A comprehensive survey of crafts worldwide. It explains and illustrates the techniques used in a particular craft, from backstrap weaving and papercutting to metal casting and wood carving, as well as their history. Featuring over 500 illustrations, it is suitable for those concerned with art, craft and decorative objects.
Walls and wallpaper, fabrics, furniture, soft furnishings, ceramics, tiles, boxes, mirrors and frames - almost any flat surface can be decorated and embellished with complementary colours and designs.
Let Maggie Wright help to create a beautiful illustrated memory album. She shows how to turn photographs into unique keepsakes that can be treasured for years to come. Contains over 70 step-by-step photographs and many innovative ideas for decorating each page. 122 color illustrations.
Lois Walpole shows how to create a delightfully stylish and brightly coloured selection of baskets, bowls and containers using household 'waste.' Newspapers can be painted, twisted and woven into bins and baskets; plastic bottles make excellent pencil holders; tins, bottle tops and wire can be formed into bowls.
Transform old T-shirts into trendy accessories--in 60 minutes or fewer! Creating something useful and stylish doesn't have to take ages or require expensive supplies. From an Easy Twisted Headband to Round Lounge Pillows, DIY T-Shirt Crafts teaches you how to repurpose old T-shirts into 50 beautiful projects worthy of showing off. Complete with step-by-step instructions and stunning photographs, each T-shirt craft is simple enough for beginners to recreate and can be finished in 60 minutes or fewer. Guided by Adrianne Surian, the crafter behind the popular blog Happyhourprojects.com, you'll turn this wardrobe staple into trendy, one-of-a-kind accessories, including: Ruffled Rosette Hair Barrette Braided Chain Statement Necklace Fringed Infinity Scarf Galaxy Bleached No-Sew Tote Bag Aromatherapy Neck Pillow Whether you're cleaning out your closet, want to personalize your look, or just found a hole in your favorite top, it's time to take your tees to the next level with these fashion-forward projects!