by redfive | May 2, 2018 | REVIEWS
Beaded Bugs asserts that the “neat shape and brilliant colors of insects make them ideal subjects for small beading projects” and the resulting projects are certainly intricate and beautiful. All of the specimens in the book are based on real bugs and...
by redfive | Apr 30, 2018 | REVIEWS
When I was young, I took a floral arranging mini-course at a local community college. I learned about favorite flowers, keeping things balanced, and how to arrange flowers similar to my local supermarket. When I saw The Flower Workshop, I could see that it could take...
by redfive | Apr 26, 2018 | REVIEWS
My daughter, who is quite a crafter, has always loved butterflies. There’s something magical about such a simple and blobby-looking bug transforming into something so intricate and beautiful. She’s loving this delightful origami butterfly kit. The papers...
by redfive | Apr 26, 2018 | REVIEWS
I live in one of the country’s leading furniture making areas. It’s all pretty upscale and lots of my family members have all worked for one or more of them at one time or another. One of the big secrets they all share, though, is that the reclaimed and...
by redfive | Apr 26, 2018 | REVIEWS
Years ago, I had carefully compiled a truly remarkable library on calligraphy and lettering. I practiced often and learned so much. But then, we lost those books in a move. I left off practicing and tried not to think too often about that loss. And that’s why...
by redfive | Apr 25, 2018 | REVIEWS
For anyone lucky enough to live in a rural area, or just admire that way of life, the Country Life Coloring Book is a real delight, and overall, it’s one of the best coloring books I’ve ever seen. It features all-original drawings, with each animal,...
