at many and varied fields of collecting, for amateur and professional alike.
Virginia also explains how to educate yourself in your chosen field, and where to go to find the art you buy, covering galleries, auctions, degree shows and more. She explains how, when and where to bargain, looks at ways of displaying your collection and helps you get into the mindset of a collector. Art may be for art’s sake, but it provides the rest of us with a lot of pleasure too.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 120
ISBN: 9781399006354
Pub Date: 04 Apr 2023
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 04 Apr 2023
Pages: 120
ISBN: 9781399006354
Description:
Explore the powerful medium of mosaic in this book which offers a fresh perspective on the ancient art. Packed with photographs, clear instructions, and new ideas about how to create stunning mosaic pieces for indoors and outdoors, Make Your Own Mosaics explains the principles of mosaic making as practiced since Roman times.
This easy-to-follow book contains step by step instructions on how to make mosaics, covering every aspect of the process from designing mosaics to tools, adhesives, and substrates. Written for creators with all levels of experience, this book opens up a fascinating world showing how ceramic and glass alongside recycled and reclaimed materials can be used to make lasting pieces for the home and garden.
Make Your Own Mosaics offers eight unique mosaic projects and seven different approaches to this addictive skill. Chapters on Learning from the Ancients are included alongside practical tips and information on how to choose the right mosaic method for your project. From making a mosaic house number to a garden wall plaque or seasonal decorations, this book will show you how. Whether you want to make classically inspired mosaics, experiment with found materials or decorate your space with beautiful and expressive art, Make Your Own Mosaics is for you.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 120
ISBN: 9781526793058
Pub Date: 26 Oct 2022
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 26 Oct 2022
Pages: 120
ISBN: 9781526793058
Description:
There has been a recent renaissance in our relationship and interaction with textiles in interior design. Playful Peg Loom Weaving breathes new life into an ancient traditional craft form with a choice of contemporary projects presented for a modern lifestyle.
Fibre artist Stephanie Fradette introduces you to weaving with the peg loom and sticks in this vibrant and fun guide. Her thoughtfully curated selection of fresh, trending woven projects embrace contemporary colour palettes, easily mastered techniques and high-quality materials to guarantee satisfying finished objects.
Whether you have a few hours in the evening, a day off or a whole weekend to dedicate to creativity, the guide conveniently groups textile creations by duration. So whatever your inspiration and available time, the intuitive step-by-step collection of projects ensures everyday crafters and seasoned makers alike can embrace the ease and versatility of weaving on a peg.
With plenty of techniques to discover, fibre alternatives and DIY resources, you can make it your own while experimenting with this meditative woven craft. Playful Peg Loom Weaving lets you play, have fun and relax, and in doing so, grow organically and creatively beyond the fleece.
Whatever your inspiration or motivation, the new craft to master is Peg Loom Weaving.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 168
ISBN: 9781399093842
Pub Date: 04 Oct 2022
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 04 Oct 2022
Pages: 168
ISBN: 9781399093842
Description:
Christmas is the most hyggelig of seasons, and in this book Becci shares over fifty ideas to bring a touch of Scandinavian cosiness to your home this winter. The chapters cover everything from sumptuous edible gifts and home-made presents with a Nordic flavour, to traditional Danish crafts with which to decorate your space.
Projects include a wild winter birch wreath, woven julestjerner star chandelier, five-minute sock gnomes and even a Christmas tree bath scrub! Try your hand at a quick finger-crochet scarf, scented white clay ornaments, or make bangles, cushions and baubles from a pre-loved sweater. Becci’s favourite recipes for the ultimate in Danish festive comfort food cover both baking and the all-important Christmas Eve feast, plus there are traditional after-dinner games for all the family to enjoy.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 112
ISBN: 9781526784544
Pub Date: 23 Sep 2022
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 23 Sep 2022
Pages: 112
ISBN: 9781526784544
Description:
This book offers families a cherry picked selection of Alice and Karen’s tried and tested art projects with clear instructions on how to make them at home. They reveal their top tips for creating stunning art work that parents and children will want to keep and display (rather than consign to the recycling bin)! All the projects use a household item as the starting point, making the activities largely accessible. Within this framework the book is organised into sections according to the time scale of the project to help families make the most of the time they have available beginning with shorter projects.
