Lucy Painter – författare

Over the centuries, diverse traditions of paperworking have been developed all around the world. This book has gathered together over 125 papercraft projects for making at home, from paper construction projects to exquisite examples of decoupage, papier mache, paper cutting and collage. Projects include silhouettes, mirror frames, lampshades, screens, Christmas decorations, stationery, greetings cards, gift wraps, treasure boxes, children's toys, trays, ornaments, vases, plates and mobiles. A comprehensive section at the beginning of the book describes all the materials and equipment you will need, as well as essential paperworking techniques.

Fun activities that kids will love, with magic tricks, food to cook, plants to grow and games to play - with 1000 step-by-step photos!

This book is a comprehensive guide to traditional and modern craft techniques, illustrated with over 2000 colour photographs. Explore the possibilities of a wide range of skills: from papercrafts to stencilling and stamping; from machine embroidery to applique, patchwork and cross stitch; from modelling with polymer clay and salt dough to simple woodwork; from wire and tinwork to decorating ceramics and glass. Designed by talented contemporary craft artists, the 300 projects in this book range from delightful gifts to practical yet beautiful objects for today's homes. Create your own papier-mache sunburst bowl or crackle-glazed cupid print; stencilled sprig curtain or decoupage rose eggs; silver moth scarf or seashell beach bag; appliqued sunflower card or star patchwork sachet; salt dough star frame or Shaker hand; wooden Amish sewing box or punched metal frame; Japanese glass vase or majolica-style tiles.