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Learn to make 15 beautiful crepe paper flowers and discover how to style them in your space. This charmingly illustrated book includes 15 flower projects of varying degrees of difficulty, ranging from a mini anemone and striped orchid to an impressive flamingo flower and a meadow buttercup. Master the art of making and adapting the flowers through the step-by-step instructions and create a stunning array of blooms to display in your home. In this book, Sine and Sara Finne Fransen of Almeja Space guide you through a crash course in colour theory and styling tips for every occasion. Discover how colours evoke different moods and create unique colour combinations for your flowers. Featuring chapters on materials, techniques and how to care for your blooms, Paper Flowers covers everything you need to create flowers that last (almost) forever.

Making Things champions handmade crafts that infuse the no-waste ethos with glamour and fun. Through easy-to-follow tutorials for over 100 projects that are both accessible and aspirational, Making Things invites readers to try their hands at a variety of crafts and celebrate the satisfaction that comes from slowly and carefully creating for oneself. Learn to fold magazine pages into Masu Boxes for organizing bits and bobs, make a cardboard loom for weaving potholders out of old linens, braid your own Kumihimo Dog Leash, or starch fabric scraps for decorative bunting. Makers Rose Pearlman and Erin Boyle met in 2018 and immediately struck up a friendship, united by a reverence for everyday objects. Their approach towards craft reflects a shared commitment to sustainability and accessibility – as they write in Making Things'introduction, “Craft can be exquisite and exacting, the result of formal training and years of practice, but it can also be experimental and messy and not quite perfect.” Scouring sidewalks, stoops, and thrift stores, the authors repurpose materials to create projects that range from functional to fun and frivolous. Step-by-step guides make it simple to start and finish each project, while the book's stunning photographs show how each craft can fit within an organized, thoughtfully curated home. As Making Things demonstrates, relying on a limited range of supplies and repurposing the same materials can spur our creativity, encouraging us to look at a pile of junk on a stoop and see endless possibilities.

Keep your hands busy and your mind playing and free of stress with A Happy Book of Little Gifts to Make. From professional artist Sarah Hand, the author of Art Makers: Papier-Mache, this book features easy-to-follow step-by-step projects, creative inspiration, and prompts—all designed to be done at home using affordable, accessible materials. Best of all, the projects are small-scale, so they are portable, giftable, adorable, and fun! A Happy Book of Little Gifts to Make includes varied projects done in all kinds of materials, from papier-mache and paper to crayons, paint, and paint pens. With this book, you can learn to make:DioramasPapier-mache creaturesPop-up cardsCotton dollsAnd much more Throughout the book, find tips for having fun and relaxing as you create, plus creative inspiration and prompts so that you can use this book as a starting point for art projects you devise on your own. After a stressful year (or decade?), everyone needs to have fun and let loose, and what better way than with art that can be created at home and with materials you already have? The small size of the projects makes them manageable even for beginning crafters and artists, and kids will love working on the projects too (possibly with a little adult help). The art is adorable and whimsical and appeals to artists of all ages and skill levels, including beginning crafters, DIYers, crafty families, and more. Grab your paper, paints, and more and then set up at the kitchen counter to start your stress-free creative life with A Happy Book of Little Gifts to Make from a professional artist and instructor.

From the author of The Unofficial Book of Cricut Crafts and the creator of Hello Creative Family and Cutting Machine Crafting comes a brand new book, all about making handmade gifts with your Cricut cutting machine! Throughout the pages of this book, author Crystal Allen will walk you through thirty new Cricut projects that can be personalized and given as gifts, no matter the occasion. With her easy approach,'pro-crafter tips,'and step-by-step photos, you'll feel like you're crafting with your best friend. Whether you are a skilled crafter or new to DIY, you will find exciting ways to use your Cricut Maker, Explore, and/or Joy. If you're new to the Cricut scene, you'll want to pore over the pages that help you unbox your Cricut, giving you a general understanding of the parts of your machine, as well as tips for using Cricut Design Space and Cricut Access. If you're an experienced Cricut crafter, you can skip ahead to the projects, which use the most popular materials your Cricut can cut. These include fabric (cotton, felt, and fleece); basswood and chipboard; leather; vinyl; paper; and heat transfer vinyl. Tips for using infusible ink are also included. Projects include: Glitter Cups with Hidden MessageTic-Tac-Toe Board Game with Photo Faces Game PiecesMilestone Baby BlanketsLeather tool rollWood Welcome SignMagic Sequin Infusible Ink PillowsHello Doormat Birth Stats Toddler StoolWood Veneer Earringsand so much more! Crystal's hope is that the techniques learned throughout the book, along with the (free!) included cut files, will inspire you to create designs of your own that you can not only gift, but also sell on creative marketplaces such as Etsy and even at craft fairs. With your Cricut cutting machine and this book, you'll always be prepared with a handmade gift idea for any occasion including holidays, birthdays, graduations, baby showers, housewarmings, weddings, and more! Show love and appreciation with personalized, handmade gifts that are easier to make than you ever thought! (Seriously, get ready to hear a lot of'You made this?!')

