Best of
Crafty

2008

Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs: 144 Circles, Hexagons, Triangles, Squares, and Other Unexpected Shapes


Edie Eckman - 2008
    But if it's hip to make squares, imagine the excitement of making circles, stars, triangles, and hexagons. Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs introduces crocheters to more than 150 designs of every size and shape. Full-color photographs capture the intricate details and color work of each motif, and clear step-by-step instructions are presented in both text and visual formats. With its unexpected range of shapes, designs, and color ideas, Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs will keep enthusiasts happy for a very long time!

The Intentional Spinner


Judith MacKenzie McCuin - 2008
    The rich, historic traditions of plant and animal fibers are fascinatingly juxtaposed with recent advances in synthesized fiber and mankind’s use of fibers in the past, present, and future, while detailed, image-laden instructions for four intermediate projects demonstrate the range of possibilities, from sturdy, plied yarns to playful, novelty yarns. Spinners are also offered guidance on planning a project from start to finish, as well as how to care for and store completed projects.

Illustration School: Let's Draw Cute Animals


Sachiko Umoto - 2008
    Sachiko Umoto’s engaging, relaxing techniques include a primer on drawing basics, plus detailed steps for creating animals from start to finish, including deer, sheep, horses, giraffes, dolphins, and more. Learn about essential materials, then discover the best methods for starting and adding onto a drawing, and incorporating shading and color. Sachiko’s instructions are so easy to follow, you’ll be creating a whole menagerie in your sketchbook in no time. Create a marching dog, a sleepy bear, and a bouncy bunny. Trace or copy the designs, then enhance them with unique doodles and details to make them your own. Add color for even more punch. Sachiko’s illustrations will inspire you to incorporate drawings into art journal pages, book art, planners, scrapbooks, and cards. Connect with the world and share your creations with friends and family. Using these techniques, you’ll discover how to:Draw cute character faces that come aliveEasily incorporate details such as fur, patterns, wings, and hornsGet ideas for taking your illustrations further with cute poses and facial expressionsBe inspired by ideas for drawing animals in their surroundingsAdd fun scene-setting extras, such as footprints, food, plants, and moreTake this book with you wherever you, and have fun practicing drawing the cutest animals around. Grab a pencil and get started! Discover how the Illustration School series of books makes drawing enjoyable and stress-free. Using Sachiko Umoto’s fun, easy techniques for sketching quirky animals, plants, landscapes, and people in the Japanese character style, you’ll fill pages with charming illustrations that are uniquely you.

Harmony Guides: Basic Crochet Stitches (The Harmony Guides)


Erika Knight - 2008
    If you're looking for stitch inspiration, this Harmony Guide brims with new and old stitches to delight crocheters of all skill levels. Use the single cluster crochet stitch as a great foundation pattern for a textured scarf or a trinity stitch to add warmth to an afghan design. Why not glam up a shawl with a striking hexagon stitch or a wavy shell stitch? With 250 stitch options, the possibilities are practically endless All swatches are worked in contemporary yarns, beautifully photographed, and accompanied by easytofollow instructions. Basic crochet techniques are reviewed, plus tips and tricks are featured throughout. The Harmony Guides have been longstanding references and sources of inspiration for handcrafters for more than thirty years, offering clear, concise instructions and photographs for stitches. British designer Erika Knight, author of the Simple Knits series, lends her expertise in the series redesign, updating the Harmony Guides with new stitches and knowhow.