A comprehensive but affordable kit list is part of the introduction and includes many items families will already own. Along with a basic kit list Alice and Karen spill a few in house secrets about their go-to materials for maximum impact and a professional finish. Plastic materials are kept to a minimum. Let’s Make Art champion sustainable, recycled art projects with their home based starting point for projects.
This craft book for children and their families is a unique addition to the market as it elevates children’s art to the status it deserves by showing children how to achieve bold work with a professional finish. The projects are cheeky, flamboyant and have their own very particular style, especially the costumes and wearable artwork. Having worked for galleries, libraries and restaurants Let’s Make Art have amassed an array of art projects that avoid messy clearing up for parents and children.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
ISBN: 9781526773821
Pub Date: 23 Sep 2022
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 23 Sep 2022
Pages: 144
ISBN: 9781526773821
Description:
The aim of this book is to bring the age-old art of crotchet into the 21st century. Gone are the days where all it was good for was creating placemats and jumpers for your teapots. Aimed at the intermediate crochetier, this book assumes you are already proficient in the basics and are looking to increase your creative output through the use of interesting colour and design. With an insight into ten bespoke patterns that can be easily followed, starting with a cute racoon and progressing to the more advanced sloth. The aim is to introduce you to new ways of approaching crotchet; you will be able to confidently create your own unique animals and patterns upon completion of the book. Each animal created teaches a new technique, from establishing a simple ball; we progress through more elaborate designs with each unique pattern learning new skills and new ideas. Annotated throughout with pictures, and scattered with top tips, you can feel confident that the resources are here to crotchet out of a hole. Easily adaptable, these designs will give hints about new aesthetics for seasonal versions as well as more interesting use of colours to create exciting pieces and inspire a new generation of crochetiers.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 112
ISBN: 9781399014854
Pub Date: 14 Jul 2022
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 14 Jul 2022
Pages: 112
ISBN: 9781399014854
Description:
Modern Macramé Style is the ultimate guide into the world of macramé for beginners.
Macramé expert Amaia Martin, from La Terra Macramé, has created 20 unique projects to introduce you to this millenary art and make you fall in love with it!
You will be working with sustainable materials such as recycled cotton, jute and raffia, to create a selection of plant hangers, wall hangings and lifestyle items, that will help you develop your macramé skills, as well as adding warmth and a bohemian touch to your home interior.
Throughout the book, you will find tips and design variations that will allow you to adapt the projects to your style by using different fibres, colours or techniques.
Learn over 10 macramé knots and patterns that will allow you to master this craft and start making your own designs in the future. The world of Modern Macramé will be at your feet! You will be able to create anything from simple plant hangers to intricate lampshades, rugs or even a macramé chair.
You will also be introduced to another of Amaia’s passions, plants. She has selected her top 10 indoor plants to complement each of the plant hangers in this book, and added care tips to keep them looking their best.
Get ready for a crafty journey to a beautiful and sustainable home!
Format: Paperback
Pages: 112
ISBN: 9781399000307
Pub Date: 08 Jun 2022
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 08 Jun 2022
Pages: 112
ISBN: 9781399000307
Description:
Needle felting is the simple process of transforming wool into 3D objects using a barbed needle. It’s a fun craft that is easy to learn and gets amazing results. With just a few basic tools and simple step by steps, you'll be on your way to making your own adorable felted creations.
In this beautifully designed book, discover the relaxing craft of needle felting and learn how to make delightful creations to use and wear. Following the basic method, many of the patterns can be resized and with the addition of techniques such as darning, patching and stitching, the home crafter can adapt each design to make their very own creations.
Including clear step-by-step photos and concise instructions, the patterns are easy to follow, even for complete beginners. No previous needle felting experience is needed. All projects are designed to appeal to a broad base of crafters who will enjoy the added mixed media interest and the opportunity to take a basic pattern and develop it to suit their own needs.
The projects range from the quick and easy, such as small Easter Egg Dangles, to the more complex, such as a Winter Gingerbread Village. Wearable designs include an Autumn Fox Bangle and a Midsummer Rose Corsage. This new and innovative approach to needle felting widens the creative possibilities beyond the core twenty patterns so the maker can choose to flex their creative wings and discover new approaches to the craft.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 112
ISBN: 9781526774545
Pub Date: 05 Apr 2022
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 05 Apr 2022
Pages: 112
ISBN: 9781526774545
Description:
Baking is booming! And Cake toppers are the perfect way to truly personalise a cake for any occassion. Whether baking your own or adding to a cheeky shop bought cake, Darren Allford’s easy to follow steps are all you need to create your own cute, quirky mini masterpieces.
