Author: Marthe Jocely
Publisher: Tundra Book
Keywords: ready, books, autumn, tundra
Number of Pages: 16
Published: 2008-04-08
List price: $7.95
ISBN-10: 088776861X
ISBN-13: 9780887768613

What am I going to wear? The question that diverts us all is first presented in the toddler years when the mastery of getting dressed is a triumph and opinions about clothing are emphatic. These four board books illustrated by collage-artist Marthe Jocelyn are a unique tribute to the colors, textures, and patterns that make clothes a child’s favorite pastime.Ready for Autumn displays a full wardrobe, introducing lovely words like turtleneck and galoshes, and allowing even the very young reader to be an expert on what should be worn next season.

Author: Marthe Jocely
Publisher: Tundra Book
Keywords: ready, books, summer, tundra
Number of Pages: 16
Published: 2008-04-08
List price: $7.95
ISBN-10: 0887768601
ISBN-13: 9780887768606

What am I going to wear? The question that diverts us all is first presented in the toddler years when the mastery of getting dressed is a triumph and opinions about clothing are emphatic. These four board books illustrated by collage-artist Marthe Jocelyn are a unique tribute to the colors, textures, and patterns that make clothes a child’s favorite pastime.Ready for Summer displays a full wardrobe, introducing lovely words like turtleneck and galoshes, and allowing even the very young reader to be an expert on what should be worn next season.

Author: Marthe Le Va
Publisher: Lark Book
Keywords: jewelry, techniques, lark, book, simple, creative, found, objects, fabulous, projects
Number of Pages: 160
Published: 2007-03-01
List price: $14.95
ISBN-10: 1600591337
ISBN-13: 9781600591334

After exploring the exquisite ideas and 35 projects showcased in this one-of-a-kind jewelry collection, you’ll never look at “found items” the same way again. There are countless suggestions for recycling everyday objects, from electrical wire to soda cans, and uncovering their vast potential for beauty. Begin by examining various metal types and forms, and the techniques for shaping and cold-connecting them. Select from a range of surface finishing treatments, and find out about special skills often used for working with stones, shells, plastic, wood, and bone. The wildly creative piece

Author: Marthe Le Van
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: stencil
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 2009-01-06
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 160059252X
ISBN-13: 9781600592522

Bold silhouettes are bursting out all over, enlivening everything from home furnishings and gift items to fashion and accessories. They look fabulous—and stenciling is a simple, wonderful way to achieve that exciting graphic style. Not only does this refreshingly modern book provide boundless inspiration and instruction on the craft, but it actually includes 28 removable acetate and laser-cut stencils to use on everything from t-shirts to pillows.Beginners will learn how to apply the stencils to diverse surfaces, working with materials ranging from paint and ink to spray, etching cream, and

Author: Marthe Le Van
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: gathered, amp, frayed, stuffed, sewn, jewels, jewelry, stitched
Number of Pages: 144
Published: 2009-05-05
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 1600592481
ISBN-13: 9781600592485

From our beloved baby “blankie” to the cozy sweater that warms us, fabric touches us at every stage of life. So it’s no surprise that today’s crafters love to work with it...and that we love to accessorize with it. Stitched Jewels presents 25 exquisite projects incorporating cloth, textiles, and other materials, all created by top designers. Because the craft involves such a wonderfully wide selection of techniques, these artists can all show off their diverse backgrounds: Ellen Gerritse constructs an ornate leaf neckpiece from bright mesh swatches; Deborah Boschert layers circles of c

Author: Marthe Le Van
Publisher: Lark Books
Keywords: jewelry, techniques, classes, master, penland, book
Number of Pages: 232
Published: 2005-10-01
List price: $34.95
ISBN-10: 1579906982
ISBN-13: 9781579906986

For 75 years, the Penland School has attracted the greatest minds in crafting, and now its artists have created a real jewel of a collection. From the premier academy for fine crafting comes a third showstopper: a splendidly photographed guide that offers a combination of how-to manual, gorgeous coffee table book, and reflective essays. On breathtaking display are the skills and works of 10 contemporary jewelers who have taught at the school; each artist possesses a special expertise that makes him or her a leader in the field. From John Cogswell’s handsome forged metal to Heather White&

Author: Marthe Jocelyn
Publisher: Tundra Books
Keywords: ready, books, spring, tundra
Number of Pages: 16
Published: 2008-04-08
List price: $7.95
ISBN-10: 0887768490
ISBN-13: 9780887768491

What am I going to wear? The question that diverts us all is first presented in the toddler years when the mastery of getting dressed is a triumph and opinions about clothing are emphatic. These four board books illustrated by collage-artist Marthe Jocelyn are a unique tribute to the colors, textures, and patterns that make clothes a child’s favorite pastime.Ready for Spring displays a full wardrobe, introducing lovely words like turtleneck and galoshes, and allowing even the very young reader to be an expert on what should be worn next season.