Printing by Hand: A Modern Guide to Printing with Handmade Stamps, Stencils, and Silk Screens


Lena Corwin - 2008
    The quirks are what show the maker’s intimate involvement in the process, and it’s that unique quality that first attracted textile designer and illustrator Lena Corwin to hand-printing. Even though decorative prints are more in vogue than ever, there was until now no up-to-date hand-printing guide—no single source explaining the tools and materials that are used today, or reflecting a contemporary aesthetic. Corwin has given us that guide. Using step-by-step instructions and up-close photos, Corwin teaches crafters everything they need to know to master stamping, stenciling, and screen printing, from making their own printing devices to trouble-shooting when plans go awry. Her inimitable collection of projects ranges from stamped stationery and simple-to-sew pouches, to stenciled tote bags and furniture, to screen-printed bed linens and upholstery fabric. There’s even a silk-screened dog bed. The author has created original artwork for each project (full-size patterns are included in an envelope at the back of the book), so that every crafter can achieve the same beautiful results. Or maybe not quite the same. Remember: It’s the subtle differences that make hand-printing so special and alluring.

Bewitching Cross Stitch


Joan Elliott - 2008
    Prepare to be bewitched by this original collection of fantasy-inspired designs from one of the cross stitch world's favourite designers, Joan Elliott.

Little Felted Animals Create 16 Irresistible Creatures with Simple Needle-felting Techniques by Horvath, Marie-Noelle ( Author ) ON Sep-04-2008, Paperback


Marie-Noelle Horvath - 2008
    With bright photographs and clear diagrams.

Creepy Cute Crochet: Zombies, Ninjas, Robots, and More!


Christen Haden - 2008
    Each easy-to-follow pattern is presented with step-by-step diagrams, hilarious commentary, and full-color photographs of the bloodcurdlingly sweet creatures in their natural environments. Creepy Cute Crochet comes complete with helpful crochet tips and a down-and-dirty course in doll making, with each pattern ranked by difficulty level, so even beginners can share in the fun.The scary-cute photographs, accessible instructions, and illustrated patterns are sure to be a hit with indie crafters, angsty teens, and hip moms everywhere.

Amigurumi World: Seriously Cute Crochet


Ana Paula Rimoli - 2008
    -Over 20 projects are super hip and super quick to make— you need only basic crochet skills and small amounts of yarn-Funky designs include mommy and baby owls, hedgehogs, and penguins, plus silly crocheted treats like cupcakes and ice-cream cones-Find complete instructions for crocheting designs and adding facial features and other embellishments

The Beading Answer Book: Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face; Answers to Every Question You'll Ever Ask


Karen Morris - 2008
    Concise, straightforward, and packed with illustrations, this handy little book is full of tips and techniques that will take your craft to the next level. With insightful advice on everything from thread storage to fragile glass beads, The Beading Answer Book will help you solve your most vexing beading dilemmas.

Ami Ami Dogs: Seriously Cute Crochet


Mitsuki Hoshi - 2008
    The perfect go-to guide for every stripe of crochet artist, from the crafting commuter to the full-time hook-and-needler (and the perfect gift for anyone who could use an extra dose of over-the-top cuteness in their life), Hoshi’s Ami Ami Dogs is sure to knit smiles and tail-wagging into the fabric of any home it joins.

Cute Stuff: Let's Make Cute Stuff By Aranzi Aronzo!


Aranzi Aronzo - 2008
    Hot off the trail of the runaway hit craft book The Cute Book and the Aranzi Machine Gun series, Cute Stuff shows you how to make everyday items and accessories like hair ties, book covers, purses, key holders, and a slew of appliques out of the Aranzi Aronzo denizens!

Creating Crystal Jewelry with Swarovski: 65 Sparkling Designs with Crystal Beads and Stones


Laura McCabe - 2008
    The author provides complete step-by-step instruction for 20 projects (10 for beginners) -- and presents 45 more in a photo gallery of design variations, teaching readers how to vary colors and shapes to create custom effects. All 65 designs are made with only three simple beadwork techniques: flat peyote stitch, tubular peyote stitch, and spiral rope. Laura McCabe also provides a chapter on making decorative embellishments, such as bezels, picots, berry clusters, and branch fringe. The concise instructions are illustrated with easy-to-follow illustrations.Beaders of any skill level can create their own high-end, boutique-style jewelryGoes beyond stringing to teach readers three basic beadweaving techniques and principles of designOnly book on market endorsed by the worldÆs leading manufacturer of cut-crystal beads

