Cloth Paper Scissors – Magazine Review

Cloth Paper Scissors is a unique and creative magazine that makes me drool. Published six times a year by Interweave Press, it is a magazine devoted to collage, mixed media, and artistic discovery. The magazine covers many types of fiber arts and collage including altered books, art dolls, visual art journal, rubber stamping, and assemblage. The featured crafts are truly works of art. Even though are beyond anything I am doing, I still learn a great deal from this publication. They cover a lot of basic techniques like glazing, how to sew on paper, and how to use rubber stamps … Continue reading

The Crafty Chica’s Art de la Soul – Kathy Cano Murillo

The Crafty Chica’s Art de la Soul: Glittery Ideas to Liven Up Your Life by Kathy Cano Murillo is a unique and fun craft book. The book has ideas for helping tap into your creativity and for getting inspired. Beginner crafters will find craft terms and supplies explained. More experienced crafters will be inspired by the wide variety of projects and materials. The projects all end with “Take it to the Next Level” ideas. The ideas may be ways to turn the project into a gift, to expand the craft into new projects, or to embellish the project even further. … Continue reading