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TAP into your creativity! Get inspired with the ultimate guide to Lesley Riley's best-selling TAP Transfer Artist Paper! Create innovative projects by transferring photos and art onto your surface of choice. Learn the artful process of transferring onto fabric, paper, canvas, wood, metal, mica, glass, Lutradur, kraft•tex, cork, leather, encaustic, and polymer clay—as well as how to paint, draw, color, and layer on TAP. There's no end to the mixed-media crafts you can create! TAP is a premium-quality paper that makes for excellent gifts, mementos, decoration, and more. Don't miss out on all the fun: start TAP'ing into the endless craft possibilities! Discover techniques and valuable tips and tricks for transferring photos and art onto a variety of surfaces Includes 15 original TAP projects to help crafters think outside the box New and improved TAP formula is easy to use and printer-friendly with crisp and colorfast results

Join the Queen of Latina Style to make joyous, vibrant, sparkly Latin-inspired crafts that are stunning to look at yet surprisingly easy to make.The Crafty Chica is back! In The Crafty Chica Creates!, a revised and expanded edition of The Crafty Chica Collection, Kathy Cano Murillo enthusiastically welcomes you into her world of making and affirmational thinking with colorful, Latin-style craft projects inspired by her Mexican heritage.With 45 projects—26 completely new joining 19 previous favorites—get fun techniques for painting, sewing, mixed media, clay, and paper crafts using affordable and recycled materials. While some are more in-depth than others, the projects are ideal for all skill levels. The Crafty Chica welcomes you to infuse the projects with elements of your own cultural heritage to make them personal and unique.Each project is presented with a materials list, clear step-by-step instructions, a large photo of the finished project, and the personal and cultural history behind it.Organized by category—Clothing, Artful Affirmations, Home Accessories, Jewelry and Accessories, Garden Decorations, and Fiesta—the projects include:Milagros (miracle charms) layered resin phone gripDia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) papier-mache dog sculptureStamped clay folk-art boxes and ring dishA stunning poncho made from Mexican scarvesA picture frame upcycled with an embroidered blouse As you embrace the Latino culture or let your cultural heritage shine with creative crafts, you'll discover:Innovative ways to work with a wide range of materials, including air-dry clay, resin, and fabricHow to fully embrace vivid color palettesWays of repurposing everyday supplies into gorgeous art pieces that make great giftsGreat techniques for sculpting, sewing, painting, and embellishing that will boost skills and confidence Whether you are looking for dazzling things to make for group crafting, to decorate your casa or workplace, to release stress and lift your mood, or for gift giving, The Crafty Chica Creates! is your friendly, inspiring guide.

Stitch up a storm with these new, stash-friendly projects from every fabric lovers'favorite creative force: Spoonflower.Spoonflower—the design-your-own, print-on-demand fabric company known for its unique designs—presents dozens of brand-new projects designed to be completed in just a few hours. Get inspired and turn your favorite fabric into a lovely garland, stylish tote, children's tent, and all sorts of other accessories for home and fashion. The simple step-by-step instructions are accompanied by templates and pattern pieces. With projects for a wide range of skill sets, this book is perfect for both new and experienced sewists. Designing fabric, wallpaper, and gift wrap used to be the stuff of dreams. Today, Spoonflower's technology allows anyone to affordably create, print, and purchase one-of-a-kind fabric or paper.

This collection of 50 DIY gifts provides a rich source of inspiration and step-by-step projects. With handmade gifts ranging from easy jewellery projects to simple sewing patterns to quick ideas with paper, yarn and clay, this book will be your go-to manual for DIY gifts forever! With the minimum of skills, you can create fabulous handmade gifts that will be treasured by their recipient. Even if you have never crafted before, you'll find a wealth of projects in this stylish collection that you can confidently tackle. Whether you're looking for DIY gifts for friends or family members, there's the perfect gift here just waiting for you to have a go!

