It’s time to pack up your drawing or painting kit and take it with you to create artwork on the go, and Anywhere, Anytime Art: Illustration by Betsy Beier (Walter Foster, May 2019) will show you how! * Complimentary book received for review. This post contains affiliate links. This book is the … [Read more...] about Create Art Wherever You Are with Anywhere, Anytime Art: Illustration
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Patriotic American Flag Painted Seashells
Do you enjoy celebrating and decorating for the patriotic holidays? Just want to put your love for the United States of America on display year-round? If you answered YES to either of those questions we've got a really easy patriotic seashell craft project to share with you today. * This post … [Read more...] about Patriotic American Flag Painted Seashells
Clay Play! Jewelry Book with Over 40 Awesome Projects
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...] about Clay Play! Jewelry Book with Over 40 Awesome Projects
Hand Painted Tropical Fish Seashells Garden Art
I have a really large bird bath in the center of my one flower garden and I wanted to decorate it for the season. Since I decorate in a coastal and beach theme, I decided to make a school of tropical fish out of seashells. You can easily make this project using large clam shells and scallop shells, … [Read more...] about Hand Painted Tropical Fish Seashells Garden Art
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...] about Bookies Bookmarks to Crochet Book by Jonas Matthies
Large Floral Painted Seashells for Spring and Summer
Last month I was going through my large seashell collection and decided to make something to decorate for spring and summer. I pulled out a large 5 1/2" wide clam shell, 5 small slipper shells and a small round pebble. Other than paint and glue, that's all you will need to make this project. * … [Read more...] about Large Floral Painted Seashells for Spring and Summer
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...] about Clay Play! 24 Whimsical Projects Book by Terry Taylor
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...] about Learn Calligraphic Basics and More with Creative Lettering and Beyond: Timeless Calligraphy