"Crack out the crayons, Gromit lad, and get coloring" with this inventive new coloring book. The official coloring book from the Oscar-winning creators of Wallace and Gromit, The Chicken Run, Shaun the Sheep, Arthur Christmas, and Morph! Wallace, inventor extraordinaire, and his canine companion, Gromit, invite you to spend a grand day in, coloring iconic scenes and classic characters from four of their hit films: A Grand Day Out, The Wrong Trousers, A Close Shave and A Matter of Loaf and Death. The Wrong Trousers celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2023 so make sure you use the Right Pencils, and - and watch out for silent penguins masquerading as house guests...
Create nine lustrous and captivating little works of art with this unique introduction to oil painting.
Learn to paint stunning contemporary painted flowers using fresh and simple techniques.
Crochet a rainbow of cute and colourful flower babies using this simple beginner's guide.
Create 15 stunning occasion bag designs using the two reusable plastic templates The components of each of the 15 occasion bag designs are created using the rigid plastic templates contained within the book; these two easy-to-use templates are durable, reusable, wipe-clean and perfect for fussy cutting, plus they are simple to position and use - there is no need to pin them. The 15 bags are each made using different techniques, pockets, straps and fastenings, to create 15 very different results. The templates can also be used for your own further design variations, as you mix and match the techniques covered within the book; Debbie gives advice on how to adapt and create your own unique designs. Each project in the book is explained using Debbie's trademark style and step-by-step photography, and there is also a comprehensive techniques section and a guide to using the templates.
"Learn to draw 38 expressive, characterful manga faces using this simple step-by-step book."--
Sweet Pea Crochet is a delightful masterpiece by Sue Rawlinson, a name synonymous with creativity and originality. Published on February 10, 2023, this book is a must-have for those who appreciate the art of crochet. It's more than just a guide; it's a journey into the world of intricate patterns and designs, told through the eyes of a master craftswoman. The book is a testament to Sue's love for crochet, and her ability to transform simple threads into beautiful creations. It's a book that transcends the genre of craft and design, appealing to both beginners and seasoned crocheters. Published by Search Press Ltd, a publisher known for its commitment to quality and detail, Sweet Pea Crochet is a testament to the beauty of handcrafted art. The book is written in English, making it accessible to a wide audience. Dive into the world of Sweet Pea Crochet and discover the joy of creating beautiful pieces with your own hands.
Learn to draw 28 cuddly kittens from scratch in 6 easy steps. Choose your new best friend from this cuddly collection of 28 playful kittens. Best-selling artist Susie Hodge teaches you to transform simple shapes into 28 adorable furry felines in a range of playful poses. There are 28 different kittens to draw: each project starts with a few basic outlines and progresses into a finished tonal drawingwith a final colored version showing you how to develop your drawing even furtherPerfect for beginners, as well as budding artists, you'll be amazed how easily you too can bring these friendly furballs to life with this inspiring guide.
Sara Naumann provides over 50 new projects that are modern and straightforward to replicate. She demonstrates how simple and quick resin jewellery is to make, using minimal equipment and readily available products. All relevant safety information is included, along with a troubleshooting section. Create a broad range of fresh, stylish projects to make your own bespoke wearables or fabulous gifts.
This book invites you into the world of traditional Chinese brush painting. With its easy-to-follow approach, even those with little or no experience will quickly master the basic skills explained within; while experienced artists will find much to enjoy in exploring this rich and fascinating artistic discipline.
Learn to create contemporary jewellery and accessories using simple macramâe knots and sustainable string. Strambio offers twenty different macramâe jewelry projects using five basic knot techniques. Each project describes which knots to use, how long it will take, and the preparation needed. -- adapted from back cover
"Blackwork is a traditional form of embroidery, usually worked in black thread on a white background. Here, author Melanie Couffe takes the technique and gives it a burst of colour by introducing delicate shades of pink, blue, green, red, yellow, orange and purple. Her book begins with an introduction to the fabrics and threads she uses, and the basic stitches you need to produce the beautiful designs featured in the book"--
"This stunning new title from master embroiderer Judy Wilford explores her fascination with birds and the ways they interact with their surroundings. Through research she turned her collection of rough sketches and notes into drawings and finally the beautiful embroideries featured in the book. This sumptuous book is divided into three parts, working through the simplest to the more intricate or complicated forms of the subject. Each piece of work is divided into two areas and includes those elements applied to the rigid frame, to form the background or 'on-framework', and those stitched 'off-frame' on a hoop and applied later" --
Beginning with advice on all the fabrics and tools your need, along with handy techniques, learn how to make your 26in (66cm) tall Maddie doll and her fun wardrobe.
