Transform simple balls and coils of modeling clay into an awesome alligator, laughing lizard, magic trinket box, and other sculptures, signs, and ornaments! These full-color illustrations and clear directions explain basic techniques as well as every step of the crafting process for 24 projects, … [Read more...]
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 100 Best Bions Book
Sit back, relax, and celebrate 100 years of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! with 100 of the best unbelievable stories Ripley’s covered in their 100 year history! Rediscover everything, from amazing people like famous half-man John Eck to unbelievable animals like Mike the headless chicken and absolutely … [Read more...]
Get Ready for an Exciting Read with Paco Chierici’s Lions of the Sky
It’s been a long time since I’ve read a good book, a multi-layered story with characters I care about, one that I don’t want to end, so I was very happy when given the chance to review Lions of the Sky by Paco Chierici (Braveship Books, April 2019), which delivers on every level. * Complimentary … [Read more...]
Bookies Bookmarks to Crochet Book by Jonas Matthies
Crochet your own bookmarks—but not just any bookmarks! These fun and unusual animal characters are Bookies, and they'll not only help you keep your place while reading but will also attract admiring attention. And you can proudly say that you made them yourself! * Complimentary book received for … [Read more...]
Steeped Coffee – A Great Cup of Coffee, Simple to Make
Imagine that you could make delicious, rich coffee as easily as you can make a cup of tea. Well, now you can! Steeped Coffee is artisan quality coffee in an environmentally friendly single-serving filter bag. Just pour hot water over the bag, dunk it a few times, let it steep for several minutes, … [Read more...]
Clay Play! 24 Whimsical Projects Book by Terry Taylor
Transform simple balls and coils of polymer clay into fabulous wearable art! Just follow these full-color, step-by-step photos and clear directions to create more than 40 whimsical jewelry projects plus 10 types of beads. Playful possibilities include tempting food charms (cupcake, burger, and other … [Read more...]
Beautiful and Unique Outdoor Throw Pillows from Dianoche Designs
Last year my mom reviewed a beautiful tempered glass cutting board from Dianoche Designs and to this day, it's her go-to cutting board for all of her kitchen food prep tasks. You can check out my mom's original review on that Tempered Glass Cutting Board to learn more about it. Over the past year … [Read more...]
Learn Calligraphic Basics and More with Creative Lettering and Beyond: Timeless Calligraphy
In any art form, understanding its essential elements can free you to explore your own creativity, and the art of calligraphy is no exception. To that end, a new book is here to help you learn those important fundamentals in a fun and interactive way, Creative Lettering and Beyond: Timeless … [Read more...]