I was 14 years old when my mother taught me how to do embroidery. When I was growing up all teenage girls were taught crochet, quilting, knitting, sewing and embroidery. The first project that I completed was a set of pillowcases followed by a matching dresser scarf. Over the years I've completed … [Read more...] about Plant Lady Embroidery – 300 Botanical Embroidery Motifs & Designs to Stitch
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Mini Chibi Art Class – A Complete Course in Drawing Cuties & Beasties
My daughter loves working on arts and crafts projects. She enjoys painting, paper crafts, beading and drawing. She’s 11 years old and has 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 contains … [Read more...] about Mini Chibi Art Class – A Complete Course in Drawing Cuties & Beasties
Sayings & Expressions Stained Glass Patterns by Anna Croyle
This all-new, original collection of stained glass patterns presents familiar sayings and sentiments, from messages as simple as "Family is Forever" and "Choose Joy" to timeless sayings such as "Home Sweet Home" and "Live, Love, Laugh." In addition to 40 panels for stained-glass makers to re-create, … [Read more...] about Sayings & Expressions Stained Glass Patterns by Anna Croyle
Cat in My Pocket Embroidery Ten Purrfect Projects Book by Hiroko Kubota
Cat in My Pocket Embroidery is a delightful book for cat fanciers, embroiderers, and anyone wanting to make a unique fashion statement. Hiroko Kubota kicked off a viral sensation with images of the unique embroidered cat shirts that she created for her son. Her online postings captured international … [Read more...] about Cat in My Pocket Embroidery Ten Purrfect Projects Book by Hiroko Kubota
Origami Fold-by-Fold Building Skills One Step at a Time Book
This unique collection of 35 original origami models, presented in order of difficulty, is the invention of bestselling origami artist John Montroll. The projects start with simple one-star models (ladybug, angelfish, sailboat) and progress to very complex four-star models (grasshopper, wooly … [Read more...] about Origami Fold-by-Fold Building Skills One Step at a Time Book
Easy Aircraft Origami: 14 Cool Paper Projects Take Flight
Origami is a fun and affordable craft medium. All you really need to make any project is origami paper and a great instructional book like the Easy Aircraft Origami: 14 Cool Paper Projects Take Flight by Jayson Merrill. ISBN: 9780486841250. You can check out my review on his previous book titled … [Read more...] about Easy Aircraft Origami: 14 Cool Paper Projects Take Flight
3-D Paper Craft – Create Fun Paper Cutouts from Plain Paper Book
I'm retired and to keep myself busy I dabble in arts and crafts. I enjoy scrapbooking, crocheting, cross stitch, weaving and paper crafts. I'm not artistic like my daughter Shelly, so the projects that I make need to be easy and affordable. * Complimentary book received for review. This post may … [Read more...] about 3-D Paper Craft – Create Fun Paper Cutouts from Plain Paper Book
Wreaths for Every Season – 24 Projects to Make Throughout the Year
Looking to spruce up your front door or the inside of your home this year? Looking for a few easy-to-make wreath ideas? If so, you're going to love this new book titled Wreaths for Every Season by author Stasie McArthur. The book includes 24 different projects and one thing that really impressed me … [Read more...] about Wreaths for Every Season – 24 Projects to Make Throughout the Year