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Discover the absorbing art of green-wood carving with Samuel Alexander's skills, projects and techniquesand his reflections on whittling in a busy world Whittling is an immersive and peaceful form of woodcarving which rewards calm focus with beautiful objects. Samuel Alexander shows how to responsibly source fresh green wood, introduces the basic techniques for using your knife, and demonstrates how to carve unique objects. But, sharing his own story, he also reveals the other benefit that whittling can bring you: a time of happy focus that's free from pressure and profoundly relaxing. After covering the basics of how to get started, you can work through a range of step-by-step projects at your own pace. Working with the grain, you'll create tactile curves and textures, slowly revealing the character of each piece as you whittle. Samuel's projects progress in difficulty to challenge your new skills, and include brushes, simple buttons, household hooks, a toy car, an apple ornament, spoons, vases, and beads. Finally, he shows how to finish the keepsakes you've whittled with oil, and how to maintain your tools. Throughout the book, Samuel's thoughtful prose also encourages you to find another state of mind as you whittle, and discover the deep calm which arrives as you focus on small movements and personal creativity.

Give new life to your favorite jeans with these simple techniques and inventive designs: upcycle, restyle, reimagineand rescue precious fabric from landfill Jeans are the most loved staple of everyone's wardrobe, and yet denim is one of the most resource-intensive fabrics. As a result, the iconic pair of jeans has fueled the upcycling trend from fashion houses like Ralph Lauren and Givenchy to eco-conscious young people sewing at home. All are pushing boundaries with cool new ideas that give new life to their favorite denim. From denim expert Janelle Hanna, this practical book brings together ingenious repairing techniques and repurposing ideas. Your favorite jeans can be patched, visibly mended, reworked into a new fashionable style, or even cut up to form a completely new garment or accessory. Whether you want a tote bag, a bucket hat, or a fresh new cut in your trousers, Janelle's designs will show you how to rescue good denim from landfill and give it a better future. And you'll discover that there's nothing more satisfying than turning something old into something new!

Bestselling author-illustrator Marion Deuchars now takes her beloved bird through a daily workout in the natural sequel to Yoga for Stiff Birds The perfect gift for anyone who prefers to be charmed—not bossed—into exercising. In this natural follow-up to the bestselling Yoga for Stiff Birds, Marion leads Bob the Bird through his daily workout. From holistic 10-minute workouts to more specific routines that focus on different parts of the body, her quirky characters and delightful hand-lettering bring a humor that stands out in this popular category. Say goodbye to workout dread and master the essential steps to fitness with a smile on your face. If this bird can do it, anyone can!

Embark on an epic voyage of discovery, in one thousand puzzle pieces! In this fabulous puzzle, collage artist Maria Rivans celebrates Darwin's journey with a glorious selection of its sights - from the giant tortoises of the Galapagos to the fossils of the Andes and, of course, the Beagle herself. Giving the puzzle an extra dimension, an accompanying booklet identifies the fauna included and reveals the stories behind the images chosen for the puzzle.

Conjure thrillingly sinister scenes with more than 1,000 surprising images From memento mori to día de los muertos, nothing inspires more than the imagery of mortality, and this book supplies collage artists with all they need to explore that spellbinding topic. Make shadowy skeletons dance before ruined churches, lilies bloom against apocalyptic cloudscapes, or serpents wind through empty eye sockets—there’s no limit to the visions you can conjure. Every title in the Cut Up This Book series has all the imagery you need to create an infinite variety of surprising artworks. There are backgrounds, textures, and more than 1,000 lively images—ready for you to cut out and juxtapose in expressive new ways. Just bring scissors, glue, and your nightmarish reveries.

Imagine mind-bending new worlds and express your creativity with more than 1,000 surprising images From the same team that created the bestselling Extraordinary Things to Cut Out and Collage comes this new collection of surprising images: a trip down the rabbit hole that will blow your mind and add new life to your collages. Every title in the Cut Up This Book series has all you need to create a host of surprising artworks of your own. There are more than 1,000 lively images—including backgrounds so you can create dramatic scenes—and a practical introduction will teach you the tricks of selection, composition, and juxtaposition that will fill your work with meaning and intrigue. Just bring scissors, glue, and your imagination!