Provides patterns and instructions for making a variety of teddy bears, and offers tips on tools, construction materials, and costumes

Teddy Bear Magic: Making Adorable Teddy Bears from Anita Louise's Bearlace Cottage

Crane, Anita Louise

Arts & Photography

Sterling Pub. Co., Inc.

Two-Hour Dolls' Clothes

“Crane is an accomplished watercolorist, and her illustrations add the flavor of a beautifully illustrated children’s book to this volume. Each design includes a photograph of a doll or teddy bear wearing the garment, a drawing of the completed design, drawn full-size patterns, a materials list, and step-by-step instructions. Highly recommended.”—Library Journal. “Directions feature lists of fabrics, tools, and notions as well as step-by-step instructions.”—Booklist.

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Sterling/Chapelle

Shells come in all sizes, shapes, and colors, and they seem to hold the compelling mysteries of the sea--as well as the key to beautiful original decorations, home accents, and gifts. Using a poetic, personal text, and lovely soft-toned photos, one of the most creative crafters working today (with some special friends) offers more than 25 romantic ideas for seashell projects. Paint shell-covered sweetheart boxes a translucent pearl, make shell wind chimes, give an angel shell wings, and more!

Decorating with Seashells

Adorable Furniture for Dolls & Teddy Bears

With techniques this simple, and the most ordinary materials, giving your teddy bear or doll a mansion--full of fabulous furniture will be a creative joy. Personalize an unfinished dollhouse with decoupage, wood trim, and paint ideas. Turn a serving tray into a comfy bed, and a cardboard box into a plaid couch--all it takes is some basic sewing and folding. Plus: lampshades, chairs, tables, dressers, and more. Every piece is irresistible, as are the sweet drawings throughout.

It's not just sandwiches and paper plates anymore! Sometimes it's not even outdoors. There's no excuse for a humdrum picnic when ideas abound for everything from the types of hampers to use, to the accessories and recipes for the menu (try Lasagna and Citrus-Almond Scones). Why not pitch a tent inside your house, then light a fire in the fireplace and roast hot dogs and marshmallows? Or, if you're in the mood for something more retro, set up a table and chairs on the lawn. Use real china, linen napkins, and silver candlesticks. Bring a teapot and a vase for the flowers. And, be sure to invite children to the playhouse for their own special meal. Whether you're dining al fresco in the woods, on the porch, in the snow, on the range, in a tree house, or on the roof, you'll find out what you need to make your outing truly special.

The Perfect Picnic: Outdoor Entertaining with Style

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Entertaining & Holidays

ing/Chapelle

With techniques this simple, loads of color photos and charming drawings, and ordinary materials, giving your teddy bear or doll a mansion full of fabulous furniture will be a creative joy. Turn a serving tray into a comfy bed and convert a cardboard box into a plaid couch with just basic sewing and folding. “The furniture here is just what your dolls would choose for themselves if they could.”—Doll Castle News.

Victorian Chic

Timeless grace and charm: that's the hallmark of the Victorian style, with its exquisite lacework, fine china, pretty keepsakes, and loving attention to detail. Recreate that era in your own home and watch every room turn into a luxurious retreat, glowing with femininity and warmth. Splendid photographs on each page present so many entrancing ideas to choose from: a table runner makes an elegant window valance, a worn table looks well-dressed in linens and laces, and treasured items present their best face to the world in one of these perfect displays. And don't forget the new: just-bought trinkets and glassware become more alluring when placed side by side with antiques and heirlooms. So, tuck fresh flowers everywhere, and let your imagination lead you to a romantic sanctuary. A Selection of Country Homes &amp; Gardens Book Club.

Two-Hour Scrap Crafts

We all save so many things just because we like how they look or they're dear to our heart--a beloved chipped plate of Grandma's; pretty remnants of lace, fabric, and ribbon; and jars full of buttons. Now is the time to gather them up, because with all those "discards" even a novice can make lovely gifts and practical accessories...in only two hours! Turn an old tablecloth into a beautifully matched set of placemats and napkins. Color-scan a favorite artwork onto heat-transfer paper, iron it onto a pillow, and embellish with buttons and bows. Customize covers for appliances small and large. You'll feel as if you have a treasure trove of crafts supplies--without spending a cent!

Sterling

We all save so many things just because we like how they look or they're dear to our heart-a beloved chipped plate of Grandma's; pretty remnants of lace, fabric, and ribbon; and jars full of buttons. Now is the time to gather them up, because with all those "discards" even a novice can make lovely gifts and practical accessories...in only two hours! Turn an old tablecloth into a beautifully matched set of placemats and napkins. Color scan a favorite artwork onto heat transfer paper, iron it onto a pillow, and embellish with buttons and bows. Customize covers for appliances small and large. You'll feel as if you have a treasure trove of crafts supplies-without spending a cent!

With the cost of the average wedding approaching 20,000 dollars, a wedding day is not only the most important one in a couple’s life, it can easily be one of the most expensive! As a result, couples and their families are always in search of creative ways to reduce expenses without having to compromise on style or originality. In Crafting the Perfect Wedding, veteran wedding consultant and designer Anita Louise Crane presents more than 40 easy-to-make elegant projects covering every step of the wedding experience, from preparing the engagement party through preserving wedding memories and mementos. Readers will find ideas for wedding keepsakes, shower favors, special gifts for attendants, and more. They’ll even discover suggestions for documenting their Big Day with a memorable scrapbook. What’s more, every project comes complete with step-by-step instructions, materials needed, cost estimates, and time requirements. For any bride, groom, or family member who wants to make a simple wedding extra special, Crafting the Perfect Wedding provides a treasury of beauty and inspiration for any budget.

Crafting the Perfect Wedding: From Saying Yes to the Big Day and Beyond

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Potter Craft

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Books by Crane, Anita Louise

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Teddy Bear Magic: Making Adorable Teddy Bears from Anita Louise's Bearlace Cottage

Two-Hour Dolls' Clothes

Decorating with Seashells

Adorable Furniture for Dolls & Teddy Bears

The Perfect Picnic: Outdoor Entertaining with Style

Adorable Furniture for Dolls & Teddy Bears

Victorian Chic

Two-Hour Scrap Crafts

Two-Hour Scrap Crafts

Crafting the Perfect Wedding: From Saying Yes to the Big Day and Beyond