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Dogs Who Love "101 Dog Tricks" Facebook Wall and More!

First up today, I have a big dose of CUTE in the form of doga and puppies posing with copies of the best-selling dog training books by Kyra Sundance. Pop on over to her Facebook wall and see a whole bunch of cute pics like this one:

 

And if you are in the market for a good book on teaching your dog tricks with your kids you can pre-order Kyra's next book:

101 Dog Tricks, Kids Edition: Fun and Easy Activities, Games, and Crafts

Having your children train the family dog through trick teaching is an ideal way to build a safe and respectful relationship early on, build a bond between your dog and the kids, build confidence, and make it fun for everyone!

 

101 Dog Tricks, Kids Edition will teach you everything you need to know to involve your children in training the family dog. This book presents full color photos of kids working with dogs for each trick, along with training steps, to make it easy to follow along. The step-by-step approach, difficulty rating, and prerequisites will allow you and your child to start training immediately. No special tools (such as clickers) or knowledge of specific training methods are required. Each trick is specifically targeted at kid level fun. Tricks include blowing soap bubbles, which hand holds the treat, weenie bobbing, and more.

 

This book also includes a fun arts and crafts section that includes tons of fun activities for kids, including: pawpainting, personalizing dogwear, baking dog treats, crafting homemade dog toys, and snapping pet portraits.

 

Join Kyra and Chalcy for some dog training family fun!

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Congrats go out to Susan C. from New Mexico. She is the winner of copy of The Complete Photo Guide to Clothing Construction and 2 packs of Gutermann thread

And for all you quilt designers and owners of some cool kids art why not submit it for consideration to be included in a new book:

 

 

And what some of my favorite bloggers are posting about:

Body Mind Beauty Health

Eyecandy in the form of glamorous purses

Quarry SPOON

Recipe for deep-dish artichoke, brie, and ham quiche

Whole Home News

Tips on fixing kitchen and bathroom faucets

Rock Paper Ink

Papercrafting with Yulia Brodskaya

Walter Foster

Sketching exercises-engaging in your creative calisthenics

QGeekBooks

Super cool eye makeup from the new book 500 Eye Makeup designs

Call for entries - 1000 Kids Art Ideas and 1000 Quilt Inspirations

Quarry Books is looking for submisions for two new books: 1000 Kids Art Ideas and 1000 Quilt Inspirations!

Click here for the details for 1000 Kids Art Ideas and 1000 Quilt Inspirations.

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Next up here are some links to features at some of my favorite blogs:

Body Mind Beauty Health

Photography Exercise: Solitude, from the book Shooting WIth Soul by Alessandra Cave

Quarry SPOON

Recipe for Nutella Pie

Whole Home News

How to bead a cactus!

Rock Paper Ink

Definition and Function - Type in Context

Motorbooks

Moving a motorcycle with a paddle

Walter Foster

Making Art-Lettering and Word Design

Call for Entries: Art Without Waste: 500 Upcycled and Earth-Friendly Designs

Art Without Waste: 500 Upcycled and   Earth-Friendly Designs   CALL FOR ENTRIES! DEADLINE  SEPTEMBER 1, 2013     Visit us! www.rockpub.com For Entry Information Art Without Waste Submission Criteria Get your upcycled and repurposed art and design published in Art Without Waste: 500 Upcycled and Earth-Friendly Designs by Patty K. Wongpakdee.   Calling all earth-friendly designers and illustrators, eco-artists, and green DIY enthusiasts! Rockport Publishers wants to see your amazing art made from non-traditional materials.  Harness your creative passion to create dynamic forms that encourage the viewer to perceive discarded items in an entirely new light. Winners will be published in a new showcase series on the Rockport Publisher's list, which will feature 500 projects-similar to the 1000 series. There is no entry fee, and because of that, we cannot provide free copies of the book to those whose work is chosen. However, we do offer a 50% discount on copies of the book. Winners will be featured in Art Without Waste: 500 Upcycled and Earth-Friendly Designs, a 192-page, full-color book slated for publication in the fall of 2014. For all details about how to enter, click here.   For more information, please visit  http://www.quaysidepub.com/entries.php We look forward to reviewing your work!   Sincerely,   Rockport Publishers www.rockpub.com  www.qbookshop.com

About Rockport Publishers Rockport Publishers specializes in books for design professionals. Our publishing program includes graphic design, interior design, crafts, architecture, product design, and general reference. Our worldwide book distribution offers designers the opportunity to show their work in an international forum.

