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Paperback. Condition: Good. This volume helps readers reproduce the look of stained glass, through the craft of glass painting. Transparent paints combine with piped "liquid leading" from a tube to create a wide variety of desirable objects made from glass, plastic or acetate.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Lavishly presented in a very portable format, these astonishing creations include popular flowers such as roses, lilies, gerbera and orchids. Simple steps explain how to make each of the illustrated flowers, and an image of the unassembled constituent parts helps to make each project clear and simple.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Parents who struggle to find balance on the roller-coaster ride of raising teens are led through calming daily reflections in this handy, self-affirming guide written>by a parent>for parents. To make it easy for people with busy schedules, each reflection is only one page long, and subjects cover everyday topics like family humor and musical tastes to larger contemplations including loss, teen sexuality, and drug abuse. Readers are encouraged to abandon their attitude that child raising is a process that flows solely from parent to child and to instead think of raising children as a flowing interaction between parent, child, and other family members.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Designer and TV personality Helen Levien transforms plain outdoor items into stylish decorative pieces for the garden in this colourful, inspirational book. Step-by-step photographs show how to achieve the effects.'.

Paperback. Condition: Good. This is an abridged edition of "The Art of Painting on Silk: Volume One". It sets out the techniques and methods, together with examples of simple projects to try out.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Joy Aitman's presents a fresh and original guide to scrapbooking with great ideas for cropping and mounting photographs, simple lettering, decorating pages and embellishing. She packs a whole lot of information into the book, showing quick, effective ways to create artistic layouts using simple, imaginative skills. Ideas range from adding borders, frames and motifs to decorative techniques with craft stickers and eyelets. Templates are included along with many tips on the materials to use and how to develop ideas.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Pam Leach is an experienced jewellery designer and maker, and has run Beads Direct since 2010. Here she shows readers how to make 20 stunning jewellery items with brightly coloured rubber bands, some using just a hook, and others using a special loom.

Paperback. Condition: Good. A beautifully illustrated collection of decorative Victorian patterns and motifs - patterns, motifs, borders and frames. These classic designs can be used by craftspeople, artists, needleworkers and all those interested in creating their own original ideas and projects.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Renowned sugarcrafter, Frances McNaughton shows how to create sensational fairies from readily available ingredients.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Inspiring stories from adults about critical moments, relationships, and mentors that have made immeasurable differences in their lives.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A wide range of cultural competence is addressed in this creative resource for raising diversity awareness in teenagers. With a comprehensive approach that incorporates a variety of learning styles and skill levels, the three sections include personal-awareness activities for those with little exposure to diversity issues, a section for building cultural awareness around a particular topic, and practice activities for trying out new relationship-building methods. Each activity invites participants to examine their attitudes and behaviors about diversity and make the lesson tangible with group discussion. More than 20 reproducible activity sheets and scripts provide group leaders with hands-on tools and ready-to-use lesson plans, and a section on facilitation techniques helps program leaders guide sensitive discussions.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. With one foot still in the childish, fun-loving, game-playing stage and the other foot cautiously stepping into a world of more choices and greater responsibilities, fourth-sixth grade students will light up at this creative collection. The 61 activities blend guidance, wisdom, and the practical skills of building assets in their changing lives with engaging fun. …

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Inspiring stories from adults about critical moments, relationships, and mentors that have made immeasurable differences in their lives.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Written by the author of "Polly Pinder's Party Cakes" and "Herbs in Pots", this book contains illustrations for a number of paper projects such as windmills, simple origami models, mobiles, gift wrap, and tags and puppets and dolls. Polly uses old wallpaper samples, magazine cuttings, choclate boxes and other disposables for these creations. …

