Through her easy-to-follow stitch tutorials and patterns that are at turns playful and elegant, Dhara Shah shows readers the wide array of gorgeous embroidery designs that can be achieved with just 12 stitches. From the French Knot to the Herringbone Stitch, they'll learn the ins and outs of each one before putting it to practice in one of the many striking projects. Beginners will appreciate the thorough introduction to fundamentals like choosing supplies and mounting fabrics, as well as the step-by-step instructions for each tutorial and pattern. Meanwhile, advanced embroidery artists will enjoy honing their skills and mastering the more challenging techniques to create unique designs both on the hoop and off. Offer your yoga-enthusiast friends a Chakra Chronicles hoop and wow littles ones with the Sprinkles of My Donut! pattern.
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9781645674443
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Paperback
Pottery for Beginners
By Ford, Kara Leigh
If you ever daydream about delving into pottery but aren't sure where to begin, this is your book. Professional potter Kara Leigh Ford will be your personal pottery guide, helping you to overcome any doubts about your abilities. All you need are curiosity and a few simple tools to mold stunning stoneware with confidence. Inspiring projects and primers on equipment, technique, clay types and setting up a workspace make pottery approachable for complete newcomers, as well as budding potters who want to hone their skills. Plus, gorgeous photos from Kara's studio offer visual guidance every step of the way.Enter the wonderful world of ceramics with hand building, the meditative method behind your next mug, spoon set or soap dish. When you're ready for the wheel, easy-to-follow instructions cover the foundations of throwing bowls, plates, vases and other beginner-friendly kitchenware like a pro.
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9781645673026
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Paperback
The Tunisian Crochet Handbook
By Lipsey, Toni
There are hundreds of books that explore traditional crochet, but there are few that reference the concept of Tunisian crochet or present it in a modern, approachable way. The Tunisian Crochet Handbook introduces this fascinating and rewarding technique with a wide array of stitches and design possibilities. The goal of this book is to guide crocheters step-by-step through Tunisian crochet, starting with tools and yarns, transitioning into how-to's and stitches, and finishing with easy but engaging patterns. The book includes instructional sections and patterns, complete with the necessary schematics and styled, chic photographs. Every shawl, garment, and accessory featured takes makers beyond the basics, introducing new stitches to expand their skill sets.
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9781419747182
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Paperback
The Artist's Manual
By Pepper, Rob
If you're interested in creating any kind of art, this book has everything you need to become a more confident, creative artist--whatever your level of skill or experience. It's like having your very own studio assistant, providing the support you need to find the artist within you.Designed specifically for modern artists who like to take inspiration from and make connections between different art traditions and techniques, The Artist's Manual covers a huge range of methods, including traditional drawing and painting; ceramics, sculpture, and printmaking; and newer areas such as digital art and animation. Discover the tools, practices, and processes that will help unleash your creativity, from first principles to professional tips and tricks.Brush up on basic know-how such as choosing the right tool, mixing watercolors, preparing a canvas, or mastering image-manipulation software.
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9780744033762
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Hardcover
Felt Flower Workshop
By Rajamannar, Bryanne
Learn to make felt plants and flowers so rich with detail; they look freshly picked!Aimed at absolute beginners -- the book starts with an overview of basic techniques and then progresses on to simple lessons for making flowers, plants, leaves, and branches. Each lesson comes with a detailed reference photograph, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, and pattern. Once the lessons are complete, the reader can progress on to a series of beautifully-designed projects (featuring the plants and flowers previously practiced) . Each project is introduced with a styled photograph showing the item in an attractive modern setting along with easy instructions for assembly.Learn to make: Fabulous felt flowers including magnolia, poppy, ranunculus, rose, and sunflowerTrendy felt houseplants such as air plants and succulentsGorgeous felt greenery including eucalyptus leaves, ferns, and an olive branchBeautiful felt projects including a floral garland, decorative pillow, potted plant, Bohemian crown, terrarium, and more!A must-have book for anyone interested in learning a new craft that offers endless creativity and is easy, inexpensive, and on-trend! .
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9781644030417
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Paperback
Botanical Art Techniques
By Artists, American Society Of Botanical
Botanical Art Techniques is a comprehensive guide to one of the most delicate and beautiful art forms. From the experts at the American Society of Botanical Artists, it feature how-to tutorials of all the major techniques. The tutorials move from basic and introductory to advanced, so the reader can choose whatever level of difficulty they are most comfortable with and build on their skills as they progress. Additional information includes a detailed overview of the necessary materials, basic information about the principles of composition, and advice on how to develop a personal style. Filled with more than 900 photographs and stunning examples of finished art, this is a must-have for creative people everywhere.
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9781604697902
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Woodworking
By Dk,
Whether you want to build your own bed or put a bookshelf together, find out how to tackle your chosen woodwork task with confidence using this step-by-step guide.Learn how to master the key woodwork techniques, from simple skills to intricate carving, following clear instructions and photographs. Find out how to use hand, power and machine tools and discover the strengths of over 100 different woods. Packed with inspirational and practical craft projects that are easy-to-follow, Woodwork is the only book to give you a complete illustrated woodworking course.Woodwork is perfect for enthusiasts who want to develop their skills and ideal for the beginner, intermediate and advanced woodworkers alike.
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9781465491114
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Hardcover
Modern Mending
By Lewis-fitzgerald, Erin
Bring new life to your old clothes and fabrics with this fun, easy-to-follow guide to modern mending. Across the globe, we send tonnes of clothing to landfill each year. In fact, clothing consumption in the UK and US are one of the highest in the world. But the good news is that mending is trending, and it's never been easier to repair and reinvent your favourite clothes.Inspired by the slow fashion movement that's taking the sewing world by storm, Erin Lewis-Fitzgerald has created a comprehensive guide to mending your own clothes in a way that combines creativity and sustainability. In Modern Mending, she demystifies mending and shares step-by-step instructions for a range of techniques, including stitching, darning, patching, needle felting and machine darning.
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9781782219606
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Paperback
The Crafty Chica Creates!
By Murillo, Kathy Cano
With , get fun techniques for , , mixed media, clay, and paper crafts, and learn how to incorporate recycled materials into artwork. The projects and techniques are ideal for all skill levels. New to this book are projects such as:A layered resin art pieceA hanging sacred heart sculptureMexican pan dulce jewelry made from polymer clayA shrug made from Mexican scarvesA tote created from an embroidered blouseHand-stitched journalsStamped clay dishesAnd much moreEmbrace the Latino culture or connect with your cultural roots by making beautiful crafts with the Queen of Latina Style. You'll discover:Innovative ways to work with a wide range of materials, including polymer and air-dry clay, resin, wood, and fabricHow to fully embrace vivid color palettesWays of repurposing everyday supplies into gorgeous art pieces that make great giftsGreat techniques for sculpting, sewing, painting, and embellishing that will boost skills and confidence Join the Crafty Chica and create exciting, engaging art today.
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9780760372180
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The Art of Tapestry Weaving
By Mezoff, Rebecca
Put aside those preconceptions of dusty, medieval tapestries hanging on castle walls! Tapestry weaving has a whole new look, and fiber enthusiasts of all levels are eager to try their hand at creating images with yarn. Rebecca Mezoff, a renowned teacher of contemporary tapestry weaving, shares her techniques in this in-depth guide to every aspect of the process, from developing a color palette to selecting yarn, warping the loom, and weaving the image. Crafters can choose from inexpensive tabletop and hand-held looms to larger floor looms. Detailed step-by-step photos and inspiring examples from a range of weaver-artists make this a one-stop resource for tapestry weaving how-to.
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9781635861358
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Hardcover
One-Day DIY
By Strate, Jp
JP Strate and Liz Spillman, known for their hit YouTube channel The Rehab Life, are here to show readers that anyone can build amazing custom furniture and home decor without a large budget or time commitment. With simple techniques and tips on renting tools and buying pre-cut wood, this book makes it easy to get impressive results without a woodshop. Best of all, each of these modern, farmhouse-style projects can be completed in just one day.Readers can update their kitchen, with a chef-worthy Butcher Block Island, solve a storage dilemma in style with a Mid Century Mod Bookshelf, or add a personal touch to their bathroom with a Wine and Candles Tub Shelf. With Liz and JP's friendly, fun approach and, readers can custom build the perfect item for their space for a high-end, personalized look at a far lower cost than buying new.
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9781624149337
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Mending Life
By Montenegro, Nina
Mending Life is a beautifully illustrated, practical tool kit for repairing the clothes and belongings we love. It is also an exploration of how mending can be a gently healing practice in our daily lives and a small act of rebellion in a world where many things are discarded without thought.Mending Life encourages us to cherish our things by repairing them rather than discarding them. It also encourages us to change our consumption habits so that with small mends here and there, we extend the life of our garments and other household items. This handbook is for beginners but also offers more advanced techniques to those with some experience in mending. You'll learn basic techniques such as patching, but will have options to take it a step further with decorative sashiko stitching; you'll also learn how to darn socks and mend sweaters, as well as things like a tear in a bedsheet or down jacket. And along the way, the authors share heartfelt stories about the powerful act of mending, which strengthens not only the object we are repairing, but ourselves as well. Vibrant, full-color illustrations are woven throughout the handbook. Mending Life is a timeless, practical guide to cherishing and caring for our belongings.
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9781632172525
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Hardcover
Wild Creations
By Carter, Hilton
In plant and interior stylist Hilton Carter's previous books he has given us glimpses into stunning plant-filled homes where ivy and creeping figs hang miraculously from ceilings, mosses grow effortlessly to create living walls, and succulents flourish planted in terrariums. Now in Wild Creations, Hilton will show you how you can actually create these amazing fixtures for your own home. There are step-by-step instructions for Wild Ideas - making projects such as a wall mounted plant and a leather hanging plant stand, genius Wild Hacks for all of your plant worries from how to water your plants while you are away to repelling bugs, thought-provoking Wild Rants looking at the transformative power of plants, and finally a detailed look at ten key Wild Plants and how to care for them.
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9781800650251
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Hardcover
Audubon Birdhouse Book
By Barker, Margaret
A visit to almost any home or garden center presents birders with numerous cute and colorful contraptions that are sold as bird homes. But the fact is, many of these products provide anything but a . Produced in association with the , Audubon Birdhouse Book explains how to build and place functional that are safe and appropriate for more than 20 classic North American species, from wrens to raptors. Each of the easy-to-build boxes and shelves within is accompanied by cut lists, specially created line diagrams, and step-by-step photography, making the projects accessible to those with even the most rudimentary woodworking skills. In addition, this practical and beautifully presented guide is packed with color photography and information about the bird species covered: Wrens, Warblers, Bluebirds, Flycatchers, Swallows, Titmice, Owls, Flickers, Kestrels, Chickadees, Ducks, Mergansers, Swallows, Doves, Swallows, Robins, Finches, Phoebes, Loons, Swifts, Herons, and Ospreys.
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9780760368626
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Paperback(2nd ed.)
Complete Pottery Techniques
By Dk,
Discover how to develop your pottery design skills and bring your ideas to life from start to finish.Covering every technique from throwing pottery to firing, glazing to sgraffito, this pottery book is perfect for both hand-building beginners and potting pros.Step-by-step photographs - some from the potter's perspective - show you exactly where to place your hands when throwing so you can master every technique you need to know. Plus, expert tips help you rescue your pots when things go wrong.The next in the popular Artist's Techniques series, Complete Pottery is the ideal companion for pottery classes of any level, or a go-to guide and inspiration for the more experienced potter looking to expand their repertoire and perfect new skills.With contemporary design and ideas, Complete Pottery Techniques enables the modern maker to unleash their creativity.
