The Great Big Book of Designs: An Inspirational Source Book (Design Source Books) - Softcover

Judy Balchin is the author of numerous books, including "Decorative Initials," "Decorative Painting," "Papercrafts for Christmas," and "Peel-Off Greeting Cards." Penny Brown is a regular contributor to "Card Making and Paper Craft "and" Cross-Stitch Crazy." Lesley Davies is the author of "Celtic Borders and""Motifs." Jane Greenwood is the author of "Watercolour Greetings Cards." Elaine Hamer is the author of several books, such as "Art Deco Designs," "Mythical Creatures," and "Victorian Designs." Elaine Handley is the author of "Viking Designs." Polly Pinder is the author of numerous books, including "Garden Flower Designs," " Handmade Cards," and "Traditional Indian Designs."

Oct/Nov 10 This is a fantastic collection of beautiful illustrations which includes flowers, trees, birds, animals, figures and other classic, traditional and stylised images all of which can be photocopied or enlarged. This is an excellent design source for all your projects, the range of subjects is very comprehensive and all in one book, making it excellent value. * Fabrications * Jun 10 A huge collection of designs to photocopy and use. The clear line drawings cover many subjects including flowers, animals, figures and stylised images. It also includes an alphabet. Some of the designs are quite intricate and complicated. The illustrations are drawn form many sources such as Celtic. A time-saving book that many artists and crafts people will find these useful. * Karen Platt * Oct/Nov 10 This is a fantastic collection of beautiful illustrations which includes flowers, trees, birds, animals, figures and other classic, traditional and stylised images all of which can be photocopied or enlarged. This is an excellent design source for all your projects, the range of subjects is very comprehensive and all in one book, making it excellent value. * Fabrications * July 10 Search Press is well known for having a large series of Design Source Books, each containing line drawn designs from many different civilizations, countries and art styles. You could buy them all of course, or you could buy this large book containing a selection to inspire you and enhance your creativity. Inside this inch-thick book there are borders, corners, motifs, frames and whole page designs depicting flowers, figures, abstracts, animals and many other things from many different sources. Choose from Ancient Egyptian, Aztec, Celtic, Native American, Roman, Art Nouveau, Aboriginal, Persian and more. All are line drawn, and all can form a basis for any number of projects. The great thing about these books is that you can use up to fifteen designs for any single project without having to notify the publishers or pay charges. Try using part of a design, or go for the whole motif; this type of book is useful for anybody from beginners to designers because it is just so inspiring to leaf through and see what you can do. This is one of those very useful books that belong on the keeper shelf of any artist or craftsperson. * Myshelf.com *