Handcrafted Gifts

Handcrafted Gifts
Author: Make It Yourself Magazine
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2017-10-17
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1681883473

Have you ever wanted to craft a gift for a friend or family member, but found you didn’t have the time or even know where to start? Make It Yourself magazine presents Handmade Gifts, combining all the beautiful, handcrafted, and heartfelt offerings you could compile on Pinterest into one compact and approachable book. Handcrafted Gifts is packed with projects for makers of all types, skill levels, and tastes. After trying your hand at some of these enticing projects, you’ll never want to give a gift certificate again! Giving someone a handmade gift shows that you put in more thought and effort than a purchased gift. Whether you want to make a wall hanging or a tiny terrarium, Handcrafted Gifts has more than 200 ideas and inspirations for everyone. Make It Yourself magazine serves the new generation of crafters captivated by Etsy and Pinterest, inspiring them to dabble in a variety of techniques. No matter how eagerly they may embrace technology, they proudly wear the badge of “maker”—someone who loves creating things by hand. Each of the projects in Handmade Gifts is presented with a finished image; step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and photos; and corresponding patterns where necessary. The look and feel of the book puts a fresh spin on traditional crafting with youthful, on-trend DIY fashion, accessories, and decor. With Handcrafted Gifts, you now have a simple, easy-to-follow guide to creating both simple and intricate mementoes for those you care about. sample projects include: Fabric & Sewing Denim Ruffle Necklace, Lace Pillow, Hammered Botanical Napkins Knitting, Crocheting & Weaving Knotted Key Ring, Hanging Baskets, Arm-Knit Cowl Paper, Wood & Leather Crepe Paper Wreath, Tissue Paper Lanterns, Wood Burned Coasters Painting & Stenciling Painted Plates, Painted Cocktail Glasses, Lace Crown Home Spa Treats Sugar Scrub, Salt Soak, Bath Fizzes Embroidery & Needlecraft Embroidered Table Cloth, Cross Stitch Tray, Embroidered Flower Art Clay, Glass & Resin Faux Mercury Glass, Leafy Votive, Etched Vase Plants, Bouquets & Mini Gardens Flower Letters, Living Wreath, Tiny Potted Plants Food Gifts Limoncello, Hot Chocolate Mix, Cookie Decorating Kit.

Handmade Gifts

Handmade Gifts
Author: DK
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2013-08-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1409342999

Crafty handmade gift ideas to help you create presents at home Handmade Gifts covers all the popular crafts such as sewing, knitting, paper-crafts, candle-making, and crochet, plus making jam and baking, so you're sure to find something that inspires you to get crafting. Handmade Gifts contains over 70 craft projects with step-by-step instructions and photographs of the finished gift along with variations to ensure your item is unique and personal. From homemade cards and teacup candles to crochet blankets and chocolate egg truffles, it's full of ideas for every occasion including birthdays, seasonal gatherings, house warmings, and baby showers. Suggestions for green and up-cycled gifts as well as clever tips on how to wrap and present your handmade crafts are included. Plus, 20 technique lessons are peppered throughout such as melting soap, casting on and off, and simple embroidery stitches. Handmade Gifts is the perfect craft book for anyone who wants to make beautiful, affordable and unique gifts for friends and family. Gifting wine and shop-bought chocolate is out, homemade sweets and gifts are in!

Omiyage

Omiyage
Author: Kumiko Sudo
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2012-09-18
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0071812776

Bestselling author Kumiko Sudo creates 45 exquisite handmade gifts in fabric, each with a flair that is uniquely Japanese. Easy-to-follow patterns, beautiful photographs, and colorful step-by-step drawings help the projects come together quickly--many in less than an hour. Whether they are created in kimono silks or in contemporary cottons, these tiny boxes, purses, decorative toys, incense pouches, and good luck charms all make delightful gifts.

The Art of Paper Quilling

The Art of Paper Quilling
Author: Claire Sun-ok Choi
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2011-02-09
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 161673518X

A complete guide to the centuries-old papercraft that involves curling, coiling, and combining strips of paper into unique designs. With a focus on simple, elegant projects, The Art of Paper Quilling offers paper crafters a complete technique guide along with step-by-step project ideas for making beautiful framed pieces, cards, gifts, and more. The designs are all built upon simple rolled coils of paper that when grouped together, form intricate flowers, graceful butterflies, and delicate scrollwork. Quilled designs can be framed or used to embellish greeting cards, books and journals, and many types of simple paper structures. Claire Sun-ok Choi is an expert paper artist who has influenced the revival of this fanciful art form with her inspiring exhibits and internationally known books.

Birds in Toyland

Birds in Toyland
Author: Becky Goldsmith
Publisher: C&T Publishing
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2022-05-25
Genre:
ISBN: 9781644031599

Appliqué a whimsical Christmas quilt, pillow, and wall hanging with Piece O' Cake Designs! Choose colorful cotton fabric or felted wool and sew a project in two merry colorways. Includes detailed instructions for wool appliqué and needle turn appliqué.

Childhood Treasures

Childhood Treasures
Author: Caroline Zoob
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2003
Genre: Children's paraphernalia
ISBN: 9781841724775

Ten projects illustrated with inspirations from Vintage fabrics, old-fashioned toys, family celebrations and the natural world.

Artisan Sourdough Made Simple

Artisan Sourdough Made Simple
Author: Emilie Raffa
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2017-10-24
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1624144306

The easy way to bake bread at home—all you need is FLOUR, WATER and SALT to get started! Begin your sourdough journey with the bestselling beginner's book on sourdough baking—over 150,000 copies sold! Many bakers speak of their sourdough starter as if it has a magical life of its own, so it can be intimidating to those new to the sourdough world; fortunately with Artisan Sourdough Made Simple, Emilie Raffa removes the fear and proves that baking with sourdough is easy, and can fit into even a working parent’s schedule! Any new baker is inevitably hit with question after question. Emilie has the answers. As a professionally trained chef and avid home baker, she uses her experience to guide readers through the science and art of sourdough. With step-by-step master recipe guides, readers learn how to create and care for their own starters, plus they get more than 60 unique recipes to bake a variety of breads that suit their every need. Featured recipes include: - Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Bread - Cinnamon Raisin Swirl - Blistered Asiago Rolls with Sweet Apples and Rosemary - Multigrain Sandwich Bread - No-Knead Tomato Basil Focaccia - Raspberry Gingersnap Twist - Sunday Morning Bagels - and so many more! With the continuing popularity of the whole foods movement, home cooks are returning to the ancient practice of bread baking, and sourdough is rising to the forefront. Through fermentation, sourdough bread is easier on digestion—often enough for people who are sensitive to gluten—and healthier. Artisan Sourdough Made Simple gives everyone the knowledge and confidence to join the fun, from their first rustic loaf to beyond. This book has 65 recipes and 65 full-page photographs.

Homemade Gifts with Love

Homemade Gifts with Love
Author: Catherine Woram
Publisher: CICO Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Gifts
ISBN: 9781907030710

Everyone loves to receive presents, but the ones that mean the most are those that have been handmade. Here, Catherine Woram presents 35 projects for a range of lovely gifts to make at home using a variety of crafting techniques. Divided into four sections-Celebrations, High Days and Holidays, Saying Thank You, and Babies and Children-there is a gift for every occasion. The embroidered jewelry roll makes a beautiful birthday gift, or for a food-lover, you could make some sweet Easter biscuits in a hand-decorated basket. Show mothers how much they are appreciated with the intricate beaded corsage brooch, while fathers will love the picture frame d�coupaged with old map paper. For a baby shower, the gorgeous appliqu� baby blanket is perfect, and older children will treasure the painted toy box for years to come. Also included is a section on unique ways to wrap and present your gifts, as well as a sheet of 12 stick-on gift labels. With a useful techniques section at the back plus all the templates you'll need, this is a beautiful collection of gifts for crafters of all abilities. - 35 stunning handmade gifts for every occasion. - Includes templates and a helpful techniques section, plus a sheet of 12 stickon gift labels. - All the projects have clear, step-by-step instructions, making this suitable for both beginners and more experienced crafters.