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Bring calm into 2023 by learning the mindful practice of folding
paper cranes, with this beautiful and charmingly unique guide The
paper crane is an iconic and powerful symbol of hope, healing and
happiness. According to tradition, if a person were to fold a
thousand paper cranes in one year, they would be granted a single
wish and a long and joyful life. In this beautiful and inspiring
book, renowned mindfulness and meditation teacher Michael James
Wong shares a personal collection of short stories and teachings,
accompanied by traditional hand-painted proverbs and prayers.
Together these bring to life gentle wisdoms and universal truths to
guide a meaningful way of living. Shared throughout the book in
twelve straightforward steps is also the powerful practice of
orizuru, the art of folding paper cranes, a journey that will
encourage you to slow down and create a hopeful perspective for the
future. Senbazuru is an essential companion for mindful living.
There are no elaborate skills involved in scrapbooking -- all that
is required is some imagination to see the potential of cherished
objects, materials and photographs, and the time to see the idea
through. Containing over 65 step-by-step projects, this new book
gives an outstanding range of ideas for scrapbooking, from album
pages and covers and display, boards to quilts, memory boxes and
concertina books. After a short practical introduction to the
materials and the design processes, the rest of the book is devoted
to the projects, which include a wedding album cover, a paper quilt
wallhanging, a decoupage memory box, a polka-dot mini-album and a
family-tree board.
This title offers 75 imaginative designs to make, that is shown in
500 stunning photographs. It includes practical projects for
beautiful and original greetings cards, gift wrap, boxes, gift
tags, wallets, invitations and matching envelopes. There are 75
unique designs for every occasion including new baby,
congratulations, thank you, get well, and more. More than 500
step-by-step photographs show in detail how each project should
look at every stage - with concise instructions and templates for
every design. You can try out a range of simple craft techniques -
beadwork, embroidery, silk painting, printing, painting,
papercraft, stamping, pressing flowers and embossing foil. It
includes ideas and suggestions for cards to suit every taste, from
a cute dog's face for a child's birthday to a pretty lace pram to
celebrate the arrival of a new baby. Here is the ultimate book of
greetings cards to make, perfect for the complete beginner as well
as more advanced crafters looking for new inspiration and
techniques to add style and individuality to their own hand-crafted
card designs. Each design has a timeless classic quality, with
ideas for birthdays, weddings and anniversaries, as well as cards
just to keep in touch. There are all kinds of papercraft skills to
try including stacking and layering papers to creative effect,
quilling, decoupage, papercuts and more. Whoever the recipient, a
beautiful handmade card adds to the sense of occasion, and is a
token to be cherished.
Famous in Japan for his three-dimensional pop-up art, Seiji
Tsukimoto now offers the secrets (well, actually clear,
easy-to-follow instructions) to making amazing globe-shaped paper
artworks using only paper and scissors. These 3-D spheres feature
images, intricate patterns, and even messages like "Happy
Birthday." Each folds down to a flat surface, and when pressed at
both ends, it shifts back to a sphere. The projects feature a
variety of themes, each shaped as a show-stopping sphere:
landscapes, nature scenes, animals, text, and more. The designs use
small, medium, or large spheres, and as you master them, they can
be varied. Included are not only reusable patterns, but also a
ready-to-cut copy of six designs, supplied on cardstock at the back
of the book. Enjoy creating unlimited paper globes to display, to
offer as gifts, and to share greetings in a handcrafted, surprising
way. This ingenious design method is easy enough for beginners and
versatile enough to challenge advanced paper artists.
This is a crash-course on printing with techniques, materials and
surfaces that can all be done in the home. Every project features
Yellow Owl Workshop's sought-after motifs and the author's
art-school style illustrations. This title is full of original
ideas for things to make and use, such as jar labels, pillows and a
stationary set. "Print Workshop" grabs readers hand and leads them
through a crash-course on printing with techniques, materials and
surfaces they never dreamed they could take on at home. It can be
as simple as carving a potato or as complex as a chemical bath, but
no matter the skill level, these printing techniques never require
expensive equipment or lots of space. Everything in this book is
easily do-able at home; and every project features Yellow Owl
Workshop's sought-after motifs and Christine's art-school style
illustrations. The book is full of original ideas for things to
make and use. There's jar labels for your canning and pickling
needs. There's pillows inspired by YOW's famous city and bicycle
stamps. There's everything from a stationary set (complete with wax
seal) to a dartboard, from a deck of cards to a fine art print.
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