This DIY nail art book is packed with great ideas and techniques you need to get started right away! The instructions include techniques for dotting, painting, applying embellishments, and more. Mixable, water-based practice polishes make it easy to experiment with color. A selection of tiny gems, studs and plastic bows adds a little extra pizzaz. Design–stimulating ideas set you on your way to making fantastic, colorful nails. Before you start wielding your brushes and dotters, a section on basic nail care, including recipes for homemade treatments, will help you keep your nails healthy underneath it all. The instruction book features fun projects—from cute cartoony critters to a little bit of heavy metal—plus a few others to try with bits and pieces you can find in stores or online. Online video tutorials make it super easy to follow the instructions in the book. And once you get these basic techniques down, you will be able to create any original nail art you like!
In the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible knitting guru Hitomi Shida shares some of her favorite needlework patterns. Shida's strikingly original designs and variations on every imaginable classic stitch result in intricate patterns that form the basis for beautiful and unique knitted fashions. This is the perfect book for the experienced knitter who is looking for new stitches that yield spectacular results! This Japanese knitting book features a wide range of rewarding and intricate stitches including: cables popcorn stitches twisted stitches edgings and many more…A set of detailed, step-by-step diagrams show you how to execute all the basic stitches. Instructions and diagrams for a series of small projects offer practice working with large patterns, lacy patterns, pattern arrangement and round yokes among other things. The knitting projects include: A classic hat made using large patterns An elegant scarf in lacy patterns The ever-popular fingerless mittens Thick socks that can be made using various patterns A feminine collar using round stitching And much more! Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible represents a whole new adventure for knitters and is sure to become a valued reference for beginning knitters and experts alike.
Kids will love to fold classic origami projects and learn about Japanese culture with this easy origami kit. Origami, the ancient Japanese method of folding paper into 3D objects, is an exciting way for kids to expand their knowledge of the world. Renowned origami author Michael G. LaFosse has designed these paper folding projects specifically to introduce kids to the joys of origami while also learning about Japanese culture. The simple, easy-to-follow origami book in this kit teaches kids how to make traditional Japanese Good-Luck Boxes, Lotus Blossoms, Koi Fish, Cranes and many other models while learning this traditional Japanese craft! The 12 projects range from simple to slightly challenging—perfect for all children of ages and skill levels from beginning to intermediate. The beautiful designs are simple to create and fun to play with or display. This origami for kids kit contains: 48-page, full-color book Clear step-by-step instructions 12 origami projects 72 double-sided origami papers in 12 different patterns and colors 20 practice dollar bills
The best origami kit for beginners—make simple and fun paper craft projects—everything you need is included in the box! This essential origami guide clearly explains the folding directions and shows you how to read the diagrams and perform the folding actions in a series of simple and easy step-by-step lessons. You'll also learn about different types of origami paper, how to make a perfect square from any sheet of paper (for example a letter-sized or A4 sheet) and how to fold origami «bases» which can be made into any number of other origami shapes—many of which are demonstrated in this book! By following the simple instructions in this book (and the accompanying YouTube videos) you'll quickly learn the basic techniques and notation of origami. This origami-for-beginners kit includes: A full-color, 96-page origami book Simple step-by-step folding instructions 14 fun and easy projects 60 sheets of double-sided, high-quality origami paper 15 different patterns and colors Step-by-step video tutorials Origami Made Easy Kit opens up a whole world of interesting possibilities in paper folding! Pretty soon you will be amazing your friends and creating interesting new objects just starting with a plain piece of paper and folding it up in a minute or two. Voila!
In 1994 a researcher working in the Italian National Library in Rome discovered a manuscript containing 80 mysterious paintings, believed to have been devised by the mysterious prophet Michael de Nostredame, better known as Nostradamus. The manuscript, never published in his lifetime, was handed down to his son who later presented it to Pope Urban VIII. After that it remained forgotten and neglected.<br><br>A brief glance at these extraordinary images shows how heavily they draw on the symbolism of Tarot. It is the belief of Tarot experts, Matthews and Kinghan, that Nostradamus was designing his own set of cards, drawing upon the visionary insights gleaned from his prophetic writings and visions. Now this Tarot has been brought to fruition by two modern experts and its secrets revealed for the first time.<br><br>Visionary artist Wil Kinghan and <I>New York Times</I> best-selling author and longtime student of Tarot, John Matthews have devised a deck which incorporates Nostradamus' own images, fully updated to make what will surely be judged one of the most important decks of this age.<br><br> Tarot Cards are not included in the Ebook Edition.
