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: 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.

 

Framing Techniques & Decorating Ideas
Aaron Brothers

144 pages
ISBN: 1-4027-2805-0
ISBN13: 9781402728051
$17.95 US
$25.95 Canadian
Paperback
10" x 10"

The experts at Aaron Brothers, who have been offering custom framing since 1946, share their know-how in a presentation of the varied and wonderful ways of choosing, decorating, and using frames. Not only do snapshots get the royal treatment, but also artwork, textiles, jewelry, documents, and collectibles. Find out about the many fantastic styles available, from box and clip frames to shadow boxes and scrapbook frames. Consider what size is appropriate, which mats and glass work best, and what motifs suit your lifestyle and the showcased object. Every page offers beautiful ideas for arrangements, vignettes, and great groupings on the wall or table, as well as suggestions for unusual items to frame that really make a statement.

 

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 Hard
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.

Terrific Texture Techniques
Decorating with Dimensional Finishes
Tiffany Windsor for Delta Technical Coatings

128 pages
ISBN: 1-4027-2144-7
ISBN 13: 9781402721441
$24.95 US
$35.95 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket
8 1/2" x 10"

Texture is one of the hottest trends in decorating, and with the complete program outlined here by Delta Technical Coatings-a widely recognized name in the crafts market — it’s easy to achieve the wonderful faux-finish looks displayed in upscale home décor magazines. Striking photos showcase more than 30 projects large and small, ranging from entire rooms to gift ideas.

A Selection of the Homestyle Book Club.