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Posted August 15th, 2011 20:26

Cake pops are growing in popularity just as fast as cupcakes were a few years ago and with Claire O'Connell's new book Pop Bakery, you can bake bang on trend.

Including 25 recipes for making a variety of adorable cake pops, impress your friends with everything from penguin and geisha pops to Russian doll and amazing cupcake pops.

Perfect for parties, gifts or brightening up your lunch box, it's time to get adorable in the kitchen and start your own pop bakery.

You can pick up a copy of the book now from Ryland Peters & Small now »



Posted April 4th, 2011 15:25

A recipe bible for cookie lovers, Crazy About Cookies has a recipe for every occasion.

Featuring 3000 scrumptious recipes, bake everything from the classics such as tea party and butterfly cookies, to coffee liqueur & cream cheesecake bites and mint chip ice cream pops. With so many fantastic recipes, there's sure to be something to tickle everyone's taste buds.

So, if you're not already, this book is sure to make you crazy about cookies.

You can pick up a copy of the book now from The GMC Group »





Posted March 17th, 2011 23:34

If you've ever worried about the effect dyeing fabric has on the earth, Eco Colour by India Flint will teach you how to use botanical dyes to create beautiful textiles.

A natural way to dye fabric, botanical alchemy is a process that can give beautiful results. This book is a comprehensive guide which will teach you everything you need to know with techniques such as solar dyeing and staining with onion skins to picking your plants and creating desired colours

 

Learn the art of eco colour and create fabulous results with a clear conscious.

You can pick up a copy of the book now from Murdoch Books »



Posted March 3rd, 2011 23:46

Seamstress extraordinaire, Amy Karol is back with a new sewing book which will teach you how to Bend The Rules With Fabric.

The follow up to Bend-The-Rules Sewing, this book will teach you how to stamp, print, dye and manipulate plain fabric to look exactly like you want it to and once you've mastered the tricks, there's a selection of tutorials for turning your personalised fabric in to awesome craft projects. Sew a plush doll with your face on, print your lunch bag with retro food packets, customise patches and print awesome band t-shirts.

Bend the rules with fabric and create something unique that you wont be able to find in the stores!

You can pick up a copy of the book now from Random House »





Posted March 2nd, 2011 14:52

Including everything you need to create elegant paper cut designs, Creating Kirigami is a must have kit for any papercraft lover.

The kit includes 50 sheets of colourful paper, 25 sheets of cardstock for making 3D kirigami and an illustrated book filled with all the techniques you need, with easy to follow step-by-step diagrams. Perfect for decorating your home, crafts and gifts, transform sheets of paper into a variety of designs including flowers, snowflakes, stars, diamonds and doilies.

Do something different with paper today and learn the intricate art of Kirigami!

You can pick up a copy of the book now from The GMC Group »



Posted March 1st, 2011 15:59

A step-by-step course for first-time stitches, Sewing Machine Basics by Jane Bolsover aims to turn you in to a pro with your sewing machine.

The book is filled with all the techniques you need to learn from making patterns and bias binding to creating seams and choosing the perfect fabrics. Including 7 full-size pull-out patterns, easily sew yourself a lined tote bag, a-line skirt, a pair of sheer curtains and a bound-edges apron.

Don't leave your machine to gather dust in the corner while you cower in fear when it's so easy to master all the skills you need to be a pro!

You can pick up a copy of the book now from CICO book »



Posted February 8th, 2011 13:15

Where better to sip a quick cocktail in New York than it's landmark restaurant The Four Seasons?

In their new Book Of Cocktails, the bartenders share their tips, techniques and recipes for more than 1,000 drinks. Whip yourself up everything from a Terminator Cocktails and Rum Nutshaker shot to a Chateau Martini or a frozen Chocolate Almond Freeze.

There's certainly something to tickle everyone's tastebuds with drinks sure to make you feel like your at the Four Seasons.

You can pick up a copy of the book now from The GMC Group »



Posted January 22nd, 2011 15:27

Intricate, ornate and beautiful, paper-cutting is a delicate art. Creative Paper Cutting will teach you the art and features projects for every skill level, making it easy to add a touch of paper art to your home.

All the techniques are presented with easy to follow step-by-step instructions, so it's really easy to get started. Once you've mastered the skills, get stuck in to the projects section to create a range of gorgeous crafts including a pink ballerina cup and penholder, snowflake wrapping paper, Hawaiian lei decorations and a tea time mobile.

Charming and versatile, master the art of paper-cutting to add a touch of delicate detail to your crafting.

You can pick up a copy of the book now from Shambhala »



Posted January 17th, 2011 15:38

Comedy genius Amy Sedaris is back with a new book Simple Times, dedicated to kitschy make-do-and-mend crafts for the poor.

Featuring pages full of projects for a variety of weird and wacky crafts, learn to do everything from magic tricks and stretches before crafting to baking fudge and safe practice in the craft room. Comedy aside, there are some awesome projects in this book including a penny bookmark and pom pom golf club covers in the unreturnable gift giving section, a bottle cap castanets for crafting under the influence, and a hobo fire in a can and budget tool rack to help you experience the joy of poverty.

Mixing comedy and crafting, this is both a hilarious read and helpful craft book at the same time.

You can pick up a copy of the book now from the Hachette Book Group »



Posted December 21st, 2010 16:41

A more crafty and less destructive form of graffiti is taking over the streets and in the book Yarn Bombing, Mandy Moore & Leanne Parin explore the new art of guerilla knitting and crochet.

Exploring knit graffiti across the streets and meeting the people behind the yarn, discover how the movement started and see examples of yarn bombing in action. Once you've been inspired to give it a go for yourself, learn everything you need to know from measuring and blocking to gathering your crew and stitching projects such as Monster Feet, a Knitted Tulip and a Treesweater.

Grab your sticks and give the streets a taste of your own yarn bombing!

You can pick up a copy of the book now from Arsenal Pulp Press »



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