by redfive | Dec 12, 2018 | REVIEWS
My daughter and I have been studying and working with polymer clay for several years and we have a pretty good handle on the basics of the craft. I was glad to see Polymer Clay Master Class, so that we could get some additional ideas and learn some more techniques,...
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...