Livia McRee is a craft writer and designer who is always looking for the best, but shortest-way to make beautiful crafts. Born in Nashville and raised in New York City by her working-artist parents, Livia has always been captivated by and immersed in folk and fine arts, as well as graphic design. She now lives in California.

She is the author of Instant Fabric: Quilted Projects from Your Home Computer. She has also contributed to numerous other books, including The Crafter's Project Book, The Stamp Artist's Project Book, The Right Light, Paper House, Simple Elegance, and Ceramic Painting Color Workshop, all by Rockport Publishers.

Jane Asper lives in Denver, Colorado, where she is a craft designer and writer. She has been published in various books and magazines, and her work appears weekly in the Rocky Mountain News.

30 fresh ideas for making gorgeous gifts, personalized home accessories, beautiful decorations, and clever wearables - all simple enough to make in an afternoon. Many people shy away from craft projects because they think they don't have the skill or the time to make something worthwhile. Quick Crafts changes that thinking forever, even if you've never so much as sewn a button. From coasters laminated with clip art to personalized stationery to table linens embellished with transfer paper, this handy guide offers thirty fresh ideas for making gorgeous gifts, personalized home accessories, beautiful decorations, and clever wearables.