Steampunk Softies

Author: Sarah Skeate
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 1449406009
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 85

Book Description
One thing that defines the steampunk movement is the artistic nature of its followers. From the creation of eye-catching costumes to the aesthetic update of already existing technology, few movements encourage being handy as much as the steampunk movement does. The creations in this book will speak to the inventive soul of steampunk enthusiasts who frequent an array of blogs, online magazines, fan sites, and fantasy/role-playing conventions. Steampunk Softies contains patterns, photos, and illustrated instructions for eight cleverly designed plush dolls. While the instructions are easy enough for a new crafter to follow, they contain enough steps to keep even a steampunk craft-master interested. The book even contains tips for how to distress fabrics and materials to give the dolls an extra aged appeal.

Steampunk

Author: Claire Nally
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1350113204
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 304

Book Description
What is steampunk? Fashion craze, literary genre, lifestyle - or all of the above? Playing with the scientific innovations and aesthetics of the Victorian era, steampunk creatively warps history and presents an alternative future, imagined from a nineteenth-century perspective. In her interdisciplinary book, Claire Nally delves into this contemporary subculture, explaining how the fashion, music, visual culture, literature and politics of steampunk intersect with theories of gender and sexuality. Exploring and occasionally critiquing the ways in which gender functions in the movement, she addresses a range of different issues, including the controversial trope of the Victorian asylum; gender and the graphic novel; the legacies of colonialism; science and the role of Ada Lovelace as a feminist steampunk icon. Drawing upon interviews, theoretical readings and textual analysis, Nally asks: why are steampunks fascinated by our Victorian heritage, and what strategies do they use to reinvent history in the present?

Crafting with Cat Hair

Author: Kaori Tsutaya
Publisher: Quirk Books
ISBN: 1594746893
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 102

Book Description
Got fur balls? Are your favorite sweaters covered with cat hair? Do you love to make quirky and one-of-a-kind crafting projects? If so, then it’s time to throw away your lint roller and curl up with your kitty! Crafting with Cat Hair shows readers how to transform stray clumps of fur into soft and adorable handicrafts. From kitty tote bags and finger puppets to fluffy cat toys, picture frames, and more, these projects are cat-friendly, eco-friendly, and require no special equipment or training. You can make most of these projects in under an hour—with a little help, of course, from your feline friends!

Zombie Felties

Author: Nicola Tedman
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 1449418627
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
Nicola Tedman and Sarah Skeate awaken their inner George A. Romero and focus their creative attention on the malleable, fuzzy softness of felt inside Zombie Felties: How to Raise 16 Gruesome Felt Creatures from the Undead. Inside, crafters will find instructions for more than 15 zombie creatures, including a Romero-esque Day of the Dead Zombie. Additional Zombie Feltie projects include: * Zombie Bride * Zombie Puppy * Vampire Zombie * Zombie Bunny * Folklore Zombie * Zombie Surfer, and more! With only the most basic of sewing skills, crafters can raise their own macabre multitude of Zombie Feltie creations from the undead with an average construction time of less than one hour per pattern. Each design includes a full-color photograph of the finished project, as well as an illustrated, instructional overview, pattern diagrams, and a convenient list of everything needed to complete the project. Zombie Feltie friends can be customized with limitless embellishments and they make great Halloween decorations, party favors, finger puppets, key rings, and even mobile phone mascots. Get ready to shudder as you stitch!

Zodiac Felties

Author: Nicola Tedman
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 1449422152
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 299

Book Description
From the authors of the sensational Zombie Felties and Steampunk Softies comes Zodiac Felties a craft book for creating felties representing each of the twelve astrological signs plus four planetary figures--Mars, Venus, the sun, and the moon. These cute and creative felties make perfect gifts for friends and loved ones, so the book also includes a template you can copy and fold into a beautiful card to present to someone along with your creation.

Playing with Books

Author: Jason Thompson
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN: 1616738588
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 153

Book Description
A guide to repurposing used books and pages into unique, accessible art projects—the perfect gift for artists, crafters and book lovers. In these pages, Jason Thompson has curated an extensive and artistic range of both achievable upcycled crafts made from books and book pages and an amazing gallery that contains thought-provoking and beautiful works that transform books into art. The content encompasses a wide range of techniques and step-by-step projects that deconstruct and rebuild books and their parts into unique, recycled objects. The book combines in equal measure bookbinding, woodworking, paper crafting, origami, and textile and decorative arts techniques, along with a healthy dose of experimentation and fun. The beautiful high-end presentation and stunning photography make this book a delightful, must-have volume for any book-loving artist or art-loving book collector.

Color and Reveal: Animals

Author: Editors of Thunder Bay Press
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1667200461
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
This is no ordinary coloring book—each relaxing scene contains a hidden image of an animal that emerges only after you’ve colored it in! Hidden in each of the 20 lovely color-by-number puzzles is an image of an animal, creatively illustrated out of abstract patterns, flowers, leaves, and other nature-inspired shapes. As you take your time coloring each section of the puzzle, the animal will slowly emerge on the page, delighting colorists of all ages. Each puzzle page is perforated, so you can remove it from the book and hang your creation on the wall when you’re done.

Adventures in Needlework

Author: Jessica Aldred
Publisher: GMC Publications
ISBN: 9781861088956
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This is a book of bright and funky designs that shows how stitching has become seriously stylish. The unique projects bridge the gap between craft & interior design and progress in difficulty throughout. These UK authors have produced a stunning book that will appeal to both beginning and experienced stitchers.

Wild and Wonderful Fleece Animals

Author: Linda Carr
Publisher: Creative Publishing international
ISBN: 1610590163
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 113

Book Description
Follow easy step-by-step instructions to make a range of cuddly fleece creatures to keep or give away. A link to the patterns and templates is included in the book. Fleece is soft, warm, easy to work with, and simple to sew-requiring no lining or edge-finishing. Even brand-new sewers can make the perfect gift in a weekend, or less! From Simon Snake and Peter Panda to Hanna Horse and Cindy Centipede, each of the 20 animals is featured in a full-size photograph, along with a variation in one or more colors or sizes. There are easy-to-follow line drawings and step-by-step text instruction for construction and assembly of each one. Linda adds her own creative touches to each of the simple shapes-decorative trims, bright appliques, and quick, secure closures.

Art Lab for Kids

Author: Susan Schwake
Publisher:
ISBN: 1592537650
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 145

Book Description
A refreshing source of ideas for creating fine art with children, Art Lab for Kids encourages the artist's own voice, marks, and style.