When life's a beach...get crafty! Coastal Crafts carries you straight to the shore, with projects that incorporate seashells, ropes, sea glass and a range of nautical materials and motifs. Learn how to weather surfaces, make driftwood and cast sand. With everything from wood frames and hanging jars to decorative sailing boats and a knotted necklace with shells and pearls, these beautiful items celebrate summer all year long. View More...
Make the most of the time, money and heart you invest in your art. Successful mixed-media art starts with selecting the best materials and tools for the job. Here's where the very thing that attracts many artists to the genre--the vast array of available supplies and media--can also pose the greatest challenge: How to choose from the wide variety of options for any given project? Mixed Media Handbook makes your decisions easier and more confident by providing a complete and current working guide to today's traditional and unconventional materials, including tools; substrates; adhesives & mediu... View More...
The art and craft world is in love with the versatility, creativity and endless possibilities stencils provide. And right here is your all-access pass to learn how to create and use all types of stencils--from carefully cut Mylar to lace, leaves and other found objects. Using original, and even pre-made designs, you can create unique pillowcases, tote bags, business cards, portraits and more.Create your own stencils from scratch: 14 stunning step-by-step demonstrations from Day of the Dead messenger bags, to faux stone tile floor cloths, to full landscape paintingsExciting new products, techni... View More...
Attractive, versatile and inexpensive, mason jars are popping up everywhere from bars to wedding magazines - and they're a favourite with crafters, too. Marie Browning's charming collection gathers 30 fun projects that transform these trendy containers into pretty and practical gifts. Even beginners will love how easy it is to create everything from travel cups and storage solutions to centrepieces and snow globes. View More...
Everyone loves Mod Podge it's one of the most popular craft materials on the market. This big book follows the bestselling "Mod Podge Rocks!" and it features 90+ fun decoupage projects, big and small. From trendy bracelets to picture frames to a collage-chic headboard and a refurbished dresser, every treasure here is made new again with Mod Podge. The contributors include such leading crafters as Amy Anderson (author of "Mod Podge Rocks!"); Cathie & Steve, hosts of "Creative Juice" on HGTV; Rachel Faucett; and Mark Montano." View More...