Perfect for creating gifts for baby showers, naming ceremonies, or first birthdays, Made for Baby contains more than 50 projects to make by hand, ranging from simple gift tags to gorgeous heirloom quilts.Covering the most popular handmade crafts, including sewing, knitting, embroidery, scrapbooking, and paper crafts, every project in Made for Baby is explained step by step, with beautiful photographs of key steps and the finished project.

Stitch, share, gift, and repeat! Nothing beats the feeling of giving and receiving a handmade gift. Gather cotton fabric, wool, or hand-dyed linen, then embellish with simple hand embroidery, rickrack, and trims to bring Christmas cheer to you and yours. Fabric designer and small business owner Debbie Busby guides you through 40 folk-art-style projects for the home. Discover how true holiday magic materializes with a few simple stitches as you make ornaments, stockings, pincushions, pillows, small wall quilts, poinsettia wreaths, and more for a cozy abode. Full of whimsy and cheer, these adorable projects are simple enough to whip one up for everyone on your list. Get all the essential tips and tricks Debbie has gathered throughout the years and a stitch guide you'll want to refer to over and over again! Includes an overview of supplies needed and advice on choosing the right embroidery floss, needles, and wool.

Expand your costume-making skills and go from beginner to confident maker! Picking up where Creative Cosplay left off, this new volume prepares costume enthusiasts to create out-of-this-world effects from head to toe! Cosplayers of all experience levels have much to gain from Amanda's expertise as a national cosplay competition winner and judge. Learn the basics of making an original costume pattern, using prosthetics and latex, and customizing fabric through dyeing and painting. Transform yourself into the character of your choice with Special Effects (SFX) makeup. SFX makeup uses prosthetics and smaller on-skin materials to create illusions — such as wounds, scars, deformities, or supernatural features — directly on the skin. Get the scoop on sergers, embroidery machines, and using a digital cutter Pick up industry secrets on the basics of LED work, body painting, and SFX makeup Create a DIY costume repair kit for conventions, and market yourself in the cosplay world

Ornaments don't have to be limited to Christmas time! Learn how to make charming felt ornaments that can be displayed and gifted all year-round with this beginner-friendly project guide! Featuring 20 felt ornament patterns arranged by season, step-by-step instructions, guidance on stitching techniques, and coordinating photography, Felt Ornaments for All Occasions will show anyone how to craft with felt and make meaningful decorations and gifts. From hot air balloons, camper vans, and seahorses to foxes, toy soldiers, reindeer, and so much more, this hands-on guide will make you see felt in a whole new light! Author Sylvia Bird is a designer and maker at Tilly & Puffin where she makes hand-stitched ornaments and home décor and offers a range of sewing kits and patterns.

Every day deserves to be celebrated, and with 101 Itty Bitties to choose from, it's easy to make that happen. Use wool scraps and a bit of hand stitching to create 2'squares with motifs and sayings for holidays, seasons, sports, gardening, pets, and more. The designs are quick to complete and make perfect take-along projects. Tuck the tiny treasures into vignettes, turn them into wearable art, add a magnet and display them on your refrigerator, tie them to a gift, or send one to a friend to brighten their day--the possibilities are endless. Make an Itty Bitty (or 101!) and make every day a celebration!

Unleash Your Inner Crazy Craft Lady!Here a cat there a cat, everywhere a crafted cat! Cats to decorate your home, to wear, or to give to someone you love. The Cat Lover's Craft Book is dedicated to those who craft and those who are in love with all things cat-related! Whether you like to embroider, crochet, sew, knit or felt, there's a cat-tastic project inside this charming book you'll want to try your hand at, including: Turn your umbrella handle into a furry cat's tail Sew and embroider a personalized cat book cover Make a lovely hand embroidered brooch or earrings Make a cute cat door stop using a bottle and fabric Make cuddly cat pouches, purses and bags Knit, crochet or sew a charming cat-shaped pillow Sew a chic cat badge or button cover using cross-stitched fabric Sew an adorable cat doll and dress her up And so much more! Super simple, step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and templates make these adorable cat crafts accessible to knitting, felting and embroidery beginners. These purr-fect needlework crafts will delight cat lovers of all ages, and provide many hours of fun creating cute and kitschy cat-inspired items--the perfect handmade gifts with lots of purr-sonality.