The Beader's Bible


Dorothy Wood - 2008
    The essential guide to beads and beading techniquesIllustrated techniques for beading on and off the loom, threading, stringing and fringingCombines beading with knitting, crochet, embroidery and wirework for unique resultsIncludes 30 "Bead Something Now" projects, from striking jewelry to stunning accessoriesFeatures useful guidance on taking each technique further to extend your skills

Origami Art: 15 Exquisite Folded Paper Designs from the Origamido Studio


Michael G. LaFosse - 2008
    LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander introduce a unique collection of origami paper craft projects. Origami Art features folding instructions for complex 3D origami models. These featured origami projects will amaze and astound paper folders with their intricate and lifelike qualities. Also featured within this origami book, are articles on paper selection and preparation for each project; advanced techniques, such as "wetfolding" and compound origami plant design and construction. LaFosse and Alexander embrace every aspect of this fascinating art form and present it brilliantly for advanced paper folders and the artist in us all. While knowledge of some basic folds are needed, the clear, expert instructions allow readers to learn origami at a very high level, without requiring a great deal of previous origami knowledge or experience. This origami book contains:144 pages of full-colorAdvanced origami folding techniques and tipsClear, step-by-step instructions15 signature origami projectsIf you're eager to dive into a premium collection of challenging origami designs, then this exciting paper folding guide is for you! LaFosse's expert instructions will step you through the creation of origami masterpieces that are beautiful to behold and make wonderful gifts. Origami art projects include:American AlligatorPond TurtlesMonk SealMalaysian Birdwing ButterflyMunich OrchidAnd many more…

Imagine: Fun, Fabulous Layouts for Every Scrapbooker


Jeanette R. Lynton - 2008
    That is precisely the spirit of Imagine -a brilliantly designed scrapbooks from industry innovator Jeanette R. Lynton.

MaryJane's Outpost: Unleashing Your Inner Wild


MaryJane Butters - 2008
    Wilderness ranger turned Idaho organic farmer, MaryJane is a woman OUTSIDE . . . the norm. Drawing from her own diverse background, she’ll show you exactly HOW to get outdoors—and what to do once you’re there.Think and get inspired in her OUTTHINKING chapter. Head to your porch, yard, or rooftop, using the innovative and easy suggestions you’ll find in OUTBOUND. Kick up a little sass with her ideas in OUTRIGGED, joining the ranks of “reel” women who go tramping (trailer camping), or wily huntresses who take the kind of “heart shots” that knock ‘em dead and into the freezer. In OUTSTEPPING, learn to load a backpack with her unique high-protein meal plan that won’t break the bank or your back.And throughout these pages you’ll encounter the inspirational stories of OUTSPOKEN women who’ve blazed the trail and beyond. By the time you turn the last page, you’ll be going flat-OUT for all the world to see.

Computer Tricks for Scrapbooking 2


Jessica Sprague - 2008
    This book is packed with great ideas that will help you learn how to get the most from your computer, digital camera, printer and scanner. This is a follow-up book to Jessica's highly successful first book, Computer Tricks for Scrapbooking. Over 50 all-new techniques. Digital shortcuts for no-fuss albums. Free digital downloads. Fabulous results in 3 steps ... or less!

Stray Sock Sewing: Making One of a Kind Creatures from Socks


Dan Ta - 2008
    Readers will learn how to make odd and endearing one-of-a-kind creatures from a variety of sock styles. Softcover F&W Media Inc

Sublime Stitching Craft Pad


Jenny Hart - 2008
    Jenny Hart is an artist, designer, and the founder of Sublime Stitching. She lives in Austin, Texas.

