Description:

Share joy with handmade cards! Handmade cards are fun to give and receive! 175 Fresh Card Ideas is packed with ideas for all occasions—from kid-friendly themes and milestone birthdays to holidays, bridal and baby showers and sweet sentiments—so you'll never be stuck without a design idea for any card-giving occasion. More than 50 cards include step-by-step instructions and each chapter features a gallery brimming with more inspiration. You'll discover: Essential techniques for card-making—including rubber stamping, paper trimming, using Copic markers and more—makes this book great for beginning card-makers and enthusiasts alike. Sketches for creating cards and inspiration for tags, gift bags, candy wrappers and more are also included. Let 175 Fresh Card Ideas help you celebrate any occasion!

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440307928
Format: paperback
Size: 8.25 x 0.875
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category: Papercrafts

Description:

Whether you want to get more from your DSLR or are simply looking for new creative avenues to explore, 50 Photo Projects shows you how to break out of your comfort zone and try something new.Packed with invaluable tips on how to create stunning photographs, Lee Frost provides the bright ideas that will reinvigorate your photography, from inspiration on what to photograph, to inventive projects with vintage, pinhole and toy cameras.

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ISBN: 9780715329764
Format: paperback
Size:
Manufacturer: David & Charles
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category: Photography

Description:

Wish you had extra hours in your day for your kids, your husband, your friends and yourself?! Well, here's the next best thing -- a book full of tips and hope for overworked, time-crunched, clutter-crushed moms. You'll find out how to get more done and have more time left over for the fun stuff -- like scrapbooking! Written by a professional organizer and mother of three, Absolutely Organized is packed with practical and, in many cases, very simple solutions for keeping order in every corner of your life, from your refrigerator to your file drawers.

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781581809558
Format: paperback
Size: 7.75 x 5.5 x .5
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category:

Description:

An artist's journal is packed with sketches and captions - some rough, some polished. An Illustrated Life offers a sneak peak into the wildly creative imaginations of top illustrators, designers and artists from around the world through the pages of their personal visual journals. Popular visual journalist and author Danny Gregory reveals how and why keeping a consistent, visual journal leads to a more fulfilling creative life. The pages of An Illustrated Life are sometimes startling, sometimes endearing, but always inspiring. Whether you're an illustrator, designer, or simply someone searching for a spark, these pages will open a whole new world to you.

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781600610868
Format: paperback
Size: 8 x 10 x 1.06
Manufacturer: HOW Design
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category:

Description:

Inside Art Saves, experience the stories of 20 artists who found that artistic expression and the artistic process is worth living for. Whether you are a calligraphy/graffiti artist like Lisa Englelbrecht, a metal artist like Michael DeMeng, or digital collage artist like Susan Tuttle, art has a way of giving you beauty, meaning, spiritual richness, community…even salvation. The stories in this book come from every medium, because the power of the creative process can be found everywhere. Hear from: Drew Emorsky, a crochet artist, provides comfort through his creations by donating his work to hospitals and shelters. Rebecca Sower puts craft materials—and hope—into the hands of Haitian women through Haiti By Hand. Marie French who, through art, creates personal miracles of healing. Suzi Blu, who discovered the real, therapeutic effect of artmaking, shows you the simple, effective ways you can give back. Inside Art Saves, you'll also find: Mixed media techniques and pr

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440319105
Format:
Size: 56 MB
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category:

Description:

Inside Art Saves, experience the stories of 20 artists who found that artistic expression and the artistic process is worth living for. Whether you are a calligraphy/graffiti artist like Lisa Englelbrecht, a metal artist like Michael DeMeng, or digital collage artist like Susan Tuttle, art has a way of giving you beauty, meaning, spiritual richness, community…even salvation. The stories in this book come from every medium, because the power of the creative process can be found everywhere. Hear from: Drew Emorsky, a crochet artist, provides comfort through his creations by donating his work to hospitals and shelters. Rebecca Sower puts craft materials—and hope—into the hands of Haitian women through Haiti By Hand. Marie French who, through art, creates personal miracles of healing. Suzi Blu, who discovered the real, therapeutic effect of artmaking, shows you the simple, effective ways you can give back. Inside Art Saves, you'll also find: Mixed media techniques and pr

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440309069
Format: paperback
Size: 10.375 x 8.25
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category:

Description:

