Here compiled in one blog post are all the books that we shared this last week. Do you have favorite? Are you going to get one? Do share and let us know!

• Find & Keep by Beci Orpin
• Adventures in Pompom Land: 25 Cute Projects Made from Handmade Pompoms by Myko Diann Bocek
• Make Hey While the Sun Shines: 25 Crafty Projects and Recipes by Pip Lincolne
• Knot Thread Stitch: Exploring Creativity through Embroidery and Mixed Media by Lisa Solomon
• Tilda's Fairytale Wonderland: Over 25 Beautiful Sewing and Papercraft Projects by Tone Finnanger
• Vintage Craft Workshop: Fresh Takes on Twenty-Four Classic Projects from the '60s and '70s By Cathy Callahan
• The Artful Parent: Simple Ways to Fill Your Family's Life with Art and Creativity--Includes over 60 Art Projects for Children Ages 1 to 8 by Jean Van't Hul
• Art Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Paper, and Mixed Media-For Budding Artists of All Ages by Susan Schwake
• Eco-Friendly Crafting With Kids by Kate Lilley
• Side by Side: 20 Collaborative Projects for Crafting with Your Kids by Tsia Carson
• I Like to Draw/ I Like to Write by the Small Object 
• Make Something Good Today Journal by Jen Renninger
• Why We Write: 20 Acclaimed Authors on How and Why They Do What They Do by Meredith Maran 
• The Scribble Diary: My Brain Right Now by Lisa Currie
• "It's not what you look at that matters. It's what you see." -Henry David Thoreau
• Illustrated by Lisa Congdon
• Every Day: A Five Year Memory Book by Mr. Boddington’s Studio
• The Art of Clean Up: Life Made Neat and Tidy By Ursus Wehrli
• Wondering Around Wandering: Work-So-Far by Mike Perry
• Open This Little Book by Jesse Klausmeier • Illustrated by Suzy Lee
• Put Your Stamp On It; 20 Adorable Projects Plus Instructions for Hand-Carving Beautiful Stamps By Meagan Lewis
• Amy Butler Stencils Fresh, Decorative Patterns for Home, Fashion & Craft By Amy Butler
• Sweet & Simple Handmade:  25 Projects to Sew, Stitch, Knit & Upcycle for Children by Melissa Wastney
• Journal Your Way: Designing & Using Handmade Books by Gwen Diehn
• Martha Stewart's Favorite Crafts for Kids: 175 Projects for Kids of All Ages to Create, Build, Design, Explore, and Share  by Editors of Martha Stewart Living
• Sweet Paper Crafts: 25 Simple Projects to Brighten Your Life By Mollie Greene 

• Put Your Stamp On It; 20 Adorable Projects Plus Instructions for Hand-Carving Beautiful Stamps By Meagan Lewis
• Amy Butler Stencils Fresh, Decorative Patterns for Home, Fashion & Craft By Amy Butler
• Sweet & Simple Handmade:  25 Projects to Sew, Stitch, Knit & Upcycle for Children by Melissa Wastney
• Journal Your Way: Designing & Using Handmade Books by Gwen Diehn
• Martha Stewart's Favorite Crafts for Kids: 175 Projects for Kids of All Ages to Create, Build, Design, Explore, and Share  by Editors of Martha Stewart Living
• Sweet Paper Crafts: 25 Simple Projects to Brighten Your Life By Mollie Greene 

Hope you are enjoying this week's good reads as much as I am! Today's book picks are craft and art books for kids. And remember, no one is ever too old to have fun with art!

• The Artful Parent: Simple Ways to Fill Your Family's Life with Art and Creativity--Includes over 60 Art Projects for Children Ages 1 to 8 by Jean Van't Hul
• Art Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Paper, and Mixed Media-For Budding Artists of All Ages by Susan Schwake
• Eco-Friendly Crafting With Kids by Kate Lilley
• Side by Side: 20 Collaborative Projects for Crafting with Your Kids by Tsia Carson

Below are some quirky and charming books and journals that will assist you in writing and make it more enjoyable.

• I Like to Draw/ I Like to Write by the Small Object 
• Make Something Good Today Journal by Jen Renninger
• Why We Write: 20 Acclaimed Authors on How and Why They Do What They Do by Meredith Maran 
• The Scribble Diary: My Brain Right Now by Lisa Currie
• "It's not what you look at that matters. It's what you see." -Henry David Thoreau
• Illustrated by Lisa Congdon
• Every Day: A Five Year Memory Book by Mr. Boddington’s Studio

These titles are just plain cool! And they even have videos that introduce them. Take a minute and watch one or all of them and allow yourself to be surprised by all the coolness in our world. What has surprised you lately? Share with us in the comments below.

• The Art of Clean Up: Life Made Neat and Tidy By Ursus Wehrli

• Wondering Around Wandering: Work-So-Far by Mike Perry

• Open This Little Book by Jesse Klausmeier • Illustrated by Suzy Lee

Welcome to our Good Reads week where each day comes with a new list of recommended crafty reads. Enjoy and please share your favorite reads with us in the comments.

