A large-format board book for Easter that celebrates traditions of egg-decorating from around the world in exquisite cut-paper illustration. Discover a world of beautiful pattern and color! Decorated eggs are found all over the world in many different countries. They are a wonderful celebration of family, culture and tradition. Complete with a stencil incorporated into the design, this book will encourage children to create their own beautiful eggs.
Old Babushka, known throughout all of Moskva for her beautifully painted eggs, is preparing her eggs for the Easter Festival when she takes in an injured goose. She names the goose Rechenka, and they live happily together until one day when Rechenka accidentally overturns a basket, breaking all of Babushka's lovingly crafted eggs. But the next morning Babushka has a surprise awaiting her in the basket. She cries: "A miracle!" It is one of many in this charmingly told tale of friendship and caring. With vibrant illustrations, Patricia Polacco has joyously re-created the flavor of Old Moscow and its festivals. The eggs, stunningly colored and intricately designed, are authentic reproductions of eggs painted in the Ukrainian style. Rechenka's Eggs is a timeless story of classic beauty.
NATIONAL BESTSELLER Popular blogger and lifestyle influencer Monika Hibbs shares her favourite recipes and crafts to bring thoughtful touches to all of life's moments--big or small. Monika Hibbs has found joy in planning gatherings since she was a little girl, but it's not just the hallmark occasions she spends time thinking about. Over the years, she has learned just how important it is to slow down and savour life's simple, everyday moments, in addition to the holidays and milestones. In Gather at Home, Monika Hibbs shares her favourite relaxed and easy ways to make your everyday moments and seasonal celebrations special. Use Monika's collection of over 100 simple recipes, crafts, and do-it-yourself projects, conveniently divided by season, to turn your Friday family games night, Mother's Day brunch, holiday dinner, or outdoor evening barbecue into something memorable, and to create other effortless moments that your friends and family will cherish for years to come. You'll find breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert ideas to fit the mood of every season, as well as crafts and do-it-yourself projects you can easily get the kids involved with. Draw inspiration from the lush photography, and add Monika's extra-special touches to make every moment a well-crafted one that will show your family and friends just how much you care.
A revealing look at the rich international history of the egg that covers everything from chocolate eggs to Ukrainian pysanky to jeweled Faberge eggs--and even shows how to make decorative eggs. 75 photographs and line drawings.
"Lorrie and Donna have loved the art of pysanky since both of them have been children. This book is a step-by-step tutorial on how to create the beautiful egg art that originated in Ukraine a very long time ago. Text, illustrations, and full-color photos will guide you through selecting an egg, preparing dyes, writing with wax and a kistka, and varnishing a pysanka."--Provided by publisher.
Give the Easter bunny a few good eggs to work with this year. Easter Eggs features 40 fantastic decorating projects from kid-friendly sticker-dyed eggs to festive egg garlands and elegant eggshell candleholders. Matthew Mead, style editor at Country Home, pulls out all the stops withgorgeous color combinations and entirely original ideas. Each project features a beautiful photograph and easy-to-follow, directions. And to finish it off, we've included a deliciousand very necessaryegg salad recipe. Happy Easter!
Would you like to know how to turn everyday items into unique creations? How to use readily available material in captivating and imaginative ways? Awaken your creativity and explore the endless possibilities right at your fingertips! Discover a lot of new ideas to create stylish wreaths, charming decorations and unique decorative eggs in the new book, following the bestseller Original Wreaths and Natural Decorations. Within its pages, you’ll find 40 projects that ingeniously combine natural elements with recycled material. These projects not only introduce you to exciting techniques but also provide a soothing creative outlet. With clear, beginner-friendly instructions and ample photographs, anyone can embark on these creative journeys. Here‘s a sneak peek of what awaits you: Button Heart for Good Luck, Autumn Cake, Lace Eggs or the Moss Boots. If you’ve ever experienced the exhilarating sensation of crafting something with your own hands, you know that no store-bought item can ever hold a candle to your handcrafted creation. It’s an excellent way to begin, and it becomes even more gratifying when you utilize materials readily available around you or items typically destined for the discard pile. The results often appear almost miraculous, and, what‘s more, the cost is minimal, only your time. Unlock the boundless realm of creativity within these pages, where your imagination knows no bounds. Wreaths, decorations and decorative eggs reimagined. Ideas that invite your creative modifications. Abundant tips and tricks to guide you. Materials, tools, methods.
Tina and Nina had a happy and careless childhood. Until the beginning of war in Croatia. After a bomb was thrown in front of their house the family decided to leave Zadar. Just like many Italians at the end of the Second World War the two sisters left Zadar forever. Even though they thought they would come back just after a few days - they never did! After the situation in Croatia got worse the whole family moved to Sweden. Their house was destroyed, looted and set on fire. In the house were valuable colored eggs left. Tina wasn't very happy in Sweden until she met a nice guy from Bosnia. She fell in love and married him soon. But her only wish was to visit her granny in a village in Dalmatia. "It is fine my dear. I want you to go! You know that I love and support you in all your decisions. Just promise me that you will take care of yourself. You know how dangerous it is. There is still war going on." There she faced her destroyed family house. Zadar was constantly under attack and people were hiding in their basements almost all the time. Tina was afraid for the life of her granny so she tried to persuade her to go to Sweden with her. But granny couldn't leave everything behind
