The appeal of papercutting is that anyone can try it the equipment is cheap & the results are stunning. All you need is practice ...

A cute collection of Christmas gifts & decorations from Tilda craft designer & bestselling author Tone Finnanger. Choose from over 25 Tilda sewing & papercraft projects including stockings gift bags wall hangings cards decorations garlands & wreaths. Everything is at your fingertips with illustrated instructions & full-size templates for every design. Tilda dolls
- Learn how to make toys with helpful instructions to guide you through tracing cutting turning out stuffing & sewing. Create adorable Tilda angels snowmen penguins reindeer gingerbread men mice & santas for friends & family or to decorate your home. Then give your characters their own personality with facial details & co-ordinating clothing & accessories. Decorations
- Use festive applique designs to decorate wall hangings & personalise them by embellishing with beads buttons ribbons & embroidery stitches. Sew some fabric gingerbread men for your tree make a penguin wreath for your front door or decorate the fireplace with an irresistible snow angel garl&. Gifts
- Make your gifts truly special by presenting them in handmade gift bags boxes & stockings. Create simple handmade cards & gift tags to accompany them with painted Christmas motifs or paper designs. There are even pretty paper cornets for sweets to keep the kids happy!


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This is a must-have collection for anyone who loves to create a cross stitched card or keepsake to mark lifes important celebrations. Over 200 charted designs offer tremendous variety both in subject matter & project choice. When you have time stitch one of the many cards or a memorable keepsake; make a quick-to-stitch card or tag when you need something now! Full instructions are given for making the cards & tags as well as keepsakes such as a photo album ring pillow & gift bag. ...

A cute collection of springtime gifts & decorations from Tilda craft designer & bestselling author Tone Finnanger. Choose from 25 Tilda sewing & papercraft projects including toys gift bags wall hangings cards decorations garlands & accessories. Everything is at your fingertips with illustrated instructions & full-size templates for every design. Learn how to make toys with helpful instructions to guide you through tracing cutting turning out stuffing & sewing. Create adorable Tilda bunnies lambs hens geese & good witches for friends & family or to decorate your home. Then give your characters their own personality with facial details & co-ordinating clothing. Sew some pretty fabric eggs for an Easter wreath make flowerpot hares to sit on the windowsill decorate glasses with embroidered fabric wraps or make a cute bunny wall hanging to display all year round. Use themed applique designs to decorate your projects & personalise them by embellishing with beads buttons ribbons & raffia. Create pretty potholders tea cosies & egg cosies to give as Easter gifts or to use in your kitchen. Make your gifts truly special by presenting them in a handmade bag or a fabric egg box & create simple handmade cards & gift tags to accompany them. ...

A whimsical collection of 30 fun sewing & papercraft projects from Tilda craft designer & bestselling author Tone Finnanger. Have fun creating bunnies cats birds frogs snails dragonflies & bumblebees & then give your cute characters their own personality with rosy cheeks & sweet little fabric noses. Make Tilda garden angels with pretty sun hats to sit among plants on a windowsill or sew them together to create a garl&. Make an adorable frog wreath to hang on your wall sew a helpful snail pincushion or a treehouse key holder. Learn applique techniques by adding bird birdhouse & dragonfly motifs to cushions table mats coasters blankets & bags. Experiment with painted motifs & stencilling to create fun signs & picture frames. ...

Provocative & enlightening Richard Sennetts The Craftsman" is an exploration of craftsmanship
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Originally published in 1931 this book formed part of The Craftsman Series which aimed to give secondary school age children an insight into 'the development of constructive activities in the sphere of material things'. James Nasmyth (1808-1890) was a Scottish engineer who made an integral contribution to the industrial revolution through the invention of the steam hammer. The text is comprised of extracts from the complete version of The Autobiography of James Nasmyth (1883). These extracts offer an engaging account of Nasmyth's life & work beginning with his early experiences & moving through his major achievements as an engineer. An editorial preface glossary & illustrative figures are also included. This is a highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in Nasmyth mechanical engineering & books for schools. ...

Tormented every morning by leopard & bullied by crocodile the clever little chameleon decides to play a trick on them. He manages to get the better of his two oppressors without them even knowing how he did it! This is the story of why Crafty Chameleon changes colour & hides when he hears you coming. ...

Impress your friends & loved ones with your cake-decorating skills by using this fun & fabulous collection of ingenious cupcakes. Ideal for a wide range of celebrations the 30 unique cupcake projects cover a vast range of popular themes. No prior knowledge is needed as all the basic techniques are fully explained & beginners will be amazed by the fantastic professional-looking results they can achieve with the help of the step-by-step colour photographs featured throughout. Learn how to make basic cupcakes shape & make models from sugarpaste make buttercream & royal icing & use a variety of piping techniques amongst other things. ...

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