Fresh, colorful, and very pretty, beaded jewelry is fun and easy to make—and these beautiful pieces all use a single, classic technique: the daisy chain. By adding fringes, embellishments, and
Making things is fun, but tmaking things with friends is even better. So grab some paper, scissors and some crafty pals--there's no end to what you can create together. With projects ranging from part
Making things is fun, but making things with friends is even better. So grab some yarn, a few crochet hooks and some crafty pals--there's no end to what you can create together. With projects ranging
This attractive new title in the Take a... series presents 16 original projects for your home and garden created with bandanas. Available in an array of colors and patterns, the timeless bandana can c
Clean, crisp and practical. That sums up the classic linen tea towel, and also this innovative new title. Take a Tea Towel contains 16 projects, four for each of main four areas in the home: bathroom,
What could be better than getting together with friends and being creative? If you'd enjoy stamping some personality on anything from napkins to canvas shoes then this book of print making is for you.
What could be better than getting together with friends and getting creative? If you fancy stitching up some beautiful embroidery decorations on anything from napkins to chairs to wall hangings then t
Cross-stitch, one of the oldest forms of embroidery, is captivating today’s crafters everywhere with its simplicity, charm, and exquisitive designs. If you’ve never tried this masterful art, or are al
A form of handmade lace, tatting is a traditional skill with origins dating back centuries and spanning continents. Each stitch is composed of two half-hitch knots. The single thread is looped and kno
Whether you are a budding craftsman or seasoned woodworker this book and the accompanying DVD will show you everything you need to know, from the basic set-up and the fundamental techniques to how you
This handy book and DVD set are all you need to get started with the rewarding craft of woodturning. Pop on the DVD to see the techniques in action or pick up the book for instruction and ideas wherev
Suitable for sock knitters, this book is packed with tips and 17 projects. Full of instructions on how to master the knack of turning a heel, sizing a sole and creating a cuff, this title explains the
A surprising and inventive take on tatting, one of the oldest forms of lace making. This detailed guide offers dozens of patterns for using metallic threads, vibrant beads, and inexpensive jewelry fi
This handbook based on the 2007 revised edition will also become an essential guide for those interested in learning the processes and techniques involved with the manufacture of a range of traditiona
Soft, luxurious natural yarns - who would want anything less for their baby or toddler? Tina Barrett shows us that ?natural’ need not be bland with this range of funky and colourful crochet projects f
This is a fantastic resource for the growing numbers of “green” parents: a knitting book using only organic yarns—from traditional pure cotton to innovative fibers such as corn and
Celebrate the low-light areas of the garden; the trick is knowing which plants to choose, and then placing them properly for best success. Written by a renowned horticulturist and former gardener at
Aimed at the beginner to intermediate crotchet enthusiast, these 25 stylish designs run the gamut of fashion accessories, from scarves and wraps to hats and mittens, ponchos, handbags, and more. The b
Every woman has gone through it: you buy the perfect outfit for an event, and you can’t find a matching handbag. The solution: make one yourself! By using small quantities of beautiful fabrics
The Fairy Empress has lovely wings, is soft, flexible, and easily costumed. Her companion, the Grass Sprite, has a curly tail, and a comfy pumpkin to hide in. They’re just two of the toy fairy charact
Jean Nisbett’s classic volume gets a welcome update and expansion?making it a practical, accessible introduction to all the basics, with lavish images and easy-to-follow hints that help beginners sav
These original designs for 24 card and six matching hang-tag designs use the hottest medium in crafting: easy to work with, colorful, and long-lasting polymer clay. Plus, polymer offers three-dimensio
Combining two popular crafts, cardmaking and wirework, this easy-to-follow guide shows you how to create, with beautiful handmade papers and delicate, soft-wire shapes, an array of attractive, all-occ
Have a prized plant and want a bunch more just like it? Propagation with cuttings is the answer. Unlike plants grown from seed, a plant started as a cutting will have the identical characteristics a
Growing plants and vegetables from seed is among the most rewarding things a gardener can do. Anyone can successfully grow lush, vibrant plants with the helpful information and gardening techniques fo
From a charming French caf? to an Arabian tent decorated with exotic rugs and wall hangings, this delightful compilation of 22 unique projects, done in standard 1/12 size, will enchant doll house ent
Tatting beautifully enhances clothes, jewelry, soft furnishings, and other accessories. Explore the potential of this centuries-old craft with a collection of charming, innovative designs. More than
This imaginative collection provides complete themes to copy easily onto a wood surface. Illustrated instructions show how to trace, enlarge or reduce, and transfer designs, add color, and apply fini
Every one of these easy-to-make, 3-D keepsakes has a professional finish enhanced by captivating ribbons, beads, feathers, glitter, shells, pressed flowers, and textured papers. Glamour Girl wears a p
