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.

 

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
Paper
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.

Handmade Paper Jewelry
40 Beautiful Projects to Make & Wear
Heidi Borchers, Candace Liccione & Tiffany Windsor

128 pages
ISBN: 1-4027-2213-3
ISBN 13: 9781402722134
$24.95 US
$35.95 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket
8 1/2" x 10"

With today’s wide selection of papers, there’s nothing you can’t create — even jewelry, like the gorgeous pendants, necklaces, and earrings in this remarkable collection. Mulberry paper, scrapbook paper, tissue paper, handmade paper, paper flowers: these very easy, very achievable projects use every type. The 40 pieces are divided into Zen inspiration, featuring works of stunning simplicity; Nature Inspiration, including a Golden Leaves Necklace and Earrings; Fabulously Feminine, with sweet touches such as foam board hearts and silk ribbons; and For the Girls, designed for pre-teens and teens. And on nearly every spread, there’s a special boxed “Paper Perfected” tip for successfully mastering such details as getting a smooth finish, using ultra-thick embossing powder, and painting on tissue paper.

 

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.

Vintage Pop-Up Cards
Making Your Own Timeless Treasures
Taylor Hagerty

128 pages
ISBN: 1-60059-031-4
ISBN 13: 9781600590313
$19.95 US
$25.95 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket
8 1/2" x 10"

Holiday cards, sweetheart cards, humorous cards: they’re all “popping up” in this charming vintage collection. Warmly colored, and richly adorned with lace, beads, satin, and feathers, there’s nothing like them in the stores! These elaborate pre-1923 classics are not only beautiful in and of themselves; when disassembled, they also form the basis for 25 brand-new projects. After learning in detail exactly how these dimensional treasures are put together — the tools and techniques, the basics of construction, and the most authentic embellishments — you’re armed with the inspiration to create your own. Each project includes a photo of the card in its original form, images of every element in the card to photocopy or cut out, and instructions for rebuilding and redecorating your masterpiece.

 

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
8 1/2" x 10"

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.

 

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.

 

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!

 

The Red Hat Society® Playful Paper Projects & Party Ideas
Foreword and introduction by Exalted Queen Mother Sue Ellen Cooper

144 pages
ISBN: 1-4027-3204-X
ISBN13: 9781402732041
$14.95 US
$19.95 Canadian
Paperback
8 7/8" x 8 7/8"

With nearly 42,000 chapters — that’s more than a million women — the Red Hat phenomenon is unstoppable! And this bold, bright, over-the-top sequel to Designer Scrapbooks the Red Hat Society® Way is made to order for the red-hatted gals’ sense of fun.

Features an introduction by Exalted Queen Mother Sue Ellen Cooper — author of two New York Times’ bestsellers.

Every day, more and more women are joining in and proudly donning their red hats — and this zany, energetic collection gives the ladies what they like: out-of-the-hatbox ideas for creating cards and tags in the RHS’s brilliant red and purple scheme. Not only will the projects satisfy the hatters’ boundless creative urges, but they’ll provide yet one more joyful excuse to come together, craft, and celebrate the landmarks in their lives.  Each punningly titled chapter — including “We Have Merry Mirthdays” and “Red Hatters Have Such Happy Hattitude” — introduces a special theme, from tea party paraphernalia to sequined items that glitter and shine. There are invitations and menus, event announcements and business cards, bookmarks and hat bands, all with patterns to copy and sassy commentary from the irrepressible Ruby Red Hat. 

 

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.

 

Designer Scrapbooks the Red Hat Society® Way
A Guide to Chronicling Ridiculous Fun
Ruby RedHat, foreword by Exalted Queen Mother Sue Ellen Cooper

144 pages
ISBN: 1-4027-2000-9
ISBN 13: 9781402720000
$24.95 US
$35.95 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket
8 7/8" x 8 7/8"

Sue Ellen Cooper, bestselling author of The Red Hat Society: Fun and Friendship After Fifty and one of the founders of this bourgeoning group — which increases by 100 chapters a day — provides the foreword, and the animated character Ruby Red Hat hosts the proceedings in high style and high spirits.

There's no doubt that the “Red Hats” are an amazing phenomenon. Not only did the book written by its founders stay on the New York Times’ Bestseller List for weeks, but more and more women over 50 just keep catching the wave and joining the movement. And what could be better for the now nearly one million members who celebrate fun and friendship than scrapbooking? They’ll all rush to those shoeboxes filled with photos and come to this brightly illustrated volume to see how to do it in the inimitable, adventurous Red Hat way. Fifteen sections, organized by particular “Red-Hat-isms”-such as Dress for Excess and Exercise Your Funny Bone-are introduced by Ruby Red Hat, who's always garbed in the appropriate manner for each particular theme. The nearly 80 projects include both flat album-type pages as well as spectacular dimensional ideas for gift boxes, invitations, and other designs. Readers will also appreciate 9 pages of patterns-not to mention the wit and wisdom they'll find along with the techniques.

A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

 

Designer Scrapbooks with Susan Rios
Susan Rios

144 pages
ISBN: 1-4027-2034-3
ISBN 13: 9781402720345
$24.95 US
$29.95 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket
8 7/8" x 8 7/8"

The Designer Scrapbook series continues its winning streak with a very special collection. Not only is Susan Rios a successful book illustrator, her romantic paintings of cozy interiors, lush gardens, and soothing seashores have hung in at least 1,000 galleries — and attracted the attention of many notable collectors and celebrities. Scrapbookers will be thrilled at her remarkable pages filled with countless never-before-seen ideas. On breathtaking display: glitter, vintage paper, antique ribbon and lace, and dimensional paper art. And her creativity isn't limited to the page: she also offers projects for exquisite memory boxes, too.

 

Designer Scrapbooks with April Cornell
April Cornell

144 pages
ISBN: 1402718675
ISBN 13: 978-1402718670
$24.95 US
$29.95 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket
8 7/8" x 8 7/8"

April Cornell’s designs for fabrics, clothing, and home décor accessories have earned her a loyal following among the thousands of women who purchase her products. With this engaging entry in the successful “Designer Scrapbook” series, she brings her creative expertise to the world of journals and scrapbooks. April showcases more than 115 original scrapbook page designs that not only use traditional materials, but also include layered fabric, jewelry (such as earrings without a mate), found objects and doodads (including seashells, beads, and buttons), tailoring techniques, and details such as ribbons, trim and lace for extra beauty. Many of the pages are organized by seasons, and she writes about how the characteristics of each time of year have influenced her work and family.

A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

 

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.

Paper Cuts
35 Inventive Projects
Taylor Hagerty

This modern approach to the age-old art will dazzle crafters of all skill levels. Long a folk-art tradition in cultures the world over, paper cutting has become the new darling of the fashion and design worlds. Paper Cuts hops on the trend, drawing on a variety of cultures, bringing together today’s top artists. The result is a collection of 35 smart, fresh, and contemporary projects for crafters, including party ware, centerpieces, ornaments, cards, and more.