making and decorating your own paper innovative techniques

Making and Decorating Your Own Paper: Innovative Techniques

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Blake, Kathy / Milne, Bill, PUBLISHER: Sterling Publishing (NY),..."How to construct new and recycle old paper; create books, cards, and frames; and embellish boxes....An eight-page gallery at the end, in addition to samples pictured throughout the text, helps make their vision real."--Booklist...."filled with low-cost techniques aimed at the individual artist who needs basic recipes and methods of papermaking...describe s] how to decorate finished paper surfaces through the use of dyes, printing, stencils, and marbling....Visually appealing."--LJ. 144 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10.

Making Your Own Paper

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Saddington, Marianne / Art, Pam, PUBLISHER: Storey Publishing, Step-by-step instructions and color illustrations provide the beginner with information about using a mold, pressing and drying, coloring and texturing, preparing a writing surface, and creating paper art and crafts.

Decorating in Blue and White: Creative Ideas for the Home

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Burgess, Lynda, PUBLISHER: Cassell, The combination of blue and white can express timeless elegance or classic simplicity. In depth and detailed, here are decorating ideas, inspiration, and solutions, and, as a bonus, finishing touches are provided throughout. The 20 schemes are simple and affordable -- simple blue borders for existing white curtains, hand-painting your own blue-and-white china, block-printing on walls to making a blue-and-white patchwork quilt, and a whole host of others. A beautifully illustrated guide for home decorating, it's equal parts practical and inspirational.

Monet: The History and Techniques of the Great Masters

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jennings, Guy / Copplestone, Trewin, PUBLISHER: Booksales, See these masterworks close up. Each book in this lively series shows, with increasingly close-range photos, the actual brushstroke and color techniques for ten or more paintings. The text analyzes the masterpieces and captions provide information on types of brushes, canvas and priming, and how the colons were mixed. Like having your own art gallery and your own personal curator to show you around.

Hand Decorating Paper

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Browning, Marie, PUBLISHER: Sterling Publishing (NY), Make exquisite, one-of-a-kind paper to use as stationery and gift-wrap, for greeting cards and envelopes, collage work, and many other crafts. Using inexpensive and readily available supplies, you can create spectacular effects--even if you think you have no artistic ability Apply historic and modern techniques, including batik, block printing, marbling, splattering, and tie-dye. Make faux leather paper, transfer color with tissue paper, and design with stencils and rubber stamps. The possibilities are truly endless

Candles: An Inspired Guide to Creative Candles with 40

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nicol, Gloria, PUBLISHER: Southwater Publishing, Candles are irresistible, but the immense creative potential for using and displaying them is often unrealized. The first section in this book, Candle Style, will open your eyes to the wonderful range of candles to choose from, and beautiful ways in which candles can be used and presented in the home. Section two, Candle Making, is a comprehensive guide to the highly rewarding and inexpensive craft of making candles. The first projects demonstrate the basic techniques such as dipping, coloring, molding, rolling and scenting candles. These are followed by creative and exciting ideas about how to build on these techniques, such as making marbled candles and embossed candles, or by decorating the wax by painting, stenciling, carving, and adding gold leaf.

Artistry in Paper: Creating Beautiful Things with Origami,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Jackson, Paul, PUBLISHER: Kodansha America/Tsai Fong Books, In this gorgeously illustrated, engagingly written and all-inclusive look at paper and its extraordinary versatility as a creative medium, pre-eminent origami artist and paper engineer Paul Jackson offers both practical instruction and inspiration for anyone interested in papercraft. In the first section, "Techniques," Jackson offers a step-by-step guide to the fundamental techniques of the major paper arts; the second section, "Themes,"presents a gallery of outstanding paperworks. He discusses paper itself and papermaking, and showcases some of the most innovative work being done today by an international array of leading paper engineers and craftspeople. At the end of the book, readers will find a listing of useful addresses of papercraft organizations that publish newsletters, hold meetings or conventions and, in some cases, sell supplies.

Pottery Barn Outdoor Spaces

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barberich, Christene / Pottery Barn Editors, PUBLISHER: Oxmoor House, Celebrate the pleasures of the outdoors. "Pottery Barn Outdoor Spaces is filled with inspiration and expert advice for planning and decorating outdoor rooms of all shapes and sizes. Create living rooms, napping spaces, and entertaining areas that extend beyond the walls of your home. In chapters devoted to everything from cooking and dining to playing and relaxing, you'll find quick and easy techniques for designing open-air rooms that reflect your style and are a natural continuation of your favorite indoor spaces.

