Creativity

Build your watercolor skills with confidence with these 25 beautiful and beginner-friendly new projects on premium watercolor paper! From artist Sarah Simon, author of 2021's bestselling Watercolor Workbook, comes 25 new projects that celebrate flowers, feathers, and animal friends.This easy-to-use watercolor workbook is filled with unique and beautiful botanical and animal sketches that are ready for you to watercolor—no drawing skills required! Each page is specially designed with simple step-by-step instructions so you can easily and confidently paint each project and create artwork that matches the quality of the author's example. Watercolor Workbook: Flowers, Feathers, and Animal Friends features:• An introduction to fundamental watercolor techniques• 25 beginner-friendly projects on thick, 200 gsm premium watercolor art paper—no color bleed-through!• Beautiful floral and plant artwork, including: wild roses, poppies, sunflowers, buttercups, dandelions, and more• Easy-to-follow instructions, including suggested paint and paintbrush materials, so you can start painting todayArtist and author Sarah Simon, a.k.a. @themintgardener, has taught thousands of people how to paint with watercolor. Her first book, Modern Watercolor Botanicals, provides everything you need to know about the art of watercolor and, now in this second workbook in her Watercolor Workbook series, Simon offers 25 watercolor projects that you can sit down and enjoy painting today!

Your Step-by-Step Guide for Bold, Brilliant Mosaic Crochet MasterpiecesCapture the art of mosaic crochet and craft gothic colorwork creations with ease! From Alexis Sixel, the creator of Sixel Design, comes the ultimate all-in-one resource for the addictive technique of overlay mosaic crochet. Under Alexis's expert guidance, you'll effortlessly master all the essential skills in no time. Learn to read mosaic charts, crochet border stitches and create the unique special stitches that Alexis has personally spent years developing and perfecting-all before moving on to the edgy, eye-catching works of crochet art on every page.From quick, exciting projects like the Heartbreaker Zipper Pouch to wearable designs like the Poison Skull Cap to dramatic home décor like the damask-style Victorian Pillow, you'll never run out of vibrant creations to crochet. Perfect for beginners, each of these dazzling designs is quick to come together and is paired with clear step-by-step images and encouraging instructions to guarantee your stitching success. So, grab your hooks and get started! Your dark and dramatic side has never looked so good.

"This book uses material from the following books published by Search Press: Fabulous felt by Corrine Lapierre, 2016 and Twenty to make: felt Christmas decoractions by Corinne Lapierre, 2013"--Page facing title page.

First published in 2021 by Laine Publishing Oy.

With everything you need to start in the world of furries, The Art of Drawing Manga Furries is your ultimate guide to creating your own characters and developing your own original anthropomorphic animals.

"Learn how to construct fabric bowls and how to adjust the size so you can create your own inspiring piece in the size you want. Inside are six 18" bowl projects that include machine sewing and piecing, modified paper piecing, applique, English Paper Piecing, and more for eye-catching results"--

Bring your manga to life with awesome action, powerful poses, body basics: IT'S ALL HERE! Learn the essentials of manga drawing from professional Japanese illustrators, and let them show you how to tell better stories with your manga art. Start with anatomy and body structure to create compelling characters in a few simple head-to-toe steps. Then it's time to build your world and tell your story. With this all-in-one guide, your characters, drawing, and storytelling abilities will quickly soar! In this book you'll learn not only the basics, but the insider tips and secrets only the professionals know. You'll also learn to avoid common pitfalls and overcome obstacles that might otherwise lessen the impact of your work and prevent you from becoming a successful artist! Here are just some of the features of this practical handbook: A complete art course in one volume--from anatomy and body structure to facial features and expressions, clothing and accessories, action poses and narrative techniques A guide to world-building and storytelling in the authentic Japanese manga styleTwo professional Japanese illustrators share their expertise in figure drawing and composition as well as two- and three-dimensional design and perspectiveHundreds of dynamic examples and tips show you how to master the details that make a difference and the effects that can elevate your work to another levelOver 1,000 color illustrations help to guide you on your path to becoming a better artist!Drawing Manga gives you the tips and tools you need to develop your skills and tell the stories you want to tell effectively-- just like the pros! *Recommended for artists 16 & up*

Create thousands of different striped blankets in crochet with this unique mix-and-match approach. Combine the band patterns in myriad ways for modern homewares, including blankets, throws, table runners and more.

