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
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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
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
Art Starts in the Heart, A Fun Book for Budding Artists
Sometimes getting started with an art project is the hardest part, at least for me. I find myself looking at a blank surface, wondering “Where do I even begin?” Luckily, there’s a brand-new book with the answer, Art Starts in the Heart: Creative Projects and Inspirational Ideas for Learning to Make … [Read more...] about Art Starts in the Heart, A Fun Book for Budding Artists
Creative Haven Christmas Inspirations Adult Coloring Book
These days most of us lead very busy lives. Our schedules are jam-packed with work and activities from the time we wake-up until the time we fall into bed. It seems like there is never enough time in our day to complete everything that we want to get done. All of that hustle and bustle in our daily … [Read more...] about Creative Haven Christmas Inspirations Adult Coloring Book
My First Knitting Book by Hildegarde Deuzo
How many of you knit or crochet? I've been doing both for decades. Back in the 1960's and 1970's it was necessary for young girls to learn the trade. It was how we made our own hats, scarves, mittens, socks, gloves, shawls, poncho's, etc. If you were a mother you knitted or crochet'ed your child's … [Read more...] about My First Knitting Book by Hildegarde Deuzo
Great Drawing Lessons in The Art of Drawing People
It seems to me that drawing people is one of the most difficult things to get right. This is partly due to the fact that as human beings, we have an innate ability to recognize other human beings, so we instinctively know when a drawing of a person is, well, not right, whether it’s because of uneven … [Read more...] about Great Drawing Lessons in The Art of Drawing People