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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Arnold Grummer's Easy Paper Making Book
The Fun & Easy Way to Make Beautiful PaperThis book offers step-by-step illustrated instructions for basic paper making PLUS directions and examples for 27 art and decorative techniques. Get the details on how to add botanicals and other nonpaper ingredients to new sheets, plus methods for making paper safe for scrapbooks and more. Covers both the pour and dip methods of papermaking; includes directions for building your own equipment. A comprehensive guide for beginners; a must-have reso... $19.75 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- 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- 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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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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