Origami Humans Kit - Customizable Paper People! (Full-Color Book, 64 Sheets of Origami Paper, Stickers and Video Tutorials) by Marc Kirchenbaum

$19.99 AUD

Category: Origami & Paper

Celebrate humanity in all its quirkiness with this entertaining collection of paper models Master paper artist Marc Kirschenbaum celebrates humanity with his whimsical new collection of customizable paper people. These twelve unique characters can be customized in endless ways--you can even attach your photo or a frend's The models are easy to fold, ranging from origami beginner to intermediate levels. The fun really begins as you add details to transform each person into one-of-a-kind origami crafts The following characters are included: The Dog Walker: There are many origami dog models--only this one comes with a built-in leash The Superhero: No capes Okay, one cape. Up, up and away The Construction Worker: Squeezing the attached drill makes the bit go up and down The Businessperson: The attached case has a space for small papers (and other surprises you may wish to place inside) The Weightlifter: One barbell, or two? You decide The Baker: The apron is adjustable--which is good news for bakers who like to sample their own wares The Guitarist: A player who is at home with everything from classical to rock The Skier: Once you attach the skis and poles, this character is ready to hit the slopes The Tennis Player: Can also be a racquetball, squash, ping pong or badminton player The Golfer: Can also be turned into an ice hockey or field hockey player The Kayaker: The kayak has built-in oars, which your character really rows The Baseball Player: Just like the game, this model is trickier than you expectOrigami Humans is a fun way to interact with friends and family and, because everything you need is included, can be used virtually anywhere. This origami kit comes complete with: 64 sheets of double-sided folding paper in two sizesA step-by-step origami instruction bookDozens of accessory stickers Online "how-to" videos ...Show more

Knitted Safari: A Collection of Exotic Knits to Make by Sarah Keen

$29.99 AUD

Category: General

Experience the thrill of seeing the 'Big Five' by embarking on a safari of the knitted kind from the comfort of your armchair. Sarah Keen's latest book is packed full of fabulous safari animals to knit, as well as a jeep to take you on your imaginary adventure of a lifetime. Inside you will find 25 anim als including elephants, lions, a rhino, leopard and buffalo as well as flamingos, chimps, a zebra, hippos and anteater. The projects are fun, safe and washable. Choose your favourites or make them all and be able to entertain children for hours while they learn about these wonderful creatures. If you are a novice knitter, or simply need to brush up on your skills, you will find a Techniques section at the back of the book explaining everything you need to know to make the projects. AUTHOR: Sarah Keen is passionate about knitting, finding it relaxing and therapeutic. She discovered her love of the craft at a very early age – her mother taught her to knit when she was just four years old and by the age of nine she was making jackets and jumpers. Sarah now works as a freelance pattern designer and finds calculating rows and stitches challenging but fascinating. She is experienced in designing knitted toys for children and also enjoys writing patterns for charity. This is Sarah's ninth book for GMC Publications. SALES POINTS: • 25 safari animals and a jeep to knit • New from bestselling craft author Sarah Keen • Suitable for novice knitters 200 colour photographs ...Show more

Out of This World Paper Airplanes Kit by Takuo Toda; Andrew Dewar; Kostya Vints (Illustrator)

$19.99 AUD

Category: Origami & Paper

Fold and launch world record-setting paper airplanes! Paper plane aficionados watched in awe when Takuo Toda launched his Zero Fighter and set the current Guinness World Record for longest paper airplane flight duration. This landmark kit marks the first time this celebrity paper airplane designer's mo dels have been published outside of Japan--and his fans have been waiting! Toda is a legend with his own museum, where he exhibits his more than 700 original airplane and spaceship designs--including many award-winners. In this paper airplane kit, Toda shares his 12 best designs, including his Zero Fighter and three signature space shuttles. The 12 models in this kit include: The Stag Beetle The Shooter The Icarus The Jupiter Space Shuttle And the world-record holding Zero Fighter! These high-performance papers have folding lines already printed on them, so they are easy for anyone to create. No glue or other materials are needed--everything is right in the box! This origami kit includes: A 64 page full-color book with step-by-step instructions Tips on aerodynamics and flying 12 original designs 48 sheets of airplane folding paper ...Show more

