If you could have dinner with any artist, who would it be?
A Mexican fiesta awaits in the garden at Casa Azul, but only if you can make it past some spider monkeys, hairless dogs, a fawn and an Amazonian parrot. Join Frida (and Frida and Frida), along with Diego Rivera, Leon Trotsky and a trio of powerful women - Josephine Baker, Georgia O'Keeffe and Jacqueline Lamba - as you piece together the artists, artworks and surroundings that bring Frida Kahlo's passionate story to life.
Do you know why Frida wore long colourful skirts? Or why she often claimed to be three years younger than she was? The answers to all these questions, along with 23 other insightful Frida-facts, have been printed on the inside lid of the puzzle. Brace yourself for one of the most iconic, most interesting artist stories in history as you take up the challenge of this 1000-piece puzzle.
The Dinner Date Jigsaw Puzzle series is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of history's most famous artists. It is a high-quality, luxury puzzle. Each puzzle piece is backed with white board, ensuring that the puzzle doesn't fray, but is still compatible with puzzle glue.
If you could have dinner with any artist, who would it be?
A giant grasshopper, an anteater and an ocelot named Babou - they're not your usual dinner guests. Put down your lobster telephone and experience the magic of Salvador Dali in this 1000-piece puzzle. Join Meret Oppenheim, Rene Magritte and a kaleidoscope of butterflies as you piece together the artists, artworks and surroundings that bring this surrealist dream to life.
Did you know that Dali designed the Chupa Chups logo? Or that he once packed 500kg of cauliflower into a Rolls Royce? Piece together this 1000-piece puzzle and then peek inside the lid to discover the meaning behind everything in the artwork. There's 25 interesting facts to discover.
The Dinner Date Jigsaw Puzzle series is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of history's most famous artists.
Roses, lilies, violets, and marigolds are among the 50 flowers, all featured in the works of Shakespeare, that wind around this beautifully literary circular jigsaw puzzle
Shakespeare grew up in the English countryside and filled his works with references to flowers, plants, animals, and insects. Celebrating them all, Rebecca Harris's rich illustration style brings this circular jigsaw puzzle to life. Memorable quotations from the poems and plays scroll through the art: "I know a bank whereon the wild thyme blows, Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows" from A Midsummer Night's Dream, for instance. Lush, fruitful, and romantic, this puzzle will appeal to bookstores thanks to the strong literary connections, and to hobbyist puzzlers thanks to the intricate art.
Embark on a captivating 1,000-piece journey through art history with this jigsaw puzzle. Trace the evolution of human expression from the first drawings to modern-day masterpieces.
New to art history and puzzled about where to start?
Try piecing together this beautifully illustrated timeline featuring fifty key moments in art history. This jigsaw traces the story of art, starting at Blombos Cave, the oldest known workshop where the first drawings were discovered. Step inside the studio of Artemisia Gentileschi, follow Sebastião Salgado documenting life in the Amazon, and uncover Emperor Qin Shi Huang's vast Terracotta Army.
This is perfect for puzzlers who want a fun introduction to art history.
We all know flow, even if we don't yet know what to call it: that blissful state of absorption, when you're so engaged with what you're doing that you don't notice the time passing. Psychologists now know that this still, almost meditative, state, brings us a host of mental health benefits: balance, tranquility, and less stress.
Jigsaw puzzling is an easy way to find this state, which is one of the reasons that they have boomed so dramatically in recent years. With the first of her 1000-piece Flow puzzles, Elin Svensson uses gently harmonious colour gradients to create a calming mandala that will captivate the puzzler, and take them on a gentle journey to a place of calm.
Celebrating the glories of gothic style and attitude, this tarot deck and accompanying handbook will help any goth find their true path
With traditional tarot iconography given a uniquely gothic aesthetic, this deck is illustrated with sophisticated new art by illustrator--and goth--Natalie Foss. Using the 78 cards and 40-page guidebook, elegantly presented in a gift box, the deck will accompany the user on their journey toward self-knowledge, and a more profound understanding of their place in the world. The 22 cards of the traditional Major Arcana, taking the user on a journey from the Fool to the World, are a proven way to address life's challenges; the 54-card Minor Arcana, consisting of suits of Wands, Pentacles, Cups, and Swords, help us understand our creative, material, emotional, and rational selves. All are explained and demystified in the accompanying book, written by a seasoned tarot practitioner (and ex-goth) Stephen Baird, so even beginners will be able to interpret the cards they draw, singly or as part of sophisticated spreads.
Explore the mysteries of ancient Egypt as you take on an array of puzzles, riddles, and fun facts about this antique land.
