It's a world full of dedicated and talented people in England who make beautiful things, both traditional and modern that support the wonderful crafting heritage they have in the UK. If, like her, you have ever been caught at a yard sale or antiques market and couldn't keep control of your purse, or if you're curious and want to have a rummage for the first time, then this book is for you. It's Kirstie's experience of a world which is as vast and varied as you can possibly imagine. It's about women and men who are ensuring that handmade British things are here to stay. And it's packed with their expert advice on creating your own homemade home. If you enjoyed the TV series, then the book takes it one step further with her advice on interior décor, plus the shops and websites that have transformed her life. If you didn't see the show, then welcome to her world. It's a book for mothers and daughters, and trust me, sons. If you're looking for a new hobby, there is nothing more manly than blacksmithing or glassblowing, and few projects more satisfying than flower arranging or mini cake decoration. Or if you just want a moment to yourself and something lovely to look at, then this book will not disappoint. Try it—you have nothing to lose but your flatpack furniture!

    . . oh no, a dropped stitch three rows back! Help! If only there was a 24-hour hotline to answer every question a knitter might encounter. Well, now there is, with The Knitting Answer Book . The expert authors, Margaret Radcliffe and Edie Eckman, leave no question unanswered, no quandry unaddressed. Each book contains detailed, illustrated answers to literally hundreds of questions, from the common to the more unusual: - Are certain needles better for certain yarns? - What if I dropped a stitch several rows back? - Why do my edges tend to curl up? - Can you use a different weight yarn than the pattern calls for? - What can I do to keep my yarns from tangling up? - Oops, I see my ribbing is way too tight. Now what? Covering the whole range of situations a beginner is likely to face, along with the problems that may arise for those working more advanced patterns, this Answer Book will help knitters and crocheters of all levels. Each book is packaged in a small, take-along trim size, in a friendly-to-use Q&A format, and belongs in the bag of every knitter. Available 24/7, The Knitting Answer Book is always open, ready for yarn lovers to browse and consult to their heart's content.

    Green products are essential and naturally Eco-Friendly and they provide the quickest and most powerful cleaning solutions for you home including your kitchen, bedroom, laundry room, bathroom, flooring, polishing, electronic gadgets, windows, eyeglasses, books, woods, cars, and toys. <b><h2>Why You don't Use the Commercial Product?</b></h2> Before using any commercial products, This book provides explanations on commercial cleansers and their harmful ingredients, as well as natural alternatives to these harsh chemicals. This book serves as a guide, implementing proven home cleaning recipes that have been around for centuries but have since been forgotten in favor of commercial products.<b><h2>Need Eco-Friendly Green Home Cleaning? It's Time To "Clean Up Your Home"-"What Inside":</b></h2>•Top Cleaning Products You Must Have In Your Home•Ultimate Surprising Household Cleaners•Top Cleaning Agents to Avoid•Helpful Hints Before Using Any Cleaners•Advices Before Starting To Clean•Ant Killer Recipes•All Kitchen Cleaners•Bathroom Cleaners•Bedroom Cleaners•Jewelry cleaning•Every Floor Cleaners•Carpet Cleaner for Odors•Laundry Cleaners to Treat Certain Stains -Take out berry stains recipe -Take out blood recipe -Chewing Gum remover recipe -Chocolate remover recipe -Coffee/tea remover recipe -Grass stains remover recipe -Grease stain remover recipe -Ink stain remover recipe -Lipstick stain remover -Perspiration stain remover -Paint Remover -Oil stain remover -Red Wine stain remover•Top 10 Wood Cleaning Recipes•Top 5 Recipes for Furniture Polish•Top Adhesive Recipes•Vinegar Eyeglass Cleaner Recipe•Electronic Cleaners -Computer flat screen cleaner -Desktop and mouse cleaner -Easy iPad Cleaner -Cell Phone cleaner -All Purpose Cleaners•Disinfectants And Antibacterial Solutions•Metal Cleaners•Ultimate Window Cleaners•Mold and Mildew Removers•Paint Removers •Homeade Car Wash Recipes•Dog Cleansers,& Shampoos•Toy Cleaners And Disinfectants•Simple Soap and Water Toy Cleaner•Book Sanitizer•Innovation In World Industry -E-CLOTH® -E-AUTO -E-PET -E-BODY -E-PET -Furniture Cloth -Antibacterial Cleaner -Glass Polishing -MAGIC FIBER<

    Using the theme of "home," each artist designed five altered art rooms to complete an individual 9"x12" 'house' that closes like a book or can stand accordion style. Each house is a part of a larger whole; a neighborhood of twelve unique and fascinating art-full houses, varying in execution, theme, and style, yet united as part of the larger neighborhood. Each "house" is a unique interpretation on the theme, reflecting the artist's style and incorporating the mixed media techniques for which each artist is most well known. The thirteen artists have created an inspiring collage technique workbook for readers. The back of the book includes a blank "house" template and a clip-art gallery of home-themed imagery that readers can alter and use in their own collage work.

