Mexico’s love of celebration is well known, and cartonería, a kind of papier-mâché art, produces the objects that are essential to Mexican holidays and festivals, including Day of the Dead, Holy Week, and Christmas. Just about everyone knows what a piñata is, but few understand that it is part of an entire branch of traditional handcrafts. With more than 120 photos and bilingual English/Spanish text, here is the history of the craft, how it is woven through Mexican culture, and how the craft is growing and changing. Learn about the traditional objects made with the technique and their importance to Mexican culture. Look inside the studios of several artisans and consider not only the craft's strongholds in Mexico City and Celaya, Guanajuato, but also other areas in Mexico where it is expanding in creativity. A variety of artisans (more than 50 artists, museum directors, and other experts) help identify who the main drivers of this folk art are today, its relevance to modern Mexican culture, and where it is headed.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 192

Dimensions: 178 x 255 mm

Publication Date: 28-11-2019

Leatherworking is a craft that is becoming more and more popular and is a hobby that you can get started without making any big expenditure or investment. Besides, it is fun! You can make unique, durable, and sustainable leather products on your kitchen. In a follow-up to his previous book, Practical Leatherwork, hunter and professional outdoorsman Carsten Bothe guides you with richly illustrated step-by-step instructions through sewing techniques, preparing and manipulating the leather, and eight beginner, intermediate, and advanced leatherworking projects, including a leather barbecue apron, dice cup, book cover, canteen, and more. Learn techniques like the saddle stitch, baseball stitch, and how to sew chamois leather, as well as the tools you'll need for tooling, dyeing, wet molding, and sewing. Then you can take the skills you've mastered and create your own stunning sewn leather crafts!

Bind: hardback

Pages: 112

Dimensions: 175 x 230 mm

Publication Date: 28-11-2022

Featuring the work of dozens of talented artists, this richly illustrated and redesigned sequel to Purchia and Rooney's Fairy Homes & Gardens further spurs the imagination with images and stories of more than 50 new fairy dwellings. Fairies―those mythical sprites of folktales and daydreams―are an enduring source of fascination to humans. Designing, creating, and maintaining fairy dwellings and gardens has become popular as an artistic endeavor, family activity, or form of meditation. Published in 2014, Purchia and Rooney's Fairy Homes & Gardens has transported thousands of readers to the magical realm of fairy gardening. In the ensuing years, fairy homes and gardens have become much more than a fleeting trend, establishing a perennial pastime for people of all ages. A treasure trove of ideas, this inspiring follow-up features • images and stories of more than 50 new projects that encompass a wide variety of fairy dwellings―communities, cottages, houses, castles, chalets, and other serendipitous structures; • creations by more than two dozen of the most talented and innovative artists creating fairy environments; • a special chapter on fairy accessories, including furniture, doors, swings, and the other creature comforts fairies appreciate; • an appendix spotlighting plants that are ideal for incorporation into fairy gardens; and • a foreword that tells the story of Florence Griswold Museum's wildly popular Wee Faerie Garden event. Appealing to fairy enthusiasts and nature lovers of all ages, this book provides bold inspiration to help readers embark on a creative and relaxing pursuit that takes them directly into the world of fairy magic.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 144

Dimensions: 171 x 203 mm

Publication Date: 28-04-2024

The most-playful animals on the sea floor are looking for places to hide and stay out of danger. Do you know which animal takes shelter among the tentacles of sea anemones? Can you find the seahorse's ideal home? Play with the pieces and the lift-the-flaps to discover each animal's hideout as children develop small motor skills and foster hand-eye coordination.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 10

Dimensions: 191 x 191 mm

Publication Date: 31-03-2021

Do you love the look of fancy letters but think they are too hard to draw? Think again! Everyone's favourite art teacher, Mrs. Arnold, is back with another super-fun guide that breaks popular art techniques down into bite-sized lessons. In this newest book, Mrs. Arnold will teach you how to draw 18 different alphabet styles! Trust her -- you can do it! The book is conveniently organised into three main lettering styles: classic art deco letters, fancy cursive letters, and fun bubble letters. Each alphabet has step-by-step lessons and room to practice drawing right in the book. Once you master a main alphabet, you can move on to your choice of five variations on the style. It's the easiest way to learn lettering. So, whether you are decorating a scrapbook, making a cute card to send to a friend, or just playing around, youll be able to pick the lettering style that's right for you. BONUS: Also included in the book are 40+ step-by-step drawing exercises and lessons on how to put together complete compositions.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 176

