“mickey baskett”

All it takes is paint, a little time, and some inspired, quick, and easy decorative ideas to give old furniture a new lease on life--or transform unpainted pieces into works of art. These 29 ways to use stenciling, stamping, sponging, distressing, stippling, and glazing techniques will result in mag... More

Transport yourself to a babbling brook on a summer afternoon, listening to water flow over well-worn rocks or rush down the mountainside. Now imagine that same peace and serenity in your own home or office. You can re-create that wonderful tranquility by building, in a small space, almost any founta... More

Designs fantastic and fanciful, techniques that are simple and irresistible, and projects that give new life to old or unfinished furniture. "Presents step-by-step projects for colorful indoor and outdoor furniture using acrylic craft paint combined with decorating techniques. Particularly interesti... More

Celebrate the marriage of nature and art with more than 30 incredible projects made from gourds. A fascinating introduction examines the use of gourds throughout history, and stunning photographs of pieces by contemporary artists will inspire you. Choose and prepare the gourds, gather necessary mate... More

Starting in the kitchen and ending at the table, this delectable guide to garnishes teaches the home cook how to prepare elegant dishes suitable for entertaining. Think quick, easy, and luscious: these amazing ideas don't involve time-consuming and intricate preparation. The focus stays on simple tr... More

Have you ever been mysteriously drawn to a turquoise or amethyst bracelet, or chosen to wear the same amber necklace for weeks on end? Perhaps you intuitively recognized in those stones the power to heal an ailment or mood-- a capacity that has been attributed to many gems for centuries. This approa... More

What makes these cards so jazzy? The techniques that adorn them-- stenciling, stamping, embossing, punching, and collage-- as well as a wealth of eye-catching embellishments, including festive beads, jewels, ribbons, and tassels. Plus, they' re the creations of a team of talented artists who have re... More

With just a little embellishing, those oh-so-ordinary red clay pots-- available everywhere-- can become some of the most imaginative containers you've ever seen. Plus, they're cheap to buy, come in all sizes, and can enhance any space, indoors or out. No need to use them just for plants, either Amo... More

Every eye-catching page proves it: wire makes distinctive jewelry, table accessories, candleholders, frames, lampshades and lamp bases, plus a variety of attractive containers, including baskets, bud vases, and bottles. All of these projects showcase the versatility of wire, and they're easily creat... More