Shows how to create wreaths, swags and garlands using evergreens, dried herbs, flowers, nuts, cones, pods, and provides tips on what types of tools and techniques to use

Wreath Magic: 86 Magnificent Wreaths, Garlands & Swags to Make

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Dierks, Leslie

Crafts & Hobbies

Lark Books

“Most of the projects should be possible for anyone. A color photograph depicts each of the many wreaths and other projects in final form.”—Booklist. “Use evergreens, flowers, herbs, nuts, pine combs, feathers, flowers, and more for a wreath that reflects your personal style and decor. There are 86 wreaths, garlands, and swags.”—Quick &amp; Easy Crafts.

Wreath Magic: 86 Magnificent Wreaths, Garlands & Swags To Make

Sterling

these simple guidelines explain how to make more than 75 wreaths from both fresh and dried flowers and foliage. Tips are given on selecting blossoms, cutting the stems and conditioning the blooms so that they wil keep their beauty longer. The author also explains how to dry flowers and preserve foliage for everlasting wreaths. Arranged by flower type - perennials, annuals, wild flowers - each chapter opens with a colour photograph and some information about the cultivation and history of each type of plant. For each flower within the group, there is at least one wreath in which that flower is predominant. Techniques for handling fresh flowers and the preferred methods for drying blossoms are also explained.

Wreaths from the Garden: 75 Fresh and Dried Floral Wreaths to Make

These simple guidelines explain how to make more than 75 wreaths from both fresh and dried flowers and foliage. Tips are given on selecting blossoms, cutting the stems and conditioning the blooms so that they wil keep their beauty longer. The author also explains how to dry flowers and preserve foliage for everlasting wreaths. Arranged by flower type - perennials, annuals, wild flowers - each chapter opens with a colour photograph and some information about the cultivation and history of each type of plant. For each flower within the group, there is at least one wreath in which that flower is predominant. Techniques for handling fresh flowers and the preferred methods for drying blossoms are also explained.

Wreaths from the Garden: 75 Fresh & Dried Floral Wreaths to Make

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

How to use natural materials to make decorations for the home. Fully illustrated instructions are given for 56 different projects which include dried-flower arrangements, seasonal wreaths, miniature topiaries, centrepieces and arches. First published in 1997.

Everlasting Harvest: Making Distinctive Arrangements & Elegant Decorations from Nature

Sterling Pub. Co., Inc.

"Nature is the perfect teacher of design...easy directions for making decorative floral centerpieces, wreaths, garlands, and topiary from natural materials...more than 50 ideas, presented in color photographs, for transforming materials from your own backyard into glorious natural displays."--Good Housekeeping Decorating &amp; Home Improvements. 144 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 11.

The Everlasting Harvest: Making Distinctive Arrangements & Elegant Decorations From Nature

Making Mosaics: Designs, Techniques & Projects

"Of greatest use to beginners here is the description and step-by-step illustrations of four different assembly processes...The dozen projects will introduce first-time mosaicists to the art without...frustration: designed by professionals, each includes elaborate instructions, pattern (if appropriate), color photographs, and artists' tips..."--Booklist. "You'll never look at a shard of glass in the same way again."--Glass Craftsman. 128 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10.

Making Pet Palaces: Princely Homes & Furnishings to Pamper Your Pets

Pets & Animal Care

A Crafter's Book of Santas: More Than 50 Festive Projects

This sack full of Santas includes every style and demeanor, from a dour Victorian to a modern-day golfer. Not all are three-dimensional figures; try sweaters, place mats, tree ornaments, and even a sampler. "...offers more than 50 festive Santa projects....figures made from every imaginable substance are featured....all are equally charming and festive."--Country Folk Art. 144 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 11.

A Crafter's Book Of Santas: More Than 50 Festive Projects

144 pages including index, how to make a variety of Santa Claus figures from fabric, wood, cross stitch, paint and miscellaneous craft materials, bw and color illustrations

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