Stitch 'n Bitch Superstar Knitting: Go Beyond the Basics


Debbie Stoller - 2008
    And who better than Debbie Stoller to show you how. The expert knitter and gifted, edgy author who introduced knitting to a new generation with her "New York Times" bestseller, "Stitch 'n Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook," now shows her readers how to do more lots more. "Stitch 'n Bitch Superstar Knitting" is the only knitter's handbook to teach the full array of advanced knitting techniques and skills, such as double-knitting, knitting lace, complicated color work, beading, and more. Writing with the clarity that makes her such an effective teacher, and the attitude that got her dubbed "knitting superstar" ("San Francisco Chronicle"), Stoller explains how to "knit by the numbers;" get creative with stripes; embellish with crochet, beading, and I-cords; how to make cable patterns; and how to use color forms. There's also a whole section on DIY which gives a tutorial on creating your own knitting patterns. And then the brilliant icing on the cake 41 cool, funky, and fabulous patterns from Debbie and the Stitch 'n Bitch community: a fluttery Rococco Shawl, Cap Sleeve Lattice Sweater, Jackie-O sequined cardigan, Empire Strikes Back dress, the adorable Button It children's sweater with changeable animal patches. Plus sexy stockings, stylish handbags, blankets, scarves, and more, all photographed in full-color.Errata link:http://www.knithappens.com/content/vi...

Blueprint Crochet


Robyn Chachula - 2008
    Covering a wide range of skill levels, it introduces the universal symbol language of crochet to newcomers, while also satisfying the need for intermediate level patterns. Each crochet design is broken down stitch-by-stitch in a diagram format so that visual learners can see, as well as read, each step. With contemporary designs from trendy to classic, each project offers a fresh take on crochet, providing modern patterns for purses, necklaces, belts, dresses, shawls, and more.

Sew U Home Stretch: The Built by Wendy Guide to Sewing Knit Fabrics


Wendy Mullin - 2008
    She'll take your sewing to the next level, providing step-by-step instructions (both for sewing with a serger and without) and patterns directly from her own studio. And with tips on how to alter T-shirts and clothes you already have, you'll soon be revamping all your clothes to make fabulous custom creations.

Wool Pets: Making 20 Figures with Wool Roving and a Barbed Needle


Laurie Sharp - 2008
    There are only a few books written on the subject and most of those focus on 'flat' needle felting on a surface. This book is about sculptural needle felting—creating 3-D animals and figures using the felting needle to sculpt wool.The book shows the techniques and describes how the felting needle works with wool fiber to create felt, while explaining the differences between this art form and other forms of felting. The reader will learn how to hold the needle, what sort of materials to use, and why.There are about 20 complete projects including various birds, bugs, four-legged animals, and people-each one unique and irresistible! Laurie also shows the reader ways to display their felted creations as mobiles, ornaments, or arranged in shadow boxes.

A Charming Exchange: 25 Jewelry Projects to Create & Share


Kelly Snelling - 2008
    Your hosts, authors Ruth Rae and Kelly Snelling, have joined forces with a diverse group of talented contributing artists to bring you 55 step-by-step techniques in 25 inspiring jewelry projects. Combine the techniques in your own way, learn how to collaborate with other artists, create pieces for yourself or trade what you make with others.Whether you are new to jewelry making or a seasoned pro, you'll find plenty to inspire you to take your creations to a new level. In addition to basic jewelry techniques, you'll learn to:Connect with other jewelry enthusiasts online or in your own community and work together to merge styles and share ideas and methods.Discover how easy it is to incorporate unusual elements (from gold leaf to animal crackers tins) into your wearable pieces.Make your own decorative chain links, add rivets to metal, create your own jump rings and much more!Let A Charming Exchange show you how to connect with like-minded souls and start making your own gorgeous jewelry pieces today.

Kaffe Fassett's Country Garden Quilts


Kaffe Fassett - 2008
    Based on Fassett's signature line of Rowan fabrics, the pieces have been designed by some of the world's finest quilters, including Liza Prior-Lucy, Pauline Smith, and Robert Horton. And the gorgeous photography is just the start: Complete instructions for creating each museum-quality quilt are also included. Plus, Fassett draws from his 30 years of experience to offer tips and techniques that every quilter will treasure. This new collection from a master will be eagerly embraced by his fans worldwide.

