Books published by publisher Lark Crafts

A deluxe version of Millie Marotta's captivating adult coloring book--a New York Times bestseller that sold more than three million copies worldwide! In addition to Millie Marotta's stunningly intricate images of everything from beautiful birds to fantastic fish, this beautiful edition includes five extra prints in an envelope, four gatefolds, and a gorgeous cover embossed with gold. The high-quality paper is perfect for colored pencils, as well.

From collars and chokers to princess-length baubles and ropes to twirl and spin, here is a wardrobe of 40 necklaces to make and proudly show off. Expert crafter Candie Cooper shares her “necklaceology” secrets in an informative, gorgeously illustrated how-to guide that covers tools and materials, all manner of techniques, making components like wrapped loops and jump rings, and combining beads with wire, chain, silk cord, ribbon, and other materials. These accessible, sophisticated projects will inspire and delight.

Traditional Celtic knotwork designs are among the most beautiful, intricate patterns ever created. And coloring in their interlaced paths can relax and focus the mind. Unwind by adding color to these 80 exquisite Celtic- and Norse-inspired examples, all from a noted knotwork designer. As you work, let your imagination drift to a different place and time, when designs like these might have originated. When you’re done, display the finished art for reflection and pleasure—or give it as a gift to a friend or loved one.

Since 1967, crafters have entrusted their most treasured creations to Mod Podge--the number one, all-in-one glue, sealer, and finish product that's water-based for easy cleanup and totally non-toxic. The popularity of Mod Podge continues to grow, as does its product lineup that now includes Sparkle, Outdoor, Dimensional Magic, and Fabric formulas. Mod Podge Rocks! features over 40 simple, inexpensive decoupage projects that showcase the versatility of this celebrated product. Contemporary, fun, and welcoming--just like author Amy Anderson's popular Mod Podge Rocks! website-the book includes everything from home accessories and holiday décor to wearables and jewelry. Joining Amy herself as guest project designers are some of the hottest names in crafting, such as Cathie Filian and Candie Cooper. A basic section outlines the simple techniques, and each project features beauty shots, easy-to-follow instructions, and how-to photos.

Whip up 20 borax-free slimes with different textures, cool colors, and special effects from slime enthusiast Selina Zhang (@anathemaslime)! Follow the step-by-step instructions to make slimes to squish, stretch, poke, and play with, including Glow-in-the-Dark Slime, Fluffy Slime, Fishbowl Slime, Unicorn Slime, and more. Along with fun variations, this irresistible full-color guide outlines the essential equipment and ingredients, the science of slime, tips on how to safely make and play with slime, and advice for preserving your creations and troubleshooting common problems.

What do children hope to create when they put pencil to paper? An accurate likeness of the things they see, of course. With this imaginative, informative, and amply illustrated guide to drawing, it's amazingly easy for kids to make those art dreams come true. After a brief overview of tools and materials, the entertaining hands-on activities begin with contour drawing techniques. With the help of lots of exercises, budding artists will learn the basic elements of shapes (lines, dots, circles) and see how to combine them to make familiar forms. They'll find out how to produce the illusion of volume with shading techniques; create perspective; accurately recreate landscapes, people, animals, and nature; develop interesting compositions; and more.

For cat-crazy crafters, these 35 unique projects are absolutely purr-fect! Sweet and trendy, creative and fun to make, the crafts are divided into four sections—accessories, apparel, home, and party. Projects range from a kitty clutch wallet and cat print jeans to kitty-shaped coasters and cat-themed tablecloth. Each project includes easy-to-follow step-by-step photography as well as an overview of the tools and materials used in the book and all necessary templates.

Luxurious leather never goes out of fashion—and now Christina Anton, owner of Boo and Boo Factory in Chicago, shows how to leather to create bold, unique jewelry with a modern, architectural touch. Anton pushes the limits of traditional leather craft and designs wearable art that’s colorful, fun, and contemporary. Her tutorial teaches you how all the basic techniques for shaping, stamping, cutting, dyeing, painting, and sewing the leather into anything, while 21 projects—including Layered Fringe Earrings, a Dangling Chain Triangle Necklace, and a Geometric Cuff Bracelet—are perfect for beginners and those looking to venture into a new genre. They’ll spark your creativity and take you to the next level!

Thanks to its exquisite, easily mastered techniques and elegant lines, chain mail—the classic art of linking metal rings—is enjoying a creative resurgence among jewelry makers. This attractive resource was the first full-color book on the market to help beginners and intermediates get in on the craze. With computer-generated illustrations that show every step, it thoroughly introduces all the key construction procedures, including the proper methods of winding, opening, and closing the metal rings. The 30 projects include a simple pendant encasing a large semiprecious stone and a flat chain-mail neckpiece that colorfully combines copper and blue titanium rings. Plus, there's advice on polishing the pieces, tips on adding pearls or beads, and a gallery of works by professional jewelers.