Call for Entries: 1000 Food Styling Ideas

First up today I want to share with you a call for entries:
 
1000 Food Styling Ideas
 Image selections by Eater Chicago editor, Ari Bendersky
 
Rockport Publishers will be celebrating the most beautifully styled food in their new book, 1000 Food Styling Ideas. Food preparation is an art form and we'd like to see your creations published in this full-color, 320-page book slated for publication in fall 2013.
 
ELIGIBILITY
 
Any image of a food or drink item photographed within the last two years is eligible. Photos that have been published in other Rockport books are not eligible. There is no entry fee and, because of that, we cannot provide free copies of the book to those whose work is chosen. However, we do offer a 50% discount on copies of the book for contributors whose work is chosen.
 
ENTERING
 
Please send digital submissions. (Click here for submission details.) There is no entry fee and you may submit as many entries as you like, but be sure to complete a separate form for each entry. The information you provide will be used in a caption to accompany your submission should it be selected, so write legibly, be as complete as possible, and double check all spelling. Incomplete or illegible forms will be disqualified.

DEADLINE
 
Submit your entry by October 1, 2012. 
 
Please complete and upload a Grant of Rights form for each project entered. Submissions will not be considered if unaccompanied by Grant of Rights forms.

Questions?

Contact:
Ari Bendersky
[email protected]

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And Hot Monday Crafty Links:

RockPaperInk.com

Card to Art video.

About Family Crafts
Browse through this list of unique, homemade Halloween costume ideas and then share yours!

Aileen's Musings
Aileen shows you how to turn a washing machine lid into a chalk/magnetic board!

Carmi's Art/Life World
Carmi had no idea making molded soap was so easy!!

Cherie Burbach's blog
Cherie makes a sculpture using green and gold glasses.

Crafty Princess Diaries
Download a free book excerpt from the adorable new title How to Make Stuffed Animals published by Quarry Books.

Eileen - The Artful Crafter
This week, The Artful Crafter tells how you can create free yarn crafting patterns online.

Mixed Media Artist
Twist twist twist some wire. Make a bracelet. Wear with pride!

Stefanie Girard's Sweater Surgery
How to make a recycled champagne cork acorn.

   

Call for Entries: 1000 Incredible Cosplay & Costume Ideas - deadline extended!

Do you make costumes? Check out this Call for Entries from Rockport Publishers/Quarry Books:

Call for Entries: 1000 Incredible Cosplay & Costume Ideas

Rockport Publishers/Quarry Books is an international publisher of high-quality visual and idea books for design professionals and creative enthusiasts—crafters, artists, designers, DIYers, and Makers. (Visit them at www.rockpub.com and www.quarrybooks.com.)

They are putting out a call to artists to submit their most amazing cosplay photographs for compilation in 1000 Incredible Cosplay & Costume Ideas, an exciting upcoming book by Dr. Grymm (Joey Marsocci) and Allison DeBlasio of Dr. Grymm Laboratories.

Publication date: June 2013

They are seeking submissions for the following categories:

• Anime
• Manga
• Video games
• Comic books
• Television
• Movies
• Fantasy
• Custom characters
• Props

Rockport and Quarry are not just looking for the best in each category, but for unique, dynamic, and high quality photography of characters and props.

All costumes and props must be original works. Photos submitted by the photographer must be submitted along with a model release and the name and country of origin of all subjects. Rockport and Quarry are looking for sophisticated images to help elevate the world of cosplay. If you would like to submit photos taken at conventions, please make sure the backgrounds are free of clutter, crowds, and other patrons. They will accept Photoshop effects when appropriate.

Deadline for Submission: August 31, 2012

Acceptance begins immediately: early submissions are encouraged. Click here for spec information and submission details!

And Monday Links - yah didn't think I forgot, did yah?

About Family Crafts
The newest craft challenge is all about chalkboard crafts. Drop by and play along!

Aileen's Musings
Aileen gets you revved up for summer by showing you how to make a wreath out of flip flops.

Crafty Princess Diaries
The Crafty Princess provides an update on her big and little fiber projects.

Eileen - The Artful Crafter
Come join the fun: The Artful Crafter is celebrating its 6th blogoversary. Party favors, cupcakes and prizes for all!

Mixed Media Artist
Cyndi is going to be giving away the whole Stash Happy series over the month of July...starting with the fabulous Applique book!

Playing With Blue Glass
Cherie finally finds some blue glass to build sculptures with.

The Crochet Dude
Drew is having a Pinterest contest and giving away an ENTIRE set of his new ergonomic hooks!