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Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > Paper crafts > General
Create your own cookbook! Keep all your favorite family recipes in
one handy place with our blank cookbook organizer. Organized into 6
chapters from breakfasts to desserts...there are even 3 blank
chapters to name your own, plus dozens of tips.
These fine-quality tear-out sheets feature 12 prints inspired by
the centuries-old art of Japanese shibori--a process of hand-dyeing
fabric. These papers are suitable for craft projects as well as for
gift wrapping. The variety of designs means they are useful for any
occasion--whether a holiday, birthday, anniversary or "just
because." An introduction details the history and meaning behind
the designs, giving you a better idea of their origin. Some
wrapping ideas are also provided for inspiration to maximize your
creativity. This paperback book includes: 12 sheets of 18" x 24"
(45 x 61cm) paper 12 unique patterns Perforations so the papers are
easy to tear out A 3-page introduction with wrapping tips &
tricks Pair with the matching Tuttle note cards--Japanese Shibori,
16 Note Cards--for a colorful and cohesive gift! The tradition of
gift wrapping originated in Asia, with the first documented use in
China in the 2nd century BC. Japanese furoshiki, reusable wrapping
cloth, is still in use four centuries after it was first created.
Gift wrapping is one custom that has prevailed through the ages and
across the world--it should be special for both the gift giver and
recipient.
Harry Potter: Paper Crafts is a unique collection of more than 20
magical paper crafts inspired by the Harry Potter films. From DIY
pop-up creations to paper-cut decorations, each craft includes
clear instructions, a skill-level rating for makers of all ages,
and tons of behind-the-scenes secrets from the films, from concept
art to fun facts. Harry Potter: Paper Crafts features a wide range
of paper-based projects that can be made from everyday materials in
your home. Projects include: Howler replica, a paper wand that
casts a Patronus, 3D Knight Bus that actually moves, a fluffy
marionette-style puppet and the Marauder's Map.
A fantastic selection of cross stitch patterns for quick Christmas
cards, from leading cross stitch designers. Featuring strong
designs across a range of styles, with clear, full-colour cross
stitch charts and easy-to-follow instructions. This booklet
contains 39 festive designs, meaning you are sure to find a card to
suit every one of your special recipients and have fun stitching
all year round making handmade cross stitch Christmas cards that
will be treasured forever.
Start a revolution of happiness! Color your way into happiness and
ease with over 50 feel-good illustrations you can use to spread
uplifting and encouraging messages to everyone in your life.
Perforated pages are easy to tear out, color and share as tags,
cards and full-page art. Unleash your coloring superpowers by
sharing your colored works with others. Discover fun ways to use
illustrations "off the page" such as with embroidery, as T-shirt
transfers or on canvas. Learn multiple ways of adding color to the
illustrations beyond markers, including watercolor, colored pencil
and gel pens. Color your way to joy as you greet each day with
Hello Happiness, bringing smiles to your heart and simple
kindnesses to others.
Welcome to the world of flying animals! It's entertainment on the
fly for the office, backyard, classroom (don't get caught!), or
anywhere there might be a party, featuring 12 Lilliputian-size
models that create 69 planes altogether. From the Dragon to the
Stingray, Beetlebot to the Beach Bomber, these flying creatures are
vibrantly colored and gorgeously designed to resemble animals that
fly, both real and imaginary. Fold up an antennaed Scarab and the
sharklike Predator. Includes step-by-step folding instructions and
tips on how to send each plane soaring at its full aerodynamic
potential.
A 2018 Best Book of the Year-The Guardian The Toronto Ink Company
was founded in 2014 by designer and artist Jason Logan as a citizen
science experiment to make eco-friendly, urban ink from
street-harvested pigments. In Make Ink, Logan delves into the
history of inkmaking and the science of distilling pigment from the
natural world. Readers will learn how to forage for materials such
as soot, rust, cigarette butts, peach pits, and black walnut, then
how to mix, test, and transform these ingredients into rich,
vibrant inks that are sensitive to both place and environment.
Organized by color, and featuring lovely minimalist photography
throughout, Make Ink combines science, art, and craft to instill
the basics of ink making and demonstrate the beauty and necessity
of engaging with one of mankind's oldest tools of communication.
The All-Round Activity Book is a unique book all about dots: Part
puzzle book with colouring elements, part creativity book with
optical illusions, the one uniting factor is the simple dot, be it
in the form of dot-colouring, joining the dots, circular puzzles or
dot-based illusions.
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
Spread the sticker love! Life is just better with stickers, and
this little book of BIG vinyl stickers proves just that! Decorate
your laptop, bike, water bottle, phone, or dresser (the
possibilities are endless!) with these super-sized designs, and
brighten every day with a little sticker magic. A Little Book of
Big Word Stickers includes: 20 BIG vinyl stickers 150+ mini
stickers
Following up on the successful Everything Is Wild and Free puzzle
and stationery set comes a new group of paper products from Flow
and the artist Valesca van Waveren. Taking as its inspiration a
quote from Francis Hodgson Burnett, and translating it into
stunning images that capture the magic we find in nature,
particularly on a starlit night, Everything Is Made Out of Magic is
a suite of pure delight. Lost in the digital rush is the
old-fashioned, truly mindful pleasure of writing a real letter--on
real stationery. The Everything Is Made Out of Magic Stationery Set
features a pad of 48 lined sheets, 32 cut-and-fold envelopes, and
53 adhesive seals and labels. Just add a fountain pen.
These fine-quality tear-out wrapping sheets feature six whimsical
watercolor patterns, suitable for craft projects as well as for
gift wrapping. An introduction details the history and meaning
behind the 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 six sheets with six different patterns in each book
The author unpicks the threads that link female textile artists and
the arts they produce, revealing a global and historic patchwork of
assorted roles, identities and representations. Entertaining as
well as informative, this book offers a unique overview of
female-centric textile art production including embroidery,
weaving, soft sculpture and more. Includes over 20 interviews with
contemporary textile artists, providing fascinating insights into
their practices, themes and personal motivation. Tells us: How
knitting became a spying device in wartime Why dress design was so
important for the Suffragettes Why spiders were emblems in ancient
times and now How women's arts and crafts moved from the backroom
to the gallery showroom
Turn your nest into a happier home with instant framable wall art!
Add beautiful style and happy energy to your home with this
collection of ready-to-frame inspiring quote artwork-created by
bestselling happiness author Karen Salmansohn-who's virtual quote
posters regularly go viral on social media. Each of these beautiful
illustrations and designs has been created in a range of colors and
styles (by a group of talented artists hand selected by Karen)-so
you're sure to find something you love for every room. Plus Karen
specifically wrote some of these inspiring quotes to cleverly
complement key areas of your home (kitchen, bathroom, bedroom,
office, living room, etc). Each uplifting design is printed on
sturdy art board and set up for easy removal from the book for
quick framing. This stylish artwork is an affordable fun way to
boost both your decor and your mood! 18 framable pieces and 2
stencils = 20 pieces of 7 x 9 art with clever, uplifting sayings,
such as: Complain less. Giggle more. Don't shrink your dreams.
Supersize your courage and abilities. Kind people are my kind of
people. We are all different, and that's beautiful.
Paul Cezanne was a French Post-Impressionist painter whose works
inspire us all with his beautiful use of colour and light. Our
boxed note card set comes in a FlipTop box with magenetic closure
and features 20 note cards - 4 each of 5 images - featuring his
famous landscapes. This collection of cards contains a variety of
green landscapes, reminding us of travel on perfect summer days. 20
notecards and envelopes 4 each of 5 images Each card: 177 x 120mm.
Flip top box with magnetic closure Box measures 139 x 196 x 38mm.
This work is filled with detailed photographic instructions on how
to create some truly amazing items from cardboard.
This book features 25 creative projects that are shown step by
step. In this book, the versatile art of papier-mache is brought to
life in 25 innovative, yet achievable projects for the home. There
are elegant ideas for pots, vases and bowls, plus a rococo screen,
an embellished chair and a charming Mexican doll. It features over
250 photographs that show exactly how to achieve every project,
with a beautiful shot of each finished piece. It explains all the
techniques, equipment and know-how to produce professional-looking
finishes, plus inspiring examples from historical and contemporary
designers. It comes with photography by Peter Williams, the highly
regarded craft, cooking and lifestyle photographer. If the idea of
creating something special from next to nothing appeals to you,
then papier-mache is the ideal craft. A pile of old newspapers,
some glue and a couple of pots of paint are, surprisingly, almost
all you need to create the 25 inspired ideas presented in this
book. Objects both large and small range from traditional vases,
bowls and frames to more unusual items such as a kaleidoscopic room
divider, exotic blind pulls and a Cinderella chair.A techniques
section introduces the beginner to making paper pulp, building
armatures, layering, cutting and drying. For today's designers
conscious of recycling, papier-mache is the perfect medium to
express creativity without the worry of waste and expense, and the
subtle, sophisticated finishes shown in this book are perfect for
the modern home.
Featuring elegant designs and high-quality paper, Floating Worlds
Japanese Prints Coloring Book is the perfect stress-reliever for
fans of classical Japanese woodblock prints. The floating world of
Geisha, Kabuki actors, cherry blossoms and the majestic Mt.
Fuji--with this coloring book for adults you are there, recreating
woodblock prints of people, landscapes, flora and fauna. This fine
art, adult coloring book includes 22 woodblock prints from the
Ukiyo-e genre, all ready for the touch of your colored pencils or
fine markers. A copy of the richly-colored original print sits
opposite your coloring "canvas" to use as a reference, or not.
Before beginning, enjoy a little of the story behind the image, as
each print comes with a brief yet fascinating introduction to the
original work. Altogether, it's the perfect way to relax and have
fun with art. When your masterpiece is complete, tear it out at the
perforation to frame and display.
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