Decoupage is one of the most popular papercrafts that has re-emerged recently It is a traditional craft that is extremely popular in the US & is growing in popularity in the UK as a result of the trend for upcycling altered art etc It has been given a complete facelift by the appearance on the market of some fabulous papers adhesives & finishing products from companies such as Decopatch & Deco Art It involves gluing papers on to everyday objects to give them a completely new & exciting look It works on all surfaces including card metal wood plastic & glass & is hugely versatile in terms of the looks that can be achieved & the kinds of items you can transform ...

Carolyn Forster who is an expert quilter provides the inspiration for making these simple quilts using a range of lovely fabrics A one patch quilt is essentially a patchwork quilt made from a single repeating shape This is the simplest type of quilt you can make but with carefully chosen coordinating patterns & colours the results can be stunning The book contains 20 projects each using a different-shaped patch; for example there is a rectangle a hexagon a square a triangle a diamond a clam shape an apple core shape & so on The quilts range from those based on a random selection of plain & patterned fabrics to those that use just two or three different-coloured plain fabrics stitched together to form an interesting geometric design On each project page there is a template for the basic shape reproduced at actual size & some basic instructions for arranging the shapes & stitching them together showing some different ways of making a design using colour & pattern Instructions at the start of the book explain how to enlarge the template if you want to make a larger quilt & some basic quilting techniques plus some guidance on how many shapes are needed to make a particular size of quilt This book is a fabulous source of ideas & inspiration for simple patchwork quilt designs that are quick & satisfying to make while also being beautiful ...

Louise Firchau is an expert paper cutter & owner of the renowned online paper cuts company Paper Panda Her gorgeous designs are much sought after & here are twenty of them
- all created by Louise especially for the book & all in her distinctive & exquisite style Each project consists of a full-size template & a photograph of the finished design together with tips on cutting or how to display the finished item & a 1-5 difficulty rating With notes on basic papercutting techniques at the start of the book this is a must-have buy for paper cutters looking for new & original ideas as well as Louise's numerous fans worldwide
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Discover the quick & easy craft of pompom making with 20 festive projects for Christmas 48 pages Mac Donald Alistair ...

Quilling is a traditional papercraft that has been popular for many years This delightful book provides 20 easy yet imaginative designs covering a range of animals such as cats dogs sheep a hippopotamus a fox giraffes & an alpaca &

Includes:: three-dimensional designs The projects are cute & whimsical & quick to make They will appeal to experienced quillers looking for new ideas & inspiration as well as beginners who wish to take up this delightful craft The completed designs can be used to decorate greetings cards picture frames invitations & many other stationery & household items

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Jewellery designer Carolyn Schulz has created twenty imaginative pieces of trendy Steampunk jewellery to make Follow the simple step-by-step instructions to assemble these wonderful pieces & be inspired to invent your own original Steampunk variations Choose from pendants bracelets necklaces brooches rings earrings & many more ...

The latest in the Twenty to Make series Stitched Fabric Brooches shows readers how to create contemporary layered brooches & corsages Textile expert Alex Mc Quade uses a range of materials from linen & lace to buttons & ribbons
- some vintage or recycled
- for her signature look which

Includes:: themes such as birds hearts dogs cupcakes & flowers The book will show how to combine a range of colours & fabrics to beautiful effect & provide alternative suggestions to encourage readers to experiment for themselves



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Frances Mc Naughton shows how to make cute & funny sugar animals for cake decorating using sugarpaste & a few simple tools & techniques First we learn about the simple shapes that are the basis for all the animals & the few basic tools that are needed Then it is staight on to making elephants monkeys pandas lizards dolphins kangaroos & much more The constituent parts of the animals are shown with the step by step instructions & annotated for clarity then each finished animal is pictured in all its splendour Animal lovers will be thrilled to see any of these appealing creatures on top of a celebratory cake ...

Georgie Godbold's quirky wobbly sugarcrafted figures are packed with character! Included in this delightful book on Christmas decorations are instructions on how to make reindeer Father Christmas Mrs Claus an assortment of elves & fairies & much more
- there is something for everyone This fun adorable book contains step-by-step instructions & helpful photographs to help you begin your sugarcraft journey & create lovely sugary things to decorate your home & cakes this Christmas!
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Lifelike flowers & foliage are yours to make with this great book from Lisa Slatter Twenty projects cover a variety of sugar flowers including incredibly lifelike roses lilies & orchids Experienced cake decorator & author Lisa Slatter shows you how to make these wonderful flowers from first principles & simple shapes This book will appeal to everyone from beginners to flower experts with a mix of fantastic & true-to-life flowers & foliage ...