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From the rolling Preseli Hills to its dramatic cliff-top coastline, Pembrokeshire both excites and enthrals with a sense of timeless beauty. And yet there is also a story to be told, one of meaning and of ancestry, which acclaimed landscape photographer David Wilson brings to life through his remarkable black and white images. Join David as he explores his native county through 58 stunning images and discover for yourself what the landscape really looks like.

"If you have just bought your first digital die-cutter or already own one and are looking for fresh ideas and new techniques for the milestone events in your year, or your life, then this is the book for you! Digital die-cutting machines are the ultimate creative tool for crafters, and these days it's almost too easy to customize an event to your liking! But if you do need a little extra inspiration or assistance, this book provides a simple, step-by-step guide to using your Cricut machine (here, primarily a Maker 3) to make 33 amazing projects. This book plunges straight into the makes, which are themed around six life- or year-events that need no excuse for a celebration, from the arrival of a new baby to holiday season (Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and of course Christmas). The projects offer an exciting array of ideas and designs that will really spark your imagination, and all come with clear instructions and photos, plus free downloadable SVG files for every project. Cricut machines work in conjunction with myriad materials, and the book gives you ideas for how to create stunning event embellishments in basswood, acrylic, traditional card and paper, as well as how to add an etched effect to a glass tea light. You can even use a pyrography tool alongside cut stencils to create bespoke wooden cubes for a baby."--

365 days of cross-stitching fun! Let 365 Cross-Stitch take you through all the basics and a variety of sizes. Find motifs for everyone, including nature, letters, geometric and abstract designs, and holiday themes.

Siblings Tara K. and Roy W.P. Reed present ABIT Stitches: 30 Snarcastic Stitches For You to Stab, Volume 1, 2nd Edition! (Previously published as A Bitch in Time Stitches). Combining Tara's compulsive need to play with words and Roy's artistic prowess, this collection of subversively witty, sassy, punny and off-side quips has something for everyone! ABIT offers 30 large, easy-to-read and quality-tested patterns in traditional and modern styles ranging in difficulty from Beginner to Advanced. Finished designs measure from 5"X4"(12.7X10cm) to 9"X11"(22.9X28cm) and were created with framing in mind. Novice needleworkers can utilize a helpful How-To section with bonus mini-patterns that illustrate directions. Seasoned stitchers can express their individual tastes and style with customization suggestions. Readers can also collect additional designs, making this the gift that keeps on giving! The new print book edition contains corrections and blank thread charts to help stitchers customize colours. www.ABITStitches.com

Using only scissors and paper, learn to make 15 decorative 3D paper spheres customizable with your own words, decorations, and embellishments!

Nordic knitting designs have long enchanted the world. What makes their allure and beauty so timeless?

Learn to paint 22 types of flowers using acrylics to create a beautiful abstract and realistic floral masterpiece!

Nature-inspired and sweetly casual, these summer creations offer a world of Scandinavian charm!

Customize Kicks Magazine presents a how-to resource on turning well known branded sneakers into one-of-a-kind works of art!

Learn to create fun and decorative origami ornaments that move, spin, or change shape!

With this complete guide to whitework embroidery, discover why white is the new black!

Needlework artist Juno combines botanical embroidery with spiritual self-care in 24 quirky designs!

Create paper doll magic with illustrated punch-out dolls of your favorite characters and their iconic wardrobes as seen in the Harry Potter films!Featuring 8 illustrated punch-out dolls, exciting behind-the-scenes facts about the films’ costume design, and a full wardrobe of spellbinding outfits you can mix and match, this interactive activity book brings the magic of the wizarding world into your home. 8 CHARACTERS: Features beautiful paper dolls of beloved characters and their wardrobe from the films, including Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy, Luna Lovegood, and more! ICONIC COSTUMES: Outfit characters in magical looks including Harry Potter’s Quidditch robes, Ron Weasley’s Christmas sweater, and Hermione Granger’s Yule Ball gown. ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS: Features all-new full-color illustrations of iconic Harry Potter characters and outfits, as well as magical behind-the-scenes facts about bringing the characters’ outfits from page to screen PLAY AND DISPLAY: Have fun recreating memorable moments from the Harry Potter films, and display the dolls on a tabletop, bookshelf, or collectible cabinet COMPLETE YOUR HARRY POTTER COLLECTION: Harry Potter: Watercolor Magic and Harry Potter: Crafting Wizardry also available from Insight Editions!

