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.

Author: Marthe Jocelyn
Publisher: Ember
Keywords: folly
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2011-05-10
List price: $8.99
ISBN-10: 0375855432
ISBN-13: 9780375855436

Three fates intertwine in this moving and passionate love story set in Victorian London. Mary Finn: country girl, maid to a lord in LondonCaden Tucker: liar, scoundrel, and heart’s delightJames Nelligan: age six, tossed into a herd of boysWhen Mary Finn falls into the arms of handsome Caden Tucker, their frolic changes the course of her life. What possesses her? She’s been a girl of common sense until now. Mary’s tale alternates with that of young James Nelligan, a new boy in an enormous foundling home.In Folly, Marthe Jocelyn’s breathtaking command of language, detail

Author: Marthe Jocelyn
Publisher: Tundra Books
Keywords: eats
Number of Pages: 24
Published: 2007-09-11
List price: $15.95
ISBN-10: 0887768202
ISBN-13: 9780887768200

With a fresh cast of animal characters — and what they eat — the creative team of Marthe Jocelyn and Tom Slaughter has produced another work in their award-winning series for very young book and art lovers. Marthe Jocelyn’s simple concept of matching creatures — familiar and unusual — with their favorite foods is brought to life by the sparkling colors and masterfully cut paper shapes of Tom Slaughter’s illustrations; a first taste of modern art. And the surprise final picture makes a satisfying dessert.Previous titles have received acclaim from Japan to Denmark, from France to Me

Author: Marthe Jocelyn
Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books
Keywords: folly
Number of Pages: 256
Published: 2010-05-11
List price: $15.99
ISBN-10: 0385738463
ISBN-13: 9780385738460

Three fates intertwine in this moving and passionate love story set in Victorian London. Mary Finn: country girl, maid to a lord in LondonCaden Tucker: liar, scoundrel, and heart’s delightJames Nelligan: age six, tossed into a herd of boysWhen Mary Finn falls into the arms of handsome Caden Tucker, their frolic changes the course of her life. What possesses her? She’s been a girl of common sense until now. Mary’s tale alternates with that of young James Nelligan, a new boy in an enormous foundling home.In Folly, Marthe Jocelyn’s breathtaking command of language, detail

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