You’ll discover a variety of styles, some super easy and some more advanced, as well as working with different materials – fondant for a sweet toothed friendly treat or clay for a trusted keepsake. With a few tools, clear instructions and a dollop of patience, YOU can make these toppers and make them well.
Is it your tiny superhero’s birthday? Or Mother’s Day? What about your daughter’s wedding or your son’s welcome home gift? Maybe you want a festive friend for the Christmas cake.
You’ll find that somebody squealing with joy at seeing themselves perched on top of a cake is incredibly rewarding. Darren is confident that after trying your hand at just a few of the projects in this book, you’ll develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to ride your own creative rainbow and make anything you want.
Roll up your sleeves… let's get making!
Format: Paperback
Pages: 120
ISBN: 9781526771421
Pub Date: 01 Apr 2022
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 01 Apr 2022
Pages: 120
ISBN: 9781526771421
Description:
Are you already a puzzle fan? Or do you want to find a new hobby? Have you ever wondered how to make your own jigsaw puzzles or simply broaden your puzzling hobby? Then here is a book for you!
Whether you are an avid fan or a beginner, this book will equip you with everything you need to know about the much-loved jigsaw puzzle as well as how to make your very own creations.
Whilst providing information on the history of puzzles, benefits of puzzles and even some puzzle trivia, this book will also provide you with a step by step guide to enable you to make your own puzzles. This could start with a simple cardboard puzzle cut by hand and lead to higher quality wooden puzzles cut with a craft knife or saw. Your puzzles can be whatever you want them to be and you will no longer be limited to those available in shops. Puzzling can quickly become an expensive hobby and being able to make your own should make it a more affordable one.
The first of its type on the market, this book is set to show you everything you need to know and bring you into a whole new world of jigsaw puzzles!
Format: Paperback
Pages: 176
ISBN: 9781526780645
Pub Date: 08 Mar 2022
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 08 Mar 2022
Pages: 176
ISBN: 9781526780645
Description:
The introduction to the book will cover a brief history of felting and felting /wool terms. It will also list what items you need to purchase to make yourself a starter Needle felting kit and then for each chapter subject, the wool and anything else you will need to complete that project. There will also be a suppliers list from which you can purchase anything you will need.
There will then follow 6 subject chapters , a 7th chapter introducing wet felting and Needle felting combined , chapter 8 will be some seasonal creations with chapter 9 showing you how all these things can be made into gifts for your family and friends or simply something lovely to keep for yourself. Each subject will be fully supported with both diagrams and photographs of how to achieve each item with suggestions and tips along the way .
The subjects covered start from basic simple shapes and how to build on these shapes and will advance in difficulty as you go through the book but everything covered is suitable for a complete novice or someone who wants to try some different ideas.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 152
ISBN: 9781526793096
Pub Date: 02 Mar 2022
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 02 Mar 2022
Pages: 152
ISBN: 9781526793096
Description:
With Natural Kitchen Dyes you can explore the magical world of natural dyes, without the need of a garden full of dye plants. Our kitchens are a great source of natural dye colours, from vegetable peels that create blush pinks and peaches, fruit skins that make lemon yellows, a green dye sourced from carrot tops, dried spices and used tea bags to create vibrant yellows, rich terracottas and deep browns. Natural Kitchen Dyes takes you through the exciting process of creating these wonderful natural colours, dyeing fabric with the dyes and suggests ingenious ways to get your hands on some natural dye sources. Accompanying the natural dye recipes in the book are ten environmentally conscious projects, which have been created not only to show off the natural dyes beautifully, but to help eliminate waste. Several of the projects actually utilise waste that would otherwise be composted or recycled such as old clothes turned into bags and patchwork floor cushions, to dried pulses past their expiration date used to make a beaded necklace.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
ISBN: 9781526776907
Pub Date: 27 Jan 2022
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 27 Jan 2022
Pages: 144
ISBN: 9781526776907
Description:
Even a quick walk in the countryside or Sunday stroll along the beach can yield the most interesting and attractive materials for making beautiful decorations for the home. In this book Becci will show you how to form simple wreaths out of foraged elements, with an emphasis on recycling and using sustainable materials. Basic techniques for a variety of seasonal projects are demonstrated, and these can then be used to create smaller garlands, such as napkin rings and candle table centres.
