Category Archives: Reading

The Sweet Book of Candy Making *Book Giveaway*

Posted on Saturday, December 22, 2012 by Creative Kismet

I received a beautiful book from Quarry books, called The Sweet Book of Candy Making by Elizabeth LaBau.  It is simply mouthwatering flipping from one page to the next. Sadly, most of the candy involves dairy and as I get … Continue reading →

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Felted feather Friends (book giveaway), buttons and embroidery floss

Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2012 by Creative Kismet

I’ve been sent several things in the mail to review over the last month. So, I’ve decided to do a big single post.  Please note that I only share what I absolutely love. First up, this lovely book set, compliments … Continue reading →

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Drawing and Painting Imaginary Animals

Posted on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 by Creative Kismet

I recently received this book for review called, “Drawing and Painting Imaginary Animals” By Carla Sonheim. I met Carla briefly a couple of years ago at Artfest and she was funny and delightful. Later, I purchased her e-course called The … Continue reading →

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summer reading

Posted on Monday, July 16, 2012 by Creative Kismet

We’ve been getting some great books from the library (we love our library) and I have been trying to read with the boys every night. We just finished reading Oddfellow’s Orphanage by Emily Winfield Martin (aka Black Apple).  Not only … Continue reading →

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knitting along

Posted on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 by Creative Kismet

A heavy work week and sick kids mean no energy to blog over the last few days.  Today, the kids were feeling better and I actually got a good nights sleep last night, so here I am, ready to go … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting/Crochet, Reading | 6 Comments

books, food, stuff

Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 by Creative Kismet

I’ve scored some really great books, form the library and the book store. The cook books have been really helpful with planning my menu for tomorrow. I had to buy Isa & Hope’s now Vegan Pie in the Sky book.  … Continue reading →

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new art journal

Posted on Friday, September 9, 2011 by Creative Kismet

I made a new art journal to paint portraits and use some of my new stamps in. It’s made from red rosin paper which I’ve used before here, here & here.  It comes from the hardware store in a humongous … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, i make stuff, Reading | 10 Comments

Green Craft:Keeping Notes

Posted on Monday, January 24, 2011 by Creative Kismet

I was surprised today when I got the new issue of Green Craft magazine in my mail box. I have a project in it called, Keeping Notes. It’s a legal pad holder made with cardboard, paper bag, cereal box and … Continue reading →

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Book review and giveaway

Posted on Friday, December 10, 2010 by Creative Kismet

I received this book in the mail last week and have been enjoying reading through it. It’s called, How to Build a Fire: and other handy things your grandfather knew, by Erin Bried. Erin also wrote How to sew a … Continue reading →

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Homemade Halloween – book giveaway

Posted on Monday, October 18, 2010 by Creative Kismet

I was sent this great Homemade Halloween book from Fox Chapel Publishing for review. It’s got some really great projects for Halloween costumes, some cute face painting how-to,  games and tricks, food recipes and home/party decor. All perfect for having … Continue reading →

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