Archive for the ‘Arts & Crafts’ Category
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
Synopsis
The twenty-first century has seen an explosion in all kinds of crafting. The rise and rise of knitting as a cool pastime has led to circles and clubs springing up everywhere from New York to Notting Hill and alternative craft-fairs are fast becoming a weekend institution as ever more people are reclaiming these age old hobbies and asserting their individuality through making stuff. “Making Stuff” is an eclectic craft book for the new millennium. It is a testament to a trend that is only going to get bigger. Whether you are a seasoned crafter looking for new ideas or a novice with a penchant for gaffer tape, this book is for you. Utilising both traditional craft materials and thrifty finds, this book gathers together (more…)
Tags: Alternative, Book, Craft, Design, Interior, Making, Paperback, Stuff
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
Box Contains
2 x Thread art plates5 x Different colour thread rollsDetailed instructions
Follow the simple steps to make beautiful geometrical patterns using different coloured thread. Reuse the base to make different patterns. The fun is unlimited! Contains 2 thread art plates, 5 different colour thread rolls and detailed instructions. Use the suggestions to apply the thread arts to different mediums to make a variety of craft projects. 8 Years +
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Tags: Thread
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
![Card Craft with Joanna Sheen (including Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer, Pretty Paper Craft Vol 1, 2, 3 [2007] [DVD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51qbvqojRBL._SL500_AA300_.jpg)
Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer, Pretty Paper Craft Vol 1, 2, 3
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Tags: Autumn, Card, Craft, including, Joanna, Sheen, Spring, Summer, Winter, WITH
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
Review
A fascinating book which will inspire everyone, whether as a practical guide or just a brilliant read. There are things here which I have always wanted to try out – and now I can! (Miranda Krestovnikoff, presenter of BBC’s Coast )A wonderfully informative catalogue of the kind of knowledge we are losing but would be wise to preserve. (Zac Goldsmith, environmentalist )This is a great book which everyone should read. Although some of these crafts may be associated with a bygone era, they are as relevant today as they have ever been and there is something for everyone to learn. Hours of amusement! (Jimmy Doherty, presenter of BBC’s Jimmy Doherty’s Farming Heroes )It’s a treasure… a lovely book, full of fascinating info (more…)
Tags: Crafts, Hardcover, Lost, Rediscovering, Skills, Traditional
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
Have great fun making fantastic bracelets for you and your best friends. Use the step-by-step instructions to create lots of different bracelet designs using the threads, ribbons and assorted beads included. For ages 5 years and over.
Box Contents
40 x Pony beads40 x Star and heart beadsFoam flower shapesBraiding threadRibbonElasticInstruction leaflet
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Tags: Bracelets, Crayola, Friendship, Kits, Project
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
Create Glitzy Glass jewellery that’s easy to make and magical to wear.Bright shiny pebbles which magnify designs and can be made into a bracelet, pendant or ring.Simply stick the groovy designs onto the base of the pebble or be adventurous and paint your own for a really funky look.
Box Contents
silver plated braceletpendantring8 glass pebbles6 paintspaintbrushprinted designsgluecolour instructions
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Tags: Adams, Glass, Glitzy, John
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
An easy to do kit for children to make fridge magnets and badges for themselves. The kit contains one mould with 6 designs and includes all the materials they need to make 6 badges or fridge magnets, including plaster and paints, magnets, glitter and brooch pins.
Box Contains
1 x Mould with 6 designs1 x Paint strip6 x Magnets2 x Pins1 x Paint brushFine quality plasterGlitterDetailed instructions
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Tags: Fairy, Glitter, Mould, Paint, Plaster
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
Review
“Wow-here’s a bumper book of crafts to keep you inspired in 2010 and beyond!” “Curl up with this scrumptious book and dream up your next crafty project.” –Papercraft Inspirations
“Katherine Clemow replies ‘I can highly recommend the Encyclopedia of Crafts by Martha Stewart (£19.99, David & Charles), which is a comprehensive book on crafts. Each one of the 416 pages are packed with beautiful, inspirational images and clear instructions on how to do everything from etching, silk-screening and tin-punching, working with beads, wires, glass and a whole section on shell craft.’” –Period Living & Traditional Homes
“An inspirational A-Z of more than 30 crafts, with projects and techniques for each” – (more…)
Tags: Crafts, Detailed, Encyclopedia, Endless, Guide, Inspiration, Instructions, Martha, Stewart's, WITH
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
A sturdy plastic chest containing EVA foam shapes, sequins, coloured thread, chenille pipe cleaners, activity paper, wiggly eyes, glitter, lollipop sticks, tissue paper and an instruction sheet for 10 projects
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Tags: Attack, Chest, Craft
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
Make and decorate greetings cards, door hangers, bookmarks, a gift bag and a secret treasure box with felt pens and 20 shimmering foil sheets. Sketch a design using the magic glue pen or choose from 35 foam 3D stickers and roll over the colourful foils using the roller. Comes with a special workstation. It’s funky, easy and quick to do.
Box Contents
1 WorkstationSpecial rollerColoured greeting cardsEnvelopes35 x Foam shapes3 x Cardboard sheets6 x Felt tip pens20 x FoilsQuick glue penColour gift bagColour instructions
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Tags: Adams, Creative, Foiling, John
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