The Alzheimer's and Memory Caf矇
The ultimate guide to starting and succeeding with an Alzheimer's or memory caf矇, the most innovative project to support people living with dementia and their caregivers. A caf矇 meets once or twice a month for a break from the pressure of living with or caring for someone with dementia. It offers everyone a time and place for everyone to leave the disorder and share something positive. This book describes numerous different caf矇s, whose leaders share itheir experiences, ideas and suggestions.
Elegant Patterned Dresses Coloring Book
Discover the beauty of fashion and intricate patterns in this elegant coloring book designed for adults who love style and creativity.Patterned Party Dresses Coloring Book features 46 unique dress illustrations filled with detailed patterns waiting to be brought to life with color. From chic cocktail dresses to dramatic evening gowns, each page offers a relaxing and inspiring coloring experience.Every dress design focuses on intricate pattern work, allowing you to explore florals, geometric designs, ornamental motifs, and creative textures while expressing your personal style.Whether you enjoy fashion design, detailed coloring, or relaxing artistic activities, this book offers hours of creative enjoyment.Inside This Coloring Book60 unique patterned dress and accessories illustrationsElegant fashion silhouettes including cocktail dresses, gowns, and maxi dressesIntricate patterns designed for adult coloringClean white backgrounds with no distractionsFashion inspiration pages and coloring tipsPerfect ForAdults who enjoy fashion coloring booksFans of detailed pattern coloringStress relief and creative relaxationArtists, designers, and fashion loversBook FeaturesLarge 8.5 ? 11 inch pagesCrisp black line illustrationsIntricate patterns for creative coloringIdeal for colored pencils, gel pens, or markersBring each dress to life with your own color palette and enjoy a relaxing journey through the world of fashion design.
New York Rose MIDI Lined Softcover Journal, 176pg, 100gsm by Paperblanks (Gilded Age)
Adorned with garlands of flowers and gold embellishments, this cover design reflects the sophisticated beauty of the original 1898 binding, which contained Prue & I by George William Curtis. Written during the height of the Gilded Age period, the work was a sentimental, tender, and humorous study of life. Format: MidiSize: Width: 120mm (43/4") x Height: 175mm (63/4") x Depth: 12mm (1/2")Interior: LinedSpace between lines: 6.67mmLines Per Page: 21Page Count: 176PagesClosure: Elastic BandColour: PurpleGSM (paper weight): 100Binding Type: Smyth SewnCover: SoftcoverEdge Printing: YesPouch Type: Back Cover PouchInterior Paper: Custom-designed laid paperRibbon Markers: 1Decorative printed cover paperFSC-certified text paperThreaded stitching and glue, as neededCloth headbandsAcid-free sustainable forest paperFlexible cover and spine
New York Rose Mini Lined Softcover Journal, 208pg, 80gsm by Paperblanks (Gilded Age)
Adorned with garlands of flowers and gold embellishments, this cover design reflects the sophisticated beauty of the original 1898 binding, which contained Prue & I by George William Curtis. Written during the height of the Gilded Age period, the work was a sentimental, tender, and humorous study of life. Format: MiniSize: Width: 90mm (31/2") x Height: 140mm (51/2") x Depth: 12mm (1/2")Interior: LinedSpace between lines: 6.60mmLines Per Page: 19Page Count: 208PagesClosure: Elastic BandColour: PurpleGSM (paper weight): 80Binding Type: Smyth SewnCover: SoftcoverEdge Printing: YesPouch Type: Back Cover PouchInterior Paper: Custom-designed laid paperRibbon Markers: 1Decorative printed cover paperFSC-certified text paperThreaded stitching and glue, as neededCloth headbandsAcid-free sustainable forest paperFlexible cover and spine
Cosmos Ephemera Book
Are you itching to create some awesome collages but not sure where to begin? Look no further than the Cosmos Ephemera Book! This book is packed with 25 sheets of paper art, including colorful illustrations of Astronaut and Planet! You don't need to dig through old magazines or destroy your favorite books to find the perfect images. Whether you're a newbie or just looking to try something different, this book is perfect for you. You can make mood boards, inspiration pieces, artist trading cards, or even your own unique wall art. The sky's the limit! So don't wait any longer. Grab your scissors, and glue, and unleash your inner creativity with Cosmos Ephemera Book! Poortoast Designs and Kate Curry carefully create each rich image. This book was translated using artificial intelligence Who is this for, you ask?It's the perfect gift for anyone looking to experiment with beautiful and amazing ephemeral images to cut out and collage. Plus, collage is making a comeback among artists and hobbyists who are searching for a fun and calming activity that produces a stunning finished product. So come on, let's join the fun and create something beautiful! You will love using the Amazing Ephemera Pages from this book for: >Junk Journaling >Scrapbooking >Card Making >Art Journals >Collage Projects >Paper Crafting
Career Boss Vision Board Book
Empower Your Future with the Career Vision Board BookDiscover the Career Vision Board Book, an exclusive tool crafted for ambitious men and women like you. This kit offers captivating visuals, motivational affirmations, and artistic elements to fuel your dreams in your career while consciously considering your wellness, relationships, fitness, health, and home.What Sets Our Vision Board Kit Apart: Double-Sided Pages: With extra background images to customize yourself.400+ High-Quality, Full-Color Elements: Stunning visuals on premium paper.Empowering Affirmations: Boost your confidence with "I am" affirmations.Unique, Beautiful Cover: Reflect your ambition with a visually appealing design.Convenient Size: 8.5 X 11-Inches for easy crafting.Why Use Vision Boards?Vision boards are a powerful tool for manifesting your life goals and staying motivated, especially during life's challenges. This kit enriches your vision board experience by providing cut-out components that seamlessly integrate into your journals, gratitude lists, and personal notes to friends and family.Get Creative and Dream Big: Enjoy the creative process as you cut, paste, and dream. This book visually assists you in: Fostering MotivationClarifying Your GoalsPromoting Laser-Sharp FocusBoosting CreativityEnhancing ProductivityAmplifying DeterminationThe Career Vision Board Book is also a thoughtful and uplifting gift for men and women from all walks of life. Share the power of visualization and watch dreams take flight.Transform your dreams into reality with this empowering vision board creation kit.
