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A comprehensive collection of flower patterns for artists and crafters, this sourcebook is packed with line drawings of a wide range of flowers, floral motifs, decorative patterns, borders, and frames. From the flowing curves of art nouveau and intricate Medieval and Tudor designs to the simple lines of folk art and traditional Japanese designs, this detailed guide features clear designs that may be photocopied, inspirational finished pieces that illustrate how designs may be incorporated into a range of projects, and a CD-ROM that includes all of the designs from the book. ...
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Highlighting an audience not usually catered to by crafters, this guide to guys offers 16 papers and step-by-step 3-D card projects inspired by a multitude of males. With new characters from the Jolly Nation™ line, these cards are the perfect creations for fathers and sons with designs that feature a prizewinning soccer champ and a green-thumbed dad who’s king of the lawn. ...
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Full of fun, female characters from the Jolly Nation™ line, this guide includes 16 papers and step-by-step instructions to create remarkable 3-D greeting cards. Both cute and simple, these distinctive and popular cards are ideal for mothers and daughters with such designs as a prima ballerina and a shopping-bag laden city gal. ...
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Loaded with line drawings, this book is an excellent source of inspiration for Art Nouveau projects. Simple and ornate borders, birds and butterflies, stylized flowers, fruit motifs, and human figures are among the images that can be photocopied or traced, and the first section of the book shows how the illustrations can be used to decorate cards, boxes, panels, a bookmark, and a cushion. Complete instructions accompany each of the sample projects, which are appropriate for all skill levels and use techniques ranging from simple coloring and layering to glass painting, parchment crafts, and embossing. ...
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A great source for ideas and creativity, this compendium provides excellent yet simple instructions for a large number of decorative techniques, including 3-D decoupage, pen and wash, flower pressing, glass painting, powder and metal embossing, and using polymer clay. Art nouveau, Celtic, oriental, and Victorian designs predominate, but fairy and rustic themes and a collection of paper-pierced and paper lace cards are also included. Additional information is provided and details the use of enhancements, such as rubber stamping, clear stamping, craft stickers, chalks, alcohol inks, sewing, beads, origami, craft punching, and quilling. Clear, step-by-step photographs and a set of templates make the designs appropriate for card makers of all skill levels, and there are dozens of beautifully photographed variations for more inspiration. ...
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