Crafts and Decorative arts

“Not gonna lie, this is probably the coolest journal you´ll ever see. . . . Wreck This Journal is here to inspire you.” —Buzzfeed The internationally bestselling phenomenon with more than 10 million copies sold—and an excellent holiday gift! Paint, poke, create, destroy, and wreck—to create a journal as unique as you are  For anyone who's ever had tro

“Not gonna lie, this is probably the coolest journal you´ll ever see. . . . Wreck This Journal is here to inspire you.” —Buzzfeed The internationally bestselling phenomenon with more than 10 million copies sold—and an excellent holiday gift! Paint, poke, create, destroy, and wreck—to create a journal as unique as you are  For anyone who's ever had tro

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'The book you hold in your hands is the distillate of a quarter century's teaching. It is my attempt to answer, "What next?" for students who are embarking on their "second act".' - Julia Cameron Julia Cameron has inspired millions with her bestseller on creativity, The Artist's Way. In The Artist's Way for Retirement, she turns her eye to a segment of the population that, ironically, while th

A lush and interactive coloring book with new information on engaging with the cards in the bestselling Modern Witch Tarot from author and artist Lisa Sterle.

The Modern Witch Tarot is a celebration of the witchy power of a collection of diverse, contemporary women. In this coloring book, readers have an opportunity to add

A practical knot-tying kit with 30 easy-to-learn knot instruction cards. Including two practice ropes, each 60cm long and 8mm in diameter. Organised by best use: Find out which knot to use to moor a boat, secure a hammock, make a raft, and many more. The perfect gift for outdoor enthusiasts, knot improvers and complete beginners.

An original approach to the practical arts genre, with a spread-based accessible formula allowing the reader to understand key concepts quickly and easily

Collage and decoupage are undergoing a revival among artists and hobbyists seeking a mindful activity that also produces a beautiful end product

This truly outstanding book, first published in Russian in the 1970s and regarded as a classic, contains everything you need to know about how to deliver checkmate. 1000 Checkmate Combinations contains a wealth of elegant and sophisticated chess tactics as well as systematic and effective instruction. Each chapter covers a different piece or combination of pieces that is able to deliver checkmat

Color has captivated artists, designers, scientists, and philosophers for centuries. From early principles of color theory to color wheels, great thinkers study and use color to explain and illustrate their ideas. Color is a sketchbook with thick, blank 140 gsm (~95 lbs.) pages and a full-color appendix with striking vintage illustrations from rare books on color theory. The textured cover feature

The world's first comic-strip knitting book, Knitstrips presents 22 original patterns, boundless humor, and seriously appealing knitting instructionInspired, original, and laugh-out-loud funny, knitstrips are patterns and knitting instruction mixed with advice and humorous commentary-and presented in illustrated comic book panels. Launched in 2016 on the mega-popular knitting site Modern Daily Kni

Crochet the zodiac with these crochet patterns for amigurumi horoscope dolls - the perfect present for all astrology lovers.Whether you're a sensitive Pisces or a loyal Leo, you can create your own special zodiac dolls with these cute amigurumi patterns from best-selling author, Carla Mitrani. Astrology has never been so popular - it offers fun and distraction in challenging times - and this colle

This comprehensive guide to drawing action manga contains all the basics followed by 16 action-packed step-by-step pin-ups for the aspiring graphic novel artist.

These inspiring rock painting projects based on the art of Thomas Kinkade will add a splash of color to any room or garden. Rock painting is a wonderful way to express your creativity, and with Thomas Kinkade Rock Painting, you´ll create a dozen designs based on the classic works of artist Thomas Kinkade. From cozy winter cottages to dramatic seascapes, each project comes with step-by-step instru

Sisters Rachel Lawson and Siobhan Watt combined their talents—Siobhan's professional art and design experience and Rachel's needlework expertise—to create these delightful contemporary designs. Punch needle is accessible for everyone, including those with no craft experience. It's a delightful hobby to discover and a perfect way to turn a stash of yarn into practical items! Explore this relaxing c

“Not gonna lie, this is probably the coolest journal you´ll ever see. . . . Wreck This Journal is here to inspire you.” —Buzzfeed The internationally bestselling phenomenon with more than 10 million copies sold—and an excellent holiday gift! Paint, poke, create, destroy, and wreck—to create a journal as unique as you are  For anyone who's ever had tro

A real gem for the student of jewelry design, three preeminent, international jewelry designers offer step-by-step instruction. Walk with them through the creative drawing process for twenty-five different styles of jewelry sets, with four variations for each style. From each specific design idea, you will see jewelry being developed in silver and gold, old gold, gold with diamonds, and platinum w

Contains 124 extraordinary color profiles, portraying examples of nearly all types of single-seated fighter aircraft used by the Luftwaffe in World War II. All of the detailed profiles represent aircraft flown by German aces, some of the most famous and successful as well as those of lesser known. Also contains over 100 color illustrations of Luftwaffe unit markings, uniform insignia, camouflage c

The islands of Murano, in the lagoon of Venice, have been a sheltered community of glass artists for at least 700 years, leading the world in blown techniques and design of beautiful and functional objects. This new study captures the artistry of Murano glass as well as the multi-generational world of discovery, innovation, alliances, and realliances that have fostered that artistry. With 250 stun

This long-awaited book will be a valuable tool for collectors, dealers, and researchers of modern Italian glass. Most comprehensive volumes are written in Italian, and none includes a value guide. This one, in English, includes information and photographs that will make this book a standard reference on the subject.With approximately 700 full color photos of almost 1000 examples of glass from 1900