Handmade Happiness Yarn Crafts
Learn to transform affordable yarn into creative gifts, accessories, and home d矇cor! Professional crafter, content creator, and color lover Sarah Freeman teaches how to make 30 bright and beautiful yarn crafts using simple techniques and easy-to-find materials. From statement wreaths and pom-pom plants to holiday garlands, wall hangings, and playful fashion accessories, readers will learn how to create trendy pieces that look store-bought but are way better--because they made them! The book begins with an accessible overview of yarn and tutorials for making pom-poms and tassels, then moves on to 30 projects. Each project is presented with step-by-step instruction and can be completed within a single crafting session. Whether they're decorating their home, creating with their kids, or carving out time for themselves, this book is an invitation to readers to join the handmade movement and fall in love with what yarn can do.
All-Star Quilts of Valor, 2nd Edition
Inspired by the idea that quilts can honor and heal, the Quilts of Valor organization is committed to gifting quilts to service members and has awarded over 408,000 quilts to date. To celebrate their mission to "cover military touched by war," All-Star Quilts of Valor shares inspiring quilt patterns from well-known quilters, which you can use to craft your very own patriotic quilt. The second edition of this bestselling volume is revised to include updates about the quilts' impacts on veterans and 12 additional patterns. Plus, a new spiral binding (often requested by quilters) makes it even easier to use! Each quilt includes clear, easy cutting and assembly instructions, materials lists, and diagrams. This book will empower community groups, military family members, and quilters at any level to make patriotic quilts for special service members or to donate to honor a worthy Quilts of Valor recipient.
Customizer Engraving Pen
✨ This book turns your engraving pen into a tool that actually works - clean lines, readable results, and finished projects you'll be proud of. ✨✍️ Have you bought a Customizer Engraving Pen (or a similar cordless engraver) and wondered why your results don't look like the videos?Do your lines come out shaky, too light, or uneven-no matter how careful you are?Are you unsure which tip to use, how much pressure to apply, or why some materials engrave well while others seem impossible?Have you wasted time and materials experimenting, only to feel frustrated or disappointed? You're not doing it wrong-the problem is that no one shows you the method. Customizer Engraving Pen: The Complete Guide walks you step by step from your first setup to finished, professional-looking projects. Instead of guessing, you'll learn exactly how to control your tool, choose the right materials, and avoid the most common mistakes that ruin engraving results. ���� Inside this guide, you'll discover: ✍️ How to set up and use your engraving pen correctly from the very first session ���� Which tips work best on wood, metal, glass, plastic, and more ���� How to control pressure, speed, and angle for clean, readable lines ���� Simple techniques to prevent slipping, wobbling, and uneven depth ✅ Proven methods to get consistent results without damaging your projects ���� Beginner-friendly projects that build confidence and real skills ���� Troubleshooting solutions for the most common engraving problems Whether you're a DIY beginner, a craft creator, or someone who simply wants reliable results, this book gives you clarity, confidence, and control. ❌ Stop guessing.❌ Stop wasting materials.✅ Start engraving with precision and confidence. ���� Get your copy now and turn your engraving pen into a tool you actually enjoy using.
A Beginner's Guide to Hand-Printing: 35 Projects to Make
Discover the FLOURISHING CRAFT of HAND-PRINTING with 35 beautiful projects for stylish and practical HOME ACCESSORIES and BAGS. Introduces you to techniques such as stamping, lino printing, and stenciling, which you can do at home using INEXPENSIVE TOOLS and UPCYCLED MATERIALS. Hand-printing is a brilliant way of creating unique projects and avoiding over-priced, mass-produced items. This beginner's handbook guides you through a variety of hand-printing techniques so you can make beautifully patterned home accessories, bags, and gifts. In the first chapter, find out how to make and use stamps to create gorgeous projects including a leafy lampshade, honeycomb bunting, and an envelope clutch bag. Next, try your hand at using stencils and screen-printing to make giant floor pillows, a boxy weekender bag, and even a set of nesting tables. The final chapter shows you how to use more unusual methods such as ceramic and photo transfer and sun printing to make storage pots, a patchwork quilt, an everyday tote bag, and more. The techniques section and projects include illustrated step-by-step instructions, and at the back of the book you'll find easy-to-use templates for the print motifs and sewing projects.
