Arts and Crafts

Unleash your creativity this summer with a selection of our arts and crafts books for adults. Dive into vibrant projects, from painting to DIY décor—perfect for relaxing on sunny days and sparking new inspiration.

Updated November 21, 2024
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The art of upcycling : creative ways to make something beautiful out of trash, thrifted finds and everyday recyclables
Foss, Emma
Paper Book
Upgrade Your Upcycling Game! Discover a trove of upcycling ideas and inspiration, with this collection of projects from upcycling influencer Emma Foss. She shares detailed, step-by-step tutorials to teach you essential upcycling techniques so you can create something out of...
Botanical block print: a creative step-by-step handbook to make art inspired by nature
Morris, Rosanna.
Paper Book
Discover the world of botanical block printing through an approachable guide that unveils a plethora of practical techniques and processes. This guide invites you to create stunning prints inspired by the natural world, all crafted by your own hands. Recent years have seen a surge in...
Crochet with flowers and plants : 35 beautiful patterns inspired by nature and the seasons
Eastwood, Kate (Crocheter)
Paper Book
A charming collection of crocheted designs for the home, featuring flowers, plants, and leaves Kate Eastwood is known and loved for her wreaths and garlands covered in crocheted decorations, and her exquisite attention to detail in everything she makes. Crochet with Flowers...
Festive: simple recipes, crafts and traditions for the perfect christmas
Stone, Francesca.
Paper Book
Make Christmas magic In this book, you'll find easy, accessible ways to embrace your festive spirit and create lasting memories with the family with a collection of traditions - old and new - including simple recipes, styling tips and crafts to make your celebrations meaningful...
Foraged and recycled art : 35 projects made from found, natural, and repurposed materials
Youngs, Clare
Paper Book
With ideas for makes from gifts and accessories to homewares and decorations, this collection shows you how to craft innovative projects from foraged and upcycled materials. The 35 designs include a patchwork weekender bag made from fabric scraps, gift-wrapped soap decorated with sprigs of...
Paper Flowers : 15 Stylish Projects to Make Your Own
Finne Frandsen, Sine
Paper Book
Learn to make 15 beautiful crepe paper flowers and discover how to style them in your space.  This charmingly illustrated book includes 15 flower projects of varying degrees of difficulty, ranging from a mini anemone and striped orchid to an impressive flamingo flower...
Scandi needlecraft : beautiful accessories, gifts, clothes, and soft furnishings to sew and embroider
Youngs, Clare
Paper Book
Fans of the clean, elegant lines of traditional Scandinavian style are sure to be inspired by the 35 sewing projects in this book, which fuse classic Scandi motifs including hearts, flowers, and birds with contemporary techniques and materials. Arranged into five chapters, the projects use a wide...
Stars & snowflakes : simple, sustainable papercrafts for the festive season
Lantz, Jennie
Paper Book
A sustainable guide to making beautiful paper decorations for Christmas and the festive season.
Sustainable gifting : upscale, hand-make & get creative with zero-waste presents & packages
Mackintosh, Michelle
Paper Book
Sustainable Gifting is a beautiful, creative guide to gifting, bringing to it ideas for crafting, cooking and baking and the perfect wrapping arts. Michelle Mackintosh is on a mission to encourage people to reconnect with each other with thoughtful, creative and...
Wreaths : fresh, foraged & dried floral arrangements
Smyth, Katie
Paper Book
Wreaths explores the art of creating wonderful floral pieces, to gift or keep, through a collection of 20 beautiful and natural designs. Learn how to play around with color, foliage, texture, and architectural forms with a craft that is no longer just for Christmas. Packed with ideas,...

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