Becci focuses on commonly found elements, foraging for plants and foliage and sourcing inspiration from nature; you don’t need to be a trained florist to design gorgeous wreaths and garlands for yourself or your friends.
The featured projects will cover wreaths for all seasons, from scented lavender hearts to harvest festival straw circles, and we will explore how to make them from more unusual materials such as pool noodles. The emphasis will be on recycling too, so you will be able to create a garland that can be changed throughout the year to suit your decor and mood.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 112
ISBN: 9781526784469
Pub Date: 17 Dec 2021
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 17 Dec 2021
Pages: 112
ISBN: 9781526784469
Description:
Start embroidering your own clothes with inspiration from Connie’s book full of detailed embroidery projects that will have you captivated by the technique of free-motion embroidery. Starting with simple ideas that can be done in an afternoon to get you warmed up, and moving onto more complex, detailed projects that will keep you busy for weeks! Finished pieces like tops, denim and accessories will inspire you to start decorating your own clothes and fill your wardrobe with totally unique, upcycled pieces that no one else owns.
The book is split into four parts, each with a range of embroidery projects to get you inspired to either patch up that old top with a hole or stain, or create something outstanding on that staple denim jacket you’ve been wanting to customise for ages - Don’t throw away something just because it’s no longer new!
The book will cover all skill levels - from easy patches using straight lines, to big pieces with lots of colour and shading for maximum impact and detail! There’s something for everyone to start with before challenging yourself and progressing onto more advanced designs.
Each project will contain beautiful imagery of the design process from start to finish, showing how an embroidered garment is created from the initial thought processes and drawing stages, right through to the stitching techniques and the finished pieces.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
ISBN: 9781526784667
Pub Date: 16 Nov 2021
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 16 Nov 2021
Pages: 144
ISBN: 9781526784667
Description:
The delicate art of paper flower craft has been around for centuries, originating in China in 100BC. Since then, the art has remained a powerful tool in calming the mind and encouraging a slower pace of life.
Whatever your background, lifestyle or commitments, this book contains projects to nurture your personal skill set. Step-by-step instructions and inspiring illustrations will guide you through the process from start to finish.
Paper crafting is an accessible hobby that can be easily practised at home by everyone of all ages. Whether you’re looking for a rewarding activity to share with your children, or something to help you unwind after a long workday, paper flower crafting is a perfect choice.
Use your newfound skills to create your own decorations for display or pleasure, and discover the wonder of nature in all its glorious detail by paying special attention to the colouring, textures and intricate details of your projects.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 120
ISBN: 9781526775719
Pub Date: 03 Nov 2021
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 03 Nov 2021
Pages: 120
ISBN: 9781526775719
Description:
This visually appealing book introduces readers with no previous knowledge of the craft to simple techniques for creative home picture-framing. It shows how investing in a few essential hand tools and basic materials can save you hundreds of pounds on your framing costs, and help you create high-quality handmade gifts for family and friends.
Step-by-step photos and easy-to-follow instructions - as well as useful ‘insider tips’ - reveal the secrets of DIY framing.
Ten original projects include simple techniques to frame canvases and stretch canvas artworks, make standard frames and box frames using readily available timber, and even craft a 60-minute mirror frame from a plank of wood. You’ll learn techniques for cutting mount-board and glass, and discover the secrets of easy gilding, decoupage and copper embossing to decorate your frames.
The Woodland Pie framing style is all about accessible creativity; making easy and appealing frames from basic materials and always using hand-painted or hand-made finishes.
Find out how to create a lustrous, versatile, go-to paint effect for your picture frames using nothing other than household emulsion paint, water, and wire wool!
