Hannah Read-Baldrey – författare

Make your own luxury handmade gifts without the price tag with the queen of Couture Craft!In this inspirational yet practical craft book you will have access to a plethora of wonderful gifting and wrapping ideas that won't break the bank. With a luxury modern feel, and lots of insider stylist hints and tips, this book features darling projects that are simple to make and versatile enough for a range of occasions, from birthdays to weddings, anniversaries to Christmas.Created by British crafting expert Hannah Read-Baldrey, who knows a thing or two about gifting from running her business MakeBox & Co, this bible of making is a book you will treasure for a lifetime and refer to year after year for craft ideas.Hannah shares easy-to-make yet impressive ideas for timeless gifts that can be hand crafted, from luxury soy wax candle making to handmade paper flowers, personalised house portraits to a delicious bunch of roses cookies - all fun and creative projects that you will want to refer to time and time again.The book is broken down into easy-to-digest chapters, ranging from personalisation - to make your gifts truly unique; beautiful batches - for the prepared gift giver; handmade cards and wrapping; luxury gifts; and quick gifts - that only take around 15 minutes to create. Plus some fun etiquette features in between. So whether you want to spend lots of time on a gift or need to make one pronto Hannah has got you covered!With beautiful styled photography and tonnes of practical step-by-step advice, this book will give you everything you need to create beautiful handmade gifts that will be treasured by your loved ones for a lifetime.

Whilst this book captures the very essence of Lewis Carroll’s popular tales - which have been translated into 125 languages and made into numerous films - each of the 50 `Make Me’ projects stands alone as a gorgeous item to cherish. Who wouldn’t be seduced by a red polka dot frilly pinny to wear whilst baking cupcakes fit for a king, or a heart-shaped pinboard to house precious keepsakes, or an exquisite beaded napkin ring in the initials of each of your dinner guests? Decorate your home and garden with the supremely simple yet highly effective no-sew fabric-covered teapot planters. Serve your partygoers from a china cake stand made from mix-and-match vintage crockery. And create wonderfully scented candles that fill oversized teacups to present as handmade gifts.Alice’s world was full of extraordinary characters and peculiar insights so interspersed between the projects are snippets of Wonderland lore and instructions for fun party games, such as How to Become a Queen, How to Run a Caucus Race and How to Play Musical Chairs, to keep your tea party guests entertained. With Everything Alice there will never be a dull moment in your own personal Wonderland.

Want to create a fabulous girls' night in filled with gorgeous crafts, cakes and cocktails? Then this is the book for you. Whether planning a girly night for 2 or 20, this stunning book includes ideas that will keep every guest entertained even with the minimum amount of effort. Packed full of unique makes including a bunting necklace and make-up brush bag, tasty sweet and savoury treats, irresistible cocktails, hilarious party games and pampering instructions for hair, nails and make-up, there could be no better way to spend time with the girls. And in these cash-strapped times, this book offers ideas for the perfect alternative to costly bars and restaurants. Delight your guests with effortless and delectable food such as the Rustic Pizza, Dips for Chips, Leggy Ruffle Cake and Luxury Black Forest Gateau, and wow them with delicious cocktails from the sophisticated Flora Fizz and Wild Hannah to the fun Cosmo Jellies and Titanic. Distinguish your evening from any other by giving it the personal touch - provide each of your friends with the opportunity to create beautiful and quirky craft makes that they can take home and treasure.Whether you want a quiet and relaxing night with your girls or a party that will rival the best of them, Girls' Night In is a fun and simple guide to making any night with your friends special.