Sew the squad! Create the fashionably attired stuffed animals Reynard the Fox, Clementine the Cat, Freddie the Badger, and Wilhelmina the Mouse.Learn to make Luna Lapin's friends and their exquisite wardrobes. This collection of sewing patterns features four of Luna's best friends and their clothes including a fox, a cat, a badger, a mouse, and even a baby Luna!Author Sarah Peel takes classic garments and recreates them on a miniature scale and with exquisite fabrics including Liberty cottons, wool tweed and French lace.Full sized patterns and step-by-step instructions are included—as well as a collection of charming stories about the characters and their adventures.Praise for Making Luna Lapin“[The] cutest of Heirloom Hares... The book is a little treasure; it's beautifully photographed throughout and contains some sweet stories.” —Sew Sarah Smith“If you're into sewing super cute softies with big personalities, this book might just be up your ally... [a] gem.” —Studio iHanna

Cast-off denim and T-shirts are the perfect materials for upcycling into a wide range of projects, from bags and totes to table runners, placemats, and trivets, to stuffies and pet chew toys, to games, tree skirts, stockings, and so much more! Follow the instructions as given or use them as a jumping off point as you personalize the designs. This is an upcycling resource you will turn to again and again for creative project ideas.

Create a warm and loving feel with something quilted in every room of your home. Quilted Autumn projects you an make in your spare time for your home or for gifts. Choose from mug rugs to wall hangings either for fall or Halloween. There's something for everyone. Mix and Match to personalize a special look

The fabric designer and author of Patchwork USA offers tips and fun sewing projects for busy crafters in this illustrated guide. It can be hard to find the time for a creative project when life gets hectic, but it doesn't have to be impossible. Sew Organized for the Busy Girl is full of practical tips to help you fit sewing into your busy lifestyle—and put hours back on the clock! A creative mom of three, Heidi Staples will help you organize your sewing space and works-in-progress so they are ready to roll at a moment's notice. With her easy-to-implement advice, you can revive your creative life and make the most of your time. Heidi also shares 23 fun sewing projects, ranging from handcrafted quilts to home decor, children's gifts, and attractive storage cases. With an arsenal of time-savers, you'll finally finish those projects while enjoying a little'you'time at the sewing machine.

A puzzle ball pattern holds a tradition of being passed down to generations of family members. Start your own tradition and create puzzle balls with personality. Made from the softest of fabrics, each stuffed animal in this collection is artfully formed from rings that fit together like puzzle pieces. And the pockets and ridges make them easy to grasp, especially for little hands. Included are an elephant, a dinosaur, a giraffe, a bunny, a bee and a lion. Make all six and delight the children in your life with these fun and fuzzy pets.

Create colorful peacocks, cheerful canaries, and adorable penguins with these simple, beautiful projects to sew and love. With pattern templates included and step-by-step instructions, you can creatively put together pretty bird crafts for your friends, and even more for yourself! The birds you create are not just unique and cute decorations but also little critters than can double as plushies, pillows, and more. Before you know it you'll have dozens of unique birds decorating your home. Pretty Birds is a must-have for avid bird lovers and crafters alike.

The latest in Jane Bull's successful series of craft titles, Get Set, Sew is a clear, fun, and fresh introduction to sewing on a machine.Jane's friendly jargon-free instructions and step-by-step photos will walk you through everything you need to know to get to grips with your machine. Newly learned skills can then be put to the test with 20 creative and original projects to make--from bags and accessories to cushions and toys.

