tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63416322088978672232024-03-17T21:41:25.170-04:00Handmade by Debmaker, DIY, art, craft, papercraft, origamiDebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15966793279346933109noreply@blogger.comBlogger401125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341632208897867223.post-66309890378814670732024-02-21T09:59:00.000-05:002024-02-21T09:59:02.562-05:00*NEW BLOG*<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9GpWkvTT-a68R1uQagLjDXuJGQjj3YS43PtHtjDN_J3B5n6nRkashZHzxSmTbQGINkL1BIB2M0-OFcFREJ2yTQknHfjIPKHcqXtKwj0vgw9Aytz9hhMjqBFpH5npG6lz0WQJghD-dI0YTIi9IbIy86_Dz2S-B2TaeWiYetg5yN9ehJ7F4SwZbq81avNw" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="491" data-original-width="848" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9GpWkvTT-a68R1uQagLjDXuJGQjj3YS43PtHtjDN_J3B5n6nRkashZHzxSmTbQGINkL1BIB2M0-OFcFREJ2yTQknHfjIPKHcqXtKwj0vgw9Aytz9hhMjqBFpH5npG6lz0WQJghD-dI0YTIi9IbIy86_Dz2S-B2TaeWiYetg5yN9ehJ7F4SwZbq81avNw" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15966793279346933109noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341632208897867223.post-77654949425488879682023-07-11T09:29:00.000-04:002023-07-11T09:29:49.314-04:00Taking a Break<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC0u3dvbPjpZdWXuHH93s8PZG3HA9bAI1xm2M_K0frEN42CefEkwV-50UD6bxYRcB6YAWIXfEbOIUnijfKG8dzjoRXBOLSdwUjEkgD9RQteBNYEMkdYLmXvth4eMwwHwyW7mKXefnrQIDZgiTB3fGZe4G41A4dZkZ2Lgi0G27TcnhCAcb6x5iel0Zrifc/s1748/debsiesta.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1748" data-original-width="1188" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC0u3dvbPjpZdWXuHH93s8PZG3HA9bAI1xm2M_K0frEN42CefEkwV-50UD6bxYRcB6YAWIXfEbOIUnijfKG8dzjoRXBOLSdwUjEkgD9RQteBNYEMkdYLmXvth4eMwwHwyW7mKXefnrQIDZgiTB3fGZe4G41A4dZkZ2Lgi0G27TcnhCAcb6x5iel0Zrifc/w435-h640/debsiesta.jpg" width="435" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Deb of the Handmade by Deb blog is taking a break to enjoy village life on the shores of Lake Huron.</div><p></p>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15966793279346933109noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341632208897867223.post-70017863329698464052023-04-02T08:00:00.000-04:002023-04-13T08:36:57.397-04:00Write, Design & Wreck Review & GIVEAWAY<div style="text-align: justify;">Let loose! <b>Write, Design & Wreck:</b> <i>Draw, Paint, Rip, and Ruin this Book</i> by the <b>Editors of Chartwell Books</b>. Make this art journal your own. Express your creativity without the fear of making a mistake or being perfect. This guided journal has over 150 mixed-media prompts in color and the space to complete them. All prompts are open to interpretation. Use your favorite arts and crafts supplies. Tools to write with and add color are a good starting point. You probably have enough materials around the house. There are no limits. Every page is different. It's never dull. Explore the art journaling process with words, drawings and more. Try a wide variety of activities - with all types of mediums. The benefits of keeping a journal are many. Work out your thoughts and feelings. Express your mood. Set goals, plan and dream. Try new materials and practice new techniques. It's fun. I look forward to it every day. See excerpts below. This 192-page paperback will be released on April 11, 2023, by Chartwell Books. 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<script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15966793279346933109noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341632208897867223.post-43061562030304127842023-03-13T17:35:00.001-04:002023-04-08T09:54:53.402-04:00369 Laws of Attraction Review & GIVEAWAY <div style="text-align: justify;">Achieve your dreams! <b>369 Laws of Attraction</b> Guided Workbook: <i>Discover Your Inner Power to Make Your Life Anything You Can Imagine</i> from the <b>Editors of Chartwell Books</b>. Learn how to use the 369 method - tap into the law of attraction and manifest your dreams. This book begins with an introduction to the 369 method, including why, how and guidelines. Ten pages of positive affirmation exercises follow. The categories are self-worth, health and body image, career goals, wealth and love. Read the sample affirmations. Use them as a guide to create your own. Write yours in the lined space provided. Thirteen chapters follow. All begin with an inspirational quote - some spiritual wisdom for contemplation. Each chapter introduces an effective manifestation technique, such as journaling, self-belief and visualization. These include prompts for reflection and writing. Use the 369 templates to write down your intention statements. They are a written expression of your intention. Do this three times in the morning, six times during the day and nine times in the evening. This format continues for all chapters. Use these techniques to attract what you want. I'm going to. Your dreams are waiting. What would you like to manifest? See excerpts and the complete table of contents below. This 192-page paperback will be released on April 4, 2023, by Chartwell Books. It's available now for pre-order. <b>Get your copy below!</b></div><div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw7LtzKiiX6uu9L-1H-l5cxRSRx6BkvkizY-Yw8L2Ej3vT87js2PQqG9otU-4we8qXrFIHaz34azHyJ6Nk2E-gzipUejhTFIVXcq-owsIiaiCJoBVXU8Abh79XLENp-5oZl7oCCztI_i0gBgXaoBwTvQZ8l1c9GEcieyDvRpHy_vkthXA9PEU21o0E/s2481/81ERHZxQgZL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2481" data-original-width="1890" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw7LtzKiiX6uu9L-1H-l5cxRSRx6BkvkizY-Yw8L2Ej3vT87js2PQqG9otU-4we8qXrFIHaz34azHyJ6Nk2E-gzipUejhTFIVXcq-owsIiaiCJoBVXU8Abh79XLENp-5oZl7oCCztI_i0gBgXaoBwTvQZ8l1c9GEcieyDvRpHy_vkthXA9PEU21o0E/w488-h640/81ERHZxQgZL.jpg" width="488" /></a> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>C O N T E N T S</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Manifesting Your Dreams the 369 Way </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Journaling</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Self Belief</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Visualization</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">4. Meeting People Who Will Help</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">5. Letting Go of Limiting Beliefs</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">6. Expressing Gratitude</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">7. Embodying Positive Energy</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">8. Aligning Your Vibrations</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">9. Practice Trust</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">10. Experiencing Connection</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">11. Seeking Serendipity</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">12 Believing in Your Worth</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">13. 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It is available now for pre-order. <b>Get your copy below!</b></div><div><br /></div><div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX7oe6QMIJGhQ6jHWT0zmJH8493OKOo5PZ4SKbZCT3mFwH03mJm3joMSDN7As4bl43V6sPll8ZTIb1b0fEwPAAu2xxYaARXgHdZnI_MrpCwLoW0yyi77-jEbhgE3nKphFroOe9vWqb1XbWGAw_W5Zdw0DJIoovtBisd0y_hAMF5hc_quEmTmC1rVjp/s2438/71LA1YfDPAL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2438" data-original-width="1886" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX7oe6QMIJGhQ6jHWT0zmJH8493OKOo5PZ4SKbZCT3mFwH03mJm3joMSDN7As4bl43V6sPll8ZTIb1b0fEwPAAu2xxYaARXgHdZnI_MrpCwLoW0yyi77-jEbhgE3nKphFroOe9vWqb1XbWGAw_W5Zdw0DJIoovtBisd0y_hAMF5hc_quEmTmC1rVjp/w496-h640/71LA1YfDPAL.jpg" width="496" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>C O N T E N T S</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Introduction</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>HOME & FARM</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cat</div><div style="text-align: center;">Dog</div><div style="text-align: center;">Horse</div><div style="text-align: center;">Guinea Pig</div><div style="text-align: center;">Goose</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pig</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sheep</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>WOODLANDS, PLAINS & GRASSLANDS</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Elephant</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lion</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Zebra</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">Iguana</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tiger</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Monkey</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Capybara</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jaguar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sloth</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Orangutan</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>SEA, SHORE & WETLANDS</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Alligator</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Beaver</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Frog</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Walrus</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jellyfish</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lobster</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shark</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sea Turtle</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fish</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Seahorse</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Squid</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">X-Ray Fish</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKebbOapIuoo77wlKAcQbaXcxFQzNSTKQlIiMbK8mhn3dG67B89E6tTnBDSHE9j8aZ-30jes2WDslOnmDPNVDB2jl7uUbIjhnWh8ttdZUfeR31AHV1G60H8TZbF56qRMPdLFdSS4N7iTsMn6i92CytvbTxUyO5A6Xz35tWX0katBuL1-S2Z99SmA4d/s543/elephant.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="332" data-original-width="543" height="122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKebbOapIuoo77wlKAcQbaXcxFQzNSTKQlIiMbK8mhn3dG67B89E6tTnBDSHE9j8aZ-30jes2WDslOnmDPNVDB2jl7uUbIjhnWh8ttdZUfeR31AHV1G60H8TZbF56qRMPdLFdSS4N7iTsMn6i92CytvbTxUyO5A6Xz35tWX0katBuL1-S2Z99SmA4d/w200-h122/elephant.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>LEGENDARY CREATURES</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dinosaur</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dodo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Unicorn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>About the Author</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggXasd0iGDnwzYKZKyLigRVTE2LJ2l_Fs54NaTQAQWcx6FRo-zSu_mq0ABIT7C1Rz6owsW-f7UUa5bH3cain9s3VM8AeIFwMeDN6pwNilGMB1IYWXVKuBTB4VBl1Nramk7zVr2m8VK9S8_71-PbKyKl_iTo68Jcr0S96J3Jv7EGJSt6dOYRSBGGD_T/s3780/O.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2438" data-original-width="3780" height="413" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggXasd0iGDnwzYKZKyLigRVTE2LJ2l_Fs54NaTQAQWcx6FRo-zSu_mq0ABIT7C1Rz6owsW-f7UUa5bH3cain9s3VM8AeIFwMeDN6pwNilGMB1IYWXVKuBTB4VBl1Nramk7zVr2m8VK9S8_71-PbKyKl_iTo68Jcr0S96J3Jv7EGJSt6dOYRSBGGD_T/w640-h413/O.jpg" width="640" /></a>Contents</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic6NRsLrSE7HV6CKhzDtLiHcglHaVIQvwlQrlHIVHciWWlRmCaLMKSqO6OdR5lTa1m342B3YdeJVqHaNflxd4iY26yDYKR5o_dS7l8LON-rbXlp-pVJSApRXTZi_PGPYbqjTWVXCJ7DMfQ_2TObZHTUnIblzxNGDv-bI2w13iVHbugdHv3MP-Hop_J/s3780/O%20(1).jpg" style="clear: left; 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text-align: center;">Capybara</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiROW9JyjIfuEYf0g2DKJ2yJQiSYken8G1MzuRrQir5IWq0BfwqZAqSvIeALSa3gAkI7Wk_IlfJCoZJX0V1DA9_aGc94F4dibi3C4wO93nuksucL9bndLMaYigqZ15Hb50OtnAfDi8IosW7aKAv4P82hg4kWs3-SeRI_9Y4CRcR616fhRlFflMmVGql/s2560/3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1651" data-original-width="2560" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiROW9JyjIfuEYf0g2DKJ2yJQiSYken8G1MzuRrQir5IWq0BfwqZAqSvIeALSa3gAkI7Wk_IlfJCoZJX0V1DA9_aGc94F4dibi3C4wO93nuksucL9bndLMaYigqZ15Hb50OtnAfDi8IosW7aKAv4P82hg4kWs3-SeRI_9Y4CRcR616fhRlFflMmVGql/w640-h412/3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shark</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFefKxvDL7PbZAi1QCSy6hoAJLzuvYjFgyHv2DimU0Sg-cdcYOfOk2d3LJcphUFkId0o3mgV0Qe163ve0YCK2D5a-hwdfXNjyWmWCtuvbKF-gPA0f8L4M09erAHhNuiI1USQdUb5M-P1aPvrDS7mLyK788JChj-97qGBCCHj85ycZPHUBvRN1GVVRc/s2560/4.jpg" style="clear: left; 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<script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15966793279346933109noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341632208897867223.post-85076899495121025122023-02-22T07:50:00.007-05:002023-02-24T09:33:37.686-05:00Urban Wild Review & GIVEAWAY<div style="text-align: justify;">Get your recommended weekly dose of nature! <b>Urban Wild:</b> <i>52 Ways to Find Wildness on Your Doorstep</i> by <b>Helen Rook</b>. Her book is a collection of activities designed to deepen your connection with the natural world - especially if you live in a town or city. It features 52 practical ways to discover the beauty of nature where you live. Embrace and experience all four seasons - winter, spring, summer and autumn - and their distinct changes. Activities are organized monthly from January to December. Awaken and engage your senses with meaningful, family-friendly activities. Projects are arranged neatly with step-by-step instructions and beautiful photography. Every week offers a new way to tap into nature. These include creative, culinary, herbal, and mindful activities. Learn new skills and knowledge while developing a passion for the outdoors. The benefits include improved health and well-being. See excerpts and the complete table of contents below. <b>Bloomsbury Publishing</b> released this 224-page hardcover on April 19, 2022. <b>Get your copy below!</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8C5jJP67q_LiW92PHSlb-nMQssdm6mFecF_braIHFz8fY7WNqccPQ_wtp0oGxuHpDvLVOSHRAR9BDBmIVqeX3DWcRrpu8yrCX8J6thLVjeRRU9N7wKuKumIdtKY3nwcjlrPYHF7t1Tb1u99Rn6mby15AUqtdI7ezL50vSqCJvfuGOV7Oj9ivJeGXp/s614/512qy-9Yy9L.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="614" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8C5jJP67q_LiW92PHSlb-nMQssdm6mFecF_braIHFz8fY7WNqccPQ_wtp0oGxuHpDvLVOSHRAR9BDBmIVqeX3DWcRrpu8yrCX8J6thLVjeRRU9N7wKuKumIdtKY3nwcjlrPYHF7t1Tb1u99Rn6mby15AUqtdI7ezL50vSqCJvfuGOV7Oj9ivJeGXp/s16000/512qy-9Yy9L.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>CONTENTS</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The planting of the seed</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A note on safety</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>January</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take a tree shower </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sounds of nature</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Landscape navigation</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wild potpourri</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>February</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Micro-pilgrimage</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Valentines for the birds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Animal tracking</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Home spa facial</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>March</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Be out in a storm <i>(or at least watch one)</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Make a spring flower bouquet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Plant a nectar bar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Eat wild spring pesto</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><i>Spring wild weather activity: </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><i>Homemade reed diffusers</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>April </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Plant something and watch it grow</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Watch for the first swallows</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Make nettle cordial</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Foraged pakoras</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>May</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Make daisy oil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sleep in a hammock</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Make a natural gratitude journal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Honour your feet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>June</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Make rose petal gin</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Make elder flower champagne</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Afternoon tea ceremony</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Find a sit spot</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><i>Summer wild weather activity: </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><i>Make herbal gin bags</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>July</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Get to water</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Make mojito jellies</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Savour a plant</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cloud watching</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>August</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Go camping</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Look at the stars</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sit by a fire</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Swim in the sea</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>September</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wild herbal balms</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bountiful berries and the art of eating mindfully</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wild mocktails</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rose hip vinegar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Autumn<span> wild weather activity: </span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><i>Make a plaster print</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>October</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wild berry jelly</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Make a bulb lasagna</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Autumn light photography</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Carve a pumpkin</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>November</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Make something and burn it</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Scrumped apple pies</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Go on a night walk</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Plant a tree <i>(even indoors)</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>December</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Christmas wreath walk</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bake bread on a skillet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See a sunrise</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Know when enough is enough</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><i>Winter wild weather activity:</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><i>Make an ice globe</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO0P4slOeGTILzFiAgWL1FQc4kT71YRBioh3eMwXVHCIJk8Me_gzVBbv-oii5jNxxppOayEo4994SwPNyD1mjKPlWjWcwtsUlwgFzCHB8AlPPxPl-GJi9Iabo9AiFyw48OADP5UBvigBGIE3KQQbjjTz4Cpbd97gwfRGns3TOEzVT_EiDlRkOM7CIv/s1489/539954-1.jpg" style="clear: left; 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<script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15966793279346933109noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341632208897867223.post-1606109483620666762023-02-05T17:18:00.003-05:002023-02-23T10:14:55.094-05:00Knitty Gritty Review & GIVEAWAY<div style="text-align: justify;">Learn how to knit! <b>Knitty Gritty:</b> <i>Knitting for the Absolute Beginner</i> by <b>Aneeta Patel</b>. She's a knitting teacher in East London who specializes in beginners knitting classes. Review what you need to knit - then gather up the essentials. The author guides you through her How to Knit Workshop. Easy-to-follow instructions <i>(text and photo)</i> take beginners step-by-step from start to finish. Learn how to cast on, knit and cast off. Followed by how to add a new color, weave in the ends and purl. Apply what you've practiced in 16 beginner knitting projects. Pattern instructions are in clear language. Choose from designs suitable for family and home. Patterns require an assortment of yarn types and needle sizes. Additional knitting skills are introduced along the way. They include decreasing, sewing-up, stitch patterns, increasing, finishing and cable stitches. Knitting patterns offer alternative finishing options for experimentation. Suggestions include changes to the yarn, needles and stitches. Make tassels and pompoms to add to your knitting. It's everything the novice knitter needs to begin broken down into simple steps. Learn to knit. Develop your skills. Create something beautiful and feel confident. See excerpts and the complete table of contents below. <b>Herbert Press</b> released this 128-page paperback on May 14, 2019. <b>Get your copy below!