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9781465484758
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Hardcover
National Geographic Complete Photo Guide
By Perry, Heather
With more than two billion pictures taken every day, everyone is a photographer now--and we all want to get better at it. This definitive guide shares top secrets and skills from National Geographic's most talented photojournalists, all sure to help you capture the best pictures of what matters most. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step pages take you through every technique you'll need to create stunning images, from exposure to flash to image enhancement. You'll also discover the broader dimensions of composition, photography history, and how to look at the world like a photographer. Engaging how-to features include "assignments"--such as photographing a single object to explore angles, lighting, and context--and "Why I Love this Photo," with penetrating commentary from National Geographic photo editors on iconic photos and what makes them great.
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9781426221439
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Hardcover
Animal Friends to Sew
By Ishida, Sanae
Sew adorable animal-themed projects for kids' room decor, handmade toys, and wearable accessories.Create beautiful handmade animal friends for the whole family: a darling whale teether, adorable fox baby slippers, stackable animal blocks, a sweet lion throw pillow, or a fuzzy sheep backpack! Perfect for gifting, these one-of-a-kind handmade treasures are sure to be cherished. Inspired by the beautiful simplicity of Japanese and Scandinavian design, these projects will delight the creator as much as the recipient. 15 beginner-friendly projects with 35 variations. Includes lookbook at the front followed by a sewing and embroidery primer, project instructions with photos and step-by-step illustrations, and templates at the back.
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9781632172358
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Paperback
Smithsonian Makers Workshop
By Institution, Smithsonian
50 DIY crafts, cooking, decorating, and gardening projects from the experts at the Smithsonian Institution The Smithsonian Institution presents a uniquely curated collection of lively how-to projects and historical narratives of four realms of American domestic arts: cooking, crafts, decorating, and gardening. Perfect for hobbyists interested in the historical context of what they create for their homes, this beautifully illustrated book contains fifty DIY projects - from a uniquely American quilt pattern to on-trend crafts like terrarium making and pickling - that all offer satisfying ways to bring history and culture to life. For those craving more, features provide rare insights from Smithsonian experts on prominent figures, events, and trends. Readers can learn about influential Americans who've had an impact on each realm; look at visual timelines of significant events that pushed development forward; or stay in the present and see how American arts in contemporary life is being redefined, all while enjoying satisfying and unique projects.
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9780358008644
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Paperback
Creating Wooden Jewelry
By King, Sarah
Take your jewelry design beyond metal! Comprehensive guide to creating wooden jewelry, with techniques presented by progressive skill learning 14 step-by-step jewelry projects to create, each fresh and modern, including rings, necklaces, pendants, and pins Learn woodworking skills and practice jointing, turning, steaming, polishing, staining, painting, beveling, inlaying, and more Learn how to shape, connect, and treat wood, as well as the necessary tools and materials for each technique Combine wood with other media, from silver to silicon, and learn how to ebonize and electroform wood Four special profiles feature talented guests Inni Parnanen, Terhi Tolvanen, Beppe Kessler, and Lina Peterson This first-ever comprehensive guide to creating wooden jewelry teaches woodworking skills through a series of 24 techniques and beautiful, accessible projects.
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9781497100015
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Paperback
How to Create Your Garden
By Adam, Frost,
Top tips from BBC's Gardeners' World presenter Adam FrostCreating a garden doesn't need to be complicated." This is the promise from Adam Frost, BBC Gardeners' World presenter and winner of multiple Chelsea Flower Show gold medals.Regardless of your experience or budget, with Adam's help and know-how you can design your dream garden, whether it's a small urban garden, a classic cottage garden, a suburban front garden, a low-maintenance space or a city roof terrace. His practical, no-nonsense approach strips away complex garden design concepts and focuses on your needs and preferred garden style to help you plan and build a garden that works for you.Starting right at the beginning, Adam takes you step by step through the whole process, inspiring you with simple garden design ideas to tackle a full garden makeover or a simple revamp of just one part of your garden, perhaps a tired herbaceous border, the patio, or a water feature.Learn how to design a garden that reflects your practical needs, lifestyle, budget, personality, soil, and climate.Build it yourself following the clear, uncomplicated step-by-step instructions that show you everything from laying turf to terraces, planting trees or building a raised bed or water feature.Enjoy it month by month with his simple checklist of what to do when to keep your garden in shape.How to Create your Garden is about designing an outside space that is real, achievable, and right for you.
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9781465472854
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Paperback
Beginner's Guide to Kirigami
By Descamps, Ghylenn
If you enjoy origami or papercrafting, you'll love kirigami!24 projects for handmade greeting cards, vases, gift boxes, lanterns, holiday decorations, and moreCombine origami & papercrafts to discover a new Japanese art & crafting hobbyDesigns include animals, sentiments, succulents, flowers, fruits, trees, and moreA beginner-friendly introductory guide for newcomers to kirigami, with easy-to-make projectsPerfect for crafters of any level, this skill-building book is an introduction to kirigami. The magical and ancient Japanese art of kirigami combines paper folding (origami) with papercutting to create delicate three-dimensional objects.This practical book teaches the basic techniques of this art, its core being precision and concentration. All you need to complete the projects is paper, a knife, and your imagination. Make a start, develop your skills, and take on a few challenges!Inside Beginner's Guide to Kirigami, you'll work through 24 intricate designs that will spark your imagination, each accessible and easy to master even for a novice. Projects include:First Christmas TreePretty DragonflyLove Pop-Up CardStylish LanternTerrariumBasketJapanese CranePaper Lace Doilies...and much more!With beautiful photography, helpful diagrams, and step-by-step instructions for folding and cutting charming 3D sculptures, kirigami is sure to become your newest favorite hobby!
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9781497100169
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Paperback
Modern Quilt Bible
By Betts, Elizabeth
Learn how to create stunning modern quilts with the Modern Quilt Bible: the ultimate reference guide to patchwork and quilting techniques. Author of Beginner's Guide to Quilting Liz Betts explains over 100 techniques used by designers to create eye-catching modern quilts. Try your hand at improv piecing, free motion quilting, playing with scale, curved piecing and much more. There are featured quilts from the world's best modern quilt designers and ten unique quilted projects using a range of modern quilt techniques so you can practice your new-found skills.
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9781446307465
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Paperback
Simple Farmhouse Life
By Lisa, Bass,
Transform your home into a simple farmhouse--no matter where you live--with this beautiful guide to slow living. Country girl and popular blogger Lisa Bass shares her favorite hearty recipes, handmade projects, and tips for natural living that she uses in her own from-scratch life. Slow down and enjoy the simplicity of a country lifestyle with recipes and projects such as: Natural Kitchen: rosemary lemon foaming dish soap, stonewashed linen apron, market tote Handmade D cor: pillow covers from reclaimed materials, dipped beeswax candles, linen ruffle throw blanket Natural Body: chamomile body butter, lavender calendula salve, relaxing bath soak and body mist Natural Laundry: essential oil spot remover, wool dryer balls, lavender linen spray Natural Cleaning: orange dusting spray, glass cleaner Handmade Garden: cut flower garden, front porch planters
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9781493042746
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Wear, Repair, Repurpose
By Lily, Fulop,
Replacing buttons, darning socks, and other mending skills have largely been lost to the decades. Yet, as the eco-conscious are ditching fast fashion, these techniques are being rediscovered as easy methods to revamp closets with personal flair--hello, visible mending--and sustainability. In Wear, Repair, Repurpose, Lily Fulop welcomes beginner and experienced makers with projects to refresh their closets, make the most of thrift store finds, and give worn-out cloth new life. Illustrated step-by-step instructions demystify mending techniques, and skill-based projects will inspire readers to embrace their own personal style. Learn to: Darn socksHem pantsEmbroider over stainsCrochet and braid rugsFor anyone who cares about reducing fashion waste but doesn't want to sacrifice style, this is the immersive guide you need.
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9781682684344
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Floret Farm's a Year in Flowers
By Erin, Benzakein,
Learn how to buy, style, and present seasonal flower arrangements for every occasion.With sections on tools, flower care, and design techniques, Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers presents all the secrets to arranging garden-fresh bouquets. Featuring expert advice from Erin Benzakein, world-renowned flower farmer, floral designer, and bestselling author of Floret Farm: Cut Flower Garden, this book is a gorgeous and comprehensive guide to everything you need to make your own incredible arrangements all year long, whether harvesting flowers from the backyard or shopping for blooms at the market. * Includes an A-Z flower guide with photos and care tips for more than 200 varieties.* Simple-to-follow advice on flower care, material selection, and essential design techniques* More than 25 how-to projects, including magnificent centerpieces, infinitely giftable posies, festive wreaths, and breathtaking bridal bouquetsFloret Farm's A Year in Flowers offers advice on every phase of working with cut flowers - including gardening, buying, caring for, and arranging fresh flowers.Brimming with indispensable tips and hundreds of vibrant photographs, this book is an invitation to live a flower-filled life and the perfect gift for anyone who loves flowers.* The definitive guide to flower arranging from the biggest star in the farm-to-centerpiece movement* Perfect to gift for flower lovers, avid and novice gardeners, floral designers, wedding planners, florists, small farmers, stylists, designers, crafters, and those passionate about the local floral movement* For those who loved Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden by Erin Benzakein, The Flower Recipe Book by Alethea Harampolis, Seasonal Flower Arranging by Ariella Chezar, and The Flower Chef by Carly Cylinder
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9781452172897
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Storey's Curious Compendium of Practical and Obscure Skills
By Publishing, How-to Experts At Storey
Readers with a hunger for knowledge and an interest in the myriad ways people have taught themselves to make, grow, and build will discover the ins and outs of how to do everything they've ever wondered about in this colorful, inviting volume. With dozens of useful and intriguing visual tutorials that cover how to carve a turkey, capture a swarm of bees, predict the weather by the clouds, darn socks, create a butterfly garden, set up a dog agility course, keep a nature sketchbook, navigate by the stars, and more, this rich compendium will educate, fascinate, spark conversation, and inspire new hobbies and experiences.
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9781635861914
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Hardcover
The Colorwork Bible
By Ostermiller, Jessica
With chapters outlining more than a half dozen colorwork knitting techniques, The Colorwork Bible is your updated exploration of both beginner- and advanced-level skills with a vibrant, modern palette and inspired projects. Join knitwear designer Jesie Ostermiller as you learn: A variety of small-scale swatch lessons that help you master a technique before diving into a full size project.Stripes, stranding, Fair Isle, brioche, slip-stitch, mosaic, intarsia, and more! Each technique is featured must-make projects you'll want to cast-on today.Valuable tips and tricks, plus essential information on successfully combining colors for the best possible results. Dig deep into the most colorful technique in knitting with The Colorwork Bible!
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9781632506658
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Hardcover
Small Garden Style
By Eaton, Isa Hendry
A stylishly photographed guide to creating lush, layered, dramatic little gardens no matter the size of your available space--an urban patio, a tiny backyard, or even just a pot by your door.Petite gardens align with the movement to live smaller and create a life with less stuff and more room for living. But a more eco-friendly and efficient space doesn't have to sacrifice style. In Small Garden Style, garden designer Isa Hendry Eaton and lifestyle writer Jennifer Blaise Kramer show you how to use good design to create a joyful, elegant, and exciting yet compact outdoor living space for entertaining or relaxing.A style quiz helps you focus in on your own personal garden style, be it traditional, modern, colorful, eclectic, minimalist, or globally inspired, then utilize every inch of your yard by considering the horizontal, vertical, and overhead spaces.
