Download or read book Creative Embellishments written by Sherrill Kahn and published by Martingale & Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2007 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demonstrates how to add stylish, sophisticated, personalized touches to craft projects made of fabric, plastic, clay, and paper, including quilts, garments, and many other items, through the use of a variety of embellishments, in a guide that comes complete with detailed instructions and more than 150 full-color photographs. Original.
Download or read book Exquisite Embellishments for Paper Crafts written by Keri Lee Sereika and published by Annie's. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Creative ideas to dress up greeting cards, gift packages & more"--Cover.
Download or read book Embellishments A to Z written by Stephanie Valley and published by Taunton. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When sewers and crafters are looking for creative embellishment ideas, Embellishments A to Z will be the first book they turn to. Whether they sew garments, quilts, or pillows, they'll find exactly the right technique here. More than 17 major embellishment techniques are covered in this quick reference, including applique, couching, devore, laminating, piping, stenciling, stitch and slash, and much more. Many techniques include new variations for even more looks. In convenient alphabetical order, each technique is easy to find. Illustrated with full-color photos and drawings, the step-by-step instructions for each technique make the information accessible to readers of all skill levels. Even the advanced sewer will find plenty of inspirational ideas.
Download or read book Creative Embellishments written by Darra D. Williamson and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2001-10-19 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Creative Embellishments Transform your latest quilting project from merely fine to simply fabulous. Whether you're a novice or a veteran embellisher, the bounty of exciting options presented in this book is sure to change the way you quilt forever! Over 300 photographs and 36 illustrations show you how to add plenty of sparks and sparkle to your quilts-- quickly and easily. Inside this book you'll discover: * Secrets for using everyday objects as innovative trims * Fun and foolproof ways to customize fabrics with rubber stamps and machine embroidery * Heavenly methods for creating lacy appliqués * Timesaving and clever techniques for embellishing and quilting in a single step * Artful applications of buttons, beads, and charms * A gallery of expertly embellished Basket blocks * Funky fringe and other cutting-edge finishes Lots of fresh, new ideas!
Download or read book Embellishments for Adventurous Sewing written by Carol Zentgraf and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 2013 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Embellishments for Adventurous Sewing, you'll delve into various methods of applique, learn the nuances of free-motion embroidery and thread sketching, and learn to maximize the decorative stitches and embroidery capabilities of your sewing machine.
Download or read book Creating Couture Embellishment written by Ellen W. Miller and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creating Couture Embellishment offers a step-by-step guide to manipulating fabric and making and applying a rich variety of embellishments. Chapters cover fabric-manipulation techniques of pleating, quilting, tucking, ruffling, shirring and smocking, as well as the fabrication and application of feathers, beading, embroidery, flowers, decorative ribbons and bows, bias bindings and piping, fringe, braids and passementerie. The heirloom quality created by the insertion or application of lace is also explored. A comprehensive sourcebook of ideas for the student, professional and home sewer alike.
Download or read book Folk Art Felt written by Sandy Belt and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instructions for projects using felt include wallhangings, table runners, frames, dolls, clothing, and holiday crafts
Download or read book Creative Mixed Media written by Sherrill Kahn and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2010-02-02 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The popular author of Creative Embellishments is back with even more exciting ideas to explore! Packed with inspiration, this book offers 16 creative techniques to try with paper and fabric. Discover out-of-the-ordinary uses for everyday items such as facial wipes, hair gel, and shower mats! Play with new techniques and materials; then follow Sherrill's guidelines on design and composition to create a stunning work of art. Master techniques that range from stamping and paper embossing to working with stencils, digital images, glue batik, and much more Browse the stunning galleries--there's one for each technique Learn to ask "What if?" and produce your own symphony of line, color, texture, and value
Download or read book Creative Cloth Doll Beading written by Patti Medaris Culea and published by Quarry. This book was released on 2007 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated guide to embellishing dolls with beads Beading, one of the oldest forms of craft, is also a hot new trend and being used in new applications. Beadwork, which has typically been used in fashion, home decoration, and jewelry, is reaching for new horizons and showing up on quilts, journals, knits, crochet, and fiber arts of all kinds. In this book, author Patti Medaris Culea and beading experts Anne Hesse and Laura McCabe illustrate new ways of using various bead techniques to embellish the cloth doll. Sections include the basics of beadwork, beaded flowers for her hair, bead embroidered faces, starbursts (using crystals to enhance the figure), and wings and things (creating wings, crowns, and shoes with beads). Each chapter presents a different type of beading application in detail, with full instructions. Techniques are highlighted with step-by-step photos. A gallery of interpretations of the same pattern by leading artists is included for further inspiration.
Download or read book Fabric Collage Quilts written by Joanne Goldstein and published by That Patchwork Place. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides ideas for creating pictorial quilts, including choosing fabrics, borders, and embroidery stitches, and offers advice on how to sharpen one's creative skills.