Although Ashley Johnston is comfortable with a needle and thread -- and really enjoys making handmade items for her children and home -- she could certainly understand that sewing machines can strike fear and dread into the hearts of many crafters. The complicated machinery with the fussy parts as well as confusing pattern directions send many people running from any craft that requires sewing. No-Sew Love is filled with ideas for the non-sewing crafter or for the more casual sewist who would rather not haul out the sewing machine for a quick project. Materials all easily found at craft and fabric stores -- hem tape, fusible webbing, a variety of glues, and of course, fabric -- are all you need to whip up the 50 no-sew wonders in the book. There are throw pillows, grommet curtain panels, cute kids'clothing, holiday decorations, and even accessories for you! Projects are photographed at each step for crystal-clear directions, and sure-to-please results.

Add stylish flare to your bicycle with these 15 fashionable—and durable—sewing projects.For cyclists who want to take their style into high gear, The Happy Bicycle, by Kathy McGee of Hemma Designs, comprises a collection of 15 bicycle accessories that are functional and fun. Irresistibly charming, this book offers full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions for helmet covers, totes, embellished bells, baskets, and more. After all, shouldn't a bike look as good as it rides?“An astounding variety of DIY goodies to spruce up our two-wheelers. There's a great mix of functional and fun, practical and pretty to get us pimping our rides in no time!”—Generation Q Magazine

Turn your old bandanas into stylish new creations with these 21 fast, fun and easy-to-complete crafting projects for kids ages 8 and up. Full of inspiration for crafty kids, Bandana-rama shows how the classic bandana is also the ideal crafting material. Here you will find twenty-one easy inventive crafting projects that are easy for kids of all experience levels to complete. From headbands, belts, and hoodies, to pillows, guitar straps, and hoodie linings, all the projects can be achieved by hand sewing, machine sewing, or in some cases, by simply using scissors and glue. Since bandanas are prehemmed, they cut down on time spent sewing borders and following stitching lines. As a result, there's more time for kids to explore their creativity and come up with a style that's all their own.

Sew a special gift for a special person – in an hour or an afternoon! Here are a dozen clever patterns for beautiful fabric and fabric stash gifts that you can stitch in an afternoon or less. With these 12 fun projects, you'll open up a whole new area of creativity in yourself – and give gifts that charm and amaze your friends:Easy Beaded BagsPretty PincushionsPillow Pom-PomsOrigami PouchesCrescent ClutchCollage Cards GaloreSole-ful SlippersTravel AccessoriesTextile Triangles With multiple projects in every booklet, our 32-page Threads Selects booklets are a terrific value. Each booklet contains step-by-step instruction for pretty, clever projects that sewers and crafters of all levels can make in a weekend, a day, or even a few hours. Threads Selects booklets are available for sewing, knitting, crocheting, jewelry-making, cake decorating, and so much more – all from the experts at Threads and The Taunton Press. You'll want to all kinds of new projects at this irresistible price!

A fabulous collection of 101 quick and simple projects, from gifts and favours to cards, decorations and cakes. The ideas are split into handy occasion-themed sections, including the most popular celebrations of weddings, birthdays and Christmas. All projects are suitable for beginners and cover a range of crafts, including papercraft, sewing and cake decorating.

Loved it on the runway? Seen it in a magazine? Find fashion you love and do it yourself! With a few simple supplies and a range of clever ideas, DIY expert Jenni Radosevich shows you how to make style your own. Transform your basics into designer fashions. Turn hardware store finds into statement necklaces or embellishments for a chic dress. Recreate red carpet-ready looks and add your personal touch. Filled with 30 step-by-step projects inspired by celebrities, designer runways, and classic styles, as well as tips from fashion insiders such as Rachel Roy, Olivia Palermo, and Rebecca Minkoff, I Spy DIY Style has everything you need for easy-to-make looks that will up your style quotient without sacrificing your budget.

