Lotta Jansdotter's Everyday Style

Author: Lotta Jansdotter
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9781617691744
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Photographed over the course of a year in New York, Tennessee, India, and Sweden and organised by season, Jansdotter shares her sources of inspiration and how she and her friends mix and match her key pieces while working, playing, resting, and travelling.

Open Studios with Lotta Jansdotter

Author: Lotta Jansdotter
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9780811873123
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 204

Book Description
Internationally acclaimed designer Lotta Jansdotter reinvents the craft book and reinforces her global appeal with this rare glimpse into the studios of accomplished artists, crafters, and designers around the world. Open Studios takes us on a tour through Lotta's favorite cities: Brooklyn, New York, where she lives; Stockholm, where she grew up; and Tokyo, where she has traveled extensively. Hundreds of color photographs showcase each artist's studio while personal interviews reveal how they organize their supplies, use their space, and—most importantly—where they find inspiration. The featured makers include graphic designers, photographers, ceramic artists, printers, and more—each offering a unique perspective on how to shape, decorate, and organize (or not!)a creative space.

Lilla Quilt Pattern

Author: Lotta Jansdotter
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617455725
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Inspired by her cut-paper designs, popular designer Lotta Jansdotter teamed up with best-selling author Cheryl Arkison to create this spectacular quilt. Featuring Lotta’s latest fabric line, Lilla, this beautiful quilt is built with 25 graphic and organic blocks. You can make the quilt as described, or mix and match your favorite blocks to create a personalized, improvisational masterpiece! Rotate the blocks, play with contrast, change up the colors… the possibilities are endless.

Paper, Pattern, Play

Author: Lotta Jansdotter
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1683352173
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 69

Book Description
Create stunning papercrafts like gift wrap, stationery, party decorations and more with this beautiful collection. A lifelong artist, Lotta Jansdotter has been creating patterns and motifs for fun since childhood and professionally since 1996. Her organic, playful, and timeless designs have appeared on everything from sewing and quilting fabrics to rugs, bedsheets, baby gear, dishes, and more. For Paper, Pattern, Play, Lotta happily focuses on the most basic and versatile of mediums: paper. Here she presents a colorful collection of both iconic favorites and brand-new creations. She also shares prompts and instructions for creating easy, fun, and whimsical projects, including party decorations and favors, games, gift tags, gift wrap, labels, stickers, stationery, and assorted, as Lotta likes to say, bits and bobs. The e-book edition features a link to download and print the collection’s patterns at home.

Bold & Beautiful Easy-Sew Clothes

Author: Habibe Acikgoz
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250023653
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 133

Book Description
Sew stylish separates featuring swinging silhouettes that flatter every body type. The tunics, vests, dresses, jackets, and skirts are both easy and comfortable to wear, and with one-size-fits-all construction they are easily made up and adaptable to make a look that suits you. Included are concise instructions for getting the fit right, and choosing fabrics, plus all the dressmaking basics every sewer needs to know to make up the projects in the book. Additionally, there are a variety of ideas for making the clothes your own, including how to alter the fit to suit your shape or style, or personalize your pieces with pockets, pleats, and drawstrings. - Each piece has been designed with flowing, elegant lines that skim the body, to create a bold, dramatic and very flattering silhouette. - These beautiful clothes are as easy to make as they are to wear - just print out the pattern in your size from the CD, and follow the straightforward step-by-step instructions in the book. - Illustrated guides explain all the sewing skills you need to construct each garment and give it the perfect finishing touch.

All You Need Is Paper

Author: Fifi Mandirac
Publisher: Thunder Bay Press
ISBN: 9781684128365
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Fold and create inspirational designs with the more than 200 specialty papers included in this book. Few things can touch the heart as well as a thoughtful gift or letter crafted by the giver’s own hand. With All You Need Is Paper, you’ll be able to create gorgeous and inspirational cards, notes, envelopes, decorations, and origami for loved ones. Step-by-step instructions show you how to turn the included designer papers, stickers, and labels into a variety of creations suitable for any occasion. Adding a personal touch to each design ensures that others will understand how much you care.

