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In this book you will find over 75 step-by-step projects and more
than 25 illustrated quick ideas to transform old, discarded items
into desirable pieces of jewellery, decor, stationery, furniture
and more. Learn how to use simple craft techniques, general craft
supplies and just a bit of creativity to create one-of-a-kind items
to wear, display or use. Apart from the step-by-step projects, the
author shares other valuable advice such as how to give items that
vintage look, where to find vintage images and ideas for
second-hand items to use in your projects. Carla's secret is to see
the possibility in everything. Mom's old tins, Grandma's broken
brooches and Dad's collection of keys are magically transformed
into usable, practical and beautiful things to cherish. The book is
beautifully illustrated with inspiring photographs and the contents
include: Tips, tools and tricks; Jewellery; Jars, bottles and
vases; Decor; Fabric; Wall art; Lights and lanterns; Paper and
packaging; For the garden; Upcycled furniture; Old school cool for
kids. In a world where waste needs to be desperately reduced, join
the ever-increasing group of crafters who choose to make something
new from something old.
Celebrate the beautiful and the unique with a sticker compendium of
more than 1,000 stunning selections from the collections of the
Smithsonian Institution. In collaboration with the Smithsonian
comes a book of over 1,000 stickers of varying sizes showcasing
incredible photographs and illustrations from the millions of
captivating collections from the Smithsonian, the world's largest
museum and research complex. From Victorian anatomy illustrations
to rare animals; seashells to insects; scientific oddities to
jewelry; spacecraft and airplanes to letters and numbers, this book
is brimming with a curated selection of stickers perfect for
mindfulness and creative relaxation.
Step into the fascinating world of magick with this collection of
supernatural symbols and beautiful images, ready for you to bring
to life with colour Embark on a bewitching journey into the world
of magick with this collection of intricate and striking images,
ready for you to colour and complete as you wish. Featuring
enchanted creatures, mystical objects and a host of other esoteric
miscellanea, this colouring book offers an array of beautiful
designs to celebrate the beliefs and practices associated with the
supernatural world. Take a moment of peace and clarity as you
journey through the mesmerising icons and patterns within these
pages. Each illustration is accompanied by an inspiring quote, or
insight into the history and meaning behind the symbol featured.
Packed full of beautiful and captivating designs, this colouring
book will help you connect with your natural energies and you
unleash your inner power. So relax, unwind, and explore the mystery
and magnetism of the magickal world.
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Expertly rendered, ready-to-color drawings of 44 magnificent cars--from the 1915 Stutz Bearcat and the 1934 Duesenberg Model J, to the 1957 Ford Thunderbird convertible and the 1997 Dodge Viper GTS. All cars handsomely displayed against imposing backdrops of exclusive residential and commercial buildings. Informative captions accompany each finely detailed illustration.
Draw the cutest kawaii pictures every day for a whole year and
never be bored again! This fun book for the young, and young at
heart, covers the widest range of kawaii motifs ever - 365 of them
no less! In the kawaii universe, everything is small and cute. Just
by adding eyes and a mouth, even the most mundane object can be
brought to life and become an adorable character... umbrellas
smile, cupcakes wink, chairs snooze and pencils laugh. Learn the
secrets of kawaii drawing, from getting the right proportions to
creating personality with different facial expressions and adding
depth with layers of colour. Then follow 365 step-by-step sequences
showing you exactly how to build up a huge range of motifs,
starting with simple shapes and progressing to add details and
colours. Each sequence is entirely visual, with no complicated
instructions to read, so it really is easy to create your own
kawaii characters straight away. All you need is paper and some
pens! Themes featured include animals, food, plants, clothes,
household objects, musical instruments, people, vehicles, buildings
and landmarks, weather icons and even space motifs. Inside you'll
find an array of animals such as a singing bee, a giggling
ladybird, a sweet swan, a cute penguin, a hungry hamster, a cheeky
monkey, a stinky skunk and a red-nosed reindeer. There are also
plants and flowers, all with their own adorable kawaii features,
including a lily pad, rose, sunflower, daisy and dandelion. Be
tempted by a range of tasty treats, like fried eggs, hot dogs,
pizza, cupcakes, croissants and sweets, as well as various
colourful fruits and vegetables. Even some everyday household
objects, such as a fridge, bed, bathtub and armchair, have been
given the kawaii treatment! There's something for every season,
with a selection of weather and holiday-themed motifs. You'll love
recreating famous landmarks like Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower and the
Statue of Liberty in cute kawaii style too! With this huge
selection, you're bound to find the perfect design for any
occasion! This adorable value-packed book will entertain endlessly
and let you embrace the Japanese culture of cuteness every day of
the year.
Luxuriate in the pages of THE ANTIQUARIAN STICKER BOOK:
BIBLIOPHILIA, a compendium of over 1,000 gorgeous stickers for
lovers of the sensational series and new fans alike. The highly
anticipated sequel to the most beautiful sticker book ever created
has arrived with even more stunning sticker ephemera! Create a
collage or adorn your junk journal with evocative imagery, letter
forms, or literary quotes to add another dimension to your project.
Peel and decorate or browse and feast on the beauty of this lush
sticker book unlike any other. A treasure trove of authentic
historical prints from the ornate Victorian era can live on its
own, be used on stationery and wrapping, or create an amazing
collage. Featuring beautiful, odd, and inspiring stickers from the
past for the modern-day crafter, scrapbooker, art and book lover,
or for anyone who just loves stickers, The Antiquarian Sticker
Book: Bibliophilia has something for everyone.
