Make decorative, simple do-it-yourself projects with this friendly guide to paper crafting. You and your family will love to spend hours making beautiful paper art, jewelry, and decorations with All Things Paper. This easy paper crafts book comes with simple-to-follow instructions and detailed photos that show you how to create colorful and impressive art objects to display at home--many of which have practical uses. It is a great book for experienced paper craft hobbyists looking for new ideas or for new folders who want to learn paper crafts from experts. Projects in this papercrafting book include: Candle Luminaries Citrus Slice Coasters Mysterious Stationery Box Everyday Tote Bag Silver Orb Pendant Fine Paper Yarn Necklace Wedding Cake Card Perfect Journey Journal And many more… All the projects in this book are designed by noted paper crafters like Benjamin John Coleman, Patricia Zapata, and Richela Fabian Morgan. They have all been creating amazing objects with paper for many years. Whether you're a beginner or have been paper crafting for many years, you're bound to find something you'll love in All Things Paper. Soon you will be on your way to creating your own designs and paper art.

Though the Japanese art of paper folding is an ancient tradition, it still delights young and old today. This second volume of Christmas origami projects will appeal to all. Using colored paper or even recycled wrapping paper, readers will be able to make decorations and even small gifts for friends and family. Each high-interest project is accompanied by thoughtful text that explains the significance of the symbols and objects associated with the Christmas holiday. Step-by-step instructions and labeled illustrations guide budding artists as they make reindeer, wreaths, and more.

This text meshes the Japanese art of paper folding with the Western tradition of handmade Christmas decorations.

Provides techniques for creating origami Christmas decorations, including a tree, angel, candle flame, and stocking.

This how-to-guide--complete with clearly illustrated folding diagrams and simple directions--makes it easy to add a personal touch to your holidays with handmade ornaments and other decorations. In no time at all you'll be trimming a Christmas tree with bright origami stars, candy canes, and other traditional ornaments, and decorating rooms with paper stockings, colorful Santas, and little gift boxes. Ideal for children but equally appropriate for beginning paperfolders of all ages, this excellent introduction to origami takes you step-by-step through twenty-eight festive projects.

TLC’s While You Were Out top designer Mark Montano’s wildly anticipated follow-up to The Big-Ass Book of Crafts features more than 300 easy and fun crafts, with tips and tricks for quirky projects to make at home. Searching for crafty inspiration? Eager to try some new techniques? Need some more junk for your trunk? Well, look no further! In this cheeky sequel, Mark Montano picks up where his wildly popular The Big-Ass Book of Crafts left off, with even more spectacular—and easy-to-make—projects sure to satisfy crafters of all skill levels. Turn colorful ribbons into a show-stopping scarf. Transform old cargo pants into a kick-ass carryall. A high-drama neckpiece made out of zippers? Absolutely. Along with a host of other wearable wonders, this exciting all-new volume includes sections such as Pillow Talk (fun, comfy, and made from the most surprising materials), Letter Perfect (cool designs to pop into the mailbox nearest you), Hey, I Could Use That (make a big statement with little things from magnets to nail polish), Just Kid-ding (cheery décor made from kid-centric stuff, guaranteed to make you smile!), That’s Shoe Biz (fun fixes that give sidelined footwear and handbags a whole new life), and dozens of other ideas that are inventive, imaginative, and just plain fun. With his trademark humor and no-holds-barred approach to crafting, Mark will have you tapping into your creative soul and taking simple techniques to a whole new level in no time. We’re not talking plant-hangers and potholders here—the more than 150 handmade projects in this truly unique compendium are artistic, eye-catching, and cutting-edge, from cool brooches and earrings to ingenious belts and bags, from Bauhaus-style furniture to fishbowl lanterns, and so much more!

Celebrate Christmas with this delightfully entertaining how-to book of Christmas origami packaged with 60 sheets of origami paper in 6 striking holiday colors. Learn to make a Santa and his reindeer, a Christmas tree, a snowman, a gift box, a snowflake, Christmas Ornaments such as Balloon, Bell, Paper Chain, Flower and lots of other wonderful origami forms - guaranteed to provide hours of fun for the whole family - all in this single package.

With this handy how-to book, you can combine all the fun of paperfolding with the satisfaction of creating your own Christmas decorations. Clear directions and detailed diagrams show how to make more than 40 projects -- from simple to complex. You'll learn how to fold such traditional tree ornaments as origami candles, stockings, bells, and stars; construct a train out of paper to put under the tree, along with some cleverly folded gift boxes. You'll also be able to make a Nativity scene with Mary, the Wise Men, and Baby Jesus and create a winter wonderland with a snowman, pine trees and a Santa, accompanied by reindeer and a sleigh. Perfect for home or classroom use and appropriate for paperfolders of all ages and ability, this easy-to-follow guide offers an entertaining way to welcome in the Christmas holidays.