The humble tin is celebrated with Take a Tin, author Jemima Schlee's comprehensive, fun guide to turn everyday items into something spectacular.

By cutting, painting, piercing, and spraying tins, craftspeople can complete eye-catching and distinctive objects for the home. All the techniques, templates, and equipment required are explained so all you need to do is get your tin collection started. Four illustrated sections tackle 16 projects for lighting, decorations, display, and storage in the latest "Take A.. ." series of...

Transform the beloved bandana into 16 beautiful projects. Whether it's the classic red or a trendier color such as purple or black, bandanas make a statement as a wardrobe accent, costume accessory, or even an adorable "neck tie" for Fido. Well, now you can take this iconic cloth beyond the typical application with Take a Bandana, a do-it-yourself book that features 16 beautiful surprise projects for your home and garden.

The projects fall into four main sections:

• Outside entertaining: flag, bunting, picnic...

Be seated in style and comfort with this gorgeous book full of ideas to revamp the things you sit on everyday. If your chairs are looking past their best, or in need of a makeover, you will find beautiful projects that can turn sorry-looking seats into stylish centrepieces. Jemima Schlee's clever use of fabrics, textures, yarns and paint not only add personality and character to any interior, they are also an ideal way for thrifty types to create a new look on a budget. From homely armchairs and pouffes to eye-catching footstools and vintage-print stools, these are the personal touches...