Papier mache is back—and not just for kids! In this third book in the Art Makers series, artists of all skill levels, crafty families, and others will love learning to work with their hands to make and then create with papier mache. The perfect tactile and environmentally conscious art form, papier mache uses simple, affordable, and recyclable tools and can be made easily at home. This accessible guide covers the tools, materials, and techniques for making papier mache, followed by step-by-step projects for making quirky, whimsical, folk art–inspired: Home decorGiftsJewelryDollsAnimal figurinesAnd much moreArt Makers: Papier Mache is the perfect book for anyone wanting to get started with this fun, easy technique, or for those who want to revisit the joy of making papier mache from their childhood. The Art Makers series is designed for beginning artists and arts-and-crafts enthusiasts who are interested in experiencing fun hands-on mediums, including polymer clay and embroidery.

Craft yourself calm with twenty-five beginner-friendly, easy-to-follow, craft projects like embroidery, cross stitching, paper craft and more, with free templates.Craft Your Own Happy is a collection of mindful craft projects to make you smile! Perfect for those moments when you need a bit of self-care and relaxation time.Do you ever feel like you spend too much of your day staring at screens, feeling anxious or stressed out? If the answer is yes, then you need this book! The cute colorful projects have all been designed with the feel-good-factor in mind. Crafting can help to take you away from the worries and pressures of your daily life, and give you back those moments of slowness and focus which can help to reduce anxiety.Unlike other craft books, this is a book that you can dip into and find projects based upon how you are feeling. So you can craft to suit your mood! There are 25 beginner-friendly projects to choose from including cross stitching, embroidery, paper craft and more... Why worry when you can craft happy!

A compendium of crafting inspiration and instruction from the creators of ABC's competition series Making It—featuring twenty-five projects. With the all-star duo of Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman leading the way with puns, advice, and good vibes, Making It became the competition series we didn't know we needed, stealing our hearts and encouraging our most creative ideas. Now the show's creators are at it again with this in-depth looks at some of the best DIY crafts from the show and inspired by the Makers themselves. Introductions to woodworking, fiber arts, paper crafts, and more will enable you to experiment and customize your own creations at home. And the projects are accessible to all skill levels, so you can get just as crafty as the Makers did. This crafting guide will inspire and energize you to DIY whatever you put your mind to.

It's one of the most important days of your life. Or it's the wedding of your dear friend or a beloved family member — what can you do to help make it as memorable and personal as possible? Add a graceful and unique touch to the celebration with handcrafted decorations and keepsakes! This practical guide will show you how to quickly and easily create a terrific variety of ornaments: a centerpiece, guest gift, tablescape, and more. You don't need any crafting experience for these easy projects, and best of all, they can be completed in less than a single day.Each book in Dover's Make in a Day series presents 15 projects with illustrated step-by-step instructions. The beginner-friendly projects are ideal for anyone wishing to whip up something simple but special. Supplies are easy to find and are readily available at major craft stores. Other titles in the series include Make in a Day: Modern Wreaths, Make in a Day: Pompom Crafts, Make in a Day: Paper Flowers, Make in a Day: Garlands, and Make in a Day: Centerpieces.

Craft away with the quirkiest creatures around! Save the drama, these Llamas are going to whisk you away to your happy place. Fun and quirky, these furry animals are the latest spirit animal that everyone is interested in. This book has 15 projects that will inspire you and make you ready for your own Llamapalooza! You'll get directions here on how to make Llama Papercraft ornaments, a Llama piñata, Llama wall prints, Llama finger puppets, Llama plushies, Llama T-shirts, Llama greetings cards, Llama bag and so much more. Both novice and expert crafters will enjoy this variety of projects. Each craft comes with a list of all the items and templates that you will need to create your llama-fueled fun. There's no shortage of ways that you'll be able to envision these dazzling Llama Crafts?the perfect activities for any adventurous Llama fan. Great for yourself or to give as gifts, but you'll probably want to make them for both… Get ready to leap for llamas!

