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 IN   U.S.A.

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