Make It in Minutes: Quick & Clever Gift Wraps
Nicole Steiman

128 pages
ISBN: 1-60059-202-3
ISBN 13: 9781600592027
$12.95 US
$14.95 Canadian
Concealed Spiral-Bound Hardcover

Presentation isn’t everything, but it’s a lot — which is why books on creative gift wrapping are so popular. And this one is contemporary, simple, and packed with innovative ideas. With more than 40 projects to try, there’s something for every style, sentiment, and gift. The materials range from purchased and handmade papers to patterned fabric and ribbons, and an introductory section covers all the wrapping basics — including handling an oddly shaped present and tying the perfect bow. Make your own boxes (patterns and templates provided), embellish gift bags, personalize gift cards and tags, and create signature wraps using stamping, painting, or combinations of natural materials. With just an hour to spare, your package can be as beautiful as what’s inside.

 

Eggshell Mosaics
Gail Dziuba

128 pages
ISBN: 1-4027-2143-9
ISBN 13: 9781402721434
$24.95 US
$35.95 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket
8 1/2" x 10"

Break an egg – create a masterpiece! No one will believe that these beautiful mosaics were done with eggshells. All the secrets to this great new art – created by author Gail Dziudza and written up in Family Circle magazine–are revealed here, with eye-opening illustrations to show how they can transform everything from switchplates to purses. Find out how to paint the eggs, crack the shells, adhere them to surfaces, and add a durable finish. The projects include pins and pendants, tabletops, frames, mirrors, and vases. And just in case you need a little “egg-stra” help, there are special tip boxes throughout.

Fanciful Paper Projects
Making Your Own Posh Little Follies
Sandra Evertson

128 pages
ISBN: 1-4027-2005-X
ISBN 13: 9781402720055
$24.95 US
$35.95 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket
8 1/2" x 11"

The beauty of vintage papers is at the core of the absolutely captivating projects that author Sandra Evertson calls “Posh Little Follies.” She has created a unique selection of enchanting little theaters, bandboxes, ornaments, and art dolls. Best of all, Sandra makes it fun for everyone else to craft them, too. The instructions are easy to follow and the elements can be color copied straight from the book–even the actual rare papers she used. Some of the items feature embellishments such as ribbon, while others glisten with rhinestones and beads. Among the charming projects: a Prima Ballerina doll; Theatre La Rousse, complete with a Pierrot; Cupcake Papier Mache Box; and paper posies with fanciful faces to “plant” in pots.