62 Bookstand Stock your shelves with the latest craft-related book releases MINI CROCHET By Catherine Hirst £14.99 9781800656413 CICO Books Working with fine yarn and the tiniest of hooks, expert craft teacher Catherine Hirst brings you ideas from miniature cakes, dainty flowers that double as brooches or hair accessories, festive decorations for the Christmas tree and even tiny beads to create your own crochet Jewellery. We say: Irresistibly tiny, this is crochet at its most enchanting. HEARTFELT CRAFTS TO MAKE AND GIVE By Laura Nightingale £20.99 9780764370663 Better Day Books Felt is a soft, colourful, and affordable material that’s perfect for beginners. And, with just a few simple supplies and the expert guidance of designer Laura Nightingale, you’ll be able to transform it into adorable decorations and practical home accessories that are sure to be loved for years. Inside the book, you’ll learn how to choose felt, cut and shape it using the provided templates, and master 10 simple embroidery stitches. You’ll also find step-by-step instructions and beautiful photos for 18 projects, including faux houseplants, cozy coasters, cute party banners, a bird mobile, a trinket dish, a zip pouch, and more. We say: You’ll be amazed at all you can stitch with one material! Crochet Felting STAMPING ON WOOD By Katja Falkenburger £27.99 9780764371394 Schiffer Craft Want to create decorative wooden keepsakes without breaking a sweat? Expert designer Katja Falkenburger shows you everything you need to know about stamping wood by hand. The only tools you need are chisels, stamps, and a mallet. Wood stamping is exciting because, unlike metal or paper, wood does not offer a uniform background; the natural design elements found in wood, such as grain, color gradients, cracks, or annual rings, can be incorporated into your stamped-wood creations. This book focuses on stamping techniques that’ll inspire you to make your own stamped creations that bring out the inherent beauty of the wood. We say: By following the techniques outlined in this comprehensive volume, you’ll be able to create your own stamped-wood craft and enhance the beauty of any wooden object! Stamping
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