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Wintercroft masks have caught the imagination of creative people
and festival-goers around the globe. Designed by Steve Wintercroft,
an artist with a passion for craftsmanship and conservation, these
masks have been used everywhere from music videos and fashion
shoots to theatre productions and political campaigns. The skull is
one of humanity's most powerful symbols and is often adopted as an
icon of courage or rebellion. Whether you're looking for an icon of
free thinking, want an edgy Halloween costume or an eye-catching
accessory for your festival trip this summer, this mask is the
perfect choice. With a robust polygon design, the mask is easy to
put together with press-out templates and simple numbered tabs.
Eye-catchingly illustrated, you can choose to wear the mask as it
is or customise with the included Day of the Dead embellishments -
let your imagination run wild!
What's the most fun way to add new creative touches to your living
space? As followers of Laure Farion's brand PapierPapierPapier
know, the answer is paper! Here are 15 stylish, joyful paper
projects to decorate every room in the house. Take advantage of
paper's inexpensive charms and Laure's lighthearted designs to make
your spaces more stylish, more creative, and more colorful. With
this book, your favorite papers, and a few basic household items
like scissors and a ruler, you can add beautiful touches to the
kitchen, the kids' rooms, adults' bedrooms, the office, and even
the yard or balcony. Make a paper headboard for your bed and a
sweet coin bank for the kids' room; create a cuckoo clock or an
amazing paper houseplant. A tropical cabin nestled in a potted
fern? Why not! Every craft lover will find that with these 15 basic
patterns, and Laure's tips and tricks for getting the 3-D effects
just the way you want them, the paper-crafting future is unlimited.
The All-Round Activity Book is a unique book all about dots: Part
puzzle book with colouring elements, part creativity book with
optical illusions, the one uniting factor is the simple dot, be it
in the form of dot-colouring, joining the dots, circular puzzles or
dot-based illusions.
From field to forest and stream to sky, capture the harmony and beauty of the natural world with just some paper and a craft knife. This beautiful book includes step-by-step instructions for 20 exquisite nature-themed papercut projects designed by papercutting artist Georgia Low.
A well known figure in the world of papercutting, Georgia's artwork has received international recognition and gained an online following of over 27 thousand Instagram followers - and now she's sharing her designs with you.
With projects including greeting cards and party decorations, framed artwork and paper flowers, you can fill your life with idyllic pastoral scenes, cute creatures, and lush florals. The book is suitable for papercutters of all levels, and contains all the information and guidance you need to get started. Each project also comes with a template to cut out, trace, or download so that you can recreate your own stunning works of art.
Craft Bookbinding introduces some of the numerous binding styles
that can be achieved with little or no experience, from simple
structures that can be made with folded paper to the classic case
binding. Techniques for handling paper and glue are explained in
detail, along with a range of different methods of sewing and a
variety of cases to be used as covers. There are various ideas for
how the different binding styles can be lettered. Lavishly
illustrated with photographs and diagrams, clear instructions
describe the bindings, which can be adapted to bind books that are
uniquely yours.
The Pennsylvania Dutch are noted for the beautifully designed and
hand-lettered documents known as fraktur. These include birth and
marriage certificates, family trees, bookplates, awards, and house
blessings. Leading fraktur artist Ruthanne Hartung adapts the craft
to modern tastes and needs in this practical how-to book, with
information on tools, step-by-step instructions, ideas for design,
lettering and coloring techniques, and a variety of projects. An
assortment of traditional patterns to apply to personal frakturs
are included.
Following up on the successful Everything Is Wild and Free puzzle
and stationery set comes a new group of paper products from Flow
and the artist Valesca van Waveren. Taking as its inspiration a
quote from Francis Hodgson Burnett, and translating it into
stunning images that capture the magic we find in nature,
particularly on a starlit night, Everything Is Made Out of Magic is
a suite of pure delight. In the Everything is Made Out of Magic
Notebook Set, three notebooks play on the theme with three titles:
one Find Magic, the second is Make Magic, and the third is Be
Magic. Bundled together and featuring one with lined paper, one
dotted, and one graph, they're perfect for keeping notes,
journaling, making to-do lists, and more.