Dimensions: 216 x 254 mm

Publication Date: 28-04-2023

Through the eyes of 10-year-old Benjamin Giroux, being odd is different, and different is a good thing. This is what the then fifth-grader hoped to convey in his poem, beginning every few sentences with "I am," about what it is like to live with autism. Inspired by a school assignment, Benjamin's raw and emotional words poured out onto the page, but when he feared they were not any good, his parents shared the poem with friends and family. Little did they know that it would go viral and end up inspiring thousands of strangers who identified with him to share their support. Now for the first time, Benjamin's iconic poem "I Am Odd, I Am New," comes to life in this lovingly illustrated picture book with a foreword written by the National Autism Association. So whether you know the poem, or it is new to you, discover how Benjamin's honesty will reassure children of all ages that it's okay to be different.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 32

Dimensions: 203 x 267 mm

Publication Date: 26-10-2021

Learn to make leather creations that you and your family and friends will love to use. From a cuff bracelet to mittens, a protective tablet case, or a smartphone case with a secret pocket to hold a credit card, all projects radiate an appealing style and boast clever design features. What makes it easier? All the projects are made using your sewing machine. You'll discover that sewing leather can be almost as easy as sewing fabric. Learn about the other tools you'll use, and the techniques. Next, follow the instructions and the clear patterns, and you're on your way to success with a tablet envelope, braided tote bag and change purse, fish-scale-pattern clutch bag, pearlescent shoulder bag, Navajo-style purse and cuff, envelope-style purse and smartphone case, moccasins, cat shoulder bag and fox change purse, mittens, and even a backpack for toddlers. Most of the projects can also be made in faux leather materials. Difficulty levels are marked, so you can choose the projects right for you.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 96

Dimensions: 255 x 230 mm

Publication Date: 29-11-2019

Imagine being able to weave overshot along the length of your cloth with just one shuttle or being able to weave terry cloth towels for your bath. All this and more is possible on just four shafts by using a supplementary warp. Back by popular demand, this sought-after book hasn't been available for a long time. The revised and expanded edition features nearly twice as many projects as the original book, with five all-new projects and a new weaving structure. Handweavers will learn weaving expert Deb Essen's easy warping method, how to turn drafts for one-shuttle weaving, and Deb's tips and techniques for warping a supplementary draft successfully. Once you have the warping down, weave any of the projects using the weave structures Deb teaches you. Each project explores a different supplemental warp structure, from turned overshot and monk's belt to Bedford cord and even velvet. And no second back beam is required for your loom!

Bind: hardback

Pages: 144

Dimensions: 215 x 280 mm

Publication Date: 29-11-2022

Luxury is defined in this stylish look at over 70 examples of ultra-high-end architecture, automobiles, timepieces, and lifestyle products. In this collection of all-new objects of desire, nearly 300 images showcase the talents of some of the world's most creative designers―some instantly recognizable, others up and coming: • Maserati • Aston Martin • Jaeger-LeCoultre • Ralph Lauren Timepieces • Coates Design • House + House Stunning photos range from "machines for living," such as highly engineered houses, cars, and watches, to fine household objects, electronics, and appliances, all accompanied by information about the concept and brand. From electric hypercars to a showstopping glass pool table and a Ferrari-engine-inspired espresso machine, these pristine objects exist in a rarefied realm, offering their owners the ultimate in comfort, performance, and aesthetic pleasure.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 288

Dimensions: 229 x 304 mm

Publication Date: 28-04-2024

Geraldine is an energetic, spirited second-grader with a passion for inventing. When the class bully picks on Geraldine and her friends one too many times, Geraldine devises a plan to teach him a lesson. Sorting through her parents' old gadgets and gizmos, she finds exactly what she needs to create the perfect anti-bullying shield. She and her friends work together to create something that shows the bully exactly what he looks and sounds like when he picks on other kids. Will it be enough to make him stop?

Bind: hardback

Pages: 32

Dimensions: 224 x 224 mm

Publication Date: 31-03-2021