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Learn to Draw Calligraphy Nature -- Crafty Weekends Review & Link Party

Disclosure: I was sent this book to review free of charge from Quarto Books USA. All opinions in this post are my own. I did not receive any other compensation for this review. I am including links to each item for your convenience but do not receive anything if you purchase them.

Today I am sharing a book that shows how to use a calligraphy pen to make nature pictures. The book is Learn to Draw Calligraphy Nature by Andrew Fox. 
https://www.quartoknows.com/books/9781631061769/Learn-to-Draw-Calligraphy-Nature.html

This book comes with everything you need to get started. There are pieces of white cover weight papers and a black calligraphy pen inside the book. The instructions or rather pictures are easy to follow. The book is divided into three sections: Plants, Bugs and Animals. 
It took some practicing since I haven't done any calligraphy in quite awhile and I wished the pen's tip was broader, but they were very easy to make (well except for the acorn which was the very first thing I tried). 

 I also struggled a bit with the butterfly because the pen was not broad enough. 

 When Hazel saw them this morning she wanted to try them. She was able to follow the directions with a bit of help. She hasn't done anything with her calligraphy pen in a very long while and forgot how it worked. I didn't take pictures of any of hers though. 

 Overall this I found this book fun and it made drawing pretty easy. Drawing is not my strong point so I found it very exciting!! We really had fun with it and hope you will check it out.



Thank you to everyone who shared with us at last party!! It was full of creations and inspiring ideas!! Below are some features from the party, but this is just a small sample of great ideas shared! This week the features are in three groups: Dolls & Back to School, Fabrics & Fibers, and Other Fun Crafts. 

Also remember for your child-oriented crafts, activities, lessons, etc. Sharing Saturday is going on!! For any cultural related posts (diversity and/or multicultural as well) be sure to share at the month long Creative Kids Creative Blog Hop. 



Dolls & Back-to-School Craft Features



1) From Creatively Homemade: Pretty Crochet Hat for American Girl Dolls - Free Pattern

2) From Nap-Time Creations: Duck Tape Zipper Pouch
3) From The Real Thing with the Coake Family: Back to School American Girl Doll Crafts
 
 4) From Wesens-Art: Marbled Pencil Case

Fabric & Fiber Craft Features

 

1) From Sparkle: Paper Raffia Pumpkin

 2) From Busy Being Jennifer: The Louisa Bag

3) From Flamingo Toes: DIY Posy Garden Leather and Fabric Tote

4) From Growing Up Gabel: Burlap Football Coasters

Other Fun Craft Features

 

1) From Living La Vida Holoka: DIY Perler Bead Citrus Drink Covers

2) From Creative of Rainy: Quilled Paper Earrings


 3) From Pink Heels Pink Truck: Gold Animal Ring Dishes

 4) From The Scrap Shoppe: Rustic Wedding Guest Book
Thank you to everyone who shared the last week!! I hope you will share again!! If you are featured here, please feel free to grab a featured button to display proudly on your blog. I would love the help spreading the word about Crafty Weekends!!



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 Please share family friendly crafts here. Just crafts and/or patterns--no recipes, lessons, etc. You can share craft product reviews as well. By linking up here you are giving me permission to share your links and to pin your links. Please follow my Crafty Weekends Feature Pinterest Board to see all the features from these fun link parties!


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