?Donde destrozaras este diario? - De camino a la escuela o al
trabajo- Cuando viaje- Cuando salga a la aventura- Vagando sin
rumbo- De camino a la tienda- En la escuela (shhhh)- De excursion-
En bicicleta- En camion y en el metro- En el avion- En la cima de
una montana- En la orilla de un lago- En un paseo por el barrio- En
un lugar imaginario- En cualquier momento.
Here s an amazing baby book like no other. For one, because The
Baby Keepsake Book and Planner is in a binder, it s completely
guilt-free and customizable. Forgot to record baby s first steps?
No matter, just tear out that page. Is your baby adopted? No need
to avoid the pages about your birthing experience; instead, add
pages about your journey to adoption. Second, it combines the
precious and the practical. The binder includes six tabbed dividers
with pockets, covering pregnancy through age four. Then inside are
100 full-color pages, including everything from checklists, doctor
s notes, menu planning charts, vaccine and immunization schedule to
All About Us, First Feelings, Your Favorite Things, Birthday Party
Memories. In addition, there is a plastic pouch for odd-sized
memorabilia like a hospital bracelet; ten pages of heavyweight
stock to mount photographs and other visual memorabilia; a foldout
growth chart (on the underside of the belly band); and a keepsake
envelope for a lock of hair. And third, the binder includes three
portable booklets Prenatal Doctor s Visits, Nursing Tracker, and
Pediatrician Visits. This perfect baby shower gift is as stylish as
it is useful. In the same format as the author s category-killing
Wedding Planner & Organizer, it is inspiring, easy to use, and
fun and will be a memento to hand down from one generation to the
next."
These fine-quality tear-out sheets feature 12 Asian-inspired
prints, suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping.
The shimmering silver color is highlighted throughout, used in
contrast with dramatic black and classic white, with pops of pink
for an element of fun. The variety of papers means they are useful
for any occasion--whether a holiday, birthday, anniversary or "just
because." An introduction details the history and meaning behind
the designs, giving you a better idea of their origin. Some
wrapping ideas are also provided for inspiration to maximize your
creativity. This book includes: 12 sheets of 18 x 24 inch (45 x 61
cm) tear-out paper 12 unique patterns Perforations so the papers
are easy to tear out Wrapping tips & tricks The tradition of
gift wrapping originated in Asia, with the first documented use in
China in the 2nd century BC. Japanese furoshiki, reusable wrapping
cloth, is still in use four centuries after it was first created.
Gift wrapping is one custom that has prevailed through the ages and
across the world--it should be special for both the gift giver and
recipient.
Learn how to create a one-of-a-kind travel journal that documents
your adventures using drawing, painting, lettering, ephemera, and
more. Travel journaling is a fun, creative way to record the
sights, sounds, smells, and flavors of life on the road. In The Art
of the Travel Journal, you'll find techniques, ideas, and
inspiration for creating a lasting record of your travels that
you'll treasure for years to come. No experience is necessary, and
you can bring your signature style or develop new ones as you
discover exciting new artistic opportunities. You'll discover how
to make your journal pages come to life with easy techniques for
sketching the big picture or small details, adding simple
lettering, creating stunning color palettes, and decorating pages
with fun mementos that travelers love to collect, such as tickets,
packaging, maps, and more. Also find tips on how to work in transit
and how to plan and pack for maximum efficiency and enjoyment. Best
of all, the techniques also work for documenting life right where
you are, and beginners can dive in and create with confidence.
Author Abbey Sy (Instagram: @abbeysy) is a veteran traveler who has
created her own travel journals for years, sharing the records of
her global escapades on her social media platforms. In addition to
filling this book with step-by-step instructions for a variety of
techniques, she takes a holistic approach to journaling by
including information on the benefits of journaling, how to hone a
creative habit, and how to develop a unique style. Other features
of the book: All facets of journaling are covered, from start to
finish: pre-trip planning, setting intentions, gathering supplies,
staying motivated, and how to archive completed journals. Not sure
which supplies to take? Sometimes less is more-get a rundown on how
to build the best compact traveling art kit. Explore special
sections on making a travel zine and sending artful postcards,
enriching the experience of being on the road. Learn composition
tips for creating stunning journal pages and spreads. Get great
ideas for storing ephemera and other bits travelers collect.
Discover journal spread ideas for a variety of themes, such as
architecture, museums and galleries, plants and nature, and food
and drink. Find creative ideas for documenting short trips and
staycations. Tickets? Check. Passport? Check. Travel journal?