</b></div><div><div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitUj_TrchvrE7ZeEe9pNtUb7ocYtt0Qs8Hr3myrCW36Hwz2aRa-QTFjKom65eVW-HHwYdB2ZoqHBOV99u3JormdoOlFG9QIPZyGEIS1KMXnx3bhUROZU0E-1pzN3bby4WIIj2j_FyPsfqcE3HRm5u1RGZCsgxSwuVOykzFMqUGHKyBIVr4E_IIrhzQ/s2560/91IfS9p7IhL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1950" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitUj_TrchvrE7ZeEe9pNtUb7ocYtt0Qs8Hr3myrCW36Hwz2aRa-QTFjKom65eVW-HHwYdB2ZoqHBOV99u3JormdoOlFG9QIPZyGEIS1KMXnx3bhUROZU0E-1pzN3bby4WIIj2j_FyPsfqcE3HRm5u1RGZCsgxSwuVOykzFMqUGHKyBIVr4E_IIrhzQ/w488-h640/91IfS9p7IhL.jpg" width="488" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>C O N T E N T S</b></div></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Welcome to the wonderful world of knitting</div><div style="text-align: center;">Your Essential Knit-Kit</div><div style="text-align: center;">How to Knit Workshop</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Project 1: <b>Chunky Scarf</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Decreasing Workshop</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sewing-up Workshop</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Project 2: <b>Baby Booties</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stitch Patterns Workshop</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Project 3: <b>Hats</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Increasing Workshop</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Project 4: <b>Zig-Zag Scarf</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Finishing Workshop</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Project 5: <b>Cardigan</b> <i>(baby or child)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Project 6: <b>Flower </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cable Stitches Workshop</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Project 7: <b>Cable Bag</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Project 8: <b>Lacy Wrap</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Project 9: <b>Mittens</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Project 10: <b>Hot Water Bottle Cover</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Project 11: <b>Necktie</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Project 12: <b>Fingerless Wrist-Warmers</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Project 13: <b>Phone Home</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Project 14: <b>Manly Scarf</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Project 15: <b>Girly Scarf</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Project 16: <b>Little 'n' Large Cushions</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Enjoy and Experiment</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Useful Notes: Conversion Charts and Abbreviations</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Stockists</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I knit three of them up very quickly using blue variegated yarn. It's an easy project for new knitters because you can experiment with any yarn type and needle size. Use the flower to embellish a hat or other item.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Knitty Gritty: Knitting for the Absolute Beginner ISBN-13 : 978-1789940077 is available worldwide at <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/knitty-gritty-9781789940077/" target="_blank">Bloomsbury Publishing</a>. They have generously offered to giveaway a copy! One winner will be selected at random. Open until February 22, 2023. <b><span style="color: red;">Canadian and US addresses only.</span></b> Good luck!</div></div></div><div><br /></div></div>
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<script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15966793279346933109noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341632208897867223.post-87482184970623988672023-01-23T08:19:00.006-05:002023-02-23T10:15:12.548-05:00A Knot A Day Review & GIVEAWAY<div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Knots you'll use! <b>A Knot A Day: </b><i>365 Knot Challenges for All Abilities</i> by<b> Nic Compton</b>. Learn how to tie and use knots in numerous creative and practical ways. There are eight knot-tying categories - <i>General, Indoor, Outdoor, Magic, Craft, Fashion, Decorative, and Splices and Whippings</i>. Each knot category is color-coded for easy reference. The <i>'General'</i> section contains the base knots. Challenge yourself daily - starting with Day 1 and working your way through to Day 365 consistently building your skills. Or jump in wherever you like. Use the <i>Table of Contents</i> or <i>Index</i> to find a particular knot or project. What I like best about this book are all the projects using knots. Both the decorative and functional knots appeal to me. I couldn't resist temptation. First, I made the <i>Spiral bracelet</i>, then the <i>Celtic heart necklace</i>. Both were easy to make though the heart took a few tries. While learning do not try to rush. From practice, I've memorized the designs. The instructions are straightforward. They are well-photographed and explained. Jargon is minimal. It's a <i>cool</i> book! There is something for everyone. See excerpts below. Publisher <b>Adlard Coles</b> released this 368-page paperback on February 9, 2021. <b>Get your copy below!</b></div><div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIMTETszZEvnjPmarYPc-F8M6Ha_JBe2Jp3W1cjrmQx0BryyxTR-HrDm1BTykgyTGBQRGulrH5gplRWQL5xDDDS9IFUYpXfh3Nyl0KWjLRsoXYLfeQhkpI9uBagWds9UmapPoIrBHIh4ub9I0L4CNuyP-CyIjhgjkIjGkGWicNh2w59V-8lzIwol2B/s2339/81Ee7kmLhWL.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2339" data-original-width="2339" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIMTETszZEvnjPmarYPc-F8M6Ha_JBe2Jp3W1cjrmQx0BryyxTR-HrDm1BTykgyTGBQRGulrH5gplRWQL5xDDDS9IFUYpXfh3Nyl0KWjLRsoXYLfeQhkpI9uBagWds9UmapPoIrBHIh4ub9I0L4CNuyP-CyIjhgjkIjGkGWicNh2w59V-8lzIwol2B/w640-h640/81Ee7kmLhWL.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaS8B34bsW0zKKF6S27QJmi1DmD7tF9DLwbV8Drgc42D188wbOhxQh_gbMT0I84ufpWv4x24mwGNsyDxcVVKclzx5C_3pFYYVZbyoelAbeQTgbS-KTMcTVoZNckyT91fb2iwoy8UFY9jgDbyM9Q3dRKtNqFNtJWC7jxy1Gw-HLdUvBqVsWrBHbSGd0/s639/about.jpg" style="clear: left; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmrwbJ5lgWOpRcmy8mf5tdfXfgAtlD3sTMJngDAcF4YeAVED0Fd_jVU_houRQAfZZjMRR9Bfd9ttZwTXf598NAYsc0bieFepkeWVJCBgHiDPq1lLdg4qN1SKlxPdIfr8OgIOiOPmMkTGGuVfmLK6zzpLvGjUSCdRyx6AfhhfZpi6rQZISxeLnkaWJH/s2560/91obLglirdL.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="2560" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmrwbJ5lgWOpRcmy8mf5tdfXfgAtlD3sTMJngDAcF4YeAVED0Fd_jVU_houRQAfZZjMRR9Bfd9ttZwTXf598NAYsc0bieFepkeWVJCBgHiDPq1lLdg4qN1SKlxPdIfr8OgIOiOPmMkTGGuVfmLK6zzpLvGjUSCdRyx6AfhhfZpi6rQZISxeLnkaWJH/w640-h320/91obLglirdL.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Plain whipping</div><div style="text-align: center;">Plain handle wrap</div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimwV6S1boC47mVvUVj1RHNYIz4sK9pT9BZ24F4GUScfk0LgnC-aEXb1DJ8QDtpEY4ZPvbgI19IlGBIwleVlnz3Jf84TCz9RBzZO5JxUOXCAcpWMov1yHeJPiO7e9biQP0MyVKPkcMI3r1Ka2ZorwoyBVcTUeFLnJvebKcHnykm-3AIDjqaB1Su9JFx/s2560/91+C5dwaCwL.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="2560" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimwV6S1boC47mVvUVj1RHNYIz4sK9pT9BZ24F4GUScfk0LgnC-aEXb1DJ8QDtpEY4ZPvbgI19IlGBIwleVlnz3Jf84TCz9RBzZO5JxUOXCAcpWMov1yHeJPiO7e9biQP0MyVKPkcMI3r1Ka2ZorwoyBVcTUeFLnJvebKcHnykm-3AIDjqaB1Su9JFx/w640-h320/91+C5dwaCwL.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Fishtail weave necklace</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bouquet garni</div><div style="text-align: center;">Campfire pot hanger</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJDntyzCl_P11anInZXAIAvdwKDaQp9j46KJY4cS7VDBarZuvGbY8jynH1UicDna7GgyKhTt3vF9iXz7lpHwX8qDZOCViBDA6lBEutWtkbfLsMPjauUaWpgtv4MBSZfsSB_mg_L6Ol4t9UMSKsD6xGCcPpLi2VmsG4gZHtBZhPc4pWRxiVhVoPEpM5/s536/simpleplanthanger.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="536" data-original-width="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJDntyzCl_P11anInZXAIAvdwKDaQp9j46KJY4cS7VDBarZuvGbY8jynH1UicDna7GgyKhTt3vF9iXz7lpHwX8qDZOCViBDA6lBEutWtkbfLsMPjauUaWpgtv4MBSZfsSB_mg_L6Ol4t9UMSKsD6xGCcPpLi2VmsG4gZHtBZhPc4pWRxiVhVoPEpM5/s16000/simpleplanthanger.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Simple plant hanger</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWWLfMOieiDBWHfS1roULZXmXv4cb714eFdlr7DARhyRvtizb8wPHVHfC2N3Mfb2rG0RsuiWGa-aRaRzWsGYxDmcRlEOp4cCZ_0aiKpQlEx2iAgObSbGxMsSnLkuHzIgDEQnCFAPKkJgtAv1zq_wvh8oK4UNusIHftrxH-q790O_xegAc_ieCy0Xgw/s519/sprialbracelet.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="265" data-original-width="519" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWWLfMOieiDBWHfS1roULZXmXv4cb714eFdlr7DARhyRvtizb8wPHVHfC2N3Mfb2rG0RsuiWGa-aRaRzWsGYxDmcRlEOp4cCZ_0aiKpQlEx2iAgObSbGxMsSnLkuHzIgDEQnCFAPKkJgtAv1zq_wvh8oK4UNusIHftrxH-q790O_xegAc_ieCy0Xgw/s16000/sprialbracelet.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Spiral bracelet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6HDErTpg67dtEt4QSwsuifVdqwPgooHFNdcMomgPTeISGXBxuzxQZXDsjnGvNKWDpZp-XZ-op06i5cKHnoq281AmAz2LfQzNE5uMxTKY429bmmrmATJNU-154flXve4w1Im5oYbTD4IbF2etmM0dywKifsAt13bPd0YRN3MTmPb2kTZ7lYrZ5tjIa/s493/awning.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="493" data-original-width="411" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6HDErTpg67dtEt4QSwsuifVdqwPgooHFNdcMomgPTeISGXBxuzxQZXDsjnGvNKWDpZp-XZ-op06i5cKHnoq281AmAz2LfQzNE5uMxTKY429bmmrmATJNU-154flXve4w1Im5oYbTD4IbF2etmM0dywKifsAt13bPd0YRN3MTmPb2kTZ7lYrZ5tjIa/s16000/awning.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Improvised awning</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMadRClZ1bKo_l8NISEHucx7AcudgOHMWtRjL9R3hfNsqNNxmLktMp7btBtlsm0wHHnZ9odXaxXJ1XA1JLyTo1H6dtHRr15eEYKkwihWSh_-hZrWM1Iyhx682bNwgN1QcgNIpuHoIZYlq5iBlzCUyeIF22IDrwMAo3D6HWUkKAYUX-i44_MKWatQ5f/s247/necktie1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="207" data-original-width="247" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMadRClZ1bKo_l8NISEHucx7AcudgOHMWtRjL9R3hfNsqNNxmLktMp7btBtlsm0wHHnZ9odXaxXJ1XA1JLyTo1H6dtHRr15eEYKkwihWSh_-hZrWM1Iyhx682bNwgN1QcgNIpuHoIZYlq5iBlzCUyeIF22IDrwMAo3D6HWUkKAYUX-i44_MKWatQ5f/s1600/necktie1.jpg" width="247" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Tie 1: Four in hand</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS3Seve9iBsDq312NyqUrDFZVJTwKibGyoNJ_2PHl3h0rhaaiQrMRzobW8xz2xT5hYPX97LTv2DoGoRzfLPk1IO_11A6RSYBVYP-aOpozt8IDIJIB886jXgYtK8kgM2j_BnoPe27ckdH9PpOdJqj7jHl84AbjpwR4qh-EW3Yfijtf9z4rPAGG94z0k/s245/shoe1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="179" data-original-width="245" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS3Seve9iBsDq312NyqUrDFZVJTwKibGyoNJ_2PHl3h0rhaaiQrMRzobW8xz2xT5hYPX97LTv2DoGoRzfLPk1IO_11A6RSYBVYP-aOpozt8IDIJIB886jXgYtK8kgM2j_BnoPe27ckdH9PpOdJqj7jHl84AbjpwR4qh-EW3Yfijtf9z4rPAGG94z0k/s1600/shoe1.jpg" width="245" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Shoelaces 1: Ladder</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2vV6vOXZn2zDrv_hasJasTdPfyq5seMLPHJobv6q_8dlhmyYmso1oTBq1gEmrlMmY5l-GZaJR_iSEpkkeI0WYdv47HXwA_TT8kuXJwmWaPVzbvtqnYrkZDIH3kzOdt5UgNdIQE4EFd348zaJOzYzOUpLq4U7cjr0otlq8_fygg3X0Ihsaj2BnGvKE/s277/shoe2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="277" data-original-width="218" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2vV6vOXZn2zDrv_hasJasTdPfyq5seMLPHJobv6q_8dlhmyYmso1oTBq1gEmrlMmY5l-GZaJR_iSEpkkeI0WYdv47HXwA_TT8kuXJwmWaPVzbvtqnYrkZDIH3kzOdt5UgNdIQE4EFd348zaJOzYzOUpLq4U7cjr0otlq8_fygg3X0Ihsaj2BnGvKE/s1600/shoe2.jpg" width="218" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Shoelaces 2: Noose</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifUrKjFXW1lwuZDHs2zJfW8zyTbWxUbX_3HujA_CL-q498oxAXFko1KLCD3N5rS3eajU5dDdCoWTVi8aDq2pePuUpC0_uQ4NjgwPG1Zquc1t2AU2fZ0HHV8hZ2PJyQdaqLvnt9EidNiIrthznJiu8szBOS40eG3s6BwgS1vjWVvT8ZzB_FaF6gLjNS/s464/handle.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="277" data-original-width="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifUrKjFXW1lwuZDHs2zJfW8zyTbWxUbX_3HujA_CL-q498oxAXFko1KLCD3N5rS3eajU5dDdCoWTVi8aDq2pePuUpC0_uQ4NjgwPG1Zquc1t2AU2fZ0HHV8hZ2PJyQdaqLvnt9EidNiIrthznJiu8szBOS40eG3s6BwgS1vjWVvT8ZzB_FaF6gLjNS/s16000/handle.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wrapped handle</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_1qDjuZD1-wKXRvZNx4ubQTYR0awoXw8UtRhRT3qaGbmSWBf73Wxg7BwulT-1pIW9i6IFCbhkNffKPrPDqB-Q8xb-3z39MTxzcRx9F-bghg0MHgAiUeL5Mx3EWFX6Y-PErH2N3e-CysBv6u7NWDbKRHypyu6_kxV3TLP3v-rYEvldH_Z8dNOcGzId/s408/washingline.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="356" data-original-width="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_1qDjuZD1-wKXRvZNx4ubQTYR0awoXw8UtRhRT3qaGbmSWBf73Wxg7BwulT-1pIW9i6IFCbhkNffKPrPDqB-Q8xb-3z39MTxzcRx9F-bghg0MHgAiUeL5Mx3EWFX6Y-PErH2N3e-CysBv6u7NWDbKRHypyu6_kxV3TLP3v-rYEvldH_Z8dNOcGzId/s16000/washingline.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Washing line</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFX9gg1Z-p8BxpGWb-bwsXITWBATad-T5h4c49F61PTiNGGBT6IR1tzGhTlFnHDnVBK3gV1dQ6L-ObT1pu3N1ZZxR_svau_tJWVFnLPkYIqb6aKWE2GUDJ8pswBG8KPGpdr2BSpkn5Z49YBYgPyAb_axaa86O7fe6yiP--PbAd7G6yJH2nsuw3QpTZ/s2048/P1750879.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFX9gg1Z-p8BxpGWb-bwsXITWBATad-T5h4c49F61PTiNGGBT6IR1tzGhTlFnHDnVBK3gV1dQ6L-ObT1pu3N1ZZxR_svau_tJWVFnLPkYIqb6aKWE2GUDJ8pswBG8KPGpdr2BSpkn5Z49YBYgPyAb_axaa86O7fe6yiP--PbAd7G6yJH2nsuw3QpTZ/w640-h426/P1750879.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">My first Celtic heart necklace.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqHUltHnVFEIhPk40mjqTzVJQ-25WSd1xMD6xHXb3JDVC8H3iSEf9gWcowEd24CgO6aCd0TdqfoPJhZxd-YUmTRmKW312sDLqikCIT4GqsIe_m4y0t7wpA2eMa8YyIlQsgshI9u4sJrpTVqdxMMw7k-s5xl-A_-Yh51yrLONxY07H_zNv7MwYG3_0d/s2048/P1750900.JPG" style="clear: left; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Dm0383qqDVuhuvEKIoRlarGq9QFQ3C2f0Gn-QKJ_1Xx4m0myz-yMUrESHe7gHpMZyZ14X9dnzgC9lDK1-nNIt3PMqN2DPr0U5mJ7EuhQvfUdECW8WiFZ3_Y-jhjc5uBkGCZvVVHsFoAt28IcmRaczxuiTVFDuRRJYr1je108f3UaIeEUGgCOQD5Y/w640-h426/P1750903.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Next, I want to add this Sliding necklace knot to my Celtic heart necklace. 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<script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15966793279346933109noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341632208897867223.post-91866958206454915122022-12-17T10:05:00.005-05:002023-01-06T09:28:58.191-05:00 Listen to Your Heart: A Line-a-Day Journal Review & GIVEAWAY<div style="text-align: justify;">Live a life you love! The start of a new year is a good time for self-reflection. What better New Year's resolution than keeping a journal? I'm using the<b> Listen to Your Heart:</b> <i>A Line-a-Day Journal with Prompts</i> by <b>Karen Salmansohn</b>. Each page of this journal features a prompt in the form of a question. The prompt is to give you a little nudge. Questions revolve around self-care, personal growth, and success in life. Use the space provided to respond to the prompt in writing. <i>"A line-a-day"</i> means there's room for several words in point form - or a long sentence. The notation or format doesn't matter. Just write. There are 128 pages of prompts. Every page is different. Thought-provoking questions make it easy to respond. The questions inspire you to write - without being intimidating or overwhelming. It is undated so use it whenever you like - go in order, flip to a page that especially appeals to you, mornings, weekdays, etc. It doesn't require a big commitment - only a few minutes each time. This journal is comfortable to write in. Its pages are thick. An attached ribbon bookmarks your spot. The journal's light weight and size make it easy to carry in a purse or bag. Add a favorite pen or pencil. The visuals are lovely. The prompts are heartfelt. The whole presentation is appealing. I look forward to using it each day. Have you ever kept a journal? Treat yourself or a loved one to the power of journaling. See excerpts below. <b>Andrews McMeel Publishing</b> released this 136-page paperback on May 12, 2020. <b>Get your copy below!</b></div><b><div><br /></div></b><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHQGomnxTCktqI8qAYzNNX7CeFgeIIsEH85GDQ8_4daiy_jv0YWQiY3LI6xrQ6LmdtKgjg_16kURm8IK9o8sHClz4Y43oVOF9Ht6tL4-EqzMaCOt-jJF5GJyej98JF3yBi57z-Ov9wIQkvGX0dB3w4FxXZzo6dEmsfeKuGgtqoL7_WetD3iKD2tWxF/s768/ListenToYourHeart.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="563" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHQGomnxTCktqI8qAYzNNX7CeFgeIIsEH85GDQ8_4daiy_jv0YWQiY3LI6xrQ6LmdtKgjg_16kURm8IK9o8sHClz4Y43oVOF9Ht6tL4-EqzMaCOt-jJF5GJyej98JF3yBi57z-Ov9wIQkvGX0dB3w4FxXZzo6dEmsfeKuGgtqoL7_WetD3iKD2tWxF/w470-h640/ListenToYourHeart.jpg" width="470" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span>Weight : 293 g </span><i>(10.3 ounces)</i></div><span style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span>Dimensions : 14.48 x 1.52 x 19.56 cm <i>(</i></span><i>5.7 x 0.6 x 7.7 inches)</i></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">Introduction. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2BwwAz626jHwuvh-m79SJoZJZT7Los_eoRfXyu1VzNFy2c6ptbEp-DP5GkiKFGKYBQInb1Cdk5FFLSF5cjy6uF-o6qVmzzqRFheO7Bz_ddhEPFGxKNr6aha_M-6qfmHVMe1Ojhv9X64hdsEn9BJPw752nqSidy99rRgPlO0ScLGF3cs5gB2vGXx8E/s768/9781524855666_insidepage_3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="524" data-original-width="768" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2BwwAz626jHwuvh-m79SJoZJZT7Los_eoRfXyu1VzNFy2c6ptbEp-DP5GkiKFGKYBQInb1Cdk5FFLSF5cjy6uF-o6qVmzzqRFheO7Bz_ddhEPFGxKNr6aha_M-6qfmHVMe1Ojhv9X64hdsEn9BJPw752nqSidy99rRgPlO0ScLGF3cs5gB2vGXx8E/w640-h436/9781524855666_insidepage_3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Page 1.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD1WbX7d6eGHTOZHf1xfzvZGcfLvm7Zs9iRneR8jOpyJ3d_2VbtngxUZYVKDh4KN7uapCQqQoVCnS2COo3cw7T5cUQgcQBAU68tuTSuljB1KLMse0dDwd4JBOzJQZoY6LhAcAWNJmhG3CBijiUnnr2ufLaRtaO96pxvDzHnOnkn-cv2fevWHLYxXcG/s768/9781524855666_insidepage_4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="524" data-original-width="768" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD1WbX7d6eGHTOZHf1xfzvZGcfLvm7Zs9iRneR8jOpyJ3d_2VbtngxUZYVKDh4KN7uapCQqQoVCnS2COo3cw7T5cUQgcQBAU68tuTSuljB1KLMse0dDwd4JBOzJQZoY6LhAcAWNJmhG3CBijiUnnr2ufLaRtaO96pxvDzHnOnkn-cv2fevWHLYxXcG/w640-h436/9781524855666_insidepage_4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pages 2 and 3.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3QjCK86ncY4Wc9dH3B4nWldQ2-QRFrLMfJ8Nqrd-hPswpw6sOZQIisX4_7cmIX9tt5HG07fcB8CRmunHqS1jJGHKP6exrLjZ_Kut5veyRMQxbyAw3B0YeNuzBAA52aDumu5NRL_WkmnpPt8F9XvqNVBVkUN9278KH6T20OOwHSFRUmVF813aQdliU/s768/9781524855666_insidepage_5.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="524" data-original-width="768" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3QjCK86ncY4Wc9dH3B4nWldQ2-QRFrLMfJ8Nqrd-hPswpw6sOZQIisX4_7cmIX9tt5HG07fcB8CRmunHqS1jJGHKP6exrLjZ_Kut5veyRMQxbyAw3B0YeNuzBAA52aDumu5NRL_WkmnpPt8F9XvqNVBVkUN9278KH6T20OOwHSFRUmVF813aQdliU/w640-h436/9781524855666_insidepage_5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pages 4 and 5.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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In five chapters she covers Christmas decorating, edible gifts, crafts, comfort food, and family fun. Deck the halls with ten handmade ideas for Christmas decorating. The birch wreath is spectacular! I love the easier wreath chandelier, woven paper stars, and hearts. Make twelve seasonal treats for perfect gifting - sugar-roasted almonds packed into paper cones and a crunchie hokey-pokey honeycomb. Get creative with ten quick and easy Christmas crafts. I want the finger-knit infinity scarf. The macrame key tassels look fun to make. For the table is a collection of fifteen traditional holiday recipes - from delicious-looking cinnamon buns and pancake balls to roast pork and meatballs. Gather the family for three fun indoor games to play! They include variations of Secret Santa I've not come across before. Treat your loved ones to a little Nordic festive feel whether you are curious about the Nordic way of celebrating Christmas, want to reconnect with your Danish heritage, or are looking for new traditions. Project templates are at the back of the book. 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Author</div><div style="text-align: center;">Introduction</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">CHAPTER ONE</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>DECORATING FOR CHRISTMAS</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Large rustic silver birch wreath</div><div style="text-align: center;">Decoupage Advent candle</div><div style="text-align: center;">Julestjerner chandelier <i>(woven paper stars)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">White clay ornaments</div><div style="text-align: center;">Julehjerter <i>(woven paper hearts)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Walnut pixies</div><div style="text-align: center;">Upcycled sock nisser <i>(gnomes)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mini nisser ornaments</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mossed candle wreath</div><div style="text-align: center;">Nordic winter village</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">CHAPTER TWO</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>EDIBLE GIFTS</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Chocolate salami</div><div style="text-align: center;">Marzipan</div><div style="text-align: center;">Marzipan chocolates</div><div style="text-align: center;">Braende mandler <i>(sugar roasted almonds)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Romkugler <i>(rum balls)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hokey-pokey honeycomb</div><div style="text-align: center;">Fudgy brownie jar</div><div style="text-align: center;">Brunkager <i>(brown cookies)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Christmas tea with orange peel hearts</div><div style="text-align: center;">Grandma's apple chutney</div><div style="text-align: center;">Fruit vinegar</div><div style="text-align: center;">Coffee liqueur</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">CHAPTER THREE </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>QUICK AND EASY CRAFTS</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cosy crochet infinity scarf</div><div style="text-align: center;">Upcycled Nordic cushion cover</div><div style="text-align: center;">Recycled bottle bangles</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wonderful wrist warmers</div><div style="text-align: center;">Felt ball coasters</div><div style="text-align: center;">Dip-dyed key tassels</div><div style="text-align: center;">Christmas tree body scrub</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lavender and bergamot bath soak</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lavender lotion candle</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mini lotion melts</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">CHAPTER FOUR</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>CHRISTMAS COMFORT FOOD</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Overnight kanelsnegle <i>(cinnamon snails)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Overnight rye bread</div><div style="text-align: center;">Agurkesalat <i>(cucumber salad)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Remoulade</div><div style="text-align: center;">Smorrebrod <i>(open sandwiches)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Frikadeller <i>(meatballs)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Rodkal <i>(red cabbage)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Brunede kartofler <i>(caramelised potatoes)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Flaesk <i>(roast pork)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Brun sovs <i>(brown sauce)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Risalamande <i>(rice pudding with warm cherry sauce)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Aebleskiver <i>(pancake balls)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Glogg <i>(mulled wine)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Homemade akvavit</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wolf's best ever hot chocolate</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">CHAPTER FIVE</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>FAMILY FUN</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pakkeleg <i>(The Christmas Present Game)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Gradid <i>(Greedy dice)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Candy Cane Game</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>TEMPLATES</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kravlenisser <i>(paper gnomes)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Julehjerter templates</div><div style="text-align: center;">Suppliers</div></div><span class="author notFaded" data-width=""><span class="contribution" spacing="none"><span class="a-color-secondary"><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #0f1111;"><br /></span></div></span></span></span><div style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="author notFaded" data-width=""><span class="contribution" spacing="none"><span class="a-color-secondary"><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; 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USA at <a href="https://www.casemateipm.com/craft-your-own-cosy-scandi-christmas.html#.Y5IHFr1OmCg" target="_blank">Casemate IPM</a> and in the UK and Europe at <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Craft-Your-Own-Cosy-Scandi-Christmas-Paperback/p/22078">Pen and Sword Books</a>. It is published by <a href="https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/White-Owl/i/33">White Owl</a> an imprint of Pen & Sword Books, publishers based in England.</div></div></div></div></div></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15966793279346933109noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341632208897867223.post-22596654438795893752022-11-23T12:07:00.009-05:002022-11-28T10:22:27.320-05:00Origami + Kirigami for the Home Review & GIVEAWAY<div style="text-align: justify;">Just released! It's <b>Origami and Kirigami for the Home</b>: <i>Paper Art Decorations, Gift Wrapping, and Handmade Cards</i> by <b>Wei You</b>. This UK paper artist shows how to make paper decor for special occasions. Explore the versatility and beauty of paper with the Japanese arts of origami and kirigami. In origami, paper is folded and creased, while in kirigami the paper is folded and cut. Both traditional and contemporary designs are featured. Easy-to-follow instructions, photographs, and diagrams guide you step by step. Each project is neatly laid out and includes a materials list and difficulty rating of 1 through 5 stars. Not confident with typical origami directions? Go straight to the online video instructions by following the link provided or scan the QR code with your phone. Twenty-seven videos accompany this book. I folded the Hakobu and Hinode - Crane Place Card Holders. Their exotic looks and usefulness appeal to me. They are popular on Etsy. Each crane model has a 3-star difficulty rating. Both designs are first-time folds for me. For the Hinode crane, I followed the online video instructions. The videos are well done. I moved through the folds quickly, easily, and smoothly. For the Hakobu crane model, I followed the printed instructions. Folding symbols and basic folds are explained and shown at the start of this book. This system of symbols, arrows, and diagram notations communicate each step. It's known as the Yoshizawa-Randlett system and has become the standard worldwide. Again I found the directions straightforward. The variety of projects makes this book an excellent year-round reference. I counted 47 projects. Add a handmade touch to your festivities with paper! Project templates are at the back of the book. See excerpts below.<b> Herbert Press</b> released this 160-page paperback on November 22, 2022. <b>Get your copy below!</b></div><div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK44EJJRL7MFtI_HM7BgQ-o_cOXewEAgmnwyWFjgKkKuvOhOj72xZqbwXsjG8EGWClPwp6Sup2eUA6Ll6Nel7qBrEFBwKwrBr5lJoDNQJRxVNTevK8z0OjLjJc5QdiR0J1gNNGIARJBv1BXq0MyCVAzdubBXaBAcdY4rs4q5qBjRys8gM-GNvG-J4a/s727/9781789940824.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="727" data-original-width="568" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK44EJJRL7MFtI_HM7BgQ-o_cOXewEAgmnwyWFjgKkKuvOhOj72xZqbwXsjG8EGWClPwp6Sup2eUA6Ll6Nel7qBrEFBwKwrBr5lJoDNQJRxVNTevK8z0OjLjJc5QdiR0J1gNNGIARJBv1BXq0MyCVAzdubBXaBAcdY4rs4q5qBjRys8gM-GNvG-J4a/w500-h640/9781789940824.jpg" width="500" 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center;"> Eight Petal Flower</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"> Flamboyant Flamingo</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>HANGING DECORATIONS</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Colorful Doves</div><div style="text-align: center;">Beautiful Blossom</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>WALL ART</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Rose Wall Panel</div><div style="text-align: center;">Brilliant Butterflies</div><div style="text-align: center;">Square Flowers</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>TILES</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Windmill Tiles</div><div style="text-align: center;">Diamond Tiles</div><div style="text-align: center;">Square Flower Tiles</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>PAPER GIFTS</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Cranes</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Basic Crane</div><div style="text-align: center;">Feathered Crane</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sandhill Crane</div><div style="text-align: center;">Exotic Crane</div><div style="text-align: center;">Tant Crane</div><div style="text-align: center;">Romantic Rose</div><div style="text-align: center;">Proud Parrot</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>GIFT WRAPPING</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Basic Wrapping</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pleat Fold Wrapping</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kimono-style Wrapping</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pocket Wrapping</div><div style="text-align: center;">Suit-style Wrapping</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wine Gift Bag</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ribbons and Decorations</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Fan</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Leaf</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Rose</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Miniature Crane</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Simple Ribbon Bow</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Ribbon Knot</div><div style="text-align: center;"> String Flower</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Collage Gift Wrap</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>GREETING CARDS</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kaleidoscope Flower</div><div style="text-align: center;">Paper Doll in Kimono</div><div style="text-align: center;">Let it Snow!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>SEASONAL DECORATIONS</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Paper Strip Decorations</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Hearts</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Baubles</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Balls</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Assembling the Links</div><div style="text-align: center;">Spooky Bat</div><div style="text-align: center;">Halloween Garland</div><div style="text-align: center;">Festive Ornament</div><div style="text-align: center;">Christmas Tree</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Patterns</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>About the Author</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6hToGSi3m12ltHelfUgMMiwbg95Q2i18XzHBk-0NfHKiG557GgNwDR3isJYtvt5o3j8wu4GFhIpGh_Xsr07Uu4PesjmAC4cz38a10vUBM2W54-LNqcOh5_fLqwfw5TBb0N_oqb_NbQ1RVv8SgMBqH5L3ThP14U9kOXQZiawH1dzhOt5Hg7e9GX-2z/s1887/569600-12.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1199" data-original-width="1887" height="407" 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#0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.255; margin-bottom: 6px !important; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 6px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">Gift Wrapping</h4><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 14px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;">Wrapping plays an important role in Japanese culture and key wrapping styles are practiced and explored in this book.</p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a 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font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.255; margin-bottom: 6px !important; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 6px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">Table Decorations</h4><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 14px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;">From centerpieces, to place cards and napkin rings. Making table decorations is a fun introduction to decorative origami.</p></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO0AQuMfNV8v64OIu60NQB44QKp5elteVJyeFe11451FMQXFI9LN2plAxv42RCSz15soajvthqjasMZ-lfAIv_dsy--wgKLekBLdRt_0cxqQ0h2ReIPH2bitxNuTOAE2XGMelszuvTazOTLrQkfkYeO3TvJzeWFkAImMgFJVIuujEjyWn-QvlRlcEO/s300/seasonal.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO0AQuMfNV8v64OIu60NQB44QKp5elteVJyeFe11451FMQXFI9LN2plAxv42RCSz15soajvthqjasMZ-lfAIv_dsy--wgKLekBLdRt_0cxqQ0h2ReIPH2bitxNuTOAE2XGMelszuvTazOTLrQkfkYeO3TvJzeWFkAImMgFJVIuujEjyWn-QvlRlcEO/s1600/seasonal.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><h4 class="a-spacing-mini" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.255; margin-bottom: 6px !important; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 6px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">Seasonal Decorations</h4><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 14px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;">Create your own gorgeous origami Christmas Tree or a Halloween Garland to add a chilling touch to any trick-or-treat party!</p></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5my-Ao8W6AHCd91bT8IyOyRJmRGdrFfVLZDuerrIrye_PBoo67vHxIhmr3MJsJYM_SfSTDt3w2QLNxLKj-A2dsnSLc9vEQdhYem7457Bsa7V0lH1-GU7HtL5ae9WOCqKtXu49BB15_zAtzshA_06L6556svkNxFeK-_hOXUIZJHaKxq3RDdw41h9g/s300/wallart.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 14px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;">Paper art panels are becoming increasingly popular for all kinds of event.</p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_k_EyXwta_7nRHUw9vZrMIrAipcAL_K13FBebPn4AxC9IqSD_gVVJDb3RooJB1-psziI5Sjzi1G0Gyec_22icLkYry5lxgr8ACF-mfFCiYeq8Z5smuxIbu9ozRs-CdLfsX0iFJAj7kQnOBeGhlTLfrWpUv8oRg81LPHMTAAGRhjN2doghHnLHmcP9/s300/papergifts.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_k_EyXwta_7nRHUw9vZrMIrAipcAL_K13FBebPn4AxC9IqSD_gVVJDb3RooJB1-psziI5Sjzi1G0Gyec_22icLkYry5lxgr8ACF-mfFCiYeq8Z5smuxIbu9ozRs-CdLfsX0iFJAj7kQnOBeGhlTLfrWpUv8oRg81LPHMTAAGRhjN2doghHnLHmcP9/s1600/papergifts.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin: 0px 0px 14px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;">They create a romantic, dreamlike atmosphere when made in batches and hung together in an impressive display.</p></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcStMZquQHzVeiwln_WL_xf9K2nqT39ce98gxv3d2kINo4nkFPa0iipxLceMcwfVF3HEKL4YMgg_TmkEfm52SctTtFLsovAe3cJUPpPWV3we0GqA-YieNMpcxRLvCw8-QIwGM7Qk7dQJ1zc_vDG6x4s2fPzQSQXlYYFr8ApNhB6eNIqpZlssL4B0B2/s1934/P1750806.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1934" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcStMZquQHzVeiwln_WL_xf9K2nqT39ce98gxv3d2kINo4nkFPa0iipxLceMcwfVF3HEKL4YMgg_TmkEfm52SctTtFLsovAe3cJUPpPWV3we0GqA-YieNMpcxRLvCw8-QIwGM7Qk7dQJ1zc_vDG6x4s2fPzQSQXlYYFr8ApNhB6eNIqpZlssL4B0B2/w640-h398/P1750806.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Above and below is the Hakobu crane - place card holder I folded with a single sheet of 15 cm square <i>(6")</i> Chiyogami paper. The handmade Japanese paper has a leaves pattern. For the place card, I cut a piece of white paper. It fits perfectly.