Kreativitet

Since man first sharpened his first stone into a cutting implement, we have relied on tools to help carry out even simple tasks. Nowadays, every industry has its own set of tools. This book seeks to explore our relationship with these most fundamental of objects - those that allow us to realise our potential as makers, problem solvers and doers.

A stimulating mix of colour and watercolour technique for all skill levels, this guide helps the artist develop a free and flowing style to their art.

"A collection of rare Newfoundland mitten patterns for knitters, collected, and in some cases recreated, by Christine LeGrow of Spindrift Handknits and Shirley 'Shirl the Purl' Scott, [who] have teamed up to preserve and promote traditional Newfoundland knitting"--Publisher marketing.

Best-selling author Mary Hertel brings readers sixteen more of her adorable, easy-to-make paper-piecing blocks, along with six new projects! Whether you're an experienced paper piecer or a beginner, Mary provides simple instructions that will have you paper piecing in no time. Mix and match the blocks with each other or with any of Mary's previous books to create fun home decor projects, including a quilt, table topper, table runner, bench pillow, throw pillow, and pillowcase.

These fine-quality tear-out wrapping sheets feature six whimsical watercolour patterns, suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping.

Live life in the knitted fast lane with these super-cool, super-sized knitted cars and trucks for children to enjoy. Wave goodbye to little metal vehicles being driven into furniture and painful feet from treading on small plastic parts, and say hello to these wonderfully soft, squishy four-wheelers.

Bored with the same old paints?The Organic Painterintroduces innovative techniques for using non-traditional paint derived from materials like coffee, tea, and alcohol, to encouragefreedom and expression! Traditional art supplies will only take you so far! Sometimes you need to try something completely new and different. Thats where The Organic Paintercomes in. With a little guidance, youll soon be painting with everyday materials youd never considered as an artistic medium. This inspiring book gives you all the techniques and ideas youll need to boost your creativity, learn natural paint-making, andbe more resourceful with your art materials. Imagine the unique things youll make when you create natural paints from coffee, tea, embroidery and flame. Each project in this guide bookcomes with instructions on how to make the paint, and alsoincludes experiments and explorations for you to try. Plus, asimple painting accompanies every featured material and combines it withother materials ortechniques, so youll never lack inspiration.

(new edition) Learn the mechanics of making your own paper pop-ups and novelty cards, with over 100 innovative techniques and projects to follow

Here are 25 succulents that will never need watering, repotting or special plant food! Each crochet project is beautifully photographed and includes clear patterns and guidance. There is also a techniques section that gives clear instructions on all the skills you'll need to make the projects.

This is the first art collection by the young Canadian artist/illustrator Koyamori (also known as Maruti_Bitamin). Over the past five years, she has gained attention through regularly sharing her fascinating illustrations on her Instagram, Tumblr and Twitter accounts. This work has been collected in grow and accompanied by a selection of specially created new illustrations.Using mostly watercolor ink, Koyamori's highly imaginative but intimate illustrations incorporate colorful natural elements such as plants, creatures, water and stars, and also feature super-cute manga-inspired characters. A reversible dust jacket includes the cover from the Japanese edition on the reverse side. Both covers are new illustrations exclusively drawn for this long-awaited book.

A brand-new collection of 200 crochet stitches for crocheters of all abilities.

The new edition of Mary Thomas's classic stitch reference library; it is the first and last word in embroidery.

Written by a professional furniture maker, this lavishly illustrated definitive guide explains everything about using veneer.

Stuart Hillard is on a mission to help quilters all over the world realise their quilting dreams and prove "it ain't what you do, it's the way that you do it" - one simple shape at a time. In the follow-up title to the bestselling Use Scraps, Sew Blocks, Make 100 Quilts, Stuart shows you how the easiest of shapes can make extraordinary quilts.

Showcasing the best of Modern Patchwork Magazine, Modern Patchwork Home features patterns from today's top designers. From quilts and runners to pillows and whimsical accessories, customizable carryalls to a cool yoga mat, you can create custom looks that showcase your favorite fabrics

Knitwear is a highly influential, though sometimes overlooked, element of contemporary fashion. Its simple yet amazingly versatile textile structure offers endless possibilities for exploration. To develop a successful collection the knitwear designer must design both fabric and garment, employing a range of creative and technical skills. Written for fashion, textile and knitwear design students and young professional designers, Fashion Knitwear Design provides advice on the diverse skills needed to take a knitwear design from initial idea to finished product. The entire design process is covered, including research and concept development, fabric and garment design development, pattern cutting and garment construction. Chapters on yarns and structures support the reader to build the technical understanding that underpins any successful design. Fashion Knitwear Design is written by a team of specialists who deliver Nottingham Trent University's highly respected fashion knitwear design courses, including the only undergraduate degree within the UK to focus solely on the subject.

A perennial favourite among flower-buyers, Tulips is next in the series of Pavilion's successful and stylish floral gardening guides. Spectacular photography, inspirational commentary and no-fuss gardening tips show you that anyone can grow and enjoy tulips at home.

Knitted lace is beautiful, ethereal and eminently achievable by any competent knitter. Written by a passionate lace knitter, this comprehensive book contains a brief history of lace knitting and considers the similarities between the genre from different traditions. There is information on techniques, with over seventy lace motifs and embellishments including making bobbles, beading and how to create the Estonian Nupp. Whilst using traditional motifs, Lace Knitting moves away from the traditional square shawls of the past and focuses on wedding wraps, scarves and throws, as well as household furnishings such as cushion covers. This book is beautifully illustrated and includes a brief history of lace knitting; information about yarns, tools and techniques and a fully illustrated stitchionary, with charts and written instructions. It also includes seven straightforward, but effective projects, all of which can be varied and made more or less complex by the knitter.

The first truly comprehensive analysis of the history, practice, and conservation of painting on canvas.

Let the magic of Christmas inspire your stitching with these 20 cross-stitch patterns, blending the traditional style of France with a charming contemporary simplicity.

Two mindfulness techniques in one book! Color your own origami paper from a selection of 24 perforated pages with hypnotic designs and then follow simple directions to fold 10 origami models.

Stephen Quiller shows readers how to discover their own personal "colour sense" in this book. With the help of his own "Quiller Wheel", a special foldout wheel featuring 68 precisely placed colours, he shows artists how they can develop their own unique colour blends.

"Decorate your home this Christmas with [23] festive designs. Ornaments, garlands, afghans, pillows, angels, snowmen, gift-card holders, and more are included in this book. Designs are made using mostly worsted-weight yarn, plus size 10 crochet cotton and bulky-weight yarn"--Publisher marketing.

100 pages (50 sheets) of different types of artist papers that can be used to create and customize a range of papercraft projects (foldable cards, envelopes, gift-card cards, gift tags, stickers, colouring sheets & postcards and frameable pictures).

Stunning illustrations to colour in, charting the history and heritage of P&O

This book follows on from book one but which is aimed specifically for Left Handed ukulele players, who have little or no knowledge of music but who have always wanted to play a musical instrument.