Showing posts with label Crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Crafts. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

52 Books in 52 Weeks - Various Craft Books, #s 33-35

More Crafty Books

Book 33
The Pop-Up Book
Paul Jackson
1993

Step-by-Step Instructins for Creating Over 100 Original Paper Projects
This is quite fascinating for those who like paper art! It goes through the Basics, then several Techniques, and then Design - How to Design Your Own Pop-ups.  Also includes a Gallery

"The magical qualities of three-dimensional and moving books have universal appeal.  The Pop-Up Book offers a clear and practical guide to the craft for all levels of artist, from home hobbyists to professional graphic designers and architects."

Book 34
Creative CARD MAKING for Scrapbookers
226 Ideas and Techniques for Handcrafted Cards
Memory Makers Books
2004

Oh, what fun! More than 200 outstanding cards, invitations and announcements, with illustrated step-by-step instructions.

Book 35
Crease + Fold
Innovative Origami Projects Anyone Can Make
Sok Song
2010


I'd love to be able to make this item on the cover!

52 Books in 52 Weeks, Books 30-32, Papercrafts

Crafty Books

Book 30
Fun With Family Photos
Jennifer and Leslie Barry
2004

Crafts - Keepsakes - Gifts


I was especially interested in the items that used family photos. One really cute one put the photos onto round metal-rimmed cardboard key tags in both 1-1/2 inch and 2-1/2 inch sizes. Hope to make some!


Book 31
Greeting Cards in An Afternoon
Cindy Gorder
2001

Always fun to get new ideas for greeting cards! Love the folded diaper card and also the paper-pricking idea for decorating cards.


Book 32
Photo Art and Craft
Carolyn Vosburg Hall
2001

50 Projects Using Photographic Imagery

So many good ideas here! Must get this one from the library again!


Monday, August 08, 2011

Happy Birthday to Adam!

Happy 8th Birthday to Adam!

 Combo Man
Little Hershey, 3 Musketeer, & Milky Way bars 
plus a little cash inside!



Little book of photos
"On the day you were born - everyone was happy!"


Combo Man - dollar bills sticking out :)


Little quiltlet started when Adam was born! About time I finished it - probably won't want to hang it in his room now! Maybe we could make it into a pillow cover? All the fabrics except the solid green & the yellow gingham backing are from leftover scraps of items sewn for his mother when she was a little girl. Can't imagine why it took so long to finish!