'What can I craft with my own hands that will make my space special?' In this book filled with inspiration, advice and projects, Tamara Maynes shows you how to achieve an intimate connection with your home by mastering your craft, bringing raw materials to life and creating an original space that bears your unique fingerprint.Drawing on her own practice and the work and musings of many she admires, Tamara hopes to stir 'the maker' in every reader; to encourage them to connect deepl...

With just average drawing skills you can learn how to create realistic portraits with colored pencils. Fully illustrated in color, this book will show you how. Starting with required materials and continuing with subjects such as how to compose and make your sketch, simple pencil drawing techniques, what colors you should have and how to use them to get realistic skin tones, values and contrast, and much more. Included is one of the most complete step-by-step tutorials you will find in any...

Today's scrapbookers are always looking for fresh new ideas to enhance their creativity in their work as memory keepers. You've created your first layout and you are motivated to create more. There are so many tools and supplies out there. Before you invest hard earned money on items you will use once or maybe never, accelerate your progress by reading this e-book.You'll discover step by step instructions for a variety of techniques which you can apply an infinite number of variati...

Expand your exploration of the Zentangle process with Zentangle 2, Expanded Workbook Edition! Inside you'll find more than 40 new tangle patterns and border designs to use in embellishing scrapbooks, sketchbooks, journals, cards, paintings, quilts, and more. Discover the possibilities of decorating words and turning simple line drawings like butterflies and animals into exquisite art. Use the new interactive workbook section to play, experiment, and create. Tantalizing color bring...

Keep a sketchbook journal and explore your world, preserve your thoughts and celebrate life!More than a diary of written words, a sketchbook journal allows you to indulge your imagination and exercise your artistic creativity. It is a personal, private place where you have unlimited freedom to express yourself, experiment, discover, dream and document your world. The possibilities are endless.In How to Keep a Sketchbook Journal, Claudia Nice shows ...

This Learn to Bead eBook is for the beginning and experienced bead worker that wants to learn the traditional Native American Peyote (Gourd) Stitch 3 Drop - Even Count - Tubular technique.This eBook is written by a member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma who is a teacher of traditional Native American Crafts.You'll read each step and be able to follow along with color Photographs.

Learn How to Draw Landscapes in Pencil and Charcoal For The Absolute BeginnerTABLE OF CONTENTSIntroductionDrawing MaterialsRenderingSphereConeCubeCylinderCharcoalApplicationDrawing an OutlineGrid SystemDrawing and RenderingSahara Desert in PencilThe Chocolate Hills in CharcoalThe Lone Tree in PencilMountain View in CharcoalNature's Path in PencilDesert Rock ...

Create origami boxes, bowls and containers with this easy origami book.Origami Boxes presents a collection of origami paper craft boxes from well-known origami author and expert Florence Temko, highlighting 24 original paper folding projects that are sure to please children and adults alike.Origami is the ideal craft for anyone who likes to create with their hands. The paper craft projects in this book can help you express your creativity by foldin...

**LEARNING HOW TO CAPTURE SUCH QUALITY HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER!**Inside you'll find guidelines for rendering accurate skin tones in a variety of media, including watercolor, oil and pastel. You'll begin with a review of the five essential painting elements (drawing, value, color, composition and edges), then learn how light and color influence the appearance of skin tones. Best-selling artist Chris Saper provides the advice and examples that make every lesson and technique easy to understand...

A fabulous collection of 30 inspirational origami projects that will stimulate, entertain and delight. This delightful book covers all you need to know to perfect the art of paper folding. It contains a gallery of inspiriting pieces, a guide to the wide variety of materials available, and step-by-step techniques showing how to make over 30 projects from a dove and peacock to a samurai helmet and a beautiful flower. With over 580 photographs and a host of projects to suit every level of abi...

If you like making your own jewelry, you're going to love this book.  There are more than ten designs, and not one is made with thread or string.  Learn new, simple techniques using beads and metal findings to create your own unique jewelry.  Make unique jewelry for yourself, your friends and relatives.  They'll love you for it.

Features an innovative fusion of the traditional Chinese Knotting from the eastern culture with the traditional Wire Jewelry Making technique from the western culture. This step-by-step guide is composed of high-resolution pictures with simple and easy to follow instructions. It is a great way to expand your creative repertoire or just have fun recreating a great looking contemporary design.