Crafts

Karen Elaine Thomas

Origami Card Craft: 30 Clever Cards and Envelopes to Fold

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2009

In the time it takes to pick out a card at the store, you can fold a beautiful, handmade card specifically designed for your special someone. With Origami Card Craft , you can impress your friends with origami-inspired cards, boxes, and envelopes that pop up, fan out, and even hold hidden messages. Wow your sweetie with the Fold-Out Heart card or give a thank you to be remembered with the Pinwheel card. Here you'll also learn to make five different envelopes to store and protect your creations. With over 25 years of experience in origami and paper crafting, author Karen Elaine Thomas shows you how easy it is to create unique cards out of folded paper, and gives you the skills necessary to read any origami pattern, in any language. With a few basic techniques under your belt and the endless opportunities that paper offers, there's no limit to the dazzling cards you can create simply and quickly.

Mai Sato-Flores

Wrapped in Gems: 40 Elegant Designs for Wire-Wrapped Gemstone Jewelry

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2008

Wanda Wen

The Art of Gift Wrapping: 50 Innovative Ideas Using Organic, Unique, and Uncommon Materials

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2010

With a few minutes of thought, a little practice, and minimal materials, readers will be able to recreate the high-style look of professionally wrapped presents.

Sally Melville, Caddy Melville Ledbetter

Warm Knits, Cool Gifts: Celebrate the Love of Knitting and Family with More Than 35 Charming Designs

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2010

Victoria Tillotson

Chic Metal: Modern Metal Jewelry to Make at Home

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2009

Takes crafters through every step of metalwork, from making simple hammered wire earrings to rings set with stones. This title helps readers design and create necklaces and cocktail rings out of metals that sparkle and shine. Page dim. 276 x 216 Weight: 388 grams

Wenlan Chia

Twinkle Sews: 25 Handmade Fashions from the Runway to Your Wardrobe [With CDROM]

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2009

Many Twinkle fans were first introduced to Wenlan Chia s signature fresh, young, whimsical style through her knitting books. But before Wenlan knitted, she sewed. And the pieces in her fashion line, Twinkle by Wenlan, are seen not just on the fashion runways and in the pages of InStyle, Lucky, and Vogue, but in high-end stores with high-end prices such as Barneys and Saks Fifth Avenue. Now, with the easy-to-follow instructions, keen advice, and 25 full-size patterns in Twinkle Sews, you can create your own couture Choose from one of Wenlan s coveted patterns, including favorites like her Annie Hall Skirt, Origami Blouse, White Magic Dress, and Flapper Camisole. The patterns come in five different sizes from 0 to 16 and are included on a CD for you to print at home. Each garment has its own PDF pattern that can be printed on 81/2" x 11" (21.5cm x 28cm) paper. Follow the simple instructions to assemble the sheets and voila full-size patterns are at your fingertips. Along with providing inventive patterns, Wenlan teaches core home sewing techniques how to sew a seam, insert a zipper, and interface fabric and gives you the building blocks of garment construction. You ll have all the ...

Melissa Leapman

Color Knitting the Easy Way: Essential Techniques, Perfect Palettes, and Fresh Designs Using Just One Color at a Time

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2010

Embrace color with simple techniques from knitting and colorwork master Melissa Leapman A cozy hat and scarf set to match a winter coat, mittens in a young child s favorite colors, a sweater to bring out the blue of a friend s eyes, a throw pillow that revives the look of a room. Selecting and combining just the right color palette makes any project extra special-and makes our knitting even more fun. In Color Knitting the Easy Way, renowned knitwear designer, teacher, and author Melissa Leapman explores the simplest and most popular ways of knitting with two or more yarn colors using just one color in each knitted row. No more juggling multiple yarns in your hands as you knit One-color, one-row stitch techniques allow for a minimal learning curve but can yield maximum impact. From basic stripes to intricate slip stitch and mosaic patterns, Leapman s clear, easy-to-use instructions explain the foundations of color knitting and how to combine basic stitches to achieve texture, vibrancy, and patterns that will wow family and friends. Ten original projects, including an everyday clutch, dress, jacket, sweaters, and more, allow you to practice each new technique and are do-able for ...