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Written by the author of "Polly Pinder's Party Cakes" and "Herbs in Pots", this book contains illustrations for a number of paper projects such as windmills, simple origami models, mobiles, gift wrap, and tags and puppets and dolls. Polly uses old wallpaper samples, magazine cuttings, choclate boxes and other disposables for these creations. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. Putting a difficult situation in perspective, this hands-on guide explains why youth abuse drugs, how to identify signs of substance abuse, and how to deal with the difficulties of this destructive behavior. This book includes a thorough list of the substances youth are most likely to abuse--including over-the-counter drugs and inhalants--and reproducible handouts that itemize the effects of each drug. Several scenarios are discussed, such as when a student admits to using drugs; when a student says a friend, sibling, or parent uses drugs; when to call a social worker; and when to call law enforcement. Teachers, counselors, and parents can all benefit from the helpful advice in this realistic look at working with kids and drugs in the 21st century.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Want to learn how to crochet? Make a granny square on-the-go, and at only 50 cents a pattern. The simple techniques have lasted for decades and now they are trendier than ever. With endless color and size variations, creating these hip squares is fun and easy. They can be used like building blocks and combined with other squares to make original projects and gifts, or used to embellish larger items. This book will show how to create 20 different squares, including flower patterns, interpreted in different colors and yarns to create a kaleidoscope of effects. Also included are projects that show the reader how to make their squares into a simple baby blanket, arm warmers, a purse, a pin cushion, a mug cozy, and a stylish pair of boot toppers.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. A comprehensive guide to drawing the natural world from plants and landscapes to domestic and wild animals by master artist and best-selling author, Giovanni Civardi.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Draw 28 amazingly cute kawaii-style characters in just 8 easy stages.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Learn how to make charming cards, pictures, jewellery, a bird and even a figure from wool.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 'I particularly like the notes that accompany the demonstrations.tips for creating the big brush skies and all those elemental techniques that help so much to build pictures of interest and diversity. I recommend you to buy this book and keep it close to your armoury of paints and brushes.' Leisure Painter.…

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. Tempted to start painting but not sure where to start? Learn how to paint beautiful watercolour flowers using just 3 colours, 3 brushes, a plastic palette and a watercolour pad. This book will build your skills through easy exercises, starting from the simplest of tulips and working up to a stunning rose. Clear advice and step-by-step photography will show you exactly what to do at each stage. No drawing necessary ? you can simply trace and transfer the basic drawings from the finished paintings, which are shown at full size.  Colours used: cadmium yellow pale, ultramarine blue and permanent rose. Brushes used: Round brushes size 10 (Large),  size 8 (Medium), and a size 4 (Small).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. 'I particularly like the notes that accompany the demonstrations.tips for creating the big brush skies and all those elemental techniques that help so much to build pictures of interest and diversity. I recommend you to buy this book and keep it close to your armoury of paints and brushes.' Leisure Painter.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Learn how to make charming cards, pictures, jewellery, a bird and even a figure from wool.

Paperback. Condition: Good. In-depth expert teaching makes this a comprehensive guide to acrylic painting, drawing on the expertise of three respected and well-loved artists. There is a wide variety of styles and subjects shown and step by step photographs show how to paint 10 beautiful paintings.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Tempted to start painting but not sure where to start? Learn how to paint beautiful watercolour flowers using just 3 colours, 3 brushes, a plastic palette and a watercolour pad. This book will build your skills through easy exercises, starting from the simplest of tulips and working up to a stunning rose. Clear advice and step-by-step photography will show you exactly what to do at each stage. No drawing necessary ? you can simply trace and transfer the basic drawings from the finished paintings, which are shown at full size.  Colours used: cadmium yellow pale, ultramarine blue and permanent rose. Brushes used: Round brushes size 10 (Large),  size 8 (Medium), and a size 4 (Small).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Drawing on the timeless appeal of the Celts, this book brings together a broad range of contemporary crafts and shows you how to apply Celtic art and design to jewellery making, glass painting, paper crafts and more. Vibrant designs, stunning projects and clear step-by-step photography make this a rich and inspiring resource for craft workers of all abilities.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. It is suitable for both beginners who wish to familarise themselves with acrylic painting, and more advanced artists who are looking for new ways to express themselves. Whether you prefer traditional or more experimental painting, this book seeks to present a broad range of styles and techniques, and to offer the reader a quick and uncomplicated entry into the world of acrylic painting. After an overview of paints and how they work, there follows an exhaustive section on materials, which describes all the paints, mediums, grounds, brushes and other tools that are available to the acrylic artist. The next section covers colour theory and a wide variety of techniques, and in the final part the authors present examples of how these techniques are used in portraiture, still lifes and landscape painting. The authors' aim is to give the reader a step-by-step guide to painting a picture and to offer them background theory and knowledge as and when their interest deepens.…