A collection of clothing for the well-traveled baby doll, this book includes color photos, 12 full-sized patterns, and step-by-step instructions that guide both beginning and experienced sewers through crafting these fun and unique outfits. Using fat quarters or small pieces of fabric scraps, the projects provide 10'dolls with ensembles for holidays, playdates, family dinners, and bedtimes for both boy and girl dolls. Variations in sleeve and pant lengths allow for endless customization, and the book includes helpful instructions for sizing clothes to fit different dolls.

Create an entire world of sophisticated projects using one simple skill.Absolutely anyone can sew in a straight line. And with this one skill and some basic guidance, television host and crafty expert Brett Bara demonstrates how you can make custom home decor, stylish fashions, and one-of-a-kind gifts.Sewing in a Straight Line is a step-by-step guide to creating 28 deceptively simple projects that look like they came from a chic boutique—far more impressive than you would expect for such little effort! These easy-to-make items offer quick gratification that even the busiest among us will appreciate. From a flirty two-hour miniskirt to the cutest plush toys, many of the projects take only a spare afternoon.With Brett's eye for fresh, modern style and her encouraging advice, sewing couldn't be easier. So break out your needle and thread, fire up your machine, and get creative. A world of handmade possibilities is a few easy stitches away!

Popular designer Bari J. brings her bright and feminine signature style to 15 new projects-ruffled quilts, a unique tunic and bag, plus sweet decorations and accessories for every room in the house. Readers will appreciate the book's luscious photography, as well as Bari's in-depth advice on fabric collage, free-motion stitching, machine applique, patchwork piecing, and simple garment techniques.

Here's a whole world of exciting designs to blend with your fashions and home decor items! Cultural Accents features accessories decorated with motifs inspired from cultures around the globe, including popular crafting and sewing techniques.You'll learn how to stencil, stamp, sew, and embroider the unique symbols from the Hopi, Aztec, and Chinese, among many more cultures. Author Ronke Luke-Boone also gives the fascinating background about the evolution of these designs and their influences today in modern fashion. • Over 60 fun projects to make, including fashions and home decor items • Clear, easy step-by-step direction; patterns included • Great tips on how to create your own stamps and stencils

Craft Candy is perfect for crafters who are spunky, energetic and creative, and who will have fun learning the basics of sewing, hand stitches, leather weaving, painting and embellishing with this book full of fashion accessories and home decor. This book has wonderful do-it-yourself projects for spicing up your wardrobe and home. Detailed and fun-to-follow instructions will guide you in creating spunky, artsy accessories, leather cuffs and chic handbags. The 30 projects included incorporate low-sew methods and many types of embellishing materials.

Heartfelt + handmade = the perfect gift. In Simple Gifts, Jennifer Worick offers step-by-step instructions for creating easy and inspired handmade gifts that won't break the bank. Learn how to stitch a wine bag for your favorite foodie, sew pajama pants for a tried-and-true friend, roast coffee beans for an office pal, or felt a ring for your sweetheart. Also included is Jennifer's helpful, witty advice on choosing the right gift for anyone-man, woman, or child-and how to wrap up your present with style. From a sweet knitted apron to a hand-embroidered handkerchief, personalized note cards to soothing natural lip balm, a quilted baby blanket to a manly wooden toolbox, these heartfelt, handmade gifts are certain to wow and touch your loved ones.

This guide presents 26 original craft projects of all kinds—from quilts to mobiles, soft sculptures, ornaments and more—all featuring delightful birds!Whether you're looking for the perfect handmade gift or you want to create your own menagerie, the 26 craft projects in Little Birds will let your imagination take flight! Featuring designs by Mika Yamamura, Robin Kingsley, Heidi Allred and others, this volume covers a range of styles, from artistic to folksy to whimsical.These beginner-friendly projects work well with scraps, fat quarters, and upcycled fabrics. They also feature a variety of materials and embellishments. From budgies to owls to peacocks, these feathered friends will make your heart sing!