"Granny squares are perfect for helping you become proficient in crochet, thanks to their repeating stitches and patterns. They're also excellent stashbusters and portable projects, as they use only small amounts of yarn and are relatively small in size. Once you've made the multitude of lovely squares in this book, Val Pierce has shared a number of project ideas that you can make with your newly made blocks--from a sweet 'n simple coaster and retro cushion to pretty fingerless gloves and a beautiful baby blanket. This is a fantastic little project book in a handy pocket-size format, so you can crochet your favorite squares wherever you go"--

All-New Twenty to Make: Flowers to Crochet by Sarah-Jane Hicks, is a delightful journey into the world of crochet. Published in 2023 by Search Press Ltd, this book is a must-have for those with a passion for the craft. The genre of this book is craft and hobby, specifically focusing on crochet. As the title suggests, it offers twenty new and exciting projects to make, all themed around flowers. Sarah-Jane Hicks, an expert in her field, guides you through each project with easy-to-follow instructions, making it suitable for beginners and more experienced crocheters alike. Each project is beautifully illustrated, providing inspiration and a clear visual guide. This book is more than just a guide; it's a source of inspiration, encouraging the reader to explore their creativity and develop their skills. Published by Search Press Ltd, a renowned publisher in the craft and hobby genre, you can be assured of the quality and authenticity of the content. If you're looking to add a touch of nature to your crochet projects, 'All-New Twenty to Make: Flowers to Crochet' is the perfect book for you.

Make great color choices and mixes in watercolor, oils and acrylics with master artists and bestselling author Julie Collins. With over 1,800 swatches, so you'll never be at a loss for the perfect color blend again. This portable, pocket-sized companion is a clear, comprehensive guide to color mixing in the 3 most popular mediums: watercolor, acrylics, and oils. Introducing simple color theory and the color wheel at beginner's level, paint your own with the template provided. Over 1,800 swatches demonstrating the wide scope of mixes that can be achieved in each mediumTemplates and guidelines for creating your own indispensable colour wheelsInvaluable information on the rudiments of color, including tonal values, working with a limited palette and understanding local color.The Colour Mixing Companion is a beautifully presented and practical guide to understanding and mixing colors for artists and hobby painters; from beginners to more experienced painters.

Whether you are a beginner or an expert in sewing, enjoy making these 24 gorgeous comfort toys and dolls for children or adults! Start sewing cuddly, comforting toys and dolls without a pattern! Let yourself be guided throughout the creation of these 24 characters, who will quickly become your children's new best friends: including an elephantmarmotcatfoxslothsuperhero and even a unicorn, >a pajama baga rattleand a teething ring too!The toys and dolls are easy to make, thanks to clear explanations and step-by-step diagrams - and there are no perplexing patterns!

Discover the numerous merits of working with water-mixable oil paints in this accessible beginner's guide. Water-mixable oils are more environmentally friendly and easy to use for artists of all skill levels. Water-mixable oil paints offer a simple and easy way into the world of oil painting. They offer all the qualities of traditional oils - rich pigments, buttery consistency, long drying times and the ability to change and evolve as you paint - but with one big difference, there is no requirement for solvents or other mediums. The aim of the book is to encourage and inspire beginners and to provide them with all the skills and knowledge they need to produce successful oil paintings. It starts with an introduction to the medium, and explains what water-mixable oils are and why they offer a good alternative to conventional oil paints. This introduction is followed by several sections on materials, preparation (getting your space ready, how to care for your brushes, storage of paints, etc.), color (selecting your basic palette), mixing the paints and preparing your surfaces. The first demonstration explains how to explore colour to paint in the style of Vincent van Gogh. There are then five longer projects that guide the reader through an entire painting from start to finish, on themes such as abstraction, still life, landscapes, buildings and working from a photograph. The projects are designed for success, which fosters confidence and encourages practice, which in turn makes people into enthusiastic, happy painters!>At the end of the book, the reader discovers how best to store and transport finished paintings, especially if the paint is still tacky to the touch, and how to crop a painting for greatest impact.

