Easy Paint Makeovers for Fabrics, Floors & Furniture
Liz Carter & Catherine Garner

128 pages
ISBN: 1-4027-2513-2
ISBN 13: 9781402725135
$24.95 US
$35.95 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket
8 1/2" x 10"

Oh, what a splash of paint can do to customize a home! Ordinary tables, chairs, clocks, cabinets, floorcloths, and more go under the whimsical paintbrush — and emerge transformed into hip, fashionable, and unabashedly colorful furniture and accessories. Anyone can do it: no art training is needed to complete these projects, devised by the owners of the popular Purple Cow store. Their trademark creations will cheer up any space, thanks to the bright hues, primitive and rustic styles, and abundance of plaids, zig-zags, dots, and swirls. Highlights include a leopard-spotted dining table, gingham lampshade with woven ribbon, and pink shutters.

 

Spray Paint Paper Crafts
Creative Fun with Krylon

128 pages
ISBN: 1-57990-995-7
ISBN 13: 9781579909956
$24.95 US
$32.95 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket
8 1/2" x 10"

Who would have imagined it? New ideas for using spray paint — yes, spray paint — in paper crafting! Better known for its practical uses, aerosol paint actually produces surprisingly elegant, sophisticated, and creative effects. These fantastic projects come from Krylon, the largest manufacturer of spray paint in the world and a brand favored by hobbyists for its acid-free, archival quality. Crafters will first learn the art of creating their own specialty papers with such simple skills as marbling, rubber-stamping, and stenciling, and then use those custom papers to produce scrapbook pages; mini-books; and embellished cards, bags, and tags. Try altered art techniques to make bottles, boxes, and purses, or adorn home décor items such as trays, frames, and mirrors. It’s fun and easy!

Terrific Texture Techniques
Decorating with Dimensional Finishes
Tiffany Windsor for Delta Technical Coatings

128 pages
ISBN: 1-4027-2144-7
ISBN 13: 9781402721441
$24.95 US
$35.95 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket
8 1/2" x 10"

Texture is one of the hottest trends in decorating, and with the complete program outlined here by Delta Technical Coatings-a widely recognized name in the crafts market – it’s easy to achieve the wonderful faux-finish looks displayed in upscale home décor magazines. Striking photos showcase more than 30 projects large and small, ranging from entire rooms to gift ideas.

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