A shoebox or paper bag may be fine for those other cats. But doesn t your favorite feline deserve an in-home hangout that matches his exalted status and high standards? One that also shows off your own design sense and crafting skills? This DIY construction guide offers fun and easy instructions for making cardboard purr-a-mids and regal cat castles, along with many more pawesome homemade habitats. Build your cat an igloo, a treehouse, a train, a boat, or a car. All the projects are quick to assemble, use inexpensive and common materials, and can be customized however you or your cat would like. Don t wait, get your copy right meow!

Enter the enchanting world of pop-ups and handmade paper crafts. Join author Helen Hiebert as she guides you through materials, tools and pop-up basics including parallel folds, angle folds, combinations and variations, and layered pop-ups. Enjoy creating 20 projects to play with ranging from cards and books to buildings, graphic design pieces, and more. Featuring a high-end gallery of artists, whose beautiful work will inspire you to make your own amazing paper art, Playing with Pop-Ups will teach you to create interactive pieces that everyone will enjoy.

Create origami boxes, bowls and containers with this easy origami book. Origami Boxes presents a collection of origami paper craft boxes from well-known origami author and expert Florence Temko, highlighting 24 original paper folding projects that are sure to please children and adults alike. Origami is the ideal craft for anyone who likes to create with their hands. The paper craft projects in this book can help you express your creativity by folding wonderful containers out of single sheets of paper. Origami Boxes features designs for origami boxes that range from traditional to unique, simple to complex. Each box is explained with easy-to-follow diagrams and illustrated with a photograph of the finished project. A section on paper folding techniques makes it easy to get started, with special tips on how to adapt boxes to different sizes and papers. This easy origami book is sure to provide hours of entertainment for both children and adults. This origami book contains: 64 page, full-color book 24 original origami projects Step-by-step instructions Color diagrams and pictures Paper folding guide and tips Use it to craft eye-catching origami for your friends, to beautify your home--or as a wonderful gift for paper craft lovers. All of the folds are simple enough to be origami-for-kids projects and are a great way to learn origami. None of the projects require paint or glue so just grab some origami paper and start folding right away! Origami projects include: Classic Japanese Box Five Happiness Bowl Star Candy Dish Money Basket Gift Envelope And many more!

This manual features 17 easy-to-master projects involving the Platonic solids: the tetrahedron, hexahedron, octahedron, dodecahedron, and icosahedron. Includes detailed diagrams and photos of all the completed models.

Featuring colorful photographs of William Wegman's iconic dogs perched on glorious midcentury modern furniture, these notecards are the perfect way to share good cheer with a photography or dog lover (especially one with some ripped up furniture of their own).

Fill the skies with your very own collection of colorful 3D dragons! This paper airplane book features a fabulous variety of dragon-themed paper planes--each with a unique form and flight characteristics. The full-color instructions provide step-by-step folding instructions for each model and "dragon mastery tips" to help you coax the best performance from each airplane. Folding these fun and challenging planes is a great activity for brain gymnastics! This book includes 12 exciting dragons, including: The Chinese Dragon, a front-weighted dart that covers distance at an alarming rate! The Fighter Dragon, a fanciful dinosaur-cyborg warplane! The Swoop Dragon, an aerobatic performer that can turn on you if you're not careful! The Flying Shark, a menacing glider that patrols the skies in search of its prey! And many other impressive flying dragons! This paper airplane kit includes: 48 printable paper airplane folding sheets A 64 page full-color instruction book 12 original dragon-themed paper airplane designs **Winner of Creative Child Magazine 2018 Book of the Year Award**

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.

Pliable, ephemeral, and easily manipulated with simple tools, paper is a medium with which the artist can form three-dimensional shapes quickly through precise folding and cutting. With precise information on the whys behind 3-D paper sculpting and its methods, plus hundreds of stunning photos of his works, acclaimed artist and designer Richard Sweeney shows how the basic principles of form making in paper can be useful for artists, architects, and fashion designers. Follow Sweeney's engaging step-by-step analysis of the techniques he uses in the creation of his internationally exhibited work. Sweeney leads you through the three stages of his process, from the initial conceptual stage (whether drawing on natural or architectural forms for inspiration), to the basic shapes, and finally to the folding techniques. Simple, clear instructions and diagrams teach the building blocks: curved folding (symmetrical curves, circular folding), curved pleating (parallel pleat, reflection pleat, S curve, radiating pleat, crescent pleat), wet folding, faceted pleating (twist, herringbone), and modular forms (curved module, shell module, pleat module).