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9780399582851
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Hardcover
Modern Macrame
By Katz, Emily
The ultimate guide to creating and styling modern macram projects in the home from top creative tastemaker and sought-after macram artist Emily Katz.Macram--the fine art of knotting--is an age-old craft that's undergoing a contemporary renaissance. At the heart of this resurgence is Emily Katz, a lifestyle icon and artist who teaches sold out macram workshops around the world and creates swoon-worthy aspirational interiors with her custom hand-knotted pieces. Modern Macram is a stylish, contemporary guide to the traditional art and craft of macram, including 33 projects, from driftwood wall art and bohemian light fixtures to macram rugs and headboards. The projects are showcased in easy to follow and photogenic project layouts, guiding both the novice and the more experienced crafter in a highly achievable way. Included with every project are thoughtful lifestyle tips showing how macram can provide the perfect finishing touch for the modern, well-designed home--whether it's a hundred-year-old farmhouse, a sophisticated loft, or a cozy but stylish rental.
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9780399579578
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Hardcover
Elemental Knits
By Spainhower, Courtney
Elemental Knits is for women who aspire to be ever stylish, more comfortable, and less wasteful. With knitwear designer Courtney Spainhower, you'll craft an appearance that truly reflects your spirit with a collection of 20 knitting patterns designed to enhance your wardrobe year-round. * Knit with intention, selecting patterns and fibers for their wearablity, versatility, and how they enhance your existing wardrobe. * 20 patterns explore a range of knitting techniques with features suited to each season--texture and cables for autumn, allover patterning for winter, garter and lace for spring, and colorful accents for summer. * Revel in gorgeous details that take these garments and accessories from functional to essential in a way that will have you wearing them year after year. Enrich your hand-knit wardrobe with intentional projects that will act as wardrobe staples for years to come with Elemental Knits.
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9781632506535
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Hardcover
Sew Step by Step
By Dk,
Make, mend, and customize your own wardrobe with this highly photographic beginner's guide to machine sewing, featuring more than 200 step-by-step techniques.If you've never used a sewing machine before, or if you want to refresh your skills, Sew Step by Step gives you the essentials. Taking you through the basics, including the features of a sewing machine and the qualities of different fabrics, this simple handbook will soon have you making and mending your own clothes and home furnishings.Discover how to read patterns and adapt them to different body measurements, and find the right fabric for every project with an easy-to-use guide to different materials. Follow fully illustrated guides to more than 200 key techniques, including how to insert collars, sleeves, and pockets into garments, and how to customize them with delicate finishing touches, including appliqu and quilting.
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9781465491084
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Hardcover
How to Whittle
By Nava, Josh
Whittling, an age-old woodworking technique, is growing in popularity. How to Whittle presents 25 beautiful whittling projects to make, ranging from polished butter knives and love spoons to custom-made coat hooks and serving boards. Paired with advice on selecting the best wood for your projects and details on finishes, these simple projects are ideal for beginners. Full-color photography and step-by-step instructions guide whittling newbies through the process, from selecting and maintaining carving knives to mastering luxurious finishing techniques, ensuring success as they learn this craft. Serious woodworkers will love the creative dimensions that whittling introduces to their projects.
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9781631868917
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Hardcover
Watercolor Techniques for Artists and Illustrators
By Dk,
Professional artists demonstrate every aspect of their craft so that you can master all the techniques of watercolor and gain ideas and inspiration for subject matter and stylistic approaches.Starting from the very basics, such as choosing the right brushes and practicing color mixes, the book proceeds to tackle every conceivable watercolor technique, from applying a flat wash to experimenting with texture. Techniques and inspiration are then combined in a wide-ranging section on subject matter--from landscapes to botanical illustrations, urban scenes, portraiture, and abstraction--with practical considerations of each topic and numerous approaches to try, plus tutorials on achieving particular effects. Featuring extensive content dedicated to the use of watercolor in graphic illustration, as well as how to combine it with other painting and drawing media, Watercolor Techniques for Artists and Illustrators will help you challenge yourself, try new things, and grow as an artist.
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9781465492333
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Hardcover
Self-Sufficiency for the 21st Century
By Dick, Strawbridge,
Find your route to a more sustainable lifestyle with Dick Strawbridge, of Escape to the Chateau, and his son James. Wherever you live--be it in a small townhouse like James or on a rural small farm--this updated edition of Self-Sufficiency for the 21st Century offers the nuts and bolts of off-the-grid living to anyone who wants to embrace sustainability. Self-Sufficiency for the 21st Century contains invaluable advice on making the most of your own resources no matter where you live. This comprehensive guide to modern sustainability covers everything from how to conserve energy in the home, keep bees, and grow crops in an urban garden to recipes for smoking your own meat and fish, creating nut milks, and preparing greener cleaning products. Each project is fully illustrated and easy to follow, allowing anyone to try their hand at something new.
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9781465489586
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The Gift of Calligraphy
By Imasa-stukuls, Maybelle
An easy-to-follow guide to learning the art of calligraphy, with 25 gorgeously photographed projects that use calligraphy to make beautiful gifts and home dcor.Calligraphy and hand lettering have surged in popularity as people rediscover traditional handicrafts as a creative outlet and way to relax. Unlike other hand lettering books, The Gift of Calligraphy shows you how to use your calligraphy skills to create invitations, wall art, wrapping paper, a tote bag, even a calligraphy kit for kids. Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls, calligraphy teacher and author of Belle Calligraphy, brings her signature modern style to this traditional craft. The first quarter of the book provides a primer for creating a simple alphabet and how to find your own personal style of lettering, followed by wonderful projects that will delight your family, impress your friends, and beautify your home, all accompanied by clear step-by-step photography and inspiring shots of the finished pieces.
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9780399579202
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Hardcover
Modern Crochet Bible
By Shrimpton, Sarah
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9781446307502
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Paperback
The Weaving Explorer
By Jarchow, Deborah
Weaving is a highly accessible craft - over, under is the basic technique - but the stumbling block for many would-be weavers has been the high cost of a commercial loom. The Weaving Explorer removes that barrier, inviting crafters and artists to try out an amazing range of techniques and creative projects that are achievable with a simple homemade loom, or no loom at all! Weavers Deborah Jarchow and Gwen W. Steege take inspiration from the world of folk weaving traditions, adding a contemporary spin by introducing an unexpected range of materials and home dec projects. From sturdy rag fabric grocery bags to freeform wire baskets, delicately woven thread bracelets to colorful woven rugs, crafters will delight in exploring the opportunities to make their own personal variations on these beautiful - and functional - creations.
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9781635860283
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The Martha Manual
By Stewart, Martha
Essential life skills from America's most trusted lifestyle expert - together in one beautiful and practical handbook, with hundreds of ideas, instructions, and inspirations Martha Stewart is America's go-to source for the best answers to nearly every question. As an authority on the many worlds upon which she's built her domestic empire, she can advise on everything from creating a cutting garden and setting the table to playing classic lawn games or building a campfire. Whether it's organizing, celebrating, cleaning, decorating, or any number of other life skills, these are the time-tested, Martha-approved strategies for frequent challenges and basic how-to knowledge that everyone should have at the ready. Also included are plenty of solutions for the not-so-common conundrums, such as how to transport a decorated cake, bathe a cat, or fold an American flag. With hundreds of expert tips and useful insights in an easy-to-follow format, this is the manual you need to learn how to do everything - the Martha way.
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9781328927323
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Hardcover
How to Draw Anything Anytime
By Kamo,
Cute, funny and simple drawings - alongside step-by-step instructions - are sure to inspire readers of all ages to sit down and start doodling. Begin with a line or squiggle, and then turn it into a face, animal or anything else that your imagination conjures up. The point is just to draw - anytime, anywhere, anything - and, most of all, to have fun while you are doing it!People of all agesAnimals from sea otters to giraffes and sloths to turtlesFood and drinks including coffee, popcorn, sushi and lots of other appetizing treatsTransportation, whether traveling by submarine, UFO or busAstrological signs and zodiac animalsJapanese and latin alphabet letteringClever borders for decorating edgesThe adorable images throughout the book provide inspiration.
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9780804853804
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Paperback
Keiko Okamoto's Japanese Knitting Stitches
By Okamoto, Keiko
Keiko Okamoto's Japanese Knitting Stitches presents 150 exquisite knitting and crochet stitches from one of Japan's most prolific and innovative designers. Her designs range from classic to ethnic to quirky - in colors ranging from earthy to vivid. Keiko Okamoto is recognized around the world for her colorful and textural stitches, and this book features beautiful color photos showing the full potential of these stitch patterns. An introduction by veteran Japanese knitting expert Gayle Roehm - translator of Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible and 250 Japanese Knitting Stitches - explains the ins and outs of using the Japanese-style knitting charts and executing the stitches in a way that is simple and easy for all knitters to understand. Full instructions and diagrams for crochet and knitting projects offer a chance to put these stitches to use. These projects include:A cardigan with charming crocheted strawberry garland A multi-colored, fringed neck wrapA pair of funky, sculptural arm-warmers - toasty and multi-texturedA charming Fair Isle knitted basket bag A pair of fluffy, cuffed mittensAn elegant A-line textured wool sweater suitable for any body type A chic Nordic-patterned short coat This book will be a prized addition to every knitter's library, and a favorite reference for years to come!
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9784805314845
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Hoop Dreams
By Peck, Richard
Vibrant color and rich textures abound in Hoop Dreams, a stylish embroidery guide for the modern maker. Author Cristin Morgan of Marigold + Mars outlines the basics of 10 classic embroidery stitches and then teaches you how to use them to create 20 beautiful and practical projects for hoops, for the home, and to wear. New and experienced embroiderers alike will be delighted by the fresh motifs and bold color palettes and empowered by the easy step-by-step instructions and templates, which show that with just a few simple stitches, some basic materials, and an idea or two, you can stitch just about anything. A glossary of more than 50 additional patterns and motifs will inspire you to personalize your projects and use your newfound embroidery skills in fresh and imaginative ways. As an added bonus, the book includes an envelope with 10 carbon transfer papers for quickly transferring patterns to fabric. If you received a first printing of this book that includes transfer papers that do not work, please email us at abrams@abramsbooks.com or call (212) 206-7715 to receive replacement papers.
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9781419729263
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Beginner Gardening Step by Step
By Dk,
Is your lawn full of weeds? Are your plants diseased? Is your flower bed forlorn? Do you long to create an outdoor space you can enjoy with friends--or even a garden you can show off with pride?This book shows you the basics you need to get your yard or green space under control and keep it that way, and gives you lots of garden ideas you can do yourself--all with photographic step-by-steps. From planting decorative climbers to growing your own fruits and vegetables, these easy steps will make a big difference in how your garden and landscape look and feel. Take the anxiety out of planting, potting, and pruning and enjoy your lush lawn, beautiful landscape, and bountiful garden.
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9781465477002
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Creative Gouache
By Wilshaw, Ruth
In this comprehensive guide to gouache, you'll:Get an overview of .Learn basic , including , plus troubleshooting tips for common challenges, such as dealing with shifts in color and value from wet to dry.Explore how to paint fun, simple motifs, flowers, butterflies, landscapes, and lettering.Discover fun gouache techniques, such as adding texture and painting gradients and blends.Learn how to incorporate other mediums with gouache, including paint pens, colored pencil, and watercolor.Use what you learn to create inspiring projects such as dimensional artwork, clay dcor pieces, and cheerful banners.See what you can create with gorgeous, wall-to-wall color with Creative Gouache! Perfect for creative beginners, the books in the Art for Modern Makers series take a fun, practical approach to learning about and working with paints and other art mediums to create beautiful DIY projects and crafts.
