Many of today's beauty products contain harmful chemicals and other additives that most of us don't even know about - and if we did, we wouldn't use them--no more. With 200 Tips, Techniques, and Recip
Create 23 cute and clever bugs and little crawly critters out of beads, wire, and other craft materials with Bead Bugs! Each project is shown in step-by-step photos with clear instructions that anyone
Great advertising and design can make the world stop and think. It can make people listen. And, sometimes it can even change a person's life. The One Show celebrates all of the qualities that go into
Are you a fan of film, comics, video games and animation? Do you love to draw and tell stories? If so, you are like the hundreds of artists who come to expand and broaden their skills at Los Angeles'
The book is a timeless art form, one that is as alive today as ever before, and artists continue to explore and explode the boundaries of what a book is and can be. In this beautiful collection, you w
Would you like to start your child on a journey of self-reliance and love of the outdoors? To paraphrase a proverb, give a child food and he eats for a day, teach a child to farm and he eats for a lif
The Beekeeper’s Journal is the perfect tool for beekeepers and beekeeping enthusiasts to keep their thoughts, recipes, inspirations, sketches, to-do lists and more.
In this comprehensive and inspiring instruction book, professional artist Lesley Harrison shares her artistic insights and techniques for creating breathtakingly realistic equine artwork in pastel. Th
This is the perfect companion to The Chicken Whisperer's Guide to Keeping Chickens. Enjoy tips, anecdotes, ideas, recipes, how-to and images that both inform and inspire.
Offers step-by-step directions for fifty projects that use silk flowers and permanent botanicals to create an array of centerpieces, topiaries, wreaths, swags, and other designs.
Provides beginning quilters with detailed descriptions of fabrics, tools, and quilting techniques, with eleven projects to introduce new skills, including cutting pieces with a rotary cutter and mat,
Steampunk is a burgeoning counter-cultural movement; a genre, community, and artform. The Steampunk movement seeks to recapture the spirit of invention, adventure, and craftsmanship reminiscent of ear
Perfect for beginning artists, Oil & Acrylic: Acrylic Basics begins with a comprehensive introduction to this evergreen and versatile medium, covering everything from tools and materials to co
While keeping chickens certainly isn't rocket science, doing it properly does involve decent levels of understanding, commitment, and attention to detail. Getting the basics right is essential, and th
Presents an introduction to crocheting, describing tools, yarns, and techniques for basic and advanced stitches, with step-by-step instructions for projects that incorporate various skill levels for c
The 48th annual edition of SPD celebrates the journalists, editorial directors, photographers, and other talented individuals who brought events of the year 2013 to our doorsteps and computer screens.
With beautiful illustrations and step-by-step instructions, this how-to book includes all the techniques involved in crafting metal jewelry, including:—Cutting and filing—Cold connections—Soldering—Te
This step-by-step technique reference introduces and thoroughly explores several styles of knitting that involve color/yarn changes to create intricate patterns and designs. With Colorwork for Adventu
While keeping bees certainly isn't rocket science, doing it properly does involve decent levels of understanding, commitment, and attention to detail. Getting the basics right is essential, and this d
Examine the basic elements and principles of architectural design in this comprehensive reference that defines each of the basic elements. This must-have book enhances visual literacy, and inspires wi
In Creative Illustration & Beyond, artist Stephanie Corfee offers inspiration, tips, and step-by-step instruction to show doodlers and artists how to turn their whimsical designs into beautiful ar
Enter into a world where fashion is Victorian punk, technology hasn't surpassed the steam engine, and inventors' workshops are filled with bizarre gadgets and contraptions that you haven't imagined in
This volume teaches and illustrates fun, needle-felted projects to add to your collection of Wool Pets. The instructions include wet-felting and various embellishment techniques along with the needle
This book highlights new ways of thinking about sustainable design. It is a collection of outstanding and innovative product, graphic, fashion, and environmental designs. The thoughts of the world&
Flowers come in all sizes, shapes, and colors, providing perfect artistic inspiration. Now anyone can bring gorgeous florals to life in vibrant color with this delightful trace-and-color guide. Inside
"Modern sex instruction for the contemporary lesbian, bisexual, bicurious, and transfemale is here. Lesbian Sex Bible is a fresh, inclusive and informed look at lesbian sexuality in all of its excitin
Art Without Waste features 500 upcycled and Earth-friendly designs from cutting-edge designers, illustrators and artists around the world. With a broad scope of alternative uses for discarded items, s
Followers of the meditative tangling art form will enjoy taking their tangled designs to the next level with the inspiring prompts and projects in this all-inclusive drawing book and kit.
Organized by crystal color for easy reference, this revised guide relates the colors of crystals to the chakras, tells you how to cleanse and activate them, and provides helpful, authoritative advice
Go ahead, have fun with your photography. Creative Photography Lab is a collection of fun and silly photography exercises designed to teach you something about your camera (and yourself!). Whether yo
Imagery is powerful and evocative. It is one of the most important cornerstones of successful visual communication, and working with imagery is a vital skill for every designer. This authoritative boo
Let Carri Hammett untangle the mystery and allure of cabled knitting for you!Knitted cables are intriguing patterns of stitches that crisscross, twist, and braid their way up through the knitted fabri
Wild animals make exciting and dynamic art subjects. Now anyone can bring realistic animals to life in vibrant color with this delightful trace-and-color guide. Inside, six detailed templates are prov
Chia is one of nature's all-star superfoods. High in protein, fiber, minerals and essential fatty acids, this little seed packs a nutritional punch. Moreover, it's portable, versatile and easy to i
Graphic novel illustration is a popular and growing art form among artists of all skill levels and backgrounds. The Art of Drawing Manga & Comic Book Characters offers as a comprehensive resource
