David & Charles

Make Christmas a watercolor wonderland with this creative guide. Learn the basics of watercolor then enjoy 12 projects with step-by-step tutorials. Paint your own Christmas cards, gift tags, boxes, seasonal table settings, Christmas crackers, garlands, baubles and more baubles, with Ingrid Sanchez's beautiful artwork and expert guidance.

Create beautiful paper flowers with this easy origami guide, with 10 tutorials and 400 pages of high-quality coloured and patterned origami paper for you to fold straight away. Create roses, tulips, lilies, cherry blossom and more, with step-by-step tutorials and folding diagrams and a rainbow of papers.

Charting the relationship between humans and animals and how certain species have been instrumental in the development of our understanding of the evolution of the natural world, this title explores the role animals have played in our culture and history.

From the crops that have fed billions of people over the centuries to the plants highly regarded for their medicinal qualities, this fascinating offering from garden expert Bill Laws unearths the stories behind some of the world's best-known plants.

Create unique i-cord words and shapes with this modern guide to French knitting with a mechanical knitting mill. This fun book gives you 40 fabulous i-cord projects - from gifts to clothing, accessories to home decor and more. No knitting mill? No problem! All the projects can be knitted in the traditional method too.

Discover the breathtaking creative processes and intriguing inspirations behind the work of leading fantasy artist John Howe, in this comprehensive practical art book. Leads you step-by-step through a range of specially commissioned drawing and painting demonstrations that reveal John's renowned artistic approach in action.

For many people who want to keep a journal, the fear of the blank page can be a very real stumbling block, but is definitely something that can be resolved. In this essential reference guide, journaling expert Helen Colebrook offers up all her knowledge, tips and tricks to ensure you get truly bitten by the journaling bug.

The ultimate reference for journaling, packed with over 1000 motifs to decorate your dot journal pages. Trace direct from the page, or follow one of the exercises to improve your skills. This book will be a constant source of inspiration for journaling and an 'instant fix' for people who find the more artistic side of journaling a challenge.