Kreativitet

Strik et par vanter med denne samling af traditionelle lettiske mønstre. Vanter fraLetland byder på 50 projekter – ikke kun vanter, men også mere enkle halvvanter og pulsvarmere, så selv strikkenovicen kan skabe smukke, traditionelle accessoires til vintergarderoben.Strikkede vanter har altid spillet en vigtig rolle i Letlands kultur, hvor vanter i flere århundreder var den mest normale gave, man kunne give ved særlige anledninger. Og det i en sådan grad, at det blev forventet, at en brud forærede et par hjemmestrikkede vanter til alle sine bryllupsgæster.Mange tillagde vanterne magiske kvaliteter, og de fleste af de traditionellemønstre indeholder symboler fra lettisk mytologi. Hvert mønster har derfor sin egen betydning og sin helt egen historie, som du kan udforske ved hjælp af bogens afsnit om symboler og deres betydning.Vanter fra Letland fanger ikke blot essensen af landets rige tradition for vantestrik, men viser også, hvordan du kan bruge disse traditionelle designs sammen med en moderne garderobe.

Bargello is trending! Stitch some colour into your life with 15 attractive projects.

Elsker du at brodere, men mangler ny inspiration, så er denne bog lige noget for dig. Der skal ofte ikke meget til for at fremstille personlige og sjove dekorationer. Med nål og tråd kan man simpelthen skabe de mest fantastiske broderier, og med udgangspunkt i de frie sting giver denne bog dig et bredt udvalg af ideer hertil. Lad skaberglæden og broderilysten indfinde sig – kun fantasien sætter grænser. I bogen finder du både stingforklaringer samt monteringsforslag til alle viste idéforslag. Om forfatteren Louise Lerche brænder for broderi og har broderet siden barnsben. Hun er uddannet med en professionsbachelor i tekstildesign, -håndværk og formidling og underviser både børn og voksne i broderi. Louise Lerche har tidligere udgivet broderibøgerne Skal vi være pennevenner og Broderi - med juledrys.

From one of the most popular project channels on YouTube comes a how-to book on building things that go boom. Grant Thompson, "The King of Random," has created one of the most popular project channels on YouTube, featuring awesome videos such as How to Make a Laser Assisted Blowgun and AssassinΓÇÖs Micro Crossbow. He currently has almost 10 million subscribers, posts 5 times a week, and averages over 40 million views a month.Partnering with Grant is Ted Slampyak, the artist behind the #1 New York Times bestseller 100 Deadly Skills.52 Random Weekend Projects: For Budding Inventors and Backyard Builders is a guide that enables ordinary folks to build an impressive arsenal of projects. These crafts combine some of GrantΓÇÖs most popular projectsΓÇöMatchbox Rockets, Pocket Slingshot Super Shooters, Proto-Putty, Ninja Balls, Mini Matchstick Guns, The Clothespin Pocket PistolΓÇöwith many new ones, providing clear instructions on how to build them step-by-step.Broken down into Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced sections, 52 Random Weekend Projects is loaded with truly amazing projects, including:- Mousetrap Handgun- Mini Solar Scorcher- Air Vortex Canon- Air Mounted Skewer Shooter- Paracord Bullwhip- Bottle Cap Party Whistle- Ninja Stress Balls- Tablecloth Parachute- Skyblaster SlingshotAnd many more!

The Organic Artist for Kids teaches kids how to make their own art supplies, as well as beautiful art, from the natural world.

As mending clothes becomes more popular in relation to the upsurge in environmentally sustainable fashion practices, Hikaru Noguchi's cult darning guide arrives in its first ever UK edition, making the basic techniques easy to grasp for crafters and non-crafters.

This is a resource for fiber farmers, ranchers, contract grazers, weavers, knitters, slow-fashion entrepreneurs, soil activists, and conscious consumers who want to join or create their own fibershed and topple outdated and toxic systems of exploitation.

The sixth coloring book from Sweden's coloring book sensation Karlzon is a whimsical collection of stunning portraits. Each spread features a person and an animal who share a connection; coloring book enthusiasts will love her hybrid approach to portraiture and wildlife.

Strikkerens mønsterhåndbog giver dig 250 moderne og traditionelle mønstre af Maria Parry-Jones – fra de mest enkle i ret og vrang til de mest komplicerede gobelinmønstre.Dette imponerende mønsterbibliotek indeholder en bred vifte af mønstre fordelt på otte kapitler: Ret og vrang, rib, snoninger, bobler, hulmønstre, flerfarvestrik, gobelin og et afsluttende kapitel, der viser, hvordan du kombinerer de syv foregående mønsterkategorier med perler og pailletter.Hvert mønster er afbilledet som strikkeprøve og forklaret med et letforståeligt diagram. Hvis du ikke er vant til at strikke efter diagram, skal du ikke gå i panik: Maria Parry-Jones indleder bogen med at forklare, hvordan du læser dem, og sidst i bogen finder du en oversigt over de anvendte symboler. Når du først har lært teknikken, er diagrammer nemmere at følge end tekster, fordi de gør mønsteret visuelt og nemt at huske. Du skal blot tage det trin for trin.

This is a large size 'bible' of 600 different weaves of loom. It is organised by type, from basic 4-shaft structures to block drafts and double weaves, providing a wide range of herringbone, twill, zigzag and diamond designs.

A guide to creating anime characters and scenes, offering all the secrets of anime drawing that make characters look complete. The instruction is in-depth and accessible.

A complete, in-depth manual that explains everything one needs to know about drawing jewelry.

Celebrated survivalist Laura Zerra provides you with step-by-step instructions on making your own knives in A Modern Guide to Knifemaking.

