by redfive | Dec 10, 2018 | REVIEWS
I have many adult coloring books and find them relaxing and a comfort to me to sit and draw in. Whatever Is Lovely was particularly nice in that it has inspiring quotes from the Bible along with the lovely drawings that I can color in. I use colored pencils for the...
by redfive | Dec 8, 2018 | REVIEWS
I and my probably-too-old-for-paper-dolls daughters all really love paper dolls. We’ve delighted in modern re-imaginging versions of paper dolls, often with historical designs and clothing well beyond the grasp of most young girls. But I have to say none of us...
by redfive | Dec 5, 2018 | REVIEWS
Author Cynthia Shaffer, who previously wrote Stash Happy Patchwork, has written a new book, Stash Happy: Applique, filled with ways to utilize the-oh-so common growing stash of fabric. I really appreciate the techniques used in applique, I see it as a low stress way...
by redfive | Dec 3, 2018 | REVIEWS
Make It a Party with Sizzix is an idea book, it focuses on bright, colorful photos of fun things you can create using your Sizzix machine. I personally found a lot of exciting and inspiring ideas. I loved how they strung some simple shapes on twine and hung them from...
by redfive | Nov 28, 2018 | REVIEWS
I’m a huge fan of paper flowers, it’s been an obsession of mine for decades now. When I saw Paper to Petal, my mouth literally dropped open, it is just amazing. My daughter saw it and immediately claimed it for her own, and started making plans to cover her entire...
