Glitter Artistry
Bags, Tags & Cards
Barbara Trombley

128 pages
ISBN: 1-60059-000-4
ISBN 13: 9781600590009
$24.95 US
$32.95 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket
8 1/2" x 10"

Glitter’s not just for child’s play anymore! Now it’s a sophisticated, high-quality product available in hundreds of sparkling shades, sizes, and styles. Barbara Trombley — the owner of Art Institute Glitter, Inc. — has pioneered the field, creating more than 375 unique colors. So, who better to explain the entire dazzling process of applying glitter embellishments? She discusses the difference between opaque and transparent glitters; the diverse sizes, from chunky to ultra fine; the categories of sheen, from neon to pearlescent; the all-important adhesives; and a variety of exciting techniques. What will really thrill crafters are the shimmering bag, tag, and card projects — some travel and vintage inspired, others seasonally themed, and still more for celebrations such as birthdays, graduations, and weddings.

A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

 

Make It in Minutes: Mini-Boxes
Marian Ballog

128 pages
ISBN: 1-60059-090-X
ISBN 13: 9781600590900
$12.95 US
$16.95 Canadian
Concealed Spiral-Bound Hardcover
6" x 9"

So many things come in small boxes — mints, gum, jewelry — and now it’s easy to turn those plain packages into cherished little keepsakes and gifts. No one will believe that it takes only minutes to “bake” a mini-birthday cake from three tiny tin boxes. Or say “Congratulations!” with a silk-covered ring box adorned with rhinestones, ribbon, and green woven leaf. There’s even a special one for storing credit cards you want to leave safe at home. With embellishments ranging from crushed velvet to photographs, the expression “great things come in small packages” will take on a whole new meaning.

Make It in Minutes: Party Favors & Hostess Gifts
Roxi Phillips

128 pages
ISBN: 1-60059-126-4
ISBN 13: 9781600591266
$12.95 US
$14.95 Canadian
Concealed Spiral-Bound Hardcover
6" x 9"

It’s always nice to thank your guests with a memorable take-home gift — or give your hostess a thoughtful token of appreciation. From coaster sets to personalized votives, this charming volume presents 40 quick yet creative projects that say “thank you” beautifully. There are ideas for baby showers (a diaper-shaped goodie cup), girl’s night out (scented soap tied up with ribbons and herbs), children’s birthday parties, weddings, and more. With choices that include handmade note cards packaged with a holder and pen, a goodie-filled “pamper yourself” basket, and a mini-vase made from a glass tube, all the hottest crafting categories are fully represented.

 

Make It in Minutes: Felt Accessories
Taylor Hagerty

128 pages
ISBN: 1-60059-127-2
ISBN 13: 9781600591273
$12.95 US
$14.95 Canadian
Concealed Spiral-Bound Hardcover
6" x 9"

Lovely and vibrant, embroidered felted wool is the perfect material for delightful, durable accessories. Each of these small projects can be made using readily available felted wool sheets, but more ambitious crafters will find a handy primer on creating and dyeing felt from scratch. (There’s even a shortcut for shrinking an old knitted item into “fast felt.”) Explore a simple guide to fundamental embroidery stitches, including beading techniques. Lovely watercolors illustrate each stitch. Forty projects range from a change purse and cell phone cover to a pincushion, needle holder, and sewing kit.

 

Make It in Minutes: Faux Flower Arrangements
Melody Thompson

128 pages
ISBN: 1-60059-203-1
ISBN 13: 9781600592034
$12.95 US
$14.95 Canadian
Concealed Spiral-Bound Hardcover
6" x 9"

The craft of faux flower arranging is ready for a contemporary update — and Melody Thompson, a Texas Master Florist, is just the person to do it. Founder of a successful Austin, Texas floral boutique, Melody has extensive experience creating personal and original designs for weddings and special events. Here, she reveals her secrets for getting professional results in less than one hour. Vivid color photos display 40 beautiful and varied arrangements and styles for accents, centerpieces, wreaths, topiaries, and bouquets.

