Pretty Little Things: Collage Jewelry, Trinkets and Keepsakes
10 best books like Pretty Little Things: Collage Jewelry, Trinkets and Keepsakes (Sally Jean Alexander): 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse: Remake, Restyle, Recycle, Renew, Alphabetica: An A-Z Creativity Guide for Collage and Book Artists, Visual Chronicles: The No-Fear Guide to Creating Art Journals, Creative Manifestos & Altered Books, Kaleidoscope: Ideas & Projects to Spark Your Creativity, Where Women Create: Inspiring Work Spaces of Extraordinary Women, Taking Flight: Inspiration and Techniques to Give Your Creative Spirit Wings, Living the Creative Life: Ideas and Inspirations from Working Artists, The Complete Guide to Altered Imagery: Mixed-Media Techniques for Collage, Altered Books, Artist Journals, and More, Journal Bliss: Creative Prompts to Unleash Your Inner Eccentric, Artist Trading Card Workshop: Create. Collect. Swap.
1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse: Remake, Restyle, Recycle, Renew
| Author | Garth Johnson |
| ISBN | 1592535402 |
Artists and crafters have always been recyclers, but for many, it has not only become a thrifty choice, it has become a moral imperative. 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse contains a cutting edge collection of the most inventive work being made with re-used, upcycled, and already existing materials. The...
| Author | Lynne Perrella |
| ISBN | 1592531768 |
Mixed media techniques have come to forefront again, with artists in every field combining materials and effects to create journals, altered art, collage pieces, memory art and more. With all the creative experiementation developing at such a fast pace, it is pertinent to know how various techniques...
| Author | Karen Dinino |
| ISBN | 1581807708 |
I only say that because I am the definition of that headline -- but VISUAL CHRONICLES made me want to sit down with glue, scissors, and some old magazines...and make something fun. I'm not an artist, but Linda and Karen made me feel like one. This book is inspiring, funny, creative, and wonderful -- and...
| Author | Suzanne Simanaitis |
| ISBN | 1581808798 |
Indulge your creative cravings Are you passionately curious? Let "Kaleidoscope" open new doors of creativity as you explore dozens of stories, exercises and instructive projects, all designed to feed, encourage and sometimes flex your creative muscle.Between the beautiful pages of "Kaleidoscope,"...
| Author | Jo Packham |
| ISBN | 1402712294 |
More than twenty superstars from the world of crafting--including Anna Corba, April Cornell, Sandi Genovese, and Andrea Grossman--offer their expert advice on how to design a work space where creativity can blossom. Like the bestselling Business of Bliss, it's practical, inspirational, and beautiful...
Stretch Your Wings, Learn to Soar, Take Flight
In "Taking Flight," you'll find overflowing inspiration—complete with a kindred spirit in author and mixed-media artist Kelly Rae Roberts. Join her on a fearless journey into the heart of creativity as you test your wings and learn to find...
| Author | Ricë Freeman-Zachery |
| ISBN | 1581809948 |
How DO they do it?
If you could ask your favorite artist or crafter only one question, chances are you'd ask about creativity: Where do your ideas come from? How did you get started? What are your tricks for overcoming blocks?
In Living the Creative Life, author Rice Freeman-Zachery...
| Author | Karen Michel |
| ISBN | 1592531776 |
A wide range of techniques borrowed from both traditional and digital art has recently begun to blend into one art form, known as altered art. The Complete Guide to Altered Imagery is the only book currently on the market that provides fascinating tips and creative ideas solely focused on this new form...
| Author | Violette |
| ISBN | 1600611893 |
Follow Your Bliss
Whether you're looking to express yourself creatively for the first time or have found yourself in a creative rut, you'll soon be following your inspired voice with the help of Journal Bliss.
With the guidance of author, Violette, you'll learn to express your thoughts...
| Author | Bernie Berlin |
| ISBN | 1581808488 |
Create and swap mini works of art!
The simple act of sharing 21/2 x 31/2 pieces of art, known as Artist Trading Cards, knows no boundaries and brings like-souls together like no other form of communication can. Unique statements, passionate emotions and favorite interests can all be expressed...
| Author | Claudine Hellmuth |
| ISBN | 1581806787 |
Embark on an all-new Collage Art Adventure!
