Elegant Ribboncraft

The Victorian art of ribboncraft is enjoying a revival due to the wonderful range of ribbons available today--from sheer chiffon to rich, voluptuous velvet. Here's a charming variety of inexpensive and colorful ribboncraft projects that presents 40 creative ribbon ideas for fashion and home decorating. Over 130 color illustrations.

Respected ribbonwork designer Helen Gibb teaches readers how to add an heirloom touch to any garment or gift in Elegant Ribbonwork. Whether it's ribbon embellishments for wedding garments or a special outfit, readers will learn how to create an upscale look for less time than it takes to find the perfect outfit at a store. This easy-to-follow book includes: • Ribbonwork history, which gives readers a solid understanding of this exciting craft • Techniques for adding beauty and romance to any special occasion, including anniversaries, luncheons, an evening on the town • Special projects tailored to today's brides, featuring popular ribbonwork projects from brides of yesteryear Detailed instructions and hand-drawn illustrations offer readers clarity and encouragement as they create upscale designs.

"Techniques and projects in step-by-step format for all kinds of ribbon crafts"--Provided by publisher.

Classic and contemporary crafters unite! Create amazing trims, butterflies, flowers and more withHow to Make 100 Ribbon Embellishments.With clever techniques and a huge selection of ribbon styles to choose from, the timeless art of making ribbon embellishments is better than ever. Let author Elaine Schmidt take you through 100 ribbon designs, offering helpful hints and tips to help you make beautiful accessories to place anywhere. DIVInexpensive, and with so many patterns and colors, ribbon is the perfect medium to create adornments that will make any gift, card, or decoration unique and special. Enjoy beautiful photos and simple step-by-step instructions that allow you to create amazing ribbon crafts with ease./divDIVSo grab some ribbon and get crafting!/div

Learn how to create rose, pansy, poppy, peony, daisy, and leaf patterns, plus ribbon tassels, cords, and fringes as adornments for vests, hats, wreaths, pillows, and other items. 200 color illustrations.

Barbara Quast's miniature flower creations are simply exquisite. She uses the fun and easy medium of polymer clay to capture the delicate details and lifelike colors of a variety of blooms. With the simple instructions in this book, you can too! It's surprisingly easy to create these incredible little works of art. Just follow along with the fully illustrated step-by-step demonstrations to create seven different kinds of flowers. You'll also find some great ideas for using your miniature blooms to decorate picture frames, jewelry, hair accessories and more.