Packed with information and tips on materials and techniques, the book is a visual delight as well as a practical. Best-selling authors Tracy Boomer and Deborah Morbin said in their first book that they would decoupage the sky if they could reach it. Since then it's become even easier to decorate just about anything you can imagine with decoupage by making use of serviettes and the variety of special mediums for applying them to different base materials. With a text once again written with the infectious enthusiasm and humour that contributed to record sales on both their earlier books Tracy and Debbie guide you through the basics, share the results of their extensive experimenting with you by way of useful hints and tips, and tell you how to complete more than 30 projects using serviette decoupage. Decoupage with serviettes brings you as close to instant results as can be with some of the projects in this book taking no more than a couple of hours to complete. Packed with information and tips on materials and techniques, the book is a visual delight as well as a practical craft book with a wealth of innovative and original ideas. Projects have been carefully selected to cover a variety of base materials; each project is beautifully illustrated with specially commissioned photographs; steps are explained with easy to follow instructions; suggested alternatives help you create unique items; projects include paper tole and elevated images.

Scrapbooking has proved to be one of the most popular hobbies in recent years and the interest shows no signs of abating. Filled with useful tips and alternative suggestions, Baby and toddler scrapbooking contains 130 photographed sample pages - with informative text on how they were put together - that will inspire you to haul out your photographs and start working right away. The authors' decoupage background serves them well, as they include handy tips on painting, cutting and 'scrapoupage' - a technique they developed adapting decoupage for scrapbooking. As they've included a variety of styles, there's something for everyone, from beginners to advanced scrappers.

This collection of beautifully crafted decorative and functional items, from candleholders and wall clocks to fruit bowls and lampshades, finished with style and panache takes you where other mosaics books simply never arrived. With six previous best-selling craft books still in print, Deborah Morbin and Tracy Boomer have turned their undeniable talents toward the resurgence of the ancient craft of mosaics, bringing fresh, creative ideas that will appeal to all hobbyists. They know what works, they know what doesn't and they share this research and knowledge with you. Using their trademark humour and less-is-more approach, they take you through a range of projects that will instantly appeal. Their detailed instructions and helpful hints virtually guarantee success in either reproducing the projects in this book or using them as a basis for your own ideas, irrespective of your level of expertise.

Die skrywers deel hier met jou hulle hope ervaring met deeglik getoetste tegnieke en wys jou hoe om jou huis met oorspronklike en stylvolle bykomstighede mooi te maak. Die idees wat hulle bespreek dek verskeie ontwerpstyle sodat dit by jou bestaande dekor sal pas, van rustieke blomme tot minimalistiese wit, of ryk barok-kleure en -teksture. Lieflike kleurfoto's van elke voltooide artikel word vergesel van praktiese raad oor die keuse van materiaal en afwerkings, asook wenke om enige slaggate en probleme te vermy, en verdere dekorvoorstelle. Die projekte is treffend, dog maklik om aan te pak en sluit 'n groot verskeidenheid artikels in, van kerse wat binne vyf minute versier kan word tot 'n omgetowerde werkbank vir jou studeerkamer. Tegnieke wat gebruik word wissel van vinnige servet-decoupage tot piouter- en mosaiekwerk, alles kristalhelder verduidelik met voorgestelde alternatiewe. Hierdie titel is propvol idees en inspirasie en sal jou help om styl en karakter tot jou huis toe te voeg sonder dat jy 'n bank hoef te beroof!

Fotoplakwerk: begin by die begin is anders as die meeste ander fotoplakboeke deurdat dit die klem op die foto's plaas eerder as die tooisels wat hulle so maklik kan oorweldig. Hierdie boek met tegnieke as die vertrekpunt - alles duidelik met stap-vir-stap foto's geillustreer. Elke tegniek, oorspronklikes sowel as tradisioneles, word verder toegelig met pragfoto's van fotoplakbladsye waar die tegniek gebruik is. Die boek wemel van deeglik beproefde wenke, en besparingsvoorstelle word deurgaans gemaak. Met basiese sowel as gevorderde tegnieke bied dit al die inligting wat jy nodig het om te begin, maar ook genoeg om gevorderde fotoplakkers nader te lok. Meer as 150 voorbeeldblaaie sal jou inspireer en leer, en die uitgebreide byskrufte gee nog bykomende inligting eerder as om die ooglopende te herhaal.

Scrapbooking: back to basics is unlike most other books on scrapbooking in that it keeps the focus on the photos rather than on the embellishments that can overwhelm them. The title is technique-based with easy step-by-step instructions clearly illustrated with step-by-step photographs. Every technique, original as well as traditional, is illustrated with top quality photographs of finished pages where it has been applied. There is a load of tried and tested hints and tips, as well as cost-cutting advice scattered throughout the book. It contains all the information you need to get started and as it includes basic as well as advanced techniques it is suitable for both beginners and advanced scrapbookers. Over 150 sample pages will inspire and inform as captions tell you what you don't see, rather than stating the obvious.

Covering various design styles to suit your existing decor, from country florals to minimalist neutrals to the rich baroque colours and textures. Beautiful photographs of all finished items are accompanied by practical advice on choosing materials and finishes, hints and tips to avoid problems and pitfalls, and further decorating suggestions. Several techniques are included, from decoupage to pewter-work and mosaics, clearly explained with suggested alternatives. Brimful of inspiration and clever ideas, this title will help you add a touch of style and character to your home in no time without breaking the bank.