Sting og sømme fra alverdens lande samlet under ét. Forsting, korssting, fladsyning, spansk kontursøm, richelieubroderi, hardangersyning, slavisksøm, franske knuder, gamle, danske hvide syninger samt patchwork og quiltning.  En klassiker for den syglade.

Vogue Knitting The Ultimate Knitting Book is a comprehensive guide to the world of knitting, written by the experts at Vogue. Published in 2018 by Sixth & Spring Books, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in the craft. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the basics of knitting to more advanced techniques, making it suitable for knitters of all levels. The author, a seasoned knitting expert, shares her wealth of knowledge and experience in an easy-to-understand manner, making this book an invaluable resource for both beginners and experienced knitters alike. Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve your skills, Vogue Knitting The Ultimate Knitting Book is the perfect companion to guide you on your knitting journey.

"An almanac of do-it-yourself projects for cheap, healthy living with a punk rock sensibility"--

A book that's more than a book. Turn its pages (made up of varying and beautiful papers) and indulge in the acts of reading, savoring illustrations and inspirational quotes, creating papercrafts and colouring pages

The fourth coloring book collection from Sweden's coloring book sensation. Introducing the newest addition to Hanna Karlzon's beloved collection: Seasons Coloring Book. This hardbound volume boasts 96 pages of Karlzon's intricate designs, season by season. Hanna Karlzon has an art teaching degree from Umeå University, and has run her own business as a freelance designer since 2013. Seasons is her third coloring book series. She lives in Umeå, Sweden.

Young and old all over the world love the colouring books published by Dokument Press. This new title: Graffiti Style Coloring Book features improved paper and format. Use your markers and paint on both sides of the page without bleeding. The Graffiti Style Coloring Book covers a range of styles from naive, playful lettering to razor-sharp wild styles. Cover artist is the legendary Copenhagen graffiti writer Cave. All illustrations are original artworks made by experienced graffiti kings worldwide. Explore the medium, be creative, make an impact and immerse yourself in the world of graffiti.

Choosing colours for a crafting project can be daunting and creating colour palettes is a design task in itself but textile designer Karen Barbe's explanations makes it a fun and enjoyable part of the process

This follow up to the first Paint by Sticker book (91,000 copies in print!) offers crafters of all age's new creative and meditative pastime, featuring 12 iconic paintings rendered in "low-poly" style. Readers of all ages can recreate works from the world's greatest artists like Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Vermeer, one sticker at a time!

A stunning guide and vibrant pattern collection of 25 new patchwork and needlepoint projects, from renowned color expert and quilt and fabric designer Kaffe Fassett. Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of flowers, Kaffe Fassett's Bold Blooms invites crafters to explore the behind-the-scenes process and fascinating design methods used to create Kaffe's bold fabrics and modern color palettesfrom ';sketching' with fabric swatches to creating mood boards and renderings to sewing visually striking quilts. Featured throughout are 18 new quilt patterns and seven new needlepoints. Ideas bloom on each page as eye-catching artwork, inventive quilt designs, needlepoint canvases, and bold ribbon patterns grow from concept to completion.Renowned for his use of color, Kaffe creates unique palettes from nature and his surroundings to create color ';moods'from neutrals and soft pastels to rich, dark tonesand he shares his design ideas, practical quilting advice, and needlepoint techniques useful to both novice and seasoned crafters throughout these colorful projects. With an emphasis on patchwork and needlework, the inventive designs and fresh color palettes translate to many creative disciplines ranging from mosaic, beading, fiber arts, embroidery, floral arrangements, and home decor. Accessible to quilting and sewing beginners and experts alike, the lively floral designs on each page are sure to inspire and send readers off on a color-filled creative journey, offering something for makers of all skill levels. Also available from Kaffe Fassett: Kaffe Fassetts Simple Shapes Spectacular Quilts, Kaffe Fassett: Dreaming in Color, and Kaffe Fassett Quilts Shots and Stripes.

This unique colouring book features immersive aerial views of real cities from around the world alongside gorgeously illustrated,Inception-like architectural mandalas. Artist Steve McDonald's beautifully rendered and detailed line work offers bird's-eye perspectives of visually arresting global locales from New York, London, and Paris to Istanbul, Tokyo, and Melbourne, Rio, Amsterdam, and many more. The adult colouring book's distinctive large square format offers absorbingly complex vistas to colour, the crisp white pages are conducive to a range of artistic applications, and a middle margin keeps all the artwork fully colourable. Complementing the cityscapes are a selection of mind-bending labyrinthine architectural illustrations for still deeper meditative colouring adventures and imaginative flights of fancy.

Make your art primal! Go back to a time when birch bark, charcoal, clay, wood, and everything in nature were your materials, and be inspired doing so.

Presents a complete fashion school for drawing and painting fashion figures, garments, and accessories for aspiring fashion illustrators and designers. Designed for newcomers and improvers, this title shows them how to construct the head and figure, compose for impact, and use all available media.

The definitive guide to knitting and one of the most requested out-of-print books for years, this edition is fully revised and updated.

Lovely Danish porcelain figurines by the Dahl-Jensen company are showcased in this first and superb reference for collectors. Celebrated designer Jens Peter Dahl-Jensen worked for the Bing & Grohdahl company before founding his own firm in 1925. He modeled new sculptures, particularly creating a wonderful series representing models from the Far East, which he produced as figurines in the early days of the companys growth. Later, he acquired the works of other artists to enlarge the model collection. Of the almost 400 figurines the factory produced, Dahl-Jensen himself sculpted about 280. All the known figurines made by the company are included, arranged in both numerical and subject matter order, for easy reference. Over 350 color photographs display the natural wildlife and charming people that occupy this high quality line of sculpture. They are growing in popularity among collectors and presently are surprisingly affordable. Current values are reflected in the captions.