The Ultimate Fluid Pouring & Painting Project Book Review

The Ultimate Fluid Pouring & Painting Project Book Review

There is a growing appreciation of non-traditional artists, who rely more on pouring techniques instead of careful brushwork. The acclaim such artists can receive these days extends author-and-illstrator Eric Carle selling multi-million copies of his children books,...
Mastering Modern Calligraphy Book Review

Mastering Modern Calligraphy Book Review

As a graphic designer, I’ve been studying calligraphy for decades. I’ve owned and studied dozens of books on the topic, many of them classics, focusing on the long tradition of lettering. Yet, I must say, for calligraphers today, this is likely the finest...
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...