Can't I Just Do Something For Me? How Hobbies Heal, Help, and Remind You Who You Are
When did doing something just for yourself start to feel irresponsible?Can't I Just Do Something for Me? is for adults who feel burned out, overcommitted, or quietly disconnected from the things that once brought them joy. In a culture that rewards constant productivity, hobbies often get dismissed as distractions-or worse, something that should be monetized to be "worth it." This book pushes back.Rather than telling you what hobby to choose, the book helps you understand why certain interests matter and how they support emotional balance, stress relief, confidence, and identity beyond work and obligation. It addresses common barriers like guilt, perfectionism, comparison, and the belief that enjoyment has to be earned.With practical reflections and simple exercises throughout, this book helps you make room for curiosity and creativity in ways that are realistic, flexible, and pressure-free. You don't need to optimize your life or turn a passion into a side hustle.You're allowed to do something just because it matters to you.;
Crepe Paper Flower Jewelry and Hair Designs
Crepe Paper Flower Jewelry and Hair Designs invites you to enjoy the delicate beauty of paper flowers in wearable accessories. In this inspiring book, Laura Flavigny shares her passion for paper craftsmanship, guiding you through step-by-step tutorials to create stunning jewelry and accessories. Whether you're looking to adorn yourself with a gorgeous floral necklace or a delicate hairpin, these pages are filled with techniques that turn crepe paper into exquisite, long-lasting blooms. You'll learn to craft a variety of flowers--from cherry blossoms to magnolias--and how to turn them into one-of-a-kind showstopping earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings, as well as hair accessories like combs and headbands for special occasions like proms and weddings. Using the templates provided, it is easy to create the projects with just a few materials, all of which are easy to source and many of which you will already have on hand. These hand-crafted flowers are fun to make and even more fun to wear!18 patterns for crepe paper jewelry including earrings, pins, hairpins, hat decoration, bracelets, rings, hair combs, necklaces, hair clips, and headbandsLarge, step-by-step color photos make it easy to create realistic flowers for use in any way you likeNo experience needed--anyone can get create something beautiful right awayLow-cost tools and materials make for a lovely girls night or birthday party activity, or just to do for yourselfCraft beautiful accessories for Mother's Day, birthday, or Christmas gifts8.5 x 10 inch, 96 page bookWritten and designed by humans, for humans
Macrame Mastery For Beginners
Unlock the Art of Knotting with Macrame Mastery for Beginners Ready to turn simple cords into stunning works of art? Join Sarah Johnson as she guides you through the beautiful, bohemian world of macram矇 in Macrame Mastery for Beginners-the ultimate starter guide for anyone ready to create handcrafted home d矇cor, accessories, and gifts.This inspiring and practical book walks you step by step through the fundamental knots, tools, and techniques you'll need to master this timeless craft. Perfect for absolute beginners, Sarah's approachable style and detailed instructions will have you crafting with confidence in no time.Inside this book, you'll learn: ✅ Macram矇 Basics Made Easy - Get to know the essential tools, materials, and foundational knots that every beginner should master.✅ Step-by-Step Projects - Create a variety of beautiful projects like wall hangings, plant hangers, bags, and jewelry, with clear illustrations and beginner-friendly instructions.✅ Pro Tips and Creative Touches - Learn how to choose the right cords, add beads, mix colors, and elevate your designs with personal flair.✅ Style & Display - Discover how to seamlessly incorporate your finished pieces into your home or wardrobe for that perfect handmade touch.✅ Troubleshooting Help - Avoid common mistakes and fix problems with confidence using practical advice tailored for beginners.Whether you're making thoughtful gifts, exploring a new hobby, or decorating your space with one-of-a-kind creations, Macrame Mastery for Beginners gives you everything you need to get started-no experience required.Now available in print and Kindle editions. Grab your copy today and start knotting your way to beautiful creations!
Best of Nancy Rink Quilts
Celebrate the best and most beloved designs across generations. This book showcases a curated collection of Nancy Rink's most iconic and timeless designs. From classic to contemporary, each quilt reflects her expert craftsmanship and innovative use of color. This book offers inspiration and guidance for quilters of all levels. Discover the beauty and artistry that has made Nancy Rink a quilting legend. Skill levels range from beginner to intermediate levels.
Make Things. from Wood
Does woodworking intimidate you? It's okay if it does, you're not alone. But the world of woodworking has been waiting for you, and this book is ready to welcome you in with open arms. It's time to let go of the fear, cut through the jargon, and start making things. Written by a self-taught female woodworker, and aimed at absolute beginners, you'll find all the skills and encouragement you need within these pages. From learning about tools and techniques to tips and tricks, along with detailed step-by-step projects, this book is bursting with all the knowledge you need to begin your woodworking journey. In this book you'll learn: All about power tools and hand tools, how to use them and which ones you actually need.How and where to buy wood and the essentials of cutting, sanding and joining.Everything you need to know about staining, painting and protecting wood.How to install hardware for hanging projects on the wall.How to cut circles and shapes to add a new dimension to your projects.Tips on how to create your own workshop in a small space, including dust management.The design process and how to discover your inner creative.How to make 20 projects step-by-step, as well as suggestions on how to adapt the projects to create your own unique designs.But this is more than just a manual - it's an invitation to tap into your creativity, explore new possibilities and discover the joy of bringing something to life with your hands. Whether you're here to learn the basics, or dreaming of something more ambitious, this book provides you with the skills and encouragement you need to thrive. With this trusty book by your side, you'll gain the skills, confidence and expertise you need to explore new possibilities, express your individual style, and become the woodworker of your dreams. Buy this book today to start fearing less and making more!
Practice Makes Perfect
A brilliantly funny, charming read from Clodagh Murphy, perfect for fans of Catherine Walsh and Marian Keyes. Claire Kennedy is the anonymous voice behind a wildly popular sex blog smart, sassy, and always up for an adventure.... Or so her fans think. In reality, Claire is quiet, bookish, and hasn t been on a date in over a year. But when Mark the charming publisher she s been flirting with online suggests they meet in real life, the fantasy risks falling apart. Mark is offering everything Claire s ever wanted: an actual relationship, a hot book deal, and a foot in the door of London s literary scene. There s just one problem she needs dating experience, fast. Enter Luca: laid-back, infuriating, and annoyingly attractive. He agrees to help Claire with some very hands-on research... as long as she doesn t get the wrong idea. He s not boyfriend material and this is strictly practice. But as sparks fly and lines blur, Claire starts to wonder: Can the rough draft end up being better than the real thing? Previously published as Some Girls Do. Praise for Clodagh Murphy: Beautifully written, funny and warm, Murphy has done it again Joanna Bolouri A wonderful story of romance, sisterhood and community with a really strong will they/won t they vibe BookMadJo Once again, I loved my trip to Halfpenny Lane and I adored this book. I cannot wait for another visit Herding Cats Sweet and funny, this second chance romance was a fun read Reviews in Heels If you haven t started this series yet there is still time to book your trip to the theatre you don t know what you are missing Kirsty s Book Reviews This is a lovely series and although it can be read as a standalone, reading the first in the series will add to the enjoyment Books, Life and Everything
Paper Flower Magic
Learn to grow your own "garden" of realistic crepe-paper blooms with 15 gorgeous projects, plus expert techniques. Discover the unique, mindful art of paper flower making with a book that blends inspiration with hardworking techniques and skill-building projects that set you up for success. Guided by renowned paper florist, designer, and instructor Sofia Vusir Jansson, you'll learn to create blooms that delight the senses while expressing your own personal style. The book includes - illustrated guides to creating realistic sepals, pistils, stems, petals, and leaves for paper flowers; - tips on adding color to your creations, using watercolor baths, dry and oil pastels, markers, and kitchen staples such as coffee and tea; - step-by-step projects for 15 realistic crepe-paper blooms, including lily, sunflower, poppy, anemone, bluebell, pansy, sweet pea, peony, geranium, iris, cosmos, dog rose, delphinium, clover, and acacia; and - detailed materials lists and full-size templates for each project. Floral designers wanting to create blooms that never fade, or paper artists in need of a challenge, will find this book a must-have addition to their library.
