Tag: craft book reviews

Beginning Drawing with How to Draw Almost Everything Volume 2

Beginning Drawing with How to Draw Almost Everything Volume 2

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 

Meditative Stone Art – Create Over 40 Mandala and Nature-Inspired Designs

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 

Adorable Fruits & Vegetables to Crochet by Marie Clesse

Adorable Fruits & Vegetables to Crochet by Marie Clesse

Adorable Fruits & Vegetables to Crochet by Marie ClesseAdorable 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 and plum. The vegetables include: tomato, eggplant, peas, avocado half, carrot, leek, cauliflower, radish, button mushroom and pumpkin.

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Adorable Fruits & Vegetables to Crochet by Marie Clesse

Each project features detailed instructions and is accompanied by full-color photos of the finished item. Also included are suggestions for appropriate types of yarn, stuffing, and other materials as well as the best hooks, needles, and other tools; notes on assembly and finishing touches; and estimates for how long each project takes to complete (most can be crocheted in less than an hour). These cute little crocheted ornaments make charming, unusual gifts for friends and family, too.

Title: Adorable Fruits & Vegetables to Crochet
Author: Marie Clesse
Publisher: Dover Publications
ISBN: 9780486842776

Adorable Fruits & Vegetables to Crochet by Marie Clesse

Each project includes a materials list, step-by-step instructions and a color photograph. The author does a really nice job at keeping the projects simple. I’m experienced with crocheting but my daughter is just learning. She was able to complete two of the projects too. In my opinion…if you know how to do basic crochet stitches you’ll have no problem completing these projects.

I think this is a really fun crochet book. Make a few of the apples, pears and pumpkins to set out on display during the fall harvest season. Whip up a few cherries and different berries to display during the spring season. A few vegetables for the summer gardening season. Make them all and display them throughout the different seasons of the year.

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Giveaway: One lucky winner is going to win the Adorable Fruits & Vegetables to Crochet by Marie Clesse from Dover Publications. Good Luck!

Giveaway Details: This giveaway is open to residents of the US ONLY age 18 and over. Please read our Terms of Service & Disclaimer Policy before entering. This giveaway will close on May 2nd, 2020 at 11:59 pm EST time. No purchase necessary to enter or win.

Shelly's Signature

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Origami Boxes Book with 8 Projects and 200 Sheets of Origami Paper

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. 

The Art of Spiral Drawing by Jonathan Stephen Harris

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 

Stealth Aircraft Origami Book by Jayson Merrill

Stealth Aircraft Origami Book by Jayson Merrill

Stealth Aircraft Origami Book by Jayson MerrillDo 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.

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Title: Stealth Aircraft Origami
Author: Jayson Merrill
ISBN: 9780486824246
Publisher: Dover Publications

Advanced paperfolders can get stealthy with eight finely detailed bombers and fighters. Based on actual American, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese stealth aircraft, the full-color and camouflaged models include:

• US B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, Northrop Grumman
• US B-21 Raider Strategic stealth bomber, Northrop Grumman
• US F-117 Lockheed Martin Nighthawk stealth attack aircraft
• US F-22 Lockheed Martin Raptor fighter jet
• US F-35 Lockheed Martin Lightning fighter jet
• Russian Sukhoi T-50 stealth fighter jet
• Chinese Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon fighter jet
• Japanese Mitsubishi X-2 “Spirit of the Heart” fighter jet

Stealth Aircraft Origami Book by Jayson Merrill

Military enthusiasts, history buffs, and experienced origamists will appreciate this unusual opportunity to re-create models based on real aircraft.

The book contains step-by-step instructions (with diagrams) to make 8 different military aircraft. In the front of the book the author gives you a brief list with instructions on how to do most of the folding procedures. Every project is laid out nicely in the book and anyone who is an origami fan or military buff will enjoy making the projects.

Giveaway: One lucky winner is going to win the Stealth Aircraft Origami Book by Jayson Merrill from Dover Publications.

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Samuel - Signature Tag

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Clay Play! Animal Favorites Book by Terry Taylor

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 

Brushstrokes: Acrylic Effortless Painting with Minimal Tools and Materials

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