Shabby Chic more books like this

by Rachel Ashwell, Art Streiber (Photographer), Glynis Costin

Shabby chic uses muted pastels, slightly wilted roses, chipped paint and pure white to create a blend of old fashioned aesthetic appeal and modern practicality. This guide offers simple instructions on how to create this inviting look including tips on using lighting and shopping in flea markets.

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Rachel Ashwell's Shabby Chic Treasure Hunting and Decorating Guide more books like this

by Rachel Ashwell, Deborah Greenfield (Illustrator), Cathy Mogull (Photographer)

Rachel Ashwell takes the reader step-by-step through flea markets, antique shows, auctions, and other markets, helping them to select treasures from trash and integrate the extraordinary items found into individual tastes and lifestyles.

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Gooseberry Patch Christmas more books like this

by Leisure Arts (Creator)

Homespun charm shines on every page of this Christmas classic, with over 125 excellent photos and illustrations. From recipes that tempt the palate with old-fashioned goodies like dark chocolate caramels and buttery toffee to the functional charm of a chenille snowman draft-stopper, this book promises and delivers a Christmas to remember.

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It's a Wrap: Sewing Fabric Purses, Baskets, and Bowls more books like this

by Susan Breier

Helps you sew fabric strips into containers. Start with a plate shape to learn the technique, and experiment with four basic container styles to create round, oval, square, and other shapes.

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Gooseberry Patch Christmas more books like this

by Gooseberry Patch (Editor)

Once again, Gooseberry Patch and Leisure Arts have collaborated on a brand new Christmas collection of gifts to give, home-style recipes and tips to get your home ready for the holidays. Filled with such chapters as "Country Christmas Cupboard", "Gifts that Taste Good" and "The Kids Will Love 'Em". Color photos demonstrate easy country crafts.

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Donna Dewberry's One Stroke Painting Course more books like this

by Donna S. Dewberry, Plaid Enterprises

Designer Donna Dewberry, one of the most innovative artists of home decor, creates incredibly simple one-stroke, never-take-your-brush-off-the-paper designs for beautiful painted items that will make any house a showpiece. These basic techniques, helpful worksheets, and patterns transform any object into something remarkable and decorative. ...

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The Shabby Chic Home more books like this

by Rachel Ashwell

Showcases the author's decorating style with photographs and text describing her renovation of a 1920's cottage.

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Handmade Bags more books like this

by Caroline Darke, Terence Terry

Create a wide variety of stylish handbags using these easy to follow, step-by-step instructions. The 30 projects include everything from simple sequined felt bags to ornate leather designs. Also includes explanations and descriptions of various materials, tools, techniques, tips, and decorations to achieve a perfect finish on tote bags, drawstring ...

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Donna Dewberry's complete book of one-stroke painting more books like this

by Donna Dewberry

A guide to painting for interior designs, which explains a simple method which can be adapted for painting any design on a range of objects.

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The Art of Resin Jewelry: Layering, Casting, and Mixed Media Techniques for Creating Vintage to Contemporary Designs more books like this

by Sherri Haab

Resin jewellery is made from liquid plastic that magically turns solid when a hardener is added. The popularity of these resins for jewellery-making has soared with the introduction of easy-to-mix, low-odour products, ideal for crafters. Now best-selling author Sherri Haab shows how to put the miracle of modern technology to work making necklaces, ...

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Quick & Clever Instant Cards: Over 100 Fast-To-Make Handmade Designs and Ideas more books like this

by Julie Hickey

By stocking your card-making store cupboard with the essential ingredients, you can make cards in the blink of an eye. Bestselling author Julie Hickey shows you the must-have materials you need to create your favourite cards designs at any time, from the right paper and adhesives, to shop-bought and home made embellishments. Also features crafty ...

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Creative Bead Jewelry: Weaving * Looming * Stringing * Wiring * Making Beads more books like this

by Carol Taylor, Helen Taylor

From funky fashions to wear with jeans to elegant accessories for a dress-up evening, beaded jewelry takes many forms. This comprehensive, how-to guide allows even a novice will be able to make incredible necklaces, bracelets, earrings, barrettes, and more. A basics section covers tools and materials. Detailed instructions are accompanied by more ...

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Big Book of Beautiful Beads Big Book of Beautiful Beads: Over 100 Beading Projects You Can Make Over 100 Beading Projects You Can Make more books like this

by Books Kp

This beading techniques book covers covers antique and contemporary beadwork. In the beaded adornment section, six beadwork techniques can be used to created 23 projects such as necklace and earring sets. There are also sections on French-beaded flower-making, weaving beads and wirework.