This brilliant how-to book cuts out the unnecessary and promises to get you hobby framing in no time – with creative flair.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 112
ISBN: 9781526793133
Pub Date: 29 Oct 2021
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 29 Oct 2021
Pages: 112
ISBN: 9781526793133
Description:
Modern Crochet Style is packed full of crochet makes for you and your home. Designer Lindsey Newns, of Lottie and Albert, has created 15 different projects to delight and inspire throughout the seasons. From t-shirt yarn bath mats and raffia beach bags, to luxe Christmas stockings and leopard-print cowls. With advice on yarns, detailed stitch descriptions, and step-by-step photo instructions, the projects are accessible to all, including beginners.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 128
ISBN: 9781526780607
Pub Date: 22 Oct 2021
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 22 Oct 2021
Pages: 128
ISBN: 9781526780607
Description:
Making is good for you. Exploring crafts can be relaxing and therapeutic : the projects in this book are accessible to anyone who is inspired to recycle old clothes and textiles into unique, decorative, useful projects.
Our forbears improvised tools to recycle their worn clothes - mostly dark suiting or mill waste if they lived near a mill. Usually they made mats for their cold floors or as draft excluders across doors. Nowadays you can choose from so many more colours and textures - painting with rags!
Try one project or more. You will be able to use the techniques to design and make your own one-off items for your home or as hand-made gifts.
The techniques here are traditional and simple - you will be surprised at how drab fabrics become transformed. Simple designs work best and you can even improvise as you work. If a fabric runs out, then use another - I call that organic design! Hooking is the best technique for pictorial detail and different techniques could be combined for original wall art.
Historically, rugs were made by several people sitting round a horizontal frame with the children cutting the pieces of rag which were prodded into the hessian (burlap) backing to make a shaggy mat. There is a prodded project (for purists) but you can also achieve the same effect without a frame by progging, which can be done on table or thigh (carefully).
Warning – this craft can be addictive!
Format: Paperback
Pages: 128
ISBN: 9781399001625
Pub Date: 20 Sep 2021
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 20 Sep 2021
Pages: 128
ISBN: 9781399001625
Description:
Make Your Own Beauty Products is your must-have guide to living a natural and organic lifestyle – both inside and out. Whether it’s growing your own herbs to cook and use in your beauty products, to making your very own beauty treatments and makeup, this is the perfect accompaniment to a more natural you.
Containing more than 50 recipes for cleansers, toners, face masks, hair care and body treatments, you’ll find something to suit you and your skin care needs.
Whether you’re looking to treat dry skin, problematic skin or just want to have your very own spa day, Make Your Own Beauty Products will show you how to be the most naturally, beautiful you.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
ISBN: 9781526780560
Pub Date: 20 Sep 2021
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 20 Sep 2021
Pages: 144
ISBN: 9781526780560
Description:
This book will show you how to create silver jewellery using everyday tools, easy to obtain materials and following simple step-by-step instructions. You will explore the amazing possibilities that the combination of silver metal clay and traditional silversmithing techniques has to offer, and will learn basic aspects of design in order to develop your own unique style.
You will be able to create silver pieces which capture and celebrate nature by the inclusion of botanical details, or create graceful pieces with echoes from history; you can create contemporary pieces or add a touch of whimsy to your designs. Whether you favour traditional or modern designs, when you make your own silver jewellery, the possibilities are endless.
The book is full of easy to follow projects, with photographs, detailed instructions and inspiring examples. Working with silver has never been so easy!
Format: Paperback
Pages: 128
ISBN: 9781526773784
Pub Date: 09 Sep 2021
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 09 Sep 2021
Pages: 128
ISBN: 9781526773784
Description:
This book is a breath of fresh air showing you the fundamental skills and techniques you will need to start binding your own books.
You don’t need a lot of expensive tools or materials to do bookbinding and this guide has been made to make the process accessible for any one who wants to do some “weekend projects”.
This book will appeal to people who love books, but lead busy lives and yet still want to be creative. It will show you the basics and teach the fundamental skills and practices that will get you binding your own books in no time. These skills will then be transferable across a number of projects contained within and hopefully make you want to learn more.
The ‘Weekend Projects’ will include how to do simple repairs on your old and well loved books, giving them a new lease of life, including adding hard covers to paperbacks and doing simple repairs. Along with these we will be creating bespoke notebooks and it will show you some unique ways to use your new found binding skills to keep and store your special cards.
The aim of this book is to inspire new binders young to old and everything in between.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 120
ISBN: 9781526793010
Pub Date: 30 Jun 2021
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 30 Jun 2021
Pages: 120
ISBN: 9781526793010
Description:
Paint, Make & Create showcases seasonal, multi-craft projects all woven together by painting. Designed for all abilities, the 20 engaging activities will guide you through the seasons and include working with clay, printing, collaging, sewing and embroidery with a fun and modern painterly twist.
