Crafts & Hobbies

Getting messy is the best part of creating! Get Messy Art gives you the freedom, inspiration, and ideas to experiment and play with art techniques and projects to create perfectly imperfect art. We're always told that play and experimentation is the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486229058Author Marianne KinzelFormat PaperbackPage Count 117Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

The really easy way to learn how to paint flowers in watercolour! Using a simple ten-step process, learn how to draw a basic outline starting with simple shapes, then add washes of colour and fine details to complete your work. Arranged in three...

Learn the secrets of colour theory and how you can use it to improve your quilting projects. The founding members of Fat Quarterly, the popular e-zine on quilting, share their expertise of how to use colour successfully in quilting. The book is split...

Inspiration and practical tips on incorporating the everyday into textile art. In Embroidering the Everyday, acclaimed textile artist Cas Holmes explores the 'everyday' and the 'domestic', generating a wealth of inspiration and raw material to create...

Create your own elegant greeting cards with the beauty of lifelike paper flowers!Paper Flower Note Cards provides all the information you need. With just scissors, craft glue and a few sheets of colorful heavyweight paper, anyone can create stunning...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646011032Author Bente PresterudFormat HardbackPage Count 140Imprint Trafalgar Square BooksPublisher Trafalgar Square BooksWeight(grams)...

Fill your home with small works of art that embody the simple life. Start with 16 useful handmade gifts in the popular Zakka design style, then add adorable motifs pulled from everyday life. 35 charming designs are printed on iron-on transfer paper-have...

Author Sarah Thomas goes all in with this must-have quilting guide. This is not just a collection of 15 beautiful quilts to make, but also a course study on how to confidently choose fabric for multi-color and monotone designs. Sarah shares her approach...

Modelling German WWII Armoured Vehicles is an essential reference for wargamers and modellers who build and paint World War II German armoured vehicles. It provides extensive information on the vehicles, describing what was used and when, and how the...

Birger Berge is a trend-setting contemporary designer and is deeply passionate about traditional patterns and their origins. Berge was taught to knit as a child by his mother and grandmother, and for him, handcrafts have become a source of comfort and...

This is a gorgeous collection of fresh, Spring-themed sewing projects using the latest Tilda fabrics and embellishments. You can choose from a stunning variety of sewing and papercraft designs, including bags, soft toys, fabric boxes and unique...

A practical book with simple excercises showing the basics of drawing. Learning to draw is quicker and easier than you might think. This practical and concise book contains simple exercises and techniques to encourage you to start drawing, whether you...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781600853241Author K FassettFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Taunton Press IncPublisher Taunton Press IncWeight(grams) 716gDimensions(mm) 280mm * 221mm...

Learn to make granny squares, circles, triangles and more with 35 fashionable patterns. Whether you are just starting to crochet or you fancy a modern approach to classic patterns, Crochet Granny Squares and More provides you with plenty of...

This is a great value book covering everything the beginner needs to master cartooning. It teaches how to draw cartoon people, fantasy characters, layouts, background design and much more. It is from the world's bestselling author of drawing and...

Figure drawing is the most essential - and the most difficult - of all the skills for the artist to learn. In this manual Burne Hogarth introduces his own system of figure drawing, which should make it possible to visualize and accurately render the...

'What Aitken writes about fun is worth reading' Mail on Sunday'Irresistible' Christopher Somerville, author of The January Man and Walking the Bones of Britain'A great book' Simon Rimmer, Sunday Brunch'Aitken's writing is always a delight' Madeleine...

Anyone can quilt stunning scenery - from brand new landscape quilters to veteran artists! Explore Joyce R. Becker's simple methods with 50 tips for success and a gallery of quilts from featured designers.About the AuthorJoyce R. Becker is a quilt artist,...

This beautiful and inspirational book written by a doyenne of British textile design explores the art of painting and making patterns on cloth. Fabrics bring colour and vibrance to our lives, adding inventiveness and charm to both our clothes and our...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486252063Author Ed SibbettPage Count 64Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 226gDimensions(mm) 278mm * 208mm *...