The popular craft designer and lifestyle blogger shares a rainbow of new project ideas—all using the creative power of paper.What began as a project collection and viral Instagram hashtag (#CrafttheRainbow) has become an inspiring book featuring all-new paper project ideas. Learn how to make playful party decorations, luscious flowers, amazing cards, and sophisticated wreaths, garlands, centerpieces, and more than you can imagine. Brittany Watson Jepsen is known for the unusually imaginative and amazingly beautiful designs she creates for her website and host of clients (including Anthropologie). In Craft the Rainbow, Jepsen walks readers through the easy basics of transforming simple paper—including tissue, crepe, cardstock, leaves of books, and vintage and recycled paper—into vibrant, fanciful, handmade projects suitable for every occasion.

This volume in Collins & Brown's bestselling Ultimate series reveals all the techniques you need to begin making beautiful projects with paper.The book covers all the basic papercraft techniques, many of which can be achieved using only paper, scissors and glue. There is even a chapter on materials as well as a useful tools section for more advanced papercrafting techniques.Once you've got the basics covered, you will be amazed at the variety of paper techniques there are to explore. Various paper treatments are covered in the sections on colouring, decorating and texturing. You will learn how to make beautiful cards for family and friends in the cardmaking chapter, and add a special personal touch to gifts by making your own envelopes, giftwrap and gift boxes. The scrapbooking chapter is packed full of ideas on ways to preserve memories of trips and events. Decorative techniques can be found in the papercutting and origami chapters, and there is a final chapter on other papercrafts which includes techniques such as papier maché, decoupage, quilling and advice on the best ways to make your own paper.

Craft lush, beautiful plants -- from succulents and ferns to blooming flowers -- with The No Kill Garden, a collection of more than 30 paper, felt, knit, and crocheted projects that bring the outdoors in. Many of us love plants... but it often feels like plants don't love us back. For those people -- the people who have purchased several'impossible to kill'houseplants, only to find them dead mere weeks later -- there is The No Kill Garden, a charming collection of plants to craft and share. The handcrafted plants offered in this beguiling volume provide the sense of being surrounded by green, luscious plant life, without having to worry about that pesky watering. The No Kill Garden offers a wide variety of plants, from mushrooms and flowers to vines and terrariums, and a broad range of easy-to-follow crafts, including paper, felt, needle-felt, knit, and crochet. The more than 30 projects in this book are not just random flowers or leaves, either -- each of the crafted plants is inspired by a specific variety and is accompanied by a lively description of its main characters. Each of the plants is structured for a beginner, so that anyone with an interest in crafting can make them, and is paired with beautiful images of the finished project to delight and inspire readers.

Over 25 magical projects with easy-to-follow instructions! Welcome to the world of Unicorns! We love these magical and mythical horned creatures that inspire the imagination with their wonder and vibrancy. This book explores the magic and fun of these majestic animals with dozens of fun and entertaining projects dreamt up by Isabel Urbina Gallego including: unicorn headbands!iPhone cases!handbags!papercrafts!plush!and so much more! Both novice and expert crafters will enjoy this variety of projects. Each craft comes with a list of all the items and templates that you will need to create your unicorn-fueled fun. There's no shortage of ways that you'll be able to envision these dazzling Unicorn Crafts?the perfect activities for any adventurous unicorn fan. Great for yourself or to give as gifts, but you'll probably want to make them for both… Get ready to spread the magic!

Create stunning papercrafts like gift wrap, stationery, party decorations and more with this beautiful collection.A lifelong artist, Lotta Jansdotter has been creating patterns and motifs for fun since childhood and professionally since 1996. Her organic, playful, and timeless designs have appeared on everything from sewing and quilting fabrics to rugs, bedsheets, baby gear, dishes, and more. For Paper, Pattern, Play, Lotta happily focuses on the most basic and versatile of mediums: paper. Here she presents a colorful collection of both iconic favorites and brand-new creations. She also shares prompts and instructions for creating easy, fun, and whimsical projects, including party decorations and favors, games, gift tags, gift wrap, labels, stickers, stationery, and assorted, as Lotta likes to say, bits and bobs.The e-book edition features a link to download and print the collection's patterns at home.

Create your own stylish cards for all occasions with this collection of 21 simple papercraft designs.Discover how to make unique greetings that are sure to delight friends and family. With just a few clever techniques, it's quick and easy to transform basic materials into beautiful cards.Follow clear step-by-step instructions to make the 21 featured card designs, or be inspired to create your own personalized variations. All you need to get started is card, paper, scissors and glue, so there's no excuse not to have a go!