Air and Space Origami Kit by John Szinger

$19.99 AUD

Category: Origami & Paper

Fly high with realistic paper models of some of the most astonishing aircraft and spacecraft ever designed! The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum hosts seven million visitors annually--a testament to our enduring fascination with flight. Noted origami artist John Szinger has created this uniq ue collection of paper airplane and rocket models inspired by real life flying machines. Let your imagination soar with 14 original designs, including: A Supersonic Transport, recalling the golden age of commercial hypersonic travel The Space Pod, designed to safely return astronauts to earth through the intense heat of re-entry A graceful Hot Air Balloon--make several to create your own miniature ballooning festival An elusive Flying Saucer--try as they might, the government can't conceal this one A sci-fi inspired Art Deco Rocket with exaggerated fins and sleek lines And many other thrilling origami air and space models! Air and Space Origami Kit contains everything you need to create high quality air and space models: A colorful 64-page step-by-step origami instructions book 14 exciting air and space origami projects 48 sheets of double-sided, custom designed folding paper 185+ Colorful Stickers Each model comes complete with a set of interesting facts about the vehicle, as well as detailed step-by-step instructions showing you how to fold it.Air and Space Origami Kit is perfect for aspiring astronauts and origami beginners of all ages! ...Show more

Clay - Contemporary Ceramic Artisans by Amber Creswell Bell; Keith Brymer Jones

$60.00 AUD

Category: Handcrafts

Ceramics is back in a big way, experiencing a steady surge of interest and popularity not seen since the 1970s. The return to the handmade, driven by our increasingly digital lives, means there are now more makers, sellers, and collectors than ever. There is also a new desire for unique objects made by hand and the imperfections associated with the marks of the maker. Pottery captures this authenticity in ways no other medium can. From decorative pieces to the beautiful but functional, to sculptural works pushing the boundaries of the medium, Clay surveys the rich creative output of fifty of the top studio potters from around the world. It is a celebration of a new generation of artisans working in clay, a snapshot not necessarily of what is happening at the elite gallery level but rather a behind-the-scenes look at unique and eclectic offerings, both functional and sculptural, from small studios around the world. ...Show more

Organic Embroidery by Meredith Woolnough

$42.99 AUD

Category: Embroidery/Sewing

Meredith works with a unique form of embroidery, creating sculptural artworks with a domestic sewing machine and water-soluble fabric. Her ethereal embroideries explore and celebrate the beauty of nature, inspired by the patterns and structures and forms of coral, leaves, and shells. Her artwork is brea thtaking, and now for the first time Meredith offers crafters and fiber artists a lesson in how to use the "organic embroidery" technique. Look behind the scenes of her art process, from the initial field work sketching and research that inspires her designs, to the production of her embroidered sculptures. She guides you through 12 creativity-prompting activities to help you begin your own mastery of this method. Join in this stitched celebration of nature's beauty. Try these simple but highly versatile techniques yourself, and apply them to your own artistic creations. Book jacket. ...Show more

Guerrilla Kindness and Other Acts of Creative Resistance by Knight (Editor); Sayraphim Lothian; Betsy Greer

$39.99 AUD

Category: General

#1 Amazon New Release ─ Resistance CraftsCraftivism can be your voice of resistance: Craftivism is a non-threatening form of activism that gives people a voice when they feel voiceless and power where they feel powerless. It is an international movement for our time and noted Craftivism expert Sa yraphim Lothian has put together the first-ever tutorial book on craftivism.In Guerrilla Kindness artist, scholar, activist, and YouTube art teacher Sayraphim Lothian gives you an introduction to the art of craftivism, and provides a brief history of creative resistance. This master craftivist shows you how to make and use various crafts for political and protest purposes including: EmbroideryCross stitchKnittingStencilingDecoupageStampingand much moreJoin us in the Craftivism movement: Craftivism is a growing worldwide movement in which hand crafted works are being used to highlight political issues, creatively engage in activism, and encourage change in the world. Craftivists employ their works to open a space for people to be introduced to issues and to broaden the discussion surrounding them. While it might seem that this most colorful movement began recently, creative resistance has been with us for centuries around the globe, and craftivism and makers stating their mind through the medium of art is here to stay. ...Show more