Weaving with Paper
Paper artist Helen Hiebert shares unique paper weaving projects with step-by-step instructions and inspirational prompts for developing a daily practice. Combining fiber art and paper craft techniques, paper weaving is accessible, sustainable, and fun. Each project in the book includes a prompt, a technique, step-by-step instructions with photographs, and examples that will inspire readers to repurpose, recycle, and reuse papers they may already have, like maps, postcards, holiday cards, or journals. And, because it does not require specialized equipment like a loom, paper weaving really is for everyone. Prompts and thoughtful questions are designed to help readers find their own creative path. Inspiring profiles and stories run throughout the book, highlighting a range of contemporary paper weaving artists.
How To Draw Animals
This book is a simple How To Draw Animals manual for all ages in ode to the magnificence and beauty of all creatures great and small - as we run through the graphic gamut of the alphabet, A-Z. So feel free to, at your whimsy and spontaneity, pick up a pen or pencil and doodle along in this relaxed creative exploration.
Cricut Weddings
Cricut Weddings is a beginner's guide to all things Cricut through a wedding lens, featuring 22 beautifully designed step-by-step projects and exclusive SVG files.You'll find expert insights and fresh inspiration that can adapt to any wedding theme or style. You'll be confidently saying 'I Do Handmade' as you create special keepsakes along the way, such as simple, but elegant packaging ideas for paper favor boxes and invitations, to welcome signage and vinyl table numbers.Written by leading online wedding DIY voice and founder of Tidewater and Tulle, Chelsea Barton, this book helps you down the aisle in modern, timeless handmade style. From your engagement to the honeymoon and everything in-between, she will inspire you with easy, unique ideas to start Cricut crafting for your big day right away!So whether you have never used a Cricut cutting machine before or are at the start of your digital crafting journey, Cricut Weddings is the charming go-to guide for every creative couple's personalized DIY wedding.
My First Origami Book
Playtime with origami becomes a creative adventure as kids explore 19 exciting projects through clear step-by-step instructions and how-to video tutorials. Includes 80 vibrant sheets of 9 7/16 x 9 1/2-inch origami paper, perforated for easy tear-out. With vibrant colors and patterns to choose from, young crafters can fold and shape designs such as a samurai helmet, a cicada, a fish, a rectangular box, a piano, a pine tree, a swan, a bird, a crow, a whale--even a jumping frog, transforming simple paper into something extraordinary while building motor skills. Perfect for beginners and children ages 7 and up.
The Inklings Coloring Book
**This book is saddle-stitched. Renowned fantasy illustrator James A. Owen presents fifteen intricate and imaginative line drawings inspired by the works of Oxford's famous Inklings and Diana Glyer's fascinating Bandersnatch.Printed on heavy stock on one side only, each drawing is suitable for markers, fine-tipped pens, and colored pencils. Color your way through The Eagle and Child pub, along the banks of the Isis, beneath the spires of Magdalene College--and find (and color!) the bandersnatch hidden in each picture.Fans of the Inklings fantasy literature and lovers of coloring books for grown-ups will enjoy relaxing with The Inklings Coloring Book.
Modern Scrap Quilts
Reimagine negative space with scrappy quilts! Explore innovative techniques to transform fabric scraps into vibrant scrappy negative space quilts! Sylvia Schaefer's approach reimagines the modern quilt aesthetic by weaving small cuts of fabric into the expansive negative space, creating depth, texture, and stunning designs. Learn how to create gradients, ghost blocks, interspersed improv blocks, add background accents, and more! Discover 10 creative techniques to transform fabric scraps, each with a detailed discussion on using scraps in negative space and a quilt project to practice the concept. Packed with inspiration and tips, this book empowers you to design your own unique scrap quilts or explore the provided projects! Create 10 creative techniques and 10 fresh and imaginative quilt projects offering endless opportunities to hone your skills and bust your scrap pile Learn how to create gradients, ghost blocks, interspersed improv blocks, and add background accents Learn about design elements that might detract from the overall design, along with tips for smarter fabric purchasing
On-The-Go Embroidery Cards Set 1
Your on-the-go embroidery companion for endless creativity! Stitch anywhere with On-the-Go Embroidery Cards Set 1! This portable set includes 60 essential stitches, each on a handy 3" x 5" card, thoughtfully color-coded by stitch type for easy use--chain, blanket, knotted stitches, and more. Includes three metal rings for organizing your cards, they slip effortlessly into your project bag, keeping clear photos and step-by-step diagrams at your fingertips. Designed for both right- and left-handed stitchers, these cards make embroidery inspiration accessible wherever you are. Take along only the cards you need! Portable 3" x 5" cards with 60 essential stitches, also includes three metal rings for easy access and organization The card set is color-coded by stitch type with close-up photos and diagrams, plus right- and left-handed instructions on every card As a bonus, three compact floss organizer cards are included, making it easier than ever to stay organized while stitching on the move!
