In "Crafting Authentic Paper Flowers", florist and gardener Sophie Longhurst advises new crafters on the tools and techniques needed to produce paper flowers that look like they came from nature, but that will never wilt. Using crepe... Read More

"Creative Acrylics" offers would-be artists an easy and colorful introduction to the medium. Painting with acrylics may seem daunting, but it is actually one of the more accessible painting options: painters don’t need a lot of tools... Read More

With a mix of retro style and modern sensibilities, Fun & Funky Cross Stitch includes more than 160 colorful, creative cross stitch designs and project ideas that tap into pop culture. The work of eight different artists, these... Read More

In its multifarious coverage of particular ephemera, the collectors’ history "Cigar Box Lithographs Vol. 3" shows that commercial art reflects and perpetuates its culture. "Cigar Box Lithographs Vol. 3" is fascinating as it covers the... Read More

Christi Johnson’s "Mystical Stitches" encourages spiritual forms of artistic expression. Part arts and crafts book, part meditative spiritual guide, it reveals the power of symbols, showing how to create them through fiber arts. The... Read More

Stitching on organza produces ethereal effects, and Sarah Godfrey reduces the intimidation factor in working with this sheer and slippery material in "Organza Hoop Art". The book includes an introduction to materials and supplies and an... Read More

As a child, Kristen Schuhmann combined drops of dish soap and flavored extracts to see what kinds of scents resulted. This childhood game grew into a lifetime interest that she shares in her sprightly, informative guide, "All-Natural... Read More

Arne and Carlos are known for their whimsical knitting designs, and their "Field Guide to Knitted Birds" is a colorful, inspiring introduction to a habit-forming knit genre. The book’s small bird projects are all worked in the same... Read More