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.

 

Pretty Weddings for Practically Pennies
Catherine Yarnovich Risling

128 pages
ISBN: 1-4027-1348-7
ISBN 13: 9781402713484
$14.95 US
$17.95 Canadian
Paperback
8 1/2" x 8 1/2"

Every bride, no matter what her budget, can make her wish for a magical, fairy tale wedding come true. All it takes are these original, elegant plans and projects for personalizing that special day without spending a fortune. Brides-to-be can choose from four different styles, all gloriously illustrated on breathtaking pages: Modern Romance, Country Charm, Vintage Traditions, and Champagne Taste. Every item is amazingly simple to make, demanding only the most basic skills, and products easily found at retail crafts stores. "Save the Date" cards and invitations, favors, decorations, flower arrangements and bouquets, table settings, wedding veils, boutonnieres, and luscious cakes--they're all here, and all so lovely. In addition, smart boxed "bride ideas" are sprinkled throughout.

 

Glitter Artistry
Bags, Tags & Cards
Barbara Trombley

128 pages
ISBN: 1-60059-000-4
ISBN13: 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 Glitter, Inc.—has pioneered the field, creating unique colors and designing her own magnificent line of cards. So, who better to explain the entire dazzling process? 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.

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. 

 

Red Hats & the Women Who Wear Them
Foreword by Exalted Queen Mother Sue Ellen Cooper

128 pages
ISBN: 1-57990-994-9
ISBN13: 9781579909949
$14.95 US
$19.95 Canadian
Paperback
8 7/8" x 8 7/8"

A fun and vibrant celebration of red hats and the women who wear them. On festive display here are some of the most amazing, unique, elegant, and just plain wacky works of millinery art ever designed since the first red hat was donned in 1997. Best of all, the models showing off the impressive headgear are the very inspirational ladies who created them. These women happily offer colorful commentary on their handiwork, from information on the hats’ construction to anecdotes about the reactions they evoke. Irresistible, proud Red Hat hattitude shines through in chapters such as Hoity Toity Crowning Glories, Mad Hatter Tea-Time Toppers, Blooming Brims, and, best of all, Over-the-Top Hats.

An introduction by Founder and Exalted Queen Mother Sue Ellen Cooper (author of the bestselling Fun and Friendship After Fifty) focuses on the history of the hat, fun hat facts, and the basics of embellishing a hat — and the sassy Ruby Red Hat provides amusing narration throughout.

 

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: Party Favors & Hostess Gifts
Roxi Phillips

128 pages
ISBN: 1-60059-126-4
ISBN13: 9781600591266
$12.95 US
$14.95 Canadian
Concealed Spiral-Bound Hard
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
ISBN13: 9781600592027
$12.95 US
$14.95 Canadian
Concealed Spiral-Bound Hard

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.

 

Splendid Flowers for Every Day
Cindy Smith

144 pages
ISBN: 1-4027-2514-0
ISBN13: 9781402725142
$24.95 US
$35.95 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket
8 1/2 X 11

Breathtaking floral displays on a real-life budget--from a celebrity arranger who has created the designs for the Academy Awards® Governor's Ball and the wedding of The Bachelorette's Trista and Ryan.

Cindy Smith designs for the best of the best--including such top names as Bruce Springsteen, Nicole Kidman, and Oprah. But fortunately for those of us who don't have their astronomical budgets, she also knows how to create out-of-this-world arrangements that real people can afford. With tasteful and stunningly photographed projects, Smith reveals how you can attain that elegant "star look," too. The containers she uses are common ones--ceramic pots, glass vases, baskets, bowls, tea cups--and Smith teaches all the necessary tricks of the trade, including hot-gluing flowers to surfaces, using floral foam in containers, stringing flowers, and floating flowers. From amazing centerpieces to a floral birthday cake stand, from hanging votives with colored water to a tangerine topiary tree, each one is magnificent. Plus: Smith gives us an inside peek at luxurious celebrity events, with photographs.

 

Girlfriends: Handmade Gifts from the Heart
Taylor Hagerty

128 pages
ISBN: 1-4027-1609-5
ISBN13: 9781402716096
$14.95 US
$21.95 Canadian
Paper
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
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.

 

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

128 pages
ISBN: 1-60059-097-7
ISBN13: 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.