Originally published in, Japan, "Karakuri" is an introduction to the simple mechanisms, like gears, cranks, cams and levers, that are used to bring these amazing moving paper models or automata to life. There are ten pull-out printed cardstock pages so...

Sweet and soft animal friends made with popular Japanese knitting techniques.This collection of 25 cuddly toy animals includes everything from favorite pets to zoo animals. Made with soft materials and adorable expressions, these sweet companions make...

The fourth in a series of seasonal watercoloring books based on artist Kristy Rice's cutting gardens, this book celebrates winter's blossoms such as amaryllis, hollyberry, hellebores, and snowdrops. Her easy-to-learn, joy-driven approach includes simple...

Laura Preston, founder of the textile studio and quilting shop Vacilando Quilting Co., has created the ultimate resource for modern quilters. Her minimalist quilting method uses geometric shapes and bold, solid colours to simplify traditional quilting...

Copper enamelling - essentially, the melting of glass enamel grains onto a copper surface - is an exciting and fascinating technique. Enamelling on Copper highlights the unique interactions between copper and enamels, and gives a detailed account of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780994355409Author Selina FenechFormat PaperbackPage Count 108Imprint Fairies and Fantasy Pty LtdPublisher Fairies and Fantasy Pty LtdWeight(grams)...

This fascinating volume tells you everything you need to know about how to build an 00 gauge Tilbury Tank locomotive or, indeed, any similar type of tank. Written in an engaging, encouraging and easily understable style, this new work is a worthy...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781645176060Author Allison HoffmanPage Count 76Imprint Thunder Bay PressPublisher Thunder Bay PressWeight(grams) 494gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 254mm * 64mm

A practical guide to using gouache in botanical painting, by a leading botanical painter. Gouache is an opaque water-based medium, often called body colour, that produces crisp and vibrant paintings, and is becoming increasingly popular in botanical...

This photo-filled guide offers you all the information you need to begin the fascinating ancient art of illumination, and then to improve your skills. A short history of the art, including photos of some of the world's great medieval masterpieces,...

Learning to paint using oils, acrylics and gouache requires training in specific painting skills. This practical guide is an ideal introduction to all three media for beginners, as well as including exercises and projects to challenge more experienced...

Are you ready to expand your powers and learn the secrets of conjurers from throughout the ages? Then grab your wand, open this book of magic and start practising tricks once understood only by master wizards. The 600-year-old Wizard is back - and he...

You asked for it...you've got it! Best-selling author Angela Walters is back with 70+ all-new free-motion designs and variations to take your quilting to the next level. Tackle your quilt top one bite at a time, with ideas for quilting specific...

These handmade birdhouses and feeders, bee hotels, and butterfly and ladybird homes will bring welcome visitors to your garden. Handmade Houses and Feeders for Birds, Bees, and Butterflies features 35 beautiful havens to build to attract more wildlife...

Take the colorful route! Pack up your crochet hooks and yarn--it's time for a journey of technique discovery! With designer Alessandra Hayden as your guide, you'll learn the surprisingly easy basics of tapestry crochet while exploring an array of...

A one-of-a-kind garland lets you drape your world with beautiful, colorful Art for Joy's Sake! With the included quality watercolor paint and wooden brush, enjoy painting the cards, then string them on the enclosed ribbon to create unlimited greetings...

A jewel is more than an arrangement of precious stones - it is a story. This is the principle on which Vincent Meylan, author of Christie's: The Jewellery Archives Revealed, Boucheron: The Secret Archives, Van Cleef & Arpels: Treasures and Legends, and...

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This book is not only for "painters" but for all types of creative individuals who want to experience and play with watercolor, whether their background is mixed-media, textile art, journaling, or paper craft. Unlike the typical watercolor text books,...