Megan Nicolay revolutionized the T-shirt. She repurposed it, reinterpreted it, reinvented it—and created the #1 craft book in the nation, Generation T, which continues to dominate. Now she explores new ways to slash a tee, scrunch a tee, and sew a tee with Generation T: Beyond Fashion. A collection of 120 projects for every occasion, it takes the humble yet ever-malleable tee in dozens of new directions—from baby gifts to pet accessories, stuff for the home, the car, the road, the boyfriend. The rallying cry is: Don't buy; DIY. The result is hip, imaginative, crafty, and very green. There's a basic primer on techniques—knotting, sewing, braiding, lacing—plus a full tutorial on embellishing. And then an amazing range of projects. There's fashion, of course: all-new halters and tank tops, sexy gaucho pants, a baby-doll dress, twisted shrug, and hooded scarf. But also baby gifts: Jumper for Joy, Baby Back Bib, Wild Thing Blankie. Home décor: plant hanger, wine cozy, toilet seat cover, ruffled apron, and Spastic Plastic (grocery tote). Grill mitts and bolo ties for the guys, doggie tee and stuffed cat toys, a steering wheel cover for the car, the Ants Go Marching (picnic blanket), and Beach Bum (beach caddy). Projects range from the simplest no-sew to intermediate, and all have easy-to-follow illustrated directions—plus, how to throw your own Tee Party. Time to get your craft on.

For many of us, our home is the center of our life. It is the place where our families meet and mingle, where we share our meals and share our dreams. So much more than just a space to live, our homes offer us a place of comfort, nourishment, and love for us and for our children.In Handmade Home, Amanda Blake Soule, author of The Creative Family and the blog SouleMama.com, offers simple sewing and craft projects for the home that reflect the needs, activities, and personalities of today's families. As Amanda writes in the introduction,'As a crafter, I'm always looking for the next thing I want to make. As a mama, I'm always looking for the next thing we need—to do, to have, to use—as a family. The coming together of these parts is where the heart of Handmade Home lies.'Filled with thirty-three projects made by reusing and repurposing materials, all of the items here offer a practical use in the home. From picnic blankets made out of repurposed bed sheets to curtains made out of vintage handkerchiefs, these projects express the sense of making something new out of something old as a way to live a more financially pared-down and simple life; lessen our impact on the earth; connect to the past and preserve a more traditional way of life; and place value on the work of the hands. Also included are projects that children can help with, allowing them to make their own special contribution to the family home.More than just a collection of projects for handmade items, this book offers the tools to create a life—and home—full of beauty, integrity, and joy.Projects include: • Papa's Healing Cozy: This hot water bottle cover becomes a simple way to offer comfort to a sick child • Baby Sling: A simple pattern for an object that offers so much to a small child—refuge from the world and a place to lay their head next to a parent's heart • Beach Blanket To-Go: Repurpose old sheets to create the perfect picnic blanket for special outdoor meals • Cozy Wall Pockets: A creative solution for storing a child's small treasures Pattern templates for Handmade Home

Discover how easy it is to sew your own cozy wearables from fleece. With a creative approach that exploits fleece's forgiving and versatile attributes, Carol Jessop and Chaila Sekora present easy-to-follow instructions for 30 simple and fun projects that include hats, scarves, robes, yoga pants, and even a dog jacket! Encouraging novice sewers to get in on the action while offering endless variations for those with more experience, Sew What! Fleece will add a new dimension of style and warmth to your crafting repertoire.

Creating home decor with vintage textiles is the latest hot sewing trend, fueled by the resurgence of interest in simpler times and lifestyles. A source of inspiration, ideas and projects, this exciting new book shows you how to locate, purchase, prepare, and assemble vintage textiles to create home decor that reflects these comforting times in a fresh, new way. More than 25 projects range in complexity from simple to advanced, including handkerchief pillows, memory quilts, slipcovers, and an upholstered ottoman. Includes all patterns as well as a fantastic photo gallery of inspirational projects.