Wendy D. Johnson

Socks from the Toe Up: Essential Techniques and Patterns from Wendy Knits

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2009

Discover a new approach to sock knitting with Wendy D. Johnson and Socks from the Toe Up . This approach, made famous by her popular blog WendyKnits.net, will turn even the most reluctant knitter into a toe-up nut. Knitting a sock from the toe up saves yarn and always gives a perfect fit. And? No grafting! Wendy provides all the how-tos, tips, and techniques you need, as well as the pros and cons behind all of the cast-on, toe, heel, and bind-off options, gleaned from her years of experience. With more than 20 fun and beautiful patterns, Socks from the Toe Up has a sock for every foot. Whether you like bold textures or hearts and flowers, delicate lace or Bavarian cables, you (and your feet) will be covered here. Even if you're casting on your first sock, or have been a top-down sock knitter for ages, you'll find patterns and projects here that'll keep your needles humming. Socks from the Toe Up is the hands-down best guide for toe-up socks.

Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Crafts: An A-To-Z Guide with Detailed Instructions and Endless Inspiration

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2009

For nearly 20 years, home crafters have turned to the pages of Martha Stewart Living for all kinds of crafts projects, each presented in the magazine's inimitable style. Now, the best of those projects, including step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs, have been collected into a single encyclopedia. Organized by topic from A to Z, Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Crafts contains complete instructions and brief histories for more than 30 techniques, detailed descriptions of the necessary tools and materials, and easy-to-copy templates. Martha and her team of crafts editors guide readers through each subject, from botanical pressing and decoupage to rubber stamping and wreaths, with characteristic clarity and unparalleled attention to detail. Crafters of all skill and experience levels will appreciate the many variations presented for each technique. For example, candlemaking presents a comprehensive array of poured, rolled, and cutout candles, including instructions for making your own one-of-a-kind rubber candle molds, floating candles, sand candles, and more. Each craft in the book takes on charming new dimensions with innovations that could come only from the ...

Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart Living Magazine

Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts: Basic Techniques for Sewing, Applique, Embroidery, Quilting, Dyeing, and Printing, Plus 150

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2010

Whether you just bought your first sewing machine or have been sewing for years, Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts will open your eyes to an irresistible range of ideas. A comprehensive visual reference, the book covers everything a home sewer craves: the basics of sewing by hand or machine, along with five other time-honored crafts techniques, and step-by-step instructions for more than 150 projects that reflect not only Martha Stewart's depth of experience and crafting expertise, but also her singular sense of style. Encyclopedic in scope, the book features two main parts to help you brush up on the basics and take your skills to a new level. First, the Techniques section guides readers through Sewing, Appliqué, Embroidery, Quilting, Dyeing, and Printing. Following that, the Projects A to Z section features more than 150 clever ideas (including many no-sew projects), all illustrated and explained with the clear, detailed instructions that have become a signature of Martha Stewart's magazines, books, and television shows. An enclosed CD includes full-size clothing patterns as well as templates that can be easily produced on a home printer. Fabric, thread, ...

Christine Haynes

Chic & Simple Sewing: Skirts, Dresses, Tops, and Jackets for the Modern Seamstress [With Pattern(s)]

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2009

Haynes's easy-to-understand instructions and full-sized patterns are designed to flatter any figure, and each of the more than 20 stylish projects has endless variations.

Cal Patch

Design-It-Yourself Clothes: Patternmaking Simplified

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2009

If you've ever watched Project Runway and wished you were a contestant, or you're simply ready to take your sewing to a new level, Design-It-Yourself Clothes teaches you the fundamentals of modern patternmaking so that you, too, can create your own inspired clothing. Until now, the aspiring DIY fashionista has been hard-pressed to find self-teaching tools other than dry textbooks or books with outdated looks. Finally, in Design-It-Yourself Clothes, former Urban Outfitters designer Cal Patch brings her youthful aesthetic to a how-to book. If you want to wear something you can't find on store racks and make clothes that express your individual style, or if you've reached a sewing plateau and want to add pattern drafting to your repertoire, Design-It-Yourself Clothes is the book you have been waiting for. In five key projects (each with four variations)-a perfect-fitting dress, T-shirt, button-down shirt, A-line skirt, and pants-Patch shares the art of patternmaking. At its core, it's much simpler than you think. Patch covers everything an intermediate sewer needs to know in order to become a fabulous fashion designer, from designing the patterns, taking your own measurements, and ...

