Garden Crafts
Projects Inspired by the Garden, for Inside and out
Published on 28. February 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-7153-1740-2 (ISBN)
Description
This title presents 16 garden-inspired craft projects to decorate outside, to give as gifts or to bring the spirit of the outdoors into the home. From antique to bright, modern or whimsical, the book features something for every taste. It uses a range of crafting techniques and materials to showcase fun yet sophisticated garden decor projects for crafters of all skill levels. Projects include stepping stones, watering cans, flowerpots, vases, seed boxes, a flower press or a drying rack.
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Person
Marie Browning is a professional craft designer and demonstrator who has written many articles on a wide range of crafting subjects. She is also the author of several books, including Making Glorious Gifts from the Garden. Marie lives in Brentwood Bay, British Colombia, Canada.
Content
Introduction Getting Started Basic Techniques 1 - The Bountiful Garden Stencilled pear apron - Carved vegetable pots - Rustic seed box - Life is a garden floordoth - Garden journal 2 - Old World Tuscany Tuscan flowerpots - Mossy stone welcome sign - Gilden ivy leaf vase - Sand mosaic stepping stones - Wisteria mosaic table 3 - French Botanical Leaf print serving tray - Rosemary thermometer plaque - Lavender fields tin vase - Botanical flower press - Herbal drying rack - Copper garden stake Template Resources Index