On a side note: I want to see this movie!

"Linotype: The Film" Teaser from Linotype: The Film on Vimeo.

I have actually seen a functioning Lynotype typecasting machine at the International Printing Museum, is amazing to see and hear all the movement the machine does to create the each line of type.

Best Illustrated Children's Book 2010. Check Them Out!

So I came across the "Best illustrated Children's Books 2010" article and I really want to check them all out. I am familiar with Peter Brown's "Children make terrible pets" why? because it was once upon an afternoon a friend an I wandered into a Barnes and Nobles, walked to the children section, saw the book from the display, took it and we started reading, and giggling, and loudly kept giggling all the way to the end. I added it to my list of books to buy in the future when I get a bigger bookshelf and we left happy.


Here's a pic of the cover:

To read about his process creating this book, head over to one of my favorite blogs: Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast a fun blog about books.

Have a great week everyone!

On a side note: Book Dominoes!

Pretty cool no?

From my library to yours: Writing Picture books.

Writing Picture Books  by Ann Whitford Paul 

A must have if you want to know what makes a strong story to tell children ( and adult as well) and how to write it and re-write it as well as revise it. And not just about what makes a good story, but it gives great tips on creating strong characters. It will give you from "before you write a story"  to "after you finish you story" procedures. And at the end of every chapter  you will be given homework to do, from research, exercises and reading material. You have in your hands a little school of children writing education or a bible of children writing. I know I will reread this over and over and over again. 

PS: Oh by the way if writing poetry scares you, then definitely get this book, it has a whole chapter on poetry and how you can began to have fun with it and not get stressed. Remember practice makes the master.

Here is the book trailer:

D.I.Y Recycling: Paint a bag!

Or in my case paint my little first aid bag, because it's boring. It needs a little makeover and you can do this to any bag all you need is clear gesso or matte medium, acrylics and ink.


The before photo:

The makeover:

Clear gesso or matte medium where you want to paint

Paint background, add rough sketch.

And paint...

...and keep painting...

...just keep painting, oh and outline details with micro or rapidograph pens.

Add the last details and Tada!!!

The After Picture:

About my first Aid Kit:

Yes, I always carry a first aid kit with me, which my family and friends used to tease me about, until they started benefiting from my little first aid kit. Originally it had items that came with that little bag, when it ran out, I refill it by going to the travel section in any pharmacy store. I love everything in the travel section, everything is so small, is so cute. Another aisle is the first aid section too, not as cute as the travel section but one needs to.

Have a good day everyone!