Art of Fabric Block Printing
Block print stunning fabrics with hand-carved motifs! Learn the foundations of block printing! From designing repeat patterns and carving blocks to printing and layering inks, this is the perfect introduction to printing on fabric. With 15 vibrant, templated block designs and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and photos, you'll be printing like a pro in no time! It's packed with 12 fun and inspiring projects that range from sewn zipper pouches and quilted kitchen accessories to upcycled garments; block printing can upgrade your textiles whether you sew or not! Transform your home goods, accessories, wardrobe, and more with custom, colorful fabrics. A complete visual guide to fabric block printing, from carving and inking to printing and layering, with 15+ templated designs ready to transfer and print 12 step-by-step projects showcase the versatility of block-printing, including sewing projects and ready-to-wear printed garments Perfect for sewists and quilters alike--block printed fabrics can be used for everything from garments to home d矇cor, adding a unique touch to any project!
Krokbragd
Krokbragd - Contemporary Weaving With Colour is a practical guide to all aspects of this popular Norwegian weaving technique. With over 400 beautiful photographs and step-by-step instruction, it gives a detailed account of the techniques used by the author and other contemporary weavers. Written for weavers of all abilities, it features vibrant designs and patterns, and shows how this age-old Scandinavian technique can be given a 21st century twist to create stunning contemporary work.
The Bracelet Bible
The ultimate guide to creative bracelet making: over 100 stunning designs to create and customize, from kumihimo-style to cuffs! Create unique jewelry pieces that reflect your style and personality, or make personalized gifts for your loved ones. With a completely visual materials, tools and techniques section, this comprehensive book is the ultimate guide to getting started with bracelet-making. Pick and choose from 40 different techniques, including Shamballa, beaded and wrap bracelets, then dive into the 100 projects with confidence. Learn about the fundamental tools and materials you'll need to get started, from looms and pliers to threads, beads, and charms.Master a diverse range of techniques, including knotting, weaving, beading and macram矇, through clear, concise visual instructions.Create 100 different bracelet designs, from the vibrant colours and intricate geometric patterns of Brazilian bracelets to the elegance and timelessness of ribbon-wrapped chain bracelets, all the way through to statement cuffs to give any outfit a touch of style.This is a translation of the French title by popular craft authors Anne Sohier-Fournel, Agnes Delage-Calvet and Fran癟oise Vauzeilles.
A Garden of Herbs
During the early part of the 20th century, a small group of women had a lasting-and, considering their number, perhaps oversized-influence on the public's interest in growing and using herbs. At the time, hedgerows and stream verges were still tangled with wildflowers, but stories about plants were drifting into obscurity, and common use of herbs was being supplanted by the busyness and conveniences of modern life. Fortunately, just as the pace of change was set to accelerate, one of those women, Eleanour Sinclair Rohde, helped to preserve a link to the old knowledge through her many books and articles.A Garden of Herbs, first published in 1920, was presented as a small handbook for anyone interested in growing and using herbs as they had been generations before. Rohde hoped that herbs would once again be more widely grown, and she believed that even a small city or suburban garden provided the opportunity to recreate a version of the old-fashioned herb garden. Her book, A Garden of Herbs, begins with some examples of knot garden designs and then presents individual profiles of over seventy herbs-some that are familiar as well as some that are rarely grown in our gardens or used in the kitchen anymore. Also included are five chapters of recipes for soups and salads, drinks and desserts, perfumed waters, powders and pomanders-and more, gleaned from old stillroom books, age-old herbals and a wealth of other historical books and manuscripts noted in the bibliography.
Clay
With 20 stunning projects, find inspiration and creative air-dry clay crafting ideas to make for yourself, your home, or family and friends. Create beautiful clay pieces for your home using minimal materials. Have you always wanted to try your hand at pottery? With air-dry clay, you can learn how to create gorgeous items without the need for a kiln or expensive equipment. All you need is clay, a few tools and your imagination. Author and artist Sarah Reeves will guide you through everything you need to know to learn this fun and therapeutic craft. Discover 20 step-by-step projects suitable for all levels, along with an introduction to the core techniques and materials, and tips and tricks to finesse your projects. Projects include: - Photo holder - Textured coasters - Hanging plant pot - Incense holder - Bud vase - Fluted trinket bowl - Bookends - Moon phases bunting And many more...
Macram矇 Craft: 35 Projects to Make
Master MACRAM?, the ancient art of KNOTTING, with 35 STUNNING and COLORFUL projects to create. Lucy Hopping has reimagined the timeless art of macram矇 for the modern maker with a collection of projects for every mood and occasion. Each piece you create is guaranteed to add a unique, handmade charm to your wardrobe. Adorn yourself with a chic golden collar necklace, beaded bracelets, or boho-inspired earrings. Transform a lucky stone into a pendant wrapped in bright knots, fashion your favorite fabric into a quirky macram矇 belt, or craft vibrant friendship bracelets for friends, each one in a different color. Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, each project uses easy-to-find materials like embroidery floss, yarn, ribbon, and beads, with clear step-by-step artworks and helpful tips to guide you. Start with simple projects and gradually progress to more intricate designs, mastering new techniques along the way.