Check! Let The Art of the Travel Journal make every trip
satisfyingly creative.
This beautifully presented practical book is a complete guide to
the art of scrapbooking. Find out how to create inspired album
pages with real personal style. All the materials and equipment you
need to get started are clearly detailed. There are hints and tips
on taking good photographs, and plenty of ideas for using the
pictures creatively. Learn how to use patterns effectively, make
collages, work with paint, stamps, stencils, embossing powders,
chalk, fabric and stitch. Crammed with fantastic ideas for a myriad
of designs, styles of working, album pages, quilts, memory boxes,
3D displays and book covers, this is the ultimate source book for
all scrapbookers.
Master the techniques you need to create stunning cake designs
using wafer paper - an exciting innovation in cake decorating. In
this beautiful and unique book, leading wafer paper cake instructor
Stevie Auble of boutique bakery Hey There, Cupcake! demonstrates
how to make a plethora of different wafer paper flowers, plus other
wafer cake decorations such as bows, wreaths, and cake toppers.
Stevi also demonstrates how you can cover cakes in wafer paper to
create spectacular backgrounds on which to place your decorations -
all with the minimum of effort. Once you've learned all about the
papers, the equipment needed and the essential techniques, Stevi
then guides you through 12 step-by-step projects to put your
newfound skills to use. You'll be amazed at how creative you can be
with wafer paper and how quickly these simple techniques will take
your cake decorating skills to new heights.
Spread the sticker love! Life is just better with stickers, and
this little book of BIG vinyl stickers proves just that! Decorate
your laptop, bike, water bottle, phone, or dresser (the
possibilities are endless!) with these super-sized designs, and
brighten every day with a little sticker magic. A Little Book of
Big Magical Stickers includes: 20 BIG vinyl stickers 150+ mini
stickers
Layer life with love! Preserve, celebrate, and cherish life's most
memorable moments with this creative guide to modern scrapbooking
by prolific paper craft designer Paige Evans! This stunning project
book is organized into three themes: scrapbook layouts, handmade
cards, and mini photo albums. The scrapbooking chapter will teach
readers how to create contemporary layouts using nine different
techniques, including border punches, mixed media, stamped designs,
tile grids, quilt-inspired designs, handmade flowers, stitched
designs, and stars. Each technique includes a step-by-step project
as well as a gallery of additional samples for endless inspiration!
The card chapter will teach readers how to make beautiful cards
that are just as thoughtful as they are gorgeous. Themes include
congratulations, sympathy, birthday, thank-you, and anniversary.
Each card is presented with step-by-step instructions, and there
are additional card designs at the end of the chapter to give
readers even more ideas. The mini-album chapter will teach readers
how to make three memory books that are small in size, but big on
detail! Three popular techniques are used in the featured projects:
an elastic-bound album, a shaped album, and an accordion album.
Each album is overflowing with beautiful paper designs and layers
of coordinating embellishments. For those new to the craft, the
book includes a comprehensive "getting started" chapter that will
guide them through the massive amount of tools and materials
available (and let them know exactly what's needed). Plus, readers
will find an overview to basic paper-crafting techniques and design
principles. At the back of the book, there are eight pages of
perforated scrapbook paper that readers can pull out and use to
create the projects in the book or those of their own design.
Readers will learn to make their memories into lovely works of art
that will be cherished for years.
Turn your nest into a happier home with instant framable wall art!
Add beautiful style and happy energy to your home with this
collection of ready-to-frame inspiring quote artwork-created by
bestselling happiness author Karen Salmansohn-who's virtual quote
posters regularly go viral on social media. Each of these beautiful
illustrations and designs has been created in a range of colors and
styles (by a group of talented artists hand selected by Karen)-so
you're sure to find something you love for every room. Plus Karen
specifically wrote some of these inspiring quotes to cleverly
complement key areas of your home (kitchen, bathroom, bedroom,
office, living room, etc). Each uplifting design is printed on
sturdy art board and set up for easy removal from the book for
quick framing. This stylish artwork is an affordable fun way to
boost both your decor and your mood! 18 framable pieces and 2
stencils = 20 pieces of 7 x 9 art with clever, uplifting sayings,
such as: Complain less. Giggle more. Don't shrink your dreams.
Supersize your courage and abilities. Kind people are my kind of
people. We are all different, and that's beautiful.
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