For the Love of Paper: Florals

Author: Lark Crafts
Publisher: For the Love of
ISBN: 9781454711223
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
Spark your creativity with gorgeous floral-inspired paper in this stunning installment in the For the Love of Paper series, complete with cards, gift wrap, tags, a notebook, and more! Whether in a lush arrangement or in a field of delicate blossoms, flowers are universally beloved--especially by artists, crafters, and other creatives. This exquisite book celebrates those natural wonders in dozens of floral-themed designs, ranging from vintage botanical drawings to sophisticated contemporary patterns from artists around the world. Explore roses, lilies of the valley, a bouquet, and much more. Every detachable page has something special to delight. Extras include: - 4 postcards - 4 notecards - 4 sheets of stickers: 1 sheet of circular stickers, 1 sheet of die-cut stickers, 1 sheet of rectangular labels, 1 sheet of washi tape - 2 sheets of gift wrap - 1 sheet of gift tags - 1 small notebook - 1 sheet of perforated bookmarks - 4 detachable posters measuring 7.5 x 10 inches - 1 poster measuring 18 x 24 inches

Cut and Fold Techniques for Promotional Materials

Author: Paul Jackson
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
ISBN: 1780675038
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Cut and Fold Techniques for Promotional Materials is a unique collection of over 40 attention-grabbing cut-and-fold designs that when printed and illustrated form memorable give-aways to promote and advertise services and products. The book provides a one-stop source for novelty promotional materials, many appearing in print for the first time. Some designs are interactive toys that turn inside out or reveal hidden faces when played with, others are more practical, offering ingenious ways to fold-up letters, brochures and posters, or to create novelty envelopes and leaflets. All the designs will enhance a message or presentation, grabbing attention in ways that simple printing can never achieve. Following the elegant, easy-to-follow style of Paul Jackson’s other titles for Laurence King, Cut and Fold Techniques for Promotional Materials is an essential resource for marketing professionals and design students, and an inspirational guide to anyone looking to enhance the presentation of their product or service.

Japanese Paper Flowers

Author: Hiromi Yamazaki
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462920594
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 101

Book Description
Learn how to bring a Japanese aesthetic into your life with these elegant works of floral art. Japanese kirigami (cut paper) flowers are delicate and beautiful examples of paper craft, but are surprisingly easy to make. This inspirational how-to guide shows you how to make 31 gorgeous designs that can virtually pass for the real thing--except they will never wilt! The sculptural quality of these flowers is an amazing and creative way to add a touch of beauty to your home, or to create low-cost decorations for a wedding, a baby shower, or any other special event. All of the most popular blossoms are represented here, including: 5 different roses--these romantic flowers can be mixed and matched to create a natural looking bouquet Frilly carnations--full of intricate folds and textures, these popular flowers are just as much fun in paper form Colorful tulips--carry a piece of spring with you throughout the entire year Delicate cherry blossoms--enjoy the wonders of cherry blossom season in your own home 3 bold sunflowers--in slightly different shapes and sizes, these cheerful flowers create a sunny bouquet when grouped together Festive poinsettias--blooms that will look fresh throughout the entire holiday season And many more! Simple instructions, templates and colorful step-by-step photos show even novice paper crafters how to create each project, and how to gather them into incredible paper flower bouquets. There are instructions showing how the designs can be used in 18 amazing ways--for decorating, selling, gift giving and entertaining--including: Spectacular wreaths Decorative ornaments Customized photo frames Individualized bookmarks Perhaps best of all, there are instructions for exquisite wearable pieces, sure to draw appreciative comments and perfect as gifts for loved ones: A fashionable floral crown Cheerful brooches A statement corsage Japanese Paper Flowers has all the information and all of the necessary patterns you need! With just some scissors, a few sheets of colorful tant origami paper, and a few drops of crafts glue--all of which can be found online and in paper stores--you can create breathtaking paper flowers in no time at all!

For the Love of Paper

Author: Lark Crafts
Publisher: For the Love of
ISBN: 9781454711148
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 320

Book Description
Paper can spark your imagination, help you share a story, and result in something beautiful. Celebrate this versatile medium with For the Love of Paper, a collection of detachable pages that is sure to delight. It includes fun patterns from artists around the world, colorful posters, stickers, envelope templates, letter-writing sheets, a paper garland project, and everything needed to create inspired art. This book comes with the following extras 20 postcards * 8 notecards * 6 sheets of stickers (including 1 sheet of phone stickers) * 4 sheets of gift wrap * 2 sheets of gift tags * 1 notebook * 1 easel-backed desk poster * 5 perforated bookmarks * 6 detachable 71/2" x 10" posters (19 x 25 cm) * An 18" x 24" poster (46 x 61 cm)