Henry Lewis Bullen (1857-1936) was a typography historian and devoted himself to advancing the printing craft. Bullen founded the Typography Library and the Museum of the American Type Founders Company.

Groovy Abstract is a colouring book for adults that contains 30 amazing art activities involving patterning, shading and colouring. Each vibrantly detailed illustration offers an easy way to de-stress, while allowing you to unleash the artist within.Thaneeya McArdle's transcendental art explores a visual language of shape, form, line and colour, and can be easily personalised with felt- tips, coloured pencils, crayons, gel pens or watercolours.Beautifully coloured finished examples are provided, along with a handy guide to basic art techniques, from patterning and combinations to shading and colour theory.This therapeutic colouring book is printed on high-quality, extra-thick paper that won't bleed through, and all of the pages are perforated for easy removal and display.

Stickers make people happy. And Pipsticks Workman, the creative partnership between Workman Publishing and Mo Vazquez's subscription sticker club, knows that more stickers = more fun. The super-quirky, super-trendy gift line - with 215,000 copies in print - introduces an all-new sticker book for stationery and sticker lovers. A must-have for any sticker fanatic, So. Many. Stickers. features 2,500 little stickers for any occasion. Whether you're collecting them, decorating with them, or trading with your besties, the range is pure fun: old-school cameras, vibrantly colored flowers, stylish high-top sneakers. It's the perfect add-on to a Pipsticks Workman planner. So go ahead: Spread the sticker love!

Make homemade Japanese paper and fold it into beautiful and decorative forms with this Japanese papercraft book. In Japanese Paper Crafting, world-renowned paper artist Michael G. LaFosse of the Origamido Studio teaches you all the essential techniques needed to make your own beautiful handmade washi paper at home. The book's clear and simple step-by-step instructions, diagrams and photographs show you not only how to create your own handmade paper using inexpensive and easy-to-find materials--but how to turn your handmade papers into exquisite paper craft objects. Readers will enjoy crafting 17 original LaFosse designs using their very own handmade washi papers! With Japanese Paper Crafting you can: Make your own traditional-style Japanese papers. Learn two traditional Japanese methods of papermaking, and try your hand at creating truly distinctive papers. Create 17 exquisite projects that feature your own handmade paper--or any other paper in your craft collection. This book is the perfect gift for anyone who loves scrapbooking, making handmade gift cards, origami and paper crafts in general. Making your own washi paper is the natural starting point for creating high-quality paper craft objects of any type. The fabulous projects in the book include: Notebooks Purses Wallets Gift Cards Desktop Accessories And many more...

These fine-quality tear-out wrapping sheets feature twelve traditional Indonesian prints, suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping. An introduction details the history and meaning of the Batik designs and provides some wrapping inspiration Tuttle Gift Wrapping Papers are an excellent value--a fraction of the price of a single sheet of gift wrap paper from stationery shops Each sheet is removable by tearing along a perforated line There are twelve sheets with twelve different patterns in each book

These 90 magnificent designs--from elaborately detailed elephants to skulls, dragons, and eagles--just beg to be colored in. Use them for meditative downtime . . . or to inspire a real tattoo!

London, New York, Paris, Rome and more - have the exotic world of travel at your papercrafting fingertips with this exciting new book from the talented Japanese illustrator Kai Iwani. With over 150 super-simple paper cutting designs you will be spoiled for choice on how to use them. Ideal for holiday memories, cardmaking, scrapbooking, stationery and much, much more these adorable and inspiring motifs will bring endless hours of papercraft fun!

'This book is a chance to slow down and find stillness. Self-care in the most beautiful, creative ways.' - Fearne Cotton Fifty imaginative ideas for crafts that encourage a sense of joy and mindfulness. Includes a foreword by Melissa Hemsley. The Joy Journal For Grown-ups invites you to experiment, play and unlock your creative potential with a range of simple crafts that can bring a little more calm into your everyday life. Using store-cupboard ingredients and easily foraged supplies, this beautifully illustrated handbook includes new and inspiring ideas for adding a personal touch to celebrations, creating unique gifts, and making stunning keepsakes. Whether you are a beginner or confident crafter, bestselling author Laura Brand gently guides you through a host of delightful projects including beautiful flower-pressed candles, scented body butter, and origami hearts. She invites you to carve out 'me time' and enjoy shared creative experiences with friends that can help us to feel more connected and harness the freedom of play from childhood. Imaginative, engaging and easy to follow, this gorgeous, step-by-step guide features all the encouragement you need to find inspiration, awaken your creativity and brighten your mood.

3,820 alphabet stickers for word nerds! Say it, shout it - spell it! This delightful collection of stickers is devoted entirely to the alphabet and the joy of matching a font to every mood and occasion. These letter stickers are perfect for spelling everything from your name to your favourite song lyrics - on your planner, photo album, notes, invitations, and anything that needs a touch of whimsy!

