Online Shopping, Part Three - Artsy Stuff and Books

If you haven't seen the original post, which explains why I am showing you all these pictures, check it out here. The second post, featured rubber stamps. This should be the last post with all these photos! So, we move on to the artsy stuff, and books...

ART SUPPLIES

DIY action figures to decorate and alter - penguin, rabbit, cupcake, strange thingy. Oh - and Moleskine journals, we have a lot.

More DIY - Munnys in all sizes, characters, and even one with a car.

Needle-felting kits - these are really nice, and only a few left.

Genesis oil paints, Golden acrylics, Claudine Helmuth acrylics, paint sticks, watercolors, daubers, Sharpie oil-based  markers, colored pencils, Stampbord...

PanPastels

Smash Books and supplies. These are like a marriage between altered books and scrapbooks. Love 'em.

Sketchbooks, Moleskines, calligraphy supplies, Scratch-Foam...

Pearl Pens (dimensional paint, with a fine tip)

Technique Tuesday metal embossing supplies

Scrapbook paper... we also have a few empty racks, just like the two shown here, for sale.

Glue, tape, and other sticky things

Flower soft powders (like flocking)

Tim Holtz die-cutter thingies

More Tim Holtz "thingies" - gears, doorknobs, keyholes, tags...

paper packs for card makers

Canvases... there are really tiny ones too! Super cute.

BOOKS

We have almost all the art and craft Klutz books.

Klutz - Animation, drawing, thumb prints...

More klutz...

More Klutz books. The Magic Horse one is like horse and fairy paper dolls with a gazillion reversible accessories. (My daughter owns a lot of these book/kits.)

A few more Klutz books/games, and marbles

Sewing, dollmaking, stuffies, Kawaii, kids' art books...

Colored pencils, watercolor, acrylic painting, creativity...

Snowflakes, mosaics, woodburning, assemblage, art-junk, altered things, jewelry, polymer clay...

Book-making, printmaking, recycled art, scrapbooking, quilting, weird toys...

Gift books, fantasy art, and LOTS of art magazines. We have a whole rack of back issues too.

Kids' coloring and activity books... kids' sketchbooks

Big people coloring books, journals, and Laini's Angels

 OK, so that should show you pretty much what I have for sale at my store. Yes, that IS a LOT of product... and there is more in the stock room too. EEK. So I would appreciate it if you would tell your friends and use your coupons and buy my stuff! I need to clear out all the stock by Christmas so that I can move on to whatever I decide to do next in life. If you are a store owner, I am happy to sell you chunks of inventory at wholesale too.

Fashion Designers

Love designing new fashions? Know someone who does? Wingdoodle has plenty of Klutz kits that make great gifts!

Check out our new "My new look book" from Klutz!

Now you can design your hairstyle, clothing and accessories all together and see how the whole outfit looks!

Our other fashion books from Klutz are great too, come by and check them out!

Zentangle for Kidz!

The "Zentangle® for Kidz" book has arrived at Wingdoodle! This new book, written and illustrated by Sandy Bartholomew allows kids to experience Zentangle® as adults would, but with a more simple approach to learning it. In this book you will be guided by the characters Alex and Lilah with easy step by step directions to make beautiful Zentangle® patterns. "Zentangle® for Kidz" is available in Wingdoodle, and in our online store!

Click here to buy Zentangle® for Kidz!

Don't forget to come to Wingdoodle on Saturday the 6th of August from 1-3pm to get your copy signed by the the Author!

Autumn Magazines

Need inspiration for fall projects? We have received the new fall issues of Where Women Create, Art Doll, Somerset Home and Green Craft.

Hello My Name is Amineko: The Story of a Crafty Crochet Cat

Amineko is Japanese and means crochet cat Ami=crochet and neko=cat.  Krystin thought it was such a cute project she bought the book and proceeded to teach herself  how to crochet. The black cat below is the one she crocheted.  She said the directions were really easy to follow and she was able to crochet the cat in a matter of 2 days working off and on.  