Material Obsession: Modern Quilts with Traditional Roots


Kathy Doughty - 2008
    They encourage quilters to use bold patterns and unusual color combinations, and to trust their instincts rather than follow rigid rules. In Material Obsession, Doughty and Fielke present 23 vibrant quilt patterns that appear fresh and modern, but are often based on traditional designs. They explain how any quilter, novice or seasoned, can create striking variations of their own by seeking inspiration from both the fabric in front of them and the world around them. Patterns are arranged in order of difficulty, from easy to advanced, and a techniques section fully describes the basics of patchwork and quilting. Material Obsession provides quilters with everything they need to put a modern twist on an age-old craft—and to express their own creative spirits while they’re at it.

Baby Beanies: Happy Hats to Knit for Little Heads


Amanda Keeys - 2008
    Mainly because they look so darned cute in hats! And they look really, really cute in Baby Beanies. Author and photographer Amanda Keeys designed these enchanting toppers for the babies who model for her, and her simple patterns use bright colors, lush textures, and quirky embellishments to rise to the top. Directions for basic stitches and techniques are included, so even beginning knitters can easily whip up a present for a special baby. Readers will enjoy the funny, engaging text and the hundreds of adorable photos. Go beyond blue for boys and pink for girl—make them something nice from Baby Beanies!

English Embroidery in the Metropolitan Museum 1575-1700: 'Twixt Art and Nature


Melinda Watt - 2008
    These seventeenth-century embroideries, some eighty works in all, include samplers, gloves, headgear, purses, raised work panels, boxes and mirrors, portrait miniatures, lavishly embroidered Bibles, and a spectacular burse made to hold the Great Seal of England. In a series of essays the book explores the important role of embroidery in the history of textiles and decorative arts and also offers new insight into the role of women in the production of decorative arts. Expert scholars discuss embroidered furnishings, fashion accessories, biblical narratives, and pastoral imagery, to create a superb and comprehensive overview of embroidery during this tumultuous period in English history.

Quilt with Confidence


Nancy Zieman - 2008
    The inspiring and encouraging tone of this book will make you feel like you've been quilting your entire life! From the nation's favorite sewing teacher comes tips and step-by-step instruction for getting started quilting, from selecting tools, to rotary cutting techniques and edge-jointed seaming, you get it all!

The Beader's Color Palette


Margie Deeb - 2008
    Get The Beader’s Color Palette, a priceless resource for beaders seeking inspiration for their jewelry designs. Author Margie Deeb presents 220 palettes inspired by five diverse themes, along with examples of finished jewelry and 20 step-by-step projects that interpret those themes. From the four elements (air, fire, water, and earth), to artists’ palettes (from ancient Egyptian through modern art), from world cultures (including Latin America, India and Tibet, Africa, the Middle East, and the Far East) to environments (rainforests, the Southwest, the Mediterranean), to the natural world (marine life, birds, insects)—these palettes capture the essence of countless human experiences and dreams. Beginners will love the basics section on off-loom stitches, loom weaving, and stringing; more advanced beaders will be inspired to take on the wide world of beautiful color.

Cross Stitch Art Nouveau


Barbara Hammet - 2008
    Barbara Hammet revisits the timelessly popular art nouveau style with this collection of cross stitch designs inspired by the period's most instantly recognisable artists.

The Prayer Shawl Companion: 38 Knitted Designs to Embrace, Inspire, and Celebrate Life


Janet Bristow - 2008
    The Prayer Shawl Companion presents 38 wondrous wraps for all occasions from baptism to remembrance. The book includes easy intermediate to challenging patterns that include heartwarming stories to and from shawl recipients. 176 pages.