Full of fun and inventive projects, Hello Tokyo is a cute and quirky guide to living a DIY lifestyle inspired by Japanese crafts and trends Filled with simple craft projects and fun tips inspired by her daily life in Tokyo, Japanese blogger, crafter, and designer Ebony Bizys captures the humor and originality of the eclectic Japanese experience in this charming handbook. Perfect, pretty projects come together quickly and easily, and they require just a few simple materials to make. This easy-to-follow book offers ideas galore to inspire beginner and advanced DIYers alike. Readers will find: step-by-step instructions for crafting handmade stationery from secrets for making handmade memory books to store cherished pieces from their travels recipes for personalizing garlands and tassels to add fun and sparkle to small soirees and more! Fun and cute in its entirety, Hello Tokyo is a sweet look into Japan's DIY culture, brimming with clever craft ideas for bringing happiness to the everyday. It will delight any crafter looking to add a touch of whimsy to their DIY adventures.

Fill your home with paper flowers! They're easy to make, lovely to look at, and best of all--they'll never wilt! Paper is pretty much the least expensive craft material you'll find. It's also one of the most versatile. With a pile of colored sheets, a pair of scissors, and The Art of Paper Flowers, you can create gorgeous bouquets to give away or keep for yourself. For anyone who's an avid home crafter or future home-decor online vendor, this book will get your creative juices flowering, err, flowing. The Art of Paper Flowers makes it easy for anyone to create beautiful roses, orchids, tulips, and more--completely out of paper. There are thirty-five flowers included in the book, and each pattern is accompanied by a complete list of materials required, step-by-step instructions for creating the flower, original paper-folding techniques from the author, full-size patterns, and color photos for reference. Additionally throughout the book, there are interesting bits of trivia, myths, or folklore for each delicate flower. The book also includes a foreword by Rosie O'Donnell. All the basic information is here in The Art of Paper Flowers for readers to make their own impressive paper flower bouquets. From mastering the skill of paper manipulation to achieving seamless gluing and coloring practices, you'll make flowers look incredibly realistic. Whether you're creating gifts, decorations for an event, or home decor, The Art of Paper Flowers will have you arranging stunning flowers in no time!

Handmade cards are gifts, creative expressions, keepsakes, and relationship builders. Beneath the cardstock and embellishments is deep emotion from the card maker--encouragement, celebration, commemoration, and love. Unlike many store-bought cards that are thrown away, handmade cards are cherished and displayed. They spark connections, express feelings, evoke laughter, and warm the hearts of friends, relatives, and coworkers. There's joy in the process of creating, as well as in giving and receiving handmade cards.The Complete Photo Guide to Cardmaking is the ultimate resource on card making. All paper-crafting techniques that can be employed for card making are thoroughly covered, including a comprehensive description of paper types available, folding options and techniques, coloring and image transfer methods, and adding embellishments. Inside, you'll also find methods for using a computer to design and print cards. More than 80 projects give you lots of ideas and inspiration to create cards of your own, using the techniques you've learned. Unique envelope templates and a helpful source list are included.Expert paper crafter Judi Watanabe provides you with a one-stop reference for making cards for any occasion. This book includes step-by-step photographed instructions for a wide range of techniques, as well as projects to accompany each area of card making. Full of gorgeous cards, The Complete Photo Guide to Cardmaking explores a wide range of techniques and end products, making it a valuable reference for any crafter. So when the mood strikes, use the artistry you've learned to create personalized greetings for everyone you know!

Over 20 modern one-of-a-kind projects. Print, Paint & Ink is perfect for everyone interested in learning to make their own stamps, prints, and painted accessories. With clear instruction and beautiful photography, authors Andie Powers and Emily Grosse of Assemble Shop & Studio will teach you all you need to know to create beautiful patterns, prints, and designs for a stylish home and life. Thanks to step-by-step directions and the included templates, the 21 projects in Print, Paint & Ink are perfect for every skill level. From the easy and adorable Teeny Tiny Eraser Stamps to the stylish Furoshiki Wrap to the modern and minimalist Nesting Poplar Boxes and so much more, including: Wood Bauble Necklace Scandinavian Mini Blanket Fruit and Veggie Dye Swatches Sketched Salt and Pepper Jars Cork-Stamped Wrapping Paper Stenciled Cocktail Napkins Simple Felt Placemat Honeycomb Linoleum Block Stamp Stamped + Embroidered Table Runner Matchbox Confetti Boxes Spirographed Tote Clothespin Garland Mini Adventure Logs Campfire Stones Paint-Dipped Branch Hooks Color-Blocked Stone Paperweights Friendly Porcelain Egg Cups Japanese Stab-Bound Guestbook

