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Destroy the Horcruxes by wrecking this activity book! You'll take down Lord Voldemort, one page at a time. Inspired by the films of Harry Potter. If you've ever wanted to destroy a Horcrux and defeat Voldemort and his followers like Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Harry Potter or Neville Longbottom, this book is for you! Destroy the Horcrux on each of the pages in the activity book by dripping orange juice on it, ripping it to shreds or colouring all over it. Your goal is to wreck these pages by any means possible, just like in the Harry Potter films. This book also includes fun facts about the Dark objects seen in the films of Harry Potter, such as the Hand of Glory, the cursed necklace and a whole lot more. a no-holds-barred way of interacting with the Wizarding World sure to appeal to fans of Wreck This Journal a great way to practise stress management! This is the perfect activity book for any Harry Potter fan.
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...
This origami kit combines the relaxation of an adult colouring book and the art of origami in one! Everything is provided--patterned origami paper, colored pens and detailed step-by-step instructions. Engaging projects in this origami kit include: Hand-colored Picture Frame for a loved one Colourful Masu Box to hold a treasured memento or gift Traditional Japanese Crane from paper patterns that you hand-coloured yourself The act of colouring takes on a whole new meaning when your finished origami artwork can be folded up and displayed. The art of folding colored paper is an ancient one--used by the Japanese for many centuries for relaxation and meditation. Hand-coloring and folding origami paper requires concentration and yields spectacular results--as a three-dimensional form takes shape before your very eyes, as if by magic! You will be proud to display these beautiful models, and they make fantastic gifts and conversation pieces for your friends.
The renowned and influential book artist Hedi Kyle shows you step-by-step how to create her unique designs, using folding techniques. Projects include flag books, blizzard books, the fishbone fold and nesting boxes. This is a wonderful insight into the work of a truly skilled artist.
Create exquisite, long-lasting quilled paper flowers with this step-by-step detailed guide! With the help of Japanese quilling expert Motoko Maggie Nakatani, you can create breathtaking quilled flowers with just a few inexpensive tools and paper quilling strips. Her simple roll-shape-and-paste method is perfect for beginners--allowing you to quickly create dozens of different flowers. A Beginner's Guide to Quilling Paper Flowers has all the information you need to embark on this fascinating hobby using easy-to-follow, step-by-step photographic instructions. Make 32 different varieties of quilled flowers, including: Roses--with frilly petals and ornate leaves for sweet and romantic gift decorations! Gerbera--with a graduated 3-level "wedding cake" effect that makes it the highlight of any display! Japanese Wisteria--whose contrasting colors and cascading blossoms make a memorable impression! Black-Eyed Susans--with clever arrangement of the petals creating a unique 3D effect! Dogwood Blossoms--whose intricate harp-shaped petals really showcase your skill as a quillist! And dozens of others! This complete how-to guide has templates and detailed step-by-step instructions as well as information on how to use and display your beautiful paper flowers--as gift toppers, framed displays, handmade cards, photo frames and in shadow box displays.
This origami pack contains 500 high-quality origami sheets printed with attractive, vibrant colors. These brilliant colors were chosen to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 different colors unique to this pack, and all of the papers are printed in coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back of the papers. This origami paper pack includes: 500 sheets of high-quality origami paper Over 40 sheets of paper of each color Vibrant and bright colors Double-sided color 6 x 6 inch (15 cm) squares Instructions for 8 easy origami projects
Featuring a 64-page book, plus 250 sheets of origami paper, try these 15 origami models that are inspired by the elegant beauty of flowers and birds. Origami Flowers and Birds explores the best nature has to offer, with a 64-page instruction book that guides you step by step through 15 paper projects, including a crane, owl, robin, rose, tulip and more. To get you started, 250 sheets of traditional origami paper are provided, so you can explore your creativity, right from the get go. All the basic folding techniques are also covered, so you will be able to create hundreds of models.