Stylish Dress Book: Wear with Freedom by Yoshiko Tsukiori

$19.99 AUD

Category: Embroidery/Sewing

Japanese style has long been admired for its grace and artistry. Add to that a sense of fun, and you have the "Stylish Dress Book." Complete with stunning full-color photos, this book gives you instructions and pull-out patterns for 26 relaxed and comfortable yet elegant dresses and tops--pretty, timele ss pieces that can be worn year after year, by women of all ages and sizes. The detailed diagrams and easy-to-follow instructions take you step-by-step from layout to finished garment. The no-rules looks pictured in this book are perfect for today's carefree fashion sensibility and will inspire you to have fun with fabric and style. ...Show more

Pick Up a Pen : Draw and Doodle With Every Kind of Pen by Frances Moffatt

$19.99 AUD

Category: General

D Is for Doodling by Chellie Carroll

$14.99 AUD

Category: Painting/Drawing

D is for Doodling is a modern take on doodling and design, with gorgeous graphic-style artwork to inspire the imagination.From a starting point of simple shapes and outlines, you can produce striking, stunning art as you embellish, decorate, colour and complete the page. On the opposite page, a beautifu l image provides patterns and techniques for inspiration. Each themed section is accompanied by an inspiring quote; chosen from an international array of writers on topics such as trees, mountains and flowers. ...Show more

How to Draw Unicorns and Other Cute Creatures by Lulu Mayo

$14.99 AUD

Category: Painting/Drawing

Learn to draw unicorns and a whole host of cute animal characters in Lulu Mayo's unique and quirky style, using simple shapes and 5 easy-to-follow steps. From a cuddly panda and a jolly llama to a chilled-out sloth and a unique unicorn, there are 30 drawing exercises to complete.This book will show the reader how to draw quirky, cute animals in a wonderfully easy and inspiring way. Step-by-step, illustrator Lulu Mayo will explain how to draw various creatures by using simple shapes, such as circles, ovals, rectangles and triangles, and how to add adorable details. The book contains 30 of these doodling exercises, featuring animals such as rabbits, owls, foxes - not forgetting unicorns! Its easiness, simplicity, and quirkiness will resonate with animal lovers, artists and doodle enthusiasts of all skill levels and ages. Absorbing and fun, it will ignite doodler's curiosity and inspire them to experiment creatively. ...Show more

250 Japanese Knitting Stitch Patterns by Hitomi Shida - The Original Pattern Bible from Japanæs Most Famous Knitting Guru by Hitomi Shida; Gayle Roehm (Translator)

$29.99 AUD

Category: Embroidery/Sewing

250 Japanese Knitting Stitches contains the original collection of knitting stitches first published by Hitomi Shida in 1996. Copies of the original Japanese edition have been jealously coveted by knitters around the world, and now Tuttle Publishing brings you this classic in English for the first time Hitomi Shida's previous work, the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible was released by Tuttle in October 2017 and has already been purchased (and tested) by thousands of avid knitters who are thrilled to discover a treasure trove of elegant and intricate new patterns. 250 Japanese Knitting Stitches was Hitomi Shida's first effort and, like its successor, is filled with her highly original and beautiful designs and variations on knitting classics. Translated and introduced by veteran knitting instructor Gayle Roehm, the best-known teacher of Japanese knitting in America. Roehm guides knitters through the particulars of the patterns and explains how to execute the stitches. This knitting reference book features the following: Stitches designed for borders and edgings Beautiful cable stitches, both simple and elaborate Elegant popcorn stitches from fine to bold Multiple variations on individual patternsShida's finished projects are a wonder to behold and accomplished knitters will brave even the most daunting of stitch patterns to create them. Filled with 250 distinctive and inventive patterns--with a stitch diagram and photo for each pattern--this highly anticipated book is destined to be on every knitter's bookshelf. ...Show more