Business NLP for Dummies

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cooper, Lynne, PUBLISHER: For Dummies, Achieve business success with Neuro-linguistic Programming People around the globe use NLP to improve their communication skills, build rapport, make positive changes, and accomplish their goals. When used in a business context, NLP techniques can transform both your own and your team's performances. This practical guide to NLP at work will help you increase your flexibility, become more influential, and achieve professional success, whatever your career. "- Use NLP techniques in the workplace" "- overcome barriers to success and develop a winning mindset" "- Build effective working relationships" "- improve your communication skills and create rapport with your colleagues" "- Lead people to perform" "- enhance your ability to inspire peak performance" "- Make changes that drive success" "- set and achieve ambitious goals"

365: A Daily Creativity Journal: Make Something Every Day

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Scalin, Noah, PUBLISHER: Voyageur Press (MN), The concept of Noah Scalin's "365 method" is simple but inspired: Choose a theme or medium, then make something every day for a year. Noah made 365 skull-themed projects... now he invites you to choose your obsession and get creative The book offers 365 project prompts to kick start your creativity, plus plenty of room for journaling, sketching, and jotting down ideas. Learn how to choose your subject and document your work, and see examples from other artists and crafters who took the 365 challenge. In addition, master new techniques to incorporate into your projects, including stencil-making, yarn painting, flip-book animation, quilling, tie-dying, clay-making, and more. With "365: A Daily Creativity Journal "you'll get charged up, get messy, and get inspired, and you'll see how making something every day can change your creative process--and change your life--forever

Basic Airbrush Painting Techniques

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Martin, Judy, PUBLISHER: North Light Books, Basic Techniques books offer comprehensive, step-by-step instruction from top North Light artists. Beginners will find information on materials and tools, actual painting techniques, and tips on making the most of each medium.

Design and Launch an Online Social Networking Business in a

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sharp, Julien, PUBLISHER: Entrepreneur Press, WWW.(Your Social Network).COM Are you a virtual social butterfly? Captivated by the buzz of new media? Interested in setting the online social scene for others? And making a profit doing so? Tap into the millions of MySpace users and Facebook friends to create your own specialized social site In just seven days, identify your network niche; develop an inviting, interactive website; drive traffic and membership; build profitable online advertising relationships; and more Design an attractive, interactive social networking website using inexpensive, turnkey solutions that require no programming knowledge Define your community and set the tone Offer interactive features including profile pages, member search options, media add-ons, and more Generate traffic and membership using search engine optimization, viral and social marketing, and other techniques Cash in on your site with proven, revenue-generating solutions Use included resources to stay on the cutting-edge Sign on for social networking success

Feel the fear and do it anyway

Feel the fear and do it anyway - Susan Jeffers Are you afraid of making decisions... asking your boss for a raise... leaving an unfulfilling relationship... facing the future? Whatever your fear, here is your chance to push through it once and for all. In this enduring guide to self-empowerment, Dr. Susan Jeffers inspires us with dynamic techniques and profound concepts that have helped countless people grab hold of their fears and move forward with their lives. Inside you'll discover 3 euro + shipping costs

Beyond Bullet Points: Using Microsoft PowerPoint to Create

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Atkinson, Cliff, PUBLISHER: Microsoft Press, Unlock the amazing story buried in your presentation—and forget boring, bullet-point-riddled slides forever Guided by communications expert Cliff Atkinson, you’ll walk you through an innovative, three-step methodology for increasing the impact of your presentation. Discover how to combine classic storytelling techniques with the power of visual media to create a rich, engaging experience with your audience. Fully updated for PowerPoint , and featuring compelling presentation examples from classroom to boardroom, this book will help transform your presentations—and your business impact

Applique with Folded Cutwork

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Shackelford, Anita / Bonnie K Browning, PUBLISHER: American Quilter's Society, From this well-known author, teacher, and award-winning quilter comes another definitive book on a unique aspect of quiltmaking - folded cutwork designs to use in applique quilts. The design styles range from simple symmetry for folk art, silhouettes, and filigree to multiple mathematical repeats. Designs include Four Corners, Four Plus Four, Four Plus Eight, Eight All Around, Five-Pointed Stars, Scherenschnitte, Rectangles, and Open Centers. Color illustrations show how to make the folds for each style. Techniques include needle-turn applique, hand or machine blind stitch, reverse applique, visible running stitch, and fusing. To finish your quilt, Anita shows how to fold paper and to make the patterns for full-border repeats. The design ideas and patterns range from simple to complex for all levels of quilters. You can use any of the 100 designs provided or cut your own patterns to make quilts that are uniquely your own.