“Perfect for anyone embracing their crafty side for the first time (or those who just want to keep developing their design chops)” (HGTV). Design enthusiasts are bombarded with beautiful inspiration at every turn, but many lack the foundation necessary to recreate their dream projects. In Materially Crafted, Victoria Hudgins, creator of the popular design blog A Subtle Revelry, uncovers the best and least intimidating ways to work with the most popular crafting materials—from spray paint and concrete to thread, wax, and paper—and presents more than thirty easy projects to get everyone started. Peppered with Hudgins's tips for “merrymaking the everyday” (using simple DIY ideas to live life more joyfully) plus inspirational photos of projects created by other prominent bloggers, Materially Crafted is an indispensable guide for a new generation of design enthusiasts looking to DIY their own distinctive style. “Her book focuses on materials and great ways (including 30 main projects) to transform them into something special.” —Design•Sponge

Origami paper with stunning Japanese traditional prints and fun and simple folding instructions!Amazing Origami is designed for origami paper folders of all ages and all skill levels—from novices up to more experienced folders. It provides everything you need to create exciting and original origami art. The gorgeous folding papers feature delicate patterns with gold detailing, recalling the one-of-a-kind traditional designs used in the Japanese kimono fabrics from a bygone era.This origami ebook contains: A full-colored 64-page booklet Clear step-by-step instruction and diagrams 17 fun-to-do projects Downloadable folding sheetsOne of the wonderful aspects of origami is its simplicity. The paper folder needs nothing more than something to fold—no glue, no tape, no string or wire—just a piece of paper! Though the materials are simple, origami exemplifies the ability of the human mind to solve problems and create a beautiful harmony. Origami is relaxing and peaceful, but it is also fun and exciting to discover new ways to fold paper. With Amazing Origami's simple instructions, origami beginners will be able to get started immediately. With the beautiful, Japanese origami paper, experienced paper folders can create unique origami art.Origami projects include: Luna Moth Tortoise Carp Leaf Peacock Butterfly Koi Chinese Pinwheel And many more

In this digital age, the fate of physical books remains in question. Even the concept of curling up with a good book conjures new images. But there remains a sensory thrill to physical books—to seeing and feeling them, to turning their pages—that makes many of us value them even more as digital reading grows in popularity. In Novel Living, artist Lisa Occhipinti celebrates her love for physical books by presenting us with her unique ideas for collecting and displaying them, for conserving and preserving them, and for crafting with them. Guided by Occhipinti's artful eye, you'll be inspired to build and display collections based on your personal passions and to use books for crafting, either by deconstructing or by copying favorite elements. Amazingly, most of the projects—ranging from easy shelving to a headboard constructed of book spines to napkins composed of scans of favorite text passages from books—require no special skills or supplies.

Creative Paper Quilling contains 28 brand new and exciting quilled designs. Join Ann Martin and other accomplished quilling artists as they share expert technique information, helpful tips and eye-catching designs that are sure to appeal to crafters of all skill levels. Enjoy creating greeting cards for a variety of occasions, charming ornaments for your favorite holidays, stylish jewelry pieces to enhance your wardrobe, and unique wall art and home accents. The Quilling Basics chapter equips readers with sufficient knowledge of supplies and tools to get them started. The Shape Gallery includes images of the quilled shapes used in the book and provides instructions and step-by-step details needed to create each shape.

Repurpose your cardboard boxes to make ingenious and amusing animal objects and furniture—from a moose head wall trophy to a hedgehog pencil pot. Cardboard has never been so much fun—just look what you can make with it! So before you bin that box, take a look at the clever ideas in this exciting new book of cardboard animal projects. Light yet durable, cardboard is ideal to create on-trend animal-themed ornaments and decorative furniture that will delight both children and adults alike. Projects include mouse and tortoise storage boxes, a wolf pencil case, an elephant plant pot, even a Noah's Ark clock, an owl lampshade, a zoo chess set, cat storage drawers, a penguin side table, a lion doll's bed and more! All of the cardboard craft techniques are explained, with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and templates.

