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The Crafter's Guide to Taking Great Photos
by Heidi Adnum

Publisher: Search Press
Edition: Paperback

ISBN 13: 9781844487516

Amidst the sea of handmade jewellry, apparel, housewares, art, and other crafts that populate blogs, websites, and online marketplaces, how do you make your items stand out? The key is great photography. Beautiful handmade items can be undermined by poor or uninspired images that fail to represent their detail and craftsmanship. With this book you’ll learn that you don’t need expensive professional equipment to get quality results. Get simple, practical advice presented with the crafter in mind. Learn to make a lightbox, avoid camera shake without a tripod, how to use natural lighting, and how to capture the detail in your work. Broken down into specific craft areas, you’ll find tips on how to best generate eye-catching images that will help sell your items.

Price: £12.99

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Tilda's Christmas Ideas
by Tone Finnanger

Publisher: David & Charles
Edition: Paperback

ISBN 13: 9780715338650

A seasonal collection of projects using the latest Tilda fabrics and embellishments, including gifts, decorations and cards. The designs include santas, pixies, angels and snowmen, all made in a festive colour scheme. All projects are accompanied by clear instructions, gorgeous photographs and colour illustrations, making them ideal for beginners, as well as more experienced sewers. Popular techniques, such as applique and embroidery, are used, and full-size templates are also included.

Price: £6.99

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Make Me I'm Yours... Christmas
by Various

Publisher: David & Charles
Edition: Hardback

ISBN 13: 9780715338964

This is a festive collection of more than 25 fantastic projects that are modern and stylish, but simple enough to make for the busy Christmas season. It covers a wide range of crafts, from sewing and beading, to card making and cake decorating - everything you will need to create your best Christmas ever. It is packed with step-by-step instructions, beautifully illustrated techniques and handy tips from top designers to make it fun and easy for craft experts and beginners alike. With ideas for festive decorations for your home and pretty gifts for family and friends, each project is simple to make but will be treasured forever.

Price: £9.99

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Martha Stewart's Crafts For All Occasions
by Martha Stewart

Publisher: David & Charles
Edition: Hardback

ISBN 13: 9781446301760

175 Projects and Year-Round Inspiration for Everybody's Favourite Celebrations

Martha Stewart's latest book gives full step-by-step instructions for every technique, catering for everyone from first-time dabblers to the more adventurous crafters. Crafts include greetings cards, decorations and papercrafts, soap making, cross stitch, flower arrangement, papier-mache, jewellery, candy favours, fabric crafts and so much more... a handy UK resources and buyer's guide, and a full rundown of essential tools and materials make this a lasting reference.

Price: £19.99

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Kirstie Allsop: Craft
by Kirstie Allsop

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Edition: Hardback

ISBN 13: 9781444737585

Kirstie Allsopp's love affair with British crafts took off when she renovated her house in Devon. Now she takes to the road on a nationwide tour of the UK to discover and celebrate the things that makes Great Britain a nation of truly great crafters. The projects in Kirstie's book will introduce you to the skills behind our nation's great crafting traditions. The practical and inspiring step-by-steps guide you through, whether you want to make your own jewellery, crochet your own cushions, distress old furniture or create a cosy blanket out of old jumpers, this book is the ultimate crafting bible.

Price: £20.00

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Homemade Gifts Vintage Style
by Sarah Moore

Publisher: Kyle Books
Edition: Hardback

ISBN 13: 9780857830050

Shops and markets selling vintage furniture and trinkets are an absolute treasure trove for anyone looking to inject some character and charm into their hoe without spending a fortune. 'Homemade Gifts Vintage Style' takes this one step further by inspiring you to make or customise your own vintage wares and present them as gifts. Rather than throwing out worn jumpers and blankets, give them a new lease of life by turning them into cute animals for children's birthdays. Instead of ditching cushions that have seen better days, why not transform them into something unique with colourful and eclectic vintage fabrics. Sarah Moore shows you how with step-by-step photographs accompanied by simple instructions. Projects can be sewn by hand or accomplished with one simple stitch on a sewing machine so are suitable for all abilities. With their colourful vintage look these projects make the perfect gifts for any occasion - so lovely that you'll have to resist the temptation to keep them for yourself.

Price: £16.99

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Christmas Crafting in No Time
by Clare Youngs

Publisher: Cico Books
Edition: Paperback

ISBN 13: 9781907563782

Take the stress out of the festive season with Christmas Crafting in No Time, where you will find 50 beautiful projects that have maximum impact but take little time to make. As time is always at a premium during the holiday season, Clare Youngs has developed a beautiful collection of Christmas essentials. There are five chapters covering a wide range of different crafting techniques – from papercutting and papier-mache to embroidery and sugar crafting – which take inspiration from different festive cultures and traditions. With designs for tree decorations, hand-made gifts, Christmas cards, gift wrap ideas and more, this book is a must-have to help you enjoy the holiday season. Every project comes with clear step-by-step instructions and beautiful illustrations, meaning anyone can have a go at making something elegant.

