Kirstie Allsopp Craft

Kirstie Allsopp Craft
Author: Kirstie Allsopp
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2011-10-12
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1444740156

'To my utter joy, crafts of every kind have made their way back into our lives - big style. They've shaken off their old-fashioned image and a whole new generation of people have embraced them. Join me on my voyage of discovery, meeting passionate crafters, learning the secrets of their amazing artistry and then, for my sins, trying to compete with them in craft competitions across the country.' Kirstie Allsopp Kirstie Allsopp's love affair with British crafts took off when she renovated her house in Devon. Now she takes to the road on a tour of the country to discover and celebrate the things that make Great Britain a nation of truly great crafters. Kirstie Allsopp Craft is an inspiring collection of projects that introduces you to traditional crafting skills in a fresh, modern way. From making your own family scrapbooks and appliqué cushions to jam-making and handmade bunting, Kirstie Allsopp Craft contains 50 practical projects to inspire you to have a go.

Kirstie's Vintage Home

Kirstie's Vintage Home
Author: Kirstie Allsopp
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2012-10-11
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1444758047

Transform your home from shabby to chic, with the help of Kirstie Allsopp. Looking to the past for inspiration and embracing vintage style to create something unique and beautiful, Kirstie continues her love affair with everything handmade. Re-using, restoring and upcycling, Kirstie shows how to transform vintage fabrics, furniture and other everyday things into modern day treasures using a range of crafting skills and techniques. From distressing a mirror and decoupage to making a memory quilt with vintage fabric, the book is packed with practical techniques that can be adapted to suit your own objects and furniture. Accompanying a new Channel 4 series, Kirstie's Vintage Home contains everything you need to create your own vintage look at home.

Why Did I Buy That?

Why Did I Buy That?
Author: Kirstie Clements
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2021-09-28
Genre: Design
ISBN: 1761063049

'Like chatting to a - hilarious - best friend, who happens to be an A-list fashion insider.' Maggie Alderson 'It's possible to both love fashion and see through it at the same time . . . Kirstie Clements is a very wise woman.' Laura Brown, Editor-in-Chief, InStyle As a true fashion insider, Kirstie Clements has seen trends come and go, from the sublime to the ridiculous, but she knows real style when she sees it - like a classic loafer that makes you feel comfortable in your own skin or a beautiful winter coat to take you through more than one season. In Why Did I Buy That?, Kirstie shares personal stories, musings on fashion trends and thoughts on everything from how to successfully edit your wardrobe to how to spend your money more wisely. Oh, and how to kick ass in your career with a well-chosen blazer. Including loads of clever style tips and a foreword by Brooke Boney, Why Did I Buy That? is for those who want to know what to wear, what to buy and how to age stylishly in these changing times. Seasonal updates allowed.

Big Little Felt Universe

Big Little Felt Universe
Author: Jeanette Lim
Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Felt work
ISBN: 9781600596759

This irresistible collection of felt work features a super-cute Asian-inspired aesthetic. Twelve "sets" include more than 60 projects, from fruits and a felt knife for "slicing" them to a show-stopping birthday cake with decorations and detachable candles.

Paper Dandy's Horrorgami

Paper Dandy's Horrorgami
Author: Marc Hagan-Guirey
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-09-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781780675930

Paper Dandy's Horrorgami features 20 kirigami (cut-and-fold) designs based around haunted houses and scenes from horror films by the creator of the successful Horrorgami blog and exhibition. Each project features step-by-step instructions and a template that you remove from the book. You then follow the lines on the template, cutting and folding to make your own kirigami model. All you need is a scalpel, a cutting mat and a ruler. Clear cutting tips help you with the tricky stages and give you an order in which to complete your work, while photos of the finished model show you the final design. Suitable for folding experts and beginners alike, Paper Dandy's Horrorgami makes the perfect Halloween activity.

Kirstie's Christmas Crafts

Kirstie's Christmas Crafts
Author: Kirstie Allsopp
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2013-09-26
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 144478076X

Hand-make your perfect Christmas with Kirstie Nothing shows how much you love someone more than a handmade gift, card or decoration. And the pleasure is just as much in the planning and making as it is in giving and receiving. In this ultimate celebration of Christmas, Kirstie has brought together over 50 of her favourite festive projects to make, bake and create.

Kirstie Allsopp Craft

Kirstie Allsopp Craft
Author: Kirstie Allsopp
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2011-10-12
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1444740156

'To my utter joy, crafts of every kind have made their way back into our lives - big style. They've shaken off their old-fashioned image and a whole new generation of people have embraced them. Join me on my voyage of discovery, meeting passionate crafters, learning the secrets of their amazing artistry and then, for my sins, trying to compete with them in craft competitions across the country.' Kirstie Allsopp Kirstie Allsopp's love affair with British crafts took off when she renovated her house in Devon. Now she takes to the road on a tour of the country to discover and celebrate the things that make Great Britain a nation of truly great crafters. Kirstie Allsopp Craft is an inspiring collection of projects that introduces you to traditional crafting skills in a fresh, modern way. From making your own family scrapbooks and appliqué cushions to jam-making and handmade bunting, Kirstie Allsopp Craft contains 50 practical projects to inspire you to have a go.

Couture Craft Gifts

Couture Craft Gifts
Author: Hannah Read-Baldrey
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2024-07-16
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1446313298

Make your own luxury handmade gifts without the price tag with the queen of Couture Craft! In this inspirational yet practical craft book you will have access to a plethora of wonderful gifting and wrapping ideas that won't break the bank. With a luxury modern feel, and lots of insider stylist hints and tips, this book features darling projects that are simple to make and versatile enough for a range of occasions, from birthdays to weddings, anniversaries to Christmas. Created by British crafting expert Hannah Read-Baldrey, who knows a thing or two about gifting from running her business MakeBox & Co, this bible of making is a book you will treasure for a lifetime and refer to year after year for craft ideas. Hannah shares easy-to-make yet impressive ideas for timeless gifts that can be hand crafted, from luxury soy wax candle making to handmade paper flowers, personalised house portraits to a delicious bunch of roses cookies - all fun and creative projects that you will want to refer to time and time again. The book is broken down into easy-to-digest chapters, ranging from personalisation - to make your gifts truly unique; beautiful batches - for the prepared gift giver; handmade cards and wrapping; luxury gifts; and quick gifts - that only take around 15 minutes to create. Plus some fun etiquette features in between. So whether you want to spend lots of time on a gift or need to make one pronto Hannah has got you covered! With beautiful styled photography and tonnes of practical step-by-step advice, this book will give you everything you need to create beautiful handmade gifts that will be treasured by your loved ones for a lifetime.

Kirstie's Homemade Home

Kirstie's Homemade Home
Author: Kirstie Allsopp
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2011-07-21
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1444724169

'This book is packed with achievable ways to transform your house into a home that reflects you and the things you value, plus lots of gorgeous craft projects to try yourself. Welcome to my world.' Kirstie Allsopp Be inspired to create a home that reflects you and the things that you love with the help of Kirstie's Homemade Home. Nothing compares with the pleasure and satisfaction of making something yourself and Kirstie shows just how easy it can be. Drawing on the advice and enthusiasm of a host of craft experts, Kirstie shows how to personalise your home and create your own gifts with simple and practical step-by-step projects. From stencilling wallpaper and sewing your own cushions and quilts, to making candles and soap and icing a cake, Kirstie's Homemade Home includes everything you need to get to get you started. Packed with advice on how to find a style that reflects you as well as Kirstie's own little black book of shops and websites that have helped her to transform her own home, Kirstie's Homemade Home is for everyone who loves car boot sales and antiques and values the art of the homemade.