This paper pack contains 1,000 high-quality, small 4-inch origami sheets printed with traditional kimono patterns. These origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 unique designs printed with coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back. This paper pack is ideal for anyone setting out to fold 1,000 paper cranes, and these small sheets also work well for modular origami models. This origami paper pack includes: 1,000 sheets of high-quality origami paper 12 unique designs 4 x 4 inch (10 cm) squares Instructions for folding and stringing paper cranes Double-sided color (design on one side and coordinating solid color on the reverse) An ancient Japanese legend says that anyone who folds 1,000 paper cranes will be granted a wish, while others claim a strand of them promises happiness and eternal luck. Cranes are a symbol of peace, which was made famous for many through the story of Sadako Sasaki. In books like Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes and The Complete Story of Sadako Sasaki and the Thousand Paper Cranes, young readers learn about her effort to fold 1,000 cranes to aid her recovery from leukemia--brought on by the atomic bombs in Hiroshima when she was just a girl. With this paper pack, folders of all experience levels will be able to create their own strand of 1,000 paper cranes.
Handmade paper has a unique texture and an individual quality that
makes it not only a surface to write or print on, but also an
object of beauty. With a small investment in equipment (or the
supplies to make it from scratch), a small harvest of backyard
weeds or garden plants, and the guidance of papermaking expert
Helen Hiebert, anyone can make exquisite papers right in the home
kitchen.
This pack contains 500 high-quality origami sheets printed with colourful Rainbow Patterns. These illustrations were chosen to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 patterns unique to this pack, and all of the papers are printed with coordinating colours on the reverse side to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami projects that show both the front and back of the papers. This origami paper pack includes: 500 sheets of high-quality origami paper; 12 unique designs; Vibrant and bright colours; Double-sided colour; Small 6 x 6 inch squares; Instructions for 8 easy origami projects.
This pack contains 200 extra large (8.25 inch) origami sheets printed with indigo shibori designs. Shibori is a hand-dyeing technique from Japan that typically involves folding, twisting or bunching cloth to create a unique pattern--sort of like an ancient form of tie-dye. These colorful origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 unique designs, and all of the papers are printed with coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back. This origami paper pack includes: 200 sheets of high-quality origami paper 12 unique designs Vibrant and bright colors Double-sided color 8.25 x 8.25 inch (21 cm) squares Step-by-step instructions for 6 easy-to-fold origami projects Larger origami sheets, like these, produce museum-sized models and are recommended for more experienced folders.
Explore the national parks in this relaxing coloring book for nature lovers Featuring 34 of the most popular and scenic parks and recreation sites across the country including the Everglades, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Zion, the Badlands and more, Coloring the National Parks provides hours of coloring fun and relaxation for creatives who love the outdoors. Add your creative touch to nature scenes as diverse as the parks themselves, from mountains to caves to glaciers, Saguaros, redwoods, elk, bears, and many more.
This pack contains 500 high-quality origami sheets printed with bright colors of the rainbow. These beautiful origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 different solid colors, and all of the papers are printed with coordinating colors on the reverse. This provides aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back of the sheets. This origami paper pack includes: 500 sheets of high-quality origami paper 12 unique colors Over 40 sheets of paper for each color Double-sided color 6 x 6 inch (15 cm) squares Instructions for 5 easy origami projects
The origami introduced in this book is based on simple techniques. Some were previously known by origami artists and some were discovered by the author. Curved-Folding Origami Design shows a way to explore new area of origami composed of curved folds. Each technique is introduced in a step-by-step fashion, followed by some beautiful artwork examples. A commentary explaining the theory behind the technique is placed at the end of each chapter. Features Explains the techniques for designing curved-folding origami in seven chapters Contains many illustrations and photos (over 140 figures), with simple instructions Contains photos of 24 beautiful origami artworks, as well as their crease patterns Some basic theories behind the techniques are introduced
Amaze your friends and family with these easy-to-fold paper sculptures! This beginner-friendly kit contains everything you need to learn the art of Japanese paper folding! It teaches you how to create 30 of the most popular origami models (including ones with "interactive" moving parts!)--from animals, puppets, boxes and boats to the classic crane. The 30 elegant and easy-to-fold origami models in this kit include: Cute animals like the Folksy Fox and Lounging Frog--that your family will love! Action figures like the Dragon Puppet and Coyote Storyteller--paper puppets that "talk"! Paper airplanes like the High-tail-it Plane--give them a toss and watch them soar! Origami boxes such as the Bird Basket and Handy Candy Box--perfect for storing small trinkets and for presenting small gifts! And many more! The kit includes 78 sheets of beautiful origami paper in two sizes (6" and 4") plus a 64-page full-color book with easy-to-follow instructions to guide you through the projects.
