Noted handcraft expert Carol Endler Sterbenz has made a name for herself in the crafting world and has appeared on the Today show, The View, and numerous other television and magazine DIY segments. Now, she brings her unique voice, lifetime of experience, and limitless passion into one book providing readers with not only practical information and direction, but also with a philosophy and methodology of crafting.
An essential resource for beginners and veterans alike, the book features such handcrafts as beading, flower arranging (including making wreaths, garlands, and topiaries, as well as pressing botanicals and making potpourri and body products), hand printing, dÉcoupage, decorative embellishing (which includes glass etching, gilding, dry embossing, ribbons and trims, decals, candles, restoring and recycling, and mosaics), paper crafting, and children’s crafts. Homemade is packed with hundreds of techniques and original projects—all explained with annotated materials and tools lists, easy-to-follow step-by-step directions, and supported by more than 800 beautiful and precise, hand-drawn illustrations, diagrams, and patterns. Also featured are countless insider secrets and troubleshooting tips that will make this an indispensable go-to reference and an instant crafting classic.
