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| The Bookshelves |
| Great to jump start projects, teach something new & provide ideas, some of my favorite books include those I keep in the studio for quick reference or to curl up in my chair with for support & inspiration. When you decide you must have one (or more!) your purchase through the links earn me credit at Amazon for even more books & subscriptions. And I sincerely appreciate it! |
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| Susan Reynolds, Art |
| Put YOUR own images on cards, shirts, tiles, & more . . FREE |
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| What is your art really about? Where is it going? What stands in the way of getting there? Whether a rubber stamper taking your craft further or a watercolorist working through procrastination, this book asks questions that really matter & can help you find your way. |
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| No kidding. No fancy materials. No expensive presses or plates. Novice or master, grab some unflavored gelatin &experience the freedom of this unique method of making one of a kind prints. A surprising process worth more than a passing glance. |
| Soothe an aching back, strained wrist or other pain through simple trigger point pressure; you don't need a chronic illness to use this excellent resource. At a third the price of similar workbooks it's a bargain that you'll turn to agaiin & again. |
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| The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook |
| Devin Starlanyl MD shares my illness & in this info packed book provides invaluable information. In 1998 as I was being ever so slowly diagnosed, Devin was as generous with her time as she was approachable when I had questions that others were too busy or clueless to answer. The book is as fabulous as she is. |
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| Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myfascial Pain |
| Making Monotypes Using a Gelatin Plate |
| Art and Fear |
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| Holy Moly Mackeroly! Reflections on the Business of Art and the Art of Life |
| Like a visit with an old friend, Gloria shares tales of the everyday; short takes on art, life, obstacles and things that make making art or any sort of self-employment challenging, rewarding and worth considering. |
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| Painting the Spirit of Nature |
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| Artist Maxine Masterfield shows us that we can break free and let the watermedia lead the way in this large format book with color paintings on virtually every page. I'm living proof that her methods produce viable art pieces with a minimum of angst. |
| Want more information? Read my review at epinions.com |
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| From wire wrapping & pounding to using glass, beads & stones in designs, this has it covered & makes a spot on my “Must Have” crafting book shelf for anyone interested in a fascinating subject. |
| Making Bead & Wire Jewelry |
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| The Celtic Book of Living and Dying |
| This call to the artistic soul boasts pages begging to be touched & lingered over. Lush photography & illustration with words of symbolism tell of a journey beginning before birth & extending after death. Food for the spirit, idea springboard & inspiration in one package. |
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| Sharilyn Miller, editor of Somerset Studio & Belle Armoire magazines brings us amazing techniques for unique rubber stamped jewelry projects that are simply stunning. The best news? They are even do-able for a non-stamper type like me. |
| Rubber Stamped Jewelry |
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| Self Promotion Online |
| A must have for creaticve people. Using web sites, e-mail & digital portfolios anybody can learn how you to market creative products & services. Get ready for a steady supply of great information & ideas; it's a book you'll continue to use repeatedly in the future. |
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| This book appeals to me on two levels; one concerned with connections among generations and another fascinated with codes and messages, including the meaning of marks on papers. |
| At the beginning of Amy Tan's novel, two packets of papers written in Chinese calligraphy fall into the hands of Ruth Young. One is titled Things I Know Are True and the other, Things I Must Not Forget. The story of personal journey told in these pages will bind you tightly and hold a spot in your soul long after the last page is turned. |
| The Bonesetter's Daughter |
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| "These will help any business refine and perfect their marketing strategy. You've done a great job of creating something which not only tells people how to market...but also gives them the simple steps to push them into action." Terry Dean - Internet Marketing Coach |
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| A great all around package that even includes worksheets and marketing questions to help YOU target and refine how you market and who you market to! |
| Guerrilla Marketing Toolkit |