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Quillwork began in Europe around the 13th century as a paper
imitation of gold and silver filigree work. In this vintage book,
originally published in 1975, Janet and Alex D Amato have evolved
traditional quilling into a delightful and whimsical craft. They
show you how to make quillwork jewelry, wall-hangings, Christmas
ornaments, gift wrap decorations even quilled Valentines, place
cards, mobiles and paperweights. The materials are so inexpensive
and the techniques so simple, that quillwork is truly a craft for
all ages and budgets. Line drawings and photographs throughout the
book provide inspiration and clarification."
This title includes stunning works from both breakthrough artists
and professionals. Zentangle[registered] is fast becoming a
worldwide phenomenon, attracting individuals from all walks of
life. Created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas, the Zentangle
method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create
beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. The Beauty of
Zentangle celebrates this simple but elegant new craft with
hundreds of sensational one-of-a-kind designs from around the
world. Selected by the editors of Design Originals, the No. 1
publisher of Zentangle art, this amazing collection of
Zentangle-inspired masterpieces encompasses a wide range of styles.
Stunning works are included from breakthrough artists and CZTs like
Suzanne McNeill, Cindy Shepard, Marie Browning, Sandy Steen
Bartholomew and many more. Their inventive tangles are at the
forefront of a new wave of creative expression and personal
freedom.
Discover the amazing Gelli (R) plate-a revolutionary printmaking
surface that makes it easy to produce beautiful, one-of-a-kind
artwork with amazing colors and textures! This book will show you
how to use gelatin printing to create 32 stunning designs of
layered prints, decorative pages for art journals, fabric for
quilting, greeting cards, and more! Gelli (R) Printing teaches you
all the basics you need to know on supplies, how to get started,
and the best techniques for making colorful backgrounds, textured
pages, multiple layers, and basic borders. Perfect for both
beginners and experts, durable and reusable Gelli (R) plates are
easy to clean so you can quickly change paint colors and move on to
your next project. This newly expanded edition contains an updated
gallery of art featuring the latest Gelli (R) plate techniques.
Wonderful results can be obtained quickly, and simple variations
give each print its own unique personality!
The ultimate guide to journaling, packed with prompts and ideas to
spark creativity. For many people who want to keep a journal, the
fear of the blank page can be a very real stumbling block, but is
definitely something that can be resolved. In this essential guide,
journaling expert Helen Colebrook offers up all her knowledge, tips
and tricks to ensure you get truly bitten by the journaling bug.
Through 101 layout examples, Helen shows you how to approach the
design of a myriad of different journal pages, from mood trackers
to gratitude spreads, monthly cover pages, daily, weekly and
monthly planners, lists, project planners and more. She also covers
ideas for junk journaling, adding watercolour to your journal and
other ways to develop the artistic side of your journaling. This is
a book that will be a constant companion, that you can use for
inspiration whenever you need some new ideas for a fresh layout.
But it's not just about the aesthetics of your journal - alongside
the layouts Helen gives helpful prompts that will make you think
about what you are journaling as much as how. These include
thoughtful prompts and exercises to get you started on
self-reflection and help you make writing a daily habit, alongside
creative prompts to get your creative juices flowing. There are no
end of ways to get creative in your journal and it can become a
hugely relaxing and rewarding part of the process. The beauty of
journaling is that there is no right or wrong, but sometimes we all
need a little help and inspiration to help us get the most of this
fulfilling hobby. This beautiful book is the perfect companion to
Helen's debut book, Journal with Purpose, and alongside her YouTube
tutorials and blog, will ensure you have all the tools and ideas
you need to make your journal a thing of beauty and personal truth.
With 101 layout ideas and 500 journal prompts... there's nothing
stopping you from journaling with purpose too!
"Patterning is fun, easy and relaxing - and it is a great way to
add interest and texture to any design." Joanne Fink presents
creative monogram and pattern techniques in Zenspirations, offering
intriguing ideas for filling boarders, edges and spaces with
creative flourishes. The many decorative boarders, frames, shapes,
and alphabet will appeal to a spectrum of tastes and styles. Use
Joanne's techniques to create details, depth and beauty reminiscent
of classical architecture, medieval block printing and manuscript
calligraphy. Her passion for beautiful patterns is contaigious.
Joanne makes it easy to turn simple lines into attractive designs
while her doodled shapes inspire readers to embellish more and just
have fun with the process.
Be inspired to craft your own fantastic masterpiece with "The
Crafter's Book of Clever Ideas"
Andrea and Cliff Currie give you 25 fun projects with his and
hers variations for a total of 50 unique gift giving and craft
party ideas. Try clever techniques with a wide range of materials,
including glitter, glass, felt and glue gun resin. Create
everything from a cactus pal that'll hide your personal items to a
magnetic dino board for holding all your messages. Pick projects to
make at parties or throw your own shindig with the mosaic
partyware, confetti popper and booby-trapped gifts There's
something for every occasion with plenty left over for crafting fun
at home.
Beautiful to receive as well as fun to make, here is a sparkling
selection of fabulous card-making projects designed for maximum
decorative and creative effect. There are cards for holidays and
festivals, birthday celebrations, special anniversaries and red
letter days, plus cards to express love, friendship, apology,
sympathy and much more. There are also inspirational ideas for
gift-wraps, pretty origami boxes and handmade envelopes. The
introduction outlines materials and equipment you will need and
demonstrates over 50 papercraft techniques - from cutting, scoring
and stencilling to stamping, bleaching and pin-pricking - to help
you achieve your desired design. Bursting with ideas and
illustrated with 1100 step- by-step photographs this book is a
treasury of inspiration for every creative crafts enthusiast
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