Creativity

After the overwhelmingly popular Hip Hop Coloring Book, Hip Hop Journal and Hip Hop Coloring Book: East Coast Edition, Mark 563 is back with Hip Hop Coloring Book: West Coast Edition. It s a fun activity book for kids and adults. The book features a selection of Mark 563''s own illustrative takes on some of Hip Hop s most important figures.

Explore the world of micro crochet with this collection of 100 exquisite designs. Talented designer, Steffi Glaves, shows how to create intricately detailed motifs using fine cotton quilting thread and a 0.5mm crochet hook. As well as the huge choice of motifs there are also 10 projects showing how to use the motifs for jewellery.

Enchanting Embroidery Designs invites you to create your own world using bright thread colors and imaginative stitches.Full of motifs that are both simple and playful, from zany crocodiles, and cuddly cats to big-eared bats and stealthy ravens. This book invites you to be creative with its whimsical designs and step-by-step instructionswhether you use these projects as visible mending techniques or simply to add interest to a piece. The sweet scenes and cute characters are full of life and texture, making them at home on your favorite clothing, home accessories or wall hangings.The unusual and versatile designs in this book include:Cheery flowers on a broachPretty pine trees on hanging ornamentsA colorful curly sheepFluffy and stormy cloudsBushy-tailed foxesMoss on stone and microorganisms in Petri dishesAnd more!Simple how-tos take you through every recommended stitch, while a section on combining colors will inspire you to try mixing and matching to create something new. There's also a section on turning your stitchery into embellishments you can use, wear and share. Put your imagination and hands to work with the help of this inspiring embroidery book.

A stunning collection of folk art inspired embroidery patterns and projects by designer, Nancy Nicholson. Includes over 30 modern folk embroidery designs and projects for home decor items.

***THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***It's time to turn your dreams into reality. You just need a mentor to guide the way.Holly Tucker MBE - co-founder of notonthehighstreet, and creator of Holly & Co - is on a mission to change business forever. Having inspired over 100,000 entrepreneurs and identified the keys to their success, in Do What You Love, Love What You Do, she now wants to help anyone build a business doing what they love, leading to a happier and more fulfilled life.Demystifying the grey world of business, whether you've yet to take your first steps or find yourself stuck in a business rut, this beautiful and vibrant book will allow your dreams to take flight. Holly looks back at her own story, sharing her biggest lessons and proven advice on creating and growing a business. From side hustle to full-time, from defeating your confidence gremlins to creating an empowered community, Holly reveals both the skills and the mindset any founder needs to help their business thrive.A book like no other, Do What You Love, Love What You Do also shines a light on the creative community, showcasing the brilliant and unique output of small businesses, inspiring you to join them in their success.There are now over 5 million small businesses in the UK - join the movement with the ultimate small business bible.

Find happiness in the natural world, be fully present where you are and free yourself from the expectations of others.

Renowned expert in the field provides how-to and inspiration for designing your own tapestries. More than 60 detailed exercises, plus unique method for analyzing your design.

When you start with simple shapes, who knows where you might end up? They're key to drawing just about anything--including full-fledged, expressive anime characters. This book, geared to teens and tweens, features more than 100 step-by-step demonstrations created by Chris Hart. He explains how to draw everything from dramatic hairstyles to a comic kitty: faces, figures, emotions, gestures, poses, fashions, and more. A cute mascot leads readers through the book, helping them enjoy these fun, effective, and easy techniques.

Master artist and best-selling author David Bellamy shares his ideas, approach, and techniques for painting the landscape throughout the year.

Today, yachts are often equipped with electrical windlasses, autopilot, bow thrusters, etc. This equipment has also become much more reliable, making it possible to make long offshore passages without much knowledge of seamanship. However, as the coastguards in many countries can confirm, more and more yachts require assistance, even when they should be able to reach harbour on their own. In this book you will be shown the traditional techniques you should be familiar with - regarding rope handling, manoeuvring and anchoring - in order to make long or short passages safely. Each element is clearly explained alongside detailed illustrations, combining to make a straightforward and easy-to-follow guide. Although yacht gear is becoming more and more reliable, you can be almost sure that, sooner or later, it will fail or you will be out of electrical power to use it. Learning the traditional techniques may not only be necessary but is also both interesting and fun. Instead of waking up the entire harbour in the early hours with the noise of your bow thruster, you may, alternatively, use a spring line to get safely moored to or leave the pontoon quietly.

Daisy Upton has two little kids. She loves them - but they drive her mad. So, to try and keep her sanity she started to come up with quick, easy games using stuff from around the house. And @FiveMinuteMum was born. In her first book, she has collected 150+ games that take 5 minutes to set up & 5 minutes to tidy up.From pasta posting to alphabet knock down, it's a recipe book for guilt free parenting! And as Daisy was a teaching assistant, your little ones will be learning while they play! What could be better?GIVE ME FIVE is the perfect companion for anyone who wants five minutes peace."e;I love Five Minute Mum. She's managed to come up with a huge array of activities for kids that are fun and educational yet don't require an Art degree or Diploma in Patience to execute."e;Sarah Turner, aka Unmumsy Mum

Artists of all skill levels will find much to inspire them in this detailed and practical guide to drawing landscapes.

Use floss like a boss! Best-selling author Aimee Ray of Doodle Stitching fame is back with the fresh motifs and contemporary inspiration her fans have come to love. With 20 original embroidery art projects. Mix and match motifs and personalise wall art with lettering and numbers.