Make It in Minutes: Wedding Crafts
Catherine Risling

128 pages
ISBN: 1-60059-228-7
ISBN13: 9781600592287
$12.95 US
$13.95 Canadian
Concealed Spiral-Bound Hard
6" x 9"

Today’s bride is always looking for innovative ways to put her personal stamp on every part of the wedding, to create a day filled with fun and unusual touches. She’ll find plenty of great ideas, inspiration, and projects in this bright and glorious collection, as festive as the event it celebrates. It’s all here, from “save the date” notices to flowers and favors. Fashion beautiful bird’s nest place cards, embellished with tinsel, candied almonds, and guests’ photos. Decorate tables with bead-encrusted pens, hand-designed toasting glasses, and a paper flowers centerpiece. These 40 fabulous items are not only easy and quick to craft (important for the busy bride) but also beautiful.

 

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
6" x 9"

Presentation isn’t everything, but it’s a lot—which is why creative gift wrapping is so popular. With more than 40 projects, this guide has something for every style, sentiment, and gift. The materials range from purchased and handmade papers to patterned fabric and ribbon, and an introductory section covers all the wrapping basics. Make your own boxes, embellish gift bags, personalize gift cards and tags, and create signature wraps using stamping, painting, or combinations of natural materials.

 

Girlfriends: Handmade Gifts from the Heart
Taylor Hagerty

128 pages
ISBN: 1-4027-1609-5
ISBN 13: 9781402716096
$14.95 US
$21.95 Canadian
Paperback
8" x 8"

Girlfriends, these beautiful gifts are for you. Friends are there to celebrate the good times and make the bad ones better. They encourage us, induce laughter, and lend an ear. Yet it's easy to take friends for granted, especially when the demands of work and family are pressing. So why not let those special people know you care by making gifts from the heart? Herald a new birth with an adorable Baby Blanket, offer a pretty Iron-On Transfer Pillow as a housewarming present, and extend happy birthday wishes with a stunning Quartz Necklace & Earring Set. Complete with anecdotes and quotes about friendship, this unique book also makes a perfect gift.

 

Papier-Mâché Treasures with Teena Flanner
Creating Your Own Vintage-Style Collectibles
Teena Flanner

128 pages
ISBN: 1-60059-172-8
ISBN 13: 9781600591723
$19.95 US
$23.95 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket

Open the doors of celebrated artist Teena Flanner’s studio and an astounding sight will greet you: a glittering vision of vintage-inspired papier-mâché figures, reminiscent of treasured keepsakes from long ago. Now, for the first time ever, Teena reveals her unique techniques for making these wonderfully nostalgic creations: her secrets for working with and making molds; for mixing, pouring, drying and finishing the papier mâché; and for getting great effects with paint, glitter and other embellishments. Forty projects, organized by season, include darling rabbits, baby chicks, lambs, and a flower basket for spring; summery seashells and a mermaid; a fall harvest of turkeys, pumpkins, and a fruit bowl; and a wintertime celebration of sparkling trees, snowmen, Santas, and ornaments.

 

Crowns & Tiaras
Add a Little Sparkle, Glitter & Glamour to Every Day
Kerri Judd & Danyel Montecinos

128 pages
ISBN: 1-60059-097-7
ISBN 13: 9781600590979
$14.95 US
$17.95 Canadian
Paperback
9" x 9"

For the world’s best mom, cherished girlfriend, or diva in need of adoration, this royal volume presents more than 35 projects for a proper coronation. Written in the sparkly spirit of celebration, its fabulous creations are adorned with everything from silk flowers to glitter and beads, and fashioned from bases made of wire, paper, cardboard, or even a store-bought headband. Add glamour to girl’s night out with glimmering tiaras crafted from salvaged costume jewelry. Make a Sweet 16 unforgettable with a gold filigree crown. Each one is fit for a real princess, and appears in a shimmering close-up shot.