</div></div><div> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS0pKA8BZiCKo9xKqkjTMBM71xVz2D9iujaB87VkCBYcUEgqxh-iCqq75BFisF0335B9FNF4BbQJcjftGhf_HzxA1y6Yp8vYcfjhqHQhZKII--7WA24teuDEza_f6JSYpypNcIkGzJUSAukcYdf0O1P0DgjOzbesDQuzw5OSUvlwzUMYHX2LHoMjC-/s2035/P1750818.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1213" data-original-width="2035" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS0pKA8BZiCKo9xKqkjTMBM71xVz2D9iujaB87VkCBYcUEgqxh-iCqq75BFisF0335B9FNF4BbQJcjftGhf_HzxA1y6Yp8vYcfjhqHQhZKII--7WA24teuDEza_f6JSYpypNcIkGzJUSAukcYdf0O1P0DgjOzbesDQuzw5OSUvlwzUMYHX2LHoMjC-/w640-h382/P1750818.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-weight: bold;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Origami and Kirigami for the Home</b> ISBN 9781789940824 is available worldwide at <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/ca/origami-and-kirigami-for-the-home-9781789940824/">Bloomsbury Publishing</a>. 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<script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15966793279346933109noreply@blogger.com54tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341632208897867223.post-17267851606996237652022-11-17T10:00:00.004-05:002022-11-18T09:25:29.241-05:00Traditional Japanese Origami Kit Review & GIVEAWAY<div style="text-align: justify;">New! From the <b>Editors of Chartwell Books</b>, it's <b>Traditional Japanese Origami</b>: <i>Easy to Follow Instructions for 10 Classic Folds</i>. This attractively boxed kit has everything you need to get started. It includes a 64-page instruction booklet and 80 sheets of origami paper. The paper is beautiful - I love the Asian-inspired designs with their elegant gold reverses. There are twenty colorful patterns in total. Each sheet measures a classic 6 x 6 inches <i>(15 x 15cm)</i>. The paper folds very well. It's loose-leaf paper held together with a paper band. The booklet has diagram and text instructions for ten traditional origami models - traditional meaning they have existed in Japanese culture for a long time. The instructions utilize the Yoshizawa-Randlett system of folding. It's a system of symbols, arrows, and diagram notations that communicate the steps. This system has become the standard worldwide - making it possible for anyone to learn origami. There are ten models to choose from - the classic crane, a practical star box, an action model fox head, a fir tree that looks like a potted Christmas tree, and more. My personal favorite is the star box. This beautiful kit would make a great gift - or a fun Christmas Eve activity! See excerpts and the table of contents below. <b>Chartwell Books</b> released this kit on September 6, 2022. <b>Get your copy below!</b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig0C431F2Gw4LE6U0jLqxyuHYFLBM0wga0_cOywEVLHfibmmRi2cU6K8k3twiKatuB02bIa-jKWp01NFt5JtWmBmbE8CGiXIywatVogaYbOFwO3UbL1g51h1rqHGjiHzTHwSs2zyLrFKcoKEWXA5dCiAk96E53vZhAZiIzj3MnyvCc4TxLwjnwHqfl/s2560/cover.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1901" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig0C431F2Gw4LE6U0jLqxyuHYFLBM0wga0_cOywEVLHfibmmRi2cU6K8k3twiKatuB02bIa-jKWp01NFt5JtWmBmbE8CGiXIywatVogaYbOFwO3UbL1g51h1rqHGjiHzTHwSs2zyLrFKcoKEWXA5dCiAk96E53vZhAZiIzj3MnyvCc4TxLwjnwHqfl/w476-h640/cover.jpg" width="476" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Table of Contents</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Introduction</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Origami Folding Symbols</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Japanese House</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fir Tree</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sailboat</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Swan</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Flapping Bird</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Crane</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fox Head</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Starbox</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sumo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rabbit</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbz6tKgvuFwzaTP6FYe-pvNRJAjoqYb77YySHbuWLQet1VzAbZ8h3fpC9_Dhpl0ZMHH6j_6Ndyby46ZBaf4rTBqmVtz_iIFE2HqqE382C0_qfDLhyUn5nKVBGXXlIwsJY_fIq15wAINHZ_CMjJfM04Stgk0UMNTmvGgSrL1ail9KDqT8mecyqpXiJI/s1280/718bZN9f-PL.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1276" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbz6tKgvuFwzaTP6FYe-pvNRJAjoqYb77YySHbuWLQet1VzAbZ8h3fpC9_Dhpl0ZMHH6j_6Ndyby46ZBaf4rTBqmVtz_iIFE2HqqE382C0_qfDLhyUn5nKVBGXXlIwsJY_fIq15wAINHZ_CMjJfM04Stgk0UMNTmvGgSrL1ail9KDqT8mecyqpXiJI/w638-h640/718bZN9f-PL.jpg" width="638" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Origami Star Box. Folded with paper from the kit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl3KwAfPVSvwhNsgNvFq3bLppWu98C4huxBWWosLkQ8vj7Zg8PjksIPZlPpWl5ODMsxkg9nUrlv_LsUN9Wg2MnvvPE8TTxFkHLVw88x3mYqX21FoCC2_nsq1IE-bDBobILUGYdebp64AZVaHwgGehRzFJWTQJ1eqg71KjULfqEtFgMu--swzX7qH1Q/s1282/starboxi.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1282" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl3KwAfPVSvwhNsgNvFq3bLppWu98C4huxBWWosLkQ8vj7Zg8PjksIPZlPpWl5ODMsxkg9nUrlv_LsUN9Wg2MnvvPE8TTxFkHLVw88x3mYqX21FoCC2_nsq1IE-bDBobILUGYdebp64AZVaHwgGehRzFJWTQJ1eqg71KjULfqEtFgMu--swzX7qH1Q/w640-h640/starboxi.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Origami Star Box folding instructions - continued on page 48.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihqReCJoJHe5eaSV4_KbIoX4At0I_7YppYSKai9NzbZEXUYOBu69c3hkjBRq9M9W6kLKgPfEbNNhwQGiEUOTujP9SWA_aWMFi12WjZSwamlasulxqxyJBbh5Rn3WAc9v08LaierU7daVLAwXq0U8QBIaocM2zQEZTAJk3l62kUJknvox80SG0ZGZv5/s875/sailboat.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="709" data-original-width="875" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihqReCJoJHe5eaSV4_KbIoX4At0I_7YppYSKai9NzbZEXUYOBu69c3hkjBRq9M9W6kLKgPfEbNNhwQGiEUOTujP9SWA_aWMFi12WjZSwamlasulxqxyJBbh5Rn3WAc9v08LaierU7daVLAwXq0U8QBIaocM2zQEZTAJk3l62kUJknvox80SG0ZGZv5/w400-h324/sailboat.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Origami Sailboat. Folded with paper from the kit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqWsGRxl7YuGJk7jak_29IY6NcoLUszNc2UCzUN7ZGyL12lctnbpanrA1Zt_kUL_75j_OXLuYqZuDX1_z-3f5SrYo2RRPPGJNBxH5Rrw2XpS_2OKe--bwXwBKszynWWZtEeTXJX5NMjARS_M58TcnXUQBBb07c760P1WHckTM6MfH-xnr-6fUPDapI/s1280/symbols1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqWsGRxl7YuGJk7jak_29IY6NcoLUszNc2UCzUN7ZGyL12lctnbpanrA1Zt_kUL_75j_OXLuYqZuDX1_z-3f5SrYo2RRPPGJNBxH5Rrw2XpS_2OKe--bwXwBKszynWWZtEeTXJX5NMjARS_M58TcnXUQBBb07c760P1WHckTM6MfH-xnr-6fUPDapI/w640-h640/symbols1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Origami Folding Symbols</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9rslyRXJRCH99acVpYf2aknu6_jhRO53l4419NjPmPMDmgBIYdsX3JZchEeZtbZzesCVBvZpeqxoIuJ1FLS0cMC5Ut4bnPGjRQHEYCmNYCO952zivTcbkNKyZG5f8frJqG07SuF8DPIdhZc2baxC7WG0AyD7JEycaqnQdMk-nKZnQOmwG52phQPjs/s1280/symbols2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1271" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9rslyRXJRCH99acVpYf2aknu6_jhRO53l4419NjPmPMDmgBIYdsX3JZchEeZtbZzesCVBvZpeqxoIuJ1FLS0cMC5Ut4bnPGjRQHEYCmNYCO952zivTcbkNKyZG5f8frJqG07SuF8DPIdhZc2baxC7WG0AyD7JEycaqnQdMk-nKZnQOmwG52phQPjs/w636-h640/symbols2.jpg" width="636" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Origami Folding Symbols continued.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRLj-PpaokminFYAJ1aeuEzWH6MJenQzFeihFkijVNNaHO4tewHiTucbjmlmHAfKXM7LIwFFEj6ZBEZatgNb_TCzPQyivD2xVpe-qE5Cuf9oXJeRf3g-QGBVJ1yPz_oNiyWLxm-Dlq76gN4ay6kGDjNnxuBxmm34pOL9zWfqxERsUkxvHpdKUO2194/s1280/patterns.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRLj-PpaokminFYAJ1aeuEzWH6MJenQzFeihFkijVNNaHO4tewHiTucbjmlmHAfKXM7LIwFFEj6ZBEZatgNb_TCzPQyivD2xVpe-qE5Cuf9oXJeRf3g-QGBVJ1yPz_oNiyWLxm-Dlq76gN4ay6kGDjNnxuBxmm34pOL9zWfqxERsUkxvHpdKUO2194/w640-h640/patterns.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This shows four of the beautiful paper patterns found in the kit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMlkZXc6nP-5TamMB-VPkerYD_W-VF8UIgyQzsbuFyCJwViDhfwXZ1unPf1mTY-WKxrdRWFqU5vXbo1OAWxwngNJi0GI5GO4URf52IriauOXrnApDaOIM1d2tFyDSYDT4CYffjm-f7pnc3PYW1bvPq-sto4UBTC5JOg7wG_IDGVGhpEaHuwfyeL5Cs/s2048/P1750803.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMlkZXc6nP-5TamMB-VPkerYD_W-VF8UIgyQzsbuFyCJwViDhfwXZ1unPf1mTY-WKxrdRWFqU5vXbo1OAWxwngNJi0GI5GO4URf52IriauOXrnApDaOIM1d2tFyDSYDT4CYffjm-f7pnc3PYW1bvPq-sto4UBTC5JOg7wG_IDGVGhpEaHuwfyeL5Cs/w640-h426/P1750803.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My kit - book and paper pack in the box. </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Traditional Japanese Origami</b> ISBN-13 : 978-0785841340 is available worldwide at <a href="https://www.quartoknows.com/books/9780785841340/traditional-japanese-origami" target="_blank">Chartwell Books</a>. 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<script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15966793279346933109noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341632208897867223.post-25102754438165824872022-11-05T10:52:00.011-04:002023-01-06T09:29:49.791-05:00Cabinet of Curiosities Sticker Book Review & GIVEAWAY<div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hot off the press! The <b>Cabinet of Curiosities</b> features <i>over 1,000 curated stickers from the fascinating collections of the</i> <b>Smithsonian</b>. This marvelous book of stickers gets its name from a <i>"cabinet of curiosities</i>." The term describes a cabinet filled with interesting objects and/or collectibles for viewing. The world-renowned Smithsonian Institution is a group of museums, education, and research centers in the USA. It has 21 museums and a zoo, 155.5 million museum objects and specimens, 2.2 million library volumes, and 2,961 scholarly publications. The images on these stickers are from the Smithsonian's extensive collections and include - sea life, insects, flowers, birds, animals, and much more. There are over one thousand stickers with options on - size, shape, color, and subject matter. I love the variety. There is one sticker per design. The stickers are on book pages that measure 16.51 x 21.08 cm <i>(6.5 x 8.3 inches)</i>. The stickers come in all sizes - from tiny to full page and everything in between. All of the backing pages have a pretty teal-colored floral pattern. Most are full-color stickers. Some are black and white or sepia. I love the sticker's matte finish - it gives them a subtle, natural look. The color and detail are remarkable. So is the paper and print quality. The sticker designs have a slight border around them. I found the stickers easy to remove from the book pages. They did not tear. The stickers stick as they should. So far, I've put them on paper and card stock. I'm using them to decorate my origami. I worked out a cost of about 0.04 cents US per sticker. The book weighs 2.13 pounds <i>(964 g)</i>. This publication brings together a mix of beautiful, unique, and high-quality stickers. How would you use them? I've listed a bunch of ideas at the end of this post. See excerpts below. <b>Andrews McMeel Publishing</b> released this 304-page hardcover on November 1, 2022. <b>Get your copy below!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWuYvvD3gJ5l7pzSOu5WOrLbc73b8ReV0Wf6k3eIdEMWwPTGay6LsSTuMj0DAD9DJmkPhkVZScmoge57eHcygEEZE4XZnngSIIbjTUkGf86pues8sDhW2TDZYV0chLhRG3sl2iz-_sND7ELYPvS8hLH01wzpPrufRgufwbL6pXpUJlCkE8fiyOZxUC/s768/curiositiescover.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWuYvvD3gJ5l7pzSOu5WOrLbc73b8ReV0Wf6k3eIdEMWwPTGay6LsSTuMj0DAD9DJmkPhkVZScmoge57eHcygEEZE4XZnngSIIbjTUkGf86pues8sDhW2TDZYV0chLhRG3sl2iz-_sND7ELYPvS8hLH01wzpPrufRgufwbL6pXpUJlCkE8fiyOZxUC/s16000/curiositiescover.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: 13.2px; text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> Diary, </span>journal</div><div style="text-align: center;">Envelopes, stationery, seals</div><div style="text-align: center;">Invitations, notes, postcards</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cards <i>(birthday, Christmas, thank you etc.)</i> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Storage</b></div><div><div>Media boxes</div><div>Storage boxes with lids</div><div>Cases</div><div>Hat boxes</div><div>Organizers</div><div>Boxes</div><div>Cardboard</div><div>Glass jars</div><div>Plastic containers </div><div>Tins</div><div>Wooden boxes</div><div>Shelves</div><div>Trunks</div><div>Tool boxes</div><div><br /></div></div><div><b>Household</b></div><div><div>Bulletin boards</div><div>Albums</div></div><div>Calendars</div><div><span style="text-align: left;">Gift wrap, gift boxes/bags/tags</span></div><div><span style="text-align: left;">Packaging</span></div><div>Picture frames</div><div>Mail boxes</div><div>Bins</div><div>Magazine holders</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;">Shoe boxes</div><div style="text-align: center;">Flower pots</div><div style="text-align: center;">Vases</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bookshelves</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Toys</span></div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>School/Work</b></div><div><span style="text-align: left;">Notebooks, </span><span style="text-align: left;">planners</span></div><div><span style="text-align: left;">Desk pads</span></div><div>Binders, files, folders</div><div>School supplies</div><div>Projects </div><div>Lockers</div><div>Desk organizers</div><div>Filing cabinets</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Events</b></div><div><span style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Holidays</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Parties</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Weddings</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Place cards, menus</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Banners, </span><span style="text-align: left;">signs</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> Favors, </span><span style="text-align: left;">loot bags</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Decorations</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Displays</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Kitchen</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lunch boxes</div><div style="text-align: center;">Paper bags</div><div style="text-align: center;">Plastic bags</div><div style="text-align: center;">Place mats</div><div style="text-align: center;">Trays</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Furniture/Appliances</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Doors</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mirrors</div><div style="text-align: center;">Desks</div><div style="text-align: center;">Dressers</div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Refrigerators</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Closets</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Jewelry boxes</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Light and plug covers</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pantry and cabinet doors</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bookshelves</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Electronics</div><div style="text-align: center;">Musical Equipment</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sporting Goods</div><div style="text-align: center;">Travel Gear</div><div style="text-align: center;">Personal Items</div></div></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15966793279346933109noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341632208897867223.post-78566900608732202452022-10-23T10:03:00.003-04:002022-10-24T11:00:09.728-04:00Posh: Desk Pad Undated Monthly Calendar Review & GIVEAWAY<div style="text-align: justify;">Brighten your desk with the <b>Posh: Desk Pad</b>. It's an undated monthly calendar - use it whenever you like. It features a bold, pink floral silhouette design. This colorful calendar is completely customizable! Mark in only what you want. There are twelve monthly calendar pages. The days are arranged weekly from Sunday to Saturday. Fill in the month and day numbers. The one-month-per-page format provides ample space for writing. Its generously sized daily blocks are unruled. There's a lined sidebar space for notes or list-making. The calendar measures 10 x 13 inches. The single-page, lay-flat design is comfortable to write on. It also provides an overview of your monthly schedule at-a-glance. The top edge of the paper pad is bound. Just tear off the page when ready. Perforated pages make this easy. This desk pad is ideal for home, school, or office. See excerpts below. <b>Andrews McMeel Publishing</b> released this 12-page calendar pad on January 7, 2020. <b>Get your copy below!</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1154" data-original-width="1500" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCrrUuy-c24dS_xM4d7msKeo3s3XukHS4Cr_A0mVSAsq3PcSHlIvlR-R6ZUXzZS3zlMPlnnylH351rJNpUOsGqVs5T77u8kyGAVsdQSAZpkrMZxtHbp1vyd7dXzyyEvVwnYGoax9k5Qa2FKCeqJiBsM042AEdQBTFvv8xFzmqa6EcbgqJF9xHpRgmh/w640-h492/71xonvVlegL._AC_SL1500_.jpg" width="640" /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>posh</b> <i>desk pad</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">UNDATED MONTHLY CALENDAR</div><div style="text-align: center;">12 Monthly Pages</div><div style="text-align: center;">Design: Pink floral silhouette</div><div style="text-align: center;">Calendar dimensions: 10 x 0.2 x 13 inches</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">Sample months.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7_O6RgaSHyoooLPZV6P02Tv0pVVdwSV9-TdAkGImIPTHM8Xm_Cyewlx2xB3_zioVgQT0Ig-_nzpdThbMFZxDAa912MuWfmcCmDMWrJ_sUECge5v9B8_eAflIz1xsALP9-fxlBtXu6XUk1hPkpEUek3i3BpcVz4WaSHD8mstJWqRFvVJHSGvVvMIu9/s1206/71u3vwAK-QL._AC_SL1500_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="891" data-original-width="1206" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7_O6RgaSHyoooLPZV6P02Tv0pVVdwSV9-TdAkGImIPTHM8Xm_Cyewlx2xB3_zioVgQT0Ig-_nzpdThbMFZxDAa912MuWfmcCmDMWrJ_sUECge5v9B8_eAflIz1xsALP9-fxlBtXu6XUk1hPkpEUek3i3BpcVz4WaSHD8mstJWqRFvVJHSGvVvMIu9/w400-h296/71u3vwAK-QL._AC_SL1500_.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Write in your own dates or use the monthly sticker pack from the <b>posh: PLANNER <i>accessories</i></b> pack to sticker in your dates! <b>It's an add-on.</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Andrews McMeel Publishing has generously offered to <b>giveaway</b> a copy! <b>One </b>winner will be selected at random. Open until November 9, 2022. <span style="color: red;"><b>USA addresses only.</b></span> Good luck!</div></div><div><br /></div><a class="rcptr" data-raflid="a34ae7a7303" data-template="" data-theme="classic" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/a34ae7a7303/" id="rcwidget_0g80qaun" rel="nofollow">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a>
