Amy Howard Libri

Whether you dream of restoring an heirloom to its former beauty, or just want to modernize a flea market treasure, Amy Howard has the design and refinishing secrets you need. Here are all the furniture finishing recipes, techniques, and tips that have made Howard's beloved classes sold-out success stories, and made Howard herself the go-to guru of refinishing and "use what you have" redecorating. Try your hand at unique painted and faux finishes, and experiment with gold leaf, distressing, and marvelous graining effects. Along the way, you will learn a treasure trove of techniques, as Howard shares before-and-after makeovers from her studio and offers impeccable step-by-step instruction in all that is needed to achieve each look.

"Creative beings are born with distinguishable aptness and the inventive ability to think outside the box. The capability to turn such talents and ideas into a sustainable income however, can quickly become a pitfall. A Maker's Guide is a comprehensive roadmap written to those who desire to start a business using the giftings that have been a part of their makeup since childhood. Touching on every stage of the entrepreneurial journey - from paralyzing fear to creating incontestable strategies - author Amy Howard, founder of Artisan Studios, Amy Howard Collection and Amy Howard at Home, counsels artistic minds with her personal and business expertise collected from her own 30 year venture. Howard's curated letter is comprised of pragmatic business instruction, the discipline of intention and a petition to pursue the freedom and satisfaction found in following a dream."--Provided from Amazon.com