Celebrate in style with over 25 irresistible cupcake ideas. discover…exciting cake decorating techniques, with clever tips for professional results. create…personalized cupcakes by adapting the designs to suit your celebration. enjoy…the taste, with a choice of delicious recipes from sticky ginger to lemon polenta. The perfect treat for every occasion…Anniversaries Baby Showers Birthdays Christenings Christmas Easter Father's Day Mother's Day New Year Tea Parties Thanksgiving Valentine's Day Weddings … and many more

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ISBN: 9780715337707
Format:
Size: 6.75 x 6.75
Manufacturer: David & Charles
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category: Cooking

Description:

In this in-depth look at the book itself as art, you will be guided through a wide variety of binding techniques and structure styles, topped off with plenty of inspiration for transforming books into works of art. Techniques range from collaging directly in a pre-made book (altered bookmaking) to printmaking to making concertinas and books folded from a single sheet. See the form and function of a book in a new light, viewing it as a new form of creative expression. Step-by-step photos guide you through binding techniques as well as through several mixed-media applications. Check Out This Free Excerpt From Book + Art: A Thermal Book Binding How To!

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ISBN: 9781440315954
Format:
Size: 42 MB
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category: Papercrafts

Description:

For any designer or creative type who wants to quickly limber up their imagination on a daily basis,this book helps readers get into the creative zone, from which all their best work springs. Packed with 15-minute simple and conceptual exercises, this guide will have readers reaching for markers, pencils, digital cameras, and more in order to develop a working and productive creative mindset.Chock-full of useful exercises designed to help readers tap into a daily creative buzz Features an edgy sketchbook design (by the authors) for visual allure Appeals to anyone looking for easy ways to jump start their creativity

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781581808674
Format: paperback
Size: 6 x 4.5
Manufacturer: HOW Design
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category:

Description:

One of the best-known workshop instructors in the realm of artistic creativity, Mary guides you into uncharted territory through 25 creative demonstrations covering light, color, texture, design and more. You'll discover fresh materials, new techniques and unexpected jumpstarts for your creativity.

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781581801026
Format:
Size: 11 x 8.5
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category:

Description:

Color is an ever popular subject for designers who are always looking for new ways to explore color combinations to create the perfect image. Designed to work hand in hand with the original Color Index and offer even more exciting ways to combine color, Color Index 2 introduces Jim's new color combo system: expansion palettes. Designers will find over 1500 color combinations by grouping neighboring hues, opposing hues and neutrals. All color combinations include RGB and CMYK values that designers can easily use to recreate the palettes.

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781581809381
Format: paperback
Size: 4.5 x 5.875
Manufacturer: HOW Design
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category:

Description:

Inside Craftcycle, you will find a mix of over 100 ideas for crafts, recipes, sustainable living ideas and construction projects - all organized by season to offer year-round green living. Within each chapter, there are larger projects to build, quick crafts to complete using basic materials or recycled items, seasonally appropriate tips, and recipes using seasonal ingredients. Detailed diagrams accompany the larger-scale projects, while the basic crafts feature step-by-step photographs and illustrations, making them accessible for the entire family.

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440316005
Format:
Size: 24 MB
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category: Papercrafts

Description:

Inside Craftcycle, you will find a mix of over 100 ideas for crafts, recipes, sustainable living ideas and construction projects - all organized by season to offer year-round green living. Within each chapter, there are larger projects to build, quick crafts to complete using basic materials or recycled items, seasonally appropriate tips, and recipes using seasonal ingredients. Detailed diagrams accompany the larger-scale projects, while the basic crafts feature step-by-step photographs and illustrations, making them accessible for the entire family.

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781600613043
Format: paperback
Size: 8 x 10
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category: Papercrafts

Description:

Crafty Superstar offers you a wealth of information and advice about selling your crafty goods part-time, whether it is online, through local start-up boutiques or at indie craft shows. Not only is author Grace Dobush a crafter, but she also maintains a full-time job while selling her handmade goods for extra cash on the side. She is joined by experts in the industry who all share their own advice and stories, helping you to determine how and where to sell your handmade wares.

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ISBN: 9781440316029
Format:
Size: 9 MB
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
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Description:

Crafty Superstar offers you a wealth of information and advice about selling your crafty goods part-time, whether it is online, through local start-up boutiques or at indie craft shows. Not only is author Grace Dobush a crafter, but she also maintains a full-time job while selling her handmade goods for extra cash on the side. She is joined by experts in the industry who all share their own advice and stories, helping you to determine how and where to sell your handmade wares.