The art of folding is traditionally seen purely in terms of ori- gami and structures in paper, today it is used in many creative fields: design, architecture, industry, furniture, clothes, jew- els... These new domains are accompanied by a wide range of media and materials: cardboard, textile, metal, plastic... They all finally give in to the infinite resources of folding. This widely illustrated book, built around portraits and inter- views with creators which present their vision of the art of folding and its applications in their various productions, is an overview of these new and promising formal investigations. In this volume architect and origami expert Jean-Charles Trebbi cooperates with the architecture partners Guillaume Bounoure and Chloe Genevaux, who specialized in experi- mental applications of folding techniques with new materials. The book includes ten folding templates.

These unexpected arrangements showcase beloved blooms with a refreshingly modern aesthetic. Each image is a unique and equally elegant choice for any card-sending sentiment.

Fold realistic paper models of some of the most amazing aircraft and spacecraft ever designed! The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum hosts seven million visitors annually--a testament to our enduring fascination with flight. Noted origami artist John Szinger has created this unique collection of 14 paper models inspired by real life flying vehicles--from commercial jetliners to single- and multi-stage rockets, a re-entry space pod and even a UFO! Each model comes complete with a set of interesting facts about the vehicle as well as detailed step-by-step instructions showing you how to fold it. This box contains everything you need: a full-color instruction book, 48 sheets of high-quality folding paper plus over 185 stickers to add the finishing details. Let your imagination soar with 14 original designs, including: A Supersonic Transport recalling the golden age of commercial hypersonic travel! The Space Pod, designed to safely return astronauts to earth through the intense heat of reentry! A graceful Hot Air Balloon--make several to create your own miniature ballooning festival! An elusive Flying Saucer--try as they might, the government can't conceal this one! A sci-fi inspired Art Deco Rocket with exaggerated fins and sleek lines! And many other thrilling origami air and space models! This kit includes: A colorful 64-page step-by-step instruction book 14 exciting air and space origami projects 48 sheets of double-sided, custom designed folding paper 185+ colorful stickers

The Art of Making Paper Flowers cover all the areas of this wonderful art form. Detailed instructions, material and tools list, patterns for each flower & even a finished colored picture for reference are included to make this the complete guide to The Art of Making Paper Flowers.

The astoundingly vibrant three-dimensional paper artworks in this book will stop paper art fans of all levels in their tracks. After the initial amazement, enjoy trying this method yourself, expanding your skills at your own pace with highly regarded artist Yulia Brodskaya's guidance. Using two simple materials-paper and glue-she's perfected the placement of carefully cut and bent strips of paper to "paint" images. Brodskaya offers not a predictable project book, but instead practical tips on how to work with her method in various ways of your own. See how this method gives new impact to lettering, nature themes, portraits, larger pieces, and experiments. Learn how to choose colors, the importance of testing compositions, which part of the image to start with, and when to consider it complete. Inspiring for its artworks alone, this is also a colorful starting point for anyone interested in working with paper, and full of practical ideas for artists who want to advance their creative thinking.

Step-by-step instructions, with over 300 diagrams, show you how to create 12 familiar animals: cat, deer, elephant, seal, walrus, mink, bear and five more. Clear, easy-to-follow explanations of symbols and basic folds help insure the success of each project. Projects graded according to difficulty.

Scrapbooking is a hobby that has become so popular during the past few years that there is just no stopping it. The author showcases many more fun ideas and a large variety of new and exciting techniques. Both beginners and more advanced scrappers will find the author's interesting methods of creating stunning scrapbook pages very enlightening. Her title also features new equipment and she shows the enthusiast how to make a personalized album without having to purchase the expensive storebought version. Step-by-step techniques are accompanied by full-colour photographs, which make the instructions very easy to follow. Techniques include the making of rosettes, decorations that pop up, kaleidoscopes, stained glass work and sequin art, to name but a few. This title will inspire readers to retrieve old photographs and knickknacks from dusty storerooms and combine them with ribbon, serviettes or embroidery to create unforgettable scrapbook pages.

Creative Scrapbook Piecing with Marina du Plessis is a collection of scrapbook layouts created with little other than paper. Each of the 60 full-color layouts includes templates of the frames, letters, titles, tags, envelopes, etc., as well as the templates and easy-to-understand instructions for constructing the three-dimensional figurines featured on the layout.The elements provided may also be used separately to create your own layouts. If you prefer a simpler style, some of the elements may be replaced with additional photographs or journaling. Either way, you will find ideas and inspiration, whether you are a novice scrapbooker or a well-seasoned scrapbooking addict.

