Celebrations

Description

This work presents an extensive library of over 500 clear, high-quality motifs that progress in detail within each themed chapter. From Christmas and Easter to Thanksgiving, every celebration on the calendar is covered; personal and family celebrations include weddings, anniversaries, christenings, birthdays and exam success. It offers illustrated advice on combining, adapting, applying, embellishing and personalising the motifs, and featured project ideas include greetings cards, a beaded picture frame, and scrapbook-style storage box.

Author description

Sharon Bennett has worked as an illustrator and graphic designer, and is currently a popular designer for a range of craft magazines, including regular contributions to Crafts Beautiful. Sharon's first book for David & Charles was The Crafter's Design Library: Christmas. Sharon lives in Halstead, Essex.

Table of contents

Introduction; Applying motifs to craft mediums; Adapting and combining motifs; Colour and embellishment; Project gallery; 1 Early Years; 2 Family and Friends; 3 Celebrate the Year; 4 Romantic Occasions; 5 Congratulations; 6 Finishing Touches; Index.