Of all the crafts I’ve undertaken over the years, one I have always admired but never tried is making books by hand. Anything more than a simple accordion seemed beyond my capabilities, but I’ve found inspiration in The Art & Craft of Handmade Books by Shereen LaPlantz (Dover Publications). Now … [Read more...] about Learn to Make Your Own Books with The Art & Craft of Handmade Books
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7 of the BEST Adult Coloring Books
Four years ago I jumped on the adult coloring bandwagon as a way to relax and as a way to explore my creativity. I enjoy sitting down and coloring, then once my page has been completed, I often turn it into artwork for my home or use the page in various paper crafting projects. Here are Shelly's … [Read more...] about 7 of the BEST Adult Coloring Books
Easy Bird Origami – A Fun Origami Project Book for Bird Lovers
The Japanese art of origami is very popular these days, and we’ve featured several how-to books here at The Classy Chics over the last year (check them out here). Today I’d like to tell you about a fun book of origami projects suitable even for beginners, Easy Bird Origami: 30 Pre-Printed Bird … [Read more...] about Easy Bird Origami – A Fun Origami Project Book for Bird Lovers
Special Subjects: Basic Color Theory An Introduction to Color for Beginning Artists
Special Subjects: Basic Color Theory allows artists to widen the scope of their abilities, demonstrating how to create color and value charts, basic color mixing techniques, and a comprehensive approach to understanding color relationships. * Complimentary book received for review. This post … [Read more...] about Special Subjects: Basic Color Theory An Introduction to Color for Beginning Artists
Star Wars Origami Book with 60 Pages of Origami Paper
My husband is a huge Star Wars fan. He's been collecting Star Wars books, games, puzzles, action figures, home decor and collectibles since the mid-to-late 1980's and has over 500+ items in his collection. Every time a new movie is released he sees it on opening night and then a hundred times … [Read more...] about Star Wars Origami Book with 60 Pages of Origami Paper
Princess Party: A Scratch & Sketch Adventure Book
Every year I purchase several books and arts & craft kits to give to my grandchildren during the holiday season. Everyone focuses on giving kids toys, but I feel it's equally important to give them books & craft kits too! These type's of items encourage creative play, while being educational … [Read more...] about Princess Party: A Scratch & Sketch Adventure Book
Learn the Basics of Painting with the New Book, Modern Acrylic
The Holiday Gift Guide here at The Classy Chics is in full swing, and today I have a great craft book for you to consider for the artist on your gift list, or perhaps for yourself. Allow me to introduce Modern Acrylic: A Contemporary Exploration of Acrylic Painting by Blakely Little (Walter Foster … [Read more...] about Learn the Basics of Painting with the New Book, Modern Acrylic
Scratch & Create Folk Art Flowers with 20 Original Postcards
How many of you have jumped onto the newest arts & crafts craze called Scratch & Create? I was introduced to it back in February when I reviewed the Scratch & Create: Amazing Endangered Animals Book. My entire family enjoyed that book including my 9 1/2 year old granddaughter. These … [Read more...] about Scratch & Create Folk Art Flowers with 20 Original Postcards