Learn a new craft skill

Image by clayladyinred via FlickrHey there! If you're here, it's very likely you're into arts and crafts. Am I right? I thought so! LOL

I'd like to share a few videos with you that I'm sure would be a great help to anyone. By clicking on the links, you will be taken to a site called SmartFlix. They rent only videos that help you learn something. Isn't that neat? If you're like me, and have a hard time spending money on expensive how-to dvds, this is a great way to test drive them first!

(The doll above is one of mine. She's a cheerleader made after my daughter!)

The first one is from my great love. Sculpting figures/dolls with polymer clay. It's called Sculpting Polymer figures for Beginners, and is made by the renowned Patricia Rose! She makes the most beautiful art dolls, and does a lot of teaching. The techniques she uses on her dolls are a bit complicated, so I'd start with this video, and work up to the more advanced ones.

Or, you may like a different style of doll, more like the ones Jack Johnston teaches in Making Art Dolls. I just love Jack's style! And I actually own these dvds! Some of the ideas I learned from them helped me make my Native American Indian doll I showed you in a previous post. Plus, if you have any questions, he is really great about answering emails!

Now, if you're into jewelry, you might enjoy this video called Essential Beadmaking. It is great for the beginner glass beadmaker, or anyone wanting to try a new technique! And, it's got great reviews! You can read all about it on the page!

A very hot craft right now is knitting! I have never really been interested in doing it, but I admire anyone who does! I just don't have the patience for it. When I make my dolls, I can see the results almost immediately! But, if you have been wanting to try it, then check out Knitting Workshop with Elizabeth Zimmermann.

Now, I won't try to con you. Yes, these are affiliate links, and I will earn a small commission if you sign up and rent after clicking a link here. Us stay at home moms gotta make a living somehow! LOL But, I wouldn't suggest these to you, if I didn't believe in them. That's just not right, and I would feel horrible if I tried to talk you into something that wasn't any good. So, if you are wanting to try something new (and there are hundreds of videos, btw), then please help me out by clicking through with one of my links! Thanks so much!