Better Homes and Gardens Decorative Woodcrafts October
1998
CONDITION Good, unmarked pages, reading wear, patterns
still attached
CONTENTS
Projects
Seasonal Scarecrow Pin – Designer Cindy Mann creates an
eye-catching accessory.
Stocking-of-Toys Ornamental – Add Linda Wellman’s fun
creation to your tree.
Raggedy-Santa Ornament – Top off a package with Debra
Hurley’s showy keepsake.
Farmer’s-Market Plate – Paint a bountiful harvest for
your fall table created by Designs by Fiddlestix.
Whimsical Witch – Create Rebecca Carter’s head-turning
character form simple scrollsawed shapes.
Vintage Keepsake Box – Valerie Bernardino’s stunning
florals beautify a container.
Welcome – Wreath- Encircle a rustic, autumn, wreath with
acorn and leaf cutouts in this Helen Nicholson design.
Heirloom Chest—Part II – Complete the basket of fruit
that adorns the front of our chest, designed by Mary Jane Todd.
Cats with Class – Display this Halloween trio, designed
by Donna Atkins.
Autumn Glow – Accent your home with a coordinating lamp, brooch,
and barrel stave, designed by Laure Paillex.
Rustic Angel Birdhouse – Rusty tin and wire decorate this
innovative design by Shara Reiner.
Snowman Angel – Add joy to your holidays with Sherry
Foster’s Sparkling snow-angel plaque.
Pointers
For Your Information – We Test several brands of floating
and blending mediums.
Scrollsaw Success – We show you several easy ways to
adjust a pattern.
The Tips Shoppe – Our reader tips will lend a helping hand.
Step by Step – Paint pumpkins like a pro using these
steps from Designs by Fiddlestix.
Technique: Making Mosaics – Master the art of making
mosaics. We show you how it’s done and
let you try it on a table or mirror frame.
Personalities
Folk Art Whimsy – Tour designer Shara Reiner’s home where
she decorates with collectibles and her primitive pained pieces.
Plus
Product Marketplace – We test three new products for your
painting enjoyment. DecoArt Textured Metallic Paint, RobertSimmons Expression
Brushes , and the Multi-Craft Carrier.
Buyer’s Guide – Write to these address or call the
numbers listed to buy unpainted wood pieces and other supplies.
Holiday
Bazaar Section – Paint a few of our best-selling items for your next show. And
check out our tips and helpful information setting up your booth and boosting
sales. From Helen Cook’s Halloween hanging to Jan Shirley’s fall-harvest
birdhouse, you’ll be inspired to start crafting today!
PUBLISHER Meredith Corporation
MANUFACTURER
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