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Everything you need to learn how to make your own natural watercolour paints, oak gall ink and the brushes and pens with which to use them. Youll find out how to forage for natural materials in your locale and pick up all the principles and skills you need for making your own paints.

100 Christmas gifts and decorations that are quick and easy to make and perfect for crafters of all abilities.

Billy Showell is a well-respected botanical watercolour artist, and her exceptional eye for detail and ability to re-create the form, texture, colour and patterning of a wide range of plants have earned her a formidable reputation worldwide. Her compositions are given a contemporary, sometimes playful twist, while retaining all the beauty and accuracy of traditional botanical paintings. In this

PAINTING KIT – The Dinosaur Painting Kit from Mudpuppy includes 10 paintable cards each with a unique dinosaur themed illustration as well as a built-in watercolor paint palette at the top of each card and a watercolor brush which is neatly packaged in place with a cardboard insert at the back of the pad. HOW IT WORKS – Dip the brush in water, apply to the paint palette to activate t

LOCKED DIARY – The Solar System Locked Diary by Mudpuppy is an out of this world Solar System title featuring a friendly sun and planets in orbit. The diary includes a silver padlock with 2 keys and 192 lined pages with illustrated icons throughout. SPACE THEMED – Get ready to embark on a cosmic journey with this awesome diary. This space themed diary is perfect for lifting spirits a

SOCIAL GAME – It´s the most wonderful time of the year–to argue. I mean, you´re already going to bicker with your relatives, you might as well have fun while doing it. Includes 400 holiday-ish things to argue about and suitable for 2 or more players. HOW TO PLAY - In this holiday-specific version of Debatable, we´ll obviously avoid politics and religion, and instead focus on the impo

STICKER BOOK - Get ready to pop the top on a can of laughter with the You Can Do It Googly Sticker Book from Brass monkey! From soda cans that look like they've seen it all to soup cans that have seen better days, these stickers are sure to bring a smile to your face every time you see them. Perfect for adding a dash of retro charm to your notebooks, water bottles, laptops, and more, these sticker

STICKER BOOK - The Best Buds Googly Sticker book from Brass Monkey is like Mother Nature meets a comedy club, and the result is pure floral hilarity. From roses with a mischievous twinkle to daisies that look like they're up to something, these stickers are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face every time you see them. Perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your notebooks, water bottles, lapto

This isn’t your average dream journal. It’s a place for you to record all your dreams: daydreams, life dreams, secret dreams, AND sleeping dreams! Its gently supportive prompts will help you uncover meanings and wisdom in your dreams. If you’re not in the mood for all that, it’s also totally fine to just write your dreams down and not figure ’em out! It’s your dream (and it’s your cute journal).

Mushrooms! Marvelous mushrooms! These beautifully illustrated unique self-mailers feature three different mushroom designs, drawn by three different artists, will make sending letters to friends near and far and snap! Simply write your message, fold the letter and seal it with the included sticker seals, and you’ve got a wonderful self-mailer for special occasions… and ordinary ones too! Snail M

Oh, what a little moonlight can do! Especially when it’s in the form of our mystical, magical, unique self-mailers. Three different celestial + lunar designs, drawn by three different artists, will make sending letters to friends near and far and snap! Simply write your message, fold the letter and seal it with the included sticker seals, and you’ve got a wonderful self-mailer for special occasi

Something tells us you’re gonna really connect with this Intuition Journal. This self-discovery journal is here to help you tap in and explore your inner intuitive self. It gently guides you in exploring and defining where your intuitive knowing shows up for you, what your inner voice sounds like, and helps you source real-life examples of times when your intuition has shown up for you. It’s ful

Say hello to your favorite new journal that asks a lot of good questions, but hardly demands anything from you! Log how you change & grow over 3 years (in a row) with this low-pressure, high fun Q&A journal you only need to write in once a week. You are a delightfully complex emotional being & this journal wants you to see just how very fascinating you are! 52 weeks-worth of deep & light-heart

Some pretty important people—like scientists, teachers & other people who carry clipboards—believe that saying positive things out loud to yourself helps you feel better, smarter, cooler, or any other way you’d like to feel. With 40 fun & encouraging cards, this deck helps kids build confidence & have a boatload of giggles while they’re at it. Just pull a card, read it out loud, and feel like yo

Kids will discover a world of intrigue and adventure right under their noses with our nifty Scavenger Hunt pad. More active than any techno-gadget, this pad keeps young’uns busy and ignites their imaginations as they search for “treasures” around the house (or hotel room, backyard, etc.). Take that and so there, boring boredom! Treasure hunt notepads for kids = ideal for cold, hot, or rainy da

Inspire budding creative geniuses to showcase their skills with the I’m an Artist Pad. Less expensive than art school and more satisfying than staring at a screen, this arty art paper pad fuels kids’ imagination in a celebratory format. TBH, it’s just as fun for parents as it is for tots—bet you’ll wanna grab the crayons & use it yourself!  Great gift for parents, grandparents, babysitter

Bond with little ones and encourage ’em to reflect on their day via good, old-fashioned paper. More calming than dad jokes, this mellow pad gives kids a nighttime ritual in a friendly, guided format. Oh and FYI, the Good Night Playtime Pad’s magical wind-down powers work equally well on adults. Sweet gift for parents, grandparents, and actual children Because “sleep hygiene for kids” is a real

Get those little noses in a book—and away from the bleepin’ gadgets—via good, old-fashioned paper. More fun than a jillion knock knock jokes, this sweet pad lets kids reflect on their favorite books with a friendly, guided format that’s just as enjoyable for parents as it is for kids. You’ll be tempted to use it yourself! Awesome gift for parents, babysitters, and actual children FACT: Once ki

'This is a book to be awed by.' – Daily Mail In 1924, the British Mount Everest Expedition led by George Mallory set out to reach the summit of the world´s highest peak. In 2024, documentaries and exhibitions – some sponsored, like the original climb, by the Royal Geographical Society – will commemorate the 100th anniversary of this famous adventure. Everest 24, published wit

A fun and inspiring daily drawing journal from beloved artist and author Lisa Congdon! With 365 creative prompts and enough space for a whole year's worth of drawings, this is the perfect tool for starting or switching up your daily drawing practice. Who better than Lisa Condon, bestselling author and inspiring illustrator, to guide you on a yearlong journey to find and refine your own artistic vo