Words--Color--CourageBravely document your life's journey with Art Journal Art Journey: Collage and Storytelling for Honoring Your Creative Process. Artist Nichole Rae is your creative companion and guide as you explore your art journaling journey in three easy steps.Begin by putting the journal in art journal: A variety of prompts and writing styles help you breathe life into your hopes, feelings and intentions.Then put the art in art journal: Use your writing to develop a theme for your art journal. Illustrate your story by adding photos, illustrations and ephemera.Finally, explore your creative process: Ponder color, words and symbols as you build beautifully layered collage pages.Along this art journaling path, you'll find the strength to listen to your heart and find your creative voice.All you have to do is Embrace the Journey.Includes: • Journaling prompts • 15 mixed-media and collage techniques • Dozens of inspirational journal pages

From the beloved design brand for nurseries, playrooms, and every space in between, Petit Collage shows you how to make 25 of their bestselling paper and wooden accessories for your home. Customize toy chests, create cheerful name plaques, build bunny clocks, and more, with artist and owner Lorena Siminovich. Breaking down each project with simple, illustrated step-by-step instructions, Siminovich presents easy tips on how to personalize the Petit Collage signature style with your child's favorite colors and patterns. All you need are rubber stamps, paper, scissors, and the provided project templates to create a contemporary space filled with bright and distinctive décor. Whether you're looking for unique paper toys or vibrant namesake prints, Petit Collage's whimsical craft projects will inspire your children to put their little touch and big imagination into your family home.

Continuing the Instructables series with Skyhorse Publishing, a mammoth collection of projects has been selected and curated for this special best-of volume of Instructables. The guides in this book cover the entire spectrum of possibilities that the popular website has to offer, showcasing how online communities can foster and nurture creativity.From outdoor agricultural projects to finding new uses for traditional household objects, the beauty of Instructables lies in their ingenuity and their ability to find new ways of looking at the same thing. Extraordinary Projects Bible has that in spades; the possibilities are limitless, thanks to not only the selection of projects available here, but also the new ideas you'll build on after reading this book. Full-color photographs illustrate each project in intricate detail, providing images of both the individual steps of the process and the end product.

Perfect for creating gifts for baby showers, naming ceremonies, or first birthdays, Made for Baby contains more than 50 projects to make by hand, ranging from simple gift tags to gorgeous heirloom quilts.Covering the most popular handmade crafts, including sewing, knitting, embroidery, scrapbooking, and paper crafts, every project in Made for Baby is explained step by step, with beautiful photographs of key steps and the finished project.

Crafters can delve into the world of mixed-media art using traditional paper-craft techniques partnered with new and interesting products with the help of this book. It features 26 new and unique projects that use 23 different techniques demonstrated with an easy-to-follow photo tutorial, and the designs utilize easy-to-purchase products from a variety of manufacturers. Incorporating these general paper-craft and mixed-media tools, readers will learn mark making, collage, embossing, and how to add color, faux finishes, and backgrounds, then apply them to captivating projects.

The stunning detail in this showcase of fine gifts for friends and family can be easily recreated at any skill level. With easy-to-follow instructions and an accessible materials list, each project is designed to ensure a successful creative experience. From jewelry and ornaments to frames and memory albums, the innovative projects span all seasons of gift giving and agree with any budget. The tutorials utilize popular Spellbinders products that are available at major retail locations across the United States and Canada.

Kiss those excuses goodbye!'I don't have time.''I don't know what to journal about.''I can't keep the momentum going.'Sound familiar? What are your excuses for not spending time with your art journal? Get ready to cast those excuses aside because Gina Rossi Armfield's No Excuses Art Journaling offers a no-fail approach to art journaling.Using a day planner as your art journal, you'll find daily, weekly and monthly prompts that you can adapt to fit your real-life, busy schedule. Along the way, you'll learn fun and convenient techniques to add sketching, watercolor painting, collage and more into your journal, all while setting goals, creating art and chronicling your unique life.Inside You'll Find: • More than 20 mixed-media art journaling techniques demonstrated step-by-step so you can add color, style and life ephemera to your journal. • 6 pages of journaling prompts and tips for every month of the year. • Dozens of inspirational art journal pages by Gina and 12 guest artists to show how you can make the No Excuses program decidedly yours. Grab your journal and pen, and kick your excuses to the curb!