<script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script></div></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15966793279346933109noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341632208897867223.post-13715938143408477702022-10-13T18:11:00.007-04:002022-10-20T09:29:06.723-04:00Audubon’s Watercolors 2023 Wall Calendar Review & Giveaway<div style="text-align: justify;">Experience John James Audubon's spectacular avian watercolors! <b>Audubon’s Watercolors 2023 Wall Calendar</b>: <i>The Original Birds of America</i> by the <b>New-York Historical Society</b>. This American history museum and library, founded in 1804, houses the world's largest collection of Auduboniana. The legendary John James Audubon <i>(1785–1851)</i> was an ornithologist, artist, and creator of the world-famous Birds of America. This calendar features twelve watercolors from his <i>Original</i> Birds of America - one painting per month. On the cover is a magnificent pair of Great Horned Owls gazing from a lichen-covered branch. The color and detail found throughout the calendar are impressive. Its 12-month format runs from January - December 2023. A 4-month spread of September - December 2022 is included. The days are arranged weekly from Sunday - Saturday. Generously sized grids allow space for writing in appointments and reminders. Major official world holidays and moon phases are marked. The calendar is bound together with staples. It measures 12 x 24 inches <i>(30.5 x 61 cm)</i>. The paper has a Forest Stewardship Council <i>(FSC)</i> MIX label. A single-hole punch in the center of each month makes it easy to hang. I use a finishing nail. The Audubon calendar is a personal favorite. I get a copy every year. Its uses include time management, personalizing your space, decorating empty walls, and gifting. <b>Andrews McMeel Publishing</b> released the 24-page wall calendar on September 27, 2022. <b>Get your copy below!</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjngYcz_eGVoX7j3LTErmkHvWWF7r2lTzDmOvY4ydA62lCB24dWAl3CvLRSalt7CcPtZeWewXb7Kpvh6CZaNjBjrNfCsRJv9adbaIx_PaGRpTenW35F0q7q0Ni5A3tYd1z7ImzUjkCNKznembTbbycA9AANnSYCOM1jOesEjbHAlfLajz49vhk5QMJu/s768/2023audubonwall.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjngYcz_eGVoX7j3LTErmkHvWWF7r2lTzDmOvY4ydA62lCB24dWAl3CvLRSalt7CcPtZeWewXb7Kpvh6CZaNjBjrNfCsRJv9adbaIx_PaGRpTenW35F0q7q0Ni5A3tYd1z7ImzUjkCNKznembTbbycA9AANnSYCOM1jOesEjbHAlfLajz49vhk5QMJu/w640-h640/2023audubonwall.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Audubon’s Watercolors 2023 Wall Calendar</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhig0ORqj5H3mYSyqLu9TFGLr2hCGRBnHrmd8PcUo_nvl8fcDH3uO_-elEyje7bEzh8kyABAGZf4jXNUHO2rjp3m09qKVHgkIT27Dj-LKrAzHGjFLMCXQMISkarRJwWIWGLvukfQ4betYxHnKJpQLGkE_aotXoL3qeXOC3yCqwsWRCTyje082_OvNtq/s1500/81KOm2pWAKL._AC_SL1500_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhig0ORqj5H3mYSyqLu9TFGLr2hCGRBnHrmd8PcUo_nvl8fcDH3uO_-elEyje7bEzh8kyABAGZf4jXNUHO2rjp3m09qKVHgkIT27Dj-LKrAzHGjFLMCXQMISkarRJwWIWGLvukfQ4betYxHnKJpQLGkE_aotXoL3qeXOC3yCqwsWRCTyje082_OvNtq/w320-h640/81KOm2pWAKL._AC_SL1500_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Great Blue Heron.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhauFL7C37XF3H8lBC9CQ8Bxw2njbbmWOtWGNEXEtg-akP42uBgMs6C1J5gpsSm9O_rKt_u-IBstE7GF0oHK9Hu8aLHKDaAMdnvOf4pGuqTsZ470kdHdrcbvidbY76DpoqYPw6npbVFs8UPpryJQ28lPAWpVsY_Fv5lUQvFV-cAAqpwq9WjhSI8qAVL/s1500/71ksQ3MSWkL._AC_SL1500_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhauFL7C37XF3H8lBC9CQ8Bxw2njbbmWOtWGNEXEtg-akP42uBgMs6C1J5gpsSm9O_rKt_u-IBstE7GF0oHK9Hu8aLHKDaAMdnvOf4pGuqTsZ470kdHdrcbvidbY76DpoqYPw6npbVFs8UPpryJQ28lPAWpVsY_Fv5lUQvFV-cAAqpwq9WjhSI8qAVL/w320-h640/71ksQ3MSWkL._AC_SL1500_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Florida Scrub-Jay.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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It identifies products which are made with a combination of FSC virgin fibre, and/or recycled materials with controlled virgin fibre.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnuaM7hNwNURs_8MWPGL7U2x7rlC1QZFcgilT4OngPmbqcM_oLZi9Zv67DXKUFJFeI-KWgruC9K1pol-fiuDDuPporSsNLi7TcjNmM96-USvvFCHA1VCmmUTjJO98kfc29Sje5xOmU0lJvWA3_xT3-wX1mUeTaSeoorWHyZR8Q-MHQsvGS0PRwZKfY/s2048/P1750656.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnuaM7hNwNURs_8MWPGL7U2x7rlC1QZFcgilT4OngPmbqcM_oLZi9Zv67DXKUFJFeI-KWgruC9K1pol-fiuDDuPporSsNLi7TcjNmM96-USvvFCHA1VCmmUTjJO98kfc29Sje5xOmU0lJvWA3_xT3-wX1mUeTaSeoorWHyZR8Q-MHQsvGS0PRwZKfY/w640-h426/P1750656.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Center hole-punch and daily grids of my Audubon calendar.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzXdctdDUiRcqZ56zM3jx6dCU43bF1PFmMV0hGUkEL-3mz4sO3wZjcE7K-zsYFC82OCl6eqEs8MBTdNY3r6eXRFwjnqESmYsVhTrii5fYPWm4kU0rmWMLejFOMwAj_LhWyvb1HgTkyJTlvgj81jGf10vLJgOF2ubkhwW9OgIq3yB1QFJ8qYhSMNszB/s2048/P1750633.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzXdctdDUiRcqZ56zM3jx6dCU43bF1PFmMV0hGUkEL-3mz4sO3wZjcE7K-zsYFC82OCl6eqEs8MBTdNY3r6eXRFwjnqESmYsVhTrii5fYPWm4kU0rmWMLejFOMwAj_LhWyvb1HgTkyJTlvgj81jGf10vLJgOF2ubkhwW9OgIq3yB1QFJ8qYhSMNszB/w640-h426/P1750633.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPzk0n67LpqbnGRshMlbrzYIq-jPE5pGDLwO57miItNa5XBQVvgwnaMoSwvo3zPxATB8JqKC_5QNo1bWTREXZ3Kh4_NsGBYOVHCVTFV8f0icZE8H71smx1kbWg0xW562VfitZs0EwSSEEGQu3bTU2_94XXas9e4jm3twoqN1W7MsvHgY0hk0-vZZlP/s1024/Chestnut-sided%20Warbler.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="638" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPzk0n67LpqbnGRshMlbrzYIq-jPE5pGDLwO57miItNa5XBQVvgwnaMoSwvo3zPxATB8JqKC_5QNo1bWTREXZ3Kh4_NsGBYOVHCVTFV8f0icZE8H71smx1kbWg0xW562VfitZs0EwSSEEGQu3bTU2_94XXas9e4jm3twoqN1W7MsvHgY0hk0-vZZlP/w398-h640/Chestnut-sided%20Warbler.jpg" width="398" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">July's Chestnut-sided Warbler.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Audubon's Watercolors 2023 Wall Calendar</b> ISBN: 9780789342300 is available at <a href="https://publishing.andrewsmcmeel.com/calendar/audubons-watercolors-2023-wall-calendar-the-new-york-historical-society/" target="_blank">Andrews McMeel Publishing</a>. 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<script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15966793279346933109noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341632208897867223.post-8281591611411217572022-10-01T08:59:00.001-04:002023-01-06T09:30:12.393-05:00 Contemporary Color Theory: Watercolor Flowers Review & GIVEAWAY <div style="text-align: justify;">It's a New Release! <b>Contemporary Color Theory:</b> Watercolor Flowers: <i>A modern exploration of the color wheel and watercolor to create beautiful floral artwork</i> by <b>Manushree Mishra</b>. You may know her as The Whimsical Creative on Instagram. She's a full-time artist living in Bangalore, India. The first part of her book looks at color theory beginning with value scale. The initial practical exercise asks you to create a value scale. Do this to learn about the range of values a single color can produce and water control. After that, review some basic color terms, color temperatures, and characteristics of color <i>(hue, tint, tone, and shade)</i>. The second part of her book explores color mixing - starting with color bias. Exercises involve creating color wheels. The objective is to understand the role color bias plays in mixing color. Next, study the following color schemes - monochromatic, analogous, complementary, split, triadic, tetradic, and square color schemes. Learn how to make a variety of color-mixing charts and mix neutral, vintage, pastel, and moody colors. Discover ways of coming up with paint color palettes. Explore communicating emotions through color, become a color collector and keep a color journal. The exercises focus on color and mood. The goal is to understand their relationship. Get comfortable using your paintbrushes by practicing some basic brushstrokes. The aim is to improve your paintbrush control. Compose an abstract art piece using all the different brush marks and strokes you can make. Learn about and practice four watercolor painting techniques, wet-into-wet, wet-on-dry, layering or glazing, and lifting. The third part of her book features seven step-by-step watercolor painting projects. Put what you've learned and practiced to use. Warm up with the first project, a eucalyptus sprig, then a rosemary sprig. Each project builds upon the last. Next, combine small flowers with eucalyptus and rosemary leaves, to create a wreath. Four floral compositions follow. Gain confidence with color and strengthen your painting skills! I've learned a lot simply by reviewing this book. See excerpts and the complete table of contents below. <b>Walter Foster Publishing</b> released this 128-page paperback on July 5, 2022. <b>Get your copy below!</b></div><div><div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dimensions : 21.72 x 1.14 x 27.94 cm <i>(8.55 x 0.45 x 11 inches)</i></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwUxbbRogEkgtOcQpXda12X2vt7ll-fuQQlZXqK4TgG1MrS6JirxR46D8ZqnGTzwm22hw8sOBxnSMlgXirYqzSIvc2BltPwtrnWeuB-G8N9o0tHmG7k-kt7TWutBTPcTU4qtcBsl1NO-7YsKxsYyMkGoO9skNJRZe420sIeSt5qcgKXyhU3ah6gJ5E/s694/wf.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="694" data-original-width="536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwUxbbRogEkgtOcQpXda12X2vt7ll-fuQQlZXqK4TgG1MrS6JirxR46D8ZqnGTzwm22hw8sOBxnSMlgXirYqzSIvc2BltPwtrnWeuB-G8N9o0tHmG7k-kt7TWutBTPcTU4qtcBsl1NO-7YsKxsYyMkGoO9skNJRZe420sIeSt5qcgKXyhU3ah6gJ5E/w494-h640/wf.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>TABLE OF CONTENTS</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Introduction</div><div style="text-align: center;">Tools & Materials</div><div style="text-align: center;">Before We Begin</div><div style="text-align: center;">The Magical World of Color</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Color Temperature</div><div style="text-align: center;">Color Harmony & Color Schemes</div><div style="text-align: center;">The Joy of Exploring & Mixing Colors</div><div style="text-align: center;">Curating Color Palettes</div><div style="text-align: center;">Watercolor Techniques</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>STEP-BY-STEP PROJECTS</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Eucalyptus Leaves</div><div style="text-align: center;">Rosemary</div><div style="text-align: center;">Monochromatic Leaf Wreath</div><div style="text-align: center;">Joyous Bunch</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cluster of Forget-Me-Nots</div><div style="text-align: center;">English Roses in a Terra-Cotta Pot</div><div style="text-align: center;">Spring-Summer Floral Bunch</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Acknowledgements</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>About the Artist</i></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3300" data-original-width="5100" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisFBJmAFqwQFF1dvxpzBC0htNAPizf-yjj-KQf-GFWMBsSLDRFgcOrJ9pqhde2f4hepe5IO51_XcRSr785CwIHpV63Y1yJ3QdQoOG9oWtVq7natcF3sH2WKnyisLi6Cu4yvqQCT0x10uz_ph_DNqbtMqdomSEnDFH_nvbrX9RlSsNRfLk59hQdEVUu/w640-h414/9780760375037.in03.jpg" width="640" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>From The Magical World of Color.<i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1656" data-original-width="2560" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJFpNgllfaKCc3T6XeYONJq2eAkx6jM3R9hPLX1N9FBgYOuy_6xIvUXKP5XlcqNqNZLtq21ZYXuq95ugrsWSRYrYlkYShl6UdUOPRctjSAjj97QbboCw0FBplqygiTXcnZQ_cqrAmpMmpPa4VQGFVyhPmOUio1Y5Ux5vVKy4W9uAbAxz4sovpZB4eh/w640-h414/91az8ebrqIL.jpg" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From Color Harmony & Color Schemes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0MBTEjO3A6YHW0gXLrczSaPlgeG_I2bcSKoVlRkQemYfYDxYRNDtxTSDH7PtsLiWloSYlPPVMVJQSgc2w0g-0BrTK2fxU5T0QD_qQW9zkLz7KQPcRnurSrG-i4I4KVawHO3zggHAK2leuLS-_d3iFu5D0B4ZBh5o54Y8_L4v37IlACQ8ynD2eB2Ey/s300/3744b583-f4ec-4b1e-b872-e099537e9a54.__CR0,0,300,300_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0MBTEjO3A6YHW0gXLrczSaPlgeG_I2bcSKoVlRkQemYfYDxYRNDtxTSDH7PtsLiWloSYlPPVMVJQSgc2w0g-0BrTK2fxU5T0QD_qQW9zkLz7KQPcRnurSrG-i4I4KVawHO3zggHAK2leuLS-_d3iFu5D0B4ZBh5o54Y8_L4v37IlACQ8ynD2eB2Ey/s1600/3744b583-f4ec-4b1e-b872-e099537e9a54.__CR0,0,300,300_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><h3 class="a-spacing-mini" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.255; margin-bottom: 6px !important; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 6px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">Color Theory & Mixing</h3><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;">Have you ever struggled with mixing the exact color that you’ve imagined? Perhaps you’ve poured your heart and soul into a painting—created a good base drawing and a balanced composition—only to realize that the colors look awful together? If you find the subject of color theory and color mixing intimidating or complex, the good news is that it’s easier than you think!</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Vva-wAy5hHBZcvmzuYjST0lLUzbHQ9ZVeQq3PKSNgcfcq1EM49aCkTUXCPlJ2bYEWJtLDXED0EEU_ltCRNuuTvN9wl1fkjyarjp-mLz7cn7f7mxQUyIlg8WgUY3bozs1wnHSAEqqsDB8VM7LiacpIaDwj-pi3msnf_uFYdGD59wsAN9zjSPnAwMO/s300/bdc1e469-898f-4940-84ed-4ee1adfc455f.__CR0,0,300,300_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Vva-wAy5hHBZcvmzuYjST0lLUzbHQ9ZVeQq3PKSNgcfcq1EM49aCkTUXCPlJ2bYEWJtLDXED0EEU_ltCRNuuTvN9wl1fkjyarjp-mLz7cn7f7mxQUyIlg8WgUY3bozs1wnHSAEqqsDB8VM7LiacpIaDwj-pi3msnf_uFYdGD59wsAN9zjSPnAwMO/s1600/bdc1e469-898f-4940-84ed-4ee1adfc455f.__CR0,0,300,300_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 class="a-spacing-mini" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.255; margin-bottom: 6px !important; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 6px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">Watercolor Preparation</h3><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 14px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;">As you prepare to paint artwork featuring watercolor florals, it’s important to have not just the right tools on hand—you also need to know how to use them. Learn how to prepare your paint, including how much water to use with your watercolors, and also get an introduction to color values.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 14px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDAhEbIFvTSQtijpY1KqEy2Goz8FUaHCd0YcU9JHUZppNURWB2L9Gp4DulNciP4TQcPHiTVRGSZadfnesKoCns4U_Res0Gfhan6mQkNLb1zuhBE8pu9Jk6XU2a6gfBZcEGtu6U8soq44J2t7xCvGe9xMZRRqAWnyMewMWhHv3yWza8bfiF3FttGZQN/s300/f56ec3d6-5e3d-429e-aef9-723b67952f6b.__CR0,0,300,300_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDAhEbIFvTSQtijpY1KqEy2Goz8FUaHCd0YcU9JHUZppNURWB2L9Gp4DulNciP4TQcPHiTVRGSZadfnesKoCns4U_Res0Gfhan6mQkNLb1zuhBE8pu9Jk6XU2a6gfBZcEGtu6U8soq44J2t7xCvGe9xMZRRqAWnyMewMWhHv3yWza8bfiF3FttGZQN/s16000/f56ec3d6-5e3d-429e-aef9-723b67952f6b.__CR0,0,300,300_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 class="a-spacing-mini" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.255; margin-bottom: 6px !important; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 6px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">Exercises</h3><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 14px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;">Create a value scale, color wheel, and color mixing chart to assist you when you paint your own watercolor florals.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 14px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY3aIOp3--7Kf74kcxbWyD0UBzNN_xt_kMzy-G3yW6RdkwT3amoVUN4mQzvCqTzHiRBgk13uJ4qQ8MSFCWFMhLbWkyJJoM0fsGxJGUzliQ1qE3EBgs26_rvVMxnCQMhL_lz9JpkmTKBUnuOcFvqFs2KhqR37ytqp45uk7IAoR1UxIerngf8yjL6eSC/s300/99f3b8c6-793a-431d-bba6-c1e4cd750571.__CR0,0,300,300_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY3aIOp3--7Kf74kcxbWyD0UBzNN_xt_kMzy-G3yW6RdkwT3amoVUN4mQzvCqTzHiRBgk13uJ4qQ8MSFCWFMhLbWkyJJoM0fsGxJGUzliQ1qE3EBgs26_rvVMxnCQMhL_lz9JpkmTKBUnuOcFvqFs2KhqR37ytqp45uk7IAoR1UxIerngf8yjL6eSC/s1600/99f3b8c6-793a-431d-bba6-c1e4cd750571.__CR0,0,300,300_PT0_SX300_V1___.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><h3 class="a-spacing-mini" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.255; margin-bottom: 6px !important; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 6px; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">Step-by-Step Painting Projects</h3><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 14px; padding: 0px; text-align: start;">Explore different types of leaves and foliage elements, plus vibrant, multicolored florals. Leaves are so versatile, as well as easy and fun to paint. Experimenting with different greens, blues, and yellows using the wet-into-wet technique makes for beautiful leaves. When painting a freestyle floral bunch, you usually need three elements: the primary flowers, the stars of the bunch; some fillers to add visual interest; and foliage to tie all the elements together.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTY9ZQVq8gNpO2rHkvta29WJxDnijTsuMDQVJ3yUhB144hkH_0t32nuWDgl2Yq3dZGGkcfE36TXZfs6Kbk1olbwbXsc1RdSliPLUgg9bUbJNhTF9l2MSAPWeLcPdDGjW8bD4uPKoxIla26vNDca6lK18v6m4_kNflHva6aMM6zwwpidBuSl6bE-G60/s2048/P1750548.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTY9ZQVq8gNpO2rHkvta29WJxDnijTsuMDQVJ3yUhB144hkH_0t32nuWDgl2Yq3dZGGkcfE36TXZfs6Kbk1olbwbXsc1RdSliPLUgg9bUbJNhTF9l2MSAPWeLcPdDGjW8bD4uPKoxIla26vNDca6lK18v6m4_kNflHva6aMM6zwwpidBuSl6bE-G60/w640-h426/P1750548.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is my value scale practice. I became so engrossed in painting I lost track of time and space. It's my first time doing this exercise.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce022fnMfbN/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="722" data-original-width="722" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0VUNjxkZIPLI9pfC8z4v2N7E3w_8L45SzxbvtYh_EyOP1cV2lC2wvMF-TCQLPMRfPvJrc3v30PRjj6nXFbaP1Fj4y-2DKQQCwPgYMXGZguEuybsdc69b7dchH9AcwxUaESW9mfxl2rhq3zhnqB3AQkXhVDuY1vdxOCrlCl6UmElZg4VaPkUztQVIm/w400-h400/book.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Contemporary Color Theory:</b> Watercolor Flowers ISBN 9780760375037 is available worldwide at <a href="https://www.quarto.com/books/9780760375037/contemporary-color-theory-watercolor-flowers">The Quarto Group</a>. 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Open until October 18, 2022. <span style="color: red;"><b>Canadian and US addresses only.</b></span> Good luck!</div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><a class="rcptr" data-raflid="a34ae7a7299" data-template="" data-theme="classic" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/a34ae7a7299/" id="rcwidget_wsqgints" rel="nofollow">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a><script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15966793279346933109noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341632208897867223.post-22049415745288913562022-09-13T09:14:00.001-04:002023-01-06T09:30:28.852-05:00Embroidery Made Easy: Beautiful Birds Review & GIVEAWAY<div style="text-align: justify;">New Release! <b>Embroidery Made Easy: Beautiful Birds:</b> <i>Easy techniques for learning to embroider a variety of colorful birds, including a cardinal, a barn owl, and a puffin</i> by <b>Beth Hoyes</b>. She is a UK embroidery artist and art therapist based in Denver, Colorado. Her book is about the newest embroidery trend - thread painting. Thread Painting is a hand embroidery technique that uses a combination of short and long stitches and a variety of colors to create designs that look like paintings. Learn how to embroider twelve gorgeous birds - a few stitches at a time. They include a Blue Bird, Calliope Hummingbird, and <span style="text-align: center;">American Flamingo</span>. Their life-like features, colors, and details are remarkable. Ordinary embroidery supplies are required - needle <i>(size 1)</i>, floss <i>(2 strands of 6)</i>, fabric <i>(8")</i>, hoop <i>(6")</i>, and scissors. Once you've assembled your supplies, review how to transfer the pattern and set up the embroidery hoop with fabric. There are twelve full-size pattern templates at the back of the book. The 'painting' technique is not complicated. Begin by learning how to blend colors. Review the following embroidery stitches - straight, running, French knot, and satin. Learn about staged and scattered stitching. There are tips for stitching bird eye rings, feathers, and wings. Tidy up the back of your hoop with a few finishing touches. All twelve patterns come complete with the name of the bird species, a general description, a DMC thread color guide, stitch flow directions, and a template. In addition, detailed step-by-step instructions with large, full-color photos, diagrams, and text show <i>(and explain)</i> what to do. The birds showcased in this book are impressive. I enjoyed poring over the thread-painting-in-progress photos as well as the finished masterpieces. The instructions gave me a good idea of how to recreate them. I am an intermediate-level embroiderer and have no experience with thread painting. See excerpts and the complete table of contents below. <b>Walter Foster Publishing</b> released this 128-page paperback on May 31, 2022. <b>Get your copy below!