Sometimes, the only way I keep my sanity is to loose myself in my hobbies. With the right instructions, the right inspiration and the right materials, anything is possible with hobbies. Recently I found an amazing website that sure knows about hobbies. Find Your New Hobby at The Quarto Group. They offer many different kinds of books to explore.
The Quarto Group
As a one stop shop for books, the Quarto Group is the one place to find do-it-yourself guides and more. Founded in 1976 in London, their mission is to enrich life experiences.
Produced in many formats for adults, children, and the whole family, our products are visually appealing, information rich, and stimulating.
Below are a few titles that will stimulate your mind, boost your creativity and keep you entertained.
America The Beautiful
Cross-stitch is a long time honored craft that allows you to use thread and canvas to make pictures. When finished, cross-stitch pieces tend to be framed and used as decorative wall hangings. America the Beautiful is a book filled with 30 patterns for landmarks such as the Smokey Mountains, The Washington Monument and The Gateway Arch.
Nature Painting in Watercolor
Learning to paint can’t be easy. However, with the right instructions it should be a piece of cake! Nature Painting in Watercolor gives instructions on sketching and which tools to use for the job. The book also shows how nature is the perfect model for a first time artist to explore their creative side.
Empowered Embroidery
Honoring heroes can be done in many forms. Empowered Embroidery teaches you how to sketch and embroider American female heroes. Harriet Tubman, Michelle Obama and Ruth Bader Ginsburg are among the famous women featured in this book. Author, Amy L. Frazier is an illustrator, designer and embroiderer who will walk you step-by-step through creating pieces of art with your favorite female heroes.
The Art of Paint Marbling
Marbling has been around for 100s of years and lately I’ve seen it everywhere. The Art of Paint Marbling will walk you through techniques, what tools to use and tips on marbling. Author, Amy L. Frazer highlights mediums such as paper, wood and cloth. As a result, creating beautiful pieces of art for friends and family is easy as pie.
Discover Papier-Mache
Any skill level can make art out of Paper Mache. In the book Papier-Mache, author Sarah Hand will give you a step by step look at making fun projects. Jewelry, dolls, home decor, and more can be made from paper mache and make great gifts.
Paint By Numbers National Parks Hobby Kit
If you’re anything like me, you may not have an artist’s hand. Paint by Number kits are perfect for people like me who can’t draw to save their lives. The Paint By Numbers National Parks kit includes 5 canvases, 10 paint colors, a paint brush, and a beautifully illustrated instruction book. Who wouldn’t want to paint America’s most beautiful places curtesy of Mother Nature?
I’ve always loved hobbies. It is a way for me to get out of my own head by creating something new. Unfortunately, I’m not naturally talented and I have to rely on books for instruction. The Quarto Group offers many different kinds of books to explore.
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