Art and design is often as critical to our experience of a great craft book as the words on the page, and as the art director for Potter Craft and Watson-Guptill, Jess Morphew plays one of the most important roles in translating an author’s vision into gorgeous reality.
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Posts Tagged ‘watson-guptill’
Behind the Scenes with Art Director Jess Morphew
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011Craft Green in 2010
Sunday, January 3rd, 2010
Did you resolve to jazz up your home décor this year? And to save money, and to do your part to help the environment? If you think it’ll be difficult to keep so many resolutions, try remaking, restyling, and reusing items that you already own for unique, beautiful, and affordable results.
A Room of One’s Own
Saturday, January 2nd, 2010
Although her schedule is packed with workshops, appearances, and teaching, crafty superstar Sherri Haab can always come home to relax and craft in her sunny, airy, and inspiring workroom. We’re excited to bring CrafterNews readers an exclusive glimpse of Sherri’s studio, as well as share her top tips on designing and organizing your very own creative oasis.
Project of the Month: Back-to-Back Kanzashi Ornaments
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
Shiny tinsel, colorful ornaments, and twinkling lights all make elegant and classic decorations for your Christmas tree, but if you’re looking for something new this winter, try your hand at the Japanese craft of Kanzashi! These fabric flowers made from small petals made of folded fabric were traditionally used to adorn the elaborate hairstyles of the geishas, but have been reinvented by modern crafters as decorations for tote bags, clothing, and Christmas tree ornaments.