"This book will excite and inspire watercolor artists of all abilities to experiment and take a more dynamic approach to their painting ... Explore new mediums such as crackle paste, metallic leaf, and gilding flakes [and] play with print, modeling paste, stamping, and stencils"--
Get started and learn the basics with this pocket-sized, no-nonsense guide to knitting! From best-selling author and crafting queen Claire Gelder, this gorgeous mini guide is packed full of knitting know-how, practical illustrations and three simple projects. Perfect for complete beginners, this book breaks down everything you need to know about knitting: how to read a ball bandhow to get tension correcthow to choose needles and yarnshow to cast on and how to read abbreviations and knitting patterns The book is structured as a simple 3-step course that will help you progress from bronze to gold as your skills and confidence grow. Start with the basic stitches and simple joining, build up a few more stitches for your collection, then finally add in some simple shaping and some pompoms. Before you know it you'll be knitting a garter stitch scarf, herringbone stitch blanket and a loop stitch cushion. Filled with affirmations, this wonderful book is a perfect introduction to knitting for a complete beginner.
"Perfect for complete beginners, this book breaks down everything you need to know about crochet: how to read a ball band, how to get tension correct, how to choose hooks and yarns and how to read abbreviations and crochet patterns."--Provided by publisher.
"Watercolor is a difficult medium to master, and even experienced artists are prone to making mistakes. Over the years he has spent working as a professional artist and demonstrator, Charles has built up a huge bank of expert advice, tricks, tips and techniques for fixing common problems, correcting mistakes, and learning how to avoid them in the first place.... Each 'problem' will begin with a question asked by one of the author's students, such as How do I stop my trees looking like lollipops?, followed by Charles' solution, and a short demonstration of how to prevent the problem occurring next time you paint."--Publisher.
"This is the ultimate introduction to drawing manga: 100 simple, step-by-step drawings of everything from superheroes to super cute pets. Practice drawing different hair and facial expressions or take on elaborate and colorful characters. Whether you're looking for inspiration or just getting started, professional comic creator Yishan Li will be your guide and leaves nothing out. Each project is broken down into just a few simple steps that lead you effortlessly through to the final colored drawing. There are no written instructions to follow - just basic shapes and pencil strokes. Even if you've never drawn before, you will be amazed at how quickly you will achieve your own cute and characterful manga drawings!"--
"Start your color crochet revolution with this, the definitive guide to color crochet pattern work and largest single source of color stitch patterns available anywhere"--
Learn to draw 28 playful puppies from scratch in 6 easy steps. Choose your new best friend from this cuddly collection of 28 playful puppies. Best-selling artist Susie Hodge teaches you to transform simple shapes into 28 cute and characterful puppies in a range of much-loved breeds. There are 28 different kittens to draw: each project starts with a few basic outlines and progresses into a finished tonal drawingwith a final colored version showing you how to develop your drawing even furtherPerfect for beginners, as well as budding artists, you'll be amazed how easily you too can bring these playful pooches to life with this inspiring guide.
Painting Stones is a captivating book written by the talented Marion Kaiser. Published recently in 2022 by Search Press Ltd, this book takes you on an artistic journey. The genre of this book is hard to pin down, as it beautifully combines elements of art, creativity, and personal expression. In Painting Stones, Marion Kaiser invites readers to explore the limitless potential of an often-overlooked canvas - stones. Kaiser's innovative approach to art and her unique skill set are evident on every page. This book is perfect for those looking to explore a new medium or simply seeking a new creative outlet. Published by the renowned Search Press Ltd, Painting Stones is sure to be a treasured addition to any artist's library.
