Books

If you're a lover of handbags but can't afford to splash out on a new one, then Refashioned Bags by Faith & Justina Blakeney will help you to upcycle anything into high-style handbags.

The authors of the 99 ways series are back with a new book, filled with tutorials for revamping common household items in to stylish and fashionable handbags. Turn a broken umbrella into a Rainy Day Shopper, a tweed jacket in to a Suit Messenger Bag, a sweater in to a computer cozy, and weave strips of magazine in to a Magbag. Each project is accompanied by easy to follow instructions, making their construction easier than ever.

Now you can have a DIY bag for every day of the week and every occasion, by upcycling unwanted clutter from your home.

Check out a sample project from the book, Shower Curtain Tote.

You can pick up a copy of the book from Random House now.

If you see yourself as a bit of a foodie, then The Polymer Clay Cookbook by Jessica & Susan Partain is filled with adorable miniature nibbles that you can make and wear.

A cookbook with a difference, you'll learn everything you need to know about working with, moulding and cooking polymer clay. Whether you're a sweet tooth, fast food fanatic or a lover of world cuisine, this book has something for everyone. Complete with step-by-step instructions, make a pair of Glazed Cinnamon Roll earrings, a Sumptuous Sushi Platter necklace, Taco, Pretzel or Hamburger earrings, a Valentine's Day Conversation Hearts bracelet and a Swirly Lollipop pendant.

Cook up a clay storm in your kitchen and bake yourself some adorable accessories that would brighten up any outfit.

Check out a sample project from this book, Halloween Candy Corn Earrings.

You can pick up a copy of the book now from Random House.

In a similar vein to the LOLCats and I Can Has Cheezburger books, Cake Wrecks by Jen Yates takes a look at when professional cakes go hilariously wrong.

Featuring a selection of cakes with typos, requests which were taken far too literally, icing disasters, frosting that looks like poo and extreme wedding cakes, you'll be laughing, gasping and trying not to be sick. Our favorites included a cake with the word "nothing" iced on (as in a cake with nothing on it), disturbing dead-looking baby cakes and Happy Berthday cakes.

Baking disasters are something that many crafters can relate to, but it really is a case of lost in translation for most of the cakes in the book and the fact that these mistakes were made by professionals just adds to the hilarity.

You can pick up a copy of the book from Andrews McMeel now.

A collection of inspiring recipes from around the globe, Warm Bread & Honey Cake by Gaitri Pagrach-Chandra will turn your kitchen in to a warm and cosy haven, that any home baker would be proud of.

Including sweets from the Mediterranean, Budapest, the Caribbean and Asia, there's a wide range of recipes to try out. Bake some toasty Chocolate & Hazelnut Buns, a Spice Cake stuffed with almond paste, Nutty Meringue Slices, a Ricotta Tart and Chocolate & Pistachio Sandwich Biscuits. Unusual techniques are accompanied by step-by-step instructions, making the recipes easier to understand.

Take your taste buds on a trip around the world, without even leaving your kitchen, and treat yourself to a range of baked delights.

Check out a sample project from the book, Chocolate & Pistachio Sandwich Biscuits. You can pick up a copy of the book from Anova Books now.