The Ultimate Soap Carving Book by author Makiko Sone and from Quarry Books is a fascinating read. I had never heard of soap carving until I had seen the pitch for this book. One of the things that drew me to it is that you use purchased soap bars that you carve to come up with some beautiful new … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Soap Carving Book by Makiko Sone
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Chibi Art Class: A Complete Course in Drawing Chibi Cuties and Beasties
My daughter loves working on arts and crafts projects. She enjoys painting, paper crafts, beading and drawing. She's almost 10 years old and has some great artistic talent. I think she gets this from my mom who is also very artsy and crafty. * Complimentary book received for review. This post … [Read more...] about Chibi Art Class: A Complete Course in Drawing Chibi Cuties and Beasties
Color & Scratch Mindfulness Coloring Artist Book
Last year I was introduced to Scratch & Create Books and fell in-love with them. If you enjoy adult coloring books, you'll enjoy the new craze of Scratch & Create or Color & Scratch. They're great for stress reduction and they allow you to explore your creativity. * Complimentary … [Read more...] about Color & Scratch Mindfulness Coloring Artist Book
Beautiful Press-Out Flying Butterflies Book
I'm a big fan of butterflies. They're beautiful, colorful and have a lot of inspirational meaning. Every year spring through fall I look forward to seeing them hovering around in my flower garden. If you enjoy seeing butterflies and looking for a way to bring their beauty into your home you'll want … [Read more...] about Beautiful Press-Out Flying Butterflies Book
Kawaii Origami Book by Chrissy Pushkin with Origami Papers
I love paper crafting...especially scrapbooking and cardmaking. With that said, I've been dabbling a little bit into the world of Origami over the past few months and have learned a lot. One of the best things about Origami is that its an affordable crafting medium and anyone can learn it. * … [Read more...] about Kawaii Origami Book by Chrissy Pushkin with Origami Papers
Artist Toolbox Surfaces & Supports, A New Reference for Serious Beginners
If you’re serious about beginning to learn to paint or draw, you might focus on one medium, like colored pencils or acrylic paint. However, the surface you use with your chosen medium has an equally large impact on your results; for example, imagine the difference between painting on stretched … [Read more...] about Artist Toolbox Surfaces & Supports, A New Reference for Serious Beginners
Artist Toolbox: Drawing Tools & Materials, A New Reference Book for Artists
When you’re beginning a new creative undertaking like drawing, choosing your supplies can be overwhelming. You want to be sure you’re spending your money on the right equipment for your skill level to help you achieve your desired results. Well, Walter Foster Publishing is here to help, with the … [Read more...] about Artist Toolbox: Drawing Tools & Materials, A New Reference Book for Artists
Draw 62 Animals and Make Them Cute Book by Heegyum Kim
My 9 1/2 year old granddaughter has taken a big interest in drawing and painting. She enjoys sitting down and sketching out some of her favorite animals and then coloring them in with colored pencils. She's been fine-tuning her drawing skills thanks to the Draw 62 Animals and Make Them Cute book by … [Read more...] about Draw 62 Animals and Make Them Cute Book by Heegyum Kim