Learn how to make charming handmade greetings cards with this inspirational guide to creating 3D pictures using layering techniques. Dawn Allen shows how to build up pictures and designs using easy-to-follow instructions and many different ideas. Dawn Allen's inspirational card-making book shows how simple techniques can be used to make stunning three-dimensional cards. Suitable for complete beginners as well as more experienced card makers, Dawn demonstrates in clearly illustrated steps how to create beautiful 3D pictures and turn them into gorgeous greetings cards by adding decorative papers, craft stickers, ribbons and other paper embellishments. This book includes: over 50 step-by-step photographs; inspiring easy-to-make projects; and cards for any occasion.
The new must-have accessory! The right hat has the power to instantly transform a womans face, changing her entire look?and outlook. Celebrity millinery designer Eugenia Kim has created a sensation with her hat designs, which can be seen on everyone from Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna, and Jennifer Lopez to the most style-conscious fashionistas in the worlds most glamorous cities. In Saturday Night Hat, Kim teaches you to make thirty of her hottest designs, with patterns and instructions so easy you can start the project Saturday morning and wear it out on Saturday night! Learn to make styles like: The Beret The cloche The cocktail hat The Pillbox The Fedora The Newsboy The Sun hat
Papers not just for note cards or scrapbooking anymore! Decorate your home with the 25 fun and fabulous eco-friendly papercraft projects featured in this inspiring new collection. You can conjure up tea light lanterns, vintage flower lampshades, decorative bowls, picture frames, stacking photo cubes, even a decoupaged dresser?all from paper, both new and recycled. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and beautiful photography guide you through the process of making these chic, one-of-a kind designs. There are patterns for all skill levels as well as pages of templates conveniently included in the back of the book for reference. For anyone who has ever wondered how to turn a stack of old magazines into inspired d?cor, this book is just the answer.
Bringing colour into a project can be as easy as working rows of surface chains across some plain double crochet-dc (USsc) to more challenging techniques as changing colour within a given pattern. Freeformers too will discover some novel stitches and interesting ways of bringing colour to their work. Colourful swatches throughout Easy to follow instructions for techniques and stitches Practical guide to incorporating colour and novelty to each square One square can be made or 64 squares can be made.
No matter what level your skills, either beginner or experienced, Creative Wire Jewelry has projects you'll love making and wearing. Ariella Nachshon, artist, designer and teacher, guides you through the basic techniques, methods and materials, then goes on to provide dozens of combinations for creating beautiful rings, necklaces, bracelets and more. With detailed step-by-step instructions and photographs to guide your work, you'll soon be on your way to making the perfect accessory for any item in your wardrobe.