The Encyclopedia of Craft Projects in an afternoon® Easy, Step-by-Step Crafts with Basic How-To Instructions-All Illustrated with Over 500 Photos!

by Baskett, Mickey; Gorder, Cindy; Sheerin, Connie; Payne, Vicki

• ISBN13: 9781402703737
• ISBN10: 1402703732
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-03-01
• Publisher: Main Street Pr

Summary

In just a weekend, crafters can get their creative juices flowing with this goldmine of creative techniques and projects-448 jam-packed pages worth of great ideas. Every one is fun, easy to complete, and doesn't require a major investment of time or money. Use dried flowers in new and unique ways to enhance cards and candles, and to create lovely aromatic coasters. Out of paper come beautiful photo storage boxes, Japanese washi bracelets, and even a chic checkerboard. The quilting section features a score of practical and exquisite items, including silk pillbox hats and embroidered window valances. And with the ideas for macrameacute;, metal embossing, and decorative finishes for furniture found here, anyone will achieve fantastic results, and become a skilled crafter, too.

Table of Contents

Glass Painting in an Afternoon	9	(72)
Introduction	10	(2)
Supplies, Tools and Techniques	12	(69)
Flowers & Dots Pitcher and Glasses	25	(4)
Artichoke & Olives Decorative Plate	29	(2)
Sunny Day Home Plate Set	31	(4)
Bee Happy Soup Mug	35	(2)
Happy Birdhouse Tall Mug	37	(1)
Hens'n Chicks Coffee Mug	37	(3)
Wintry Weather Ceramic Mugs	40	(3)
Roses & Diamonds Teapot & Cup	43	(1)
Funky Flowers Hurricane Shade & Plate	44	(2)
Crystal Ball of Light Candle Holder	46	(1)
Lattice & Flowers Candle Holder	46	(1)
Starry Night Candle Holder	47	(1)
Millefiori Splendor Candle Holder	47	(1)
Splash of Flowers Trivet Tile	48	(2)
Bon Appetit Tile Set	50	(3)
Striped Elegance Vase	53	(1)
Floral Dimensions Flower Vase	54	(2)
Sea Wonders Vase	56	(2)
Swirls of Color Round Vase	58	(3)
Blossoms & Spiral Bud Vase	61	(1)
Swirls & Marbles Round Vase	62	(2)
Lobster Dinner Platter	64	(2)
Dome of Roses Cheese Server	66	(1)
Spring Leaves Platter	67	(1)
Pantry Beauty Vinegar Bottles	68	(4)
Personal Pleasures Toiletry Bottles	72	(6)
Hearts & Cherries Limoges-style Boxes	78	(2)
Checkerboard'n Ivy Canister Set	80	(1)
Greeting Cards in an Afternoon	81	(72)
Introduction	83	(1)
Supplies, Tools and Techniques	84	(69)
Wedding Photo Card	98	(1)
Gold on Gold Photo Card	98	(13)
Thank You for Dinner	111	(1)
All Tied Up	112	(1)
Gazebo	113	(1)
Language of Flowers	114	(2)
Triangle Notes	116	(2)
Beaded Butterflies	118	(2)
Silk Beaded Heart	120	(2)
Best Wishes	122	(1)
Sweet Pea	122	(1)
Bright Greetings	123	(1)
Ivy & Dragonflies	124	(1)
Simple Leaves	124	(2)
Sisters	126	(1)
Rustic Sepia	126	(2)
Beautiful Baby	128	(2)
Vintage Year	130	(2)
Nothing Fishy	132	(2)
Folded Diaper Card	134	(3)
Baby Shower	137	(1)
Baby Name	138	(2)
Easter Greeting	140	(2)
Valentine's Day	142	(1)
Lacy Mother's Day	143	(1)
Mother's Day Heart	144	(3)
Joy in Beads	147	(1)
Family Photo Foldout	148	(1)
Noel in Silver & Gold	149	(2)
Copper Simplicity	151	(1)
Poinsettia Greeting	152	(1)
Mosaics in an Afternoon	153	(72)
Introduction	154	(2)
Supplies, Tools and Techniques	156	(69)
Direct Technique Frame	168	(8)
Mixed Media Technique Frame	176	(6)