The book is divided into two sections. Part one is like a comic book that follows the journey of Amineko the Crochet Cat and his crocheted friends as they eat, sleep, and have lots of fun and adventures. Hundreds of color photographs tell the adorable tales and mischief that Aminko and his friends find themselves in. Part 2 of the book comes with complete step-by-step instructions with photographs  for creating an Amineko of your very own and personalizing this cute cat with different facial expressions, clothing and even bedding.

Krystin's Amineko will be hanging out in the library section of Wingdoodle for awhile so come by and visit her.

Books, Books and more Books

Kay is always finding and ordering wonderful creative books for Wingdoodle. Last time I purchased Paper Transformed which ended up being a great book and I made a series of 4 class from it.  Kay has done it again and ordered another exciting, creative book called Surface Treatment Workshop and it looks like I will be doing more classes based on a book but this time it will be on Surface Treatments. It covers using such mundane things as aluminum foil, masking tape and shaving cream to create interesting and fun backgrounds and textures.  I love doing these types of classes so make sure you keep an eye out for the class schedule coming out in September.  If you can't wait till then Wingdoodle has one book left but don't despair Kay will be ordering more.

Here is a look at some of the other new books that have arrived at Wingdoodle this past week.

New Magazines in the Beehive

Wingdoodle received the new Where Woman Create, GreenCraft and Art Dolls magazines today. They are sitting in the new Beehive waiting for you to come by sit, relax and take a peek.

Inventory and Books

Today is day 4 of inventory and it is going quickly but if you have done inventory before in a store you know that counting gets a bit tedious.  While Adele and I were counting books today we was opening and scanning through some of the books.  I have been working at Wingdoodle for over 2 years now and never really realized what a wonder and extensive selection of  books we carry.  Kay does a fantastic job of ordering high quality and visually beautiful instructional and informative books in everything from dollmaking to journaling.  Our journaling books are some of the best I've seen anywhere.  We even have a book on things to make with a dead computer. Adele believes that we have one of the best selection of art and craft books this side of Boston.  If you are a person who likes to look through and feel a book before you buy it Wingdoodle is the place to come.  We have people come into the store and sit on the floor by the bookshelves or take a stack of books to the demo table and look through them on a regular bases.  We will be reopening Tuesday January 18th.

See you all in 2 weeks.

SherRee

Dada?

 

Inspired by the "Dada" notion of making art from materials that would not typically be combined or expected to go together, and driven by a similar sense of irony and humor, this exciting book by Linda and Opie O-Brien shares their unique approach to making mixed-media dolls.  It is not only a "must-have" volume for anyone interested in found object art and the human form, but it is also a thoughtful and provocative exploration of the power, symbolism and cultural significance of dolls and representational figures.

The authors share detailed techniques for using surface embellishments, creating faces, heads, and limbs, using molds and molding products and building and transforming disparate objects into whimsical, inspiring dolls.  Starting with a variety of substrates-a wood block, a canvas, a tin can, a book and a box construction-readers are guided step by step through five types of doll constructions.

Included in the book are instructions for making a box construction doll, a wood block substrate doll, a two-sided canvas frame doll, a tin can doll and a book doll.  Numerous variations on each of the core projects for further experimentation and an inspiring gallery of mixed-media dolls from leading artists who discuss their methods and share their very personal answers to the question: "What is a doll?"

Green Guide for Artists

 

Green Guide for Artists will inspire artists of all types to make better eco-conscious choices within their work and their studios. Informative and fun, this unique book is perfect for seasoned and beginning artists, teachers and anyone looking to make a difference through their creative life.

Includes:

DIY recipes for mixing a variety of your own nontoxic paints, mediums, and adhesives.

Tips on keeping a green studio or workspace and using safe and eco-friendly work practices

Fresh ideas for using recycled materials through creative step-by-step projects

A gallery featuring exciting contemporary artists whose work and methods reflect a green sensibility.

A handy resource guide for eco-friendly materials, information and communities.

Alphabetica

 

It's time to make something!  But first, discover countless new ways to work with and combine common art supplies and offbeat materials you may not have considered using before.  If you already love working with paper, paint, ephemera, found objects and fabric, you will discover lots of innovative techniques in these pages.  And if you are an aspiring artist looking for ideas and inspiration?  It's all here. Whether your interests are collage, assemblage, altered books, journals, or mixed media, Alphabetica promises to get you started and to keep you trying new things while uncovering new depths of creativity.

