Beloved artist Jim Shore presents to you an inspirational collection of folk art style angels. Pairing beautiful, celestial beings with traditional and unexpected details to capture inspirational and seasonal themes, Jim's coloring pages are a joy to color. Each of the more than 50 illustrations in this glorious coloring book is a work-of-art even before the coloring process begins, whether you choose to bring them to life with crayons, colored pencils, pastels, or markers. Plus, take your coloring to new levels with three pages of 3D bonus elements! Color, cut and layer a selection of unique details to create stunning dimensional effects. Perforated pages make it easy to display the finished angel art in all its splendor.

This book is an essential guide for anyone interested in the popular craft of needle-felting. Whether you are completely new to needle-felting or an experienced felter, this book has something to offer, from precise instructions to creative inspiration. Written by two authors, experienced in making and teaching crafts to students of all ages and abilities, instructions are easy to follow and include practical yet creative ideas to fix common mistakes. Projects arise from a genuine love of the natural world and animals, whether they be family pets ('Our Friend Dexter') or wild animals whose widespread ill-treatment has brought them into the limelight. Requiring no experience other than an interest in working and playing with wool, projects progressively build on skills throughout, and will transform you into an avid needle-felter in no time at all.

The Medieval Tailor's Assistant is the standard work for both amateurs and professionals wishing to re-create the clothing of Medieval England for historical interpretation or drama. This new edition extends its range with details of fitting different figures and many more patterns for main garments and accessories from 1100 to 1480. It includes simple instructions for plain garments, as well as more complex patterns and adaptations for experienced sewers. Advice on planning outfits and materials to use is given along with a range of projects and alternative designs, from undergarments to outer wear. Early and later tailoring methods are also covered within the period. There are clear line drawings, pattern diagrams and layouts and over eighty full-colour photographs that show the garments as working outfits.

This collection of beautifully crafted decorative and functional items, from candleholders and wall clocks to fruit bowls and lampshades, finished with style and panache takes you where other mosaics books simply never arrived. With six previous best-selling craft books still in print, Deborah Morbin and Tracy Boomer have turned their undeniable talents toward the resurgence of the ancient craft of mosaics, bringing fresh, creative ideas that will appeal to all hobbyists. They know what works, they know what doesn't and they share this research and knowledge with you. Using their trademark humour and less-is-more approach, they take you through a range of projects that will instantly appeal. Their detailed instructions and helpful hints virtually guarantee success in either reproducing the projects in this book or using them as a basis for your own ideas, irrespective of your level of expertise.

Readers will get 9 crochet patterns for scarves, cowls and shawls from up-and-coming independent pattern designers. These designers are re-making the projects using yarn that is carried by JoAnn's. *9 projects at a reasonable price *Independent pattern designers share their patterns with the JoAnn's audience for the first time *Variety of designers = variety of patterns *Uses yarns available at Joann's

Enter an endearing world of garden gnomes as you color them to life! This new coloring book for adults by award-winning artist Jim Shore is filled with more than 30 stunning designs of the most beloved character in folklore: gnomes. From Christmas gnomes to gnomes from around the world or with special interests, hobbies, and animal friends, you'll find page after page of charming caricatures, all illustrated in Jim's signature folk-art-inspired style. Attractive gatefold covers feature a stunning gallery of Jim Shore's original artwork, and each line art design is printed on a single side of high-quality paper with perforated edges for easy removal and display.

This is a delightful collection of 12 super-simple quilts from Me & My Sister Designs. Known for their exciting use of colour in quick and easy quilts, sisters Barbara Groves and Mary Jacobson present a wonderful collection of popular projects. You can select from 12 strikingly simple quilts that will help recharge your creative batteries. You can discover skill-building projects that move from squares and strips to designs featuring stitch-and-flip corners, half-square triangles, pinwheels, a Rail Fence layout, and more. You can enjoy patterns that are just right for quilt retreats and make-in-a weekend gifts.

Create metal earrings, bracelets, pendants, and necklaces without the use of torches or flames! Exploring Metal Jewelry is your introduction to wire wrapping, rivets, and metal forming-all you need to create jewelry piece you'll love. Jewelry instructor, author, and self-described "low-tech" metalworker Tracy Stanley will guide you through the techniques and tools you need to confidently create your own custom pieces. Then, you'll put your new skills to work with 18 pieces sure to take your jewelry collection to the next level. From the To the Moon and Back Bracelet to Falling Leaf Earrings to the Woven in Time Bangle and the Blossoming Bell Pendant, Stanley will encourage you to explore your inner low-tech artist, finding your own look in each piece you create. The fun of these projects is the journey-you don't have to know exactly how your piece will look at the end. It's all about Exploring Metal Jewelry!

Relax your spirit and reconnect to your authentic voice. Discover the simple magic and mystery that awaits you when you express yourself within the safe space of a circle. In Creating Personal Mandalas, you'll see how this most basic of shapes can open your heart and always leads you back to your center. In each of the 10 chapters, you'll explore two soul-expressing mandala exercises, facts and history on featured symbols, insights for using the confines of the circle for personal and visual storytelling, as well as inspiring art and reflections from contributing guest artists. * 20 exploratory step-by-step mandala exercises--each an opportunity for new self-exploration, beginning with tips on establishing the right mindset * Interesting facts about symbols and sacred geometry, including suggestions for using them in your mandala projects * Practical art-making direction on the elements of design, watercolor tips, composition prompts, seeing color as a storytelling element and more Use Creating Personal Mandalas to start expressing your life stories with the infinite possibilities of the circle.

Margaret Bloom's book introduces us to over 60 peg doll characters to keep hands busy. This series of delightful craft projects will inspire all the family to make and play creatively.

The latest installment in The Manga Artist's Coloring Book series gives manga and coloring enthusiasts dozens of fabulous fashions to color. Christopher Hart continues the best-selling Manga Artist's Coloring Book series with this collection that is bursting with eye-catching characters and clothes to color. The most fashionable girls and boys from the world of Japanese comics show off their sense of style in more than 40 full-page images printed on high-quality paper. Each image includes an intricate patterned background for maximum coloring fun. The Manga Artist's Coloring Book: Fashion! is a fun and challenging experience for anyone who loves to color.

A complete guide to the stitches, techniques and finishing touches that every crocheter needs to know. Whether you are just learning to crochet, or you are seldom separated from your hook and yarn, there will always be times when you need instruction - or just a reminder - on a particular technique or stitch, and even the most experienced crocheter may not know all the tips and wrinkles included here. Crochet Know-How has step-by-step instructions accompanied by clear colour artworks, showing you how to do everything from basic double and treble crochet, to increasing and decreasing, working in the round and in spirals, and changing colour. If you want to know how to get started, everything from making a slip stitch and working out your tension to blocking your finished make is covered. For more experienced makers, useful tips on making raised stitches, creating bobbles and clusters, and creating ribbing in crochet will all help you achieve a perfect finish to your makes.

Take this perfectly portable little adult colouring book along wherever you go, and you'll always be ready to colour whenever inspiration strikes! Inside you'll find dozens of cute woodland and underwater critters including owls, birds, butterflies, hedgehogs, foxes, turtles, seahorses and more.Each adorable animal is just waiting to be filled with your favorite watercolours, coloured pencils, felt tip pens, crayons, gel pens or crayons. Color Animals Coloring Book includes helpful advice on choosing colours, with suggested colour palettes and fully coloured examples to inspire your imagination.With a lay-flat, top-edge binding, this book is small enough to colour anywhere, but big enough for creative fun. Printed on one side only of archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year paper, each perforated page detaches easily for gifting or display.

Making Sparkle Jewelry shows readers how to create colorful, sparkling pieces that lend a magical finishing touch to a prom dress, bridesmaid, Greek formal, debutant or little princess ensemble. Crystal components, mother of pearl elements and resin flowers, combine for 25 finished jewelry projects, including earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. Clear illustrations and step-by-step photo instructions introduce even first-time jewelry makers to the creative world of jewelry making.

A charming collection of crocheted designs for the home, featuring flowers, plants and leaves.

Kate Eastwood is known and loved for her wreaths and garlands covered in crocheted decorations, and her exquisite attention to detail in everything she makes. Crochet with Flowers and Plants brings together her love of nature and the seasons with her eye for colour and style. These 35 different patterns for blankets and cushions, home décor, table decorations and wreaths and garlands all feature flower, leaf or plant motifs, and in a few cases they actually recreate the whole plant! If you follow Kate on Instagram (@justpootling) or if you have seen her work in Simply Crochet magazine or on lovecrafts.com, you'll know how much her garden and the countryside around her home are an inspiration to her. Now you too can share her appreciation of nature with these beautiful designs.

Britain has more native breeds of sheep than anywhere else in the world, providing a valuable source of wool for feltmakers. The characteristics of these breeds vary widely, making some more suitable for felting than others. Aimed at all levels of feltmakers, this helpful guide explores a selection of native breeds, and explains how their wool can be used successfully to create a variety of types and weights of felt. The book gives detailed information on each breed of sheep and then advises on their suitability for individual projects. It covers combining different wools, and blending colours to create colour and texture and includes how to work with raw fleece, and how to dye wool and felt. There are over 250 photos which illustrate a wide variety of felted projects.

"Elevating crocheted granny squares to couture (and captivating her TikTok followers in the process) is something of a natural instinct for Liv Huffman." - Los Angeles Times "Crocheting and knitting are so hot right now. [Liv Huffman] is our crochet BFF!" - Drew Barrymore Crochet your own stylish clothes and accessories with these 35 statement designs from TikTok sensation Liv Huffman @lilbittylivie. Liv Huffman is the creator of the hugely popular Harry Styles cardigan tutorial on YouTube and TikTok. Here, she shows you how to add handmade flair to your wardrobe, with 35 unique designs for crocheted clothes and accessories. The patterns include a striped beanie hat, a hooded sweater and a scallop-edged corset top, as well as the famous crocheted 'Harry' cardigan based on JW Anderson's knitted design. Deceptively simple to make, many of the projects are made up of basic granny squares. There is also a step-by-step techniques section which explains all the stitches you will need in a clear, approachable way. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced crocheter, you'll find plenty of inspiration to create your own wearable, beautiful pieces, and expand your skills as you learn how to adapt and personalise the designs.

A new colouring book from New York Times bestselling illustrator, Kerby Rosanes, whose detailed illustrations are loved by adults and children alike. Mythic World features over 55 mythical creatures and legends to colour. Showcasing some of the best-known creatures alongside some you might not have discovered before, each scene shows them interacting with and morphing out of some of the most distinctive landscapes in our world today. Warring giants morph out of The Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland, petrified trolls come back to life in Icelandic rock formations, the Bhutanese Druk emerges from Mount Everest's cloudy summit and much more. Colour and discover the classical myths of Ancient Greece and Rome; celtic folklore from Ireland and Scotland; oriental tales from Japan and China; and norse sagas from across Scandinavia. Pages at the back of the book provide a brief introduction to each mythical creature and explain the inspiration and rationale behind each illustration.