Express your love for the playful, the romantic, the elegant, with these imaginative, colorfully photographed projects based on cardboard boxes. Round up a paint roller, tacky glue, craft scissors, cardboard, a utility knife, and some paper bags. Basic techniques for scoring, fabric-covering, laminating, wrapping, and padding, as well as some simple sewing and embroidery instructions, are all fully illustrated. Try your hand at the 21 gorgeous mix-and-match designs, including a bullion rose, a dwarf dahlia, a fluted rim, a gathered leaf, and other ornaments and decorative touches. Then let your imagination loose! Start with "For the One I Love", a heart-shaped box with silk flowers in shades of peach and rose, or "By the Sea" with its pearly curls of ivory ribbon cascading over eyelet lace. House special mementos in "Treasured Keepsakes", a domed box wrapped in a rusty ribbon. Or make a doll's seagoing wardrobe trunk, "A Trip Across the Atlantic". Whether they hold your own treasured baubles or special gifts for your friends, these beautiful fabric-covered boxes send a magic message.

The 2nd edition of the classic offers even more creative box examples and time-tested traditional-quality methods for book-art and multimedia craft lovers.

Cartonnage is a lovely handmade art, originated in France long time ago and it has been revived around the world in the latest years. It is the "art of box making", out of cardboard, glue and fabric or paper. With this technique, we can make much more than boxes, unique functional pieces to decorate our homes, for everyday use or as unique gifts. With step by step color picture Cartonnage instructions (about 700 pictures), no steps missing, this book is a master class to make your own beautiful fabric boxes from the very beginning. Also covers how to build more advanced pieces including dividers, trays and drawers. You will learn how to start from the scratch cutting your own cardboard or you will be able to start from some DIY kits (sold separately) with all pieces of paperboard pre cut and have fun using your favorite fabrics. Very simple materials needed, no expensive tools! You will also have the opportunity to learn how to personalize your boxes painting your own fabric or adding embroideries! Online videos available for this book.

### DIY Furniture Transform Your Space with Sustainable Style Ready to revolutionize your home decor without breaking the bank? Unleash your creativity and dive into the world of upcycling with **DIY Furniture**. This essential guide opens up a treasure trove of possibilities, showing you how to transform overlooked, discarded materials into stunning, functional furniture pieces. Start your journey with a comprehensive introduction to upcycling, where you'll discover the transformative power of giving new life to old items. Learn about the environmental and aesthetic benefits, and get a rundown of the essential tools and materials needed to begin your upcycling adventure. Next, master the art of sourcing and selecting high-quality discarded materials. With tips on where to find hidden gems and how to ensure their safety and quality, you'll be well-equipped to start collecting your future projects. Whether it's cleaning, repairing, or preparing materials, each chapter offers detailed, step-by-step instructions. Chapter by chapter, **DIY Furniture** takes you through specific projects that cater to all skill levels. From turning wooden pallets into rustic tables and bookshelves to repurposing old doors and windows into unique home accents, you'll find projects that suit every taste and ability. Explore the versatility of shipping crates, industrial metal pieces, and even recycled plastic to create stylish, contemporary designs. Dive deeper into specialized techniques with chapters on reupholstering furniture with recycled fabric and combining materials like wood and metal for chic, mixed-material masterpieces. Discover how to craft practical outdoor furniture and charming decorative items, ensuring every corner of your home reflects your new upcycling prowess. Whether you're a beginner seeking simple projects or an experienced DIY enthusiast ready for advanced challenges, **DIY Furniture** offers something for everyone. Learn everything from basic woodworking and metalworking to intricate finishing techniques that preserve and protect your creations. Transform your home into a haven of sustainable style and personal flair with **DIY Furniture**. Get ready to turn trash into treasure and let your creativity flourish.

“If the name Mary Jo Hiney is on the cover, the projects inside are sure to be fabulous.... Instructions, diagrams and photgraphs couldn’t be easier to follow. The projects include pins, decorative items like treasure chests, beaded fruit, embellished vases and bottles, ornaments, flowers, a pillow, wreaths, garlands, everyday adornments, bouquets, a lamp shade, a set of “bug” bobby pins and more.”—Creative Crafter.

Say the words "memory box" and many people instantly think of shadow boxes. Not designer Anna Corba! She let her imagination run wild, went beyond the ordinary, and in the process totally redefined the tradition. Corba, author of the very successful Vintage Paper Crafts, creates romantic, charming projects that use such unexpected items as tins and wooden crates as a starting point. Outside, she decorates with buttons, polish, fabric, sheet music, stamps, and seashells; inside, she places anything that will evoke wonderful memories, including vacation souvenirs and family recipes. Among her clever ideas: "Baby's New Nest," made from a birdcage and adorned with photographs and alphabet blocks and a velvet beribboned "Opera Box" for storing cherished programs.

The saying is true: you can never have too much storage. And now, creating beautiful hatboxes, shoe racks, baskets, and even tuffets and ottomans that can be used for storage, has never been easier. Many of these inexpensive projects can be completed with a hot glue gun, basic hand stitches, and other fast and easy techniques. No Sew, Low Sew Decorative Storage offers 40+ inexpensive and easy-to-make projects of all sizes that can be used throughout the house. Anyone with basic sewing or crafting skills can successfully follow the step-by-step instructions and 200 photos to success in organizing their entire household in beautiful style.