Showing posts with label DIY Books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DIY Books. Show all posts

Friday, September 21, 2018

Pure Skin Care by Stephanie L. Tourles


Pure Skin Care
by Stephanie L. Tourles
256 pages
Published by Storey Publishing

Review:  If you are looking for a DIY skin care recipe book, than Pure Skin Care is for you!  It is packed with 78 recipes and lots of valuable information for every skin type.  From cleansers and toners to masks and lotions, there is something for everyone.  I have combination skin, and I like that Tourles tells you which types of products to use and to avoid with this type of skin.  I never realized that cream cleansers were the best for my skin type! She also covers normal, dry, sensitive, mature, and oily skin types as well.  Each recipe has detailed instructions on how to make these natural and pure beauty products right from home.  She details how to store these recipes and for how long.  She also covers all the materials and tools you will need to get started and provides beautiful pictures throughout.

The second part of the book has all the recipes for cleansers, toners, masks, steams, scrubs, and moisturizers.  There is also a whole chapter dedicated to hands and feet!  A great resource for the all-natural beauty lover!  I also really liked that there was a glossary, more resources, and recommended reading guides at the end of the book.  Definitely a great source of information for attaining that healthy, natural glow without the heavy price tag.  Recommended for DIY enthusiasts who enjoy making their own natural beauty products.   

*Received a DRC for an honest review.

Rating: 4 Hearts!












Monday, May 21, 2018

Plant Powered Beauty by Amy Galper and Christiana Daigneault



Plant-Powered Beauty
by Amy Galper & Christina Daigneault
256 pages
Published by BenBella Books


Review: Plant-Powered Beauty by Galper and Daigneault is your handbook to beautiful skin without the harsh chemicals and byproducts you may find in drugstores and expensive makeup shops. This book teaches you how to make your own masks, serums, cleansers, moisturizers, and much more using the powerful benefits of natural ingredients. Best of all, you can do it yourself from home! 

Included are over 50 recipes for you to try that are for your skin, hair and scalp!  It is also a great resource guide to essential oils. Especially if you are a newbie like me, who doesn't know the benefits of each type of oil.  Along with beautiful photos and detailed instructions, this is the perfect handbook for all your natural skincare needs.

*Received a DRC for an honest review

Rating: 5 Hearts!
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Friday, September 29, 2017

Non-Fiction Review: Kawaii Doodle Class by Zainab Khan

Kawaii Doodle Class
by Zainab Khan
144 Pages
Race Point Publishing

Review:  A fun and adorable book on how to draw 75 super cute characters. From food to animals to everyday items, Khan shows readers how to create these characters with step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow.  This drawing book not only shows you how to copy Khan's creations, but gives you plenty of ideas in how to create your own.  After you read this book and apply the technique's, you will be well on your way to creating your own "kawaii" characters!  Perfect for readers and artists of all ages! 

*A DRC was given for an honest review.

Rating: 💖💖💖💖💖

Non-Fiction Review: 3D Printing Projects by DK Publishing

3D Printing Projects
by DK Publishing


Review:  3D Printing Projects is a great resource for public/school libraries and classrooms to create either easy or complex 3D printing projects with students.  You can print everything from toys to stamps to even phone stands!  There are also techniques on smoothing and painting your 3D projects after your print them.  Students will be excited to create their own designs as well! Some of my favorites were the animal phone stands, the treasure box, and the desk caddy! Great reference book for Makerspace projects and the STEAM initiative.

*DRC was given for an honest review.

Rating: ðŸ’–💖💖💖💖

Sunday, July 30, 2017

Non-Fiction Review: Just For Fun Drawing by Lise Herzog

Just for Fun Drawing:  
More than 100 fun and simple step-by-step projects
for learning the art of basic drawing
by Lise Herzog
160 pages
Published by Walter Foster Publishing

Review: Just for Fun Drawing by Lise Herzog is part of the Just for Fun series, and is a great how-to book for aspiring artists or any beginner wanting to learn how to draw.  Most of the book focuses on animals, but there are also sections on how to draw nature and people.  At the beginning of the book, Herzog discusses the different materials and tools to use for drawing -which I found very helpful.  The instructions were easy to follow and short, which is perfect for young kids and beginners.  Overall, a great resource for kids and adults who are either just learning to draw or would like to improve their skill.  Recommended for ages 5 and up!

*Received a DRC for an honest review.

Rating: 💖💖💖💖

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Room Love by Heather Wutschke

Room Love
by Heather Wutschke
Published by Capstone Young Readers
112 Pages

Review: Room Love by Heather Wutschke is such an adorable DIY book to make any young girls room from drab to fab! While some projects need parental supervision or permission, most are easy to do for any pre-teen to teen. This book is filled with great ideas that will not break the bank for the parents either! I just loved the stencil pattern ideas for plain wood doors and drawers!  With 50 projects to choose from, your teen will have plenty to do during her free time!  And friends or parents can have fun helping too! Filled with beautiful pictures and easy how-to instructions, Room Love will not disappoint!  Great for girls 10 and up!

*Recieved a DRC for an honest review.

Rating: 4.5 hearts!

Make Your Own Pure Mineral Makeup by Heather Anderson

Make Your Own Mineral Makeup
by Heather Anderson
Storey Publishing
256 pages

Review: This new book by Heather Anderson is a wonderful little gem that we should all have in own home libraries if you love mineral makeup.  Beautiful pictures with tons of useful information about identifying your own skin tone, undertone, etc..  You not only get recipes for your mineral makeup foundation, but also for your eyes and lips too!  You'll learn about ingredients, tools for use, and of course how to make pure mineral makeup that is good for your skin. Anderson also shows you how to get your color just right!  This book is like a manual, so make sure you take some time to read it through.  At first it seems a little complicated, but once your get the basics down and get all the right tools and ingredients together, you'll get the hang of it.

Rating: 5 Hearts!

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Homegrown Pantry by Barbara Plesant

Homegrown Pantry
by Barbara Pleasant
Storey Publishing
328 pages

Review: Homegrown Pantry by Barbara Pleasant is a must buy for anyone who wants to start growing their own food at home and learn about food preservation.  This book is organized by chapter and is just filled with information on the different kinds of vegetables, fruits, and herbs that are perfect for your own home garden.  Ms. Pleasant also shows you how to dry, freeze, and can this produce for long lasting preservation and storage.  If you ever thought about starting or even learning more about home food growing, this is a perfect book for you! 

Rating: 5 hearts!

Friday, November 18, 2016

Sweetness by Christy Jordan


Sweetness 
by Christy Jordan
304 pages
Workman Publishing Company 2016

Review: Sweetness by Christy Jordan was wonderful!  Full of recipes you'll want to make over and over!  Don't worry they are easy to make and the directions are simple to follow.  So, even if you are a newbie baker you'll be just fine!  Oh, the muffin varieties are the best!  A must have for your kitchen shelf!

Rating: 5 Hearts!

Friday, July 22, 2016

Lazy Crafternoon by Stella Fields

Lazy Crafternoon by Stella Fields
128 Pages
(Published by Capstone for Young Readers)

Review: Lazy Crafternoon by Stella Fields is the perfect craft book for easy DIY maker-spaces for libraries, or for spending time with your kids creating fun projects at home!  I was pleasantly surprised at all the different craft ideas that were not just creative, but easy to do!  From lamp shades to flower pots and from birdhouses to school supplies!  There is so much to choose from that you will definitely find a project to enjoy every afternoon!

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars