It's a wonder-filled world! Step into a celebration of natures smallest treasures. Equal parts botanical illustration and organic whimsy, this joyful collection features lovingly rendered drawings of wildflowers, plants, pods, insects, snails, and other organic subjects that you can bring to life using colored pencils, markers, pens, and much, much more. * 53 lush, black-and-white illustrations filled with pretty patterns and fun * 7 step-by-step demonstrations illustrate simple mixed-media techniques for enhancing your coloring pages with gorgeous effects * Techniques incorporate a variety of materials, from coffee-stained backgrounds and sprayed ink to stamping, stenciling an stick-on embellishments Like a walk in the woods, Lush Life Creative Coloring invites you to tune out the daily din and escape to the tiny and awesome universe at your feet.

For centuries logic puzzles have entertained, inspired an educated kids of all ages Studies have shown that these engaging 'brain teasers' provide unsurpassed benefits to the body and mind, increasing manual dexterity, mathematical abilities and overall intellectual agility. "Crafting Wood Logic Puzzles" provides plans and instructions for crafting 18 of the most popular manual puzzles. Projects range from traditional 'out together / take apart' games like pentominoes and soma cubes to more sophisticated 'unlocking' head-scratchers, such as the Burr and Heart Box puzzles. Readers will also learn specialised cutting, drilling, sanding, gluing and finishing techniques that make crafting wooden puzzles possible.

An inspired collection of 20+ original garment and accessory designs: sweaters, vests, tanks, pullovers, shawls, and socks. All the projects are versatile and are designed for warm climates but that can be worn in any climate. The projects have a variety of stitches: textured, cabled, lace so there's something for everyone. Suitable for Intermediate to advanced knitters, young knitters will also benefit from the fresh designs that are fashionable and work up easily.

Colour mixing is a key skill for the botanical artist. In this practical guide, Jackie Isard explains how to observe and use colour accurately. She shows artists how to make informed choices when selecting pigments, as well as how to learn about colour mixing and its application. Detailed instruction and advice are given on understanding colour and pigments. The author explains how to 'see' colour and tricky mixes, from greens and reds to the difficult botanical greys. Includes advanced colour application techniques - colour enhancement, shadow colours and colour temperature transition. Finally, step-by-step guides illustrate how to paint with layers, how to use underlaying colours to enhance, and colour and fine detailing.

A unique Scottish colouring book suitable for adults as well as children featuring 20 of the country's most iconic places, including: Edinburgh Castle * Forth Rail Bridge * St Andrews * HMS Discovery, Dundee * Balmoral castle * Loch Ness/Urquart Castle * Dunrobin * Castle, Stromness, Orkney * Skara Brae * Callanish standing stones * Lews Castle, Lewis * Highland Games * Eilean Donan * Duart Castle, Mull * Tobermory, Skye * Kelvingrove Museum, Glasgow * Caerlaverlock Castle * Abbotsford House * Melrose Abbey * Rosslyn Chapel * Falkirk Wheel * Stirling Castle * Edinburgh Christmas Market Eilidh Muldoon's are ideal for all levels of colouring - plenty of intricate detail for those who like a colouring challenge, yet simple enough for those with less patience to create beautiful colour artwork in a short time.

Die skrywers deel hier met jou hulle hope ervaring met deeglik getoetste tegnieke en wys jou hoe om jou huis met oorspronklike en stylvolle bykomstighede mooi te maak. Die idees wat hulle bespreek dek verskeie ontwerpstyle sodat dit by jou bestaande dekor sal pas, van rustieke blomme tot minimalistiese wit, of ryk barok-kleure en -teksture. Lieflike kleurfoto's van elke voltooide artikel word vergesel van praktiese raad oor die keuse van materiaal en afwerkings, asook wenke om enige slaggate en probleme te vermy, en verdere dekorvoorstelle. Die projekte is treffend, dog maklik om aan te pak en sluit 'n groot verskeidenheid artikels in, van kerse wat binne vyf minute versier kan word tot 'n omgetowerde werkbank vir jou studeerkamer. Tegnieke wat gebruik word wissel van vinnige servet-decoupage tot piouter- en mosaiekwerk, alles kristalhelder verduidelik met voorgestelde alternatiewe. Hierdie titel is propvol idees en inspirasie en sal jou help om styl en karakter tot jou huis toe te voeg sonder dat jy 'n bank hoef te beroof!

Create stunning jewellery and other items from the vast range of beads available, using techniques such as basic ropes, tassels and lariats, brick stitch and peyote in various applications and combinations. All the designs are original, demonstrated with easy to follow instructions and step-by-step photographs and line drawings. Illustrated will specially commissioned colour photographs of all finished projects, this title will give you both the inspiration and the know how to get started with skill and confidence.

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.

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Workbook accompanies the world's most widely used drawing instruction book by Betty Edwards. This workbook reinforces the five basic skills of drawing and includes: - 40 exercises to practice your drawing abilities - A range of subject matters from portrait drawing and still life, to landscapes and imaginative drawing - Advice for a variety of mediums such as pen and ink, charcoal and graphite - A pull-out viewfinder tool The original Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain helps artists to nurture the creative right side of the brain, dramatically improving your ability to draw, whether you are a professional, an artist in training or someone who draws for a hobby. This workbook will help you practise that knowledge with success at every step.

