May Day Baskets Crafts
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Classroom Activity Baskets – Set of 6 $35.99 These washable classroom activity baskets with reinforced handles are ideal for sorting and organizing school supplies and art materials. Mesh design allows easy identification of contents for children and teachers. Vented air circulation prevents mold. |
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Creative Careers in Crafts $3.95 Profiling nearly 50 professionals from every area of the craft industry, this comprehensive career resource is for anyone seeking to pursue a creative career full-time or on the side. Written by a market-savvy crafts career advisor, this book provides valuable tips on how to make the transition from a normal day job to a dream craft career, and includes a unique section for young craftspeople and their parents. Organized by type of material-clay, fiber, metal, glass, and wood-each section informs through an enticing mix of inspirational profiles, an introduction to each medium, and information on where to find education and professional support. Subgenres of each craft are detailed-fiber art, for example, branches out into baskets, beads, book arts, dolls, quilts, wearables, weaving, and yarn. With a history of the crafts, cutting-edge industry surveys, and self-help planning tools, this book will empower beginning crafters and inspire seasoned crafters to turn their creative talents into a successful occupation. – Offers peer advice from nearly 50 experienced craftspeople – Offers an eclectic mix of inspirational job profiles – Advertising to include "The Crafts Report" and "American Crafts" |
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Woman’s Day Crafts for the Home by Woman’s Day editors Edition ILL, 0 $11.49 Woman’s Day Crafts for the Home. Woman’s Day editors |
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Day of the Dead Crafts (Paperback) $26.31 Celebrated on November 1 and 2, Day of the Dead honors the memory of departed souls, welcoming them back to celebrate the best of life. Families decorate grave sites with marigolds and set up stunning altars. Streets flutter with paper banners. Store windows glisten with sugar skulls. Skeleton figures grin rakishly from every corner. Day of the Dead Crafts is filled with dozens of terrific projects that allow you to participate in the excitement of the holiday while expressing your own creativity. You`ll enjoy showcasing these unique, fun, and meaningful projects throughout the year. Inside you`ll find step-by-step instructions, ideas, and inspiration for a wide range of projects, including: Calaveras, those comical and clever skeleton figures caught in the act of enjoying life`s favorite activities Masks and skulls made from paper mache, gourds, and even sugar A meaningful and artistic ofrenda, or altar, to honor those who have passed Necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and more to wear day or night Pieces guaranteed to liven up any decor Colorful, whimsical, and often dramatic, Day of the Dead art is steeped in rich history and symbolism. The projects in Day of the Dead Crafts honor the traditional, while taking advantage of today`s materials for a fresh and exciting twist. |
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Fun-To-Make Crafts for Every Day $11.93 This is where you can learn how to make a homemade Mother’s Day gift and a fantastic piece of jewelry, a crazy critter and a terrific toy. The crafts featured in this all-encompassing book employ easy-to-find materials that can be put to good use to create fun projects for everyone and for every season. With 150 easy-to-make crafts, complete with easy-to-follow directions and full-color photographs, there are sure to be crafts for every interest and crafting ability. Kids and adults alike will find hours of fun awaiting them on each page. |
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The Crafts of Mexico $13.98 Crafts of Mexico is a visual celebration of Mexican crafts, presenting page after page of full-color photographs alongside essays by leading art historians, interviews with and profiles of leading craftspeople, and appreciations by leading writers. The section on ceramics looks at the famous Talavera work from the colonial city of Puebla, and the fantastical creations of Tonala and Metepec; detailed examinations of Mexican textiles, from Chiapas and Oaxaca, include histories of the weavings and a study of the symbolism in the patterns plus a special section on shawls. Basket weaving focuses on the well-known Seri baskets from Northern Mexico; tinwork spans from folk figures to cathedral altars; lacquerwork takes an in-depth look at Mexico’s adoption of this traditionally Asian craft; and much, much more. Beautifully illustrated, Crafts of Mexico is sure to become the authorative work. |