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781600613203
Format: paperback
Size: 5 x 8
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category:

Description:

With a fresh approach and an A-list group of contributing artists, Creative Time and Space embraces the idea that making time and space is at the core of creativity. It is not just about managing your time or setting up a studio space, it is about your mindset and about making room in your life for your craft. Enjoy active sidebars alongside photos of the work and workspaces of the featured artists, as they speak with refreshing candor about how they carve out creative time and space in their own lives.

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440314599
Format:
Size: 51 MB
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category:

Description:

Do you long to uncover secrets to sneaking more creative time into your day, or to make your studio the perfect place to unleash your artistic potential? Have you often wondered how successful, creative types seem to manage both with ease? It's time to jump-start your brain and unleash an entirely new creative direction! This inspiring guide showcases a talented group of artists who share their time-finding tricks and studio-savvy tips to help you manage your creative time and space better.

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781600613227
Format: paperback
Size: 8 x 8
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category:

Description:

Creative Workshop is based on a seminar crafted to help students and working designers gain broad exposure to a wide range of design disciplines and develop the depth of skills necessary to excel as a working professional. It includes 80 exercises that range from creating a typeface in one week to designing a paper robot in two days. Each exercise includes compelling visual solutions from other designers and background stories to help designers increase their capacity to innovate.Creative challenge books are ever popular (Caffeine for the Creative Mind (HOW; ) has sold more than 11,000 copies) Provides loads of interesting and challenging creativity exercises that will yield portfolio-quality work About the Author:David Sherwin is a Senior Interaction Designer at frog design, a global innovation firm, where he helps to guide the research, strategy, and design of novel products and services for some of today's leading companies. David is an active speaker and teacher, and his writing ha

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781600617973
Format: paperback
Size: 8 x 10
Manufacturer: HOW Design
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category:

Description:

A new approach to design is gaining momentum as more and more designers seek to combine the power of the computer with the personal qualities of hand-made elements. Fingerprint offers insight into this fusion of the digital and the hand-wrought, with dozens of examples of some of the best work in the industry, including design that includes hand-lettering elements and design that incorporates collage. Featuring essays from some of the design community's leading thinkers, this book is an indispensable look at the future of design.

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ISBN: 9781581808711
Format:
Size: 9 x 10
Manufacturer: HOW Design
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category:

Description:

It's time to cook up some creativity! You're invited to a fanciful feast of color, textures and luscious layers that will tempt even the most discriminating painter's palette. Whether you love experimenting with your own flavors, or following a recipe to a T, Flavor for Mixed Media will be your guide to handcrafting some of your most delectable works of art yet! Artist Mary Beth Shaw will share with you her mixed-media painting techniques for working with color, incorporating many different textures, creating multiple layers, developing a distinct flavor and making all sorts of clever combinations. In addition to home-style favorites such as collage tips and tricks, and inspiring works by dinner guest artists, other things you'll sample from this menu include: How to experiment with color mixing and develop your own tasty triads Achieving texture with unusual tools such as a cheese grater or stencils and icing Using what's already in your art-making pantry: clever new ways to use what'

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ISBN: 9781440314322
Format:
Size: 42 MB
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category: Discountable Products

Description:

Lettering is an essential starting point for anyone looking to communicate in a creative way. It is one of the most inspiring and versatile areas of graphic design and a field of constant innovation and reinvention.

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440310379
Format: paperback
Size: 10.2 x 7.5
Manufacturer: HOW Design
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category: Scrapbooking

Description:

In Ideaselling Sam Harrison will give you powerful techniques to help sell your ideas to those with approval power. You'll find advice and tips from designers, writers, marketers and selling and branding gurus. In no time, you'll be able to convince those who hold the purse strings that your ideas are worth pursuing and investing in! Don't let your creative ideas get picked apart and put down! If you're like most creative people, chances are high that you've had your share of ideas rejected by clients or decision makers. While we sometimes make the mistake of believing ideas should sell themselves, the fact is that the better and bolder the idea, the more it needs selling. This book contains powerful techniques to help you sell your ideas to those with approval power. You'll find tips from designers, writers, marketers and other creative professionals, along with meaty advice from selling and branding gurus. In no time, you'll be able to convince those who hold the purse strings that y

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781600616693
Format: paperback
Size: 7.25 x 5.25
Manufacturer: HOW Design
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category:

Description:

Create beautiful jewelry for better wellbeing Discover the power of creating unique pieces of adornment with the intention to heal. Inside Inspiritu Jewelry you will turn pages borrowed from a dusty prescriptions book revealing restorative secrets of a legendary curandera—a woman healer—and will become inspired to create your own unique jewelry pieces to share with others. From creating your own clasps and jump rings to incorporating keepsakes with new elements there is much to discover here. You'll also: Master a variety of metalworking jewelry techniques such as forging, stamping, sawing, wirework and more. Learn the qualities instilled in specific colors and gemstones to truly target the needs of those you create jewelry for. See how easy it is to turn new objects into ones that appear aged and where to go to find vintage treasures to use in your works. Combine vintage elements with new materials to create striking pieces with both form and function. Pamper yourself or o

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440308253
Format: paperback
Size: 8.25 x 10.875
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category: Jewelry

Description:

At its core, Journal Spilling is about incorporating journaling and art making into daily life, all the while encouraging a carefree, non-judgmental approach. In addition to step-by-step instruction for getting started in 25 media techniques (watercolor, resist, ink, transfers and more), you will be guided through exercises to help with writing. The exercises are broken down into accessible parts that can be undertaken in small bits of time and are open-ended, encouraging various paths for journaling. Let go of complete control and trust the journaling process!Check out this free excerpt from Journal Spilling: How to Create Your First Watercolor Paint Journal Page!

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ISBN: 9781440314629
Format:
Size: 52 MB
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category:

Description:

At its core, Journal Spilling is about incorporating journaling and art making into daily life, all the while encouraging a carefree, non-judgmental approach. In addition to step-by-step instruction for getting started in 25 media techniques (watercolor, resist, ink, transfers and more!), you will be guided through exercises to help with writing. The exercises are broken down into accessible parts that can be undertaken in small bits of time and are open-ended, encouraging various paths for journaling. Let go of complete control and trust the journaling process!Check out this free excerpt from Journal Spilling: How to Create Your First Watercolor Paint Journal Page!

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781600613197
Format: paperback
Size: 10.875 x 8.25
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category:

Description:

This book answers questions that every crafter ponders: What is creativity anyway? Where do ideas come from? How do successful artists get started? How do you know when a piece is finished?Creativity is different for everyone, and Living the Creative Life offers a wide range of insights from 15 well-known and admired full-time artists, including: Linda Woods (art journaler and author of Visual Chronicles and Journal Revolution), Michael DeMeng (mixed-media assemblage artist and author of Secrets of Rusty Things), Melissa Zink (New Mexican mixed-media artist and bronze sculptor), James Michael Starr (collage and assemblage artist), Scott Radke (puppet maker) and many others. Colorful and engaging artwork fills the pages alongside the chronicles of artistic awakenings, creative techniques, inspired strategies, unique ways of thinking, and high-energy brainstorms you would learn at retreat workshops.Full of been-there, can-sympathize-with-that, have-you-thought-about-trying-this stories a

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440313370
Format:
Size: 95 MB
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category:

Description:

This book answers questions that every crafter ponders: What is creativity anyway? Where do ideas come from? How do successful artists get started? How do you know when a piece is finished? Creativity is different for everyone, and Living the Creative Life offers a wide range of insights from 15 well-known and admired full-time artists, including: Linda Woods (art journaler and author of Visual Chronicles and the forthcoming Journal Revolution), Michael DeMeng (mixed-media assemblage artist and author of the Secrets of Rusty Things), Melissa Zink (New Mexican mixed-media artist and bronze sculptor), James Michael Starr (collage and assemblage artist), Scott Radke (puppet maker) and many others. Colorful and engaging artwork fills the pages alongside the chronicles of artistic awakenings, creative techniques, inspired strategies, unique ways of thinking, and high-energy brainstorms you would learn from at retreat workshops and buy work from online. Full of been-there, can-sympathize-wit

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781581809947
Format: paperback
Size: 8 x 8
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category:

Description:

It's all about the jewelry, dah-ling! Designer Fernando Dasilva puts the spotlight on high fashion with necklaces, bracelets and earrings that exude elegance and radiate haute couture. Drawing inspiration from vibrant color palettes, 80s art deco and fashion-forward findings, these pieces won't just enhance your wardrobe—they'll make it! 25 designer projects that fuse popular findings, such as crystals, gemstones and heavy chain, with unique and exotic elements, such as sponge beads, puzzle beads and crystal yarn. 15 fashion sketches show you not just how to wear the pieces but totally rock them. Pair these daring pieces with an outfit that's already in your closet with easy-wear tips. Helpful techniques and designer tips make it easy to create funky, fashionable and fabulous pieces! Create your own collection of glamorous pieces, and walk (and rock) your own runway!

