Gift&TradeSpring2026

85 ART & CRAFT ISBN: 978-0-7643-7066-3 $22 99, £20 99, 31 99 CAD softcover • 168 pp • 8 1/2" x 10" x 5/8" (216 x 254 mm) 300 color photos, 22 b/w patterns AVAILABLE APRIL 2026 HeartFELT Crafts to Make and Give 18 Pretty and Practical Felt Projects for Home Décor and More (Banners, Coasters, Houseplants, Garlands) By Laura Nightingale Readers will learn how to bring a cozy, handmade feel to their homes with these 18 beginner-friendly felt crafts that can be created in an afternoon! Felt is a soft, colorful, and affordable material that’s perfect for beginners. And, with just a few simple supplies and the expert guidance of designer Laura Nightingale, readers will be able to transform it into adorable decorations and practical home accessories that are sure to be loved for years. Inside the book, readers will learn how to choose felt, cut and shape it using the provided templates, and master 10 simple embroidery stitches. Also included are step-by-step instructions and beautiful photos for 18 projects, including faux houseplants, cozy coasters, cute party banners, a bird mobile, a trinket dish, a zip pouch, and more. Readers will be amazed at all they can stitch with one simple material! ISBN: 978-0-7643-7070-0 $19 99, £18 99, 28 99 CAD softcover • 120 pp • 7" x 9" (178 x 229 mm) 480 color illustrations AVAILABLE JUNE 2026 Yummy Watercolor A Beginner’s Guide to Painting Cakes, Cookies, Donuts, and Other Sweet Treats with Easy Step-by-Step Instructions By Camille Bellet ISBN 978-0-7643-7070-0 ISBN 978-0-7643-7066-3 Readers will learn how to paint dozens of delicious desserts and sweet treats with this beginner’s guide to watercolor painting! The book kicks off with a comprehensive getting-started section that teaches readers every­ thing they need to know about watercolor paper, paintbrushes, color mixing, and basic watercolor techniques, setting them up for success no matter their skill level. Then painters can get cooking with 34 different foods, organized by season and presented in a variety of learning approaches: fully illustrated step-by-step tutorials, inspirational pieces with simple color and shape guidelines, and unique painted-recipe breakdowns to help readers think outside the box. The projects are presented visually with clear illustrations and simple instructions, and the result is a beginner-friendly book that is perfect for anyone who wants to get started in watercolor painting. Readers will love this inspiring guide to painting that looks good enough to eat! Camille Bellet is a professional illustrator from France who is celebrated for her expertise in culinary illustration. Her work has been featured in books, kits, television, newspapers, and magazines, including collaborations with Vanity Fair , the French news network Ouest France, Michèle Wilson puzzles, and the popular show Le Meilleur Pâtissier, where her recipe illustrations have delighted audiences. Camille’s distinctive watercolor style and attention to detail have made her a sought-after artist in the illustration world. In addition to her professional projects, Camille is a passionate educator, regularly teaching in- person watercolor classes and workshops for both beginners and advanced students across France. Follow her artistic journey on Instagram @camillebelletillustration. Laura Nightingale is a professional designer and felt artist whose small business, The Yellow Birdhouse, has been connecting crafters with unique and charming felt sewing designs for a decade. Her blog focuses on tips and DIYs to help readers lead their best crafty lives, and she also sells handmade items made with high- quality wool-blend felt. She aims to infuse life’s small moments with designs that add color, vibrance, intention, and fun and can be reused year after year. Laura has a degree in costume studies from Dalhousie University and has been featured in Homespun and Country Woman magazines. She lives by the ocean with her husband and two sons in beautiful Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. Learn more at www.theyellowbirdhouse.com.