Quick Patchwork Projects

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Barbier, Abigail, PUBLISHER: Ward Lock Limited., Create your own quilts in just a matter of hours These patchwork projects are fast, easy, and attractive, and include both traditional and modern designs. Experienced quilter Abigail Barbier offers advice on estimating fabric lengths, threads, and stitching, and on techniques such as cutting and piecing. The bright and bold patterns include overnight, evening, and beach bags; a rucksack; a waistcoat and sleeveless jacket; a child's skirt; a tiny purse; and a scrunchy hairband; plus a place mat, Provencal tablecloth, and crazy patchwork cushion. These fabulous designs will become your treasured heirlooms of the future. Acquista Ora

The Beer Journal

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wright, Chris / Oliver, Garrett, PUBLISHER: Skyhorse Publishing, The first ever tool to chart your journey through the landscape of handcrafted beers. Fully illustrated with over a hundred pages to record your tastings, The Beer Journal is perfect for traveling, to give as a gift to your favorite tasting partner, or to keep track of every unusual, delicious, and memorable beer that you find in pubs, at beer festivals, and on brewery tours. It also includes information on how to create your own beer cellar and how to develop and document your own beer pairings.

So, You Want to Write!: How to Get Your Book Out of Your

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McIndoo, Ann, PUBLISHER: Elevate, "So, You Want to Write' teaches you how to write your book using examples and exercises. Totally interactive, the reader participates in learning how to prepare to write, creates a writer's Identity and their own powerful Writer's Power Tools?. The book offers solutions for procrastination and strategies for dealing with "writer's block." The reader learns how to "Schedule Your Success" and get the book out of their head on to the paper.

Revamp Your Furniture: A Sourcebook of Ideas, Techniques,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wagstaff, Liz / Patterson, Debbie / Thurgood, Mark, PUBLISHER: Quadrille Publishing, For anyone looking for imaginative, eco-conscious solutions to home decoration comes Revamp Your Furniture by London-based interior designers Liz Wagstaff and Mark Thurgood. With easy-to-follow recipe-style instructions and helpful photographs, Revamp Your Furniture features 30 projects to help you exercise your creativity, save money and be more earth-friendly as you transform your old furniture into works of art, like the Monet-inspired Giverny chair. The book is divided into three sections: preparation, facelifts, and techniques and includes a fully illustrated directory of the techniques featured in the projects. "Our aim is to provide you with a bank of inspirational ideas and technical advice on how to achieve custom-built results easily and cheaply."

Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition: How to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Browne, Renni / King, Dave, PUBLISHER: William Morrow & Company, Hundreds of books have been written on the art of writing. Here at last is a book by two professional editors to teach writers the techniques of the editing trade that turn promising manuscripts into published novels and short stories. In this completely revised and updated second edition, Renni Browne and Dave King teach you, the writer, how to apply the editing techniques they have developed to your own work. Chapters on dialogue, exposition, point of view, interior monologue, and other techniques take you through the same processes an expert editor would go through to perfect your manuscript. Each point is illustrated with examples, many drawn from the hundreds of books Browne and King have edited.

Who Is My God?: An Innovative Guide to Finding Your

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Skylight Paths, PUBLISHER: Skylight Paths Publishing, Contains the Spiritual Identity Self-Test, which will help you uncover the two components of your own unique spirituality: - How you believe: your Spiritual Type - What you believe: your tradition indicators

Build Your Own Website

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kalbag, Asha, PUBLISHER: E.D.C. Publishing, -- Written using clear and simple language -- ideal even for first-time computer users -- Improve your confidence and produce professional results.

C# Game Programming: For Serious Game Creation [With CDROM]

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Schuller, Daniel, PUBLISHER: Course Technology, Even experienced game developers sometimes have a hard time making their vision for a great game a reality. The number of available programming languages, libraries, and production methods can make the development process overwhelming and result in complicated, unreliable game code. C# Game Programming: For Serious Game Creation shows programmers how to write simple, clean, and reliable code step-by-step through the creation of a basic game. The game is built using C#, a high-level programming language, and OpenGL, an industry favorite for graphics display. You'll get an overview of the methods and libraries used to build good games, learn how to use those libraries and create your own, and finally build your own scrolling shooter game. You'll even find tips and information on how to develop your own game ideas and you'll have an excellent code base to work with. C# Game Programming: For Serious Game Creation provides you with all the information you need to take your game ideas from concept to completion.

Secrets for Successful Sewing: Step-By-Step Techniques for

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Weiland, Barbara, PUBLISHER: Rodale Press, This ultimate owner's manual helps avid sewers unleash the power of the sewing machines and sergers they already own -- regardless of machine brand or age. From Battenberg lace and beading to serger heirloom techniques, shirring, and decorative zipper insertions, readers will find a vast array of unique, professional techniques to try at home.

Spiritual Workout of a Former Saint

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Abramowicz, Danny, PUBLISHER: Our Sunday Visitor, Here, based on proven NFL workout techniques, is a practical, encouraging, step-by-step method to help you: - increase your spiritual strength - add new life to your relationships with your spouse, family, and friends - re-energize your soul as you deepen your love of Christ and His Church.

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