The collection includes sewing projects suitable for experienced crafters and newcomers alike. The bags range from bright and cheery beach bags and functional yet styling shoppers to classic evening clutches and stylish wrist bags. Every project is explained using easy-to-follow instructions so that even a notice could create a stunning, bespoke bag in no time at all. Hand-made bags are not only a fabulous way to accessorise and express your own style, they also make personal and unique gifts for friends and loved ones. With such a variety of techniques and styles, there really is something here for everyone.

Beautiful to receive as well as fun to make, here is a sparkling selection of fabulous card-making projects designed for maximum decorative and creative effect. There are cards for holidays and festivals, birthday celebrations, special anniversaries and red letter days, plus cards to express love, friendship, apology, sympathy and much more. There are also inspirational ideas for gift-wraps, pretty origami boxes and handmade envelopes. The introduction outlines materials and equipment you will need and demonstrates over 50 papercraft techniques - from cutting, scoring and stencilling to stamping, bleaching and pin-pricking - to help you achieve your desired design. Bursting with ideas and illustrated with 1100 step- by-step photographs this book is a treasury of inspiration for every creative crafts enthusiast

Discover just how easy it is to make your own gorgeous beaded jewellery with readily available semi-precious beads and stones! Beautiful Beaded Jewelry for Beginners shows you how to create fantastic day and evening pieces—necklaces, chokers, bracelets, cuffs, brooches, earrings and rings—that will brighten up any outfit. Crafting expert Cheryl Owen offers 25 stunning designs that can be created in just a matter of hours, and explains every simple technique you need to get started. Each project is presented in full step-by-step detail, showing you exactly what to do.

Making your own custom accessories is a great way to add colour, texture and comfort to your life-and can be fun too! Sew-It-Yourself Home Accessories offers 21 simple and beautiful projects to create with natural cotton. Using easy-to-learn sewing methods and bright, fresh fabrics, this book shows you how to make a range of useful items, from cushions, aprons and oven mitts to a laptop case, table linen and even a doorstop. Each project can be completed in just one weekend. Clear step-by-step instructions and colour photographs make the process straightforward and simple, even for absolute beginners. A basics section at the front of the book introduces you to all of the tools, materials and techniques you need to know.

"I'll never forget reading the mammogram report while sitting in the waiting room of the surgeon's office. I opened the envelope and read the words: 'Highly suspicious of malignancy'. My hands shook. My world shook." Cheryl Patterson is a Stage 4 cancer survivor. Though she has battled this disease for many years, it has not won In this very personal book Cheryl invites you in for a glimpse of the devastation of the diagnosis, the choices she made, the challenges of living day to day, as well as finding joy in the journey. Cheryl includes practical tips for fellow patients, and offers encouragement to anyone facing such a frightening health crisis. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll learn; and hopefully walk away feeling better prepared to face such a crisis or offer help to a loved one who does. For more information or updates, please visit www.cherylowenspatterson.org Cheryl Owens Patterson is a wife, mother, sister, employee, friend, parishioner and Stage 4 cancer patient. She has told her very personal story at the encouragement of those who love her in the hope that her life and journey will be a source of encouragement for the countless women, families and friends who daily fight this battle. Cheryl resides in New Jersey with her husband and their dog, and has two grown sons.

Stimulate your child 's creative talent and imagination with fun crafts for two to ten-year-olds. This colourful book contains more than 100 fun projects plus numerous variations that will keep little hands busy using a range of materials. There are novel ideas for cards, gifts, decorations and accessories, attractive ways to jazz up a T shirt or create a costume, and delicious recipes for fancy cakes and other edible treats. Each project comes with easy-to-follow instructions including an at-a-glance guide to age suitability, time taken and materials needed, while handy templates allow you to cut the perfect shape.