A collection of easy-to-fold paper airplane designs and innovative theories of flight, including the author's Guinness World Record-breaking airplane. Features 16 tear-out model planes.
Will YOU be the next to break the WORLD RECORD?
Anything is possible with The New World Champion Paper Airplane Book, the newest collection of designs and theories of flight from John M. Collins, the man behind the Guinness World Record-breaking distance plane. Featuring twenty-two unique airplane designs with step-by-step instructional photos, plus tear-out models printed on regulation-weight paper stock, this entertaining and informative guide promises hours of flying fun.
Take your paper airplane-making to the next level with features such as:
- Instructions for folding "Suzanne," the plane that shattered
the previous world record by flying an unprecedented 226 feet,
10 inches, and garnered more than three million views on YouTube
- Four "Follow Foil" aircraft that can stay aloft for minutes
at a time
- A pioneering cambered-wing plane
- A primer on flight theory, and how it applies to paper airplanes
- Tips for improving the accuracy and distance of your throws
- The adjusting technique that helped break the record
- And more

This visually magnificent book unveils the alluring world of uncommon botanicals, including a prickly cactus that played a storied role in the founding of an ancient city, a tiny pink mushroom that glows green in the dark, and a magnificent blue cactus with rows of golden spines. Celebrated paper designer Kate Alarcon reveals the rich histories and unique characteristics behind 30 remarkable plants alongside instructions for crafting stunning paper versions of each one. These eye-catching creations make perfect wedding centerpieces, beautiful arrangements (that never wilt!) to brighten a home, and cheerful gifts for any occasion. Brimming with fascinating botanical trivia, vivid photography, and essential design techniques, this is a breathtaking resource for flower lovers, crafters, and anyone fascinated by the mysteries of the natural world.

This cosmic kit is bursting with exciting models inspired by stars, planets, and space exploration. These easy origami projects will transform young folders into intergalactic travelers as they pilot their starship through the Solar System and beyond! Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11's lunar landing in a hands-on way with this kit. Kids can learn about the moon and what it takes to get there, as each model comes with information on astronomy and cosmology. Blend an interest in our Universe with the fun of origami paper folding! The breathtaking night sky fascinates children everywhere, inspiring an appreciation of science and astronomy, as well as science fiction stories, comics, cartoons and films. Many kids even dream of becoming an astronomer or astronaut when they grow up, which makes this unique kit a perfect gift. The included large wall poster is packed with colorful graphics that relate interesting information about the Solar System, the Milky Way galaxy, and the Universe--the perfect way for kids to decorate their room or classroom while they deepen their knowledge of the cosmos. This origami kit includes everything you need: A full-color instruction book containing easy, step-by-step instructions for 12 models 48 sheets of folding paper A 21" x 24" fun and educational wall poster Online video tutorials Kids will have a blast folding the unique models, including: A Rocket--with its classic red fin styling, the model is ready to soar into the unknown on a voyage of discovery. A Dwarf Star--one of 4 types of star models in the kit, this one has 4 points and can be folded up in just 10 steps! A Flying Saucer--a ring-like enigma from another galaxy. Do they come in peace? Planet One--a crater-pocked rocky planet, ripe for imaginary exploration A Space Hero Picture Frame--intrepid explorers are eligible for induction into the "Hall of Heroes" gallery by way of this cleverly folded frame And many more!

Help children understand the sacrament of Baptism with this scrapbook record of the day they were welcomed into the Church. An introduction for elementary school children, along with pages for photographs, prayers, and memories, make this an excellent gift for your child and a helpful teaching tool.

Clearly written carefully illustrated how-to book shows origamists how to create 12 different models that actually fly: space shuttle, futuristic shuttle, flying wing, delta-wing jet, fighter plane, interceptor, double tail fighter, dart plane, fighter plane with engines, futuristic fighter and two different jets. Step-by-step directions and diagrams. Expert hints, solutions to common problems.

This pack contains 48 high-quality origami sheets printed with 12 different traditional Japanese motifs. This affordable origami paper pack is perfect for any folder who wants to add a distinctive flair to their origami projects. This origami paper pack includes: 48 sheets of high-quality origami paper 12 traditional Japanese patterns Double-sided color Small 6 3/4'' squares Origami basics and folding techniques Instructions for 6 easy projects