Celebrated indie artist Christine Schmidt offers 25 hip, imaginative, and personalizable decorations, toys, puzzles, and keepsakes for children using simple hand-printing techniques. A new take on DIY projects for kids. Personalized, handmade items are a meaningful way to show your love for a baby or child. Christine Schmidt, author of the bestselling Print Workshop and the creative force behind the acclaimed Yellow Owl Workshop line of artisan stationery and home accessories, shares her inspired ideas for making easy, yet entirely unique items for children from newborns to school-aged. Using stamps, stenciling, and other hand-printing techniques, design-savvy parents will be able to make quick kid-friendly projects that will be cherished for years to come.

Awesome Projects from Unexpected Places features more than thirty projects designed by the users of instructables.com. These users have repurposed and reused everyday items they've found around their homes, in their backyards, or even in local junkyards to create unique furnishings and decorations for their homes and meaningful gifts for others. Equipped with the vision to not only see the latent potential and beauty in common items, but also the skills necessary to transform those objects into creative and new applications, these projects are at the core of the maker movement and can inspire us all.Readers of Awesome Projects from Unexpected Places will learn how to construct:Bottle cap tablesConcrete lamps3D string artSand fire gardensScrew-nut and wooden ringsParacord braceletsCigar box guitarsWooden beer mugsTest tube spice racksMetal rosesAnd more!

Continuing the Instructables series with Skyhorse Publishing, a mammoth collection of projects has been selected and curated for this special best-of volume of Instructables. The guides in this book cover the entire spectrum of possibilities that the popular website has to offer, showcasing how online communities can foster and nurture creativity.From outdoor agricultural projects to finding new uses for traditional household objects, the beauty of Instructables lies in their ingenuity and their ability to find new ways of looking at the same thing. How to Do Absolutely Everything has that in spades; the possibilities are limitless, thanks to not only the selection of projects available here, but also the new ideas you'll build on after reading this book. Full-color photographs illustrate each project in intricate detail, providing images of both the individual steps of the process and the end product.

Mod Podge® is the all-in-one glue, sealer, and finish that has been used for decoupage creations for more than 50 years, and this book guides crafters through the process of transforming almost anything into beautiful and useful items. The step-by-step photos, tips, and tricks demonstrate how to create home decor, jewelry, and glassware with ease and success, while simple techniques for adding sparkle, dimension, and color are also provided to give creations unique and custom looks. Featuring 13 projects for both kids and adults, this guide to Mod Podge® will allow crafters to transform old, worn-out furniture into stunning new pieces, turn drab containers into trendy organizers, and convert old glassware into chic vases.

This book acts as a showcase for a collaborative art project sponsored by artists Angela Cartwright and Sarah Fishburn. The project explores the theme of'gardens'as a metaphor for peace, beauty, tranquility, reflection, and creativity, while at the same offering readers an inspiring collage workbook that explores the techniques, methods, and the insights of the participating artists. The book includes inspiring garden-related quotes that artists can use in their own work, a blank'garden gate'template, and a gallery of garden-themed imagery that readers can alter and use in their own artwork.

Some of the highest-quality art markers on the market, Copic markers continue to grow in popularity for paper crafters, and this informative and instructional book assists crafters of all levels in mastering Copic coloring skills. In addition to an explanation of the color-coding system, suggestions for compatible inks and papers to use, and step-by-step tutorials on the most popular coloring techniques, this go-to resource also includes a variety of eye-catching card designs to inspire enthusiastic card makers. Projects include Raven Thanks, Quite a Catch, Me Love You, Friends Forever, To the Moon and Back, Apples in a Chintz Bowl, and Home Sweet Home.

Introducing current, popular coloring methods for card making, this guide is divided into three instructional chapters that showcase a specific medium—watercolor, colored pencils, and alcohol ink. With an introduction to each medium, every one of the eye-catching designs in this book include a detailed walk through, a materials list, and coloring tips. A special section on how to accentuate designs includes suggested use for glitter pens and gel pens as well as techniques on shading and creating texture. Projects include Fairy Thanks, Meowy Christmas, Geranium Get Well, Secret Fishing Spot, Beary Happy Birthday, Sharing a Cookie, and Special Friends.

