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. ...

A love of HOME is Cherrys philosophy & at the heart of everything she does. Covering all aspects of homemaking & lifestyle from her own stunning house in West Sussex Cherry Menlove presents a host of inspirational ideas to make your home feel special to you & your family. Including cookery crafting design gardening & re-upholstery Cherry is the expert at transforming a house into a cosy warm & happy home. In this beautifully illustrated book Cherry transports you into a world of homemade luxury teaching you everything from how to create a patchwork quilt to baking delicious cupcakes & hosting the perfect childrens party. With 12 self-contained & easy-to-follow chapters Cherry will show you that preparing for any occasion can be inspiring adventurous but most of all simple. ...

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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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." ...

This creative handmade card has a 3D present with sparkles an ribbon on a white background in lilac & cream with the message &8216; Happy Birthday&8217; in silver on the front. The message inside this card reads &8216; With love & best wishes&8217;. The card comes with an silver envelope ready for posting. Approximate

Dimensions 14.5 x 14.5cm. Warning this card is not a toy & is unsuitable for children under 36 months. Contains small parts.

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This book is a general guide to printmaking by h&. Comprehensive & innovative this practical introduction ranges from potato prints to multi-colour linocuts; from collage to screenprints; from prints made with pipe cleaners & burger boxes to three-dimensional indented sculpture. The advantage of the techniques covered are that they do not require expensive equipment or much space & are suitable for all age groups. Easy to follow for the beginner Handmade Prints also offers invaluable insights for the experienced printmaker. All the methods described require little specialised equipment & can be carried out at home on the kitchen table. They can be accomplished at many levels of expertise: in an artist s professional practice; as a school or college activity; or by enthusiasts of all ages to make unusual inventive artworks or to transform home decor. The text is clearly written & highly illustrated with work done by people of all ages. ...