Papercrafting is a perennial favourite among crafters - it's creative, accessible, and inexpensive, making it perfect for gifting. A blank sheet of paper offers limitless possibilities and unexpected ways in which it can be cut, scored, creased, shaped, and glued to transform an everyday material into something extraordinary and precious. In this book by renowned paper engineer and papercut product designer Sarah Louise Matthews, you will discover 25 gorgeous papercraft projects for home decor to make for yourself or as gifts for friends and family. Start by learning the essential techniques, including papercutting, scoring, folding, shaping, and glueing, then dive straight into the myriad beautiful designs - from pop-up cards and cake toppers to lampshades, fairylights and even a cuckoo clock! For the more complex designs, templates have also been printed in the book which you can scan or trace for a quick and easy start to your papercutting journey. Papercutting is one of the most popular crafts around, and no wonder - with just a few tools you can draw beautiful designs with your scalpel and experience the relaxing, creative and rewarding experience of paperworking.

Folk Art is a colouring book for adults that contains 30 amazing art activities involving patterning, shading and colouring. Each vibrantly detailed, charming and international folk illustration offers an easy way to de-stress, while allowing you to unleash the artist within.Thaneeya McArdle's transcendental art explores a visual language of shape, form, line and colour, and can be easily personalised with felt- tips, coloured pencils, crayons, gel pens, or watercolours.Beautifully coloured finished examples are provided, along with a handy guide to basic art techniques, from patterning and combinations to shading and colour theory.Both traditional and contemporary artworks are included, inspired by the living cultures of indigenous people around the world.This therapeutic colouring book is printed on high-quality, extra-thick paper that won't bleed through, and all of the pages are perforated for easy removal and display.

Take your Cricut crafts to the next level! The Cricut machine has made it easy for for anyone to create adorable, one-of-kind creations in their own home. Now, with this book crafting expert Megan Meketa shares all of her tips and tricks for making colorful, eye-catching projects that make every day a celebration. Featuring all the information needed to get started, including: -Straightforward details on Cricut models and software (Maker, Explore Series, Joy, and EasyPresses)-Essential tools and materials (adhesive vinyl, iron-on, felt, cardstock, acetate, leather, etc.)-Ideas for celebrations including cake toppers, pennant banners, party favor bags, stencils for pastry decorating, thoughtful gifts, and more-Creative wearables such as iron-on designs, leather earrings, tote bags, flowered headbands, and hair bowsAnd so much more! Whether you're a brand new owner of a Cricut and not sure where to start or a seasoned pro, this book is the ultimate one-stop shop for information and ideas for creating stunning projects.

New in Paperback. Paper Flowers is an inspirational book showing you how to create realistic, everlasting paper flowers and foliage for use in stunning bouquets, buttonholes and table displays. The clear step-by-step photographs and instructions in this book will guide you in making delicate paper flowers for focal pieces, accents, or for height and texture. In addition, there's a range of beautiful vines and foliage. The flowers include both dramatic and romantic blooms, such as rose, peony, anemone, cosmos, dahlia, tulip, ranunculus and sweet pea. As well as comprehensive chapters on tools, materials and techniques, including paper manipulation and colouring, there is a fascinating section on the fine art principles of flower arranging. This includes colour scheme considerations, scale, positive/negative space, and how to create movement, texture, depth, shape, form and line. Finally, there are instructions on making a range of exquisite flower arrangements and bouquets, plus guidance on the aftercare and handling of the finished pieces. Paper Flowers is the new Paperback edition of Paper Flower Art (Hardback) 9781784945442.

Marbling will show you how to create and transfer colourful patterns onto things you own while inspiring you to live a more colourful life. Throughout this book, Zeena Shah will help you to find your own eye for colour through marbling. Colour is intrinsically linked to our mood, and this book will explore how this can be translated into your craft. All you need is some inks and paper to start. Discover how accessible marbling can be as you learn to upcycle objects you already own and give them a new lease of life by playing with colour. Including a collection of 20 projects from dyeing postcards and envelopes to scrunchies, picture frames and a patchwork cushion, as well as a section on seasonal projects including baubles and Easter eggs - this book covers everything you need to know to marble. Learn how to find your colour confidence and uncover your love of marbling with this modern guide for craft lovers everywhere.

Paper quilling, a classic papercraft art that creates designs using paper strips in clever, inventive ways, gets an Asian flavor in Paper Quilling Chinese Style. Sure to delight the myriad and diverse group of crafters who have fallen in love with quilling, this lovely book uses traditional Chinese arts to create an array of paper quilling projects with a distinctly Chinese design. A flexible and limitless art form, paper quilling allows so much individual expression that it has attracted fans around the world. By showcasing the bold and inventive use of color, composition and traditional symbols, this book is sure to bring a new level of depth and beauty to your work. With simple tools and materials easily found at most craft stores, you will be able to explore the boundaries of Western handicraft and traditional Chinese culture and your own creativity!

Creative Paper Quilling contains 28 brand new and exciting quilled designs. Join Ann Martin and other accomplished quilling artists as they share expert technique information, helpful tips and eye- catching designs that are sure to appeal to crafters of all skill levels. Enjoy creating greeting cards for a variety of occasions, charming ornaments for your favorite holidays, stylish jewelry pieces to enhance your , eye-catching wall art and home accents. The Quilling Basics chapter equips readers with sufficient knowledge of supplies and tools to get them started. The Shape Gallery includes images of the quilled shapes used in the books and provides instructions and step-by-step details needed to create each shape.