Price: £14.99

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Stitch It: Home
by Melody Lord

Publisher Country Bumpkin Publications
Edition Paperback

Separated into 4 categories including living, dining, bed, bath and personal, Stitch It: Home shows you how to embellish every day items with 23 simple but stylish designs. Dress a lampshade in sparkling beads for a glamorous touch, adorn a table runner with a celebratory swirl of streamers and embroidered fireworks, make gorgeous gifts of soap sachets and lavender bags, personalise clothing using DIY covered button kits and more.

Price: £12.99

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Remake Restyle Reuse
by Sonia Lucano

Publisher GMC
Edition Paperback

ReMAKE ReSTYLE ReUSE offers beautiful options to the bland sameness of our everyday items. This book calls upon us to “remake” what we already own into the lovely items we crave. Using easy craft techniques - such as embroidery, painting, stamping, and stenciling - the book delivers 40 projects for transforming plain dishes, linens, storage containers, mirrors, and much more. There are simple step-by-steps, designs to trace or photocopy, and beautiful colour photographs to accompany each piece.

Price: £11.99

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Last Minute Gifts
by Taylor Hagerty

Publisher GMC
Edition Spiral Bound

We all know the feeling: you need a thoughtful gift, but you’ve only got an hour to come up with something unique. No problem! Here are more than 30 attractive options that take 60 minutes or less to make, including linens, paper crafts, jewellery, home décor and gift and card holders.

Price: £7.99

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Mixed Mania
by Debbi Crane

Publisher Interweave Press
Edition Paperback

Mixed-media artists Debbi Crane and Cheryl Prater share their enthusiasm, humor, materials, techniques, and projects to make mixed-media art accessible and appealing to the masses. Featuring tips and tricks that seasoned makers will find innovative but those new to artsy-crafting will find attainable, Mixed Mania shares all the ingredients readers need to know to get their creative juices flowing. Divided into three main sections, Mixed Mania takes an unstuffy approach to a range of techniques including art quilts, painting, collage, bookbinding, assemblage, drawing, image transfers, sewing, doll making, scrapbooking, keepsake art, and decoupage.

Price: £14.99

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Compendium of Celtic Crafts
by Various

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

Drawing on the timeless appeal of Celtic art and design, which has attracted artists and craft workers for centuries, this book shows how Celtic themes can be applied to a range of contemporary crafts. Beginning with Celtic illumination, this chapter guides you carefully through the intricacies of Celtic design, showing you how to construct and decorate a selection of knotwork, spiral, key and zoomorphic patterns. The next chapter covers the basic principles of Celtic lettering and decoration, and this is followed by chapters on jewellery making using Celtic knotwork designs, glass painting and paper crafts. In every section, the materials and equipment you need are carefully explained, and there are clear, step-by-step instructions guiding you through a broad range of projects. This is a fantastic practical resource that will appeal to anyone inspired by the world of the Celts, whether they are absolute beginners who wish to learn a new craft or more experienced craft workers who want to learn more about Celtic design.

Price: £12.99

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Wedding Favours
by Michelle Powell

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

What could be better than personalised wedding favours for your big day? This book gives you instructions for twenty stunning projects, and ideas for twenty more variations.

Price: £4.99

Stitch, Cloth, Paper and Paint
by Angie Hughes

Publisher Search Press
Edition Hardback

Angie Hughes' book is a comprehensive guide to making enchanting mixed media artefacts, which will delight both beginners and advanced crafters.The book includes an extensive techniques section that leads into the three beautiful projects.Step-by-step photographs and accompanying text take even a novice through to producing wonderful works of art.Numerous variations and alternative designs will provide inspiration for even veteran crafters.

Price: £14.99

Crafting Creativity
by Colin Salter

Publisher Infinite Ideas
Edition Paperback

Are you stuck in a rut when it comes to being creative? Making time in your busy life to nurture your inner artist may seem indulgent, but rediscovering your creative side can be hugely rewarding and relaxing. Discover the benefits of applying a dollop of creative thinking to your life with the help of Crafting Creativity. Inside you'll discover:How to understand colour and use it most effectively;Clever tips for finding inspiration in the natural world;How climbing out of your creative comfort zone can do wonders for your work;What to do when inspiration strikes unexpectedly;How to make the time you need to craft creatively.The inspiring ideas contained inside Crafting Creativity will enable you to awaken your artistic streak and create beautiful and truly individual pieces.

