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Giveaway: The Ultimate Sock Puppet Book, Draw 500 Fashions and Animals and more!

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I thought I’d celebrate this back to school season by putting together a big Back to School Book Giveaway filled with a whole bunch of fun crafting and drawing books (we all know that schools struggle to keep arts and crafts in their programs so we have to enrich our lives and our kid’s lives by other means. Leave a comment in today’s post by September 12, 2014 (Open to U.S. Residents only please.) to get yourself in the running for copies of:

The Ultimate Sock Puppet Book (see a flip through video of the inside pages of the book here)

Origami Master Class Flowers,

Draw 500 Fabulous Flowers,

Draw 500 Awesome Animals,

and Just Us Girls.

 

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Comments

  7. These are great books. My daughter would love the drawing books. She is really into art, and I think that is great. – Robin Christofaro – robin(dot)christofaro(at)yahoo(dot)com

  15. This book is fabulous. The sock puppets are adorable. What a clever review, a video of a flip through. I would love to win it for my grandchildren. Thanx for the opportunity.

  20. These books look like great fun for kids of all ages! Thanks for sharing and the chance to participate in the giveaway!

  22. I’m an elementary school art/quilt/fairy tale teacher and would LOVE these for my kids! Thanks for the chance to win!

  24. So happy I found your site! My 4 year old is suddenly very interested in “organized” craft projects and sock puppets have been running through my mind as something fun for her and her 2 year old! Thanks for the chance- all the books look so fun!

  27. Oh gosh, what a divine selection of book for my family. My daughter can make us all sock puppets (I want the rabbit), Grandson can draw the animals he loves, granddaughter can draw the flowers she loves, I can do the origami and we all could enjoy Just Us Girls! Wouldn’t we look great in those grass skirts! Spoon patterns look fantastic. Wonderful giveaway!

  31. Those sock puppets are awesome, mine are just a sock with black marker eyes. Now I wonder, are my kids laughing because of the story or of my puppet.

  40. So many fabulous titles to add to our crafts collection at the library. Mahalo for the opportunity to win!

  42. It is sad but so many schools have discontinued the arts programs and many music programs are also in jeopardy. These books look great! Thanks for the chance to win.

  48. Winning this giveaway would be perfect timing! My 4 year old has been checking books out from the library on drawing and with the Midwest fall/winter coming I have been trying to brainstorm ideas for long days inside for my 3 kids. This package would be perfect for our family!!

Have you read?

Book Review: Upcycle: 24 Sustainable DIY Projects – Eco-Friendly Design Meets Crafty Creativity

upcycled furniture

If you’re someone who finds joy in transforming the old into something new, then Upcycle by Rebecca Proctor is a must-have for your creative bookshelf. This visually rich book is not your average recycled crafts guide—it’s a stylish celebration of eco-conscious design and modern sustainability through hands-on creativity.

The book highlights 24 innovative upcycling projects, all crafted by contemporary designers. Each project turns discarded or everyday materials into stunning, functional items. From furniture made with pallets to light fixtures created from repurposed plastics, the book challenges you to think differently about waste—and what it can become.

As someone who’s always looking for recycled home decor inspiration and ways to reduce landfill waste through crafting, I found this book incredibly refreshing. It’s not just about crafting for fun (although it is fun!)—it’s about mindful making. The focus on design-led upcycling means the projects are genuinely beautiful, not just cobbled together. These pieces could easily fit into a modern home or creative studio.

What I loved most was the way each designer shares the story behind their materials and their process, reminding us that there’s a narrative behind every reused object. The photography is bold and professional, making this book not just a tutorial guide, but also an inspiring coffee table book for fellow eco-conscious makers.

Upcycle is a creative manifesto for sustainable living, perfect for artists, designers, and DIY lovers who believe in the power of reuse. Whether you’re repurposing for the planet or simply love the beauty of unique handmade pieces, this book will leave you full of ideas.