Creativity

Illustrated with more than 300 stunning colour photographs, Modelling British Aircraft of World War Two, provides essential guidance on how to get started, from choosing the best kit to preparing your workspace with the right tools, paints and equipment.  It gives tips on the use of reference material, construction techniques and painting recipes. Step-by-step building and painting of the following models is covered: 1/48 Hurricane Mk IIc1/32 Spitfire Mk IIa1/48 Mosquito Mk VI1/48 Swordfish Mk II1/72 Lancaster B III Instructional use of after-market detailing kits and accessories is given along with advice on fitting a base or creating a diorama. There is a chapter on Royal Air Force camouflage and markings.

Bestselling author Claire Shaeffer teaches you everything you need to know to plan and sew the perfect jacket. Based on couture techniques learnt from master tailors, this book begins with the equipment, materials, design elements, and sewing and construction techniques used in all types of tailoring. Part Two provides an illustrated step-by-step guide to making a couture jacket, explaining all the design options and alternative methods for making every element including collars, sleeves and pockets.Couture Tailoring includes over 800 step-by-step illustrations throughout, over 200 photographs of couture jackets by Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent and more than 100 couture tips.Any aspiring tailor must have this book in their fashion library.

You Will Be Able to Crochet by the End of This Book is an engaging and informative guide penned by Zoe Bateman. Published in 2020, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in mastering the art of crochet. Bateman, known for her easy-to-follow instructions, makes learning crochet a breeze, guaranteeing that by the end of this book, you will be able to create your own crochet masterpiece. The book is a perfect blend of the author's expertise and her passion for crochet, making it a standout in its genre. It was published by the renowned Octopus Publishing Group, known for their assortment of quality craft books. If you've always wanted to learn crochet but didn't know where to start, this book is your perfect companion. Written in English, it's accessible to a wide range of readers. Grab your copy today and embark on your crochet journey!

Providing complete shop drawings for 61 classic Stickley furniture pieces, master cabinetmaker Robert W. Lang measured original Craftsman antiques to create these detailed plans.

As the ancient art of paper marbling experiences a contemporary renaissance, artist and author Lucy McGrath presents a beautiful introduction to the craft for beginners and more advanced crafters alike.

Well-known watercolour painter Ann Blockley presents flowers through a variety of interpretations, from traditional to unconventional in both technique and concept. In this exciting new book she really pushes the boundaries of watercolour, showing how to paint a stunning range of flowers throughout the seasons. Everyone loves to paint flowers in spring and summer but Ann inspires you to paint dramatic seedheads, foliage, fruit and berries in winter, as well as the more traditional flowers and blossoms. She also demonstrates how to create exciting textures by using collage materials like glitter, sequins, salt and gold paint. Divided by seasons into four sections, Experimental Flowers in Watercolour is a practical and inspirational book aimed at the more experienced flower painter who wishes to take their painting to the next level.

New for Christmas 2019 | Beautiful Holiday DesignsSanta Claus, Christmas Trees, Reindeer, Snowmen, Wreaths, Ornaments, Decorations, Presents, and Much More!New Christmas Adult Coloring Book A festive and fun adult coloring book filled with Christmas themes of all varieties. Designs of various styles that range from simpler to more complex for all levels of coloring enthusiasts. Christmas coloring book for adults, teens, men, and women. Carefully chosen design will provide hours of fun, stress relief, creativity, and relaxation. Full page designs are printed single side on 60 lb paper stock. Relax and unwind as you color these dazzling illustrations.This Christmas coloring book for grown-ups features: A variety of styles sure to please all levels of colorists Each page is 8 ¿ by 11 inches Each page is professionally composed Beautiful and unique designs, no repeats Single-side pages lessen the chance of bleed through and make removal and display easy High-resolution printingGreat gift idea or buy one for yourself!

15 contemporary sweater designs to knit yourself

Run wild with this new collection of minis from Kerry Lord and her Edward's Menagerie animals. This is one of the new gift series from TOFT (Kerry's yarn company), which contains four books, each with 25 crochet patterns on a different theme: Wild, Ocean, Farm and Pets.

Bring kids' decor to life with this collection of sensational animal rug designs, by popular crochet designer Ira Rott. Crochet an elephant, a giraffe, a cat, a monkey, a crab, a dinosaur and a panda, each with a coordinating pillow and accessory - from book tidies to placemats, blanket buddies to toy bags - to continue the crochet animal theme.

Corner to corner crochet - also known as C2C crochet - is the perfect way to create colourful, graphic designs without having to learn complex colourwork techniques. Using basic crochet stitches you can create stunning, contemporary designs for home decor items and accessories.

A highly diverting celebration of television's favourite naturalist, packed with games, trivia and Attenborough-inspired activities.

Discover indigo; one of the most mystical yet widely used plants in the world. With inspirational images and luxurious presentation and binding, this book shows you how to grow, extract and dye with indigo. Indigo will encourage both beginners and experienced dyers to cultivate, dye and create with a wide range of recipes and unique projects.

Jane Packer Flowers is one of London's best-known florists, with a distinctively elegant yet refreshingly modern look. The company's clients include hip boutique hotels, international film companies and designer stores, as well as legions of devoted private customers.

You can draw portraits easily and Jake Spicer shows you how in only 15 minutes.

Ateliers have produced the greatest artists of all time. This book talks about the educational model based on the nineteenth-century model of teaching artists by pairing them with a master artist over a period of years. It uses the works of Old Masters and realist artists to demonstrate and teach the principles of realist drawing and painting.

Teaches how the main basic and advanced haircuts are achieved. This book features photographs which demonstrate how to improve your technique and perform the perfect cut. It explains exactly how the main basic and most important haircuts are done.