All-New Twenty to Make: Wirework Jewellery
Create beautiful, bespoke wirework jewelry that stands out from the crowd! Craft your own range of stunning wire rings, necklaces, earrings and more, with simple techniques and just a few materials. Straightforward to make and right on trend, these fun wire projects add the perfect finishing touch to any outfit and make wonderful personalized gifts. 20 achievable, customizable projects that will turn heads and make great giftsChoose from a range of rings, earrings, bracelets, pendants and ear cuffs shown in different coloured wire to inspire you, with optional bead or stone settingsAll the skills you need explained and illustrated - from twisting the wire and making an eye loop to wire weavingDemystifies the process of wire-wrapping jewelry, with easy-to-follow steps for every project, ensuring great results every timeOnly a small set of tools is needed to get started: start small and build up your collection of tools and materials as you goThe best-selling Twenty to Make series has sold over 2 million copies worldwide! All titles in the best-selling All-New Twenty to Make series come in a handy hardback pocket-size format that makes them perfect little gifts, each containing 20 brand-new projects.
Cherished Threads
Some stories aren't written-they're stitched, slowly, softly, through shared smiles, unseen tears, letters passed across states, and silences that spoke louder than words.Cherished Threads is the deeply personal journey of Sudheer, a boy who grows through time, loss, and love-guided by bonds that hold firm across distance and destiny. From sibling letters that bridged miles, to life-altering trials and divine turns, this is a tale of family, grace, and the quiet strength we often forget to name.Through moments of pain and pockets of joy, Sudheer's life unfolds like fabric-frayed at edges, yet woven with care. And every thread? Cherished.
The Nature of Fashion
"One of our favorite reads of 2025." Dressed: History of Fashion Podcast Named one of the best fashion books of 2025 by Fashionista If plants have shaped fashion's past, couldn't they hold the secret to its future? Vivid, celebratory, impassioned and angry, The Nature of Fashion is an epic sweep through the history of how we learned to create clothing with plants, revealing how textiles have transformed the human world and our natural landscape. More than just a story about plant-based fashion, The Nature of Fashion chronicles the plant stewards, obsessives, innovators and profiteers who have shaped what we wear. It is about the clash of worlds, voracious exploitation and silenced voices; about devotion, passion, blindness, idealism, greed and how clothing has separated us from nature. Told through intimate vignettes into this past, each person, people group, plant and place is a thread in the fabric of the book, forging connections across place and time. And like weaving, as the story strands weave in and out, the pattern slowly emerges. As the centuries unfold, we meet plants from every continent and understand the human stories of origin, culture and community. We see people and countries interact through trade, conflict, human and land exploitation and the age-old struggle for riches and power. The stories of yesterday find their echoes in today. In every culture and every place, each plant is part of an ecosystem, and we see how the choices we once made shape landscapes and economies today.Amidst human folly shine strands of hope and resilience, cultures that have maintained their textile traditions, human artistry that works in rhythm with the natural world and innovators who are finding new ways to produce fibres and dyes. For thousands of years our clothes have been made by working with nature, not against it. Fashion is at a turning point - to look forward, we need to look back.
Sword Art Online: The Official Advent Calendar: 25 Days of Surprises
Spend the holidays with Kirito and Asuna with this calendar full of exclusive surprises! Cards, acrylic stands, badges, stickers and more await you every day to immerse you in the parallel world of Sword Art Online! 25 DAYS OF SURPRISES: Count down to the holidays or any other special occasion and receive 25 days of Sword Art Online-themed collectibles by opening a door each day. COLLECTIBLE PRIZES: This 25-day advent calendar features high-quality collectible items -- buttons, sticky notes, coasters, mini booklets, pencils, and more -- that are designed to last so that you can show off your love for Sword Art Online year-round.
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood: The Official Advent Calendar: 25 Days of Surprises
Spend the holidays with Edward and Alphonse, the most popular brothers in Japanese animation!Cards, acrylic stands, badges, stickers and more await you every day for a holiday in the heart of alchemy! 25 DAYS OF SURPRISES: Count down to the holidays or any other special occasion and receive 25 days of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood-themed collectibles by opening a door each day. COLLECTIBLE PRIZES: This 25-day advent calendar features high-quality collectible items -- buttons, sticky notes, coasters, mini booklets, pencils, and more -- that are designed to last so that you can show off your love for Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood year-round.
Flowers
A beautiful collection of 30 detachable art prints of flowers, created by 30 artists from around the world, with information about each flower and artist. An ode to the beauty of the floral world, FLOWERS is a collection of 30 detachable art prints, each created by a contemporary artist from around the world. In this beautiful book, gardener and journalist Carole Tolila has selected 30 of her favorite flowers. Not only is FLOWERS unique in form, being a book you can both admire and display, but it's unique in content: this is a collective work, made up of gorgeous artworks created by illustrators from across the globe. The pages of the book house a multitude of artistic techniques, ranging from watercolor to collage, lino-cutting to digital drawing. On the reverse of each detachable print, you'll find a little natural history to accompany each flower, along with information about each artists, the techniques they used and how the botanical world sparks inspiration for them. Whether you're decorating your own home or looking for a thoughtful gift for a friend, FLOWERS is the perfect way of letting a little nature and poetry into your life. Simply pull a printout of the book, grab a frame or some washi tape, and display it on your wall.
The Art of Tataki Zom矇 Botanical Fabric Printing
Tataki Zom矇 is the enchanting art of pounding flowers and plants onto fabric to create stunning botanical prints. With just a few simple tools, you can transform natural materials into beautiful wall hangings, linens, tablecloths, and more. This meditative craft deepens your connection to nature as you work with the changing seasons, letting leaves, petals, and pine needles leave their unique imprints. Step-by-step instructions guide you through the basics of the process, while expert tips help you choose the best plants and harvesting techniques for vibrant results. Featuring eleven inspiring projects, this book invites you to experiment with color, texture, and pattern. Soon, every flower you pass will become a source of creative possibility!Easy to learn with as many possibilities as there are plants Work with natureto craft beautiful fabric printsMeditate on the connection between art and the natural worldSee potential in every plant around youLearn how to properly create and care for your botanical prints for long-lasting piecesCreate gorgeous pieces for cottage-core and rustic homesSimple, impactful gifts for nature-lovers in your lifeEleven inspiring projects to get you startedWritten and designed by humans, for humans!
