Embellish everything: beadwork adds a touch of luxury to even the most everyday objects—and it’s stylish, easy to do, and inexpensive. Inexperienced beaders will learn all—from stringing on thread and wire to making fringes and using a simple loom—and eagerly begin one of the 45 wildly fabulous projects. Lampshades, frames, pillows, candleholders, and more, shown in 150 color photos, display the creative range of the craft. Every one looks magnificent.
School buildings are constantly evolving to meet the needs of the next generation of teachers and students. This book presents more than 40 projects from the USA, showcasing leading elementary and secondary school design. Featred projects factor in important design elements including security and safety, new technology, resource centres and energy conservation. They must also accomodate flexible learning environments for a range of student groups. Full-colour photos, plans, drawings and descriptive text accompany the projects.
Pop-ups are three-dimensional cut-and-folded paper constructions that are widely used for children's books and greeting cards. They have a magical appeal as they mysteriously fold and unfold. The step-by-step projects are exercises in technique only, with complex constructions shown as examples.
This book explores the Japanese art of paper cutting through a collection of kirigami greeting cards and gift wraps from well-known craft author and expert Florence Temko. The projects in this book provide great ideas for every occasion, with Heart Variations For Your Valentine, Pop-ups, Dress-up Paper Dolls, Gift Box Borders, Woven Gift Wrap, Appliqued Gift Bag, and many, many more! The projects and simple instructions will appeal to anyone who crafts for fun or as an activity.
