Friday Finds

This week’s edition of Friday Finds is all about books. I don’t know about you, but I love, love, love books. I am the type of person who can spend hours in a bookstore or library. Here are a few you may want to buy, or borrow, today!

Sublime Stitching: Hundreds of Hip Embroidery Patterns and How To by Jenny Hart: Jenny is well-known in the craft world, and there’s a reason for it. Well, there’s a few reasons. She’s talented, business-savvy, and has a great style! If you think embroidery is for old ladies, think again. Jenny’s designs are totally cool. Your friends will love to get some holiday gifts embroidered with these designs. So get crackin’!

The Naughty Secretary Club: The Working Girl’s Guide to Handmade Jewelry by Jennifer Perkins: Again, this woman is well known in the craft world (hey.. she has had a couple TV shows…). If you’re the kind of person who likes cute, unique jewelry, this book is for you. If you want to wear diamonds and look like you’re a soap opera star, don’t buy it.

Collage Discovery Workshop – Beyond the Unexpected: New Techniques Using Color, Personal Imagery and Creative Surfaces by Claudine Hellmuth: Claudine has a great style – it’s whimsical and really, really cute! Learn how to use your photographs to make some adorable art.

Sharing Your Story: Recording Life’s Details with Mini Books by Ali Edwards: If you’re a scrapbooker, you may be familiar with the author’s monthly column in Creating Keepsakes Magazine. She is a self-described “life artist” – and I must say, I love that term! It doesn’t matter what your art or craft is, you will find inspiration with this woman’s creations. I gaurantee it!

Martha Stewart’s Cookies: The Very Best Treats to Bake and to Share by Martha Stewart: If you’re going to be doing a lot of reading (or crafting), you will need snacks. I suggest cookies. They’re easy to eat, they’re tasty, and, in my opinion, they’re fun to make!