Designer Cards & Tags with Anna Griffin

Designer Cards & Tags with Anna Griffin
Author: Anna Griffin
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2005
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781402720048

Renowned for her fabulous decorative papers, Anna Griffin lends her design expertise to beautiful card and gift tag projects. Gatefolds, dimensional motifs, scalloped borders, embossed embellishments, die- cut frames, and artfully mixed and matched patterns are among the special touches that set Griffin's cards apart from others.

Designer Scrapbooks with Anna Griffin

Designer Scrapbooks with Anna Griffin
Author: Anna Griffin
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2004
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781402710292

She’s a scrapbooking celebrity, and now Anna Griffin, the well-known designer of stationery, invitations, and decorative papers, shares her ideas and insights with all crafters. Every image in this colorful compilation was inspired by cherished family traditions and the personal stories Anna has collected from scrapbookers everywhere; and every layout features a unique technique, embellishment, and palette to make it truly celebratory. From birthday traditions (such as a beautiful “strawberry pink” cake page in honor of Anna’s mother) to family vacation postcards, there’s something special for every occasion. The many memorable moments so beautifully commemorated include Easter (tabs reveal hidden photos), weddings (with a folded pocket for keeping love letters), and New Year’s “champagne wishes.”

Passport to Beauty

Passport to Beauty
Author: Shalini Vadhera
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2006-05-02
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1429973994

Throughout the world, every country has age-old, time-tested secrets that women use for looking and feeling beautiful. Shalini Vadhera, celebrity make-up artist and internationally recognized beauty expert takes you on an adventure -- to Europe, Asia, Africa, the United States, South America, Australia and beyond - revealing secrets for luxurious hair, glowing skin, and more. Passport to Beauty features unique, yet simple beauty tips and techniques as well as instructions for creating cleansing masks, exfoliation blends, and moisturizers for hair and body. Learn how women around the world stay beautiful: · turn back the hands of time with a white clay mask like Australian beauties do · refresh your complexion with white tea – an ancient Chinese anti-aging secret · use coconut oil for glossy, shimmering hair as South Asian women have done for centuries A beauty treatment and make-over with an exotic flair is only as far away as your local grocery store – learn how to unleash the beatifying power of yogurt, lemon, olive oil, honey, and other surprising ingredients. Additionally, Shalini Vadhera will introduce you to the secrets of spices, natural remedies, and spa treatments from around the globe. And once you've got your skin and hair looking wonderful, Shalini Vadhera dips into her bag of international beauty tricks and reveals a multitude of techniques for selecting and applying make-up and always looking your absolute best. No matter your latitude or longitude on the globe, by using the information in this book you can truly become a global goddess!

What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy. Second Edition

What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy. Second Edition
Author: James Paul Gee
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2014-12-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1466886420

Cognitive Development in a Digital Age James Paul Gee begins his classic book with "I want to talk about video games–yes, even violent video games–and say some positive things about them." With this simple but explosive statement, one of America's most well-respected educators looks seriously at the good that can come from playing video games. This revised edition expands beyond mere gaming, introducing readers to fresh perspectives based on games like World of Warcraft and Half-Life 2. It delves deeper into cognitive development, discussing how video games can shape our understanding of the world. An undisputed must-read for those interested in the intersection of education, technology, and pop culture, What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy challenges traditional norms, examines the educational potential of video games, and opens up a discussion on the far-reaching impacts of this ubiquitous aspect of modern life.

Pockets, Pull-Outs, and Hiding Places

Pockets, Pull-Outs, and Hiding Places
Author: Jenn Mason
Publisher:
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2005
Genre: Altered books
ISBN: 9781610580069

More and more scrapbookers and paper artists are seeking clever ways to make their albums and paper projects more interesting and three-dimensional. One of the most exciting ways of accomplishing this is by adding interactive elements, such as doors that open and reveal hidden layers, and envelopes and pockets that hold secret text, personal letters, or special photos. Pockets, Pull Outs and Hiding Places: A Guide to Interactive Scrapbooking, Memory Art and Paper Art teaches the paper engineering techniques for making three dimensional and interactive ôpaper toolsö such as vellum pockets, hinged doors that reveal mini booklets underneath. These tools are applicable to scrapbookers, memory, and paper artists at any level of experience. The tools are also adjustable enough to be used in any style of work.

Sew Beautiful Quilted Bags

Sew Beautiful Quilted Bags
Author: Akemi Shibata
Publisher:
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2018-06-18
Genre: Handbags
ISBN: 9781782216308

In Sew Beautiful Quilted Bags, Japanese quilt artist Akemi Shibata combines elegant yarn-dyed fabrics with colour prints to demonstrate her signature patchwork style. With an astounding 28 hand-quilted designs, you'll discover a trove of unique bags to make in all shapes and sizes including purses, pouches, shoulder bags, backpacks, sewing cases, cross-body bags, totes and more! Learn how to incorporate multiple techniques into the same project to create sophisticated, multifaceted designs featuring patchwork, applique, embroidery, beadwork and hand quilting. Full of ingenious Japanese construction methods, you'll learn how to create beautifully finished bags that can be considered works of art.

The Cardmaker's Workbook

The Cardmaker's Workbook
Author: Jenn Mason
Publisher: Quarry Books
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2008-05-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1610599055

The most complete volume on card making available The Cardmaker's Workbook is the only book on cardmaking that a crafter will ever need, and is formatted in a sturdy volume that can kept on the desk and referred to again and again. The book is divided into chapters focusing on composition, color, theme, construction and inspiration. Instructions are clear but concise, making room for large pictures and multiple variations. It has the look of a designer's notebook with sketches and templates that show different card formats. Unlike other cardmaking books available that are occasion driven or aren't stylized, The Cardmaker's Workbook provides an inspiring and hands-on tool for paper addicts to use to expand their skills and stretch their imagination. The designs cover many different styles, from detailed multi-layered beauties to simple cards that can be quickly made and given as a set of stationery.

Card-Making Techniques from A to Z

Card-Making Techniques from A to Z
Author: Jeanette Robertson
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2008-03
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1402753756

Learning paper-crafting techniques to make one-of-a-kind cards has never been simpler or more fun. Each letter of the alphabet represents a different technique, from Appliqués to Zigzags, that you can master while creating an orginal project. You'll be able to fashion the perfect card for every occasion and special person in your life.--From publisher description.