Painting this adorable kitten is easier than you think using
a grid technique and Lee Hammond’s easy-going approach to painting in acrylics.
If you’re new to acrylics, this is a great project to start with.
This project comes from Paint Realistic Animals in
Acrylic with Lee Hammond. Twenty-four
step-by-step demonstrations show you how to accurately paint all kinds of
animals including:
This buttercream-covered cake is perfect for a summer
birthday or celebration. The petals and butterfly are made from pastillage.
This week’s project comes from Celebrate with a Cake by Lindy Smith. With step-by-step instruction for 15
memorable cakes, you’re sure to find the perfect treat for any occasion.
Coordinating cupcakes, recipes, preparation techniques and shortcuts give you
everything you need to create a beautiful cake for a wonderful celebration. To
purchase this book, click here. In the U.K. click here.
Other cake decorating books you might enjoy include:
These garden stake mosaics are the perfect accent to the
lovely blooms found in your garden. You can use cookie cutters in your favorite
shapes as molds for these dainty embellishments. And if you’re an avid mosaic
maker, these small pieces are perfect ways to use up any odd or left over
tesserae.
This week’s project comes from Easy Mosaics for Your Home
and Garden by Sarah Donnelly. The 20 fun
step-by-step projects use a simple “embedding” technique to create mosaics with
glass, pebbles and found objects. There’s no tile to cut and no messy grout to
deal with! With complete instructions, each project can be completed in just a
few hours and they are ideal for crafters, artists and even kids. To purchase a copy
of this book, click here.
Other books on mosaics that you might enjoy include:
In this week’s free project Donna Dewberry teaches you how
to paint this bright tiger lily using her One-stroke painting technique.
This project comes from Flowers A to Z with Donna
Dewberry. With more than 50 beautiful
blooms, Flowers A toZ will help you paint a colorful garden with just a
few simple strokes. To purchase the book, click here. In the U.K., click here.
Other flower painting books you might enjoy include:
With May upon us, many areas are experiencing spring in
full bloom. You can celebrate the beauty of the season with this charming
“Cabbage Patch” floral arrangement of ornamental cabbage, kalanchoe plants,
yellow roses and pink hydrangea. The container is beautiful and easy to make.
Simply glue two foam cubes together and then paste your favorite decorative paper
to the foam block. You could personalize the piece by adhering photos or
artwork to the foam instead of decorative paper.
“Cabbage Patch” is one of 34 projects and ideas found in Silk
Flowers for Every Season by Diane D.
Flowers. You’ll find elegant arrangements for every holiday and beautiful ways
to brighten a room any day of the year. To purchase this book, click here. In
the U.K., click here.
Other flower arranging books you might enjoy include:
