Instruction Books

Altered Board Book "basics & beyond"
This 50 page full color book is full of great ideas and samples! In this book you will explore different altered book styles and techniques for self expression. The book will explain all about adhesives and how to choose the right one. It also covered using pressed flowers, painting fresco (and other textured backgrounds), using found objects and a foolproof method for cutting windows. $12.95 View Details

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Board Book Play- Easy Techniques from A to Z
This book really does take you from A to Z- literally. The first technique is Acetate Overlays and the last is Zany Stripes...with everything in between. If you are interested in working with Book Board this book would be a great place to start. Get answers, tips and techniques from the pros- no less than 14 professional designers contributed to the making of this book! (82 pages in full color) $19.75 View Details

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Design Originals- Altered Books 103
This soft covered book is a great source of inspiration for crafters & altered artists! Here is the introduction description from the book jacket: An altered Deco is a miniature book of art. A Deco can be part of a round-robin, where it is mailed from friend to friend. An Altered Deco can be created in an afternoon by a group of friends, working around a single table. An Altered Book or Deco is a handmade piece of art created from a variety of materials. It is similar to a friendship boo... $16.50 View Details

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Design Originals- Altered Everything 104
Altered Books and Altered Art seem to be falling into two categories: personalized and personal. Personalized art alters something to fit your creative style, while the art of the personal infuses a work with meaning, a message or an emotion. Each category has its benefits and pleasures. Altered 104 - Everything! offers both kinds of projects and ways to make the personalized the personal. As we travel on this art journey together, one of the harder steps will be putting meaning into your art... $16.50 View Details

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Design Originals- Book Arts
This soft covered book is a great source of inspiration for crafters and those interested in making their own books. Here is the introduction description from the book jacket: The term ‘book arts’ is used to describe handcrafted books of all types. When we think of books, the standard case binding is usually the first thing that comes to mind. Those are the books that you find in libraries and book stores everywhere. They have a charm and richness all their own. Book art encompasses much mor... $16.50 View Details

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Design Originals- Cards, Mini-Books and More
Choose from dozens of terrific card and gift projects in this valuable book to create simple cards and quick gifts. Use a surprisingly clever embellishment: bottle caps. Enhance shape, texture and dimension to cards, journal books and gifts. Fill caps with images, glitter, buttons, beads or embossing powder to create unique accents. Add stickers to the top or to the inside of any bottle cap. Stickers allow you to add exotic images and elegant lettering that will enhance the quality of any fin... $16.50 View Details

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Design Originals- Collage Cards, Mini Books...
This soft covered book is a great source of inspiration for crafters and those interested in collage and making wonderful simple bound books. Here is the introduction description from the book jacket:If you enjoy collage, you are in good company. In the early 1900’s Picasso and Braque combined paper, wood, and oil paint on canvas. Kurt Schwitters and Henri Matisse used metal, cloth, wood and wire in their collage art. American artist Joseph Cornell expanded collage with his shadow boxes. In ... $16.50 View Details

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Design Originals- Crazy for Chipboard
This book contains a large variety of projects and excellent tips and techniques. If you have wanted to learn how to use Chipboard this is a great book. You will learn how to cover chipboard with paper, paint, distress, gloss, emboss, crackle, dye, gold leaf and add textures. Written by Donna Goss (20 pages in full color) $7.68 View Details

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Design Originals- Fast and Fabulous! Cardmaking Book
Making cards has never been more popular. If your family and friends have come to expect that special handmade card and the loving care it symbolizes, you are going to be thrilled with these exciting ideas. This collection offers baby cards, birthday cards, Mother's Day, Father's Day and Christmas. There are also tags for all seasons. If romance is what you seek, we have a gorgeous array of cards for weddings and Valentine's day with both vintage and modern styles that will touch your heart. ... $16.99 View Details

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Design Originals- Getting Started In Altered Style
This soft covered book is a great source of inspiration for crafters & altered artists! Here is the introduction description from the book jacket: Altered Style…the perfect look for memories from scrapbook pages to greeting cards, from cigar box purses to home décor. Paper collage and Altered Style are the most popular trends. Start with beautiful papers, add aging and color to the edges and then embellish with meaningful mementos, photos and trinkets. Techniques include: Age Edges, Age I... $5.99 View Details

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Design Originals- Layered Cards For Every Occasion
This soft covered book is a great source of inspiration for intermediate to advanced cardmakers. Here is the introduction description from the book jacket:Take a break from the daily routine and treat yourself to a creative hour. Immerse yourself in beautiful embellishments, textured papers, colored transparencies, printed mounts and fun fibers. Assemble your projects in layers to create special cards with a sophisticated look. Many of the projects in this book can be completed in an hour or... $16.50 View Details

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Design Originals- Mad for 'Minis'
Devoted to all that is minature, Mad for Minis offers fresh ideas for using cardstock, paper and embellishments. Projects include sliders, spinners, pull-outs, fold-ups, holders and mini books. This is a book crammed with great ideas by Michele Charles.20 Full color pages. $7.75 View Details

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Design Originals- Paper Artistry
This soft covered book is a great source of inspiration for crafters and paper artists! Here is the introduction description from the book jacket: This book features creative projects for folding, booklets, hanging ornaments, cards and more using handmade Washi paper from Japan. Vivid colors, infinite designs, gorgeous textures and ease of use make it a favorite medium for nearly any craft project. Use Washi paper to make everything from cards to jewelry. Use paper accents for scrapbooks and ... $12.50 View Details

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Design Originals- Paper Arts & Creativity
This book contains crafts projects using beautiful papers. The book is 35 pages in full color. The projects in this book range from making Fold-Ups, Books, Boxes, Cards and more. It also has a nice index that gives tips on how to work with paper and describes different types of paper. The instructions are excellent and the projects look like great fun. If you love working with paper then this is definitely the book for you! A "Design Originals" Book. $11.49 View Details

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Design Originals- Paper Crafts: Washi Papers
This book contains projects on crafting with beautiful Washi papers. The book is 35 pages in full color. The projects are very creative and the instructions are really good. The projects range from: Making Fan & Paddle Cards, Folded Kimonos, Kimono Cards, Photo Booklets, Punch Art Quilted Cards, Triptych Screen, Easy Fold Purses, Straws Jewelry, Clay Cards, Washi Wooden Beads, Washi Eggs and more. (many of the materials used in the projects are offered right here in our store) If you love... $12.75 View Details

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Design Originals- Paper Play
This soft covered book is a great source of ideas for crafters, cardmakers and paper artists! Here is the introduction description from the book jacket: This book is inspiration for art papers, folding designs, elegant cards and more. Treat yourself to a fabulous time with silk embedded papers from India, Florentine prints from Italy, and metallic patterns from Japan. Paper Play gives you the opportunity to experiment with all of these and more. Have you tried hand-dying your own papers yet?... $12.50 View Details

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Design Originals- Tim Holtz Distressable Book
This book was written by Tim Holtz. Here is the front jacket write up: "This valuable book contains terrific techniques and secrets to guide you on your creative journey. It features the Tim Holtz signature line of distressable paper and doo-dad embellishments. Designed especially for you, the paper crafter, who is looking for a little something different, this line includes fun things to use...from distressable papers to doo-dads, from cutable strips to mini folders, from slide mounts t... $14.99 View Details

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Design Originals- Tim Holtz Distressables 2
The book 'Distressables 2' brings you more terrific techniques featuring the Tim Holtz signature line of distressable papers and doo-dad embellishments. Showcasing his newest creations, including: mini stitched booklets, enameled collage tins, words and windows, and many more. This collection offers fresh ideas and exciting projects that will ignite the desire of any papers crafter to explore something different and dive into a variety of fun media including cutable strips, mini folders, slid... $14.99 View Details

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Make Spectacular Books
This book will show you have to make spectacular books using many different methods. There are so many projects in this book that you could be busy for a long, long time! Included are complete instructions on making Three Ring Books, Accordion Books, Matchbooks, Mini Books, Tag Books, Paper Doll Books, Folded Books and more. Learn how to make various bindings including Fabric, Skewer, Folded, Rings... If you have always wanted to make your own books this instruction book is a great way to get... $19.75 View Details

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