Learn to Tat: With Interactive DVD


Connie Ellison - 2008
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Ornamental Origami: Exploring 3D Geometric Designs


Meenakshi Mukerji - 2008
    The types of models presented are similar in nature to the models in Mukerji's Marvelous Modular Origami, but some of the chapters are more advanced and all of the designs are new. The reader can learn about polyhedra while making these models and is left with the ability to design one's own models. Step-by-step folding instructions for over 40 models are presented. Although the book is for intermediate folders, beginners are encouraged to try because origami basics are explained. The diagrams are easy to follow and each model is accompanied by breathtaking finished model photographs.

Fabric Scrapbooking: Yes, It's a Scrapbook! Series


Donna Downey - 2008
    Has the ability to bring a new audience to scrapbooking, quilters & sewers. Puts a new spin on preserving memories. Has dozens of ideas with step by step instructions.

Knit Aid: A Learn It, Fix It, Finish It Guide for Knitters on the Go


Vickie Howell - 2008
    What kind of yarn is best for a specific project? How do you pick up dropped stitches without ripping a project apart? How do you knit and purl Continental-style? With her unmistakable charm, Vickie delivers practical answers to every knitter’s questions, offering tips on choosing a project, selecting needles and yarn, finding the speediest knitting method, and even handy new ways of carrying your knitting and the best times to work on it. With its convenient size, lie-flat spiral binding and easy-to-follow diagrams and illustrations, this is an item that should be in every knitting bag.

A to Z of Crochet


Country Bumpkin Publications - 2008
    Whether you're a new crocheter or just want to try new techniques, this must-have resource offers all the know-how you'll ever need!Easy-to-read text and full-color photos walk you step-by- step from basic through advanced methodsOver 1,000 close-up photographs feature real hands holding real yarn and needles--there's no easier way to learnFix mistakes, shape garments, and find the answers to almost any crochet question

Textures and patterns for the rigid heddle loom


Betty Linn Davenport - 2008
    But, as you will discover in this book, you can weave much more than just plain weave. The Revised Edition includes more material and color photos of projects. This is a revised edition of a 1980 book by the same title. This edition contains color plates & covers.

Adobe Photoshop CS6 Digital Classroom


Jennifer Smith - 2008
    Photoshop is the industry standard for image editing, and this guide gets photographers, commercial designers, web developers, fine artists, and serious hobbyists up to speed on the newest version. It includes 13 self-paced lessons that allow you to progress at your own speed, with complete lesson files and tutorials on the DVD. Topics include Camera RAW, masks and layers, retouching, and much more. A self-paced way to learn the newest version of Photoshop, the essential image-editing software used by professional photographers, web developers, and graphic designers Features full-color, step-by-step instructions in the book plus additional tutorials and lesson files on the DVD Developed by a team of Adobe Certified Instructors and Photoshop experts who have created many of the official training titles for Adobe Systems Covers Adobe Bridge, Camera RAW, masks and layers, painting and retouching, and selections and layers, taking you through basic and intermediate-level topics Photoshop CS6 Digital Classroom is like having your own personal tutor teaching you the newest version of Photoshop.Note: DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.

Interactive Art Workshop: Set Your Mixed Media in Motion


Kim Rae Nugent - 2008
    A gallery of inspirational examples from a wide variety of talented contributors (including Claudine Hellmuth) follow each tutorial. The author and contributing artists go beyond moving parts to include techniques that also engage the senses of touch, smell and sound for an overall sensory experience. You will be moved to create art that moves, both literally and figuratively.

The Quilting Arts Book


Patricia Chatham Bolton - 2008
    Showcased here are some of the most popular topics, articles, and artists from past issues of Quilting Arts magazine, as well as new and fresh methods from today's most respected contemporary quilt artists. Hands-on workshops introduce crafters to each facet of the art-quilt trade—from creating abstract, pictorial, and landscape quilts to in-depth techniques on surface design and stitching applications. Each chapter showcases various art-quilting concepts and ends with quick creative exercises and tips guaranteed to get both quilters and mixed-media artists creating with cloth right away.