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9781631599378
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By Hand
By Santo, Nicole Miyuki
Learn the beauty and joy of modern lettering with By Hand, a thoughtful collection of projects and lessons to bring unique, handmade designs into your life, home, and gatherings.In a world of screens and social media, people are constantly searching for ways to reconnect to the handmade and the authentic-to add a personal spark and a beautiful look to everyday objects and occasions. The art of modern lettering is a point of connection, a way of crafting letters and words into something that delights the eyes and feeds the soul. With unique projects, a gorgeous exposed spine and lay-flat binding, and an Instagram-worthy aesthetic, By Hand provides an inspirational jumping-off point for readers who want to incorporate lettering into a slower, more intentional lifestyle. Blending the aspirational and the instructional, By Hand brings the beauty of lettering beyond the page, through 30 distinct projects, from watercolor placecards to cozy pillows. Relatable lessons introduce readers to the essentials of lettering, including tools (brush pens, brushes, and paint pens) , essential lessons, and developing a personal style, with the warm and welcoming approach of popular Instagram letterer Nicole Miyuki Santo. Encouraging lessons sprinkled throughout the book add a touch of mindfulness, while bright, airy photography and step-by-step lettered samples make this lovely volume a stunning approach to an on-trend pastime.
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9780762463411
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Handmade Houseplants
By Hogg, Corrie Beth
Houseplants are everywhere - on Instagram, in the media, and in trendy homes all over the world. In Handmade Houseplants, expert crafter and tastemaker Corrie Beth Hogg offers a no-water necessary alternative: plants made from paper! This stylish guide includes step-by-step instructions for 30 of the most popular houseplants, from monstera and peperomia to fiddle leaf fig and philodendron. Additional projects show how to use paper plants for home dcor, wall art, holiday decorations, gift giving, and more. The projects are simple enough to be made in few hours and the required materials are affordable and readily available. Packed with colorful photos and filled with inspiration, Handmade Houseplants shows how paper plants can provide a modern, light-hearted touch to a well-designed home.
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9781604698190
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Artist's Drawing Techniques
By Staff, Dorling Kindersley Publishing
Try your hand at drawing and bring out your inner artist as you discover your own unique style. Create your own masterpieces with projects for both beginners and experienced artists.A practical guide to learning how to draw with pencils, charcoal, pens, and pastels, Artist's Drawing Techniques helps you develop skills in every medium. Begin with the basics - choose and observe a subject and then figure out the composition - and then continue to sketch your masterpieces as your skills and confidence develop.After the basic principles are mastered, you will be inspired to move on to new challenges as your artistic talents blossom on your own terms. Artist's Drawing Techniques explains which tools, materials, and methods should be used, allowing you to master more than 80 techniques, from shading to blending to perspective to cross-hatching, as you follow inspirational drawing tutorials.Perfect for the beginner picking up a new hobby or the experienced artist who wants to expand your horizons with new styles, Artist's Drawing Techniques is an essential guide for unlocking your creativity.
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9781465461742
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Hardcover
Attainable Sustainable
By Bordessa, Kris
Packed with delicious recipes, natural remedies, gardening tips, homemaking ideas, crafts, and more, this indispensable lifestyle reference from the popular blogger behind Attainable Sustainable makes earth-friendly living fun, real, and easy.
Whether you live in a city, suburb, or the country, this essential guide for the backyard homesteader will help you achieve a homespun life--from starting your own garden and pickling the food you grow to pressing wildflowers, baking sourdough loaves, quilting, raising chickens, and creating your own natural cleaning supplies. In these beautifully illustrated pages, eco-guru Kris Bordessa offers DIY lovers an indispensable home reference for sustainability in the 21st century, using tried-and-true advice, 50 enticing recipes, and step-by-step directions for creating fun, cost-efficient projects that will bring out your inner pioneer. Filled with more than 300 four-color photographs, this relatable, comprehensive book contains time honored-wisdom and modern know-how for getting back to basics in a beautiful, accessible package.
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9781426220548
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From Clay to Kiln
By Carey, Stuart
Learn the essentials of wheel-thrown pottery with this approachable and indispensable reference. Pottery has become increasingly popular, and beginners interested in taking up the hobby will find this all-inclusive guide to wheel-thrown pottery invaluable. Award-winning ceramist Stuart Carey outlines the steps and intricacies of the craft, from preparing your materials to firing your piece in a kiln. You'll work through techniques designed to help you gain a familiarity with the different characteristics of the clay, create classic forms, mix your own glazes, and master the skills needed to make your own beautiful pieces. Stunning visuals and instructive step-by-step photography offer abundant inspiration and valuable guidance, whether you're an absolute beginner or a practicing potter who has already logged hours at the studio.
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9781454710929
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50 Ways to Draw Your Beautiful, Ordinary Life
By Smit, Irene
Draw the Flow Way "Create whatever causes a revolution in your heart." -Elizabeth Gilbert "I cannot rest, I must draw, however poor the result, and when I have a bad time come over me it is a stronger desire than ever." -Beatrix Potter "Drawing, painting, creating ... it's like a muscle. You have to work on it every day." -Sarah Walsh "Draw the art you want to see, start the business you want to run, play the music you want to hear, write the books you want to read, build the products you want to use - do the work you want to see done." -Austin Kleon "Drawing is the discipline by which I constantly rediscover the world. I have learned that what I have not drawn, I have never really seen, and that when I start drawing an ordinary thing, I realize how extraordinary it is, sheer miracle." -Frederick Frank "Have no fear of perfection, you'll never reach it." -Salvador Dal "Creativity is a way of living life, no matter what our vocation or how we earn our living." -Madeline L'Engle "I believe the most important single thing, beyond discipline and creativity, in any artistic work, is daring to dare." -Maya Angelou "I sometimes think that there is nothing so delightful as drawing." -Vincent van Gogh In this innovative approach to drawing instruction, the illustrators from Flow magazine open up their tool kits, sharing secrets and techniques to teach the creatively curious how to draw. The lessons, 50 in all, curated from the best of Flow's two special drawing issues, show how to render the kinds of things we see every day: a bouquet of flowers, a beloved teacup, colorful mittens, the kitchen table, a bike, jam jars, a cat, an apple tree. Along the way we learn about color, materials, perspective, tools, and negative space. With its bound-in paper goodies, this book is also a canvas for artistic exploration - reminding us of the mindful pleasure of doing creative work. Filled With Paper Goodies:Mini daily drawing padDIY postcardsWatercolor, tracing, and colored papersHouse interiors to unfold and decorate
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9781523501151
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The Knitting Book
By Haffenden, Vikki
A new edition of DK's ultimate knitting bible, with hundreds of step-by-step techniques, more than 120 patterns for a variety of knitting stitches, and 20 knitting projects suitable for all abilities. Each step-by-step technique is shown with clear, easy-to-follow photography and explained with helpful annotations and arrows, so you can progress from basic casting on to confidently tackling intricate Fair Isle and cable patterns.The Knitting Book walks you through all the tools, equipment, and techniques you'll need, from yarns and needles to how to follow or alter a knitting pattern. A photographic stitch gallery showcases more than 120 different stitches so you can practice your techniques, trying your hand at everything from garter stitch to intarsia, or customize projects with your own stitch choices.
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9781465482402
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Hardcover
The Paint Pouring Workshop
By Ferro, Marcy
Jump into the exciting world of paint pouring - and instantly create dazzling, abstract art - with this comprehensive how-to guide by the popular founder of the Mixed Media Girl YouTube channel. Paint pouring - which involves using a free-flowing acrylic paint mixture created with a pouring medium, such as glue and water - is the hottest trend for making abstract art. In this fun, colorful guide, Marcy Ferro explains everything about working in this popular form. Learn how to create eye-catching color combos, set up a dedicated (or a paint-proof) workspace, control your pours, and much more. Along with the essentials, Ferro demonstrates a wide range of techniques, from familiar favorites such as the dirty pour and flip cup to novel ways of manipulating paint with a hair dryer or string.
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9781454711124
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Wild at Home
By Carter, Hilton
Make your home a healthier and more beautiful place to be with Hilton Carter's inspirational ideas."Hilton Carter's love for plants is infectious... His lush and exuberant displays are inspiring reminders that plants can be so much more than neat little containers on a window sill."Grace Bonney, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Design*Sponge Take a tour through Hilton's own apartment and other lush spaces, filled with a huge array of thriving plants, and learn all you need to know to create your own urban jungle. As the owner of over 200 plants, Hilton feels strongly about the role of plants in one's home - not just for the beauty they add, but for health benefits as well: 'having plants in your home not only adds life, but changes the airflow throughout. It's also a key design element when styling your place. For me, it wasn't about just having greenery, but having the right variety of greenery. I like to see the different textures of foliage all grouped together. You take a fiddle leaf fig and sandwich it between a birds of paradise and a monstera and ... . yes!' You will be armed with the know-how you need to care for your plants, where to place them, how to propagate, how to find the right pot, and much more, and most importantly, how to arrange them so that they look their best. Combine sizes and leaf shapes to stunning effect, grow your own succulents from leaf cuttings, create your own air plant display, and more.
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9781782497134
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The Home Edit
By Shearer, Clea
There's decorating, and then there's organizing. From the Instagram-sensation home experts (with a serious fan club that includes Reese Witherspoon, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Mindy Kaling) , here is an accessible, room-by-room guide to establishing new order in your home.Believe this: every single space in your house has the potential to function efficiently and look great. The mishmash of summer and winter clothes in the closet? Yep. Even the dreaded junk drawer? Consider it done. And the best news: it's not hard to do - in fact, it's a lot of fun. From the home organizers who made their orderly eye candy the method that everyone swears by comes Joanna and Clea's signature approach to decluttering. The Home Edit walks you through paring down your belongings in every room, arranging them in a stunning and easy-to-find way (hello, labels!) , and maintaining the system so you don't need another do-over in six months. When you're done, you'll not only know exactly where to find things, but you'll also love the way it looks. A masterclass and look book in one, The Home Edit is filled with bright photographs and detailed tips, from placing plastic dishware in a drawer where little hands can reach to categorizing pantry items by color (there's nothing like a little ROYGBIV to soothe the soul) . Above all, it's like having your best friends at your side to help you turn the chaos into calm.
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9780525572640
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How To Build Your Own Tiny House
By Marshall, Roger
Tiny homes are all the rage these days, especially among young people new to the housing market, for people wanting a small dwelling as a second home or as a studio, and among singles and empty nesters. As millions are experiencing the "magic" of tidying up and reducing the number of their possessions, many are also seeing the value of living with less space, while environmentalists are also valuing a smaller carbon footprint. How to Build Your Own Tiny House is a comprehensive guide to the actual construction process, building codes, and regulations, not another pretty picture book about tiny houses. Offers anyone with basic carpentry skills step-by-step instructions to successfully build a tiny house (250 to 1,000 square feet.) The book covers everything from forming a bill of materials to the basics of frame construction; it details wiring and plumbing a tiny home, outlines construction codes for small buildings and gives pointers as to where local regulations may apply, and also includes a section on building appropriately sized furniture for a tiny home. Includes a selection of tiny home designs, each of which can be expanded as needs change.
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9781631869075
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Beading
By Power, Jean
Can't get to a class or workshop that's close to home or work? No worries. This skill-building beading book let you learn at your own pace, wherever and whenever you have the time. For beginners and improvers, it's a passport to successful learning. Includes:Hundreds of detailed how-to photographs, carefully annotated so it is easy for you to find what you're looking forGuest designers sharing some of their favorite patterns"Quick start projects" for beginners who are impatient to try out their beading skills--or for improvers looking to brush up on techniques--with projects that don't need much in the way of materials and timeUseful techniques sprinkled throughout, so readers can quickly understand essential conceptsClinics to help students solve project dilemmasFind the techniques necessary to learn beading and love it--in no time at all!.