Download or read book Fabulous Fabric Embellishments written by Mary Jo Hiney and published by Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2001 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Add your personal touch to...classic techniques to applique, embroidery, and beading, as well as the recently popular silk fabric painting, stamping and velvet embossing.”—Vogue Patterns. “Innovative techniques and elegant presentation set this book apart from other volumes on fabric embellishment.”—Sew News.
Download or read book The Quilter s Directory of Embellishments written by Sally Holman and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Add wonderful colour and textured detail to your quiliting projects with this comprehensive guide to over 40 embellishment techniques, from using braiding and embroidery to adding beaded motifs and mirrored decorations. In The Quilter's Directory of Embellishments you will discover new ways to use everyday treasures and trinkets such as charms, buttons, beads and shells; produce stunning surface effects with couching, weaving and raised applique; experiment with paint, foil and even computer imaging. The main directory features more than 40 decorative techniques, each with a recipe of tools and equipment and clear step-by-step photographs, and an introductory section provides complete information on choosing fabrics, using colour, and methods of piecing, stitching and quilting.
Download or read book Easy Embellishments for Creative Sewing written by Barbara Weiland and published by Annie's. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embellishments and decorative details set special sewing projects aside from the ordinary. Now You can learn a myriad of ways to jazz up your sewing projects for added style and panache. Embroidery, embossing, patchwork, applique, faux chenille, stamping, stenciling, painting, felting and beading--these are only a few of the wonderful techniques you'll learn as you try your hand at new techniques or perfect the ones you've tried before. Inspiration it at your fingertips and the techniques easy to learn with the clear step-by-step directions and illustrations along with colorful project photos in this exciting book.
Download or read book Creative Alcohol Inks written by Ashley Mahlberg and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2020-01-21 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pour and paint your way to stunning fluid effects. In Creative Alcohol Inks, artist and Instagrammer Ashley Mahlberg of @inkreel shares step-by-step techniques for creating spontaneous, organic effects with this vibrant transparent medium. Get an overview of essential materials, substrates, and finishes. Explore techniques for applying alcohol inks, such as pouring, creating texture, lifting, masking, adding embellishments, and more. Learn helpful troubleshooting tips and tricks. Use what you’ve learned to create one-of-a-kindartworks and stylish projects. Find your creative flow with Creative Alcohol Inks! Perfect for creative beginners, the books in the Art for Modern Makers series take a fun, practical approach to learning about and working with paints and other art mediums to create beautiful DIY projects and crafts.
Download or read book Creative Embellishments for Gourd Art written by Marianne Barnes and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2014-02-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Through 300 color images and tutorials from several contributing artists, see how embellishments can add variety to your gourd designs. Beads, metal, wire, clay, antlers, and other art materials are used to give character to a gourd mask, dress up a gourd doll, or add the final touch to gourd jewelry and holiday-themed gourd decorations. There are projects for all skill levels, whether you are new to gourds or a seasoned gourd artist."--Amazon.com
Download or read book The Scrapbook Embellishment Handbook written by Sherry Steveson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-07-14 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Go-To Guide for Embellishing Layouts Oodles of embellishments can leave you overwhelmed, wondering how to use them on a page. Or maybe you're just tired of using the same ol' techniques. What you need is a resource full of fresh ideas for using all those embellishments. The Scrapbook Embellishment Handbook is your go-to guide for using embellishments—from hot new materials like acrylic and chipboard, to old standbys like stickers and stamps. And don't forget buttons, brads, eyelets, rub-ons and all those digital kits! With 17 sections, each devoted to a single embellishment, you'll come away with lots of creative solutions for embellishing pages. More than 130 layouts—including a before-and-after gallery—illustrate just how embellishments can bring your pages to life. With 51 step-by-step techniques, ranging from super simple to super special, you'll see how to make the most of your embellishments. Learn how to: • Brighten acrylic with alcohol ink • Add color and texture to brads • Stitch a ribbon bouquet • Dress letters with decorative tape • Transfer photos onto metal • Add much more!
Download or read book Creative Stamping with Mixed Media Techniques written by Sherrill Kahn and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Take your rubber stamp art to a whole new level!Think you've explored all the possibilities of rubber stamping? Think again! Sherrill Kahn shows you how to create dazzling new effects that make your rubber stamp art more colorful, unique and full of pizzazz.Inside you'll discover 20 creative recipes that combine sponging, glazing and masking techniques with colorful stamped patterns. Try them out on the 12 step-by-step projects, including a fabric wall hanging, wooden tray, terra-cotta flowerpot, paper lantern, journals, boxes and more.You'll also learn how to make decorative beads out of shrink plastic and air-dry clay, add magical metallic highlights to any project, and stamp with foam plates, rubber bands and Rollagraphs. The creative possibilities are endless!By using colors that pop, layering techniques that add depth, and dynamic patterns that catch the eye, you'll make stamping more fun, more creative and full of wonderful surprises!"