Making Magnificent Wood Art
Ready to transform wood into masterpiece sculptures? Then even beginners will enjoy Making Magnificent Wood Art, a unique dive into the art of transforming ordinary wood into extraordinary art and decor. Inside author Meleah Gabhart's new book, you'll find detailed skill-building projects, outlined step-by-step with thorough instructions so you never feel like you're doing any guesswork. And each project will help you open up your imagination! Learn how to turn wood into a flower mandala, how to craft intricate details like leaves, or even go all out and turn the wood into a sculpted small tree design. Maximize your scroll saw and bandsaw to find out what kind of creative projects they're capable of. Gabhart has a passion for using wood that was mostly rejected by woodworkers, so you'd be surprised at how affordable the hobby can be. Gabhart's art reminds people that you don't need beautiful wood to create something beautiful--with some serious wood-sculpting know-how, you can transform an ordinary object into art.
Decorative Woodturning
When most people first take up woodturning as a hobby, they are proud to produce bowls, plates and spindle-work. However, there will often come a time when this can become repetitive as, although some work stands out because of shape, grain pattern or because of the turner's skill, there are many pieces that simply look uniform. There is one way to easily lift these works out of the ordinary, and that is by adding decoration. Decorative Woodturning will start you on this creative journey, describing how to undertake the most common types of decoration, helping build confidence and inspiring you to experiment with different techniques.
Painting and Decorating Furniture with Floral Designs
This practical guide explains and demonstrates how to create beautiful furniture with botanical themes and paint effects. Packed with examples and advice, it takes you through the full process from first preparing the item to achieving a professional finish. It emphasises the importance of observation to successful design, and the key essentials of scale, proportion and balance. With over 300 photos, this book is for everyone keen on upcycling and transforming a plain piece of furniture into a prized feature.
Origami Advent Calendar book for Kids and Adults
Origami Advent Calendar for Children and Adults - 24 Creative Models for a Joyful Advent Season���� No fattening chocolates-just creative surprises! ���� An Advent calendar book that playfully promotes creativity and mindfulness for young and old alike. ✨ Tiny paper artworks instead of short sugar highs.The Origami Advent Calendar by Lila Folds features 24 unique origami models, each explained step by step with clear images, simple written instructions, and optional video guides via QR codes. Whether a fox, rabbit, reindeer, star, or Christmas tree-every day from December 1 to 24 brings a new little paper creation that makes Advent meaningful, peaceful, and fun.���� Benefits of Origami✔ Encourages fine motor skills, patience, and concentration✔ Boosts dexterity and creativity✔ Provides screen-free relaxation and mindful focus✔ Fosters joyful family moments full of connection✔ Makes waiting for Christmas exciting with 24 creative projects���� Perfect ForCozy, creative evenings with familyFun crafting sessions with childrenA relaxing break for adultsA thoughtful, original gift for all agesSenior activities to train memory and coordinationQuiet time alone, away from stress and screensHoliday parties or Advent gatherings with a creative touchThis beautifully designed Advent calendar book is more than a simple craft guide-it's a source of calm and creativity throughout December. Each fold tells a story of focus, patience, and joy.With every page, you'll rediscover how relaxing it feels to create something with your own hands.Step by step, paper turns into magic-bringing a moment of peace and wonder to your day.���� Origami instead of sweets-creativity that lasts!
The Magic of Chelsea - A Flower Show Like No Other - 2025
Another year has passed, and we have had another trip to the Chelsea Flower Show. Unlike last year, the weather was a typical late spring day without a cloud in the sky, and now here we have the newest edition of the 'Magic of Chelsea' 2025.Since we had booked our tickets early for this year, we managed to secure two passes for Day 2, which is reserved for members of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), of which we are members. As with our previously published Magic of Chelsea books, this one is also published with those in mind who cannot visit the event but would love to, as well as those who did see the show and want to cherish their memories. We are now bringing this book to you.The exhibits and flowers, and possibly due to the beautiful spring weather, were spectacular. The flowers were glistening in the lovely morning sun, and everything looked fresh and sparkling.There is no doubt about it; with enthusiasm and excitement filling the air, we were out to have a good time, and that's precisely what we did.The people attending enjoyed a day full of fun, and that's precisely what took place. Happy faces, laughter, and everyone having a great time - it was a very special moment shared, and we're fortunate to have been part of it. Now that I am back in Australia, we have shared our experiences, which have enabled me to write this latest book.From stunning floral displays, various flowers and plants in the Great Pavilion, to remarkable pieces of creative sculpture, all were showcased at this year's Chelsea Flower Show.My enthusiasm never falters for the appreciation of the art displayed. From sculptures to the exotic plants and flowers, all of which bring home to me the skills, talent, and determination that so many people have to fulfil their dreams of creating and delivering their beautiful exhibits at the Chelsea Flower Show.It is through reflection and working on this book that I celebrate the treasured moments spent and the gratitude now felt, while the nostalgia of that time becomes one of life's precious memories. I, too, know that by turning the pages and feasting our eyes on the photographs, this book will leave you with feelings of peace, enjoyment, and satisfaction that I experienced during its creation.Christine
Clay Your Way
Fun, simple and unique projects to make at home with air-dry clay! Ceramicist Lolita Daskalu-Glover breaks down the key techniques you need to craft pieces to decorate your home with, with just a few tools and materials needed to make stunning creations. Fill your home with cute homewares like a shell trinket dish, fridge magnets, a fruit basket, picture frames to hold precious memories and candlestick holders. Useful pieces such as an egg cup, a coil planter for your favourite plant, picnic coasters, a matchbox and even a clock make your creations practical for every day usage. Lolita also includes accessories like a pendant necklace or bow key ring, to bring your creations and personal style to the outside world. Learn basic techniques like pinching, rolling out a slab, rolling a coil, cutting, scoring and decorating with fun textures, paint and varnish. It's totally up to you how you personalise and customise your clay projects. Once you see how simple it is, you won't stop rolling, building, creating - making clay your way.
