Fabulous Painted Furniture

Designs fantastic and fanciful, techniques that are simple and irresistible, and projects that give new life to old or unfinished furniture. “Presents step-by-step projects for colorful indoor and outdoor furniture using acrylic craft paint combined with decorating techniques. Particularly interesting is a faux parquet project using several wood stains on a plain unfinished chest.... Suitable for public library crafts collections.”—Library Journal.

Arts & Photography

Baskett, Mickey

Painting

Sterling

“Material of choice is wire—as in screens, meshes, and filaments....Tools and equipment are simple, such as glues, pliers, and cutters....more than 60 fairly easy-to-follow patterns, from a wrapped amber necklace and decorated goblets to a wondrous mesh handbag.”—Booklist. “Fun project ideas.”—Good Housekeeping.

Wonderful Wire Works: An Easy Decorative Craft

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

“Prolific is Mickey Baskett’s middle name....Her trademarks are simple design that is easy to copy, lots of color used harmoniously, and very thorough and detailed instructions. In addition to straight brush strokes, other manners of application include sponging, and textural effects...35 projects are grouped by type, including mugs, lamps, vases, and...serving ware....Crafters will agree that this beats the paint-a-plate-type studio now popular.”—Booklist.

Glass Painting in an afternoon®

For amazingly easy gift wrapping, boxes that neatly and prettily hold all those assorted small items, cards with magical design and structure, and lots more, simply start folding. Every facet of this elegant and traditional art is revealed here, from the standard tools to the basic folds to the most unusual materials. “A beautiful book, filled with inspiring projects...Excellent line-art diagrams.”—Somerset Studio.

Creative Paper Folding

Sculpture

Transport yourself to a babbling brook on a summer afternoon, listening to water flow over well-worn rocks or rush down the mountainside. Now imagine that same peace and serenity in your own home or office. You can re-create that wonderful tranquility by building, in a small space, almost any fountain you can imagine. Luxuriate in the faint, honeyed sound of water cascading down an agate slab onto softly worn stones below, or gurgling up through a tower filled with glass marbles...the rustic elegance of an Italian urn engulfed in moss...a sleek meditation table made from a round salt shaker. Add potted plants, fog, candles, light, or scent to create dazzling special effects that engage all the senses. Whether you construct one of the 29 projects here or fashion your own personal creation, your tabletop fountain will float you down a stream of relaxation, far away from the strains of everyday life.

Tranquility Fountains: Projects for a Serene Lifestyle

Wire Jewelry in an afternoon

It's fashionable and fun to wear crafted jewelry, especially if you make it with your hands. Try your hands at easy and fun projects you can finish in a few hours. Bend, twist, and wrap your way to distinctive jewelry just your style. Choose from 66 projects that include: wrapped-wire necklaces and earrings; spiral fashion pin; ID chain; headband; and pendant. From woven beads and pearls try a fashion pin; finger butterfly; and hair comb; or make personalities with beads: Santa, bride, groom, teen girl and boy, baby girl, baby boy. You can also make wire dragonflies, butterflies, spiders, and bees, as well as whimsical projects such as a snow crystal stickpin, hairsticks with dangles, and wrist ladder bracelet.

Wire Jewelry in an Afternoon

“Baskett, author of numerous instruction books, presents furniture decorating projects created by various artisans. Experienced craftspeople will find this an inspiring book with its colorfully decorated furniture...recommended.”—Library Journal. Twenty-nine inspirations show you how to use paint, stenciling, stamping, and glazing techniques.

Fantastic Furniture in an afternoon®

Great Paper Quilling

“The art of rolling paper then arranging it into exquisite designs makes quilling look attractive. Also consider the cost, which is nominal; skill level, which is easy; and variety, which is limitless, with projects ranging from frilly and delicate to bold and modern.... Featured projects include everything from an elegant framed wedding invitation to stackable boxes.”—Crafts ’N Things.

Wire can make distinctive jewelry, table accessories, candleholders, frames, lampshades and lamp bases, and all sorts of interesting containers, including baskets, bud vases, and bottles. Each project showcases wire's versatility, created simply by bending, wrapping, and forming it. Complete patterns come with instructions and photos that display shiny gold, silver, copper, brass and bronze, and the matte look of aluminum and steel in styles that range from fancy to funky, formal to informal, and traditional to modern. The author lives in Decatur, GA. 128 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10. NEW IN PAPERBACK

In just one afternon, you can set a table with beautiful plates and platters that you painted yourself! With today's new paint products, and advice from a top crafts author, you will transform store-bought glass into unique and decorative items. Instructions cover a wide assortment of paint types: oven-bake acrylics; air-dry frosted enamels, crystals, and gels; and oils. Terrific techniques range from simple brush strokes enhanced with outlines to sponging and stamping to textured looks with tools. Follow the full-scale patterns to make Artichoke and Olives or Sunny Day Home decorative plates. Personalize a soup mug with the Bee Happy design; coffee mugs with Hens 'n' Chicks; and tall mugs with a Happy Birdhouse. Other wonderful projects include a Starry Night Votive Holder, a Tulip Impressions Lamp, a Field of Funky Flowers Hurricane Shade and Plate, spectacular tiles, and a variety of vases. 35 great glass designs in all. The author lives in Decatur, GA. 112 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10. NEW IN PAPERBACK

Glass Painting in an Afternoon

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Books by Baskett, Mickey

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Baskett, Mickey. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Fabulous Painted Furniture

Wonderful Wire Works: An Easy Decorative Craft

Glass Painting in an afternoon®

Creative Paper Folding

Tranquility Fountains: Projects for a Serene Lifestyle

Wire Jewelry in an Afternoon

Fantastic Furniture in an afternoon®

Great Paper Quilling

Wonderful Wire Works: An Easy Decorative Craft

Glass Painting in an Afternoon