Including a comprehensive guide to getting started with painting, Paint, Make & Create will help you develop an understanding of types of paints, surfaces, colour palettes and mixing your own colours whilst also arming you with the tools and confidence to create your own original pieces. Drawing on author Becki’s vast experience in the creative world, alongside each project's step by step guide are helpful hints and tips, perfect for beginners wanting to experiment with paints.
Your creativity will flourish with each contemporary craft project, from creating painterly table settings for Summer gatherings right through to painting Christmas gifts and decorations.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 112
ISBN: 9781526774583
Pub Date: 29 Jun 2021
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 29 Jun 2021
Pages: 112
ISBN: 9781526774583
Description:
This book aims to cover the most commonly asked questions by new plant owners and will help people who want to have more greenery in their lives but don’t know where to start. It will advise on the best plant for a variety of home conditions so that everyone should be able to find plants that suit their space.
Having and maintaining an indoor garden can be possible for anyone, the book will give you step by step guides to creating and designing your own terrariums, cacti & succulent gardens and even kokedamas (Japanese for Moss Ball). It will include descriptions of the equipment needed, and how to find this inexpensively so that the hobby is accessible to everyone. Readers of the book will discover a newfound joy of plants and nature as well as learn a brand-new skill.
The book will go into detail about what may be causing damage to a plant, and how to look after plants so that they last. It will also focus on how plants can improve physical and mental health, to encourage readers to fill their homes with greenery for practical and aesthetic reasons.
The innate human need to be around nature is called Biophilia, and this book will tap into that need without over complicating things. The focus will be on low maintenance, good-looking greenery.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 152
ISBN: 9781526795182
Pub Date: 29 Jun 2021
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 29 Jun 2021
Pages: 152
ISBN: 9781526795182
Description:
Sustainable Beauty is a collection of easy to follow recipes for you to create your fresh, head to toe zero waste beauty routine.
Learn how to make everything from exfoliating scrubs to body butter, face wash bars to dry shampoo, Emilie’s amazing natural deodorant recipe and everything in between.
This book is full of simple recipes using sustainable, environmentally friendly ingredients to give you naturally beautiful skin.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 104
ISBN: 9781526769978
Pub Date: 17 Nov 2020
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 17 Nov 2020
Pages: 104
ISBN: 9781526769978
Description:
The primary aim is to create an accessible and practical guide to home brewing, covering all aspects of the process. The intended outcome is that somebody following the guide, would be able to brew a number of different style of beers of good quality and take pleasure from both the process and the end product.
Practically, the book will also offer some introductory, but very useful, information on other issues that are relevant to the home brewer; equipment and the cost versus benefit of different types, beer styles and flavours and an understanding of key, quality ingredients.
The photography will fit this approach in that images will be useful and show helpful details but also be professionally shot and be more than just functional; they will be good to look at.
The style of the book will be engaging and personal, in that it is intended to guide the reader through the process as something enjoyable, rather than approach it in a purely step by step approach. It is also intended to be light-hearted and, above all, readable and so could be enjoyed by someone actually brewing beer or someone who just wants an interesting way into the topic.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 136
ISBN: 9781526753854
Pub Date: 09 Nov 2020
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 09 Nov 2020
Pages: 136
ISBN: 9781526753854
Description:
Bring a little colour and fun into your embroidery with the debut book from Hello! Hooray! Featuring 24 gorgeous projects, this book is about learning to really enjoy the creative process, whether you are an experienced stitcher or just starting out.
From projects you can complete in an afternoon to bigger makes to take your time over, you’ll enjoy every step of the making process as you focus on feeling good through being creative. The finished makes will bring colour and joy to your home, workspace and wardrobe. Each project includes step-by-step instructions, beautiful photos and inspirational ideas.
So take time to be creative with this colourful, feel-good embroidery book!
Format: Paperback
Pages: 152
ISBN: 9781526747396
Pub Date: 09 Nov 2020
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 09 Nov 2020
Pages: 152
ISBN: 9781526747396
Description:
Craft Your Own Happy is a collection of mindful craft projects to make you smile! Perfect for those moments when you need a bit of self-care and relaxation time.
