Books

Including all the materials you need, Silhouettes will teach you everything you need to know about the art and craft of papercutting.

So intricate and delicate, paper silhouettes may seem like an art best left to the experts but this kits aims to make the craft as easy and accessible as possible to everyone. The kit includes a book with all the techniques and patterns you need, as well as covering a brief history about the art, silhouette paper, mats and die-cut frames.

Create gorgeous art for you walls or gifts for your friends and family, just in time for Christmas.

You can pick up a kit now from GMC Publications.

A collection of ten mini books, How To Sew will teach you everything you need to know to become a creative and confident sewer.

The series includes books to teach you the basics, appliques, bead embroidery, embellishments, decorative sewing, felt fabric, hand sewing, patchwork, machine sewing and sashiko, so there's hours of crafting and learning to be had. Filled with tips, tricks and techniques, the books also include over 25 step-by-step projects for creating a variety of crafts. Stitch some striking greetings cards, scatter cushions, a perfect patchwork pig or simple quilt, heaven scent sachets, a pretty pencil case, flower corsages and vintage felts.

Add this miniature rainbow of books to your bookcase and you'll always have the sewing knowhow you need at hand. This series would also make a great gift for a friend who wanted to take up sewing as a new hobby.

Check out a sample project from the book, Star Notebook Cover. Buy a copy of How to Sew for the special price of £11 (rrp £14.99) with free p&p (UK only) by visiting RUCraft and quoting code R11130 at the checkout.

You can pick up a copy of the book from RUCraft now.

COSMOgirl have put together a nifty little book filled with 250 Things You Can Do To Green The World. The hope being that if we act now, we'll be able to give the planet a bright and happy future. The tips are simple enough for everyone to follow and cover a range of areas including the home, fashion, travel, food and beauty & fitness.

Shop vintage, recycle your jeans and pick earth-friendly materials. Unplug unused electrical items, choose the correct bedding to stay warm and learn how to furnish your home with flea market finds. Grow your own greens, turn vegetarian for a day and cut up packaging so that it doesn't harm animals.

The nice thing about this book is that it's not written in a patronising tone. Practical and simple, there are tips that everyone can apply within a few minutes. Make yourself feel good by doing good, because every little helps.

You can pick up a copy of the book now from GMC Publications.

The follow up to Face Food by Christopher D Salyers is out and this time Face Food Recipes will teach you how to create your own adorable bento boxes.

Featuring food in the shapes of comic book heros, anime & cartoon characters and cute animals, Face Food will transform any boring lunch box in to a piece of art. Turn eggs, ham and nori in to Mice Rice, ham in to Astro Boy, eggs in to Pokemon, fish cakes in to Spiderman, veggies in to a hungry caterpillar and rice with curry in to Honeybees.

These dishes are almost too cute to eat but if you want to spice up lunchtime or cheer up someone's day, this book will show you how.

Check out a sample project from the book, Spiderman Bento. You can pick up a copy of the book now from Mark Batty Publishing.

Cath Kidston's kitschy style is so recognisable and iconic, that you can spot one of her designs across a room. With her new book Sew!, you'll find a selection of fabulous projects that you can make at home using her fabric and prints.

The book comes complete with all the supplies needed to make the adorable shoulder bag on the cover, as well as the patterns you need to make 39 other fantastic projects. Stitch some adorable Egg Cosies, Lavender Bags, a cosy Quilted Hottie water bottle cover, Knitting Bag and delightful Bird Mobile.

The book included helpful diagrams and photos explaining all of the sewing skills you'll need. Warm up your sewing machine and sew some adorable accessories that would make any domestic goddess proud.

Check out a sample project from the book, Needlecase & Pincushion. You can pick up a copy of the book from Quadrille now.

Every girl needs a good party dress and with Simon Henry's The Party Dress, you'll learn how to make the perfect one for you.

The book covers creating a pattern which will flatter your body shape, choosing the ideal fabric and all the sewing techniques needed to construct your dress. Choose from a range of styles, including vintage, a princess inspired Belle gown, a red carpet worthy Elegance dress and the chic Midnight ensemble, which is reminiscent of something Audrey Hepburn would wear.

There's a perfect dress for every occasion, so discover the priceless skills needed to sew your own couture dresses and you'll always be the belle of the ball.

Check out a sample from the book, Embellishing The Dress. You can pick up a copy of the book from GMC Publications now.

Capturing the Twentieth century in pictures, 100 Years Of Fashion is a photography book featuring hundreds of images. Starting in the 1900's, the book takes an exploration through history, looking at how fashion has developed with each decade, in response to changes in society and attitude.

From the elegance of the 1910's royalty, wartime fashion in the 40's, free love hippy styles of the swinging 60's, Brit love trends in the 90's straight through to modern designers, this book is a must have for any fashion lover.

Featuring trends good and bad, take an inspirational journey through the past century in fashion and discover new looks which you can use today.

You can pick up a copy of the book from GMC Publications now.

Tanya Alpert's pattern book Haiku Knits features knitwear inspired by the elegance and simplicity of Japanese design.

Including 25 patterns, the designs take inspiration from natural elements such as the ocean, snow, wind, stream, flowers and the various lights of the day. Create a Chrysanthemum kimono-syle cardigan, a Clear Water lacy scarf, a Seaweed asymmetric tunic and tie, Hazy Moon ethereal scarf, and a gorgeous Lantern Floating softly felted top and skirt. Featuring clothing and accessories, there are big and small projects for every skill level.

Pick up your sticks and take them on an oriental journey across Japan with this delightful pattern book.

Check out a sample project from the book Fisherman's Net Fringed Wrap. You can pick up a copy of the book from Random House now.

If you're a lover of handbags but can't afford to splash out on a new one, then Refashioned Bags by Faith & Justina Blakeney will help you to upcycle anything into high-style handbags.

The authors of the 99 ways series are back with a new book, filled with tutorials for revamping common household items in to stylish and fashionable handbags. Turn a broken umbrella into a Rainy Day Shopper, a tweed jacket in to a Suit Messenger Bag, a sweater in to a computer cozy, and weave strips of magazine in to a Magbag. Each project is accompanied by easy to follow instructions, making their construction easier than ever.

Now you can have a DIY bag for every day of the week and every occasion, by upcycling unwanted clutter from your home.

Check out a sample project from the book, Shower Curtain Tote.

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

If you see yourself as a bit of a foodie, then The Polymer Clay Cookbook by Jessica & Susan Partain is filled with adorable miniature nibbles that you can make and wear.

A cookbook with a difference, you'll learn everything you need to know about working with, moulding and cooking polymer clay. Whether you're a sweet tooth, fast food fanatic or a lover of world cuisine, this book has something for everyone. Complete with step-by-step instructions, make a pair of Glazed Cinnamon Roll earrings, a Sumptuous Sushi Platter necklace, Taco, Pretzel or Hamburger earrings, a Valentine's Day Conversation Hearts bracelet and a Swirly Lollipop pendant.

Cook up a clay storm in your kitchen and bake yourself some adorable accessories that would brighten up any outfit.

Check out a sample project from this book, Halloween Candy Corn Earrings.

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