Fast, fun and easy projects to make with recycled materials! Author and designer Jill Evans has created 50 great projects made from recycled containers, all of which are perfect for crafters of any skill level, even children! Ranging from a darling penguin for Christmas and a kooky witch for Halloween to home decor items like lighthouses and candleholders, crafters will find creative ideas for any occasion. And, the best thing is, each project can be completed using common craft tools and materials for less than $5! Full-size patterns are included for each project, and readers will use food cans, potato chip canisters, beverage cups, and cookie tins to make these functional and earth-friendly pieces!

This book focuses on packaging structure design, showcasing various design projects in three chapters. Chapter 1, Basic Packaging Structures: Basic information, collects knowledge on the structural design of carton packaging. Chapter 2, Diagrams, collects 60 copyright free diagrams with die-cut outlines that can be applied in any package production. Chapter 3, Projects, collects 100 outstanding packaging design projects from around the world.

Sherri Hunter, author of the best-selling Creating with Concrete, proves once again that concrete isn't just for sidewalks anymore; it's perfect for the garden too. A selection of 30 beautiful designs suggests the range of this increasingly popular material, and the illustrated instructions make the craft's fundamentals easy to learn. Because the simplest projects come first, beginners can work their way through the book progressively, building on their skills. Novices will have fun making the carved trough, sandcast bowl, and elegant relief panel. More sophisticated projects, including a decorative walkway and polished table, come next, and they'll bring charm to any outdoor space. More adventurous artists can unleash their creativity on a "Garden Guardian" sculpture or water feature. A Selection of the Crafters Choice and Homestyle Book Clubs.

Whether it's vegetables, fruits, or flowers; on a balcony or along your steps and walkways, you want information on container gardening that is foolproof and has step-by-step directions. Walliser provides scalable projects for differing needs, and give you ideas for reusing containers you have around your home. She covers the importance of drainage, irrigation, and other watering concerns for a successful garden.

Container Succulents is the perfect book for container gardening beginners who don't have a lot of space to work with. The beautiful photographs of succulent decor are sure to inspire your inner gardener, interior designer and all-around house plant lover. Learn how to care for and display individual succulent varieties, or get creative with groupings that combine multiple plants with complementary colors, shapes and sizes. Whether you prefer a garden that is simple or intricate, this book covers all the basics of container selection and succulent care to ensure healthy plants. This book shows you how to: Use the colors and textures of your containers to enhance the tones and textures of the succulents to create stunning visual combinations Repurpose old cans and kitchenware to create interesting and healthy new homes for your succulents Use unconventional and openwork containers (like an antique birdcage) to add a new dimension to a composition Plant succulents in antique urns and pedestals for a touch of the unexpected Use traditional planters and baskets to create interesting design effects Create attractive soil surfaces and use cuttings to create original arrangements And much more! Each arrangement includes a "floor plan" showing you how to mix the colors, shapes and textures in ways that are pleasing to the eye and healthy for the plants. A reference guide to over 120 succulent varieties explains the different plants' characteristics to help you create compatible groupings. Even succulent beginners can get involved in this low-maintenance gardening trend. With the help of this inspirational guide, anyone can have a beautiful succulent garden in no time at all!

Uses text and illustrations to explain the basics of floral arranging, including discussion of supplies and materials; and features instructions for a variety of projects using fresh, dried, and silk plants, such as wreaths, swags, baskets, bundles, and centerpieces.