Have you always wanted to learn how to make balloon animals and shapes? You know, the kind you see clowns & other people make at birthday parties, state fairs, carnivals, etc. If so, you need the brand new book titled "The Big Book of Balloon Art" by Gerry Giovinco, aka Captain Visual. * … [Read more...] about The Big Book of Balloon Art by Gerry Giovinco
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My Little Crocheted Christmas Book by Doerthe Eisterlehner
Back in the good old days girls my age had to learn to crochet at a very early age. I was around the age of 10-11 when I picked up a crochet hook for the first time. My mother taught all of us girls how to crochet all of our own hats, scarves, mittens, gloves, sweaters and afghans. That's how it was … [Read more...] about My Little Crocheted Christmas Book by Doerthe Eisterlehner
Hand-Painted Halloween BOO Wood Wall Hanging
I've always enjoyed sitting down and making my own Halloween crafts and decorations. When it comes to decorating for Halloween...I go with a more generic theme. I don't decorate with witches, devils and really scary things. I decorate in more of a generic them with a lot of my items being more … [Read more...] about Hand-Painted Halloween BOO Wood Wall Hanging
Paper Animals in Action Book by Rob Ives
Perfect for paper crafters of all levels and ages, the Paper Animals in Action Book by Rob Ives contains 12 unique models that actually move. All you need to add is a clothespin to bring the animal to life. The book is published by Dover Publications, ISBN: 978-0-486-83591. * Complimentary book … [Read more...] about Paper Animals in Action Book by Rob Ives
Painting on Rocks and Seashells with Acrylic Paint Pens
I've been enjoying various arts and crafts since the age of 12. Over the decades I've created thousands of different arts & craft projects. The majority of them have been for my personal pleasure and other's have been given away as gifts. Every room in my home has at least one item in it that … [Read more...] about Painting on Rocks and Seashells with Acrylic Paint Pens
Cut & Assemble Santa’s Workshop Easy-to-Make Paper Model
Summer is quickly coming to an end and soon the fall and holiday season will be upon us. It's never too early to start thinking about all of your holiday season crafts which take time to make. Heck, just last month I knitted new hats & scarves for my kids. Every year they get a new set as winter … [Read more...] about Cut & Assemble Santa’s Workshop Easy-to-Make Paper Model
Cute and Fun New Book, Draw Every Little Thing by Flora Waycott
We all surround ourselves with little things that make us happy—a favorite cup for our morning coffee, seashells from our trip to the beach (sound familiar, Shelly?), Grandma’s candleholders on the mantelpiece, a vase of flowers from the garden. Now we can take our appreciation for special little … [Read more...] about Cute and Fun New Book, Draw Every Little Thing by Flora Waycott
The Draw Any Animal Book by Robert Lambry
Great art instruction never goes out of style – learn to draw over 100 animals in a classic vintage fashion with The Draw Any Animal Book, publishing this October from Quarry Books. * Complimentary book received for review. This post contains affiliate links. In the 1920s and 30s, French … [Read more...] about The Draw Any Animal Book by Robert Lambry