People love to take photos of people--and capturing a portrait that's more than just a snapshot is a dream for many beginning- and intermediate-level photographers. The latest book in the Focus on Dig
Earrings are among the most sculptural of all jewelry forms, with virtually unlimited design possibilities.?Poring through the beautiful images in this exquisite, pocket-sized?gallery book, which draw
Jamie Cloud Eakin is a beading superstar, and this follow-up to her bestselling Dimensional Bead Embroidery explains the fundamentals of beautiful design, from picking the beads to choosing a palette.
Popular illustrator and stamper Geninne Zlatkis has a passion for nature and color that distinguishes her work. These 20 beautiful projects--including cards, an embellished journal and tote, and decor
Oh yes you can! Whether you're an experienced beader or just starting out, the I CAN series has been designed especially for you. I CAN Herringbone teaches herringbone stitch in all its forms, guidin
Right angle weave (RAW) is one of the two most popular beadweaving stitches, and this entry in the new I CAN series serves as a comprehensive primer for the novice as well as a refresher for beaders w
Drawing inspiration from historical treasures, Irene F. Petersen shows how to braid, twist, and knit silver, copper, and brass wire and jump rings into bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. There's no
Every eye-catching photo in this superb guide will inspire bead- and glassmakers. Splashed across the pages are all the most popular types of beads and the most innovative techniques. Basic instructi
Felting is hotter than ever, and scarves are fabulous first projects for crafters to try. The simple process yields infinitely varied results, with rich colors, forms, and visual appeal. Created by t
Challenges are one of the hottest crafting trends, so we put a who's who of modern jewelry artists to the test. Chosen for their different aesthetic visions, 30 designers received a box containing ni
Quick-there's a monster in your closet! No? Then, MAKE one!Every closet hides a multitude of out-of-style sweaters, pearl-trimmed jackets, ill-fitting jeans and worse. And all the repurposing in
Remember Shrinky Dinks--those plastic sheets that magically shrink and harden when heated in the oven? Millions of fans do. Now they're back … and a hot trend with both mainstream and Etsy crafters. S
At last--a contemporary how-to reference on letterpress, a traditional craft that's experiencing a huge resurgence! Not only does Letterpress Now explain how to find and use a variety of presses, it a
Steve Sint, author of Digital Wedding Photography and Digital Portrait Photography, presents the newest book in his successful Art, Business & Style series. Sint combines breezy humor with practic
Let cookie guru Bridget Edwards guide you through more than 60 delicious cookie-decorating designs for every occasion and holiday, from luscious springtime daisies to spooky spider webs to personalize
Knitters love to make hats--and One + One: Hats, the second book in Iris Schreier's exciting new series, gives them a stunning array of fashionable, functional, and beautiful projects. Best of all, ea
This celebration of Project Linus presents over 20 quilting projects perfect for giving--and for inspiring quilters to do good in the world. When a child is seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise i
"One part project book and one part resource guide, Stitched Blooms will be the go-to collection of floral embroidery motifs for today's stitchers and crafters. Its 300 designs run the gamut from clas
"Simple, elegant, and accessible, Japanese zakka--"crafts for the home"--is a hot new trend. Jenny Doh brings this colorful and super-cute aesthetic to the world of crochet. Twenty-five small, beginne
Beaders eager to add metal clay to their arsenal of crafting techniques will snap up this second entry in the 101 for Beaders series. Kristal Wick explains how to use copper, silver, and bronze metal