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9781438007588
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Print book
Pop Manga Drawing
By D'errico, Camilla
An easy-to-follow, step-by-step manga drawing instruction book from fan favorite manga artist and painter Camilla d'Errico, featuring 30 lessons on illustrating cute, cool, and quirky characters in the Pop Surrealist style with pencils.With wildly popular appearances at Comic Cons and her paintings displayed in art galleries around the world, Camilla d'Errico has established herself as a go-to resource for manga-influenced art. Following in the footsteps of her past art instruction books Pop Manga and Pop Painting, Pop Manga Drawing provides the most direct and accessible lessons yet for rendering characters in her signature Pop Surrealist style. Written in the fun and encouraging voice that fans have come to expect, Pop Manga Drawing takes you step-by-step through lessons on drawing with graphite and mechanical pencils, along with insights on enhancing pieces with other mediums (including acrylics, markers, and colored pencils) . It also provides tips and expert advice on drawing specific elements, including hair, eyes, and animals, that can take your manga art to the next level. Pop Manga Drawing grants one-of-a-kind access to the basic building blocks of artistic expression, giving you the tools you need to create your own pop manga masterpieces.
The Embroidery Handbook
By Shah, Dhara
Through her easy-to-follow stitch tutorials and patterns that are at turns playful and elegant, Dhara Shah shows readers the wide array of gorgeous embroidery designs that can be achieved with just 12 stitches. From the French Knot to the Herringbone Stitch, they'll learn the ins and outs of each one before putting it to practice in one of the many striking projects. Beginners will appreciate the thorough introduction to fundamentals like choosing supplies and mounting fabrics, as well as the step-by-step instructions for each tutorial and pattern. Meanwhile, advanced embroidery artists will enjoy honing their skills and mastering the more challenging techniques to create unique designs both on the hoop and off. Offer your yoga-enthusiast friends a Chakra Chronicles hoop and wow littles ones with the Sprinkles of My Donut! pattern.
Pottery for Beginners
By Ford, Kara Leigh
If you ever daydream about delving into pottery but aren't sure where to begin, this is your book. Professional potter Kara Leigh Ford will be your personal pottery guide, helping you to overcome any doubts about your abilities. All you need are curiosity and a few simple tools to mold stunning stoneware with confidence. Inspiring projects and primers on equipment, technique, clay types and setting up a workspace make pottery approachable for complete newcomers, as well as budding potters who want to hone their skills. Plus, gorgeous photos from Kara's studio offer visual guidance every step of the way.Enter the wonderful world of ceramics with hand building, the meditative method behind your next mug, spoon set or soap dish. When you're ready for the wheel, easy-to-follow instructions cover the foundations of throwing bowls, plates, vases and other beginner-friendly kitchenware like a pro.
The Tunisian Crochet Handbook
By Lipsey, Toni
There are hundreds of books that explore traditional crochet, but there are few that reference the concept of Tunisian crochet or present it in a modern, approachable way. The Tunisian Crochet Handbook introduces this fascinating and rewarding technique with a wide array of stitches and design possibilities. The goal of this book is to guide crocheters step-by-step through Tunisian crochet, starting with tools and yarns, transitioning into how-to's and stitches, and finishing with easy but engaging patterns. The book includes instructional sections and patterns, complete with the necessary schematics and styled, chic photographs. Every shawl, garment, and accessory featured takes makers beyond the basics, introducing new stitches to expand their skill sets.
The Artist's Manual
By Pepper, Rob
If you're interested in creating any kind of art, this book has everything you need to become a more confident, creative artist--whatever your level of skill or experience. It's like having your very own studio assistant, providing the support you need to find the artist within you.Designed specifically for modern artists who like to take inspiration from and make connections between different art traditions and techniques, The Artist's Manual covers a huge range of methods, including traditional drawing and painting; ceramics, sculpture, and printmaking; and newer areas such as digital art and animation. Discover the tools, practices, and processes that will help unleash your creativity, from first principles to professional tips and tricks.Brush up on basic know-how such as choosing the right tool, mixing watercolors, preparing a canvas, or mastering image-manipulation software.
Felt Flower Workshop
By Rajamannar, Bryanne
Learn to make felt plants and flowers so rich with detail; they look freshly picked!Aimed at absolute beginners -- the book starts with an overview of basic techniques and then progresses on to simple lessons for making flowers, plants, leaves, and branches. Each lesson comes with a detailed reference photograph, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, and pattern. Once the lessons are complete, the reader can progress on to a series of beautifully-designed projects (featuring the plants and flowers previously practiced) . Each project is introduced with a styled photograph showing the item in an attractive modern setting along with easy instructions for assembly.Learn to make: Fabulous felt flowers including magnolia, poppy, ranunculus, rose, and sunflowerTrendy felt houseplants such as air plants and succulentsGorgeous felt greenery including eucalyptus leaves, ferns, and an olive branchBeautiful felt projects including a floral garland, decorative pillow, potted plant, Bohemian crown, terrarium, and more!A must-have book for anyone interested in learning a new craft that offers endless creativity and is easy, inexpensive, and on-trend! .
Botanical Art Techniques
By Artists, American Society Of Botanical
Botanical Art Techniques is a comprehensive guide to one of the most delicate and beautiful art forms. From the experts at the American Society of Botanical Artists, it feature how-to tutorials of all the major techniques. The tutorials move from basic and introductory to advanced, so the reader can choose whatever level of difficulty they are most comfortable with and build on their skills as they progress. Additional information includes a detailed overview of the necessary materials, basic information about the principles of composition, and advice on how to develop a personal style. Filled with more than 900 photographs and stunning examples of finished art, this is a must-have for creative people everywhere.
Woodworking
By Dk,
Whether you want to build your own bed or put a bookshelf together, find out how to tackle your chosen woodwork task with confidence using this step-by-step guide.Learn how to master the key woodwork techniques, from simple skills to intricate carving, following clear instructions and photographs. Find out how to use hand, power and machine tools and discover the strengths of over 100 different woods. Packed with inspirational and practical craft projects that are easy-to-follow, Woodwork is the only book to give you a complete illustrated woodworking course.Woodwork is perfect for enthusiasts who want to develop their skills and ideal for the beginner, intermediate and advanced woodworkers alike.
Modern Mending
By Lewis-fitzgerald, Erin
Bring new life to your old clothes and fabrics with this fun, easy-to-follow guide to modern mending. Across the globe, we send tonnes of clothing to landfill each year. In fact, clothing consumption in the UK and US are one of the highest in the world. But the good news is that mending is trending, and it's never been easier to repair and reinvent your favourite clothes.Inspired by the slow fashion movement that's taking the sewing world by storm, Erin Lewis-Fitzgerald has created a comprehensive guide to mending your own clothes in a way that combines creativity and sustainability. In Modern Mending, she demystifies mending and shares step-by-step instructions for a range of techniques, including stitching, darning, patching, needle felting and machine darning.
The Crafty Chica Creates!
By Murillo, Kathy Cano
With , get fun techniques for , , mixed media, clay, and paper crafts, and learn how to incorporate recycled materials into artwork. The projects and techniques are ideal for all skill levels. New to this book are projects such as:A layered resin art pieceA hanging sacred heart sculptureMexican pan dulce jewelry made from polymer clayA shrug made from Mexican scarvesA tote created from an embroidered blouseHand-stitched journalsStamped clay dishesAnd much moreEmbrace the Latino culture or connect with your cultural roots by making beautiful crafts with the Queen of Latina Style. You'll discover:Innovative ways to work with a wide range of materials, including polymer and air-dry clay, resin, wood, and fabricHow to fully embrace vivid color palettesWays of repurposing everyday supplies into gorgeous art pieces that make great giftsGreat techniques for sculpting, sewing, painting, and embellishing that will boost skills and confidence Join the Crafty Chica and create exciting, engaging art today.
The Art of Tapestry Weaving
By Mezoff, Rebecca
Put aside those preconceptions of dusty, medieval tapestries hanging on castle walls! Tapestry weaving has a whole new look, and fiber enthusiasts of all levels are eager to try their hand at creating images with yarn. Rebecca Mezoff, a renowned teacher of contemporary tapestry weaving, shares her techniques in this in-depth guide to every aspect of the process, from developing a color palette to selecting yarn, warping the loom, and weaving the image. Crafters can choose from inexpensive tabletop and hand-held looms to larger floor looms. Detailed step-by-step photos and inspiring examples from a range of weaver-artists make this a one-stop resource for tapestry weaving how-to.
One-Day DIY
By Strate, Jp
JP Strate and Liz Spillman, known for their hit YouTube channel The Rehab Life, are here to show readers that anyone can build amazing custom furniture and home decor without a large budget or time commitment. With simple techniques and tips on renting tools and buying pre-cut wood, this book makes it easy to get impressive results without a woodshop. Best of all, each of these modern, farmhouse-style projects can be completed in just one day.Readers can update their kitchen, with a chef-worthy Butcher Block Island, solve a storage dilemma in style with a Mid Century Mod Bookshelf, or add a personal touch to their bathroom with a Wine and Candles Tub Shelf. With Liz and JP's friendly, fun approach and, readers can custom build the perfect item for their space for a high-end, personalized look at a far lower cost than buying new.
Mending Life
By Montenegro, Nina
Mending Life is a beautifully illustrated, practical tool kit for repairing the clothes and belongings we love. It is also an exploration of how mending can be a gently healing practice in our daily lives and a small act of rebellion in a world where many things are discarded without thought.Mending Life encourages us to cherish our things by repairing them rather than discarding them. It also encourages us to change our consumption habits so that with small mends here and there, we extend the life of our garments and other household items. This handbook is for beginners but also offers more advanced techniques to those with some experience in mending. You'll learn basic techniques such as patching, but will have options to take it a step further with decorative sashiko stitching; you'll also learn how to darn socks and mend sweaters, as well as things like a tear in a bedsheet or down jacket. And along the way, the authors share heartfelt stories about the powerful act of mending, which strengthens not only the object we are repairing, but ourselves as well. Vibrant, full-color illustrations are woven throughout the handbook. Mending Life is a timeless, practical guide to cherishing and caring for our belongings.
Wild Creations
By Carter, Hilton
In plant and interior stylist Hilton Carter's previous books he has given us glimpses into stunning plant-filled homes where ivy and creeping figs hang miraculously from ceilings, mosses grow effortlessly to create living walls, and succulents flourish planted in terrariums. Now in Wild Creations, Hilton will show you how you can actually create these amazing fixtures for your own home. There are step-by-step instructions for Wild Ideas - making projects such as a wall mounted plant and a leather hanging plant stand, genius Wild Hacks for all of your plant worries from how to water your plants while you are away to repelling bugs, thought-provoking Wild Rants looking at the transformative power of plants, and finally a detailed look at ten key Wild Plants and how to care for them.
Audubon Birdhouse Book
By Barker, Margaret
A visit to almost any home or garden center presents birders with numerous cute and colorful contraptions that are sold as bird homes. But the fact is, many of these products provide anything but a . Produced in association with the , Audubon Birdhouse Book explains how to build and place functional that are safe and appropriate for more than 20 classic North American species, from wrens to raptors. Each of the easy-to-build boxes and shelves within is accompanied by cut lists, specially created line diagrams, and step-by-step photography, making the projects accessible to those with even the most rudimentary woodworking skills. In addition, this practical and beautifully presented guide is packed with color photography and information about the bird species covered: Wrens, Warblers, Bluebirds, Flycatchers, Swallows, Titmice, Owls, Flickers, Kestrels, Chickadees, Ducks, Mergansers, Swallows, Doves, Swallows, Robins, Finches, Phoebes, Loons, Swifts, Herons, and Ospreys.
Complete Pottery Techniques
By Dk,
Discover how to develop your pottery design skills and bring your ideas to life from start to finish.Covering every technique from throwing pottery to firing, glazing to sgraffito, this pottery book is perfect for both hand-building beginners and potting pros.Step-by-step photographs - some from the potter's perspective - show you exactly where to place your hands when throwing so you can master every technique you need to know. Plus, expert tips help you rescue your pots when things go wrong.The next in the popular Artist's Techniques series, Complete Pottery is the ideal companion for pottery classes of any level, or a go-to guide and inspiration for the more experienced potter looking to expand their repertoire and perfect new skills.With contemporary design and ideas, Complete Pottery Techniques enables the modern maker to unleash their creativity.