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ISBN: 9781440314070
Format:
Size: 11 MB
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Beading
Sub Category: Inspiration & Creativity

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ISBN: 9781581807561
Format:
Size: 11 x 8.5
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
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Description:

Creating a green and healthy home might seem like an overwhelming task at times. Practically Green takes the practical approach to mindful living: Start small and go from there! Author Micaela Preston takes the guesswork out of green living by helping you make smart healthy choices for your family without spending tedious hours researching the pros and cons of all the products available on the market today. In Practically Green you'll find: Simple copy-and-clip guides that make it easy to buy smart At-a-glance charts and lists that break down complicated information in an easy-to-understand manner 30+ DIY projects and ideas for making-it-green yourself, including instructions for making all-natural body care products, simple sewing projects and much more

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ISBN: 9781440316043
Format:
Size: 10 MB
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category:

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Meaning in life is made, not found. In a raw-art journal, you don't need to know how to draw; you don't need to know how to write well. You don't need worry about messing up techniques you've never attempted before inside your raw-art journal. You just need to be you because raw art is you, and it thrives on creative play, on experimentation and even on making mistakes. Raw Art Journaling will teach you how to embrace your art, confront negative self-talk (a.k.a., your gremlin) and make meaning with your words and with your art. Inside Raw Art Journaling you'll discover how to: Write meaningful thoughts with a single sentence Create thought-provoking poems through found poetry Uncover images hidden in your photos Make personal meaning with the simplest of lines Finally feel free to make mistakes Use clever techniques to keep your secrets secret Quiet your gremlin, grab your permission slip (it's on page 19) and start making meaning in your own raw-art journal today.Check out this free

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440308550
Format: paperback
Size: 10 x 8
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category: Scrapbooking

Description:

A must-have for continuous scrapbooking inspiration! May Flaum has brought all your favorite and up-and-coming scrapbook bloggers together in Scrapbook Workshop. Whether or not you follow blogs, this collection will serve as an idea book filled with projects and techniques you'll use again and again. If you're new to scrapbooking, this book will share not only ideas but also introduce you to people to watch and follow for continued inspiration. And for those experienced or blog-savvy scrapbookers, you will find fresh ideas from favorite bloggers, as well as new outlets to check out and people to watch. Scrapbook Workshop offers— 30 Fabulous Techniques: While free layout inspiration is readily available online, this book focuses on techniques. The techniques are as diverse as the wide array of scrapbook bloggers that May has gathered here. Over 60 Pieces of Art: With plenty of variety from the 26 contributors, each bringing their own flair to Scrapbook Workshop. From the messier t

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ISBN: 9781599632797
Format:
Size: 25 MB
Manufacturer: Memory Makers Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category: Scrapbooking

Description:

Find your artistic wings through inspiration and techniques that will make your creative spirit soar! You'll learn, step-by-step, 28 of the author's and contributing artists' favorite mixed-media techniques and ways that they can be applied to your own personal artwork. Through art you'll face old fears, let the truth speak, honor memories, and more. Along the way, be inspired by thoughtful prompts, meaningful quotes, and stunning visual imagery.

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ISBN: 9781440313165
Format:
Size: 42 MB
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category:

Description:

Available August 2008 Find your artistic wings through inspiration and techniques that will make your creative spirit soar! You'll learn, step-by-step, 28 of the author's and contributing artists' favorite mixed-media techniques and ways that they can be applied to your own personal artwork. Through art you'll face old fears, let the truth speak, honor memories, and more. Along the way, be inspired by thoughtful prompts, meaningful quotes, and stunning visual imagery.

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781600610820
Format: paperback
Size: 10 x 8
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category:

Description:

Make your mark your way! Every artist seeks to stand apart from the crowd. But how? Let author Carmen Torbus inspire you to new creative highs in this collection of hands-on techniques and heartfelt stories from 16 artists who have worked through their own artistic struggles and stalls to emerge triumphant, with looks uniquely their own. Whether art is new to you, or you have been at it awhile and are having trouble discovering your own style, this encouraging book will guide you to experiment with different mediums, techniques and possibilities to make a mark that is exclusively yours. Inside you'll find: 17 of the artists' favorite mixed-media techniques shown step by step, with suggestions for how to make them your own Beautiful finished art illustrating how individual artists use and combine these techniques in their own work Easy worksheets to help reveal your artistic skills, strengths and preferences A quick-start guide to various mediums, mark makers and creative paraphernalia

