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Each month I share a little bit about an art or craft book that I own and then share a project I made inspired by the book.  Hopefully some of you can share thoughts or projects you’ve made based on that book too!  Easy peasy book club!

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Here is a chart of the all the books thus far, with a link to purchase the book:  



If you’re interested in seeing the posts about each of the books, continue scrolling down.  Right after the month and year, click to be taken to the original post.

April 2012: Scraptastic! by Ashley Calder

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May 2012: The Painted Quilt by Linda & Laura Kemshall

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June 2012: Cover to Cover by Shereen LaPlantz

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July 2012: More Fabric Art Collage by Rebekah Meier

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August 2012: Your Favorite Art & Craft Books

In August I did something a little bit different.  I asked blog readers the question, “What is your favorite art/craft book?”  There were lots of great suggestions and I compiled them into one big list (in several parts) with book descriptions and covers.

 September 2012: Water Paper Paint by Heather Smith Jones

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October 2012: The Art & Elegance of Beadweaving by Carol Wilcox Wells.

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December 2012: Journal It! edited by Jenny Doh

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March 2013: Explore, Create, Resinate by Jen Cushman

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April 2013: Coming Soon!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a painter, printmaker, and collage artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Her artwork investigates the interplay of identity and perception, inviting viewers to take a longer look. Julie works in layers, both physically and metaphorically, exploring what is visible and what is concealed. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops and her online classroom at MyArtPractice.com. Julie's achievements include high-profile clients, multiple publications - including her book, “Carve Stamp Play” - and exhibits in New York City and throughout Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Brown University.