</b></div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihVa2DAIyNia64Qan7R7TgxrJxgC_A_lWZdHNChfxcIgEUFt9erFD9CmGDhHrF6sae1X-DHg3u6rmd5zJvS5Ce_F3Xwt_DmbUtvmcKjcBhmeI3kzRpbU4NhcLcpy5dy1lJ90RSswFbKdoQMOcEmwP_asGbpno9E5jwnMKVL41nDY4vYLNW5bDwfDYj/s694/bb.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="694" data-original-width="536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihVa2DAIyNia64Qan7R7TgxrJxgC_A_lWZdHNChfxcIgEUFt9erFD9CmGDhHrF6sae1X-DHg3u6rmd5zJvS5Ce_F3Xwt_DmbUtvmcKjcBhmeI3kzRpbU4NhcLcpy5dy1lJ90RSswFbKdoQMOcEmwP_asGbpno9E5jwnMKVL41nDY4vYLNW5bDwfDYj/w494-h640/bb.jpg" width="494" /></a> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>TABLE OF CONTENTS</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Introduction</div><div style="text-align: center;">Tools & Materials</div><div style="text-align: center;">Stitching Techniques</div><div style="text-align: center;">Finishing Touches</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>STEP-BY-STEP PROJECTS</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Calliope Hummingbird</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cardinal</div><div style="text-align: center;">Keen-Billed Toucan</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wood Duck</div><div style="text-align: center;">American Flamingo</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kingfisher</div><div style="text-align: center;">Atlantic Puffin</div><div style="text-align: center;">Swallow</div><div style="text-align: center;">Barn Owl</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hoopoe</div><div style="text-align: center;">Raven</div><div style="text-align: center;">Eastern Bluebird</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Pattern Templates</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>About the Author</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Note the Thread Color Guide and the Stitching Flow Directions.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Gls3fA6xS2tK6JF2vvvltqB_nP63wK1_CGcSB3tmG5wkRnnqpyUClOQm7Fx7YAtNOw7dFf5rMNb0XCdjdXeocPOOuduA8xNJxbECb_Mq0fBE2z3I56yv_KRW4gyC-EFcpQgo4ACD5S1mk4Pbq5G8J7OGyzqR0aZp5PKI8R1Q5jLg3Y-30VZK0VmY/s2560/91BKeaiVZtL.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1656" data-original-width="2560" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Gls3fA6xS2tK6JF2vvvltqB_nP63wK1_CGcSB3tmG5wkRnnqpyUClOQm7Fx7YAtNOw7dFf5rMNb0XCdjdXeocPOOuduA8xNJxbECb_Mq0fBE2z3I56yv_KRW4gyC-EFcpQgo4ACD5S1mk4Pbq5G8J7OGyzqR0aZp5PKI8R1Q5jLg3Y-30VZK0VmY/w640-h414/91BKeaiVZtL.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The hummingbird pattern continued. Note the first color guide.</div><div><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBr3O6TplYPt1k55mYRml7UB2h9g-iGlMNhNIm-Iy1D5b9RUztErlfeMs490NfjThco9n2FWZkALmfY5jf5oLom8ovjsuCRafHaW6-5EiYUxQO-7GSufFaynfy18WsP371oDTvqgv06OruG6VLOniQo0Vq86dZXkurMFoA__Zm7-TDqiFDOSXT4y0S/s2560/91BTf593VdL.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1656" data-original-width="2560" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBr3O6TplYPt1k55mYRml7UB2h9g-iGlMNhNIm-Iy1D5b9RUztErlfeMs490NfjThco9n2FWZkALmfY5jf5oLom8ovjsuCRafHaW6-5EiYUxQO-7GSufFaynfy18WsP371oDTvqgv06OruG6VLOniQo0Vq86dZXkurMFoA__Zm7-TDqiFDOSXT4y0S/w640-h414/91BTf593VdL.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The hummingbird pattern continued. Note the second and third color guides. The fourth (<i>tail and feet)</i> is found in the book on page 24.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8O0_Au0mVn20pjQNQvGtMXMx9GaBxa3vMJcwsqQOASgTu3dM4U605TW1dFXTOXI1S92TdRgDNVy7-tcZjVP3ELV5F4IL_xFwuv_0p-OkIKbGBxrosG3Uxm0sWLEHXgpUtARTCtLSMjcgmWVomYxsdv-esgjIrgr7SjylYIQ1kIBTHCBRvhx3JSOek/s1400/7af99164-d2b4-4e67-982e-46d6793ab11b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1082" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8O0_Au0mVn20pjQNQvGtMXMx9GaBxa3vMJcwsqQOASgTu3dM4U605TW1dFXTOXI1S92TdRgDNVy7-tcZjVP3ELV5F4IL_xFwuv_0p-OkIKbGBxrosG3Uxm0sWLEHXgpUtARTCtLSMjcgmWVomYxsdv-esgjIrgr7SjylYIQ1kIBTHCBRvhx3JSOek/w495-h640/7af99164-d2b4-4e67-982e-46d6793ab11b.jpg" width="495" /></a></div><br />Nine of the twelve projects.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/ChP1IUprQMx/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="573" data-original-width="597" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxL4HXOQnCuRb9YntIzRWiZO_mmmYCDUbue-kj1WG2okUeyr10OwymxV5zCuNwi0vawu3Fb8lDRhVwVpdCF_n_hjs747XJQ-HxcrDYLDnllxsYJNNW3vmQ-iQR8XaNvmyH4B4Z0H9JAFtgFrYtspis5zJYSn8s0uGuDvjz0XTDtAFF-slXXDIfA72Q/s16000/borrowed.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Shared from Beth's Instagram. The hummingbird, owl and blue bird.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Embroidery Made Easy: Beautiful Birds is available worldwide at <a href="https://www.quarto.com/books/9780760375365/embroidery-made-easy-beautiful-birds">The Quarto Group</a>. They have generously offered to <b>giveaway</b> a copy! One <b>winner</b> will be selected at random. Open until October 1, 2022. <span style="color: red;"><b>Canadian and USA addresses only.</b></span> Good luck!</div></div><div><br /></div><a class="rcptr" data-raflid="a34ae7a7301" data-template="" data-theme="classic" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/a34ae7a7301/" id="rcwidget_l27neo5a" rel="nofollow">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a>
<script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15966793279346933109noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341632208897867223.post-57795774078193038272022-09-07T13:22:00.002-04:002023-01-06T09:30:44.593-05:00Watercolor Painting at Home Review & GIVEAWAY <div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">New release!<b> Watercolor Painting at Home:</b> <i>Easy-to-follow painting projects inspired by the comforts of home and the colors of the garden</i> by <b>Bley Hack</b>. </span><span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">She is an artist living in the American Midwest. Her </span></span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">book is about finding inspiration and painting at home. She begins with basic advice on the essential tools and materials <i>(paint, brush, paper, and palette)</i>. She also talks about practicalities. One tip is how limiting your paint colors, in the beginning, can be helpful. For example, buying only three primary paint colors pushes you to get familiar with color mixing - a fundamental skill. Once you have assembled your watercolor supplies, practice the painting techniques shown and explained. They include - flat wash, gradient wash, glazing, dry brushing, bleeding, white highlights, and wet-into-wet. Experiment with the brush strokes demonstrated. Explore other aspects of painting, for example, design and the importance of composition, balance, and variety. Familiarize yourself with color by mixing three primary colors <i>(red, yellow, and blue)</i> to get twelve shades that include orange, green, and purple. Try the pretty wreath painting exercise. It's ideal for color-mixing practice and will expand your color palette. The bulk of this book is fifteen step-by-step watercolor painting projects. Each project has two parts - finding inspiration and composing a painting. Learn how to get the ideas flowing at home - groceries, greenery, your stuff, outside a window, your space, weather, and more. You'll begin to look at your surroundings in a new way. The paintings are illustrated with large color photos and text so you can follow along - from start to finish. They provide plenty of painting practice. The last project shows some appealing watercolor craft ideas, from cutting out painted motifs and using them in practical ways <i>(this never occurred to me)</i> to a hand-painted table runner created with inexpensive white butcher paper. In summary, this book will guide you in selecting supplies, and help you learn basic techniques, brush strokes, and color theory. It will teach you how to generate ideas of what to paint, provide painting practice and show you how to make some DIY watercolor decor. See excerpts and the complete table of contents below. </span><b>Walter Foster Publishing</b> released this 128-page paperback on May 31, 2022. <b>Get your copy below!</b></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLTYd2igfkkzGltxfe8GVSZQ6Dvt6eA4xe-y9uecI3KsjPmT6oK_ukVu7aLBoEe8rhZOejb2Dt1QvHkcEGC7Hc-IDgeTrhCfioT-RnYfl2zR15k_Lpwt2y9kQvko77rE9eFISNj-8yS-FghU830kzPMPnPB5eWSr85ZWYqjeiDus3Etv3GYUX8aFwV/s2560/91YF8urrR8L.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1924" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLTYd2igfkkzGltxfe8GVSZQ6Dvt6eA4xe-y9uecI3KsjPmT6oK_ukVu7aLBoEe8rhZOejb2Dt1QvHkcEGC7Hc-IDgeTrhCfioT-RnYfl2zR15k_Lpwt2y9kQvko77rE9eFISNj-8yS-FghU830kzPMPnPB5eWSr85ZWYqjeiDus3Etv3GYUX8aFwV/w482-h640/91YF8urrR8L.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Table of Contents</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Introduction</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Finding Inspiration</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Tools & Materials</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Painting Techniques</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Design</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Color Theory & Color Palettes</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Step-by-Step Projects</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fruit Bowl Still Life</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Painting Supplies</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pets - Real or Imagined</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kitchen Collection</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dresser Details</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Easy Interior: Letting in the Light</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Colorful Interior</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Painting in a Series: The Weather Outside Your Window</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Illustrate a Treasured Recipe</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vegetable Garden Plans</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Garden Tools: Collage</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fauna Outside Your Window</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Flora Outside Your Window</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Flower Jar Craft</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Festive Seasonal Décor</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>About the Artist</i></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj3sBhRhRnFRsOiJEUIvd3_NorwAVPHaJNQXA8a6tlO--C5WPAu_Jqe2H1iAeN0fh85Y3NzrUNx7RsP1koS1zDI0bEhueOxf4Ayk00V0g_zjyowKOOs8CgX6i9dLVRmWHlpwCNdoJhyDsbtJy0PpVZgmBRzKsdpb0XNZA_tUJVdj_zUQCfS1k58uR-/s2560/81h5o+w9U-L.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1656" data-original-width="2560" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj3sBhRhRnFRsOiJEUIvd3_NorwAVPHaJNQXA8a6tlO--C5WPAu_Jqe2H1iAeN0fh85Y3NzrUNx7RsP1koS1zDI0bEhueOxf4Ayk00V0g_zjyowKOOs8CgX6i9dLVRmWHlpwCNdoJhyDsbtJy0PpVZgmBRzKsdpb0XNZA_tUJVdj_zUQCfS1k58uR-/w640-h414/81h5o+w9U-L.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.255; margin-bottom: 6px !important; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 6px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">Everyday Still Life </h4><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;">One of the best places to start painting is with easy forms and vibrant colors. The fruit bowl on my kitchen counter sparked the idea, and then I thought about our local fruits and flowers and developed the idea from there. I encourage you to think about what produce and flowers are native to your area and build your fruit bowl around those.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiugEzMdyqrwSNiC8K9lFTBWTbQZzkwBDklE_dw6f2h869sAQjNNm6NG4xap643Vwu30xfblHRG7g1YEu3O_-58GuqVON80ZxbO0Ex0yyep2HkzNIEX9BXt2_lcOZeVsIu3Hf36m--W5bJDU07MiUgZ8pkuEOJRd6HPHplNUn6YEZ2QCg40nw7Zo8L7/s3072/P1750485.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="3072" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiugEzMdyqrwSNiC8K9lFTBWTbQZzkwBDklE_dw6f2h869sAQjNNm6NG4xap643Vwu30xfblHRG7g1YEu3O_-58GuqVON80ZxbO0Ex0yyep2HkzNIEX9BXt2_lcOZeVsIu3Hf36m--W5bJDU07MiUgZ8pkuEOJRd6HPHplNUn6YEZ2QCg40nw7Zo8L7/w640-h480/P1750485.JPG" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Photo I took of my copy. The wreath painting exercise. Practice color mixing and brush stokes.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Watercolor Painting at Home is available worldwide at <a href="https://www.quarto.com/books/9781600589423/watercolor-painting-at-home" target="_blank">The Quarto Group</a>. They have generously offered to <b>giveaway</b> a copy! One winner will be selected at random. Open until September 25, 2022. <b><span style="color: red;">Canadian and USA addresses only.</span></b> Good luck!</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><a class="rcptr" data-raflid="a34ae7a7298" data-template="" data-theme="classic" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/a34ae7a7298/" id="rcwidget_m23y8gy9" rel="nofollow">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a>
<script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15966793279346933109noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341632208897867223.post-769840319817660432022-08-21T09:44:00.009-04:002022-10-11T13:26:34.506-04:0015-Minute Drawing: Getting Started Review & GIVEAWAY<div style="text-align: justify;">Short on time? This is <b>15-Minute Drawing:</b> Getting Started: <i>From sketch to finished drawing in just 15 minutes!</i> by <b>Erin McManness</b>. She is the founder of Paper Raven Co. a stationery and illustration brand based in Atlanta. Her book features more than 30 step-by-step beginner drawing exercises. She shows you how to break objects down into simple shapes and then add detail. The projects are grouped by subject. Sketch everything from leaves and flowers, animals and insects, city buildings, and everyday life. Think of this workbook as a personal art journal. There is space to practice the prompts, tutorials, and exercises found throughout. Add a sketchbook if you like. You will need a graphite pencil. Discover some tools and materials you might like to experiment with - Erin shares her favorites. She shows you how to warm up by test-swatching your supplies. This is followed by some basic drawing techniques. Check out ways to add color, borders, corner accents, banners, and hand lettering to your journal. Examine common layouts <i>(central, wide, border, and lettering)</i> and how to achieve them. By experimenting with drawing supplies, techniques, and subject matter you'll develop your skills and style. Use this fun book to help you establish a regular art practice in 15 minutes. It's just the right size 16.64 x 23.5 cm <i>(6.55 x 9.25 inches)</i>, large enough to comfortably draw in yet small enough to keep with you for easy access. Plus you'll have a record of and be able to track your progress. It's a great book for beginning artists. See excerpts and the complete table of contents below. <b>Walter Foster Publishing</b> released this 112-page paperback on May 3, 2022. <b>Get your copy below!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><div class="celwidget" data-cel-widget="bylineInfo_feature_div" data-csa-c-id="dts7ri-n7z8pn-7mhrea-5nxnbc" data-feature-name="bylineInfo" id="bylineInfo_feature_div" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div><span class="author notFaded" data-width="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="contribution" spacing="none" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="a-color-secondary" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div style="background-color: white; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a 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class="author notFaded" data-width="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="contribution" spacing="none" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="a-color-secondary" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Drawing Techniques</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="author notFaded" data-width="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="contribution" spacing="none" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="a-color-secondary" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="author notFaded" data-width="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="contribution" spacing="none" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="a-color-secondary" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Lettering Techniques</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="author notFaded" data-width="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="contribution" spacing="none" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="a-color-secondary" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="author notFaded" data-width="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="contribution" spacing="none" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="a-color-secondary" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Creating a Beautiful Layout</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="author notFaded" data-width="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="contribution" spacing="none" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="a-color-secondary" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="author notFaded" data-width="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="contribution" spacing="none" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="a-color-secondary" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Leaves & Flowers</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="author notFaded" data-width="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="contribution" spacing="none" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="a-color-secondary" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="author notFaded" data-width="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="contribution" spacing="none" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="a-color-secondary" style="box-sizing: border-box;">City Buildings</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="author notFaded" data-width="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="contribution" spacing="none" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="a-color-secondary" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="author notFaded" data-width="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="contribution" spacing="none" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="a-color-secondary" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Animals & Insects</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="author notFaded" data-width="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="contribution" spacing="none" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="a-color-secondary" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="author notFaded" data-width="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="contribution" spacing="none" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="a-color-secondary" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Everyday Life</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="author notFaded" data-width="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="contribution" spacing="none" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span class="a-color-secondary" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>About the Artist</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwCKdBkItJpTs3srnHh6LkB02hUp7MpFWRqCXYM6VbEKSzXt5XSZ1NhKjfom-LDbS325DVtWvfcLqwWW8BqODAUkFCFx-eF_UZqAeC4PA5FDGC4HEe-47afeHGyr6YDRCa_a2lV1MOFMoe7HGY5leGVF_-VtI7k-Yt2DkagBdmIAp_R6-kswbK5lGH/s2560/913Pzgycm+L.jpg" style="clear: left; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1822" data-original-width="2560" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwCKdBkItJpTs3srnHh6LkB02hUp7MpFWRqCXYM6VbEKSzXt5XSZ1NhKjfom-LDbS325DVtWvfcLqwWW8BqODAUkFCFx-eF_UZqAeC4PA5FDGC4HEe-47afeHGyr6YDRCa_a2lV1MOFMoe7HGY5leGVF_-VtI7k-Yt2DkagBdmIAp_R6-kswbK5lGH/w640-h456/913Pzgycm+L.