Price: £14.99

The Persistence of Craft
Edited by Paul Greenhalghe

Publisher A & C Black
Edition Hardback

In this breathtakingly illustrated book a wide selection of authors - makers, curators and art commentators from all over the world - look at studio crafts from woodworking, ceramics and glass to jewellery, metalworking and textiles. They discuss factors ranging from philosophical considerations like ethnicity, tradition and Post-modernism, to practicalities such as the development of new techniques and equipment.

Price: £34.99

The Savvy Crafter's Guide to Success
by Sandra McCall

Publisher North Light
Edition Paperback

Experienced crafters – the ones who make their living at making, selling and teaching crafts – are constantly answering questions such as "What did you do before this?" and "How did you start making a living and how can I get that job?" For many crafters, selling their art and teaching others how to do it full-time is just a dream. The Savvy Crafter's Guide to Success guides crafters through the maze of the world of crafting with pertinent information on how to build and maintain a craft business; how to teach the best arts and craft classes; how to write regularly for craft/home publications; how to get your designs sold; plus explains the ins and outs of the business of crafts. In addition, the book features profiles and interviews with a diverse range of crafters who have found their own way to building a successful crafting business.

Price: £14.99

Wedding Crafts
by Catherine Risling

Publisher GMC Publications
Edition Hardback

Today’s bride is always looking for innovative ways to put her personal stamp on every part of the wedding, to create a day filled with fun and unusual touches. She’ll find plenty of great ideas, inspiration, and projects in this bright and glorious collection, as festive as the event it celebrates. It's all here, from 'save the date' notices to flowers and favours. Fashion beautiful bird’s nest place cards, embellished with tinsel, candied almonds, and guests’ photographs. Decorate tables with bead-encrusted pens, hand-designed toasting glasses, and a paper flower centrepiece. These 40 fabulous items are not only easy and quick to craft (important for the busy bride) but also beautiful.

Price: £7.99

The Complete Book of Retro Crafts
by Suzie Millions

Publisher GMC Publications
Edition Paperback

Anyone feeling nostalgic, longing for the handmade and interested in going retro can stop right here! This is the definitive guide to the fun and quirky world of retro crafts, written by a diva of the style. It’s jam-packed with history and wonderful images from vintage pamphlets, collections, and flea market hunts. Everything memorable is included, from the ridiculous to the sublime, along with the lowdown on collecting and creating a crafting group. Forty retro-inspired projects run the gamut from glitter frames and matchbox purses to bottlecap men and teacup ladies, plus lovable Plastic Flower Pixies; the Sparkling Sputnik and its desk-top compadre, the Beauty Orb, amongst exciting others. Variations and creative suggestions will keep readers inspired.

Price: £8.99

The DIY Bride
by Khris Cochran

Publisher GMC Publications
Edition Paperback

From choosing a delicious menu to assembling the guest list, hundreds of details go into planning a successful wedding. The DIY Bride helps brides put their stamp on the big day without breaking the bank. Written by the creator of the indispensable Web site for wedding crafts, DIYBride.com, this fun, easy guide showcases unique, easy-to-do craft projects that range from beautiful handmade announcements and invitations to personalised favours, magical honeymoon scrapbooks and much more. Kris Cochran includes valuable cost-comparison sidebars that clearly detail the huge savings involved. She also shows brides how to involve their friends and families in the project-making process, making this a fun journey for all. The DIY Bride is an essential purchase for any woman who dreams of an unforgettable wedding.

Price: £11.99

Junk Beautiful
by Sue Whitney and Ki Nassauer

Publisher GMC Publications
Edition Paperback

One person's rubbish is another's treasure. That's a fact of life that the ‘Junkmarket gals’ know only too well. Through their shop, Web site junkmarketstyle.com, and tireless touring, Sue Whitney and Ki Nassauer have helped countless devotees transform junk into one-of-a-kind furnishings and accessories. Working their magic on every room of the house - from kitchen to home office - they present conversational case studies that introduce the clients and explore their needs. With characteristic humour in tow, they take readers through each renovation adventure, from shopping for recycled materials to the actual construction projects. The girls also include complete materials lists, plus paint chips and fabric swatches, so that everything can be recreated down to the last delicious detail.

Price: £12.99

Bent, Bound & Stitched
by Giuseppina Cirincione

Publisher North Light
Edition Paperback

Readers will be inspired just by flipping through the pages of this beautifully designed book. In addition to good-looking projects, there are techniques – many of them.Readers will learn to bend and shape wire into letters and other doodled shapes, use a tracing wheel and acrylic paint to add a "sewn" texture to papers, make hinges from rubber stamps, combine vintage photos with shrink plastic, and much, much more.With 20 easy to follow step-by-step projects, each paired with a bonus variation project, Bent, Bound and Stitched is overflowing with inspiration.Beautiful photographs showcase Cirincione's unique and popular style of artwork, with broad appeal for collage artists, stamping enthusiasts and the mixed-media crowd.

Price: £14.99

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