In this unauthorised biography of Dame Edna Everage acquired for an unprecedented advance & in spectacular secrecy her long-time manager & the man who was there from the very beginning Barry Humphries takes a behind-the-scenes no-holds-barred look at an icon of our times. Superstar swami confidante & advisor to royalty Hollywood stars & international political leaders Dame Ednas life has catapulted her from her humble Moonee Ponds beginnings as a suburban housewife to the most elite social & artistic circles in the world. Who would have thought that this modest Australian woman could achieve so much from London to Louisiana to New York to Tokyo? Who could have anticipated her global fame? Barry Humphries certainly didnt. Dame Edna may not like this book but Barry knows everything
- the who the why & the where
- & in this much-anticipated work for the first time he reveals all. This exhaustively researched account of Ednas roller-coaster life is essential reading for scholars female achievers fans of Dame Edna & those who feel that behind the fairytale career lies a darker & more sinister story...

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25 alluring & stylish ideas for making your own designer necklaces & chokers bracelets & bangles brooches & pins. Crocheted & Stitched Jewelry is packed with alluring & stylish ideas from Japanese textile artist Emi Iwakiri for making your own designer necklaces & bracelets corsages & hair accessories scarves & belts. Using traditional Japanese crochet techniques these adorable designs include ribbons beads bows & even scraps from your sewing box. There are stunning ideas here to suit every occasion from a classic cream silk pearl necklace
- the perfect accessory for that little black dress
- to a vintage-style floral belt made from old cashmere sweaters. Try making a luxurious beaded collar to add a touch of glamour to any outfit an elegant linen flower to wear in your hair or as a corsage or a fun multi-coloured pompom bracelet for a modern striking look. All the projects are guaranteed to bring an element of Eastern style to your wardrobe. Whether you want to create original jewelry for yourself or to give as presents you are sure to love Emis gorgeous Japanese designs. & once you have mastered her simple basic techniques you will be able to create your own bespoke pieces in no time.

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Susie Vaughan offers a fascinating step-by-step description of how to make a delightful selection of strong natural-looking & colourful baskets mostly using materials which have been gathered from hedgerows woods & gardens. Firstly she covers the few tools required then goes on to give a detailed illustrated description of materials which can either be gathered from the annual prunings of a wide selection of bushes or those which are farmed & can be bought from specialist suppliers. Her detailed step-by-step description of making a basket is accompanied by numerous diagrams & full-colour photographs to help explain the finer points of detail. She then explores variations in design both of the shape of the basket & the alternative weaving patterns that can be employed to make the finished work that much more special. Finally a superb gallery of photographs of finished baskets is included to provide you with ideas & motivation to go on to more adventurous projects. ...

From heirloom memories to unique journals albums & altered books or simple tag books for your kids
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This title helps to learn how to make flag books star books accordian books & more. Decorate them with stamping collage stitching & embellishments. This innovative step-by-step guide offers simple & challenging ideas & crafters will love the colourful projects & great designs. This is an innovative practical guide containing all you need to know to create unique decorated books. ...

This important book forms part of the Handmade in Britain partnership between the V&A & the BBC. Published as the culmination of a year-long season of programming over three series it explores the history of making in Britain looking across all media within the decorative arts. Handmade in Britain expands on the programmes featuring key objects & makers in the V& As collection as well as contributions from contemporary practitioners. It traces Britains status as an unsophisticated importer of luxury Renaissance goods to becoming one of the leading worldwide exporters of decorative arts by the end of the nineteenth century & discusses present-day making
- particularly the relationship between industrialized & craft-based processes & practice. It also shows how the history of making in Britain is not a London-centric story but one of regional centres across the country often suited to different manufacturers for specific reasons. Like the programmes the book takes each tradition in turn looking at ceramics metalwork wood textiles & stained glass.
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The Handmade Loaf is a collection of recipes personal stories & photographs that capture the breads & home bakers of Europe. Over 80 recipes many of which are inspired by the bakers profiled look afresh at traditional methods & ingredients. Their blend of history & innovation will appeal to the experienced baker but also to a generation ready to discover the simple pleasure of baking their first crisp loaf at home. Shot in real time with bakers caught on film as the dough is mixed & the bread taken freshly from the oven the photographs place the reader right beside the baker showing the detail to help us understand perfectly how breads are created. ...

First determine the right price for every item not too expensive & definitely not too cheap. Whether the product is beaded jewellery or felted slippers illustrations or tote bags author Kari Chapin helps crafters determine cost of goods market competition & the pros & cons of wholesale & retail sales. If the price is right customers will buy. Then it's on to selling. The boom in indie craft fairs & sites such as Etsy (' Your place to buy & sell all things handmade') is providing artisans with an ever-expanding marketplace for handcrafted items. Chapin demystifies every venue. She explains the guidelines that craft fairs impose on exhibitors the typical yearly calendar of shows & how to start a new craft fair. For the crafter interested in online sales there are tips on styling & propping crafts for photographs & technical explanations of how the most popular Web marketplaces run. Traditional brick & mortar consignment stores are still very good options for many crafters. Chapin explains how to approach shopkeepers & build strong relationships. Wrapping everything up with media advice & tips on how to get the word out The H&-made Marketplace" is the sales & marketing bible that today's crafters need." ...

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Includes:: tips from the author on everything from where to find salvage parts to surviving music

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Handmade Packaging Workshop" explores innovation design & the beautiful aesthetic of handmade packaging. Packed with tutorials case studies inspirational work & profiles of practitioners the book follows a logical learning structure beginning with an understanding of tools & materials through inspirational examples from successful designers to a final section with tutorials on the skills needed to execute packaging design as well as advice on how to set yourself up as a professional. Sections two & three form the main focus of the book comprising a host of case studies that are organized by type of packaging element whether labels boxes or bags or recycled & reusable elements such as fabrics & wraps. Within each case study icons & captions identify whether the packaging has been handmade from scratch h&-finished contains handmade elements or simply draws on the handmade aesthetic. The final section offers tutorials that show the reader how to create a repeat pattern a box template screenprint labels & so on. In addition profiles & interviews offer an understanding of the challenges faced by industry professionals." ...