If you love to crochet and are looking to make some great projects for a youngster or a young-at-heart animal lover, you’ll want to check out Ira Rott’s new book, Crochet Animal Rugs: Over 20 Crochet Patterns for Fun Floor Mats and Matching Accessories. Honestly, who wouldn’t want to receive a … [Read more...] about Sweet and Clever Designs in the New Craft Book, Crochet Animal Rugs
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Cut Paper Pictures Craft Book by Artist Clover Robin
Cut Paper Pictures allows you to create personalized art with amazing depth and texture that's fun and easy to make no matter what your skill level. * Complimentary Book Received for Review. Offering step-by-step instructions, visual inspirations, and even a library of unique colors and textures, … [Read more...] about Cut Paper Pictures Craft Book by Artist Clover Robin
Fizz Boom Bath! Learn to Make Your Own Bath Bombs, Body Scrubs & More
Have you ever been at a store and found yourself staring longingly at a table full of scrumptious-looking bath bombs, shower melts, or lotion bars and thought, “Gee, it would be fun to make these at home, but where the heck would I begin?!” Well, “sisterpreneurs” Isabel and Caroline Bercaw of da … [Read more...] about Fizz Boom Bath! Learn to Make Your Own Bath Bombs, Body Scrubs & More
Ten-Step Drawing: Flowers Learn to Draw 75 Flowers Book
My 9 year old daughter really enjoys arts and crafts, and that includes drawing. She will sit down with colored pencils and draw for hours at a time. While I don't have an artistic bone in my body, she certainly does and takes after my mother. * Complimentary Book Received for Review. We received … [Read more...] about Ten-Step Drawing: Flowers Learn to Draw 75 Flowers Book
Crochet Animal Rugs with Over 20 Patterns Book by Ira Rott
When I was a little girl I used to sit and watch my grandmother and mother crochet. They would spend days and sometimes weeks working on pillows, blankets, hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, home decor and toys for the family. I was always amazed at the items that they would create. At the age of 13 … [Read more...] about Crochet Animal Rugs with Over 20 Patterns Book by Ira Rott
The Colored Pencil Manual by Veronica Winters
Experienced artists looking to master a new medium will relish this comprehensive guide to using colored pencils by Veronica Winters, author of How to Color Like an Artist. Step-by-step projects with photos and directions illustrate the many details that bring a simple composition to brilliant life, … [Read more...] about The Colored Pencil Manual by Veronica Winters
Crafting with Wooden Crates and Pallets by Natalie Wright
Crafting with Wooden Crates and Pallets: 25 Simple Projects to Style Your Home by Natalie Wright. ISBN: 978-0486824239 You don't have to be a carpenter or a home improvement expert to undertake these twenty-five projects, which combine elements of crafting and woodworking. Step-by-step … [Read more...] about Crafting with Wooden Crates and Pallets by Natalie Wright
Kid’s Crafts: Make Your Own Press-Out Dragons
Twice a month my granddaughter, grandson and godson come over to my house for "Crafting with Nanny" play dates. These dates are my way of spending quality time with the kids, while teaching them fun skills that they can use throughout their lives. * Complimentary Book Received for Review. Post … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts: Make Your Own Press-Out Dragons