National Geographic Complete Photo Guide
By Perry, Heather
With more than two billion pictures taken every day, everyone is a photographer now--and we all want to get better at it. This definitive guide shares top secrets and skills from National Geographic's most talented photojournalists, all sure to help you capture the best pictures of what matters most. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step pages take you through every technique you'll need to create stunning images, from exposure to flash to image enhancement. You'll also discover the broader dimensions of composition, photography history, and how to look at the world like a photographer. Engaging how-to features include "assignments"--such as photographing a single object to explore angles, lighting, and context--and "Why I Love this Photo," with penetrating commentary from National Geographic photo editors on iconic photos and what makes them great.
Animal Friends to Sew
By Ishida, Sanae
Sew adorable animal-themed projects for kids' room decor, handmade toys, and wearable accessories.Create beautiful handmade animal friends for the whole family: a darling whale teether, adorable fox baby slippers, stackable animal blocks, a sweet lion throw pillow, or a fuzzy sheep backpack! Perfect for gifting, these one-of-a-kind handmade treasures are sure to be cherished. Inspired by the beautiful simplicity of Japanese and Scandinavian design, these projects will delight the creator as much as the recipient. 15 beginner-friendly projects with 35 variations. Includes lookbook at the front followed by a sewing and embroidery primer, project instructions with photos and step-by-step illustrations, and templates at the back.
Smithsonian Makers Workshop
By Institution, Smithsonian
50 DIY crafts, cooking, decorating, and gardening projects from the experts at the Smithsonian Institution The Smithsonian Institution presents a uniquely curated collection of lively how-to projects and historical narratives of four realms of American domestic arts: cooking, crafts, decorating, and gardening. Perfect for hobbyists interested in the historical context of what they create for their homes, this beautifully illustrated book contains fifty DIY projects - from a uniquely American quilt pattern to on-trend crafts like terrarium making and pickling - that all offer satisfying ways to bring history and culture to life. For those craving more, features provide rare insights from Smithsonian experts on prominent figures, events, and trends. Readers can learn about influential Americans who've had an impact on each realm; look at visual timelines of significant events that pushed development forward; or stay in the present and see how American arts in contemporary life is being redefined, all while enjoying satisfying and unique projects.
Creating Wooden Jewelry
By King, Sarah
Take your jewelry design beyond metal! Comprehensive guide to creating wooden jewelry, with techniques presented by progressive skill learning 14 step-by-step jewelry projects to create, each fresh and modern, including rings, necklaces, pendants, and pins Learn woodworking skills and practice jointing, turning, steaming, polishing, staining, painting, beveling, inlaying, and more Learn how to shape, connect, and treat wood, as well as the necessary tools and materials for each technique Combine wood with other media, from silver to silicon, and learn how to ebonize and electroform wood Four special profiles feature talented guests Inni Parnanen, Terhi Tolvanen, Beppe Kessler, and Lina Peterson This first-ever comprehensive guide to creating wooden jewelry teaches woodworking skills through a series of 24 techniques and beautiful, accessible projects.
How to Create Your Garden
By Adam, Frost,
Top tips from BBC's Gardeners' World presenter Adam FrostCreating a garden doesn't need to be complicated." This is the promise from Adam Frost, BBC Gardeners' World presenter and winner of multiple Chelsea Flower Show gold medals.Regardless of your experience or budget, with Adam's help and know-how you can design your dream garden, whether it's a small urban garden, a classic cottage garden, a suburban front garden, a low-maintenance space or a city roof terrace. His practical, no-nonsense approach strips away complex garden design concepts and focuses on your needs and preferred garden style to help you plan and build a garden that works for you.Starting right at the beginning, Adam takes you step by step through the whole process, inspiring you with simple garden design ideas to tackle a full garden makeover or a simple revamp of just one part of your garden, perhaps a tired herbaceous border, the patio, or a water feature.Learn how to design a garden that reflects your practical needs, lifestyle, budget, personality, soil, and climate.Build it yourself following the clear, uncomplicated step-by-step instructions that show you everything from laying turf to terraces, planting trees or building a raised bed or water feature.Enjoy it month by month with his simple checklist of what to do when to keep your garden in shape.How to Create your Garden is about designing an outside space that is real, achievable, and right for you.
Beginner's Guide to Kirigami
By Descamps, Ghylenn
If you enjoy origami or papercrafting, you'll love kirigami!24 projects for handmade greeting cards, vases, gift boxes, lanterns, holiday decorations, and moreCombine origami & papercrafts to discover a new Japanese art & crafting hobbyDesigns include animals, sentiments, succulents, flowers, fruits, trees, and moreA beginner-friendly introductory guide for newcomers to kirigami, with easy-to-make projectsPerfect for crafters of any level, this skill-building book is an introduction to kirigami. The magical and ancient Japanese art of kirigami combines paper folding (origami) with papercutting to create delicate three-dimensional objects.This practical book teaches the basic techniques of this art, its core being precision and concentration. All you need to complete the projects is paper, a knife, and your imagination. Make a start, develop your skills, and take on a few challenges!Inside Beginner's Guide to Kirigami, you'll work through 24 intricate designs that will spark your imagination, each accessible and easy to master even for a novice. Projects include:First Christmas TreePretty DragonflyLove Pop-Up CardStylish LanternTerrariumBasketJapanese CranePaper Lace Doilies...and much more!With beautiful photography, helpful diagrams, and step-by-step instructions for folding and cutting charming 3D sculptures, kirigami is sure to become your newest favorite hobby!
Modern Quilt Bible
By Betts, Elizabeth
Learn how to create stunning modern quilts with the Modern Quilt Bible: the ultimate reference guide to patchwork and quilting techniques. Author of Beginner's Guide to Quilting Liz Betts explains over 100 techniques used by designers to create eye-catching modern quilts. Try your hand at improv piecing, free motion quilting, playing with scale, curved piecing and much more. There are featured quilts from the world's best modern quilt designers and ten unique quilted projects using a range of modern quilt techniques so you can practice your new-found skills.
Simple Farmhouse Life
By Lisa, Bass,
Transform your home into a simple farmhouse--no matter where you live--with this beautiful guide to slow living. Country girl and popular blogger Lisa Bass shares her favorite hearty recipes, handmade projects, and tips for natural living that she uses in her own from-scratch life. Slow down and enjoy the simplicity of a country lifestyle with recipes and projects such as: Natural Kitchen: rosemary lemon foaming dish soap, stonewashed linen apron, market tote Handmade D cor: pillow covers from reclaimed materials, dipped beeswax candles, linen ruffle throw blanket Natural Body: chamomile body butter, lavender calendula salve, relaxing bath soak and body mist Natural Laundry: essential oil spot remover, wool dryer balls, lavender linen spray Natural Cleaning: orange dusting spray, glass cleaner Handmade Garden: cut flower garden, front porch planters
Wear, Repair, Repurpose
By Lily, Fulop,
Replacing buttons, darning socks, and other mending skills have largely been lost to the decades. Yet, as the eco-conscious are ditching fast fashion, these techniques are being rediscovered as easy methods to revamp closets with personal flair--hello, visible mending--and sustainability. In Wear, Repair, Repurpose, Lily Fulop welcomes beginner and experienced makers with projects to refresh their closets, make the most of thrift store finds, and give worn-out cloth new life. Illustrated step-by-step instructions demystify mending techniques, and skill-based projects will inspire readers to embrace their own personal style. Learn to: Darn socksHem pantsEmbroider over stainsCrochet and braid rugsFor anyone who cares about reducing fashion waste but doesn't want to sacrifice style, this is the immersive guide you need.
Floret Farm's a Year in Flowers
By Erin, Benzakein,
Learn how to buy, style, and present seasonal flower arrangements for every occasion.With sections on tools, flower care, and design techniques, Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers presents all the secrets to arranging garden-fresh bouquets. Featuring expert advice from Erin Benzakein, world-renowned flower farmer, floral designer, and bestselling author of Floret Farm: Cut Flower Garden, this book is a gorgeous and comprehensive guide to everything you need to make your own incredible arrangements all year long, whether harvesting flowers from the backyard or shopping for blooms at the market. * Includes an A-Z flower guide with photos and care tips for more than 200 varieties.* Simple-to-follow advice on flower care, material selection, and essential design techniques* More than 25 how-to projects, including magnificent centerpieces, infinitely giftable posies, festive wreaths, and breathtaking bridal bouquetsFloret Farm's A Year in Flowers offers advice on every phase of working with cut flowers - including gardening, buying, caring for, and arranging fresh flowers.Brimming with indispensable tips and hundreds of vibrant photographs, this book is an invitation to live a flower-filled life and the perfect gift for anyone who loves flowers.* The definitive guide to flower arranging from the biggest star in the farm-to-centerpiece movement* Perfect to gift for flower lovers, avid and novice gardeners, floral designers, wedding planners, florists, small farmers, stylists, designers, crafters, and those passionate about the local floral movement* For those who loved Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden by Erin Benzakein, The Flower Recipe Book by Alethea Harampolis, Seasonal Flower Arranging by Ariella Chezar, and The Flower Chef by Carly Cylinder
Storey's Curious Compendium of Practical and Obscure Skills
By Publishing, How-to Experts At Storey
Readers with a hunger for knowledge and an interest in the myriad ways people have taught themselves to make, grow, and build will discover the ins and outs of how to do everything they've ever wondered about in this colorful, inviting volume. With dozens of useful and intriguing visual tutorials that cover how to carve a turkey, capture a swarm of bees, predict the weather by the clouds, darn socks, create a butterfly garden, set up a dog agility course, keep a nature sketchbook, navigate by the stars, and more, this rich compendium will educate, fascinate, spark conversation, and inspire new hobbies and experiences.
The Colorwork Bible
By Ostermiller, Jessica
With chapters outlining more than a half dozen colorwork knitting techniques, The Colorwork Bible is your updated exploration of both beginner- and advanced-level skills with a vibrant, modern palette and inspired projects. Join knitwear designer Jesie Ostermiller as you learn: A variety of small-scale swatch lessons that help you master a technique before diving into a full size project.Stripes, stranding, Fair Isle, brioche, slip-stitch, mosaic, intarsia, and more! Each technique is featured must-make projects you'll want to cast-on today.Valuable tips and tricks, plus essential information on successfully combining colors for the best possible results. Dig deep into the most colorful technique in knitting with The Colorwork Bible!
Small Garden Style
By Eaton, Isa Hendry
A stylishly photographed guide to creating lush, layered, dramatic little gardens no matter the size of your available space--an urban patio, a tiny backyard, or even just a pot by your door.Petite gardens align with the movement to live smaller and create a life with less stuff and more room for living. But a more eco-friendly and efficient space doesn't have to sacrifice style. In Small Garden Style, garden designer Isa Hendry Eaton and lifestyle writer Jennifer Blaise Kramer show you how to use good design to create a joyful, elegant, and exciting yet compact outdoor living space for entertaining or relaxing.A style quiz helps you focus in on your own personal garden style, be it traditional, modern, colorful, eclectic, minimalist, or globally inspired, then utilize every inch of your yard by considering the horizontal, vertical, and overhead spaces.
