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Geek Dad
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Dad
Kawaii is Back in Style With These Two Books
I am always on the hunt for fun books to use with my kids in art class, and these two are both enchanting and have tons of practical, easy-to-follow instructions to achieve cuteness. Crafting Cute: Polymer Clay the Kawaii Way- 50 Fantastically Fun Projects by Dani Banani (Author) I don't think Dani Badani (known for her Etsy shop FunUsual Suspects) could have guessed what effect she had on the world when she first discovered polymer clay and started fiddling with it. Polymer Clay is everywhere now, and there are tons of terrific videos on making charms and other crafts, but a book full of clear, photographed instructions is craft gold. In this Kawaii classic, she teaches 50 cute creations that range from very simple to more complex 'showstopper', large pieces. Dani Badani was one of the first popsicles, macarons, French toast, waffles, pineapples, you name it, charm artists. She teaches 25 basic designs, 15 plant holders, desk accessories, and ring holders, and 10 big projects in this book, and makes you want to hunt down those bits and pieces of polymer clay and just start crafting and baking cute things to have and give away. Crafting Cute: Polymer Clay the Kawaii Way – is available since November, 26, 2019. Publisher: Rock Point Pages: Trade Soft Paperback 144 Pages ISBN: 9781631066313 Up next, this book is fantastic and a must-have for the Fall: Creepy Cute Drawing Class-Learn to Draw 70 Sweetly Spooky Characters and Cozy Creatures by Marcie Driessen Marcie is an artist from the Netherlands who loves the forest. Her drawings display a lovely mix of eerie characters in cozy situations, such as skeletons cuddling little cats or witches brewing tea and staring out of the window. Her color combination encompasses a mixture of creepy Black and warm Fall undertones, and the characters that populate her dreams are just adorable. Think about Tim Burton with a side of Hygge. Spooky Season will offer 70 easy-to-follow instructions for her drawings and postcards with names such as Skeleton Dog, Pumpkin Peekaboo, and Hocus Pocus Possum. The locations are all part of Marcie's imagined land: Hollow Lanes, Mullberry Forest, Gourd Hamlet, Baba Yaga's Place, Ghost Roast Café, and Eerie Eats Confectionery all have an evocative feel. The scenes, as you progress along, become increasingly more complex as she adds details and characters to her compositions. Even the ghouls are both creepy and cute, hence the name of the book! Creepy Cute Drawing Class is available since May 27, 2025. Publisher: Rock Point Pages: Trade Paperback 160 Pages ISBN: 9781577154808 . Liked it? Take a second to support GeekDad and GeekMom on Patreon!
The Sun
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Major retailer drops dupe of iconic Chloé straw handbag – and it's £560 cheaper
NEW Look just dropped the perfect straw handbag for summer — and it's almost identical to the iconic Chloé basket bag. The designer arm candy would set shoppers back by £590, but the high street dupe costs just £27.99. New Look Woven Basket Tote Bag, £27.99 BUY HERE New Look's Woven Basket Tote Bag already has fashion fans rushing to pick it up ready for the hot weather. It features a woven design, with stylish cream handles and an open top. The handbag is the perfect accessory for summer holidays, and it would pair with everything from beachwear to floral maxi dresses. Everything about the high street version resembles the popular Chloé Woody bag, which has been a designer favourite for years. The new-in number is yet to rack up any reviews, but it's already selling fast. Chloé Large Woody Basket Tote Bag, £590 The Chloé Woody range is considered one of the luxury brand's best-loved bags, along with the Paddington and the Marcie. Designer dupes are a great way to get the premium look for less, and most high street retailers have more affordable versions of iconic fashion pieces. H&M recently released a £43 chocolate brown handbag that resembles The Row's popular Margaux suede bag, while Marks & Spencer stocks a pair of on-trend buckle flats that are a dupe of Ganni's £350 shoes. Every high street retailer is currently releasing its summer pieces, so there's no better time to pick up your favourites before they sell out. The New Look handbag is large enough to store essentials for trips to the beach or days out, and similarly to the Chloé tote, it will be a staple in any summer wardrobe. New Look Straw Tote Bag is ideal if you want to channel the designer look for less.