This comprehensive guide to pop-up design and paper mechanics is a delightful introduction to the intriguing aspects of a fascinating craft. This new and accessible approach to pop-up theory and practice distills the numerous mechanisms into a logical set of 18 underlying shapes and explains the techniques for building thse shapes. . The author demonstrates how sophisticated pop-up designs are constructed and shows how to form a three-dimensional reference book. . Invaluable for both professional and amateur designers. . Appeals to craft-hobby enthusiasts who make their own greeting cards, but is also a useful aid to teachers of art, design and technology, designers, illustrators and sculptors. AUTHOR: Duncan Birmingham has taught paper mechanics at various universities and colleges in Bristol for 20 years. He is the author of several books on the subject. Duncan lives in Stroud, UK. SELLING POINTS: . A great resource for professional and amateur designers . Clear step-by-step photos and diagrams guide you through the construction process . Create impressive, complex pop-up paper sculptures with minimal techniques and tools
Paper artist and teacher Helen Hiebert compiles a one-of-kind collection of 40 unique projects, each using just one sheet of paper. Combining decorative paper techniques like marbling, stamping, and stenciling with dimensional techniques like origami, cutting, folding, quilling, stretching, weaving, and pop-ups, The Art of Papercraft offers a rich variety of projects that will delight crafters, artists, and designers alike, including paper votive lights, pop-up cards, folded paper gift boxes and envelopes, woven paper wall hangings, miniature one-sheet books, and much more. Every project is beautifully photographed and accompanied by step-by-step visual instructions. Guidance on selecting tools, materials, and paper selection; in-depth technique instructions; and profiles of contributing paper artists make this a rich and practical celebration of papercraft.
Fold and play fun origami games with this easy origami book for children. Origami Games is a unique twist on the traditional origami paper craft book. It contains clear and easy illustrated instructions for creating whimsical origami game pieces. At its heart, it offers suggestions on how to use origami to play both fun, competitive, and cooperative games, building individual skills and teamwork. A perfect origami-for-kids book it also encourages folders to come up with and document their own customized games using a template provided in the back of the book, making it a great way to learn origami. There's even a section for parents and teachers that discusses the educational and developmental benefits of origami, along with suggested classroom activities. Expert paper folder Joel Stern has carefully prepared these playful models and stimulating games to appeal to children's natural desire to build things and play with them. By using models made from regular letter size (8 1/2 x 11-inch) paper, Origami Games gets paper folders started quickly and easily. The large color photos and easy origami instructions make learning the folds a breeze. This origami book contains: 89 page, full-color book 22 original origami games 21 foldable origami game pieces Clear, step-by-step instruction Tips and guide to using origami in the classroom You'll soon find that making the origami components of the games is just as fun as playing the games themselves! Origami games include: Balancing Act Basket Bombs Flying Saucer Froggie Olympics Relay Rings Slay The Dragon Bowl 'Em Over And many more...