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The Salvage Sisters' Guide to Finding Style in the Street and Inspiration in the Attic more books like this

by Kathleen Hackett, Mary Ann Young

Join intrepid hunters and gatherers Kathleen Hackett and Mary Ann Young in this step-by-step illustrated guide as they travel the country-down alleyways and side streets, to flea markets and yard sales, through the local garden store and their own closets- and learn how to transform a battered curb side couch into a fabulous and functional piece ...

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Trash to Treasure more books like this

by Leisure Arts

Using easy-to-follow techniques, a box of broken china turns into a gorgeous mosaic clock, or milk cartons transform into gleaming Christmas ornaments. Includes more than 200 projects, all accompanied by clear, step-by-step instructions, and a full-color photo of each finished project. 200 photos.

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The DIY Bride: 40 Fun Projects for Your Ultimate One-Of-A-Kind Wedding more books like this

by Khris Cochran

From choosing a delicious menu to assembling the guest list, hundreds of details go into planning a successful wedding. "The DIY Bride" helps brides put their stamp on the big day without breaking the bank. Written by the creator of the indispensable website for wedding crafts, this fun, easy guide showcases unique, easy-to-do craft projects that ...

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Preston Bailey's Fantasy Weddings more books like this

by Preston Bailey, John Labbe (Photographer), Beth Decker

With engaging text, Bailey guides the reader through the process of deciding on the decor for ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions and parties, explaining how to bring diverse yet elegant elements together to compose the stunning environment of one's dreams. Beginning with large decisions, such as choosing a theme and transforming a ...

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Gourd Art more books like this

by David MacFarlane

A common wild gourd becomes a thing of beauty in the hands of 25 top artisans who specialize in exploring, expressing-and teaching-their handiwork. Magnificent projects shown in illuminating full-color photos and practical skills introduce you to a universe of ways to turn gourds into works of art. Learn to use simple media such as staining, ...

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Junk Chic more books like this

by Kathryn Elliott

Thrift stores, flea markets, basements, and attics offer plenty of inexpensive - or even free materials that, with a little imagination and transformation, can become exquisite decorative items. But do you feel at a loss when you look at that battered table, those surplus chairs or those seemingly past-their-prime decorative objects? Dozens of ...

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Semiprecious Salvage: Creating Found Object Jewelry more books like this

by Stephanie Lee

The jewellery techniques introduced include the basics of wirework and soldering, but go beyond the typical jewellery book to include mixed-media applications such as sewing, plaster work and the altering of found objects.Pieces include brooches, pendants, necklaces, earrings, bracelets and belts. In making their own inspired pieces, the reader ...

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Salvage Style: 45 Home & Garden Projects Using Reclaimed Architectural Details more books like this

by Joe Rhatigan, Dana Irwin

""Discusses items found in salvage yards, thrift stores, flea markets, and yard sales..Projects range from simple (transforming a metal porch support into a corner shelf) to more complex [and] safety tips are provided. Well-written directions...useful. Recommended."--Library Journal ""Recycles wonderful architectural items."--Denver Post Even as ...

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Altered Curiosities: Assemblage Techniques & Projects more books like this

by Jane Wynn

Two very important things make this book stand out from the crowd of other collage, mixed-media and assemblage titles: the projects (full of oddities and the unexpected) and the techniques - several of which have never been published before. A common element of Jane Wynn's style is to find an object, break it and put it together again (sometimes ...

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Handcrafted Weddings: Over 100 Projects & Ideas for Personalizing Your Wedding more books like this

by Creative Publishing International (Creator)

"Handcrafted Weddings" offers ideas and projects for creating a dream wedding affordably with unique handcrafted accessories and decorations. Learn to make one-of-a-kind ceremony accents, such as a ribbon adorned ring bearer pillow, a precious posy ball for the flower girl, or a stunning floral arbour. Design and create original wedding stationery ...

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Shabby Chic: Sumptuous Settings and Other Lovely Things more books like this

by Rachel Ashwell

The popular author of Shabby Chic introduces her colorful, inexpensive approach to casual elegance, showing how to give one's home unique charm--for both everyday and special occasions--through the use of materials acquired in a local antique mall or flea market. 50,000 first printing.

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Painting Garden Decor with Donna Dewberry more books like this

by Donna Dewberry

A renowned decorative painter shows how to transform a variety of deck, porch, and patio furnishings into lovely garden decor. 250+ color illustrations.

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