Craftland
An "impassioned and inspiring account of the extraordinary men and women still doing traditional artisanal work" (The Sunday Times) in the face of massive technological industrialization--by renowned Cambridge art historian Dr. James Fox. "Beautifully written and (charmingly illustrated) . . . His chronicle of the decline of the traditional trades is staggering."--The Wall Street Journal During an age of mass manufacturing, fast fashion, synthetic materials and the unsustainable practice of companies valuing quantity over quality, a return to tradition, connection, and simplicity is essential. Art historian and award-winning broadcaster Dr. James Fox explores the rapidly fading crafts and artisanal traditions of the world--such as coopering, basket-weaving, wheelwrighting, metalwork, and blacksmithing--that have shaped so much of our history through their alchemy of the hand-made human touch and generational wisdom. Fox explains the history of craftsmanship in Britain, taking readers across the lands and communities that originated there, teaching them about the practices, traditions, and people at their heart. From coopers to thatchers, basket makers to bellfounders and dry wall builders, Fox tours Britain, once the workshop of the world, in search of its lost and disappearing craft traditions and the artisans trying to keep them alive including, a rush weaver who has managed to rebuild a sustainable business with her baskets and other wares, a bell foundry that uses the same practices it used in the nineteenth century, and dry wallers, building walls one piece of stone at a time that could last two centuries. Part travelogue and part historical record, Craftland is a profoundly intimate meditation on our human cultural heritage, exploring what we lose as these traditions fade from view in the race of progress, and what we stand to gain if we bring them back.
Flower Arranging Secrets
An illustrated how-to book on flower arranging using supermarket and garden flowers and eco-friendly design techniques.
Helps And Hints For Hallowe'En
Step into a lantern-lit past where mischief, memory, and merriment meet Helps And Hints For Hallowe En is the lost handbook of warm, whimsical Halloween tradition reborn. This charming Victorian-era guide gathers irresistible Halloween party ideas, Halloween crafts for kids, spooky storytelling tips, and Halloween games for children alongside DIY Halloween decorations, costume sketches, and simple Halloween treats and recipes. Rich with family-friendly Halloween activities, old-fashioned divinations, and step-by-step creative projects, it s both a practical Halloween celebration guide and a treasury of playful customs perfect for modern parents planning a magical night or collectors seeking authentic seasonal lore. Historically significant, this book preserves regional Halloween history and traditions, illuminating how past generations celebrated the thinning of the veil between worlds. Restored with care by Alpha Editions, this edition revives text, illustrations, and period charm that had been out of print for decades. More than a reprint, it s a cultural treasure: meticulously edited, rebound for durability, and presented as a collector s item for today s readers and future generations. Whether you want Halloween planning tips for a memorable party, inspiration for Halloween costume inspiration, or a dose of creative Halloween fun, this restored classic blends practical guidance with literary grace. Own a piece of seasonal history perfect for casual readers, families, and classic literature collectors alike.
Handicraft For Boys
Rediscover the lost art of making a hands-on treasure for curious young hands and nostalgic collectors alike. Handicraft for Boys gathers a century-old trove of practical, imaginative projects that teach woodworking for boys, beginner crafts for children, and a wide range of DIY crafts for boys. From simple kits and model-making to useful household helpers and outdoor playthings, this book turns boys' craft activities into structured lessons in creative problem-solving, safety, and pride in workmanship. Clear step-by-step instructions and diagrams make these educational crafts for boys accessible to parents, teachers, and young makers beginning their journey in crafting skills for boys. Historically significant, Handicraft for Boys captures a vanished era of traditional crafts for boys and boys' manual skills development a window into how hands-on projects for boys once shaped character and competence. Long out of print and nearly forgotten, Alpha Editions has lovingly restored this text for today s and future generations, preserving original layouts and practical detail while making it readable for modern audiences. More than a reprint, this edition is presented as a collector s item and cultural treasure: restored, annotated, and bound for preservation. Ideal for casual readers, homeschooling families, and classic literature collectors, Handicraft for Boys invites a new generation to pick up tools, learn boys' creative hobbies, and experience the lasting rewards of hands-on projects for boys.
The Gunsmith'S Manual
A masterwork reborn: The definitive American gunsmith handbook returns to print restored, expanded in spirit, and issued as a collector s treasure by Alpha Editions. The Gunsmith s Manual by Wm. B. Harrison is both a practical gunsmithing techniques bible and a vivid portrait of a vanished craft. Inside you ll find step-by-step guidance on firearm construction, precision fitting, barrel work, stock shaping, sighting, triggers, metal finishing, and vintage firearms maintenance everything a working tradesman or dedicated hobbyist needs from a comprehensive gunsmith manual. Clear diagrams and hands-on instruction make this a usable firearms repair manual for modern bench work and restoration projects. More than a how-to, this complete gunsmithing guide is a historic gunsmithing reference that captures 19th-century skill, language, and ethos. Once out of print for decades, this Wm. B. Harrison book has been carefully restored for today s and future generations, balancing faithful reproduction with readability. Alpha Editions presents not just a reprint but a collector s item and cultural treasure: durable typography, faithful illustrations, and contextual notes that honor its place in the lineage of American gunsmith trade skills. Ideal for casual readers curious about craftsmanship and for classic literature collectors seeking a historic gunsmithing resource, this volume bridges past and present. If you want an authoritative, practical guide to gunsmithing tools and techniques a complete gunsmithing guide you can use and display this edition is indispensable. Keywords: Gunsmithing guide, American gunsmith handbook, historic gunsmithing reference.
