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How To Make Pop-Ups – Joan Irvine

How To Make Pop-Ups by Joan Irvine is one of those craft reference books that I can’t imagine not having. This book not only a great introduction to making pop-ups, it has lots of ideas pop-up fans can build upon to make complicated projects. I’m always amazed how a simple cut and a bit of glue can turn paper into moving, three-dimensional cards. The book begins with easy explanations on folding and scoring. Detailed illustrations accompany directions. Some of the projects use an X-acto knife for cutting in the center of the page. Most of the projects can be done … Continue reading →

Media Week in Review February 4th- 10th

From new technology to picture books to craft books – make sure you didn’t miss any of our great media reviews. For suspense try Hazardous Duty by Betsy Brannon Green, the story of a young widow who has to ask an old boyfriend for help in finding her daughter. Historical fiction readers should try a finalist for the Whitney award, Upon the Mountains by Gale Sears. This final book in the series is the story of a family torn apart at the end of World War I. Science Fiction readers will enjoy Pretties by Scott Westerfield. It’s the story of … Continue reading →

The Lost Art of Towel Origami – Alison Jenkins

When my husband I went to Mexico last fall, I was charmed by the view, the ocean, and the towels. Every day our towels were twisted and folded into different creatures. I’d never seen anyone do that with a towel before. I found it very whimsical and fun. Last week I spotted The Lost Art of Towel Origami in the bookstore. This book by Alison Jenkins gives instructions for all sorts of fun folded towel projects: fans, windmills, sky scrapers, palm trees, lotus flowers, hearts, lady bugs, angel fish, a birthday cake, a gift basket, a lady bug, a monkey, … Continue reading →