Expressive Sketchbooks shares a host of creative ideas and prompts, tools and techniques, methods for working around obstacles and barriers, and tons of visual inspiration to help you grow in your sketchbooking practice. An expressive sketchbook is a place for you to explore, express, and enjoy your own innate creativity on your own terms. It is a safe playground for the imagination-a place to mess about, play, and experiment-and to gain confidence in your abilities as you develop your skills. Expressive Sketchbooks offers techniques and creative exercises that incorporate mark making, watercolor, mixed media, collage, words and text, and more. It unpacks some of the obstacles and barriers that you may face along the way and offers wisdom and encouragement to help you decide why and how to start your sketchbook and how to develop and expand your artistic practice. This book is packed with ideas and exercises, including: Exploratory drawing exercises How to utilize color in your sketchbook How to create dynamic and varied sketchbook pages How to find inspiration in nature and in your everyday life Ways to mix media and art supplies Ways to kickstart your creativity How to find and develop a process that feels personal to you Through this book, you'll find out what lights you up, what makes you curious and fascinated, and what makes you expansive. Discover how to magnify your creativity and enliven your art skills by using an expressive sketchbook as your daily companion.

Rediscover a more child-like approach to creating with Drawing and Painting Imaginary Animals Through fun and creative exercises, Carla Sonheim teaches you to draw a variety of fun animals and creatures, including:

- Dogs

- Birds

- Elephants

- Fish

- Cats

- Rabbits

- And many others

You'll also find a variety of unique mixed-media techniques to help you bring your creatures to life, resulting in a unique finished art piece. Improve your drawing skills, expand your creativity, and learn new art techniques--and have loads of fun doing it --with Drawing and Painting Imaginary Animals.

Master the craft of glass art in your own home studio

The Glass Artist's Studio Handbook is a robust review of three popular glass art styles--stained glass, fusing, and lampworking--that brings learning new skills and making glass art within everyone's reach. With the right tools, classic techniques, and several "teaching projects," you will soon be making beautiful glass art at home.

Artist Cecilia Cohen walks you through planning your work space, selecting tools and materials, mastering basic glasswork techniques, and applying your new skills to original pieces. In addition, "The Glass Artist's Studio Handbook "encourages good organization, unique and inspired design, and eco-friendly practices, ensuring it will remain an invaluable resource for artists.

The Glass Artist's Studio Handbook

- Invites you into the studios of 18 glass artists from around the world

- Teaches fundamental glass-art techniques--cutting glass, soldering, flameworking, kilnwork, and more--in full-color photographs

- Illustrates the steps for crafting beautiful pieces of glass art, including suncatchers, jewelry, boxes, beads, and a kaleidoscope

Whether you are new to the art and want to set up your first studio and learn the basics, or an experienced artist looking to expand your repertoire and stimulate your creativity with advanced projects, The Glass Artist's Studio Handbook is for you.

Bestselling author Marty Noble allows you to express your creative streak and color Day of the Dead sugar skulls! Sugar skulls, or calaveras, mark the arrival of the Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, in November. To celebrate this traditional Mexican holiday when the living honor their departed loved ones, sugar is molded into skull shapes and decorated with colors, patterns, and designs that delight, charm, and fascinate. Now, decorate your own sugar skulls within the pages of a coloring book. Designed by the bestselling coloring book artist Marty Noble, the book features forty-eight gorgeous and intricate line illustrations of both human and animal skulls. These specially crafted sugar skulls range across different aesthetic influences and complexity levels for both the amateur and advanced colorist. They are adorned with flowers, plants, patterns, wildlife, macabre imagery, and traditional Mexican art motifs that will engage your inner creativity and get your coloring juices flowing. These pages are perforated and printed on one side, allowing colorists to remove and display their finished designs easily. Whether on November 1 and 2, or throughout the year, Marty Noble's Sugar Skulls offers an absorbing and fascinating coloring experience with page after page of unique sugar skull designs!

This is a stunning collection of 11 eye-catching English Paper Pieced projects perfect for quilters of all skill levels. In this follow-up to the best-selling English Paper Piecing, Vicki Bellino presents a collection of enticing new designs for quilters of all ages and skill levels. You can expand your repertoire with a variety of shapes and add English paper piecing to quilts, table runners, and more. You can choose from 11 eye-catching items ranging from a tote and sewing-machine cover to wall and lap quilts. You can create relatively simple projects as well as more challenging designs.

North American animals will come to life with the exciting scrolling patterns found in this book. The book provides 61 precisely drawn patterns for bears, wolves, eagles and more. Also included are helpful instructions on choosing blades and wood, making inside and outside cuts, safety precautions, and tips and techniques for altering projects. Patterns include: Wolf, Eagle, Owl, Moose, Duck, Bear, Cougar, Pheasant, Antelope, Ram, Buffalo and Coyote.

Fill these beautiful psalms and other poetic phrases with your favorite colors. These illustrations will transport you, helping you relax and transcend the stresses of daily life. No matter your faith, you will derive spiritual satisfaction from these divine designs. Drawing quotations directly from the Bible, this coloring book offers important and inspiring messages to live by, including: "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." The book also includes Psalms such as "Take delight in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart" and "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me, your rod and your staff, they comfort me." Surrounding these uplifting biblical psalms are beautiful black-and-white illustrations adorned with florals, animal life, and much more for you to color! Additionally, this book is perfectly sized for on-the-go coloring and includes perforated pages so that colorists can easily remove and display their finished works. So pick up your copy of Psalms to Color: Words That Inspire and relax by coloring these hopeful and soothing images.

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.