Make It in Minutes: Beaded Jewelry
Wendy Remmers

128 pages
ISBN: 1-60059-032-2
ISBN 13: 9781600590320
$12.95 US
$16.95 Canadian
Concealed Spiral-Bound Hardcover
6" x 9"

This collection will dazzle bead-happy crafters of every level. All the pieces use easy-to-master methods, including wire wrapping, weaving, crimping, stringing, and stitching, yet they’re positively boutique-worthy. Basics on the techniques, tools, and materials are thoroughly explained in an introductory section, along with advice on choosing bead combinations and arrangements. Project chapters include bracelets, earrings, necklaces, brooches, rings, and watchbands, and within an hour you can create such jeweled treasures as a Hawaiian Haku bracelet, Tropical Sunshine necklaces, Crystal Chandelier earrings, Pearl Marquise ring, and Red With Envy watch.

 

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: 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: Greeting Cards
Taylor Hagerty

128 pages
ISBN: 1-60059-033-0
ISBN 13: 9781600590337
$12.95 US
$16.95 Canadian
Concealed Spiral-Bound Hardcover
6" x 9"

Why go for store-bought when it’s so easy to hand-make a personal card? This snappy guide offers countless creative ways to say “Happy Birthday,” “Best Wishes,” or simply “I’m Thinking of You.” Plus, it takes no time, with these simple and lovely designs that cover almost any imaginable occasion. There are gift tags, postcards, tri-folded cards, and ones decorated with paint, beads, craft wire, fabric, and even polymer clay and silk flowers. An introductory section teaches techniques ranging from adhering sequins and applying glitter to embossing and rubber stamping — along with instructions on making matching envelopes.

 

Make It in Minutes: Mini-Books
Roxi Phillips

128 pages
ISBN: 1-60059-034-9
ISBN 13: 9781600590344
$12.95 US
$16.95 Canadian
Concealed Spiral-Bound Hardcover
6" x 9"

So many styles, so many reasons to make them! Whether they’re accordion folded, stitched together, ribbon-tied, or paper-punched and bound with binder rings, these mini-books are perfect for celebrating everything from holiday memories to childhood events. Every one of the 45 projects is charming and quick to craft, as well as a delightful way to explore the small-scale book form. Create precious keepsake volumes that feature fabulous folds, hideaway pockets, die-cut designs, and pretty embellishments such as charms and sequins. All the basic techniques are covered, along with plenty of tip boxes, advice on choosing paper and other materials, and templates.

 

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: 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.

 

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.