Capturing Light is a must for artists who wish to investigate the golden qualities of light with the emphasis on creating dramatic, imaginative landscapes. Catherine Beale has developed an imaginative light-capturing technique that is both simple and effective. She calls this 'gravity' painting. In landscapes, where light is an essential element, this 'loosen up' method of flowing watercolor pigments is particularly effective. It can dramatically alter perspectives, veil or highlight details, create mood and atmosphere and imbue pictures with life and vitality. Catherine offers an exciting new technique for artists seeking new challenges and a different way of working. The book starts with an explanation of the technique, the materials and colors used and the importance of capturing the essence of a landscape. There are numerous progressively challenging small exercises, demonstrations and inspirational finished pictures illustrating the alluring effects of reflections, mists and shadows and showing the dramatic effects of different skies. Developments of ideas for landscapes are introduced as the book progresses, plus projects exploring how to build up light-filled effects. This is a practical guide to an essential subject, written by a contemporary artist who offers new ways of interpreting light in all its different moods. Catherine's method helps free up painting styles, promote brave color use and produce pictures full of life and dramatic light.

Creative memory-keepers will learn how to make beautiful scrapbook layouts, cards, and mini photo albums from treasured family photos and inexpensive craft supplies with this modern guide to scrapbooking from papercrafting genius Paige Evans!

This modern guide to crochet includes 22 "make in a day" projects featuring flowers, succulents, and cacti.

Big School of Drawing Workbook provides an interactive introduction to drawing, allowing beginning artists to practice directly inside the book with approachable step-by-step lessons.

By writing just one sentence a day in this illustrated journal, you can collect your thoughts year after year and create a beautiful keepsake to treasure forever.Featuring gorgeous textile patterns, this journal offers a simple way to capture daily thoughts and turn them into a precious time capsule of the next five years. Turn to the day’s date and respond to the writing prompt. Then see how your answers change year after year. Questions include:• Write the first sentence of your autobiography• What’s the next book you want to read?• What is the most honest thing you’ve said today?• What’s your favorite brunch food?This unique and beautiful new version of our phenomenally successful Q&A a Day pairs the original prompts with stunning patterns from a beloved textile designer.

By writing just one sentence a day in this illustrated journal, you can collect your thoughts year after year and create a beautiful keepsake to treasure forever.Featuring gorgeous textile patterns, this journal offers a simple way to capture daily thoughts and turn them into a precious time capsule of the next five years. Turn to the day’s date and respond to the writing prompt. Then see how your answers change year after year. Questions include:• Write the first sentence of your autobiography• What’s the next book you want to read?• What is the most honest thing you’ve said today?• What’s your favorite brunch food?This unique and beautiful new version of our phenomenally successful Q&A a Day pairs the original prompts with stunning patterns from a beloved textile designer.

A useful cast-on and cast-off toolkit. Making an accurate swatch; Different knitting styles; Selecting the best yarn for your project; Improving purl stitch problems; Shaping stitches and positioning; Fixing issues with knitting in the round; Working with multiple yarns, including managing ends and creating stripes; Creating perfect edges, including picking up and grafting; Weaving in ends; Finishing touches, including sewing up and blocking; Troubleshooting problems during and after knitting.

Step-by-step photos guide those new to knitting gloves through the key points of glove construction and making your first pair. Five further glove patterns then give a choice of styles to knit, from a plain pair through to colourworked gloves of varied complexity. Historical examples taken from rarely accessed museums and collections are shown in full colour Guides to online resources for both knitting and accessing collections promote further exploration. Bespoke illustrations enhance the text throughout.