Vellum and parchment have long been the papers of choice for wedding invitations and flyleaves in books. Artist Marie Browning presents a variety of techniques from image transfers and stamping, to embossing and flower pressing.

Written for the complete beginner, "Teach Yourself Calligraphy "shows the reader how to use calligraphy in a wide range of projects. It covers everything a novice needs to know to become confident at the craft, including the four basic calligraphy styles, and techniques such as embossing, simple bookbinding, rubber-stamp making, and stenciling. Detailed diagrams and color illustrations make the projects clear and simple to follow. The attractive, large-page format allows the book to stay open for hands-free practice, making this guide ideal for new calligraphers.

Classic techniques—contemporary projects! This second entry in the new Paper Crafts Workshop series proves that traditional methods of crafting can produce some of the most exquisite greeting cards ever. Every idea is eye-opening and lovely: paper lacework, a form of paper weaving knownas papuela, silhouette cutting, iris folding, paper embroidery, paper piercing (Ornare), kaleidoscope folding, and more. With plenty of photos and description to lead the newcomer through every step, and patterns when needed, crafters won’t be able to resist making every card. Best of all, the supplies and papers needed to create these unique designs are all easily found at neighborhood scrapbooking stores.

The world's leading authority on this craft offers a thorough guide to cutting, perforating, coloring and embossing parchment paper to create delicate, lacy designs. Fun and easy, try making a Tiffany-style lampshade, a miniature Japanese kimono, a stained-glass greeting card, and more. Learn a new technique with every project.

Introduces the tools, materials, and techniques for working with stained glass, and provides step-by-step instructions for 10 projects. Suggested level: intermediate, secondary.

This guide, from the team that wrote the bestselling "Last-Minute Knitted Gifts," features 30 patchwork and quilted projects organized according to the amount of time it takes to complete them.