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GANUTELL (Maria Kerr) Ref: BOOK024
RRP £14.50 (OVER 50% OFF RRP! Excellent Value!)

GANUTELL: The Maltese art of making artistic flowers from wire and silk.

An Exciting new book covering all aspects of this fascinating Craft.

A complete bible of the subject, with practical step by step instructions.

91 pages. hardback with many coloured illustrations.

About the author:

In Malta, the name Maria Kerr is synonymouse with Ganutell. What started off as a hobby quickly turned into a passion as she was quick to realise that this fascinating art could very well be the medium which would help her express her artistic feelings.

Since her youth, Maria had always been fascinated by flowers and floral arrangements was one of her favourite past-times. She simply loved to mix the vibrant colours, toning them down with delightful pastel shades to end up with a well balance and pleasing arrangement. All this served her in good stead for she took the transition from natural to artificial flowers in her stride. Maria is an ardent lover of nature and strongly believes that nothing can beat the beauty and perfection of a natural flower. However when scrutinising her work one cannot feel that her Ganutell creations with their subtle colours and perfection run a very close second.

Ask Maria her secret and she is quick to answer that anybody can achieve a certain degree of perfection - naturally at a price. Perfection can only be achieved through sheer hard work, there is no magc formula. "Hours of practice" are needed and when you think that you are there, judge your work with honesty and discard anything that is not up to standard. Keep your first flower, this is your point of departure but remember that no matter how good you are, there is always room for improvement.

OVER 50% OFF RRP!

Price: £6.25

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METAL & WIRE GREETING CARDS (Julie Hickey) Ref: BOOK006
RRP £6.99

Julie Hickey shows how simple techniques can be used to create beautiful, impressive cards. Learn how to add colour, sparkle and new dimensions with embossed patterns, mesh, beads and more. Complete beginners and experienced crafters will be inspired by Julie's design genius and practical tips. Over 50 step-by-step photographs; Simple projects and helpful patterns; Cards for any occasion; Fun and easy to make.

Price: £4.89

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THE WEEKEND CRAFTER: BEADING (Paige Gilchrist Blomgren) Ref: BOOK009
RRP £10.95

Beading is easy, fun, and irresisible - an appealing weekend activity for adults and children. Includes 20 exciting projects, each demonstrated with step-by-step instructions and photographs. A charming collection of beading projects, including jewelry, bottles, boxes, frames, and greeting cards.

Price: £7.67

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MAKING WIRECRAFT CARDS (Kate MacFadyen) Ref: BOOK019
RRP £12.95

Wirecraft is fun, accessible and inexpensive, making it an ideal pastime for anyone - young or old - to enjoy. It has a multitude of potential uses, and by combining soft wires and beads with beautiful handmade papers, Kate MacFadyen shows you how to use wirecraft to create a huge variety of attractive cards. These can accompany gifts or be sent to mark special occasions, and will thrill friends and family alike by adding that personal touch.

To get you started, there is a detailed rundown of the basic materials and equipment you will need, plus guidance on the fundamentals of card-making. The book then goes on to introduce the author's unique designs, which are explained using easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and illustrated with detailed photographs, and diagrams and templates where appropriate. Once you have mastered these simple techniques, you can use the cards shown here as inspiration for creating and personalizing your own designs.

Price: £9.07

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CREATING WIRE AND BEADED JEWELRY (Linda Jones) Ref: BOOK022
RRP £12.99

Price: £9.09

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BIG BEAD JEWELLERY (Deborah Schneebeli Morrell) Ref: BOOK027
RRP £12.99

Bold, glamorous jewellery is back - and so easy to create. Choose from 35 quick and stylish projects to make a strong but elegant statement using a range of natural shapes and colours, from mother-of-pearl buttons to crystals and chunky glass beads. Included are detailed step-by-step photographs, plus all the techniques you'll need to make beautiful gifts with a professional touch.

Price: £9.09

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