Mosaic-edged Flowerpots	182	(4)
Ungrouted Mosaic Frames	186	(3)
Glass-Studded Candle Holder	189	(1)
Reflected Beauty Mirror	190	(2)
Frames for Mom & Dad	192	(2)
Sea Treasures Mirror	194	(3)
Little Treasures Mini Frames	197	(1)
Forest Dreams Backsplash	198	(2)
Vegetable Garden Shelf	200	(2)
Artful Address Sign	202	(2)
It's the Tops Table	204	(3)
Library Mosaic Bookends	207	(1)
Recycled Treasure Chair	208	(2)
Tea Time Tray	210	(2)
Hearts & Circles Trivets	212	(3)
Polka Dot Pretty Lamp	215	(1)
Sparkle & Shimmer Candle Holders	216	(2)
Clear Delight Bottles & Tray	218	(2)
Pitcher Pretty	220	(2)
God of the North Sea Treasure Box	222	(2)
Terra Cotta Treasure	224	(1)
Picture Frames in an Afternoon	225	(70)
Introduction	226	(1)
Supplies, Tools & Techniques	227	(68)
Faux Tortoiseshell	274	(4)
Stripes in Neutral	278	(1)
Magical Stripes	278	(2)
Leaf of Many Colors	280	(1)
Crackled Gold & Silver	280	(1)
Gilded Oval	281	(1)
Bronzed Flowers	282	(3)
Embossed Aluminum Frame	285	(1)
Heart Collage Paper Frame	286	(3)
Outlets for Love	289	(2)
Swirl Relief	291	(2)
Shaped & Textured	293	(2)
Stained Glass in an Afternoon	295	(74)
Introduction	296	(1)
Supplies, Tools & Techniques	296	(73)
Tulip Panel	312	(16)
Glass Nugget Photo Frames	328	(4)
Crocus Panel	332	(2)
Peacock Lampshade	334	(4)
Sunflower Clock	338	(4)
Door & Window Accents	342	(6)
Garden Cloches	348	(4)
Beveled Candle Holder Cubes	352	(2)
General Instructions for Making Boxes	354	(2)
Seashell Box	356	(3)
Confetti Glass Box	359	(1)
Confetti Glass Frame	360	(3)
Box of Drawers	363	(3)
Dragonfly Box	366	(3)
Wire Jewelry in an Afternoon	369	(73)
Introduction	371	(1)
Supplies, Tools & Techniques	372	(70)
Gold-twined Silver Necklace & Earrings	378	(2)
Seed Wrapped Necklace & Earrings	380	(2)
Wrapped Bugle Beads Necklace	382	(2)
Copper Twist Necklace & Earrings	384	(2)
Spiral Wreath Earrings	386	(2)
Coiled Trees Earrings	388	(1)
Copper Spiral Stickpin	389	(1)
Spiral Disk Collage Fashion Pin	390	(2)
Red Spiral Twists Glasses Chain	392	(2)
Coiled Twists Choker & Earrings	394	(2)
Coils and Beads Pendant & Earrings	396	(2)
Blue Angel Stickpin	398	(2)
Pearl Angel Fashion Pin	400	(1)
Pearl Victorian Lady Fashion Pin	401	(1)
Ring-With-Wings Finger Butterfly	402	(2)
Beaded Flowers Earrings	404	(1)
Beaded Beauty Hair Comb	405	(1)
Kindred Spirit Woven Bead Earrings	406	(1)
Crystal Flower Fashion Pin	407	(1)
Ben and Betty Winning Personalities	408	(3)
Baby Girl Innocent Personalities	411	(1)
Baby Boy Innocent Personalities	412	(1)
Birthstone Babies Charms	413	(1)
Birthstone Buddies Earrings	414	(2)
Beaded Purse Pendant	416	(2)
Glass-winged Dragonfly Fashion Pin	418	(2)
Beaded Wing Dragonfly Fashion Pin	420	(1)
Iridescent Blue Dragonfly Hairpin	421	(1)
Believe Stickpin	422	(2)
Copper and Beads Necklace & Earrings	424	(2)
Spiral Drops Earrings	426	(2)
Spiral Drops Fashion Pin	428	(1)
Spiral Hoops with Coils Earrings	429	(1)
Hammered Choker Necklace	430	(2)
Hammered Spirals Earrings	432	(1)
Spiral Hoops Earrings	433	(1)
Double Stone Pendant Necklace	434	(2)
Teardrops with Bronze Beads	436	(1)
Blue Beaded Dangles	437	(1)
Wrist Ladder Bracelet	438	(2)
Tri-Color Twists Bracelet	440	(1)
Single Stone Pendant Necklace	441	(1)
Metric Conversions	442	(1)
Index	443