35 beautiful projects to transform yourbooks-create cards, display scenes, decorations, gifts and more. I have been fascinated by book art since it first appeared on the scene about fifteen years ago. In those days it was more a technique used by artists but in the last few years it has become very popular in the… Continue reading ‘Folded Book Art’ by Clare Youngs, Book Review
To make a sun print you need some sunlight and the technique is easier to do in spring and summer than in the winter. However even on an overcast day you can get good results if you are patient. The Sunprint paper goes through a chemical change when it is exposed to sunlight and even… Continue reading Create your own feather sun prints
NATURAL DYEING White eggs can be dyed using all sorts of vegetables and fruits. As a rule the longer the egg is in the dye bath the deeper the colour achieved. White eggs can be difficult to come by, but many Asian stores sell them or you can use white duck eggs. Use yellow onion-skins… Continue reading Three easy ways to decorate Easter eggs
Stunning arrangements with flowers and foliage by Willow Crossley published by Kyle Books £19.99 http://www.kylebooks.co.uk Willow Crossley is an inspired floral Stylist whose arranging style is wild and natural. As she says in the introduction to this book ‘ Foliage is the key; the more the better. I often have big containers at home filled… Continue reading ‘Flourish’ by Willow Crossley Book Review
These cards are made using a very simple but effective technique –marbling. Once the design is made they are stuck onto plain cards using double sided tape. You will need Lots of space for drying. Shallow tray, large enough to fit the paper. Marbling inks Lolly or cocktail stick Lots of newspaper Kitchen roll Protective… Continue reading Marble your own colourful greetings cards
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