30 easy-to-make, stylish decorations all made from felt. The book includes templates, a comprehensive techniques section, guide to embroidery stitches and beautiful hand-drawn illustrations to accompany every project. The projects include mug hugs, hanging decorations, seasonal decorations, pillows, ornaments, wall-organisers, brooches, children's toys and more.
Internationally-known felt artist Chad Hagen shows just how simple, good-looking, and varied feltmaking can be, as she guides you through the basics of making more than a dozen spectacular hand-sculpted hats. Here are 15 patterns with endless variations, all in classic shapes, and transformed into unique fashion statements with fanciful touches and exquisite embellishments. Berets have 'wings,' snoods come with long tails just right for scrunching up, and caps feature soft felt spikes or long "dreadlocks" to tie in knots. Even the most traditional designs, such as pillboxes and brimmed hats, sport whimsical tiny safety pins or beads and buttons. For those who prefer not to start from scratch, there's even advice on jazzing up store-bought hats.
Children love being creative -- even a toddler will show a fascination with crayons, paints, fabric and other exciting materials. But frustration can often occur when they try to realise their ideas -- which is where this fantastic book comes in. Full of exciting projects for parents and children to work on together, it is aimed at children between the ages of 4 and 10 and will appeal to both boys and girls (most projects are unisex). The five chapters cover Papercraft, Recycling, Painting and Printing, Needlecraft and finally Naturecraft, tapping into children's love of using found objects. From leaf prints to finger puppets, a sock snake, a mosaic picture frame, rockets, and juggling balls there is something here for every budding crafter. Each project has step-by-step instructions and photographs and lists everything you need to get started. In addition, all projects can be completed in under an hour. There are also plenty of useful tips and features on learning through play so that parents can understand what key skills are being developed. Perfect as a gift for children or just to have for rainy days, this will give parents and children all the inspiration they need.
A unique idea in DIY, this full-color guide is filled with baby-related projects, essential techniques, tips on how to form a group, wisdom, inspiration, and camaraderie.
