We love collages, and making them requires no practical skills or experience - anyone can do it, with anything you happen to have to hand. That makes it perfect for people who might not quite know where and how to start.

We like Alannah Moore’s The Collage Ideas Book because it is a brilliant introduction, a guide for anyone unsure of their path, and a wonderful inspiration with page after page of wonderful designs.

Simple themes and concepts build to sophisticated projects, but every page offers support for anyone who doesn’t quite know where to start. It is a great kitchen-table craft, and one parents can enjoy with children.

To get people started, we’re offering a free pack of ephemera with each copy. The packet will include scraps and pieces we’ve collected over the years, so you can include them in your own designs. You might find illustrations, book pages, maps, photographs, advertisements, leaflets, scraps of wallpaper - a unique mix of bits and pieces to inspire!