Synopsis
The ultimate craft-maker's companion, this book offers expert instruction written by professionals on how to create over seventy original designs. The beautiful projects feature inspirational ideas for handcrafted gifts, keepsakes, and treasures for your home with clear, step-by-step guidelines that ensure polished and professional results on the very first try. Skilled crafters offer their advice, secrets, and shortcuts for creating with paper, fabric, ceramics and glass, metal wire and wood, and much more. Including everything from materials lists and measurements, to full-color photos and pattern templates, this hands-on guide makes it easy for crafters of all skill levels to create impressive projects in a single afternoon.
About the Author
Mary Ann Hall is the former editor of the US magazine Handcraft Illustrated, and the founding editor of Craftopia.com. She is currently the acquiring editor for crafts books for Rockport Publishers. Jessica Wrobel produces a wide range of creative designs including paper, fibre and floral, along with specialities such as handcrafted books, boxes and fine art papers. She runs a successful wedding design business in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Sandra Salamony is an art director and writer in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and has designed crafts for many magazines and books.
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