Have you ever wanted to draw but just didn’t know how to begin? A brand-new book is coming out in mid-June that will help you overcome the fear of that blank page and get you doodling and drawing in no time. It’s called How to Draw Almost Everything Volume 2: An Illustrated Sourcebook, by Six Pommes … [Read more...] about Beginning Drawing with How to Draw Almost Everything Volume 2
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Meditative Stone Art – Create Over 40 Mandala and Nature-Inspired Designs
I've been painting on river rocks and seashells for the past 5 years and always looking for new creative ideas. One reason that I enjoy this craft medium is that it's affordable. You use "found" objects in nature as your base and then all you need is painting supplies. Anyone with any skill level … [Read more...] about Meditative Stone Art – Create Over 40 Mandala and Nature-Inspired Designs
Adorable Fruits & Vegetables to Crochet by Marie Clesse
Adorable Fruits & Vegetables to Crochet: Delicious Decorations for Your Table by Marie Clesse contains 24 appealing crochet projects that include the following fruits: apple, pear, clementine, banana, lemon, lemon half, raspberry & blackberry, cherries, strawberry, kiwi half, peach, apricot … [Read more...] about Adorable Fruits & Vegetables to Crochet by Marie Clesse
Origami Boxes Book with 8 Projects and 200 Sheets of Origami Paper
Origami Boxes is a how-to book that includes 200 sheets of origami paper in 20 different patterns and colors. There are 8 easy-to-create projects included in the front of the book from today's great origami masters. Here's information about the book that we're featuring today. * Complimentary … [Read more...] about Origami Boxes Book with 8 Projects and 200 Sheets of Origami Paper
The Art of Spiral Drawing by Jonathan Stephen Harris
Have you ever seen an optical illusion and asked yourself, “How did they do that?” The decorative elements in spiral drawings create the illusion that they were drawn with curved lines, when in reality, they consist of straight lines. Spiral drawings may look intimidating, but with just a little … [Read more...] about The Art of Spiral Drawing by Jonathan Stephen Harris
Stealth Aircraft Origami Book by Jayson Merrill
Do you enjoy paper crafting, origami or just a military buff? If so, you'll want to check out Jayson Merrill's new Stealth Aircraft Origami book. This book is not for beginners and is best suited for those with origami experience. * Complimentary book received for review. This post contains … [Read more...] about Stealth Aircraft Origami Book by Jayson Merrill
Clay Play! Animal Favorites Book by Terry Taylor
I've been crafting since the age of 5 and have shared my love for arts & crafts with my granddaughter. Twice a month she comes over to my house for "crafting dates" and work on projects together. We've started these "play dates" when she was 3 1/2 years old and look forward to them. Currently … [Read more...] about Clay Play! Animal Favorites Book by Terry Taylor
Brushstrokes: Acrylic Effortless Painting with Minimal Tools and Materials
I love arts and crafts of all kinds. I will admit though, I'm a better crafter than artist. One of my resolutions this year is to teach myself to paint. I'm not looking to become a professional artist. I just want to learn some basic decorative painting skills that I can apply to my various craft … [Read more...] about Brushstrokes: Acrylic Effortless Painting with Minimal Tools and Materials