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;">Drawing should be fun!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJAgzxB83pxBKPlkmMCMLubwO9-WEWFMnRaxx9cKOfSvNLWJRzN8JulpfmIrQJejaHf-vCxMpYeD3emm9V1cbu0J5LcYDU8Gx9OM3wW0o0_Oeco_KUNjFuKp5rJY28PnyacwodDDug0CyK9dSHozC3YYaO8e_JrRkBqoMV0JmNvGVWn62tgyA-Yr9D/s2560/91AnUaxirbL.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1822" data-original-width="2560" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJAgzxB83pxBKPlkmMCMLubwO9-WEWFMnRaxx9cKOfSvNLWJRzN8JulpfmIrQJejaHf-vCxMpYeD3emm9V1cbu0J5LcYDU8Gx9OM3wW0o0_Oeco_KUNjFuKp5rJY28PnyacwodDDug0CyK9dSHozC3YYaO8e_JrRkBqoMV0JmNvGVWn62tgyA-Yr9D/w640-h456/91AnUaxirbL.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: 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center;"><h4 class="a-spacing-mini" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.255; margin-bottom: 6px !important; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 6px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">Leaves & Flowers</h4><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 14px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;">We’ll break down different types of flowers, plants, and leaves to their basic shapes; then we’ll discuss how to visually organize them to create stunning floral compositions and illustrative accents. For practice, I highly suggest looking up reference photos to study different petal and leaf shapes—better yet, go out into your neighborhood or park for some life observation!</p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMqTUof5XdJXUjKovZvJlUU2PLMr8WnZ3D7WrjygsetINFcLFle_P_g9hHGqPRQ1XcmDtFQei581Dv4XzJplGTn2ZVCE1KE-cJljpOt9EvHNsCeI_2IpedcmsVth3FVyasn4LSV17PpzvNN6hE5ePqK82xxrFFgxaboKMvrhOKjk010jAby2F6caak/s300/cb.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMqTUof5XdJXUjKovZvJlUU2PLMr8WnZ3D7WrjygsetINFcLFle_P_g9hHGqPRQ1XcmDtFQei581Dv4XzJplGTn2ZVCE1KE-cJljpOt9EvHNsCeI_2IpedcmsVth3FVyasn4LSV17PpzvNN6hE5ePqK82xxrFFgxaboKMvrhOKjk010jAby2F6caak/s1600/cb.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><h4 class="a-spacing-mini" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.255; margin-bottom: 6px !important; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 6px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">City Buildings</h4><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 14px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;">We’ll explore different types of architecture, iconic landmarks, signage, and scenes from city life. For these types of drawings, I recommend gathering good reference photos, as well as a ruler, pencil, and pen. Many of these drawings start with a penciled geometric base, to which we’ll add details. As you practice these examples, remember that the keys to drawing architecture are symmetry, space, and simplification.</p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirUZIABBaiIlCT3MZ8Pxc786hxkeF9zZcDKrJBVOARpy5vu92UgVl2d4XXSX-JlBz7Wjrzct2YBARqRmzYt83kD7x9iWPQFaXDxrNTk97rlE3ml7-iWUSyCQbdGmMW8V0eVvQ2E4XbbcwCizBUtr_8iqL0Vp9i59OBbygovMUSvJh23mwcHGsn8h-T/s300/el.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirUZIABBaiIlCT3MZ8Pxc786hxkeF9zZcDKrJBVOARpy5vu92UgVl2d4XXSX-JlBz7Wjrzct2YBARqRmzYt83kD7x9iWPQFaXDxrNTk97rlE3ml7-iWUSyCQbdGmMW8V0eVvQ2E4XbbcwCizBUtr_8iqL0Vp9i59OBbygovMUSvJh23mwcHGsn8h-T/s1600/el.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><h4 class="a-spacing-mini" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.255; margin-bottom: 6px !important; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 6px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;">Everyday Life</h4><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 14px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;">We’ll take a look at many everyday objects that you can find around your own home. We’ll learn how to break down complex objects into simple shapes and add convincing details. I recommend gathering a few objects that you own to practice with!</p></div></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi58uVaWrjjT8TFUbOKdL0tfNXblicfKWFsq47BlR5m99V7oKJqasoKHIpnVbec9JaJA3QLN-vlMtaCtBjVEhPXLNSNWjHKNe2iCyBA8mM_qxylEYIFYq-Ydhxp03WILeQFMtco_3Nx7R27EANmEIWzoDgTPzlRDzFl4hFbtsGkg6xPB-P_WA4kB0fg/s2560/81TMcu4bB3L.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1822" data-original-width="2560" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi58uVaWrjjT8TFUbOKdL0tfNXblicfKWFsq47BlR5m99V7oKJqasoKHIpnVbec9JaJA3QLN-vlMtaCtBjVEhPXLNSNWjHKNe2iCyBA8mM_qxylEYIFYq-Ydhxp03WILeQFMtco_3Nx7R27EANmEIWzoDgTPzlRDzFl4hFbtsGkg6xPB-P_WA4kB0fg/w640-h456/81TMcu4bB3L.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div class="celwidget" data-cel-widget="bylineInfo_feature_div" data-csa-c-id="dts7ri-n7z8pn-7mhrea-5nxnbc" data-feature-name="bylineInfo" id="bylineInfo_feature_div" style="box-sizing: border-box; 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<script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15966793279346933109noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341632208897867223.post-44627254188352909552022-08-09T07:45:00.003-04:002023-01-06T09:30:58.994-05:00Drawing and Painting Beautiful Flowers Review & GIVEAWAY<div style="text-align: justify;"><span>Sketch and then paint watercolor flowers! </span>This is <b>Drawing and Painting Beautiful Flowers:</b> <i>Discover Techniques for Creating Realistic Florals and Plants in Pencil and Watercolor</i> by <b>Kyehyun Park</b>. She is a Korean illustrator and author based in LA. You may know her as urbankate_in_ca on Instagram. Her book is about learning to paint flowers in watercolor from sketch to painting. Learn about the materials you need to begin drawing and painting including pencil, watercolor paint, paper and brushes. She reveals her simple three-step method of drawing flowers. Using a single daffodil bloom as an example she takes you though the steps one by one. This three step method is used throughout her book to draw numerous flowers from different angles and perspectives. It will help you to sketch flowers realistically and quickly. Learn a variety of watercolor basics such as - brush, painting and color techniques. These are the techniques that will help you get the effects you want in your paintings. This section includes quite a few practical exercises. Use what you've learned in eleven watercolor projects. These projects begin with simple flowers and gradually move on to more complex flower clusters, fruits and potted plants. This section provides generous practice at creating your own sketches in pencil and then painting them in watercolor. All the exercises and projects referred to above are clearly laid out. The material is presented in small steps with the opportunity of following along. Each step is well-explained and accompanied by a photograph of the process. This book will appeal to anyone who wants to develop a solid foundation of drawing and painting flowers. Your skills will improve by learning about the materials, techniques and practice, practice, practice. See excerpts and the complete table of contents below. <b>Quarry Books</b> released this 128 page paperback on June 14 2022. <b>Get your copy below!</b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjImrDo0PaH1gBuVT7UAh_Tmq68TziX_rcKCA6k-t98tQaGdokFHcww0ifHpwGmj74B_-n9xPhnyBZLbrVg1Kb0KrdFSWYjUrWMWkybXhg08-IOO6OEMX1c4BnE8t9myLHWbWhUf0uNY7CKHD5qsquRh0I57l-B6BqwQ8vLGblDAjtcdaIO8DUtH_Nn/s2560/dpbeautifulflowers.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1983" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjImrDo0PaH1gBuVT7UAh_Tmq68TziX_rcKCA6k-t98tQaGdokFHcww0ifHpwGmj74B_-n9xPhnyBZLbrVg1Kb0KrdFSWYjUrWMWkybXhg08-IOO6OEMX1c4BnE8t9myLHWbWhUf0uNY7CKHD5qsquRh0I57l-B6BqwQ8vLGblDAjtcdaIO8DUtH_Nn/w496-h640/dpbeautifulflowers.jpg" width="496" /></a></div></div><div><div><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>C O N T E N T S</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;">Introduction</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>MATERIALS</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Watercolor</div><div style="text-align: center;">Palettes</div><div style="text-align: center;">Brushes</div><div style="text-align: center;">Watercolor Paper</div><div style="text-align: center;">Other Materials</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>HOW TO SKETCH FLOWERS IN THREE SIMPLE STEPS</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sketching Basics</div><div style="text-align: center;">The Three-Step Sketch</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>BASIC WATERCOLOR TECHNIQUES</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Watercolor Density Levels</div><div style="text-align: center;">Brush Techniques</div><div style="text-align: center;">Watercolor Painting Techniques</div><div style="text-align: center;">Color</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>SIMPLE FLOWERS</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cosmos</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lily</div><div style="text-align: center;">Balloon Flower</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hibiscus</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>FLOWER CLUSTERS</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Canola Flower</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lily of the Valley</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hydrangea</div><div style="text-align: center;">Foxglove</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>FRUITS AND POTTED PLANTS</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Orange Blossom</div><div style="text-align: center;">Olive Branch</div><div style="text-align: center;">Potted Pilea</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Resources</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Acknowledgements</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>About the author</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Index</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script></div></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15966793279346933109noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341632208897867223.post-60969492375670929092022-08-02T07:57:00.010-04:002023-01-06T09:31:16.906-05:00 John Derian Sticker Book Review<div style="text-align: justify;">Attention sticker lovers! This is the extraordinary <b>John Derian Sticker Book</b>. It features more than seven hundred stickers in a convenient book format. This visually stunning assortment of images is from Derian's personal archive of eighteenth and nineteenth century prints. They include flowers, birds, animals, insects, marine life and much, much more. The stickers are on book pages that measure 6.25 x 8 inches. They come in all shapes and sizes - from tiny to full page and everything in between. In general the size of these stickers is larger, especially when compared to other books. Yay! There is one sticker per design - some are in coordinating groups. Most are full-color stickers. A few are black and white or sepia. The color and detail are remarkable. So is the paper and print quality. I love the stickers matte finish. It gives them a subtle, natural look. I was able to remove the stickers from the book easily without them tearing. The stickers stick as they should. I've stuck them on paper, glass and cardboard. There is a very slight or natural border around each sticker. The stickers are found on every other spread. The backing pages are nice too. I worked out a cost of less than 0.07 cents Canadian a sticker <i>(less than 0.04 cents US)</i>. Ready to create? Just peel and stick. The possibilities are endless. I've listed a bunch of ideas at the end of this post. How would you use them? See excerpts and a vintage keepsake box I made below. <b>Artisan Books</b> released this 320 page hardcover on November 9, 2021. <b>Get your copy below!</b></div><div><div><div><div><br /></div></div></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiORBh6x075IhJnPVic89jPO09I-d21sxwQad1VOXd6oqVmgDB4zkmqaQlTj8ii_pCJKVg36ghTW4HQzudBBXVXKXVxeBbRNeiwvf_Fy2WAgHHXCi9_NBkQIB0PqLvsxxXoS1cSV-nC8jvRVSUjlF8bsEeP0zQC1Sh1csh4ZCEaVki2wbcCQ1LdJbLv/s2475/917ntV613cL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2475" data-original-width="1950" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiORBh6x075IhJnPVic89jPO09I-d21sxwQad1VOXd6oqVmgDB4zkmqaQlTj8ii_pCJKVg36ghTW4HQzudBBXVXKXVxeBbRNeiwvf_Fy2WAgHHXCi9_NBkQIB0PqLvsxxXoS1cSV-nC8jvRVSUjlF8bsEeP0zQC1Sh1csh4ZCEaVki2wbcCQ1LdJbLv/w504-h640/917ntV613cL.jpg" width="504" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/605292603?h=b008631ea1" title="vimeo-player" width="640"></iframe> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Peek inside the John Derian Sticker Book - just hit play! <span style="text-align: justify;">See three </span><span style="text-align: justify;">ideas on how to use the stickers creatively. </span><span style="text-align: justify;">Note how easy it is to remove the stickers from the book.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVyaAsWnSb23qSYBpGAemRF3tj8rNU4bovo7qLMV3XfDe2PebvY2J8MDt5snMgz5rW8Ga12oXAgyLCog2TwKugxIQrpomUbs5ri9MZWxn2a9j0p-YvrbGPb0Tn-YCC-H8oLdinLABh3lEf3zfSXOYeR76jygfMptEbONlXOWIo6lDZP6cwI0ZQyrkt/s788/hyvensclosed.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="545" data-original-width="788" height="443" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVyaAsWnSb23qSYBpGAemRF3tj8rNU4bovo7qLMV3XfDe2PebvY2J8MDt5snMgz5rW8Ga12oXAgyLCog2TwKugxIQrpomUbs5ri9MZWxn2a9j0p-YvrbGPb0Tn-YCC-H8oLdinLABh3lEf3zfSXOYeR76jygfMptEbONlXOWIo6lDZP6cwI0ZQyrkt/w640-h443/hyvensclosed.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b>Before.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Ikea Hyvens storage box with lid. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Measurements</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">33 x 23 x 15 cm</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>(13 x 9 x 6 inches)</i></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/30400292@N03/52257606887/in/dateposted-public/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="P1750326"><img alt="P1750326" height="549" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52257606887_3943d1d76f_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="text-align: justify;"><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></span><span style="text-align: justify;"><b>After.</b><span> John Derian stickers make an impact. My $1.29 Ikea box was transformed into a vintage keepsake box. It's roughly the size of a shoe box.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/30400292@N03/52258826310/in/dateposted-public/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="John Derian Sticker Book & Ikea"><img alt="John Derian Sticker Book & Ikea" height="640" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52258826310_2bb5d22579_b.jpg" width="628" /></a><span style="text-align: justify;"><span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Get your copy of the </span><b style="text-align: justify;">John Derian Sticker Book</b><span style="text-align: justify;"> at Amazon. It is published by Artisan Books, a division of the Workman Publishing Company.</span></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ways to Use Stickers</b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Art and Craft</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Paper craft, </span>collage, mixed media</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Scrapbook, sketchbook </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Wall art</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> F</span>rame them</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Decorations</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Vision boards</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Handmade or homemade items</span></div><div><br /></div><div 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center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Kitchen</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lunch boxes</div><div style="text-align: center;">Paper bags</div><div style="text-align: center;">Plastic bags</div><div style="text-align: center;">Place mats</div><div style="text-align: center;">Trays</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Furniture/Appliances</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Doors</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mirrors</div><div style="text-align: center;">Desks</div><div style="text-align: center;">Dressers</div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Refrigerators</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Closets</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Jewelry boxes</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Light and plug covers</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pantry and cabinet doors</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bookshelves</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Electronics</div><div style="text-align: center;">Musical Equipment</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sporting Goods</div><div style="text-align: center;">Travel Gear</div><div style="text-align: center;">Personal Items</div></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15966793279346933109noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341632208897867223.post-898017629765494052022-07-18T09:14:00.007-04:002023-01-06T09:32:16.805-05:00John Derian Wrapping Paper & Gift Tags Review<div style="text-align: justify;">For beautifully wrapped presents! This is <b>John Derian Wrapping Paper & Gift Tags</b>. It features twelve sheets of stunning wrapping paper and twelve matching gift tags in a handy book format. This assortment of images has been handpicked from Derian's outstanding collection of old and rare books. Samples of all twelve designs are shown on the cover. I adore the selection. It includes shells, coral, a wave pattern, ship and more. The range of patterns is suited to a variety of occasions. The back of the wrapping paper and gift tags is white. All tags have a small round hole punched for attaching a ribbon, twine etc. The paper is folded into four when it is in the book. To remove simply crease along perforated line, then tear. Each sheet unfolds to a generous 18 7/8 x 25 3/4". Press-out gift tags measure 2 x 3.5". This paper is of the highest quality. I love it's matte finish. It's a thicker gift wrap making it hard to tear. It feels substantial yet is easy to fold. A present wrapped in this impressive paper will cause a rush of excitement to the person who receives it. It's the perfect wrap to keep on hand. You may even use it for something else entirely. There are all kinds of clever ways to use wrapping paper creatively. See sample sheets below. <b>Artisan Books</b> released this book on October 5, 2021. <b>Get your copy below!