Super Stitches Crochet: Essential Techniques Plus a Dictionary of more than 180 Stitch Patterns


Jennifer Campbell - 2008
    Superstitions are useless. Now, Super Stitches Crochet—that’s useful! Super Stitches Crochet offers a complete introduction to this favorite craft, plus an illustrated dictionary of more than 180 stitches and patterns. Solids, openwork, fans, trellises, arches, laces, textures, medallions, shapes, edgings, and more are shown with instructions and diagrams on left-hand pages and a photo of a crocheted sample swatch on the opposite page. This follow-up to the super-successful Super Stitches Knitting includes information on choosing yarns, selecting hooks, understanding symbols and abbreviations used in crocheting patterns, essential crochet techniques, and the stitches and formations that are the essentials of all crochet work. Look, throwing salt over your shoulder won’t keep you busy forever. You need Super Stitches Crochet!• User-friendly lay-flat binding• Unbeatable illustrated reference• Great for crocheters at every level

Painted Paper: Techniques & Projects for Handmade Books & Cards


Alisa Golden - 2008
    In her uniquely imaginative style, Alisa Golden helps novices approach the blank page and make the creative process their own. Focusing on ways to paint paper using water-based media--primarily acrylic inks and gesso--she supplies all the necessary inspiration and information for mastering such techniques as washes, dropper outlines, brush-handle painting, and masking borders. Her exquisite examples range from repeating patterns and freeform designs to customized stencils and translucent layered looks, and projects include an origami envelope, accordion-folded album, and decorative box.

Stencil 101: Make Your Mark with 25 Reusable Stencils and Step-by-Step Instructions


Ed Roth - 2008
    With this awesome, entirely original stencil collection anyone can learn to make their mark. Our handy portfolio format includes 25 reusable stencils along with tips and tricks for stenciling on all sorts of surfacesfrom walls and furniture to T-shirts, cards, and even cake! Stencil maverick Ed Roth has chosen his favorite designs, ranging from urban-cool boom boxes and power lines to naturally fanciful sparrows and branches. Simple instructions take readers step-by-step through the process while photographs provide ample inspiration. Best of all, these stencils can be used over and over again. Simply clean, dry, and store them in the pocket glued at back!

Great Yarns for the Close Knit Family


Mary C. Gildersleeve - 2008
    Knitting directions for hand-knit projects to accompany great literature: The Adventures of Pinocchio, Canadian Summer, The Hobbit or There and Back Again, Little House in the Big Woods, Little House in the Highlands, The Lost Island, Mary Poppins, Mr. Popper's Penguins, Otto of the Silver Hand, Redwall, The Secret Garden, Wheel on the School.

French General: Home Sewn: 30 Projects for Every Room in the House


Kaari Meng - 2008
    Now, this beloved designer has gathered her favorite patterns into a charming sourcebook sure to be coveted by crafters, Francophiles, and home decorators. She offers 30 simple sewing patterns for French-inspired projectsa scalloped tablecloth, piles of pillows and bedding, a festive party garland, totesand more. Lay-flat spiral binding and ready-to-use pattern sheets and embroidery transfers, plus step-by-step directions, gorgeous photographs, and helpful illustrations make it easy to bring the palettes and pleasures of traditional French living into any home.

Beginner's Book of Modular Origami Polyhedra: The Platonic Solids


Rona Gurkewitz - 2008
    Based on the classic Platonic solids, these 17 projects are appropriate for folders at all levels. Step-by-step diagrams offer detailed views of the models' assembly, and photos depict completed models.

Inventive Metal Clay for Beaders


Irina Miech - 2008
    Get step-by-step instruction in metal clay, plus learn complementary techniques such as enameling and keum boo (applying gold foil). Full beading instructions included. Projects for all skill levels, plus bonus variations!