    Thanks to the 100 ideas in this volume, the craft is now available to everyone. In as little as an afternoon, beginners will be on their way to folding, gluing, and sewing handmade books in a variety of shapes and styles, from rolled scrolls to Jacobs ladders, folded flexagons to case bindings. Complete with photographs of the authors own master books and statements by more than 40 established book artists, this collection is sure to inspire. Culled from the authors best-selling books Creating Handmade Books, Unique Handmade Books, and Expressive Handmade Books, these projects will fuel bookbinding adventures for years to come.

    Learn how to find the perfect paper to work with your photos. Learn how to place patterns on your pages for maximum impact. You will learn how to mix and match a variety of patterns. Includes great tips on how to store and organize you pattered paper for easy access.

    The book combines in equal measure bookbinding, woodworking, paper crafting, origami, and textile and decorative arts techniques, along with a healthy dose of experimentation and fun.The beautiful high-end presentation and stunning photography make this book a delightful, must-have volume for any book-loving artist or art-loving book collector.

    With fundamental skills for beginners that progress to more sophisticated designs, this book covers techniques such as basic wirework, texturizing, silver fusing, adding patina, and traditional finishes.Included are over 30 projects for making custom wire findings, each accompanied by step-by-step photographs and directions to ensure success.

    (It's not as scary as it sounds…not with Mark and Mary as your guide!) At the heart of this book, a series of fun, hands-on exercises help you practice and perfect your strokes—24 mini-demos lead up to 9 full step-by-step demos. Each exercise builds on the previous one as you develop your skills, build your confidence, and enjoy yourself along the way. The lessons you learn by drawing simple subjects such as coffee mugs, clouds and trees will help you take on progressively more challenging matter like animals, still lifes, landscapes and portraits…the kinds of subjects and scenes you've always dreamt of drawing. This book is just the ticket for budding artists of any age. It's never too early and never too late to discover the pure joy of drawing!

    The Halls have spent years traveling the world teaching thousands of people about the amazing benefits essential oils can have. Their personally journey began when Seantay started experimenting with essential oils for emotional support while living in Asia. Discovering the amazing potential of essential oils she quickly became an ambassador for the oils. The Halls understand the science behind essential oils and appreciate how hard it is to find truly pure essential oils. They are dedicated to educating and empowering the masses with the these amazing tools nature provides. Along with this ebook you are going to be able to get access to their 7 Day Essential Oil E-Course where you can learn more in depth about the history, science, and application of essential oils. You will also get access if you choose to a free 50 DIY (do it yourself) Essential Oil Recipes ebook with recipes like for things like: - Natural deodorant- Ginger lime sugar scrub- Essential healing salve- Natural herbal hairspray- Natural yoga mat spray- and 45 other recipes you will love! In this book you are going to learn about... What are essential oils? The History of Essential Oils How to find pure essential oils Using the essential oils aromatically, topically and internally Safety precautions when using essential oils Essential oils health benefits and much much more Download your copy today!

    Once you have enjoyed experimenting with these fun taster projects, there are many more Twenty to Make books available on lots of different craft subjects.We hope that experimenting with these projects will inspire you to try out some of the Twenty to Make titles that these projects have been taken from, when you have had some fun making these tasters! There are projects both for beginners and more experienced crafters to try; from stitching a simple but effective Christmas place setting in felt, and making a lovely pair of button earrings using pretty shell buttons; to crocheting a flower, or a gorgeous beanie hat, and trying your hand at sugarcraft, with a cute dog, a hippopotamus, or a fairy. You could also knit a scarf for the special person in your life, or a cute and cuddly teddy bear for a child. These exciting projects are sure to appeal to a wide range of crafters and will make lovely gifts for family and friends alike. Have fun and happy crafting!Projects include Christmas bunting, sugar dogs and other animals, crocheted flowers, tiny bag made from Jelly Roll scraps, knitted mug hugs, granny squares, knitted baby bootees, a stitched fabric brooch, Steampunk style bracelet, friendship bracelets, earrings made from buttons and much more.

    In this inspiring guide, Lexie Barnes shows you how to create handmade bags that provide customized functionality while showcasing your own personal style. With step-by-step instructions for 18 pattern-free projects that include drawstring sacks, handbags, and messenger bags, Barnes encourages you to experiment with bold fabrics, hand-picked materials, and purpose-tailored dimensions to create fashionably unique bags that are suitable for your individual needs.

    From dainty to heavy, and from simple to outrageously textured, these beautiful and wearable necklace, lariat, bangle, and bracelet projects (plus a few earrings!) utilize such popular stitch techniques as spiral rope, peyote, netting, herringbone, right angle weave, chevron, polygon weave, and oglala. Beginning and experienced beaders alike will love these high-quality projects from one of the most fun and innovative beaders on the scene today!

    In this book, you'll discover the secrets of minimalist design-how to find beauty in the basic elements of your environment. These projects deliver exciting, vivid results with solid color fabrics. City Quilts was named one of the Best Books of 2010 in the Fiber Crafts Category by Library Journal, and is a finalist in the 2010 Foreword Book of the Year Awards."

    Neuburger highlights the many paths into journaling. Her 60 interactive writing prompts and art how-tos help you to expand your imagination and stimulate your creativity. Every spread invites a new approach to filling a page, from making a visual map of a day-in-my-life to turning random splotches into quirky characters for a playful story. ​It’s the perfect companion to all those blank books and an ideal launch pad to explore creative self-expression and develop an imaginative voice — for anyone ages 10 to 100!