Kawaii is a Japanese word that translates to "cute," and popular
YouTube artist Pic Candle shows you how to doodle your way to
adorable in this miniature, portable, and even cuter version of her
best-selling Kawaii Doodle Class. This master class in cute
features nearly 100 lovable, huggable characters and includes
simple step-by-step illustrations and instructions, search-and-find
puzzle patterns that you can color, inspiration boards that show
you how to give your characters different facial expressions and
zany accessories, and drawing pages to get your doodle party
started. Your adorable drawing subjects include tacos, sushi,
smoothies, clouds, rainbows, cacti, and more. Soon you'll be
enhancing your notebooks, stationery, artwork, and more with your
own unique kawaii world. Mini Kawaii Doodle Class is now in
session! Learn how to draw even more cute things with these other
fun books in the Kawaii Doodle series: Kawaii Doodle Class, Kawaii
Doodle Cuties, Mini Kawaii Doodle Class, and Mini Kawaii Doodle
Cuties.
This is an illustrated account of a hunters expedition to the
Arctic with chapters on hunting various animals. Originally
published in 1911, the book will appeal to anyone with a historical
interest in the subject of hunting. Many of the earliest books,
particularly those dating back to 1900s and before, are now
extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing
these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions,
using the original artwork and text.
In The Great Zentangle Book, Certified Zentangle Teacher Beate
Winkler provides simple and clear directions for creating 101
classic tangles. Captivating creative minds the world over, the art
of the Zentangle evokes meditation practices to create seemingly
complicated line drawings that are actually easy to learn. These
101 step-by-step Zentangle patterns will help you relax while
creating approachable and beautiful works of art. Beginners will
learn everything about getting started-from materials and tools to
basic terminology and techniques. Those who have tangled before
will gain inspiration from the variations presented by Winkler and
her tangling friends from around the globe, including Zentangle
founders Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. Along with tips for
mastering the craft and behind-the-tangle stories from designers,
this compendium of patterns will provide you with hours of
instruction. With The Great Zentangle Book, keep up to date on
current Zentangle trends with new, delicate bijou tiles and find
inspiration for your own Zentangle artwork while learning
fascinating information and techniques. Relax, and set your
creative mind free as each pen stroke brings you a little closer to
your center.
Join Andy the Ant as he treks through an exciting adventure inside
a beehive with his new friend, Beatrice the Bee. The author weaves
a fun and educational story about beekeeping. Although this
charming story is designed for elementary children, adult readers
may learn a thing or two as well The book is loaded with fun-filled
information about the duties of a beekeeper, the various jobs bees
have, how bees make honey, why bees dance, and more. Andy the Ant
Learns the Buzz on Bees provides highlighted vocabulary words
throughout the story. Activities in the back of the book include
some tasty honey recipes for kids to try at home. Parents,
children, and teachers will be "abuzz" with all the un"bee"lievable
facts of this charming and informative story. It is an excellent
science resource for the little scientists in your life.
The illustrator Andrew Loomis (1892-1959) is revered among artists
- including comics superstar Alex Ross - for his mastery of figure
drawing and clean, Realist style.
His hugely influential series of art instruction books have never
been bettered, and "Figure Drawing "is the first in Titan's
programme of facsimile editions, returning these classic titles to
print for the first time in decades.
BLAZE. COLOR. CREATE.
In the post-prohibition green frontier, elevated entrepreneur Wiz Khalifa has created his first-ever coloring book. Now he needs you to add some color to his worldwide weed empire, including iconic sites from Los Angeles to Amsterdam, favorite strains like Khalifa Kush, and special events such as Danksgiving and Wiz's Birthday.
In 40 Ways to Fold a Napkin you will discover 40 ways to turn your
meal into a tablescaped event, worthy of an Instagram post. From
simple folds that can hold cutlery to elegant knots, quirky
envelopes and more, your event will instantly become more refined
and classy. There are even some special folds for Christmas,
Thanksgiving, Easter and more. From birthdays to DIY weddings,
dinner parties or just a Friday night at home for two, this stylish
guide is for anyone who loves to entertain. Make every meal an
event by folding your napkins.
Learn how to draw your favorite feathered friends! *Named One of
the 54 Best Colored Pencil Drawing Books of All Time by
BookAuthority* Drawing Cute Birds in Colored Pencil offers simple
step-by-step drawing instructions that help you to learn how to
draw your favorite birds. Adorable birds like robins, owls,
penguins, and bluebirds come alive with vibrant color and beautiful
detail on the paper, thanks to the how-to guide in this clever
book. Sharpen your best colored pencils because you'll be using
them to add loads of colored feathers, little beaks, and fine
details in your drawings. Before you know it, you'll be surrounded
by a wide array of beautiful feathered friends. Make learning to
draw easy-and make all your drawings cute-with the Drawing Cute
series from Quarry Books.
A wonderful portable edition of the Sunday Times and international
bestseller Millie Marotta's Animal Kingdom. Millie Marotta is a
hugely popular illustrator and her idiosyncratic drawings of the
world's wonderful creatures will draw you in. The international
bestseller offers a range of beautiful illustration to colour in,
personalise and make your own. The artist's intricate style of
illustration will get you itching for pencils and pen to colour in
or add a touch of your own illustration, whether it's patterned
birds, the flowing tendrils of a jellyfish, or the composite of
flowers that make up a grizzly bear. You can colour her work or add
your own line drawings to make it special to you. Add your own
patterns to the lively forest scene, choose your own birds to add
to the branches, or make a pattern with your colour choices. The
images are guaranteed to get your creative juices flowing. c. 600
words
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