The Paper Bride: Wedding DIY from Pop-The-Question to Tie-The-Knot and Happily Ever After

Gustie L. Herrigel

Zen in the Art of Flower Arrangement: The Classic Account of the Meaning and Symbolism of the Japanese Art of Ikebana

Japanese masters have developed the techniques of ikebana over centuries and, while many different styles have evolved, they all share the same fundamental principles. The art embodies aesthetic considerations, knowledge of the natural forms of plants, and a profound understanding of the space around them. This book explains these principles by describing the lessons learned from master arranger Bokuyo Takeda and the underlying Zen symbolism in the art of ikebana. Readers will learn that training in ikebana is a process of achieving spiritual enlightenment and that the craft of arranging flowers is a form of meditation. These lessons provide a perfect escape from the stresses of everyday life and the incomparable satisfaction of creating beauty in the home.

Mitsuki Hoshi

Ami Ami Dogs: Seriously Cute Crochet

The first in a series, Mitsuki Hoshi's crafty collection is packed with four-color photographs, patterns, and instructions on how to craft a tumbling litter of adorable canine Amigurumi--the wildly popular crocheted stuffed animals from Japan. The perfect go-to guide for every stripe of crochet artist, from the crafting commuter to the full-time hook-and-needler (and the perfect gift for anyone who could use an extra dose of over-the-top cuteness in their life), Hoshi's Ami Ami Dogs is sure to knit smiles and tail-wagging into the fabric of any home it joins.

Louis Bou

We Are Paper Toys!: Print-Cut-Fold-Glue-Fun! [With CDROM]

An amazing collection of paper toy designs and design techniques from innovative contemporary artists and designers around the world, We Are Paper Toys includes sketches of the toys, and step-by-step instructions on how to create the toys and make them your own. Additionally, We Are Paper Toys is packaged with a DVD featuring the templates for the toys in the book. These templates can be printed on your choice of paper and folded and glued to make the paper toys from the book.