"Crochet Southwest Spirit is a breath of fresh air for your crochet repertoire, offering laid-back bohemian style inspired by natural landscapes. Peaceful color palettes--drawn from the mountains, mesas, valleys, deserts, rivers, and rock formations of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona--bring a relaxed vibe to these beginner and intermediate patterns." -- Back cover.

"The perfect book for cat-loving crocheters! We all know there's nothing a cat can't be or do. With Amigurumi Cats as your crochet guide, a cat can become a brooch you can wear, a small pouch for your belongings, a little mascot to keep you company, and so much more! Instructions for crocheting these feline friends are given in the Japanese-style using visual charts and symbols that are easy to follow and clearly explained in a special section. The steps and diagrams walk you through the process of creating sweet little kitty items such as: Spotted kitties to attach to a pendant, key chain or strap; A sleeping cat pouch to hold pencils, glasses or other small bits; An irresistible roly poly cat toy (illustrated lessons included); A Maneki Neko Japanese good luck cat to preside over your bedroom or workstation; And many other little cat-themed items! The projects in this book are simple and fun to make and use, and make ideal gifts. Illustrated instructions for executing the stitches used in the projects are included. Amigurumi has never been this cute or this easy!"--Publisher's description.

In Kawaii Doggies, the follow-up and perfect companion to Kawaii Kitties, popular Instagram artist Olive Yong teaches you, step by step, how to draw all your favorite breeds doing all sorts of silly and endearing things.

An official Pokémon crochet kit! Make your own adorable Pokémon characters, with simple crochet patterns and step-by-step photos, plus all the materials you need to make Eevee.

In this stunning book, you will meet the cutest crochet characters, each designed with a secret tip to share. Make Austin the Astronaut for the little one who dreams of reaching the stars. Or the inseparable Grandma and Grandpa, in honour of your two favourite people. From ballerina to a firefighter and childhood friends dressed in kawaii animal-themed playsuits, the amigurumi people in this book might bring you fond memories of loved ones, introduce you to new friends or provide you with cute characters that you can make and keep forever!Projects include:Little Scottie - Wander of the seven seas Big sister Samantha - the best helper you can have when there's a newborn at homeZara the zookeeper - Zara and the baby elephant enjoy splashing in the water and playingAnna the ballerina - a playful and talented rising starHelena the doctor - the friendliest doctor in townTo make your amigurumi journey that much more enjoyable, we've packed the pages with practical techniques to crochet hair that curls up beautifully and whip up colourful crochet clothes and accessories to match. Each pattern comes with complete step-by-step instructions so you can sit back and focus on the fun parts.

Inspiration at your fingertips!Within the pages of The New Knitting Stitch Dictionary you will find not only 500 innovative knitting stitch patterns, but dozens of ideas popping through your mind. Cables may inspire designs for sweaters or blankets, cozy textures for scarves, colorwork for hats, mittens, and more. You will turn to this book again and again for fresh ideas!The stitches are divided into sections by type of stitch to make it easy to find what you want: texture, lace, cables, Aran cables, flower and leaf patterns, bobbles, lifted stitches, Fair Isle, intarsia, borders, and more. Instructions for each stitch are charted so that you can easily visualize the pattern and use it in your own design. You will find this stitch dictionary to be an invaluable reference on your knitting bookshelf.

This book introduces the beginner to working with colored glass without the need for soldering tools and a dedicated studio. With just a cutter, grout, and glue, you can make gorgeous stained glass pieces, from small pieces such as votive candle holders and flowerpots to windows, tables, and more.