Lark Crafts

The elegant yet easy-to-make projects featured in Susan Wasinger’s Artful Christmas are all beautiful, but my favorite project from the book has to be the Pressed Clay Wreath (pictured below).

 

I was really surprised to see how such an ornate and elegant wreath could be made using widely available materials and in just 4 simple steps. Easy to make, yet sophisticated and beautiful, the projects included in Artful Christmas are perfect for those of us who are usually scrambling to pull everything together during the busy holiday season.

 

I’m currently in the midst of an apartment move, and with the usual hustle and bustle that inevitably accompanies the holidays, plus a new apartment full of unpacked boxes on my hands, I won’t be able to spend a lot of time and energy on decorations for the holidays. With this in mind, I definitely plan on scratching my creative itch and making a few of these projects to decorate my new place this Christmas.

 

Check out the Pressed Clay Wreath project from the book below and consider making your own to display as a table centerpiece or decorative wreath.

 

Deck the halls with beautiful handmade Christmas decorations this holiday season!

 

Artful Christmas, by Susan Wasinger, offers 30 elegant DIY Christmas craft projects for the home. Handmade ornaments and decorations make beautiful keepsakes and gifts, and the projects included in Artful Christmas are sophisticated, festive and easy and affordable to make.

 

From a delicate lace Doily Snowflake Bowl, sparkly Marbled Ornaments and charming Lacy Stars for display in frosty windows, to sophisticated gift tags and colorful gift wrapping ideas, the projects included in Artful Christmas are sure to add extra sparkle and warmth to your home this holiday season.

 

Check out a few of the projects from Artful Christmas below and be sure to order your copy today!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to camp, crafters! The only one rule that must be followed: To have fun!

 

In Spring, readers will find over 45 projects that are perfect for crafters of all ages in Craft Camp (May 2015). Whether making a multicolored piñata for a festive gathering, a tiara for a dress-up party,or a notebook to hide prized possessions, these family-fun projects are perfect for a weekend dedicated to family bonding.

 

Check out some of our favorite projects from the book below. And be sure to pre-order your copy of Craft Camp today!

 

 

 

 

 

As a knitter, I often find myself frantically working in the weeks leading up to the holidays—my evenings and weekends become panicked races as I attempt to clothe each member of my family with handmade gifts. I can turn to many sources for patterns to suit every member of my family, with one exception: My dog!

For the furry family members who – let’s face it—sometimes earn more attention than our blood relatives, there is finally a source for every adorable sweater, bandanna, and seasonal costume imaginable, from Sherlock ‘Bones’ to a busy bee. Debbie Bliss’s fantastically cute patterns have delighted the Lark staff for ages, and we’re so excited to give you a sneak-peek at some of our favorite designs from her upcoming book, Woolly Woofers.

Be sure to pre-order your copy today!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baby Brights, an exciting upcoming title from Kathleen McCafferty, features 30 colorful, cuddly projects for babies, just in time for spring!

 

Easy enough for beginners, the bright, bold, and fun items include everything from hats and booties to blankets, cuddly bath-time goodies, and nursery must-haves like mobiles. With their unique, whimsical, and eye-catching style, these accessories make perfect gifts to cherish forever. 

 

Create your own soft and squishy rattles, adorable hats, delightful booties, bold buntings, and more! Baby Brights includes enough patterns to create quick, cuddly crafts for all of the small blessings in your life.

 

Check out a sneak peek of some of our favorite projects from the book below, and be sure to pre-order your copy today!