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ISBN: 9781440315435
Format:
Size: 24 MB
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category:

Description:

Make your mark your way! Every artist seeks to stand apart from the crowd. But how? Let author Carmen Torbus inspire you to new creative highs in this collection of hands-on techniques and heartfelt stories from 16 artists who have worked through their own artistic struggles and stalls to emerge triumphant, with looks uniquely their own. Whether art is new to you, or you have been at it awhile and are having trouble discovering your own style, this encouraging book will guide you to experiment with different mediums, techniques and possibilities to make a mark that is exclusively yours. Inside you'll find: 17 of the artists' favorite mixed-media techniques shown step by step, with suggestions for how to make them your own Beautiful finished art illustrating how individual artists use and combine these techniques in their own work Easy worksheets to help reveal your artistic skills, strengths and preferences A quick-start guide to various mediums, mark makers and creative paraphernalia

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440308161
Format: paperback
Size: 10 x 8
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category:

Description:

Discover your inner artistic motivation and how it can fit perfectly with your busy life and family in The Artistic Mother. Creating meaningful art can be difficult with the hectic schedule many of us maintain, learn to overcome these challenges and make art an important aspect of your life. Shona Cole offers practical advice and planning tools to help you along the way as she inspires the creative soul in each mother. Discover within the pages- artist spotlights, a weekly action plan of any medium, tips on creating time and space in your life and a solid overview of the best-loved arts including poetry, photography and mixed media. The second half of the book contains the Artist's Workshop, a 12-week course that brings teaches you how to bring creativity back into your life.

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ISBN: 9781440309588
Format:
Size: 25 MB
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category:

Description:

Discover your inner artistic motivation and how it can fit perfectly with your busy life and family in The Artistic Mother. Creating meaningful art can be difficult with the hectic schedule many of us maintain, learn to overcome these challenges and make art an important aspect of your life. Shona Cole offers practical advice and planning tools to help you along the way as she inspires the creative soul in each mother. Discover within the pages- artist spotlights, a weekly action plan of any medium, tips on creating time and space in your life and a solid overview of the best-loved arts including poetry, photography and mixed media. The second half of the book contains the Artist's Workshop, a 12-week course that brings teaches you how to bring creativity back into your life.Check Out This Free Excerpt From The Artistic Mother: How to Use Fabric, Ribbons and Other Items to Create a Vision Statement Banner!

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781600613487
Format: paperback
Size: 8.25 x 10.875
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category:

Description:

The Creative Process lllustrated represents a rare and remarkable look at the minds that fuel the ad industry. To capture the idea-generation process, the author's created a process canvas and questionnaire that helps creatives capture their process on paper. The book includes the 30 best-mapped processes. Additionally, each contributor profile includes samples of their most famous campaigns and details of their professional accomplishments. This book represents a rare and remarkable look into the creative process of the top minds in advertising, and answers the question, How are big ideas born?

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781600619601
Format: paperback
Size: 12 x 9
Manufacturer: HOW Design
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category:

Description:

Do you dream of selling your art or getting paid to teach others the craft that you love? If you're ready to stop dreaming and start making it happen, this book will show you how. Rubber stamp and polymer clay artist Sandra McCall has been creatively self-employed for more than fifteen years. She has a lot of valuable information and firsthand experience that can help you make a living doing what you love. In this book, she is joined by a group of fantastic artists who share their insights and anecdotes about building a successful crafting business. The Savvy Crafter's Guide to Success is a down-to-earth, artist-to-artist manual that covers a little bit about a whole lot to get you started making money with your crafts: getting noticed, getting gigs writing for crafting magazines, building a reputation as a teacher . . . right down to the practicalities of buying supplies wholesale and keeping tax records. It walks you through both the personal and business aspects of a career in craft

Condition: new
ISBN: 9781440227868
Format:
Size: 13 MB
Manufacturer: North Light Books
Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category: Jewelry

Description:

Join over 20 designers as they share their ideas for heartfelt and meaningful journaling. Take a glimpse into real, personal scrapbook pages created straight from the heart. Find simple as well as elaborate tips for diving deep into your heart in order to put the perfect words and stories onto your pages. Learn how to bring your pages to life and to ensure that your stories live on long after you're gone.

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ISBN: 9781892326157
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Category: Inspiration & Creativity
Sub Category: Sale