We are all fascinated by the mysteries and puzzles of the ancient world, none more so than those from ancient Egypt. From the riddle of the Sphinx to the source of the Nile, the mysteries of this antique land have fascinated people for centuries.
Embark on an epic voyage of discovery, in one thousand puzzle pieces!
In this fabulous puzzle, collage artist Maria Rivans celebrates Darwin''s journey with a glorious selection of its sights - from the giant tortoises of the Galapagos to the fossils of the Andes and, of course, the Beagle herself. Giving the puzzle an extra dimension, an accompanying booklet identifies the fauna included and reveals the stories behind the images chosen for the puzzle.
This Celtic decoration kit is designed to add flair to letters, notes and messages, to embellish drawings or pictures, or frame them with a border. It includes: 18 rubber stamps showing knots, spirals, interlaced borders and animal designs; an ink pad for all kinds of paper or card; a booklet, "The Celtic World", describing the lives of the people who created these patterns, their favourite motifs, their gods, their calendar and the sacred order of the druids.
Road Trip! is a nostalgic 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle journey with a coast-to-coast theme!
Join celebrated collage artist Maria Rivans on a freewheeling jigsaw journey across America! Driving from sea to shining sea, taking in the deserts, the Rockies, the great plains, and the forests of New England, you'll feel the excitement of the open road and the wind in your hair.
Maria's brand-new collage celebrates the imagery of the 1950s and '60s, an era of beautiful cars, confident graphics, and carefree driving; it includes a host of nostalgic views of the nation's great landscapes and cities.
Four Seasons: Create Four Elegant Collages with the Images in this Surprising Kit is a unique introduction to the art of collage.
In the same style as her trademark collage «pin-ups,» Maria Rivans presents four «seasons» with all the images and backgrounds you need to re-create them yourself; and after the satisfying process of composition, the four finished collages will work together as complementary artworks to adorn your walls.
Maria provides a choice of backdrops, hundreds of surprising collage elements (which the reader cuts out themselves), and the practical advice-you bring your own spin for a unique, contemporary result.
Learn how to painlessly use your sewing machine AND make stylish clothes and accessories you actually want to wear.
Trained on Savile Row, Rehana Begum has taught sewing for years, and knows how to introduce beginners to their sewing machines without stress or disaster. Now she presents that expertise in this elegant, contemporary book.
Learn how to thread your machine, choose your stitch and start up without creating a frustrating tangle of knots. With clearly illustrated techniques and simple patterns (from a tote bag to a simple dress), you''ll quickly be able to build on your skills and turn them into finished products to be proud of - even if it''s your first time on a sewing machine.
Sewing machines can be intimidating. Rehana''s expert knowledge promises to remove the fear and get you sewing - opening the way to a satisfying skill that will serve you for the rest of your life.
Discover the calming power of the flow state with inspiration from the coral reef.
Jigsaw puzzles give us an easy way to get into the flow, which is one of the reasons why they have boomed so dramatically in recent years.
With Reef Dream, the second of her 1000-piece Flow puzzles, Elin Svensson uses harmonious colour gradients to captivate the puzzler, and take them on a gentle journey to a place of calm.
A chance to give the priceless blessing of a well-behaved dog! Train that unruly pup to perform tricks, behave impeccably, and become a charming member of the family.
The best way to keep your dog happy and well-behaved is to give it challenging things to think about or do. School for Dogs presents fifty ingenious ideas for tricks, training and doggy happiness. You'll learn how to introduce new games and toys into the day; how to keep your dog lively and friendly; and how to address occasional behaviour problems before they become serious. Each card presents one simple piece of Sophie Collins' expert advice paired with a winning illustration from the pen of Charlotte Farmer. Topics include 'Swapping not Snatching', 'Slow Walking', 'Bake Tray Treasure Hunt' and more. Whether you're teaching your dog something useful, or just having more fun with it, the format makes it easy to pick up a new idea and quickly introduce it to your pooch.
Odysseus's homecoming in 1,000 pieces: dive into Homer's timeless epic with this jigsaw puzzle and concertina foldout, illustrated in jaw-dropping detail.
Homer's Odyssey, predating the invention of writing in ancient Greece, is revived in this stunning 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle. Encounter the one-eyed Cyclops, who feasts on the flesh of men; bewitching women, who charm with songs and spells; and meddling gods and goddesses, who shape the hero's fate.
Follow Odysseus's journey using the accompanying concertina, exploring twenty key scenes. Daisy Dunn's text will ignite new interest in one of the world's oldest and greatest poems. Get ready for a modern take on this ancient masterpiece.
