35 easy to follow stylish designs for the perfect manicure, including nail care tips, tricks, and step-by-step how-tosToday, great nails mean more than a coat of pink polish. With a variety of designs, ideas, and patterns, you can find the right fit for any occasion. Novices needn’t worry, either, because every project—from sparkling Champagne Chic to the wintry, Christmasy Snappy Snowflakes—includes easy-to-follow instructions and handy step-by-step photos, and mo...

Your nails can say a lot about you—so you want them to look their best. The first step to great-looking nails is making sure they're healthy. Then, with a few style secrets, you can make your nails glamorous.Caring for your nails—and the skin around your nails—can be as easy as using the right kinds of tools and as fun as giving yourself a pedicure. And happy, healthy nails look even better with some decoration. Find out about different kinds of nail polish, learn how to get the mo...

Stenciling is an extremely effective way to add impressive decorations to your cakes and cookies quickly. For the best and most satisfying results, Lindy Smith recommends using laser-cut culinary stencils made from durable food-grade plastic. How you choose to add a stenciled pattern will depend on the effect you wish to achieve and the size of the item to be stencilled. This chapter, taken from The Contemporary Cake Decorating Bible, shows you various techniques using both edible...

Have beautiful nails right in the comfort of your home with this YALSA Quick Pick Award Winner and #1 New York Times bestselling cure for the common mani.Black Lace. Summer Citrus. Hot Pink Zebra. Get ready for nails that will get you noticed!Catherine Rodgers, creator of the popular nail art YouTube Channel Totally Cool Nails, shares her secrets in DIY Nail Art. Packed with easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips for recreat...

Packed with creative suggestions for both indoor and outdoor activities, this illustrated deck will provide inspiration when boredom strikes. Try Treasure Hunt, Secret Writings, Science Cubes, and Nature Wind Chimes. Perfect for any day—rain or shine—these cards will keep kids engaged and entertained.

Get more creative with your Cricut, Sizzix, or Silhouette die cutting machine! Here are 50 easy projects and 60 templates for making gorgeous home accessories, fun party decor, and memorable gifts.This book includes beautiful items you can make using just about any electronic die cutting machine, by downloading the SVG templates, running your materials through your machine, and following the instructions to assemble your cut materials. Discover graphic Scandinavian...

The Ultimate Collection of Cute Doodles for Planners, Journals, Lettering & MoreHave a blast while you learn to draw tons of sweet and whimsical objects with this all-in-one guide. Meet your doodle coach, Amy Latta—a bestselling lettering author and workshop instructor who is beloved for her practical, encouraging, “anyone can do it” approach to teaching art.With this workbook, learn how to personal...

Martha Stewart's Favorite Crafts for Kids focuses on craft projects that children, aged three to twelve, can make with their parents. These projects are fun, yet serve a practical purpose; children can wear, decorate, and play with what they make. Filled with ideas for a range of ages, skill levels, and interests, this book lets children's creativity run wild, while creating precious memories as parents and kids learn and create as a team.

Discover the enchanting world of doodling with a new edition of "Doodle Inspiration"! This book is your ultimate guide to the art of doodling, offering everything you need to kickstart your creative journey.Let's explore what awaits you within these pages:An Introduction to Doodling: Embark on your doodling adventure with an engaging introduction to the art of doodling. Learn that doodling is more than just scribbling; it's...

This inspiring art guide helps you reconnect with your creative side and the simple pleasure of drawing with crayons.The joy of drawing and coloring with crayons doesn't have to leave your life just because you've entered adulthood. Anywhere, Anytime Art: Crayon will help you create beautiful, spontaneous artwork inspired by your surroundings, no matter where you are!This unique art guide is designed to get you back to basics and drawing with confide...

Beautiful brushstrokes step by step!This is the one! The Brushstroke Handbook is your complete reference for mastering more than 50 fabulous strokes. Inside you'll find visual, step-by-step instruction divided into two sections that detail techniques for working with both round and flat brushes in acrylics. Flip through and find the stroke you want, featuring a range of comma strokes, pressure strokes, fan strokes, teardrop strokes, scroll strokes and much...

Learn how to letter and create fun, adorable illustrations featuring everyday objects in this step-by-step guide—with tips and tricks to kickstart your creative journey.In this effervescent approach to art instruction, artist Jesi Rodgers opens up her tool kit, sharing techniques, inspiration, and encouragement to teach the creatively curious how to draw and paint adorable projects. Adorable Art Class expl...