• Find & Keep by Beci Orpin
• Adventures in Pompom Land: 25 Cute Projects Made from Handmade Pompoms by Myko Diann Bocek
• Make Hey While the Sun Shines: 25 Crafty Projects and Recipes by Pip Lincolne
• Knot Thread Stitch: Exploring Creativity through Embroidery and Mixed Media by Lisa Solomon
• Tilda's Fairytale Wonderland: Over 25 Beautiful Sewing and Papercraft Projects by Tone Finnanger
• Vintage Craft Workshop: Fresh Takes on Twenty-Four Classic Projects from the '60s and '70s By Cathy Callahan

The CHA Winter 2013 products are starting to arrive in stores! These are the products we think will work great with our classes.

Hope Chest Collection by Josephine Kinberling for Anna Griffin

embellishments from Jenni Bowlin Studio

Maggie Holmes Collection for Crate Paper

Ali Edwards for Technique Tuesday stamps

Pebbles Basics Collection for American Crafts (perfect for cards)

A new favorite product of mine is labels! I love how easy and useful they are. How about you are you addicted to labels?

• Photo Freedom labels by Echo Park
• Love collection by Basic Grey
• Collectable labels by My Mind's Eye
• Autumn Days by Chic Tags
• The Sweet Life Labels by Elle's Studio
• Bright labels by SRM Press
• Snap labels by Simple Stories

Thanks for reading!

I have perused the offerings of Christmas themed products and below are my favorites! I hop you find some Christmas products that inspire your Christmas projects!!

• Holiday frames Doodlebug Design patterned paper 
• Merry and Bright patterned paper by Melissa Frances
•  Paper tape by Martha Stewart

• Countdown patterned paper by Lily Bee Design
• Ali Edwards December Daily stamps by Technique Tuesday
• 25 and Counting stamp set by Stampin' Up!
• Labels by Anna Griffin

• Tim Holtz Woodland Ornaments
• Ornament die cut from Lifestyle Crafts
• Bingo cards from Jenni Bowlin Studio
• Red twine from Doodlebug Designs
• Tinsel Twine from Tim Holtz

when possible all products linked to our online retail partner Scrapbook.com 

Hello all, this is a casual mostly grammer free post with lots of fun and inspiring links. Enjoy!!

1. Having fun following scrapbookers in Instagram such as Kim Jeffress, 2. inspired by beautiful fall photos and layouts in Ali Edwards scrapbook layout gallery

Cozy fall cards and fall gifts at the 3. SRM Press blog created by Valerie Mangan

So excited about the 12/12/12 at home Yearbook project I am working on with Stacy using the 4.SNAP products from Simple Stories (supply list here)

Loved the gallery and Pinterest inspired blog theme at Write Click Scrapbook especailly this 5.post about titles by Teka Cochonneau. 

Check out a 6.journaling exercise excerpt from Amy Sorensen's upcoming Write Now workshop over at the Creating Keepsakes blog, you get to see me as a three-year old sporting a sweet red dress.

Also I have been busy 7.pinning to our Pinterest boards, 2013 Calendar, Project Life, Product Love , 4 Experts, and well all of them really!

Rebecca Cooper is celebrating two years of her photo party Simple Things, and is doing tons of giveaways this weekend.

Speaking of giveaways this weekend enter to win one of two spots in Cathy Zielske's upcoming album workshop, Two Views. In order to enter you need to like our page first then you can click on the giveaway button and enter via Raffelcopter.

Don't forget to create and order your own FREE Halloween book using coupon code BIGPICTURE2012 at Paper Coterie, coupon expires Nov 4.

Have a fabulous weekend!!

Learning is such an important aspect of life, and we here at Big Picture Classes are dedicated to providing you with multiple areas to learn. Today I am sharing a handful of books that I think look really interesting, hopefully you will find something you can enjoy.

1. Delight in the Details by Lisa Pace
2. Flea Market Finds by Matthew Mead
3. Weekend Handmade by Kelly Wilkinson
4. Sweet Designs: Bake It, Style It, Make It by Amy Atlas
5. Where Women Create: Book of Organization by Jo Packham
6. Scrap Your Real Life by Kristin Rutten
7. Rediscovered Treasures: by Ellen Dyrop and Hanna Kristinsdottir
8. Journal Fodder 365 by Eric Scott and David R. Modler
9. The Art of iPhoneography: A Guide to Mobile Creativity by Stephanie Roberts

Coming this Fall

1. Scrapbooking for Home Decor by Candice Windham
2. Decorate Workshop by Holly Becker
3. Young House Love by Sherry and John Petersik
4. Kara's Party Ideas by Kara Allen
5. Little Stitches: 100+ Sweet Embroidery Designs 12 Projects by Aneela Hoey
6. Making Memories by Penny Boylan