Modern Macrame
By Katz, Emily
The ultimate guide to creating and styling modern macram projects in the home from top creative tastemaker and sought-after macram artist Emily Katz.Macram--the fine art of knotting--is an age-old craft that's undergoing a contemporary renaissance. At the heart of this resurgence is Emily Katz, a lifestyle icon and artist who teaches sold out macram workshops around the world and creates swoon-worthy aspirational interiors with her custom hand-knotted pieces. Modern Macram is a stylish, contemporary guide to the traditional art and craft of macram, including 33 projects, from driftwood wall art and bohemian light fixtures to macram rugs and headboards. The projects are showcased in easy to follow and photogenic project layouts, guiding both the novice and the more experienced crafter in a highly achievable way. Included with every project are thoughtful lifestyle tips showing how macram can provide the perfect finishing touch for the modern, well-designed home--whether it's a hundred-year-old farmhouse, a sophisticated loft, or a cozy but stylish rental.
Elemental Knits
By Spainhower, Courtney
Elemental Knits is for women who aspire to be ever stylish, more comfortable, and less wasteful. With knitwear designer Courtney Spainhower, you'll craft an appearance that truly reflects your spirit with a collection of 20 knitting patterns designed to enhance your wardrobe year-round. * Knit with intention, selecting patterns and fibers for their wearablity, versatility, and how they enhance your existing wardrobe. * 20 patterns explore a range of knitting techniques with features suited to each season--texture and cables for autumn, allover patterning for winter, garter and lace for spring, and colorful accents for summer. * Revel in gorgeous details that take these garments and accessories from functional to essential in a way that will have you wearing them year after year. Enrich your hand-knit wardrobe with intentional projects that will act as wardrobe staples for years to come with Elemental Knits.
Sew Step by Step
By Dk,
Make, mend, and customize your own wardrobe with this highly photographic beginner's guide to machine sewing, featuring more than 200 step-by-step techniques.If you've never used a sewing machine before, or if you want to refresh your skills, Sew Step by Step gives you the essentials. Taking you through the basics, including the features of a sewing machine and the qualities of different fabrics, this simple handbook will soon have you making and mending your own clothes and home furnishings.Discover how to read patterns and adapt them to different body measurements, and find the right fabric for every project with an easy-to-use guide to different materials. Follow fully illustrated guides to more than 200 key techniques, including how to insert collars, sleeves, and pockets into garments, and how to customize them with delicate finishing touches, including appliqu and quilting.
How to Whittle
By Nava, Josh
Whittling, an age-old woodworking technique, is growing in popularity. How to Whittle presents 25 beautiful whittling projects to make, ranging from polished butter knives and love spoons to custom-made coat hooks and serving boards. Paired with advice on selecting the best wood for your projects and details on finishes, these simple projects are ideal for beginners. Full-color photography and step-by-step instructions guide whittling newbies through the process, from selecting and maintaining carving knives to mastering luxurious finishing techniques, ensuring success as they learn this craft. Serious woodworkers will love the creative dimensions that whittling introduces to their projects.
Watercolor Techniques for Artists and Illustrators
By Dk,
Professional artists demonstrate every aspect of their craft so that you can master all the techniques of watercolor and gain ideas and inspiration for subject matter and stylistic approaches.Starting from the very basics, such as choosing the right brushes and practicing color mixes, the book proceeds to tackle every conceivable watercolor technique, from applying a flat wash to experimenting with texture. Techniques and inspiration are then combined in a wide-ranging section on subject matter--from landscapes to botanical illustrations, urban scenes, portraiture, and abstraction--with practical considerations of each topic and numerous approaches to try, plus tutorials on achieving particular effects. Featuring extensive content dedicated to the use of watercolor in graphic illustration, as well as how to combine it with other painting and drawing media, Watercolor Techniques for Artists and Illustrators will help you challenge yourself, try new things, and grow as an artist.
Self-Sufficiency for the 21st Century
By Dick, Strawbridge,
Find your route to a more sustainable lifestyle with Dick Strawbridge, of Escape to the Chateau, and his son James. Wherever you live--be it in a small townhouse like James or on a rural small farm--this updated edition of Self-Sufficiency for the 21st Century offers the nuts and bolts of off-the-grid living to anyone who wants to embrace sustainability. Self-Sufficiency for the 21st Century contains invaluable advice on making the most of your own resources no matter where you live. This comprehensive guide to modern sustainability covers everything from how to conserve energy in the home, keep bees, and grow crops in an urban garden to recipes for smoking your own meat and fish, creating nut milks, and preparing greener cleaning products. Each project is fully illustrated and easy to follow, allowing anyone to try their hand at something new.
The Gift of Calligraphy
By Imasa-stukuls, Maybelle
An easy-to-follow guide to learning the art of calligraphy, with 25 gorgeously photographed projects that use calligraphy to make beautiful gifts and home dcor.Calligraphy and hand lettering have surged in popularity as people rediscover traditional handicrafts as a creative outlet and way to relax. Unlike other hand lettering books, The Gift of Calligraphy shows you how to use your calligraphy skills to create invitations, wall art, wrapping paper, a tote bag, even a calligraphy kit for kids. Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls, calligraphy teacher and author of Belle Calligraphy, brings her signature modern style to this traditional craft. The first quarter of the book provides a primer for creating a simple alphabet and how to find your own personal style of lettering, followed by wonderful projects that will delight your family, impress your friends, and beautify your home, all accompanied by clear step-by-step photography and inspiring shots of the finished pieces.
Modern Crochet Bible
By Shrimpton, Sarah
The Weaving Explorer
By Jarchow, Deborah
Weaving is a highly accessible craft - over, under is the basic technique - but the stumbling block for many would-be weavers has been the high cost of a commercial loom. The Weaving Explorer removes that barrier, inviting crafters and artists to try out an amazing range of techniques and creative projects that are achievable with a simple homemade loom, or no loom at all! Weavers Deborah Jarchow and Gwen W. Steege take inspiration from the world of folk weaving traditions, adding a contemporary spin by introducing an unexpected range of materials and home dec projects. From sturdy rag fabric grocery bags to freeform wire baskets, delicately woven thread bracelets to colorful woven rugs, crafters will delight in exploring the opportunities to make their own personal variations on these beautiful - and functional - creations.
The Martha Manual
By Stewart, Martha
Essential life skills from America's most trusted lifestyle expert - together in one beautiful and practical handbook, with hundreds of ideas, instructions, and inspirations Martha Stewart is America's go-to source for the best answers to nearly every question. As an authority on the many worlds upon which she's built her domestic empire, she can advise on everything from creating a cutting garden and setting the table to playing classic lawn games or building a campfire. Whether it's organizing, celebrating, cleaning, decorating, or any number of other life skills, these are the time-tested, Martha-approved strategies for frequent challenges and basic how-to knowledge that everyone should have at the ready. Also included are plenty of solutions for the not-so-common conundrums, such as how to transport a decorated cake, bathe a cat, or fold an American flag. With hundreds of expert tips and useful insights in an easy-to-follow format, this is the manual you need to learn how to do everything - the Martha way.
How to Draw Anything Anytime
By Kamo,
Cute, funny and simple drawings - alongside step-by-step instructions - are sure to inspire readers of all ages to sit down and start doodling. Begin with a line or squiggle, and then turn it into a face, animal or anything else that your imagination conjures up. The point is just to draw - anytime, anywhere, anything - and, most of all, to have fun while you are doing it!People of all agesAnimals from sea otters to giraffes and sloths to turtlesFood and drinks including coffee, popcorn, sushi and lots of other appetizing treatsTransportation, whether traveling by submarine, UFO or busAstrological signs and zodiac animalsJapanese and latin alphabet letteringClever borders for decorating edgesThe adorable images throughout the book provide inspiration.
Keiko Okamoto's Japanese Knitting Stitches
By Okamoto, Keiko
Keiko Okamoto's Japanese Knitting Stitches presents 150 exquisite knitting and crochet stitches from one of Japan's most prolific and innovative designers. Her designs range from classic to ethnic to quirky - in colors ranging from earthy to vivid. Keiko Okamoto is recognized around the world for her colorful and textural stitches, and this book features beautiful color photos showing the full potential of these stitch patterns. An introduction by veteran Japanese knitting expert Gayle Roehm - translator of Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible and 250 Japanese Knitting Stitches - explains the ins and outs of using the Japanese-style knitting charts and executing the stitches in a way that is simple and easy for all knitters to understand. Full instructions and diagrams for crochet and knitting projects offer a chance to put these stitches to use. These projects include:A cardigan with charming crocheted strawberry garland A multi-colored, fringed neck wrapA pair of funky, sculptural arm-warmers - toasty and multi-texturedA charming Fair Isle knitted basket bag A pair of fluffy, cuffed mittensAn elegant A-line textured wool sweater suitable for any body type A chic Nordic-patterned short coat This book will be a prized addition to every knitter's library, and a favorite reference for years to come!
Hoop Dreams
By Peck, Richard
Vibrant color and rich textures abound in Hoop Dreams, a stylish embroidery guide for the modern maker. Author Cristin Morgan of Marigold + Mars outlines the basics of 10 classic embroidery stitches and then teaches you how to use them to create 20 beautiful and practical projects for hoops, for the home, and to wear. New and experienced embroiderers alike will be delighted by the fresh motifs and bold color palettes and empowered by the easy step-by-step instructions and templates, which show that with just a few simple stitches, some basic materials, and an idea or two, you can stitch just about anything. A glossary of more than 50 additional patterns and motifs will inspire you to personalize your projects and use your newfound embroidery skills in fresh and imaginative ways. As an added bonus, the book includes an envelope with 10 carbon transfer papers for quickly transferring patterns to fabric. If you received a first printing of this book that includes transfer papers that do not work, please email us at abrams@abramsbooks.com or call (212) 206-7715 to receive replacement papers.
Beginner Gardening Step by Step
By Dk,
Is your lawn full of weeds? Are your plants diseased? Is your flower bed forlorn? Do you long to create an outdoor space you can enjoy with friends--or even a garden you can show off with pride?This book shows you the basics you need to get your yard or green space under control and keep it that way, and gives you lots of garden ideas you can do yourself--all with photographic step-by-steps. From planting decorative climbers to growing your own fruits and vegetables, these easy steps will make a big difference in how your garden and landscape look and feel. Take the anxiety out of planting, potting, and pruning and enjoy your lush lawn, beautiful landscape, and bountiful garden.
Creative Gouache
By Wilshaw, Ruth
In this comprehensive guide to gouache, you'll:Get an overview of .Learn basic , including , plus troubleshooting tips for common challenges, such as dealing with shifts in color and value from wet to dry.Explore how to paint fun, simple motifs, flowers, butterflies, landscapes, and lettering.Discover fun gouache techniques, such as adding texture and painting gradients and blends.Learn how to incorporate other mediums with gouache, including paint pens, colored pencil, and watercolor.Use what you learn to create inspiring projects such as dimensional artwork, clay dcor pieces, and cheerful banners.See what you can create with gorgeous, wall-to-wall color with Creative Gouache! Perfect for creative beginners, the books in the Art for Modern Makers series take a fun, practical approach to learning about and working with paints and other art mediums to create beautiful DIY projects and crafts.
By Hand
By Santo, Nicole Miyuki
Learn the beauty and joy of modern lettering with By Hand, a thoughtful collection of projects and lessons to bring unique, handmade designs into your life, home, and gatherings.In a world of screens and social media, people are constantly searching for ways to reconnect to the handmade and the authentic-to add a personal spark and a beautiful look to everyday objects and occasions. The art of modern lettering is a point of connection, a way of crafting letters and words into something that delights the eyes and feeds the soul. With unique projects, a gorgeous exposed spine and lay-flat binding, and an Instagram-worthy aesthetic, By Hand provides an inspirational jumping-off point for readers who want to incorporate lettering into a slower, more intentional lifestyle. Blending the aspirational and the instructional, By Hand brings the beauty of lettering beyond the page, through 30 distinct projects, from watercolor placecards to cozy pillows. Relatable lessons introduce readers to the essentials of lettering, including tools (brush pens, brushes, and paint pens) , essential lessons, and developing a personal style, with the warm and welcoming approach of popular Instagram letterer Nicole Miyuki Santo. Encouraging lessons sprinkled throughout the book add a touch of mindfulness, while bright, airy photography and step-by-step lettered samples make this lovely volume a stunning approach to an on-trend pastime.
