Decorating Pots: 25 Creative Projects to Make - Softcover

Donaldson, Stephanie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1843401061 ISBN 13: 9781843401063

Publisher: Collins & Brown, 2003

Synopsis

“This is the perfect kind of crafts book that encourages anyone to pick up a tool and try. Why? Oversize color photographs, great step-by-step directions, and just plain elegant design that’s easy to copy. [The] narrative is clear-cut—and is further enlivened by helpful hints. Almost every one of the 25 projects includes a suggested alternative.”—Booklist.

About this title

Review

The word pot calls to mind the standard flower container, but the title of Stephanie Donaldson's delightful book is actually a happy misnomer. Besides various-shaped and -sized terra-cotta pots, Donaldson also adorns glass and ceramic vases and metal buckets, and displays them not only sporting plants but serving as lovely candle holders, wine coolers, silverware and utensil caddies, bathroom storage vessels, and pencil cups. In addition to attractive takes on decoupage and paint (with lots of classy metallic looks), she also presents clever ideas with mosaics, beads, buttons, and glass-etching spray. A refreshing departure from the country-cute approach, Donaldson's sophisticated designs are nevertheless easy to realize, well explained, and beautifully photographed. --Amy Handy

About the Author

Stephanie Donaldson runs workshops at the Chelsea Physic Garden and has held similar classes for Country Living and Homes & Gardens. Before she began her career in writing and creative projects, Stephanie was a full-time gardener in charge of a large formal garden and she has also launched a company specializing in rare plants.

Edition details

• Publisher: Collins & Brown
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1843401061
• ISBN 13: 9781843401063
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128