Imagine a time when vast helium-fueled airships took the place of aircraft, and where the hunger for adventure and exploration took the human race into stranger places than we ever imagined. <I>The Steampunk Tarot</i> imagines this in an alternate-reality tarot where The Technomage is king and the Punk Diva is queen.<BR><BR>Tumble down the rabbit hole into a construction of technology, machines, retro-art and culture, full of fantastic visions in a time and place that realizes an alternate world to our own. The world of steampunk combines Victoriana, the Gothic, and early invention with a huge dash of imagination and a tremendous sense of style. <i>The Steampunk Tarot</I> is a world apart: a nexus of opulence, innovation and alternate world-views that is reflected in 78 scenes. The 22 major arcana cards are the actors at the heart of the machine, the <i>deos macninae</I> or «the gods of the machine.» <br><br>Acting as mediators of the Gods of the Machine are the 16 court cards who are the Legates of the Omniverse, or ambassadorial representatives of the Four Leagues, comprising all the skills that maintain the Imperium: they are the movers and shakers—the Commander, Lady, Navigator, and Messenger, or King, Queen, Knight and Page. They oversee the other 40 cards of the minor arcana, who are the elemental worlds of Airships, Engines, Submersibles and Gears, or Swords, Wands, Cups and Coins.<BR><BR>There are still things to discover and uncover in the Steampunk Imperium. Many new methods of spreading and playing with tarot cards are included, as well as methods of life-navigation by the use of skillful questions. <i>The Steampunk Tarot</i> is an adventurous tarot for the discerning diviner, to be appreciated both by tarot-users and steampunk fans the world over..<br><br> Tarot Cards are not included in the Ebook Edition.
Origami Fun for Kids is a great way to foster creativity by providing dozens of different paper activities. Nothing beats the sense of accomplishment that kids gain from making something with their own hands. Parents will love this ebook as it allows kids to learn and play at their own pace—and maybe they'll even join in the fun! Introduce your child to the basics of folding by folding up old standbys like a paper sailboat, a heart and a flower. Create a practical pencil holder and a candy tray—great gifts your child can give with pride. Fold up a snake, an anteater, a macaw and other exciting animals! Create a set of easy-to-fold finger puppets and color them to create an enchanted world of fairies, court jesters, kings and queens.There are 20 origami projects in all, combining classic favorites with easy, original origami models. Downloadable material is included. Each project is rated by its level of difficulty.
Master the exhilarating game of Mahjong with this introductory guide. This complete, easy-to-follow instructional Mahjong handbook includes over 150 full-color photographs and illustrations to introduce players to this captivating game. This is the first Mahjong book to cover the Cantonese or «old rules» game fully. It also includes all of the most popular variations, such as the Shanghai game, the 16-tile or Taiwanese game, and the 12-tile game. Included are the rules, tactics, techniques, strategy and the rituals only the most experienced players know. This Mahjong book includes: Easy-to-follow instructions Full-color illustrations and photographs Instruction on: Authentic Chinese Mahjong playCantonese Mahjong playShanghai Mahjong playAmerican Mahjong playThe 12-tile versions of the game The Complete Book of Mah Jong is the perfect guide for all skill levels to learn the different styles of Mahjong—from Mahjong beginners to pros.
Make colorful and simple origami animals and their jungle habitats with this easy origami ebook.Anteaters, Chameleons, Lemurs and Lizards are just a few of the fierce and beautiful origami jungle animals you can create with this paper craft origami ebook. World renowned origami author and artist Michael LaFosse provides origami enthusiasts a jungle themed paper craft kit that both beginner and advanced folders will enjoy. Origami Jungle includes everything needed to get started in folding traditional designs and original creations to make elegant paper arrangements of jungle animals, vines and trees for gifts or decorations. Use it to craft eye-catching origami for your friends, to beautify your home—or as a wonderful gift for animal lovers.All of the folds are simple enough to be origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami. The origami paper has printed patterns so no paint or glue is required, just unpack and start folding right away!This origami ebook contains: 2 full-colored, 32-page booklets Clear step-by-step instructions Easy-to-follow diagrams 42 simple origami jungle projects 96 sheets of origami folding paper A variety of different colors and patternsOrigami Jungle provides you this stunning collection of origami projects that will have you creating your own personal tropical nature preserve in no time!Origami projects include: Tree Sloth Crocodile Iguana Toucan Piranha And many more…
Fold and display papercraft works of art with this intermediate to advanced origami book. Adirondack animals, cephalopods and arctic marine mammals are just a few of the realistic and elegant origami models you'll be able to fold with this unique book. Origami Animal Sculpture offers a refreshing take on the endlessly fascinating field of animal origami paper folding. In this book, folders will find beautiful photos, clear directions and streamable or downloadable video that make the creatures in this new collection a joy to fold and display. Author John Szinger has put together expressive lifelike 3D origami with intermediate-to-advanced models of unusual animals and related objects. This origami book contains: 128 page, full-color book 22 original origami models Step-by-step instructions Colorful diagrams and photographsOrigami folders will find that the sculptures they create are customized to exhibit the subjects' personality and attitude. Szinger's attention to detail is the hallmark of his work. He's been folding paper for most of his life, starting with paper airplanes at a young age. He devoured origami books at his local library and soon began experimenting with his own designs. Ten years ago, Szinger came back to origami after a long hiatus and began attending conventions, where he met other dedicated folders and was inspired to create his own original models. From these encounters, he began folding origami pieces for personal enjoyment, and to share with other origami makers. Origami models include: Foxy Fox Brown Bear Octopus Giant Squid Bull Walrus Elephant Seal Narwhal Inchworm ButterflyAnd many more!