Making Decorative Boxes

Perfect for presenting special gifts or for storing away personal treasures, this collection of decorative boxes can be made at home using a wide range of popular craft techniques.

Talented crafts designer Cheryl Owen provides a variety of shapes and sizes to suit all tastes and occasions. Beadwork, metal embossing, glass etching, mosaic work, wire, string and a myriad of textiles are just some of the ideas and materials readers will use.

There are more than 20 projects in all, each one complete with easy-to-follow instructions, step-by-step photographs and templates where necessary. It's all the information crafters need to create delightful boxes friends and family will treasure for years.

Cheryl Owen is a highly versatile craftsperson and designer. After working in the fashion industry, she went on to apply her design and drawing skills to mixed craft media. Cheryl is also a regular contributor of craft projects and articles to leading home style magazines. She is the author of Handmade Gift Cards, Simple Glass Painting and Creative Ceramic Painting.