Books published by publisher Lark Crafts

Chubby cats. Smiling cats. Cats on buses, pedaling bicycles, playing instruments, and napping happily on branches: lots of cats to color and love! Fans of fabulous felines will find kitties aplenty on these fun and whimsical pages. Each picture is rich in beautiful detail to spark the imagination of prospective artists—and keep them happily occupied for hours.

Everyone loves unicorns—and bestselling illustrator Lulu Mayo presents enchanting illustrations of these fantasy creatures to color. Unicorns on rainbows, dancing in the clouds, gathering in palaces, and even swimming in the sea with their friend, the narwhal! Lulu Mayo has delighted coloring book enthusiasts with her charming and whimsical illustrations of cats, dogs, bears, and owls. Now, she conjures up a magical menagerie filled with a million beautiful unicorns. Fans of these popular animals will find every illustration irresistible!

An enchanting adult coloring book from New York Times bestselling author Millie Marotta, whose books have sold more than 8-1/2 million copies worldwide! What awaits eager fans of Millie Marotta’s magical art? In her fourth collection, the bestselling author of Animal Kingdom and Tropical World has created enchanting images of exotic flora and fauna to color in. Millie’s engaging and intricately designed illustrations will beckon artists to make their mark on such creatures as an Amazonian royal flycatcher, macaroni penguin, mimic octopus, Tibetan fox, and golden pheasant, as well as a variety of plants, including rare orchids.

Make a statement—and smash the patriarchy, one stitch at a time—with these 40 feminist-themed cross-stitching patterns! Crafty activists will love this snarky book with its 40 irreverent, vintage-inspired cross-stitch patterns. Whether you want to proudly announce to the world that you're a nasty woman or remind others that a woman's place is in the revolution, you’ll find edgy slogans, sharp one-liners, and cheeky images that make fabulous wall art or wonderful handmade gifts. An illustrated basics section will get you started, with information on materials, tools, techniques, and framing your finished pieces.

The apocalypse has dawned—and this fun-filled book is the perfect diversion as you await the zombie attack. Color in a picture to reveal an “inspirational” message. Solve a crossword about what’s in Jimmy’s survival pantry. Design a vehicle to drive across the wasteland. Match the alien to the method of global destruction. Don’t go into your bunker without it!

Tiny owls. Singing owls. Owls eating snacks, playing instruments, and preening happily on branches: a million adorable owls to color! Everyone loves these pretty birds, and fans will enjoy letting their imagination go wild as they fill in the fabulous illustrations. Each picture has lots of beautiful details to spark your creativity . . . and keep you busy for hours.

Remember Shrinky Dinks--those plastic sheets that magically shrink and harden when heated in the oven? Millions of fans do. Now they're back … and a hot trend with both mainstream and Etsy crafters. Shrink! Shrank! Shrunk! introduces crafters to this friendly, fast, and fun way to create cool--and surprisingly chic--jewelry. It covers everything from the many new kinds of shrink plastic available (including printable) to the latest techniques. The 35 stylish projects include cute animal-shaped rings, a Mexican oilcloth necklace, origami airplane earrings, and more!

Hand-lettering techniques are a popular and visually dynamic way to add textual elements to crafts, from journals to mixed-media art. Sixteen accomplished contributors—including calligraphers, painters, collagists, card makers, fiber artists, and graphic designers—give their personal perspectives on lettering. They all offer their favorite tools, how they use them, their signature technique with step-by-step instructions and photos, and an alphabet sampler of their own font. Gorgeous gallery images of each contributor's work are also included. Contributors include:Andy Ainger • Francois Begnez • Flora Chang • Barbara Close • Philippe Debongnie • Karyn Denten • Aimee Dolich • Lisa Engelbrecht • Pam Garrison • Stine Kaasa • Rhianna Lederman • Martha Lever • Linda Schneider • Jessica Swift • Madeline Tomkins • Lori Vilegen •

Glorious nighttime scenes come to life through coloring! Take the meditative calm of coloring a step further when you bring world-famous cityscapes to light with intricate, one-of-a-kind designs created by the award-winning Lago Design studio in Seoul, South Korea. This unique Scratch NightScape book features a large format with detailed dramatic vistas of 12 of the most beautiful skylines around the world, including New York, Paris, London, Toronto, and Sydney. Scratch off the lines of the printed designs with the enclosed stylus and watch the images come to life. You can display the stunning final art or give them as gifts to friends or family.

Whip up 20 borax-free slimes with different textures, cool colors, and special effects from slime enthusiast Selina Zhang (@anathemaslime)! Follow the step-by-step instructions to make slimes to squish, stretch, poke, and play with, including Glow-in-the-Dark Slime, Fluffy Slime, Fishbowl Slime, Unicorn Slime, and more. Along with fun variations, this irresistible full-color guide outlines the essential equipment and ingredients, the science of slime, tips on how to safely make and play with slime, and advice for preserving your creations and troubleshooting common problems.

Everyone loves mermaids—and bestselling author Lulu Mayo has conjured up an ocean-full of these irresistibly enchanting creatures to color! Dive into the magical underwater world of mermaids with Lulu Mayo’s fun and whimsical coloring book! Her illustrations immerse you in an imaginative aquatic adventure, where mermaids collect shells, play instruments, dance among undersea flowers, and swim alongside dolphins. Each of the more than 30 spreads showcases fantastically decorated patterns and motifs, making this delightful collection perfect for mermaid fans of all ages.

One of the foremost names in beadwork creates 15 gorgeous, all-new projects. Widely regarded as one of today's finest teachers of beading, Cynthia Rutledge reveals her creative process and presents stunning designs that explore color, three-dimensional form, and mixed media. Meant for intermediate-to-advanced-level beaders, the pieces include a classic Renaissance Cameo Necklace, a pearl-and-glass Florentine Rosette Cuff, and Hebe's Floral Earrings. Each project offers historical perspective on the design, including an inspirational painting, instructions, and an explanation of the required techniques.