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

Learn the nostalgic, easy-entry craft of spun cotton and make the perfect handmade decorations! Spun Cotton Crafts features more than 25 adorable step-by-step projects, organized by season, 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. Accessible for anyone to accomplish no matter their skill level, this guide is a 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 twine and paper mache 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. Learn the timeless craft of spun cotton and make the perfect handmade dcor! 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 twine and papier-mch 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 Feather BirdsVictorian SlippersCherry BroochRustic CarrotsAutumn Berry Candle RingsWoodland DeerSnowball Ornament SetSwinging SantaEmbellished AngelsAlpine VillageAnd 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 Learn the nostalgic, easy-entry craft of spun cotton and make the perfect handmade decorations! Spun Cotton Crafts features more than 25 adorable step-by-step projects using affordable materials, from glitter icicles and a bell garland to cotton ball chicks, mossy forest mushrooms, and more! Also included is a brief history of spun cotton, helpful sections on materials and techniques, and a gallery of inspirational ornament designs. Accessible for anyone to accomplish no matter their skill level, this guide is a fun and festive introduction to making charming spun cotton ornaments! Spun Cotton Crafts features more than 25 adorable and beginner-friendly step-by-step projects using affordable materials, from glitter icicles and a bell garland to cotton ball chicks, mossy forest mushrooms, and more!