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Stencil Girl

Author : Mary Beth Shaw

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 341 pages

File Size : 29,5 MB

Release : 2013-09-25

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1440330220

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Book Description

It's time to see what the stencil can do! The simple stencil can be the most versatile tool in your creative studio. Stencils create background effects, foreground details and a complex beauty that's surprisingly easy to achieve. In Stencil Girl, Mary Beth Shaw will lead you step-by-step through 18 projects that will have you thinking about stencils in a whole new light as you discover how to use them with paint, wood burning, encaustic, hand stitching, metalwork and much more. Prepare to be inspired by what's inside! • Helpful tips for the best way to use stencils in a wide range of applications. • Complete step-by-step instruction for a variety of projects including art for the wall, home decor, gifts and "just for fun." • Inspiring gallery pieces from 20 contributing artists, plus many bonus projects with links to online instruction. Start to explore the potential of the stencil today. See how Stencil Girl will open up a new world of art-making possibilities to satisfy your creative cravings.



Art at the Speed of Life

Author : Pam Carriker

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 310 pages

File Size : 31,74 MB

Release : 2013-06-15

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1620333775

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Book Description

Need high-energy inspiration when your life gets crazy and your art keeps getting pushed to the back burner? Offering terrific mixed-media art projects, as well as tips for getting organized and inspired, Art at the Speed of Life is a treasure chest of ideas for the artist whose creative goals sometimes get stymied by the frantic pace of modern life. Author and mixed-media artist Pam Carriker proves that art and life can coexist peacefully, productively, and happily. Making things every day can be a joyful reality instead of just wishful thinking. Each chapter in Art at the Speed of Life includes both essays and project ideas from a variety of contributors, including Suzi Blu, Lisa Bebi, Christy Hydeck, Paulette Insall, Cate Calacous Prato. The projects are inspiring, yet easy to complete on a tight schedule, and include techniques such as assemblage, image transfer, and collage. A bonus seven-day journal project helps you track your work as you go. With a unique combination of time management tips and advice, inspiring essays, and projects designed to fit into busy schedules, Art at the Speed of Life will help you live your dream of making art every day.



Tear Up This Book!

Author : Keri Smith

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 96 pages

File Size : 19,26 MB

Release : 2005-09

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1584859776

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Book Description

Girls will discover dozens of fun ways to be creative with this book packed with projects. With special punch-out pages, girls can make bingo boards, a gift box, a secret note dispenser, a micro mobile, and so much more. This book also offers lots of games, crafts, journal-writing activities, and sticker fun to share with friends and family.



Making Art From Maps

Author : Jill K. Berry

Publisher :

Page : 163 pages

File Size : 27,63 MB

Release : 2016-07

Category : Art

ISBN : 1631591029

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Book Description

Journey through the craft of Making Art with Maps. From origami to paper cutting and decoupage, love of paper crafting has soared, and with it the variety of paper types used by artists. Among these are maps - an apt choice for any crafter: they're easy to find, often free, meant to be folded, and their colorful surfaces add an allure of travel to every project. Making Art from Maps is equal parts inspiration and fun. Jill K. Berry, author of Map Art Lab returns, bringing her expertise in maps and her wide-ranging skills as an artist with her. With her cartographic connections, she takes you on a gallery tour, introducing you to the work of some of the most exciting artists creating with maps today. Designer interviews are accompanied by 25 accessible how-to projects of her own design that teach many of the techniques used by the gallery artists.



Storytelling with Collage

Author : Roxanne Evans Stout

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 145 pages

File Size : 12,36 MB

Release : 2016-03-10

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 1440340501

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Book Description

Every collage has a tale to tell. Tell your story in paper, fabric, and objects collected from your world. Storytelling With Collage will inspire you to capture your poetic thoughts, fond memories and passionate daydreams in a soft and simple style. Using simple tools and supplies that delight you, you'll learn to work with a variety of prompts and will discover how each element you select--from small shells collected on your last trip to the pretty paper you unwrapped from a recent gift--has its own part of a complete narrative. Nine collage prompts will walk you step-by-step through a collage creation as you work with textured papers, fabric, stitching, found objects, images, natural materials, color, wax and metal. In addition, inside you will find: • Numerous Tasks--ideas for combing your world for collage fodder • Beautiful photos to inspire you to customize your own worktable • Perspective on finding inspiration outside your window through the seasons • Extra inspiration in each chapter from the Collage Stories and works by 25 contributing artists Capture the textures and colors of your moments today through your own Storytelling With Collage!



