Kids love to make their own toys and games, gifts and ornaments. It encourages them to give full rein to their creative flair - and if they can use component parts that are adapted or recycled, so much the better for them and the planet! None of the projects in this book use any special materials. Instead, they all rely on ingredients that you are likely to have in the cupboard or items that can be found around the house or garden, or out on walks in the park or at the beach. Recipes for salt dough are included, as well as methods for easy felting, together with step-by-step instructions on what to make, such as pretend sweets, boxes and masks. Old gift wrapping paper, old clothes and odd buttons and beads can all be used in an imaginative way, as can pine cones, tree bark, shells and other fascinating natural bits and bobs. Gifts for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends are here, together with games and toys that can be made and then played with again and again. From painted stones and a friendship bracelet to a simple dolls' house and a driftwood boat, children will love the projects in this engaging book. In fact, kids need never be bored again....

Store-bought soft furnishings can be expensive and the choice is often limited—but with so many gorgeous designer fabrics on sale, there’s never been a better time to make your own. "Sewing in No Time" sets out 50 simple step-by-step projects using nothing more than the most basic of sewing skills. From a simple curtain with a pattern border and a striped duvet to a fabric storage box and a children’s play tent, "Sewing in No Time" is the perfect book for people who are big on ideas but short of time. Whether your home is a traditional country cottage or a modern warehouse-style apartment, you’re sure to find plenty of ideas to inspire you. • Inspirational project ideas for every room in the home. • Designer style can be achieved at a fraction of the cost. • Step-by-step projects show clearly how to make each piece....

We all have our own special memories of decorating the Christmas tree, culminating in the placing of that special "tree top" decoration, be it fairy, angel, or reindeer. Now you can create your own special tree top decorations based on Emma Hardy's beautiful designs. Ranging from a fairy that a child can make to a three-dimenional glittered star, there is something for everyone. The book has 25 projects with step-by-step instructions for making each decoration, whether you want to follow tradition with an angel or star or try something different--for exampel, a velvet bird, beaded berries, a knitted reindeer, or pine-cone snowflake--along with ideas for recycling and incorporating old decorations into new ones. You will be inspired by what can be achieved in very little time, so get crafting--and create your own special tree topper. *Making Christmas decorations is hugely popular and tree top decorations are of particular importance.

*Includes full-color step-by-step instructions and descriptions of helpful techniques.

*The recycling element ensures that Tree Top Decorations is in tune with the times--reusing and recycling is much more fashionable than throwing things away....