Amit Gupta

Photojojo!: Insanely Great Photo Projects and DIY Ideas

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2009

A photo, an idea, and simple crafting skills are all you need to transform your pictures into useful, fun, giftable art. With clear DIY instructions, Photojojo! by Amit Gupta and Kelly Jensen shows you how to turn your forgotten photos into ingenious photo projects. Do you have lots of pics of friends and family you want to show off? Make a sleek, stylish photo display rail so you can change them up at a moment's notice. Need something to play with? Make photo slider puzzles, Rubik's cubes, and temporary tattoos. Or spruce up your pad with a photo chandelier or a giant wall mural you can print at home! All the projects use basic materials and are easy enough to whip up in an afternoon. Once you're armed with what you can do with all your images, check out Photojojo's inspiring ideas to get you shooting photographs more creatively. Investigate the world from a canine perspective with the amazing doggie cam, or grab your friends and head out on a photo safari. Make a sneaky hidden jacket camera and turn string, a washer, and a screw into a monopod that fits in your pocket, MacGyver-style. Learn how to motivate yourself to take a photo every day with project 365, or get the little ...

Maria Victoria Garrido Bianchini, Joyce Aysta, Ingrid Siliakus

The Paper Architect: Fold-It-Yourself Buildings and Structures [With 20 Ready-To-Use Templates]

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2009

In "The Paper Architect," readers not only get the chance to create extremely cool three-dimensional paper facsimiles of awesome structures--the Taj Mahal, the Eiffel Tower, and the Coliseum--they also get interesting architectural details about each building.

Kaffe Fassett

Glorious Patchwork: More Than 25 Glorious Quilt Designs

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2008

For more than two decades Fassett has inspired knitters, quilters, and other fabric artists with his bold patterns. In this landmark quilting book, he presents more than 25 designs that draw on the essence of his renowned color work. Full-color photos throughout.

Amy Karol

Bend the Rules with Fabric: Fun Sewing Projects with Stencils, Stamps, Dye, Photo Transfers, Silk Screening, and More

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2009

Karol explores dyeing, silk screening, stamping, appliqu, transferring photos, and other techniques to provide an array of fun and fabulous projects. This comprehensive and creative book is sure to inspire crafters to make that special fabric even more personalized.

Linda Permann

Crochet Adorned: Reinvent Your Wardrobe with Crocheted Accents, Embellishments, and Trims

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2009

"Crochet Adorned" includes crochet basics, tips on choosing the right garments to decorate, and a dictionary of 100 stitches, edgings, and motifs to use as the building blocks for creative projects.

Judy Lake, Kathleen Hackett

The Lampshade Lady's Guide to Lighting Up Your Life: 50 Custom Lampshades & Lamps

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2009

Lake shares her passion and experience in creating 50 projects that range from a simple child's night-light to elaborate, embellished lamp shades, and refurbished lamps--all different and each with the ability to transform a room and give it a personal stamp.

Patricia Zapata

Home, Paper, Scissors: Decorative Paper Accessories for the Home

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2009

Paper devotees can now create a beautiful new collection of projects to accent their homes and to give as gifts--from lighting and bowls to keepsake boxes and journals. Most of the more than 20 projects can be made from recycled materials.

Erika Knight

Men's Knits: 20 New Classics

Editura: Potter Craft

Anul aparitiei: 2009

For any knitter who wants to make the perfect gift for the toughest possible person--the man in her life--this work features 20 projects that guys are sure to wear day in and day out. 105 full-color photos.