....Ok Barnes and Noble didn't take my paycheck...but darn it they have a way freeing me of a good chunk of my hard earned cash. What can I say I'm a sucker for craft books. Planning to give them a try.
I got a book on embroidery since I really do enjoy embroidery and have always wanted to be as good as my Great Aunt Cida from Brazil. She did fantastic work but then again back in those days girls learned knitting, crochet and embroidery back in school. The nuns taught her.
I also got a book on doll making. I'm terrible at sewing but I want to try so badly! As I told my friend Karyn I'm determined to try grrrr sewing game face --; .....ya I'm like my American Eskimos I fail at fierce....and just end up looking stupid and nerdy oh well ^_^
Sorry Amazon.com I took the images from you. But at the same time giving you a small advertisement!
Amazon.com has these cheaper than Barnes and Noble. I paid about $25 for the one and almost $30 for the other. While Amazon both are about $20 a piece or $10 if you want a kindle version.
......go for it
I only got them on Friday so I haven't tried any of it out yet but I do recommend them after flipping through the pages about 3 times and readings bits and pieces.
Now this was just part of my splurge at the book store.....I for some reason have another weakness and that is stationery. I don't understand why but I just love the idea of writing on fancy paper and sending a letter to my friends. Granted I only do that when I send them their gifts in the mail. It looks better than a birthday card plus you can write so much more! I really need to just start sending surprise letters. Bring back the excitement of mail.
To the men out there, if there are any that read this blog...highly doubt it but I give you this advise. You can send a girl flowers that's sweet but if you really write her a letter and put your feelings on it (and I mean sweet words like "I always like hanging out with you" or something mushy like "I love how your eyes light up when you start talking about something you're passionate about. They almost shine like stars" lol mushy) NOT like "hey baby I love how your hips sway when you dance damn it's sexy".....no....never things like that. Letters are for ROMANCE. Give a girl a letter and her heart will probably skip a beat, write it on pretty parchment paper then she knows you were giving this letter some real thought, I mean you actually took the time to pick out awesome paper.
Bring back letter writing! It's far more personal than a text message or an email! This is something your friends and loved ones will hold onto for years to come. When they're old they may one day take them out of a box that they've saved them in and show their grand-kids. Then their grand-kids will know just how awesome you were when you wrote the letter to them. Create special moments!
Ok mini rant done. Hope you guys give the books a try and hopefully I'll be able to post a project up.
Plus I'll be doing reviews on some Japanese craft books, I adore them for their graphs.
Talk to you soon!
I heart you all!
~Fantasma
P.S. If I could make this look like a cool letter I so would have.
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