Spun Cotton Crafts: 25 Vintage Projects for the Nostalgic Crafter (Fox Chapel Publishing) Easy Handmade Decorations Step-by-Step - Batting Dolls, Birds, Rosette Ornaments, Icicle Trim, and More

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Product Description Learn the timeless craft of spun cotton and make the perfect handmade décor! 25 step-by-step projects for every season with coordinating photography, project backstories, complete materials lists, and expert tips History of spun cotton, insight on materials, and techniques from making armatures to making faces Beginner-friendly guide with projects anyone can accomplish, no matter your skill level, as there is no sharp learning curve Create one-of-a-kind gifts for friends and family for all occasions with housewarming home decor gifts, festive tabletop displays, and more Author Valerie Lloyd is the owner of Smile Mercantile Craft Co. and crafter behind her popular YouTube channel by the same name where she offers easy-to-follow craft tutorials Explore this fun introduction to the easy, nostalgic, and beautiful craft of spun cotton! Spun Cotton Crafts features 25 adorable step-by-step projects organized by season and using affordable materials, including vintage Easter cake picks, crescent moon fairy lights, a Halloween cat, retro elves, a toadstool candy container, and so much more! Also included is a brief history of spun cotton, an insightful section on essential materials, and technique tutorials for adding color, making armatures, applying cotton, and making spun cotton balls. Packed with accessible projects for anyone to accomplish no matter their skill level, this approachable guide is an easy, fun, and festive introduction to making charming spun cotton ornaments! Author Valerie Lloyd is the owner of Smile Mercantile Craft Co. where she sells quality craft goods to passionate makers, from trims and glitter, to spun cotton craft shapes, holiday novelties, and more. Her popular YouTube channel by the same name is where she offers an array of imaginative and easy-to-follow craft tutorials. Projects include: Feather Birds Victorian Slippers Cherry Brooch Rustic Carrots Autumn Berry Candle Rings Woodland Deer Snowball Ornament Set Swinging Santa Embellished Angels Alpine Village And many more! Learn everything you need to know to make charming handmade figurines, ornaments, and decorations for any time of year, with Spun Cotton Crafts! "A plethora of brilliant techniques for the tool belt of a creative mind!" —Crystal Sloane, Vintage by Crystal From the Back Cover Learn the Timeless Craft of Spun Cotton An easy and fun introduction to the timeless craft of spun cotton, this approachable guide will show you everything you need to know to make charming handmade figurines, ornaments, and decorations for any time of year! Spun Cotton Crafts then features 25 step-by-step projects organized by season, including vintage Easter cake picks, crescent moon fairy lights, a Halloween cat, retro elves, and so much more! Also included is a brief history of spun cotton, an insightful section on materials, and technique tutorials for adding color, making armatures, applying cotton, and making spun cotton balls. Accessible for anyone to accomplish no matter their skill level, this easy-to-follow-guide is the perfect primer for making festive spun cotton decorative items for any time of year! A beginner-friendly guide to creating nostalgic spun cotton figurines, ornaments, and décor Features 25 step-by-step projects with coordinating photography, project backstories, complete materials lists, and expert tips Also includes a history of the craft of spun cotton, plus helpful introductory sections on essential materials and techniques "A plethora of brilliant techniques for the tool belt of a creative mind!" —Crystal Sloane, Vintage by Crystal About the Author Valerie Lloyd is the owner of the Smile Mercantile Craft Company, where she has been offering vintage-style decorations and quality craft goods — from twine and paper mache to spun cotton craft shapes, holiday novelties, and more — to passionate makers, crafters, and collectors since 2010. Her popular YouTube channel by the same name is where she features an ar