</b></div><div><div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGrCquJma2-SKSsm9cXKT8OQ52aetFH3ogfbtzSGPRTuxsUv_767O-UtTZhZtId7hq3TLdyoA-9RY1kExuhvXljAmSUgYPvB4xHtNaQHiVJ5ywVh5whLF_MIgK6OkZf8AKorDQ5jN2A4V7qQqT7hdeRzNPdxXOaUg7CdJSX_MIdg7FxLMmFUF4m7UF/s2560/A1L7Wnf2y5L.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1956" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGrCquJma2-SKSsm9cXKT8OQ52aetFH3ogfbtzSGPRTuxsUv_767O-UtTZhZtId7hq3TLdyoA-9RY1kExuhvXljAmSUgYPvB4xHtNaQHiVJ5ywVh5whLF_MIgK6OkZf8AKorDQ5jN2A4V7qQqT7hdeRzNPdxXOaUg7CdJSX_MIdg7FxLMmFUF4m7UF/w490-h640/A1L7Wnf2y5L.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b>DETAILS</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">12 sheets of wrapping paper </span><span style="text-align: left;">18 7/8" x 25 3/4"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">12 matching gift tags </span><span style="text-align: left;">2 x 3.5"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">12 designs</span></div><div><span><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="1888" height="461" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjOut7qcz5Wd33whcUY_NA-oLAR5cM-Cskg95mLB8Z91cA9L49raZ_X_jFNz2fjddvrwAda61BwJlocJWnBuVT52TUR0KMmmYm0IdtgT-AX-qda4X1FezR5vLn4UwFN059Z9TOzE1USI_oTP7YWBy0VKu_vokdcmwIw1NXn8ctnshyeTD1ntEjEoKs/w640-h461/P1750209.JPG" width="640" /></a></div></div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I love how my gifts look wrapped in the John Derian paper. I like the contrast of the crisp shell print versus the dreamy wave pattern. The paper was easy to remove from the book. It came out cleanly. It did not tear while I was wrapping my gifts and you cannot see through it. The tape stuck firmly to the paper. </div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhan7HNv1Uk3x2wJhuoKjWLPEg9RGzraPO2akOIKZkfV6HnNEdQvp7m8BMhFt1iymbnyxDYoY1ZrE2Cf6JL3C84AlGs2MFuCcBcmzQQ9rqz3PjJfqrlfIQsybshniR7t8wSscqn3Zq-H7GW8v5s_WTwTjP4Gpkcaw9qsnfGyn6n_DAIII0q9p03uTRn/s640/P1750244.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="425" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhan7HNv1Uk3x2wJhuoKjWLPEg9RGzraPO2akOIKZkfV6HnNEdQvp7m8BMhFt1iymbnyxDYoY1ZrE2Cf6JL3C84AlGs2MFuCcBcmzQQ9rqz3PjJfqrlfIQsybshniR7t8wSscqn3Zq-H7GW8v5s_WTwTjP4Gpkcaw9qsnfGyn6n_DAIII0q9p03uTRn/w640-h426/P1750244.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"> This is the sea shell patterned gift wrap. I added some natural colored raffia. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj43A8TqqHtNnmFDcyLzQjP8x0f1Vs-q5rvfL_4XoLeQX3tgHDeJgtg5_AhJUqkK2Xi1HzYKdPFTDgXL0UqfHfRkdFPz127ixfZu-cx9EZzglZ_WEEEZhPXBBCz_3fyTNM-fHHwEBzLPFbxQ0psTe_Ubs4Tx3dEyWQGXJpn8JnfLzZGQupB_y7wv6hT/s2048/P1750239.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj43A8TqqHtNnmFDcyLzQjP8x0f1Vs-q5rvfL_4XoLeQX3tgHDeJgtg5_AhJUqkK2Xi1HzYKdPFTDgXL0UqfHfRkdFPz127ixfZu-cx9EZzglZ_WEEEZhPXBBCz_3fyTNM-fHHwEBzLPFbxQ0psTe_Ubs4Tx3dEyWQGXJpn8JnfLzZGQupB_y7wv6hT/w640-h426/P1750239.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">This is the abstract wave patterned gift wrap. I added a blue ribbon. </div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Get your<b> John Derian Wrapping Paper & Gift Tags</b> at Amazon. It's published by Artisan Books, a division of the Workman Publishing Company.</div></div></div></div></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15966793279346933109noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341632208897867223.post-55738134797966445472022-07-04T13:25:00.010-04:002023-01-06T09:31:28.553-05:00John Derian In the Garden Notebooks Review<div style="text-align: justify;">Have you heard of <b>John Derian</b> yet? He's a hot New York City based artist and designer known for his fabulous decoupage. These are his <b>In the Garden Notebooks</b> - a set of three unruled, blank, notebooks. Each notebook features a stunning garden print on both the front and back covers. These six images are from his spectacular collection of antique prints and include pansies, insects and roses. Inside, the notebook's creamy white pages feel smooth and comfortable to write on. I used a liquid gel pen and experienced no ink feathering, bleeding or ghosting. The paper has a nice thickness and weight. Each notebook has a more than adequate 64 pages - making them not too thick or thin. The pages measure 8.5" L x 6" W <i>(15.24 x 21.59 cm)</i>. The book's spine is stitched, i.e. sheets are folded in half and stitched along the fold line. With detailed images and pretty cover colors, the look of these notebooks is very pleasing. They have an elegant, rustic appeal. Both stylish and functional these notebooks are a joy to have! Once you fill them, they become beautiful keepsakes. I'm using mine as personal journals to write and draw in. How would you use them? <b>Artisan Books</b> released these notebooks on April 13, 2021. <b>Get yours below!</b></div><div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuzMzmcTtLwTwdnvU9Ns_S_ih--Zc_OhbjyP4q5UJZafuIx3ZOwldA7NoSaX4gRZyCMbNw23ladgQWV6RURtihcaduXqCrT_RUeVWEdDyYwVnTPmn-_yQu37Yf3-L6UgUieSeooHqwKkFiHMQYs6L6nD7eo65GBBsGi4TwEHvXkJjw2RHComUx-Bto/s2550/91eQShYoiYL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuzMzmcTtLwTwdnvU9Ns_S_ih--Zc_OhbjyP4q5UJZafuIx3ZOwldA7NoSaX4gRZyCMbNw23ladgQWV6RURtihcaduXqCrT_RUeVWEdDyYwVnTPmn-_yQu37Yf3-L6UgUieSeooHqwKkFiHMQYs6L6nD7eo65GBBsGi4TwEHvXkJjw2RHComUx-Bto/w452-h640/91eQShYoiYL.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>DETAILS</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Set of 3 notebooks</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>6 unique covers <i>(front and back)</i></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">64 <span style="text-align: left;">unruled, blank </span>pages each </div><div style="text-align: center;">Size 8.5" L x 6" W <i style="text-align: left;">(15.24 x 21.59 cm)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stitched spine</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBcqKH4F-5tVoYayLQU3vbQNUgDXQIkQGH9QS7GZavli6iQRt9lUCm51_q0hSWlSTHgGZyvZdQP7hwaNqQPkwLjbZcaDxTUGiO5wxf6m1dSiah1Sk4WwBTa9ysfhEtiCALGoeoZmZZGMWua-8b_4wAETZ56X_ZN2ZTVxDAuaurOjE7PfAPD9XSW6tj/s2560/9176BlPOa2L.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="2194" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBcqKH4F-5tVoYayLQU3vbQNUgDXQIkQGH9QS7GZavli6iQRt9lUCm51_q0hSWlSTHgGZyvZdQP7hwaNqQPkwLjbZcaDxTUGiO5wxf6m1dSiah1Sk4WwBTa9ysfhEtiCALGoeoZmZZGMWua-8b_4wAETZ56X_ZN2ZTVxDAuaurOjE7PfAPD9XSW6tj/w343-h400/9176BlPOa2L.jpg" width="343" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Pansies front cover. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq5C_k_JvJcta2b_GClmvYXxaqjhZqljoNV2e0L-1NsSAp64Dkq5Bg7eNBgwNnkQD8u58NYIr257MfJejXDiwOgYb9KqcsOzqqEa8gZ-p0pYD-KQ0TMDaOuTv-e5NzcgEMFAot_eKXTl3e8nnjuyMbj-zyMO8w49Q2XmT8our-zQqdN48_eM_tnj5j/s2560/91d4XqJZ7bL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="2194" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq5C_k_JvJcta2b_GClmvYXxaqjhZqljoNV2e0L-1NsSAp64Dkq5Bg7eNBgwNnkQD8u58NYIr257MfJejXDiwOgYb9KqcsOzqqEa8gZ-p0pYD-KQ0TMDaOuTv-e5NzcgEMFAot_eKXTl3e8nnjuyMbj-zyMO8w49Q2XmT8our-zQqdN48_eM_tnj5j/w343-h400/91d4XqJZ7bL.jpg" width="343" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Insects front cover.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6R-dngvy20kOCiUBEnDL7qlJIJLw6NlBjOZm8m86dn6kU8eEnxrsvh6DjEVh5BVW_jzJAjWms1592Y2yl54chyv31pzdrezkGsVxQb_AWZ5X8-JmDUF1vewxZWcDiltfxRPXpwhQu1nwL3xZDmNThz4K3_IlS1XzyoHJQ3zczj62YRNrs6zaD3SyY/s2560/81veDqo1uSL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="2194" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6R-dngvy20kOCiUBEnDL7qlJIJLw6NlBjOZm8m86dn6kU8eEnxrsvh6DjEVh5BVW_jzJAjWms1592Y2yl54chyv31pzdrezkGsVxQb_AWZ5X8-JmDUF1vewxZWcDiltfxRPXpwhQu1nwL3xZDmNThz4K3_IlS1XzyoHJQ3zczj62YRNrs6zaD3SyY/w343-h400/81veDqo1uSL.jpg" width="343" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Rose front cover.</div></div></div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZTO5TPbSll_Z-WRLjX0DiuqLnhGoNgtH8_fiJIBjBRcx_ORQfJTvaoKvorvyol9YLPwJclwqUZGZY9UL6OIMy-X0fukFlWFOO97VLwEhPygUZNcUeTIZsqiiRRpDO_NV6MzN2IvNPO6jiB-C7G_YJtiO7GKp6z3Gr1Bh-q4jie4fLlaIczp9SuQcH/s1984/P1750107.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1343" data-original-width="1984" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZTO5TPbSll_Z-WRLjX0DiuqLnhGoNgtH8_fiJIBjBRcx_ORQfJTvaoKvorvyol9YLPwJclwqUZGZY9UL6OIMy-X0fukFlWFOO97VLwEhPygUZNcUeTIZsqiiRRpDO_NV6MzN2IvNPO6jiB-C7G_YJtiO7GKp6z3Gr1Bh-q4jie4fLlaIczp9SuQcH/w640-h434/P1750107.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of the back covers<i>. </i><span style="text-align: left;">All covers are centuries-old prints from John Derian's collection.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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They are published by Artisan Books,</div><div style="text-align: justify;">a division of the Workman Publishing Company.</div></div></div></div></div></div>Debhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15966793279346933109noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6341632208897867223.post-57059291593586516592022-06-28T08:32:00.002-04:002023-01-06T09:31:39.598-05:00Create with Artists: Art Activities for Everyone Review & GIVEAWAY<div style="text-align: justify;"><div>What's On? This is <b>Create with Artists:</b> <i>Art Activities for Everyone</i> by <b>Rixt Pol</b> and <b>Hanna Piksen</b>. Their book is a collection of 23 original art workshops for young people using ordinary things. The creative activities have been selected from programming at the famous Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam - a museum of modern art, contemporary art and design. These exciting art workshops are designed by the professional artists who facilitated them, using the techniques they employ in their own creative practice. The creative challenges are spread over a range of media and include - painting, sculpture, video, design, graffiti, photography and more. All workshops start with a question to trigger the imagination. For example, <i>How do you make a très cool bag?</i> These fun, open ended activities allow for creativity - not cookie cutter results. Workshops are neatly laid out - what you need, commentary, instructions, tips, photos and examples. Now these creative activities can be done anywhere, by anyone, whether at home, a party, community centre or school. This is a wonderful resource for arts programming ideas. See excerpts below. <b>BIS Publishers</b> released this 120 page hardcover on May 6, 2016. <b>Get your copy below!</b></div></div><div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Dimensions : 20.45 x 25.65 cm <i>(8.05 x 10.1 inches)</i></div><div><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLDk_sftCPINzX78CpamoFYy5i5eMmnuf2O9C9jgooLqGgl4P03gzP-IezTO9m0wC-k7LIb46TyllU3KYHvTQBI_N9OTGKBgOFdmeZDPS_WbsYBCwEsay1USmqvHr6rix3QJc1vsWwb7cCeWnE5tuH1rsr5kZ3DrHVKZXtvUMuZDbaNnTq1a52p3r7/s1000/51j51k-UUHS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="805" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLDk_sftCPINzX78CpamoFYy5i5eMmnuf2O9C9jgooLqGgl4P03gzP-IezTO9m0wC-k7LIb46TyllU3KYHvTQBI_N9OTGKBgOFdmeZDPS_WbsYBCwEsay1USmqvHr6rix3QJc1vsWwb7cCeWnE5tuH1rsr5kZ3DrHVKZXtvUMuZDbaNnTq1a52p3r7/w516-h640/51j51k-UUHS.jpg" width="516" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What Do You Feel Like Doing?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dirty Hands</div><div style="text-align: center;">Low Budget and Amazing</div><div style="text-align: center;">Go to Extremes</div><div style="text-align: center;">Out and About</div><div style="text-align: center;">Back to the Future</div><div style="text-align: center;">Super Fast</div><div style="text-align: center;">Letters and Words</div><div style="text-align: center;">Teamwork</div><div style="text-align: center;">A Party</div><div style="text-align: center;">Fashion</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwO7tD81r7NgEzKZTvwV3JezRuWbReAGpeoRSXL5bckTwhzCnvNYK4a9MpalvNlk9T5O0Mpa3GOq6QHcy72e1hc1OqXcuOuZhN_7JvTkqWEuYq52Iugv8ezwTV5F6_s4OFiemqiBi5O5555Z4nnQ2IImkPYk7mYUy8bksCOMmguFllH_3GE1y7Nryh/s1492/page_22.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1492" data-original-width="1202" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwO7tD81r7NgEzKZTvwV3JezRuWbReAGpeoRSXL5bckTwhzCnvNYK4a9MpalvNlk9T5O0Mpa3GOq6QHcy72e1hc1OqXcuOuZhN_7JvTkqWEuYq52Iugv8ezwTV5F6_s4OFiemqiBi5O5555Z4nnQ2IImkPYk7mYUy8bksCOMmguFllH_3GE1y7Nryh/w516-h640/page_22.jpg" width="516" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">From the Puck & Hans workshop held at the museum - <i>How do you make a très cool bag?</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Raincoast Books Canada</b> has generously offered to <b>giveaway</b> a copy of Create with Artists: Art Activites for Everyone! 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It lists the 73 drawing exercises and offers a sentence or two of direction for each. For inspirational purposes, examples of artwork by 13 of today's modern day masters are arranged throughout. This artwork is from the late 20th through early 21st centuries. It's an eclectic mix that shows how diverse the practice of drawing can be. Each artwork has a brief commentary. Push the boundaries of your own drawing with this very modern sketchbook. It comes in a cardboard sleeve that simply slides off. Just add your favorite drawing pencils. It's the perfect companion to <i>"Read This if You Want to Be Great at Drawing"</i>. Both books have been translated into over 20 languages. See excerpts below. <b>Laurence King Publishing</b> released this 128 page paperback on March 26, 2019. <b>Get your copy below!</b></div><div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj_XJeJJA219Ys_R7atwwOdawOLfxjWNcVeOUh99eJ5OOIKmwIIJ0fYTF8uKlQL7maMP-ghETdKrjFrDFwLMCKr-6LqeLMW77q2QhkcXhMBYS2Sgn3FiRq7luytwkqOGaoLayHbhwHeHdJmNBI2fvsn2bswqH_acPSdhabLFTT9mXKZ-r8FcmEBomy/s1000/71LVoQCIo-S.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj_XJeJJA219Ys_R7atwwOdawOLfxjWNcVeOUh99eJ5OOIKmwIIJ0fYTF8uKlQL7maMP-ghETdKrjFrDFwLMCKr-6LqeLMW77q2QhkcXhMBYS2Sgn3FiRq7luytwkqOGaoLayHbhwHeHdJmNBI2fvsn2bswqH_acPSdhabLFTT9mXKZ-r8FcmEBomy/w480-h640/71LVoQCIo-S.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinA9PXeRI3d0MKuWYycsEH7J6pQmduRFlFwaXDOr0u76Xz0KFDIPlJfCM9N-edFailXE9nSKFpTC8MBiE3OaUoJaZxrJEImE3Y4ZIi1g14PiPrsDMANmpyomajuQPwTp5kWWFBXu1__z9ctP_4AilAVf3fia38Sjztlcn4nCUcf0NPaAbf8QlvuT9k/s351/Untitled.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="291" data-original-width="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinA9PXeRI3d0MKuWYycsEH7J6pQmduRFlFwaXDOr0u76Xz0KFDIPlJfCM9N-edFailXE9nSKFpTC8MBiE3OaUoJaZxrJEImE3Y4ZIi1g14PiPrsDMANmpyomajuQPwTp5kWWFBXu1__z9ctP_4AilAVf3fia38Sjztlcn4nCUcf0NPaAbf8QlvuT9k/s16000/Untitled.png" /></a></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFuGiVTjLXZToapZTBr5NEnBXV9DteDfY9j1lQcqMjUXhl1IEPOkI-TzlXxYzCKP3VyWnxe18TxUDzXQUNCwQmsUcSm65-GMKXxPhia1jvJ0-b8CmtfqJuBc9XJrqczyXKPEkUyI3knxntpn5SnqG19RjaxDlcBTlTTCFoLPgwVaJGfTY4kHpbqRnY/s1020/51-EwiM9IZL.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="655" data-original-width="1020" height="411" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFuGiVTjLXZToapZTBr5NEnBXV9DteDfY9j1lQcqMjUXhl1IEPOkI-TzlXxYzCKP3VyWnxe18TxUDzXQUNCwQmsUcSm65-GMKXxPhia1jvJ0-b8CmtfqJuBc9XJrqczyXKPEkUyI3knxntpn5SnqG19RjaxDlcBTlTTCFoLPgwVaJGfTY4kHpbqRnY/w640-h411/51-EwiM9IZL.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">For inspiration, a doodle by Jon Burgerman. Beside it a page for you to create a piece inspired by him.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOIpXDQN8y0cFnqkCF8OJ_4sKD9HYvEMLZdsLMlv9mk9nCe3IQVY55XBrO4sa4hbNucykavPDTDEOR_DnE3BHt1ObgceO9M-jcYGzfOG-6kUtLT2QzCiQS304tSF4ELmkzWzb6cQUsGGSo92deDA80bR4HWdwFkSxowTpu-pVnwcb3-AuQkQVS_tab/s1721/71vcKF-8-LL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1721" data-original-width="1271" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOIpXDQN8y0cFnqkCF8OJ_4sKD9HYvEMLZdsLMlv9mk9nCe3IQVY55XBrO4sa4hbNucykavPDTDEOR_DnE3BHt1ObgceO9M-jcYGzfOG-6kUtLT2QzCiQS304tSF4ELmkzWzb6cQUsGGSo92deDA80bR4HWdwFkSxowTpu-pVnwcb3-AuQkQVS_tab/w472-h640/71vcKF-8-LL.jpg" width="472" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">For inspiration, character studies of people in public by Gregory Muenzen. Beside it a page for you to create something inspired by him. From the French language edition.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Contributing Artists</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">David Hockney</div><div style="text-align: center;">Grayson Perry</div><div style="text-align: center;">Jon Burgerman</div><div style="text-align: center;">Maryclare Foá</div><div style="text-align: center;">Nigel Howlett</div><div style="text-align: center;">Serse</div><div style="text-align: center;">Jason Silva</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mr Bingo</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kate Atkin</div><div style="text-align: center;">Los Carpinteros</div><div style="text-align: center;">Gregory Muenzen</div><div style="text-align: center;">Jody Barton</div><div style="text-align: center;">Marcel van Eeden</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="596" data-original-width="767" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuLMulpwE-X0mrBZKI9cokfzoyeGLObnbkix4fSFGNyV7-lm-mBU3lz-dpMit1u4ClTJeWg_xVji_UyszmcWicrOXIX1k0zQbEn10MfNTtqQ9aR2qnGv6V0MNS2KVq7y6cfU0KldZFIP8t3ZSGrV2osR1R550SLCOHl6v5Au29mkTYpENHzFvd-ZSu/w640-h498/page.jpg" width="640" /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Other pages of sketchbook. The left and right page prompts are - <i>D</i><span style="text-align: center;"><i>rawn shopping list of ingredients for tonight's dinner</i> and <i>S</i></span><span style="text-align: center;"><i>upermarket scene made while shopping for ingredients. </i></span>Note the sketchbook's lay flat design. The paper feels nice too.</div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Raincoast Books Canada</b> has generously offered to <b>giveaway</b> a copy of Use This if You Want to Be Great at Drawing! One <b>winner</b> will be selected at random. Open until July 7, 2022. 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