Create your own handmade bags and accessories! Featuring real-size pattern sheets and step-by-step photography, this book is packed with useful tips and tricks on a range of sewing projects.

A collection of knitting patterns based on Honsestrikk, a Danish knitting movement from the 1970s which broke traditional knitting rules. Honsestrikk was influenced by the social and political movements of the time and this can be seen in the personal and political messages of the some of the pattern designs.

Journey into a land of fairy tales as you paper piece sixteen blocks, including unicorns, dragons, and more! Sew seven cute and useful projects like quilts, pillows, and a backpack.

New collection of 35 original models by the origami master ranges from simple (ladybug, angelfish, sailboat) to complex (grasshopper, wooly mammoth), with a crane, lion, peacock, and several geometric shapes in between.

In Creative Watercolor and Mixed Media, popular watercolor artist, instructor, and author Ana Victoria Calderon shares her simple step-by-step techniques for painting exciting and colorful motifs by combining watercolor with a variety of other user-friendly materials.Start with the essentialspaint, paper, and brushesthen learn about the featured mediums for mixing, including masking fluid, gold leaf, bleach, salt, and alcoholTake a step-by-step look at fundamental watercolor techniquesLearn to paint a variety of striking organic motifs and surface effects, including stirring skies and clouds, sparkling galaxies, flowing oceans, and dazzling crystalsFind great project ideas for stylish gifts and stationery Whether youre new to the medium or are looking to add new techniques to your watercolor practice, go grab a brush, paints, and some easy-to-use materials and take a beautiful creative journey with watercolor! Perfect for all skill levels, the books in the Art for Modern Makers series take a fun, practical approach to learning about and working with paints and other art mediums to create beautiful DIY projects and crafts.

Featuring mythical creatures such as dragons and gargoyles, unicorns and mermaids, and griffins and hydras, this is a guide to scroll saw puzzles. Each puzzle interlocks and can stand on its own. It includes step-by-step instructions, guidance on getting started, and tips on wood selection, sanding, and finishing.

Turn a block of wood into a functional heirloom-to-be! A compilation of woodcarving projects from various artists, 12 Spoons, 2 Bowls, and a Knife features 15 step-by-step, beginner-friendly projects ranging from a simple love spoon to a rustic bread bowl.

This is your complete guide to dressmaking, from designing, creating and customising your clothes. Master every dressmaking technique in the book!Fully illustrated and easy to use, this updated dressmaking book covers all the essential skills and techniques you need to make timeless wardrobe staples. It's a must-have for beginners and expert stitchers alike.Inside the pages of this reference book, you'll discover:- Step-by-step instructions and techniques, accompanied by clear, full-colour photography- Thorough sections on tools and equipment, to help the reader choose the right items for each project- 13 downloadable patterns for skirts, dresses, trousers, tops, and jackets that can be used to create 31 different garments- Over 80 techniques, including how to cut out a pattern, machine stitch, and hand stitch- Projects graded by difficulty level so as you can challenge yourself; whether you are a beginner, or looking for more advanced ideasFed up with fast fashion and fancy making your own clothes? This is the ultimate dressmaking guide for absolute beginners. Comprehensive, step-by-step guides and dressmaking patterns cover everything from choosing the perfect fabric for any project to trying your hand at a range of machine-sewing techniques. Accompanied by close-up photographs, clear instructions, and a glossary of dressmaking terminology to demystify even the trickiest technique. This book will help you advance from a sewing learner to a seasoned stitcher in no time. Zoomed-in photographs of hand and machine tools show you the best dressmaking equipment for the job and teach you exactly how to use it.The Essential Guide to DressmakingAn updated edition of The Dressmaking Book that guides you through every hand stitch, machine stitch, and sewing technique you'll ever need. We've included the best way to stitch, alter, put in linings, seam and hem, so you can make your favourite bespoke outfits to suit your unique style.Old edition 9781409384632

Whether you are an embroidery beginner or an expert, you will find what you want in this book. It covers everything from the most common stitches in traditional embroidery, to more complex techniques such as stumpwork. It also includes helpful tips.

Featuring more than 600 sketches depicting a vast array of fantastic beasts and beings, Draw Like an Artist: 100 Fantasy Creatures and Characters is a must-have visual reference for student and aspiring artists, illustrators, and animators for fantasy, gaming, and augmented or virtual realityanyone who's seeking to improve their realistic drawing skills and create compelling mythological marvels. This contemporary step-by-step guidebook demonstrates fundamental art concepts like proportion, anatomy, and spatial relationships as you learn to draw a full range of amazing life formsincluding unicorns, mermaids, dragons, vampires, and zombiesall shown from a variety of perspectives. Each set of illustrations takes you from beginning sketch lines to a finished drawing. Author Brynn Metheney's classic drawing style will make this a go-to sourcebook for years to come. Learn how to:Establish basic shapes and symmetryArticulate lines for body shapes, forms, and shadingAdd defining detailsDraw Like an Artist: 100 Fantasy Creatures and Characters is a library essential for any artist who's interested in learning how to draw these richly imagined and visually and culturally influential legendary beings. The books in the Draw Like an Artist series are richly visual references for learning how to draw classic subjects realistically through hundreds of step-by-step images created by expert artists and illustrators.