Have fun crocheting 40 little amigurumi dolls in a range of outfits!Have fun with the Japanese art of amigurumi and crochet 40 fabulous dolls in a variety of outfits. Choose from fire fighters, doctors, police officers and baseball players, or maybe you''d prefer to make a cute doll dressed as a bumble bee, santa claus, bunny rabbit or princess. Whether you are making a unique gift to celebrate a birthday, wedding, Christmas or Easter, or a special reward for passing an exam or joining a sports team, there will be a doll in this collection that will be the perfect fit. Each project is based on one of two basic dolls - one approximately 4.5 inches tall and the other around just 3.5 inches tall. These basic patterns are presented at the start of the book, alongwith information on how to sew up your dolls, stuff them, and add faces and hair. Only a few basic crochet stitches are needed, and these delightful dolls are perfect for using up scraps of yarn from your stash.
"How do you keep your piles of scrap fabric from growing out of control? Sew with them, of course! In this inspirational book, best-selling author Debbie von Grabler-Crozier shows you how to stitch 20 stylish, fresh items from very small amounts of fabric. From tiny scraps that can be transformed into patchworked coasters, strips that can be made into scrap bunting and offcuts that can be used for pouches or pincushions, your treasured scraps can be given a new lease of life! An invaluable crash-course on key techniques is included at the beginning of the book, and every project includes clear step-by-step instructions and a stunning photograph of the finished design to inspire. Furthermore, there are templates for particular projects provided at the back of the book, so you can sew your items with ease"--Publisher's description.
Retro-style travel posters are optimistic, aspirational, and unabashedly fun. Here’s everything you need to produce your own!Think of a travel poster, and you bring to mind summer vacations, happiness and fun. Perennially popular as wall art, their strong, designs and clean, flat colors are perfect for hobby artists to emulate. A complete guide to producing travel-poster style art of your surroundings, this simple guide comprises:Buying your acrylic paints, brushes, paper, and other tools and materials and how to use them. Be guided through 6 specially designed projects: * The Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco * Mount Rainier National Park, WA * Amsterdam, The Netherlands * Sydney Opera House, Australia * The River Thames, Southbank, London * Lisbon, Portugal Guidance on composing a strong design, selecting colors and making sure your artwork pops Susie’s suggestions, tips and techniques to paint your own travel poster, starting with collecting research, designing your layout and planning your painting, Framing your poster and perhaps even having it printed on your own tea towel or morning coffee mug. Including step-by-step projects of popular travel spots across the world, and packed with examples of Susie West’s inspiring artwork produce your own bold, bright artwork, to use as wall art, gift to friends, or to celebrate your hometown.
"Take this highly popular ancient art into the 21st century with 6 stunning multimedia projects from Hazel Blomkamp's 5th title in the series. Animal portraits receive Hazel's stunning and practical treatment in crewel with a twist. Fun to read and highly practical this is a beautiful book of beautiful stitchery. There are six projects, each explained with detailed step-by-step instructions and clear photographs, with design templates and a full stitch gallery providing everything readers need to recreate them with ease. The sumptuous and inspiring projects covering iconic animals: Giraffe; Leopard; Lion; Monkey; Tiger; Zebra. This is a celebration of Hazel's signature techniques: A wide variety of surface/crewel stitches, some of which are brand new and many with a different take or different ways of combining stitches to make them more interesting. Needle lace techniques used as embroidery stitches, loom weaving techniques modified for embroidery, and unique combinations of both of these. The incorporation of beads and crystals adds even more dazzle to the intricate designs. For embroiderers looking for something different and new to stitch, and for those keen to challenge themselves with more complex embroidery techniques, this book is a must-have"--Publisher's description.
Introducing 'All-New Twenty to Make: Flowers to Knit', a captivating masterpiece by the renowned author, Sachiyo Ishii. This book, published by Search Press Ltd, is a must-have for all knitting enthusiasts. It dives into the wonderful world of knitting, providing 20 new, exciting patterns for you to try. Each pattern is unique, allowing you to create a beautiful bouquet of knitted flowers. The book was first published in 2022, and has since won the hearts of many with its easy-to-follow instructions and stunning visuals. Sachiyo Ishii, known for her expertise in the genre, brings her knowledge and creativity to the pages of this book. Whether you're a seasoned knitter or a beginner looking to try something new, 'All-New Twenty to Make: Flowers to Knit' is the perfect addition to your collection. Published by Search Press Ltd, this book guarantees quality content and is sure to inspire you to pick up your knitting needles.
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