Bring laughter and a sense of play to your collage creations with Collage Discovery Workshop: Beyond the Unexpected. Using incredibly easy-to-create textures and a kaleidoscope of colorful imagery, you'll learn to create one-of-a-kind collages...
| Author | Gwen Diehn |
| ISBN | 1579909566 |
This follow-up to the highly popular Decorated Page offers even more great ideas for beautifying a journal, more breathtaking photos to inspire, and more smart (and simple) ways to endow even the artistically timid with confidence. It simply brims with suggestions and instructions. Find out about...
Secrets of Rusty Things: Transforming Found Objects Into Art
If you've ever wanted to learn the secrets which turn a tap handle into a mysterious woman from the sea, which transform plastic aquarium plants into subterranean roots stretching far beneath the known world and those which can make an icy cave from a bourbon box, then prepare yourself for inspiration...
Altered Books Workshop: 18 Creative Techniques for Self-Expression
| Author | Bev Brazelton |
| ISBN | 1581805357 |
Give books new life filled with creative expression
Turn old books into personalized works of art with Altered Books Workshop. Altered books bring together a variety of mixed media and papercrafting techniques including collage, journaling, rubber stamping, embellishing and scrapbooking....
Altered Art: Techniques for Creating Altered Books, Boxes, Cards More
| Author | Terry Taylor |
| ISBN | 1579905501 |
Altered art is simply the result of taking a found object and changing it in some intriguing or surprising way to make an artistic statement of your own (book jacket).
Some of the items in the book are really bizarre, but it strengths come from the variety of techniques shown to making your own...
| Author | Traci Bautista |
| ISBN | 1581808453 |
I was disappointed in this book. It was confusing to follow. It didn't have clear steps for techniques. One page even said to see something below -- and it wasn't there. It did end up being many many pages further into the book. I love the look of the fonts, wild and distressed looked. I mean that is the art...
Altered Curiosities: Assemblage Techniques & Projects
| Author | Jane Ann Wynn |
| ISBN | 1581809727 |
Discover a curious world of assemblage with projects that have a story to tell!
Step inside "Altered Curiosities," where a wisdom tooth gets its own shrine, a honeybee lights up the room and a taxidermy eye becomes the eye in the back of your head. As author Jane Wynn shares her unique approach...
Altered Books, Collaborative Journals, and Other Adventures in Bookmaking
| Author | Holly Harrison |
| ISBN | 1564969959 |
Today, more than ever, you can't judge a book by its cover. Why? Because two trends in bookmaking are pushing the boundaries of what it means to write, read and experience a book. This guide explores the creative processes behind "altered books" - when artists make their own distinctive mark on an already...
Re-Bound: Creating Handmade Books from Recycled and Repurposed Materials
| Author | Jeannine Stein |
| ISBN | 1592535240 |
I found the ideas in this book too... self-satisfied. While I'm a big fan of artist's books in general, I a) did not find many of them in this book all that inspiring and b) was annoyed by how few of the projects were meant to be an actual book (aka, a place wherein is written things). It felt like Re-Bound was...
Acrylic Revolution: New Tricks and Techniques for Working with the World's Most Versatile Medium
| Author | Nancy Reyner |
| ISBN | 1581808046 |
* Manufacturers see acrylic paint as the most versatile paint with the most growth potential and are putting marketing and product development dollars behind their products to help educate readers on the benefits of this paint—there are currently over 225 different types of acrylic paints* The...
Amy Butler's In Stitches: More Than 25 Simple and Stylish Sewing Projects
| Author | Amy Butler |
| ISBN | 0811851591 |
Celebrated designer Amy Butler brings her fresh, modern style to the timeless craft of sewing. In this lavishly illustrated collection of patterns, she presents more than 25 charming projects ranging from cushy floor cushions to smart aprons to stylish handbags. Our innovative packaging makes...
How to Make Books: Fold, Cut & Stitch Your Way to a One-of-a-Kind Book
| Author | Esther K. Smith |
| ISBN | 0307353362 |
From zines you can fold in a minute to luxurious leather journals and sumptuous sketchbooks, How to Make Books will walk you through the easy basics of bookmaking. Whether you’re a writer, a scrapbooker, a political activist, or a postcard collector, let book artist Esther K. Smith be your guide as...
The New Crewel: Exquisite Designs in Contemporary Embroidery
| Author | Katherine Shaughnessy |
Not sure why this is "new" except for the designs being more modern than perhaps the "old" crewel. Certainly none of the stitches are new-fangled or funky-fresh. They're just plain ol' surface embroidery stitches, worked into oddly impractical designs. It's a bummer, because I'm finding that while...
