With tips for combining paper piercing with other techniques such as embossing, quilling, embroidery, and using pressed flowers, this crafting guide contains projects for creating elegant and stunning cards. The step-by-step photographs show cardmakers, scra...

Drawing on the timeless appeal of Celtic art and design, this complete reference shows how Celtic themes can be applied to a range of contemporary crafts. Beginning with Celtic illumination, the guide carefully leads crafters through the intricacies of Celt...

Crafters and jewelry and textile artists will delight in the brooch projects in this guidebook that reveals how to make the basic shapes of lady brooches as well as how to embellish them to give each one a personality. These crafts focus on embroidery, bead...

Containing more than 300 step-by-step photographs, tips, instructions, and finished paintings, this complete guide provides a comprehensive introduction to watercolor and serves as an essential edition to the reference library of any artist. For those seeking...

Showcasing Gaelic scenes, such as a Georgian doorway in Dublin and a classic pub entryway, this collection of watercolor projects will surely appeal to lovers of iconic cityscapes and landscapes. Amateur artists and travelers alike who wish to experience or r...

Fantasy artists of all skill levels and any artist interested in folklore, mythology, and legends will delight in these innovative and simple watercolor techniques that result in brightly-colored, fantastic dragons. Step-by-step instructions combined with pho...

Containing 22 papers to use with 12 different designs—including rosettes, stars, and medallions—this guide helps crafters create perfect adornments for cards and papercraft projects. With high quality materials that are both lignin- and acid-free, this al...

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 wi...

Developed to both inspire and teach beginners, this serious art book covers everything a practicing amateur artist needs to know to get started when working with oils. From equipment and materials through methods and techniques, the rigorous text is supported...

Excellent for both beginners and experienced quillers, this sourcebook provides a wealth of inspirational ideas for quilled borders and motifs that can be used to embellish picture frames, greetings cards, gift tags, envelopes, and more. A broad range of the...

Covering both hand- and machine-sewing techniques, this inspiring, step-by-step guide introduces young crafters to the quirky art of patchwork design. Offering seven stylish projects that range from accessory pieces to cute, decorative gifts, each one opens ...

Knitters and textile artists alike will have great fun knitting this mouthwatering selection of muffins, fairy cakes, carrot cake, scrumptious gateaux, and more. Each project requires only a small amount of yarn, each perfect for leftover scraps from larger p...

In this collection of four assorted projects, young artisans will learn to batik scarves, book covers, and wall tapestries as they begin to undertake this Indonesian art of decorating cloth by applying wax resists and then dyeing it. This simple and user-fri...

Exploring fantastic paper decorations made with squares of beautifully decorated paper—otherwise known as tea bag folding—this exciting workbook contains six themed projects that take papercrafters on a global tour of internationally-flavored embellish...

Getting to the heart of compost—the making, baking, and using of this magic material—is the objective of this invaluable handbook for the modern gardener. Featuring step-by-step photographs throughout, growers seeking nutrient-rich soil for their plantlif...

The ancient art of felt craft is brought to the present with this contemporary collection of fun, funky, and functional projects. Using this versatile fabric, ambitious young crafters will learn how to make unique and useful pieces, such as books, bags, j...

Putting a fresh face on a favorite pastime, this collection of 20 inspiring charm projects presents simple techniques and creative ideas perfect for jewelry designers and charm makers alike. Along with traditional charm designs, the illustrated projects inclu...

A comprehensive guide to making enchanting mixed media artifacts, this work will delight both beginners and advanced crafters. An extensive techniques section that leads into three projects is also included. Photographs and accompanying instructions take a ...

Step-by-step photographs and clear explanations show how to achieve the effects needed to paint the various elements of a landscape with watercolors. From the initial sketch to the finishing touches, getting started is easy with this manual that features ...

Going beyond the traditional blue and white to create fabrics in a fabulous array of colors, patterns, and textures, this delightful collection demonstrates how shibori techniques such as binding, hand painting, capping, stitching, folding and clamping, pole...

Drawing skills are not a prerequisite for these five step-by-step photographic demonstrations, delivered with full-size pull out tracings containing outlines for each project. This beginner’s guide is designed specifically for artists who want to expand the...

Folding and shaping bills into the Statue of Liberty, an eagle, a teddy bear, and a butterfly are just some of the projects featured in this remarkable and all-inclusive guide to folding money into personal, handcrafted cash gifts—from cars, fans, and flo...

Learn how to create beautiful woodland pictures using various combinations of two simple machine stitches. Broken down into clear, concise techniques, each project is accompanied by many helpful photographs for each inspirational piece—whether threading on ...

Examining six architectural styles, this detailed study reveals everything aspiring artists need to know to add historic windows and doors without relying on advanced drawing skills. Entry-level and experienced painters will enjoy learning easy ways to add in...

Employing basic geometric shapes and two contrasting colors to build up each stage of the drawing process, this easy-to-follow guide includes a great selection of leprechauns in different poses and situations. Twenty-eight of these mischievous little folk are...

Starting with initial sketches and working through to simple techniques and finally to a completed picture, this affecting resource shows aspiring painters all the necessary skills to paint beautiful watercolor pictures. A simple color theory section addr...

For aspiring gardeners wishing to start growing their own organic vegetables—or for those who already garden and wish to adopt organic methods—this handy resource, culled from considerable experience and expertise, offers an accessible and easy-to-follow ...

Bright, full-color photographs and funky designs will inspire young crafters to cultivate new talents and create fabulous quilted projects. Only a few stitches and techniques are required to successfully combine layers of fabric into one stunning piece. Step-by-step ...

With 20 original step-by-step projects and 81 alternative, inspirational designs, the many exciting techniques explored in this idea book include cards on acetate, cards with pockets and envelopes, shaker designs, and 3D paper architecture—such as pop-up an...

Using simple acrylic techniques to create beautiful landscape paintings, this must-have for budding artists includes five inspirational, step-by-step demonstrations of all the landscape elements—skies, mountains, cliffs, trees, water, and buildings. With a ...

With a great range of flowers—from daffodils, fuchsias, geraniums, and poppies to sunflowers, tulips, and water lilies—beginning artists will discover the delights of creating floral pictures from this invaluable resource. Showing how to break down basic ...