An exquisite and unique how-to book for making a year-round assortment of gifts and projects inspired by the beauty of flowers. Floralcrafts introduces creative techniques for handling and drying flowers and making delightful gifts and household items with them. 350 illustrations.
Filled with bright ideas for turning junk and inexpensive craft materials into works of art, toys and useful items. These fun projects will help develop modelling and craft skills in children aged 5 - 10.
Presents craft projects relating to special days and festive occasions: Chinese New Year, Valentine's Day, Passover, Easter, April Fool's Day, May Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa. Includes step-by-step instructions. Suggested level: junior, primary.
Pristine beaches, stunning landscapes and real country towns: the Illawarra and Shoalhaven have all of these. This stretch of coast south of Sydney includes the vibrant city of Wollongong and the towns of Kiama, Nowra and Ulladulla, all offering a feast of history, music and art attractions. The region is rich in natural attractions: dramatic escarpment views, lush rainforest and rolling downs. Its waterways are especially magnificent, with a chain of sparkling beaches, Lake Illawarra, the mighty Shoalhaven River and the jewel of Jervis Bay. Its a great place to spend time out of doors, whether youre bushwalking, cycling, paddling or simply enjoying a picnic. If you know where to look, theres fresh seafood, numerous cafes that make the most of the setting, and lots of produce markets. Now all of the regions key attractions and activities are detailed in Best of the Illawarra & Shoalhaven, illustrated throughout with full-colour photography and accompanying navigational maps. Every destination and activity is described and detailed to ensure that minimum time is wasted and maximum time spent enjoying the sights and things to do.
Between Sydney and Canberra lies a walkers playground of idyllic swimming holes, sparkling creeks, fascinating formations and historic hamlets. The Southern Highlands and the countryside that fringes it is a diverse landscape filled with secret gullies and dramatic escarpment. Regardless of your fitness level or experience, the best way to discover these environments is to set off on foot. Best Walks of the Southern Highlands, part of Woodslanes popular walking guides series, introduces the best walks for visitors and locals alike, ranging from strolls through historic villages and wildflower walks across heathland to more difficult hikes up volcanic hills and down river valleys.
Use a wide range of basic techniques, including lettering, découpage, pop-up methods, embossing, marbling, stenciling, cross-stitch embroidery, appliqué, and even lovely paper quilling.