Handmade Houseplants
By Hogg, Corrie Beth
Houseplants are everywhere - on Instagram, in the media, and in trendy homes all over the world. In Handmade Houseplants, expert crafter and tastemaker Corrie Beth Hogg offers a no-water necessary alternative: plants made from paper! This stylish guide includes step-by-step instructions for 30 of the most popular houseplants, from monstera and peperomia to fiddle leaf fig and philodendron. Additional projects show how to use paper plants for home dcor, wall art, holiday decorations, gift giving, and more. The projects are simple enough to be made in few hours and the required materials are affordable and readily available. Packed with colorful photos and filled with inspiration, Handmade Houseplants shows how paper plants can provide a modern, light-hearted touch to a well-designed home.
Artist's Drawing Techniques
By Staff, Dorling Kindersley Publishing
Try your hand at drawing and bring out your inner artist as you discover your own unique style. Create your own masterpieces with projects for both beginners and experienced artists.A practical guide to learning how to draw with pencils, charcoal, pens, and pastels, Artist's Drawing Techniques helps you develop skills in every medium. Begin with the basics - choose and observe a subject and then figure out the composition - and then continue to sketch your masterpieces as your skills and confidence develop.After the basic principles are mastered, you will be inspired to move on to new challenges as your artistic talents blossom on your own terms. Artist's Drawing Techniques explains which tools, materials, and methods should be used, allowing you to master more than 80 techniques, from shading to blending to perspective to cross-hatching, as you follow inspirational drawing tutorials.Perfect for the beginner picking up a new hobby or the experienced artist who wants to expand your horizons with new styles, Artist's Drawing Techniques is an essential guide for unlocking your creativity.
Attainable Sustainable
By Bordessa, Kris
Packed with delicious recipes, natural remedies, gardening tips, homemaking ideas, crafts, and more, this indispensable lifestyle reference from the popular blogger behind Attainable Sustainable makes earth-friendly living fun, real, and easy.
Whether you live in a city, suburb, or the country, this essential guide for the backyard homesteader will help you achieve a homespun life--from starting your own garden and pickling the food you grow to pressing wildflowers, baking sourdough loaves, quilting, raising chickens, and creating your own natural cleaning supplies. In these beautifully illustrated pages, eco-guru Kris Bordessa offers DIY lovers an indispensable home reference for sustainability in the 21st century, using tried-and-true advice, 50 enticing recipes, and step-by-step directions for creating fun, cost-efficient projects that will bring out your inner pioneer. Filled with more than 300 four-color photographs, this relatable, comprehensive book contains time honored-wisdom and modern know-how for getting back to basics in a beautiful, accessible package.From Clay to Kiln
By Carey, Stuart
Learn the essentials of wheel-thrown pottery with this approachable and indispensable reference. Pottery has become increasingly popular, and beginners interested in taking up the hobby will find this all-inclusive guide to wheel-thrown pottery invaluable. Award-winning ceramist Stuart Carey outlines the steps and intricacies of the craft, from preparing your materials to firing your piece in a kiln. You'll work through techniques designed to help you gain a familiarity with the different characteristics of the clay, create classic forms, mix your own glazes, and master the skills needed to make your own beautiful pieces. Stunning visuals and instructive step-by-step photography offer abundant inspiration and valuable guidance, whether you're an absolute beginner or a practicing potter who has already logged hours at the studio.
50 Ways to Draw Your Beautiful, Ordinary Life
By Smit, Irene
Draw the Flow Way "Create whatever causes a revolution in your heart." -Elizabeth Gilbert "I cannot rest, I must draw, however poor the result, and when I have a bad time come over me it is a stronger desire than ever." -Beatrix Potter "Drawing, painting, creating ... it's like a muscle. You have to work on it every day." -Sarah Walsh "Draw the art you want to see, start the business you want to run, play the music you want to hear, write the books you want to read, build the products you want to use - do the work you want to see done." -Austin Kleon "Drawing is the discipline by which I constantly rediscover the world. I have learned that what I have not drawn, I have never really seen, and that when I start drawing an ordinary thing, I realize how extraordinary it is, sheer miracle." -Frederick Frank "Have no fear of perfection, you'll never reach it." -Salvador Dal "Creativity is a way of living life, no matter what our vocation or how we earn our living." -Madeline L'Engle "I believe the most important single thing, beyond discipline and creativity, in any artistic work, is daring to dare." -Maya Angelou "I sometimes think that there is nothing so delightful as drawing." -Vincent van Gogh In this innovative approach to drawing instruction, the illustrators from Flow magazine open up their tool kits, sharing secrets and techniques to teach the creatively curious how to draw. The lessons, 50 in all, curated from the best of Flow's two special drawing issues, show how to render the kinds of things we see every day: a bouquet of flowers, a beloved teacup, colorful mittens, the kitchen table, a bike, jam jars, a cat, an apple tree. Along the way we learn about color, materials, perspective, tools, and negative space. With its bound-in paper goodies, this book is also a canvas for artistic exploration - reminding us of the mindful pleasure of doing creative work. Filled With Paper Goodies:Mini daily drawing padDIY postcardsWatercolor, tracing, and colored papersHouse interiors to unfold and decorate
The Knitting Book
By Haffenden, Vikki
A new edition of DK's ultimate knitting bible, with hundreds of step-by-step techniques, more than 120 patterns for a variety of knitting stitches, and 20 knitting projects suitable for all abilities. Each step-by-step technique is shown with clear, easy-to-follow photography and explained with helpful annotations and arrows, so you can progress from basic casting on to confidently tackling intricate Fair Isle and cable patterns.The Knitting Book walks you through all the tools, equipment, and techniques you'll need, from yarns and needles to how to follow or alter a knitting pattern. A photographic stitch gallery showcases more than 120 different stitches so you can practice your techniques, trying your hand at everything from garter stitch to intarsia, or customize projects with your own stitch choices.
The Paint Pouring Workshop
By Ferro, Marcy
Jump into the exciting world of paint pouring - and instantly create dazzling, abstract art - with this comprehensive how-to guide by the popular founder of the Mixed Media Girl YouTube channel. Paint pouring - which involves using a free-flowing acrylic paint mixture created with a pouring medium, such as glue and water - is the hottest trend for making abstract art. In this fun, colorful guide, Marcy Ferro explains everything about working in this popular form. Learn how to create eye-catching color combos, set up a dedicated (or a paint-proof) workspace, control your pours, and much more. Along with the essentials, Ferro demonstrates a wide range of techniques, from familiar favorites such as the dirty pour and flip cup to novel ways of manipulating paint with a hair dryer or string.
Wild at Home
By Carter, Hilton
Make your home a healthier and more beautiful place to be with Hilton Carter's inspirational ideas."Hilton Carter's love for plants is infectious... His lush and exuberant displays are inspiring reminders that plants can be so much more than neat little containers on a window sill."Grace Bonney, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Design*Sponge Take a tour through Hilton's own apartment and other lush spaces, filled with a huge array of thriving plants, and learn all you need to know to create your own urban jungle. As the owner of over 200 plants, Hilton feels strongly about the role of plants in one's home - not just for the beauty they add, but for health benefits as well: 'having plants in your home not only adds life, but changes the airflow throughout. It's also a key design element when styling your place. For me, it wasn't about just having greenery, but having the right variety of greenery. I like to see the different textures of foliage all grouped together. You take a fiddle leaf fig and sandwich it between a birds of paradise and a monstera and ... . yes!' You will be armed with the know-how you need to care for your plants, where to place them, how to propagate, how to find the right pot, and much more, and most importantly, how to arrange them so that they look their best. Combine sizes and leaf shapes to stunning effect, grow your own succulents from leaf cuttings, create your own air plant display, and more.
The Home Edit
By Shearer, Clea
There's decorating, and then there's organizing. From the Instagram-sensation home experts (with a serious fan club that includes Reese Witherspoon, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Mindy Kaling) , here is an accessible, room-by-room guide to establishing new order in your home.Believe this: every single space in your house has the potential to function efficiently and look great. The mishmash of summer and winter clothes in the closet? Yep. Even the dreaded junk drawer? Consider it done. And the best news: it's not hard to do - in fact, it's a lot of fun. From the home organizers who made their orderly eye candy the method that everyone swears by comes Joanna and Clea's signature approach to decluttering. The Home Edit walks you through paring down your belongings in every room, arranging them in a stunning and easy-to-find way (hello, labels!) , and maintaining the system so you don't need another do-over in six months. When you're done, you'll not only know exactly where to find things, but you'll also love the way it looks. A masterclass and look book in one, The Home Edit is filled with bright photographs and detailed tips, from placing plastic dishware in a drawer where little hands can reach to categorizing pantry items by color (there's nothing like a little ROYGBIV to soothe the soul) . Above all, it's like having your best friends at your side to help you turn the chaos into calm.
How To Build Your Own Tiny House
By Marshall, Roger
Tiny homes are all the rage these days, especially among young people new to the housing market, for people wanting a small dwelling as a second home or as a studio, and among singles and empty nesters. As millions are experiencing the "magic" of tidying up and reducing the number of their possessions, many are also seeing the value of living with less space, while environmentalists are also valuing a smaller carbon footprint. How to Build Your Own Tiny House is a comprehensive guide to the actual construction process, building codes, and regulations, not another pretty picture book about tiny houses. Offers anyone with basic carpentry skills step-by-step instructions to successfully build a tiny house (250 to 1,000 square feet.) The book covers everything from forming a bill of materials to the basics of frame construction; it details wiring and plumbing a tiny home, outlines construction codes for small buildings and gives pointers as to where local regulations may apply, and also includes a section on building appropriately sized furniture for a tiny home. Includes a selection of tiny home designs, each of which can be expanded as needs change.
Beading
By Power, Jean
Can't get to a class or workshop that's close to home or work? No worries. This skill-building beading book let you learn at your own pace, wherever and whenever you have the time. For beginners and improvers, it's a passport to successful learning. Includes:Hundreds of detailed how-to photographs, carefully annotated so it is easy for you to find what you're looking forGuest designers sharing some of their favorite patterns"Quick start projects" for beginners who are impatient to try out their beading skills--or for improvers looking to brush up on techniques--with projects that don't need much in the way of materials and timeUseful techniques sprinkled throughout, so readers can quickly understand essential conceptsClinics to help students solve project dilemmasFind the techniques necessary to learn beading and love it--in no time at all!.
Pop Manga Drawing
By D'errico, Camilla
An easy-to-follow, step-by-step manga drawing instruction book from fan favorite manga artist and painter Camilla d'Errico, featuring 30 lessons on illustrating cute, cool, and quirky characters in the Pop Surrealist style with pencils.With wildly popular appearances at Comic Cons and her paintings displayed in art galleries around the world, Camilla d'Errico has established herself as a go-to resource for manga-influenced art. Following in the footsteps of her past art instruction books Pop Manga and Pop Painting, Pop Manga Drawing provides the most direct and accessible lessons yet for rendering characters in her signature Pop Surrealist style. Written in the fun and encouraging voice that fans have come to expect, Pop Manga Drawing takes you step-by-step through lessons on drawing with graphite and mechanical pencils, along with insights on enhancing pieces with other mediums (including acrylics, markers, and colored pencils) . It also provides tips and expert advice on drawing specific elements, including hair, eyes, and animals, that can take your manga art to the next level. Pop Manga Drawing grants one-of-a-kind access to the basic building blocks of artistic expression, giving you the tools you need to create your own pop manga masterpieces.