Crafting Books

You Can Draw Manga Chibi Characters, Critters & Scenes shows how to draw in the chibi style using simple steps and easy-to-find art tools. Also included are tips and techniques for designing your own chibi creations!You can dr…

Punch Needle is one of the hottest trends in needlecraft right now. It's fun and its fast! With 25 quick and easy punch needle designs, this book is great way to learn the craft or challenge yourself with a new design idea. This t…

This bright and colourful title is the ideal activity book for creative kids ages 8 and up. The step-by-step instructions are easy to follow and each project ends with a photograph of the finished piece so the reader can see clear…

Rock Art! is the ultimate guide to painting eccentric art on rocks!This book makes it possible for anyone to create extraordinary art projects and crafts with ordinary rocks. The first part of the book will give you tips as to how…

Natalie Ranae taught readers the basics of designing macrame in her first book, Macrame at Home, and now she is back to teach next-level macrame projects. Just as Natalie created large-scale, chic macrame pieces for spas, such as …

Woodworkers interested in wood-burning will build their skill level through these three step-by-step projects for beginner, intermediate, and advanced burners. They will learn how to prepare wood surfaces before burning, how to tr…

Rock art is showing up everywhere-on Etsy, at craft shows, online and on hidden "kindness rocks" around your neighbourhood. And the good news is you can do it yourself! Just look in your own back garden, a nearby beach or the loca…

Whittling is more than just a way of busying idle hands - it is a pastime for those who love the texture of wood and a way of life for those who feel a special connection between people and trees. This beautiful and practical guid…

This is an essential beginner's guide to classic alphabets, with over 40 projects and 400 photographs and artworks. It helps you how to master the art of calligraphy, from simple letters in black ink to illuminated lettering in go…

Discover the art of macrame with 11 projects perfect for the beginner and more advanced alike. Projects and techniques have fully illustrated step-by-step instructions that make learning macrame quick and stress free! With project…

Be inspired by this fun compilation sketchbook of four favorite volumes from Quarry Books' 20 Ways series! Designed to offer artists, designers, and doodlers a fun and sophisticated collection of illustration fun, each spread feat…

Get the pocket guide to embroidery that everyone's talking about - A sixty-four page mini book perfect to take on the go! With over thirty essential embroidery stitches, this all-in-one reference is ideal for hand stitchers, crazy…

Be inspired and delighted by Collage Workshop for Kids, a colorful art instruction book on collage techniques for children—made in cooperation with The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art.Collage Workshop for Kids pairs essays b…

Little Book of Pyrography makes it easy to learn the creative craft of woodburning! All that aspiring beginners need is this book and an inexpensive wood burning tool to start adorning wood, gourds, leather, paper and more with be…

Easy to start, simple to learn, and fun to do, punch needle is relaxing as it is gratifying! With just a few affordable tools, materials, and Beginner's Guide to Punch Needle Projects, anyone can enjoy the art of punch needle. Fea…

How to Cross Stitch is the perfect starting point for all those wanting to learn this rewarding and accessible craft. This simple-to-follow project-based book takes you through the basic techniques of how to cross stitch. Each tec…

Watercolour is a wonderful medium, but it does sometimes seem to have a "mind of its own," refusing to do quite what is required. The keys to success are good planning, constant practice and a thorough understanding of your materi…

Created by one of Japan's most popular artists, this book provides detailed and complete instruction for illustrating fun and appealing characters and elements that celebrate life. The author's special and distinct style is simple…

Create over 30 cute, felted friends with this easy-to-use needle felting book.There's something for everyone in this book and all the projects are easy to make. Even experienced felters can pick up tips on how to work with new col…

Beautifully illustrated with a covetable rose gold foil cover, Modern Calligraphy is a step-by-step workbook for those wanting to learn this super trendy form of lettering. Written by Lucy Edmonds, the founder of Quill London, the…