YOUR MISSION: Discover the tactical secret of self expression--the art journal!Harness the artistic explosion ticking in your head, just looking for a creative way to detonate. Prepare to be bombarded with ideas, techniques and suggestions as you allow your creativity to take hold. The Journal Fodder Junkies are on a mission, ready to arm you with all that you need to explore artistic ways of recording your life and thoughts. Part sketchbook, part diary, part notebook, part dream journal, part daily planner, part to-do list and part doodle pad, the art journal is different things to different people. Whatever it is for you, the Journal Junkies Workshop contains all the covert inspiration and know-how you'll need to get started. Uncover your own path, your own voice, your own style.Inside you'll find: • Basic information on the supplies and materials you'll need to start your journal experience. • Step-by-step presentation of techniques using water colors, acrylic paint, image transfers and more. • Chapter-by-chapter demonstration that follows the Junkies'techniques as they layer a page, taking it from blank canvas to dynamic document. • Ideas on how to get started writing in your journal, covering both what to write and inventive ways of writing it. • Gallery spreads taken straight from the authors'journals that give you a unique opportunity to peer inside the heads of two experienced art journalists. Grab a journal and begin basic training today with Eric Scott and David Modler to become a Journal Fodder Junkie!

This is a book for low budgets and high ambition. Read it and you will learn how to put images of things onto other things. You will start by rolling up your sleeves. Your shirt will be stained anyways. At some point, you will harness the power of the sun. Go ahead, look inside. You will see that you do not need a fancy studio to print a T-shirt or a picnic blanket. There is no specialized machine required to print anything you want in any room you want. A mural, a dartboard, a deck of cards, these are all possible. In a week or a month, you will wake up to find you know words like acetate and substrate. You will be comfortable talking about ink and shopping at military supply stores. Perhaps most important of all, you will be printing images of things onto other things.

Follow Your BlissWhether you're looking to express yourself creatively for the first time or have found yourself in a creative rut, you'll soon be following your inspired voice with the help of Journal Bliss.With the guidance of author, Violette, you'll learn to express your thoughts and feelings like never before in your own art journal. Not only will Violette inspire you with her own journal pages, she'll teach you techniques for creating your own unique pages.You'll learn to: • Create juicy backgrounds and whimsical borders for your pages to help get the ideas flowing • Love doodling, even if you think you can't draw • Make image transfers of photos or even your own artwork • Develop your own fanciful lettering and so much more!Create freely, express yourself and enjoy the journey with Journal Bliss!

Looking to add a little bit of sophistication to your projects? Take your mixed-media art to the next level with Canvas Remix. In this funky yet whimsical book, Alisa Burke shows you how to work with canvas in ways that go beyond the stretcher bar. Create a tote bag, placemat or even beads for jewelry by using any of the forty-five techniques that Alisa demonstrates. Whether it's collage art or urban graffiti that fits your style, Canvas Remix has it covered.

Jazz up your pages!Get ready to infuse your scrapbook layouts with messy, sparkly, snazzy and exciting new techniques. Go beyond the usual—experiment with art supplies, try unfamiliar tools, go wild and have fun. With Scraptastic! you can take your projects to the next level using innovative ideas for creating playful and artistic pages.Inside you will find 50 illustrated techniques for jazzing up your layouts. Step-by-step photos, complete supply lists and easy-to-follow instructions show you exactly how to create each surprisingly easy project. Plus, you'll find helpful tips and tricks for creating cards as well as getting the most out of your supplies.Grab your tools and try:· watercolor· golf leafing· stamping· embroidery· hand-cut lettering· paper piecing· beading· collage· quilting· and more!Whether you're an art novice or design veteran, let Scraptastic! be your guide to discovering the messy, sparkly, touchy-feely, snazzy world of scrapbooking.

Easy Sculpted Foam for Your Home Let Koren Russell's magic show you how to turn foam and clay into gorgeous finials, funky clocks, or green tree frogs in Easy Sculpted Foam for Your Home. In this book, you'll learn simple techniques that combine craft foam, paperclay, and paint to produce sophisticated and whimsical pieces of art for your home. The process is so fun it won't be long until your home is filled with decorative accents with the look of carved wood, sculpted clay, or poured ceramics. • Fabulous new techniques for working with foam • 25 fun home decor projects to make • Clear, easy step-by-step directions; patterns included

Transform your favorite photos into artistic and fun crafts! This innovative approach to creative photography and crafting is the ultimate idea book. Using techniques such as photocopying, decoupage, and applique, you will learn how to use photographs, coupled with graphic programs, laminate sheets, fabric-type paper, wood, polymer clay, and dark room techniques to adorn toys, crafts, and home decor items such as: • Placements • Aprons • Lamps • Tote bags • Ornaments • Memory books • Polymer clay figures • Collage quilts • Screen prints • Blocks • Toys • Holiday cards • Stationary • Jewelry And much, much more! Each of the 50 projects includes easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and a list of supplies and sources, so you'll know exactly what you'll need to recreate these great projects!