Magic Books & Paper Toys: Flip Books, E-Z Pop-Ups & Other Paper Playthings to Amaze & Delight


Esther K. Smith - 2008
    Smith, author of How to Make Books, unlocks the secrets of making tricky book forms even if you’ve never worked with paper before.While some of these 25 projects can be made by kids with a little help from mom or dad, all are designed with the adult in mind—the adult who’s a kid at heart! With step-by-step directions and charming illustrations, a few carefully placed cuts and an array of folds and twists almost magically become a colorful, multidimensional book.

Sew Simple


Gooseberry Patch - 2008
    And because most of these 20 projects are quick and easy, they're perfect for beginners. Whip up an apron from a tablecloth. Create covered hangers or a set of coasters in retro fabrics. For your friends who knit or crochet, make roll-up holders to store their needles and hooks. You'll also find three yummy recipes to enjoy: Chewy Chocolate-Caramel Bars, Creamy Morning Coffee and Tickled-Pink Drink. So dust off your sewing machine or get out your needle and thread. You'll want to treat yourself and your friends to the simple pleasure of these sweetly-sewn gifts!

Semiprecious Salvage: Creating Found-Art Jewelry


Stephanie Lee - 2008
    Found objects can be beautiful both for the unique, unexpected look they add to your work and for the stories we imagine them to tell. In the pages of Semiprecious Salvage, you will discover the excitement of reclaiming remnants of the past and reinterpreting their beauty in wearable works of mixed-media art.Step-by-step instructions guide you through the basics of wirework and creating basic jewelry findings, then encourage you to don your boots and get digging as you mix and match elements to create one-of-a-kind treasures. You'll learn to:Age modern "flashy" objects to create the distressed look of pieces with a pastCombine jewelry elements with new and vintage fabrics for a soft, romantic touchMaster the use of a soldering iron and a propane torch in crafting metal jewelryIncorporate plaster and resin into your work for added depth and intrigueReinvent your artwork with your own Semiprecious Salvage and start sharing the stories of your own found objects today.

Lots of Scraps: It's Time to Quilt


Jeanne Stauffer - 2008
    Skill level: Beginner to Advanced

The Paper Home: Side Tables, Clocks, Bowls, and Other Home Projects Made from Paper


Labeena Ishaque - 2008
    And as The Paper Home brilliantly demonstrates, it is also an easy-to-work-with material that can be fashioned in many ways to create beautiful objects for any living space. From card stock to cardboard, and using techniques from papier-mâché to origami, this avant-garde book shows paper crafters looking for a new twist–or any designer eager to experiment with a new medium–how to create unique home accents. Beginning with a brief history of paper and how it functions as an interior design element, the book goes on to provide directions for 20 eclectic objects that are inspiring, beautiful, and chic. With simple, straightforward instructions, The Paper Home shows even those who have never worked with paper before how to create stunning objets d’art. Whether it’s a side table made from carved foam board or a clock made from corrugated cardboard, these three-dimensional projects will change the way crafters approach home decor.

Knitted Prayer Shawls


Jeanne Stauffer - 2008
    For that reason, we present this collection of shawls and throws along with a selection of prayers and blessings. Knitters of all ages and all skill levels will love this book! 16 pages

Explore Ancient Greece!: 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments


Carmella Van Vleet - 2008
    Kids learn about ancient Greek homes, food, playtime, clothing, conquests, arts and entertainment, gods, and more. Activities range from fashioning a model oil lamp from clay to building a courtyard column and constructing a flipbook sailing ship. By combining a hands-on element with riddles, jokes, fun facts, and comic cartoons, kids Explore Ancient Greece! and develop an understanding of how this ancient civilization still influences our modern world.

Explore Ancient Rome!: 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiements


Carmella Van Vleet - 2008
    Kids learn about ancient Roman homes, food, playtime, clothing, conquests, gods, entertainment, and more. Activities range from creating an amphora and making a tunic to baking bread and hosting a Roman feast. By combining a hands-on element with riddles, jokes, fun facts, and comic cartoons, kids Explore Ancient Rome! and develop an understanding of how this ancient civilization laid the foundation of our modern world.