You will also get an "inside peek" into the studios of the leading artists whose work fills this book.  Enjoy personalized workshops on their technique specialties while discovering where their best ideas come from.  These fourteen artists open up their collective (and collaborative!) bag of tricks, and the contents will surprise and inspire you.

Making Books by Hand

 

This is a guide for everyone who loves books and would like to make their own.  Clear, illustrated step-by-step instructions demonstrate the art of making simple accordion and signature books, and help readers build their skills to make tied-binding books and box books.  Filled with design inspirations, resources, tips and tricks for achieving polished and professional results, this volume will be eagerly sought by all crafts enthusiasts.  Twelve book-making projects, plus design ideas and information on papers, tools, trends, resources and more.

Mixed-Media Dollhouses

 

This book takes the artistic approach of assemblage and collage and combines it with the long-loved tradition of making dollhouses-but these dollhouses are anything but traditional!  Begun as an artistic challenge between a group of talented friends, these mixed-media dollhouses include beautiful castles, undersea fantasy-lands, Gothic attics, inspiring tree houses, and much more.  Authors Tally Oliveau and Julie Molina share both a host of interesting collage and alteration techniques while showing readers how to construct beautiful fantasy dollhouses.  Readers learn how to repurpose found boxes into rooms and houses , decorate interior surfaces, build miniature furnishings, make their own paper dolls, and embellish their houses using a variety of imaginative materials.

Learn how to build your own fantasy, mixed-media dollhouse.  

Step-by-step instructions plus close-up photograph provide clear instruction.

An inspiring gallery showcases a wide range of themes and styles.

Books, Books and more Books

 

Fabric Art Workshop is your complete craft room companion as you explore the exciting world of fiber artistry.

Fabric Art Workshop

Susan Stein, noted quilt designer, teacher and entrepreneur, leads you through more than 27 popular and newly discovered techniques. Each is presented in full detail and brilliant photography and step-by-step instructions.

Experiments lead to discoveries.  Amaze yourself with the exciting fabrics you can fashion, using everyday products and the newest materials on the market.  Then turn your works of art into a journal, a quilt, a wall hanging, a garment, whatever you desire.

Whether you are an accomplished fabric artist or a novice who's eager to learn, you'll find Fabric Art Workshop extremely helpful and inspiring.  Visit the Artists' Gallery inside to see what other fabric artists have done.  Then gather your fabric and a few tools, and begin!

Exploring Textile Arts

Whether you're an ardent quilter, a seasoned sewer, or a novice, let Exploring Textile Arts lift your talents and dreams to a higher level.

Discover in step-by-step detail how to transform ordinary fabrics from no hum to WOW! using cutting-edge techniques and products.  These are the same techniques used by nationally known fabric artists, many of their creations are showcased inside.  Unlock their secrets as you enjoy your own journey of creative explorations!

Become a skilled fabric artist with this comprehensive guidebook as your personal trainer.

Altered Paper Jewelry

By mixing basic jewelry-making methods with simple paper art techniques, Altered Paper Jewelry offers paper crafters, altered art aficionados, and jewelry maker creative new ideas for creating stylish and contemporary jewelry from beautiful paper.

In this book, bracelets, necklaces, earrings and other accessories are decorated and constructed from collage papers, photographs and colorful printed papers.  Beads are fashioned from rolled paper, decoupaged and molded with paper craft accessories.  Paper like materials such as shrink plastic and printable fabric paper are punched, cut, shrunk and rolled into wearable masterpieces.  Paper is folded into lockets, embedded into belt buckles and glued into unique shapes, all resulting in spectacular personal adornment.

Art Journals & Creative Healing

 

In Art Journals & Creative Healing: Restoring the Spirit through Self-Expression, artist and author Sharon Soneff demonstrates with raw, real excerpts from beautiful and unusual artistic journals how the process of journaling can be a tool in navigating through some of life's more difficult or challenging seasons.

Through real-life journals, personal stories, creative exercises, and journaling worksheets, the book explores how the combination of written and artistic expression can help to unlock the subconscious and result in a safe space to explore and push beyond difficult or challenging human experiences to places of new found wisdom, peace, comfort, joy, health, and healing