Read 100 books, record your thoughts, and get creative with YouTube's Hannah Azerang (a.k.a A Clockwork Reader)! At last, a journal for avid readers looking to channel their love of reading books into something creative and unique. Even better, Hannah Azerang, the face of the successful YouTube channel A Clockwork Reader, and one of the online bookish community's biggest personalities, has curated this journal just for you! Join Hannah and track your reading of up to 100 books as she guides you along with questions about your reading, offers up some of her favorite books for you to enjoy, and even fills in some of the pages herself. Look further and you'll see she's even taken her pens and pencils and filled these pages with some of her favorite doodles and designs! Read and record your thoughts on 100 books with questions from Hannah such as how the book made you feel and where you were when you read it. Get creative and design your own section for each book with anything from your own drawings and writings to stickers, inserts, and whatever else you have around. Figure out what to read next with Hannah's specific challenge prompts like "read a book by your favorite author" and "read the next book in a series you haven't finished." Enjoy Hannah's favorite book quotes as you chart your way through the pages. Document lists of your favorite books, books you anticipate, and books you've been meaning to read but haven't gotten to yet.
Introducing techniques for making pop-ups from one sheet of card, the third title in this series on paper engineering takes folding techniques into the third dimension. Each chapter introduces a new technical idea and shows how that technique can be adapted in many different ways, or combined with techniques from earlier chapters. These 3-D techniques can be incorporated into any design where typography and/or illustration are used, including mail-shots, personal publicity, invitations, business cards and greetings cards. With their emphasis on surface design over complex cutting, the pop-ups have an instant appeal for designers. Following the elegant, easy-to-follow style of Paul Jackson's other titles for Laurence King, Cut and Fold Techniques for Pop-Up Designs is an essential resource for marketing professionals and design students.
This exciting book shows you how to fold realistic models of your favorite pets, zoo animals and other wildlife! Master origami designer Muneji Fuchimoto's clear instructions show you how to fold 30 amazing animal and insect models, including the following: Five different popular dog breeds--complete with stylish foldable outfits A cute little paper cat Less conventional pet models, including a miniature pig, mouse and turtle Safari wildlife, including an elephant with tusks, a lion with a mane and a chimpanzee with a contrasting posterior A brown bear with a freshly-caught salmon in its mouth--folded from a single sheet of paper! And so much more! These models are intermediate-level origami projects, and require some prior folding knowledge for the best experience.
This book features 25 original handmade projects shown step by step. You can create useful and decorative objects from cardboard, such as a satchel, card table, basket or lampbase. It includes a comprehensive guide to cardboard and the basic materials, equipment and techniques you will need. It features an inspiring gallery of examples by contemporary craft artists. With pictures by the highly regarded craft, cooking and lifestyle photographer, Peter Williams. Few people, when they see cardboard in use as everyday packing, realize how versatile and exciting a craft material it can be. This book celebrates the full creative potential of this unusual medium with the help of some of the foremost contemporary craftspeople. The book contains a guide to basic materials, equipment and techniques, followed by 25 practical projects that are both useful and attractive. From a stately card table to a decorative pelmet, a delightful doll's house to a striking chandelier, every project is simple to make, with step-by-step instructions throughout.Whether you choose to make something functional, such as a clock or a table lamp, or something purely ornamental, such as shelf-edging or Christmas tree decorations, the book is full of inspirational ideas.
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.
Folding origami stars is the latest paper craft craze! These value packs offer high-quality colored folding strips. Each 3/8 x 9 3/8 inch strip is print with a vibrant color and bound into a pad for easy access and smart display. Simply tear off the strips and fold them up to complete any number of dazzling projects! With folded Origami Stars you can make: Jewelry such as earrings, bracelets or necklaces Beautiful packing material in a gift box, ornament glasses or jar String stars into garland, mobile or enchanting paper star curtain Write a secret wish on each strip, fold and collect to fill a 'jar of wishes' Charming cupcake toppers Add a cute little face to make it a kawaii star to spread the happiness and joy Your creativity will know no bounds with these fantastic paper strips--makes a perfect gift for friends and family or even yourself! |
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