Do you ever feel like you spend too much of your day staring at screens, feeling anxious or stressed out? If the answer is yes - then you need this book! The cute colourful projects have all been designed with the feel-good-factor in mind. Crafting can help to take you away from the worries and pressures of your daily life, and give you back those moments of slowness and focus which can help to reduce anxiety.
Unlike other craft books, this is a book that you can dip into and find projects based upon how you are feeling. So you can craft to suit your mood! There are 25 beginner friendly projects to choose from including cross stitching, embroidery, paper craft and more… Why worry when you can craft happy!
Format: Paperback
Pages: 120
ISBN: 9781526747358
Pub Date: 18 Aug 2020
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 18 Aug 2020
Pages: 120
ISBN: 9781526747358
Description:
Modern Brush Lettering is a creative guide to learning how to brush letter. Becki talks through materials, mark marking, turning your marks into letterforms, joining your lettering and exercises to get your started on your brush lettering journey. There are tips and tricks for perfecting your own style of lettering and 20 seasonal contemporary craft projects to make with your new skill.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 136
ISBN: 9781526747273
Pub Date: 07 Aug 2020
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 07 Aug 2020
Pages: 136
ISBN: 9781526747273
Description:
Crochet Betty, an Amigurumi-style doll, with patterns for her fifties outfits ranging from shopping to movie-going. There’s a detailed explanation of how to make the basic Betty doll, and also her cute cat Bert.
Each section has patterns for a selection of stylish removable garments and accessories on a fifties theme, with a few added extras for Bert too.
Come with Betty as she channels her inner Audrey Hepburn at the movies, or takes off on holiday in the glamorous footsteps of Grace Kelly.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 104
ISBN: 9781526759580
Pub Date: 07 Aug 2020
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 07 Aug 2020
Pages: 104
ISBN: 9781526759580
Description:
This inspirational book features 10 beautiful floral embroidery designs.
Each project features easy-to-follow steps, detailed photographic walk-throughs and templates to trace on your fabric. Starting with basic projects for compete beginners, you’ll build on your embroidery skills by learning new embroidery stitches and techniques. Once you’ve mastered all the stitches, you’ll be ready to tackle the more detailed and intricate designs. Stitched in beautiful muted colours, each project is inspired by a Shakespearean quote and celebrate the author’s love of flowers.
A beautiful modern take on an ages-old traditional skill.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 128
ISBN: 9781526757654
Pub Date: 29 Apr 2020
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 29 Apr 2020
Pages: 128
ISBN: 9781526757654
Description:
Learn how to make Daisy Dog, her best friends Rosie Rabbit, the twins Betty and Ben Bear and Daisy’s beret wearing puppy Mimi. Each character has their own complete wardrobe for all of their adventures together, from playing dress up to long summer picnics, sleepovers and weekend walks.
Daisy and Friends features easy to follow step by step instructions with full-size sewing patterns for all of the characters, clothes and accessories.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 112
ISBN: 9781526752413
Pub Date: 03 Mar 2020
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 03 Mar 2020
Pages: 112
ISBN: 9781526752413
Description:
This inspirational book features 14 colourful contemporary patchwork tutorials. Each project is broken down into easy-to-follow steps accompanied by detailed illustrations, advice on fabric choices and expert hints and tips to get you started. The cushion and mini projects are perfect for complete beginners, offering small-scale options that can be completed within a day. Once you’ve developed your skills, you’ll be ready to tackle the six tutorials showing you how to create vibrant large-scale bed quilts, lap quilts, and a picnic blanket.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 104
ISBN: 9781526747235
Pub Date: 22 Jan 2020
Format: Paperback
Pub Date: 22 Jan 2020
Pages: 104
ISBN: 9781526747235
Description:
This beautifully illustrated book takes you on a botanical journey through the year, showing you how to create colourful and environmentally friendly plant dyes. You’ll learn sustainable methods of growing and harvesting plants; the tools and techniques required to extract dye; which fabrics and yarns to choose; and the simple method of using soya milk as a fixative, to ensure rich and long-lasting colours.
The book includes easy-to-follow tutorials explaining how to make four stunning pieces using seasonal plant dyes: a linen cushion cover, embroidered picnic blanket, hot water bottle cosy, and quilt.
