Creative Candle Making Review

Creative Candle Making Review

This is a lovely set for would-be candlemakers to help them not only learn how, but to actually begin, right away. The book is printed on quality paper in full-color. I love the exceptionally beautiful photography throughout. The layout is clever, clear, and lovely,...
New Craft Books From Dover!

New Craft Books From Dover!

Raising my kids today, I feel like they need to be doing “real life” things to feel good about themselves — in real life. Online is online, but we actually live out here in “Real.” One of my daughters has taken to knitting, while the...
The LEGO Castle Book

The LEGO Castle Book

I love how my kids find such a sense of pride in accomplishing things IRL with LEGO. And how my husband’s hobby has become a way for he and my children to bond over their shared love and creations. Yet, in my family of eager LEGO creators at least, there are two...
New Craft Book Reviews

New Craft Book Reviews

For those of us who really enjoy working with our hands, it can sometimes be difficult to explain why we find creating things so fulfilling. So, I really appreciate this lovely little book. The author understands, deeply, where people like us are coming from. And it...
Amigurumi Candy Corn

Amigurumi Candy Corn

Here’s a free crochet pattern for adorable Amigurumi Candy Corn from the Craftsy blog. What a fun treat for kids for Halloween, plus it’s sugar free!!