Bring a bit of nature into your home! Home accents made with beautiful natural wood can be expensive to buy, but many are easy to make yourself with twigs and branches found in the woods, on beaches, or your own backyard. Simply Wood shows even novice woodworkers how to make elegant and practical objects using found wood. Whether you are drawn to delicate twigs, graceful branches, sturdy logs, silvered driftwood, or weathered boards, there is a project for you, from lighting and shelving to wreaths, trays, and wall hangings. 20 easy and elegant projects made with found wood Step-by-step photos guide you through each project, ensuring impressive results The Techniques section shows you the tools you'll need and explains how to use them Where to get found wood, both safely and legally, and how to clean and prepare it for home use

A bright, creative force in scroll sawing breathes new life into the craft with modern, hip designs for decorating the home.

A bright, creative force in scroll sawing breathes new life into the craft with modern, hip designs for decorating the home.

Teaching you how to make a classic plane yourself (it takes only a day or so) and how to use it in a refined manner.

Artists have always been recyclers. This gallery of work made from repurposed materials is both a visual delight and "a source of ideas for crafters" (Library Journal). Artists and crafters have always been recyclers at heart, but in recent decades, it's become not only a thrifty choice but a moral imperative for many. 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse contains a cutting-edge collection of the most inventive work being made with reused, upcycled, and already existing materials. Exciting and inspiring, the work in this book ranges from clever and humble personal accessories to unique and important large-scale works of art, including paper art, fashion, jewelry, housewares, interiors, and installations.