Fun with Sea Life Stencils

Author : Paul E. Kennedy

Publisher : Courier Corporation

Page : 10 pages

File Size : 38,28 MB

Release : 1988-10-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0486257614

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Book Description

Six precut stencils for youngsters to trace and color: turtle, sea horse, starfish, conch, crab, lobster. Fascinating introduction to sea life.



Fun with Southwest Indian Stencils

Author : Paul E. Kennedy

Publisher : Courier Corporation

Page : 8 pages

File Size : 32,9 MB

Release : 1993-08-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0486276961

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Book Description

This colorful and reusable stencil collection introduces youngsters (as well as craftworkers looking for new ideas) to six intriguing Southwest Indian tribal designs. Adapted from handmade craft items such as fabrics, pottery, and basketware, the pre-cut patterns strikingly depict authentic Pueblo lizard and bird motifs, anthropomorphic designs of the Navajo and Hopi tribes, and more.



Colorful Blessings: Celebrating Everyday Wonders

Author : Valerie Sjodin

Publisher : Taunton Press

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 34,14 MB

Release : 2016-06-14

Category :

ISBN : 9781631867576

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Adult coloring books have gone beyond a trend, creating a solid category in the publishing world. The craze has hit the religion and spirituality market as well. Prayer and meditation can provide people with a sense of oneness and positivity. In Colorful Blessings: Celebrating Everyday Wonders, the illustrations provide an outlet for people to combine coloring with prayer practices to help them connect mind, body, and soul. Colorful Blessings: Celebrating Everyday Wonders provides 47 coloring pages that offer the colorist an opportunity to grow in creative expression while embracing spirituality. Illustrations range from less detailed to fairly intricate, but all provide an inspirational message of life and faith that is brought to life in color. Printed on perforated paper, the designs can be removed for easier coloring and/or hanging.



Stencil Craft

Author : Margaret Peot

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 222 pages

File Size : 13,45 MB

Release : 2015-05-22

Category : Crafts & Hobbies

ISBN : 144034017X

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The art and craft world is in love with the versatility, creativity and endless possibilities stencils provide. And right here is your all-access pass to learn how to create and use all types of stencils--from carefully cut Mylar to lace, leaves and other found objects. Using original, and even pre-made designs, you can create unique pillowcases, tote bags, business cards, portraits and more. Create your own stencils from scratch: • 14 stunning step-by-step demonstrationsâ€"from Day of the Dead messenger bags, to faux stone tile floor cloths, to full landscape paintings • Exciting new products, techniques and special effects • Expert tips--from which fabric paints to use for best results, to how to achieve crisp impressions with even the most delicate stencils Whether your style is sophisticated or funky--whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist looking to build your skills and expand your toolkit--you can make your mark and make your world gorgeous!



Painted Paper Art Workshop

Author : Elizabeth St. Hilaire

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 130 pages

File Size : 12,52 MB

Release : 2016-08-31

Category : Art

ISBN : 144034311X

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Book Description

This is where painting meets collage! You can create beautiful art with amazing depth and texture, using easy collage techniques and paper you paint yourself. Popular workshop instructor Elizabeth St. Hilaire makes it fun and simple no matter what your skill level! Start with materials you probably already have--fluid acrylics, stencils, a few household items and paper--and hand-paint your personalized paper palette using basic techniques anyone can do. Then move through each step of composing your own work of art. You'll find beautiful, meaningful examples of the how and why on every page. You'll learn how to: develop your composition, how to work with simple shapes, important lessons on value and much more. • More than 30 techniques for painting your own decorative papers • Step-by-step instructions for creating your own painted paper collage–from underpainting and directional ripping and tearing to auditioning your papers and combining collage with mixed media • A spectacular gallery of paper paintings to inspire and dazzle--still lifes, figures, animals and landscapes