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Crafting, Coloring, and Braiding books = fun for the whole family!


The nice thing about books is that they are so universal. There's a book that covers pretty much every topic out there. And that means even if you don't like to read for enjoyment (like my son) there's still something out there you will probably enjoy. Whether it's a book about making a craft, doing your hair, or coloring and doodling for relaxation there's really something for the whole family.

I recently got some really fun books to check out from Ulysses Press and wanted to share my thoughts on them with you. First up I got a book called Crafting with Paracord - I got this book for my son because he's been making the paracord bracelets for a few years now. With this book he's teaching himself how to make different styles of bracelets as well as other crafts. He said it was awesome because it shows him step by step instructions with color photos. Next up I got a book to share with my daughter on braiding. She's seen other kids at school with all the fancy braids and wants me to do them. Well, I'm not that experienced in that department, or that creative when it comes to hair so this book has really helped with that. It too has color photos and step by step instructions which I too like. And finally I got a doodling book and a coloring book for myself and my husband to enjoy. I've been using adult coloring books to help me relax just before bedtime and I really enjoy it. My husband isn't as much into coloring so I got the Zen Doodles book for him. It's really neat because it has 365 different quotes with the start of a doodle. He is very imaginative so he's been enjoying creating his own doodles.

Here's some more information on each of the books I got:


Crafting with Paracord
50 Fun and Creative Projects Using the World’s Strongest Cord
By Chad Poole

Originally used during WWII as parachute line, durable paracord has become the brightly colored material of choice for a rapidly growing crafts trend. Now Crafting with Paracord offers an incredible variety of practical and decorative projects using this amazing material. From colorful necklaces, bracelets, bag straps, and belts to industrial-chic lanyards, iPhone cases, and knife handle wraps, the exciting projects in Crafting with Paracord gives one ideas for basic accessories that are hip and aesthetically dynamic. Here is everything from simple, single-technique crafts projects to more advanced creations that show off paracord’s potential and give readers the confidence to let their imaginations run wild. With knot-tying basics and detailed step-by-step instructions, this is the most approachable guide to getting started with paracord projects. Crafting with Paracord is a must-have guide to fashioning handy and creative crafts with this ingenious rope.


The New Braiding Handbook
50 Modern Twists on the Classic Hairstyle
By Abby Smith

The Ultimate Guide to Gorgeously Braided Hair, from Elegant Wedding Styles to Fun Weekend ’Dos. Hair braiding is getting hotter by the day, and the evolution of styles has grown as rapidly. The New Braiding Handbook offers you an impressive array of easy-to-re-create, beautiful, and versatile looks that are as appropriate for elegant formal events as they are practical for casual, everyday wear. With step-by-step photos and detailed instructions for creating trendy knots, chic twists, and playful plaits, The New Braiding Handbook teaches imaginative and intricate hairstyling like you’ve never seen before. Fifty looks to choose from guarantee a braid for every occasion (or no occasion at all). Along with amazing styles and easy-to-follow tutorials, there are also tons of tips for eliminating split ends, bulking up limp locks, growing out a short ’do, and getting a full, healthy, shiny head of hair straight from the pages of a magazine.


Daily Zen Doodles
365 Tangled Doodles for Inspiration, Relaxation and Mindfulness
By Meera Lee Patel

A year’s worth of “tangled drawings” designed to inspire creativity and serenity
Few activities are as spiritually satisfying as the art of the meditative “tangle” drawing. Finding a quiet moment to craft an intaglio of intricate, mandala-like drawings brings on a peaceful state that clears the mind and facilitates creativity and relaxation. Offering a different hand-illustrated prompt for each day of the year, Daily Zen Doodles inspires you to lose themselves in the contemplative act of sketching beautifully repeating patterns and abstract designs. Whether it’s the outline of a nautilus shell, the petals of a lotus blossom, or the spokes of the Buddhist wheel, the mindfulness-inspiring ideas in this book foster focus and help unlock the your inner artist. Accompanied by apt quotes from spiritual leaders and famed philosophers to provide you with an added spark of inspiration, each drawing prompt is an invitation to an improved mindset and elevated state of inner peace.


Coloring Animal Mandalas
By Wendy Piersall

Attain focus, clarity and peace while adding bright and inspiring colors to these unique patterns. From the Sanskrit word for “circle,” mandalas have been used for meditation and healing for thousands of years. Coloring Animal Mandalas adds the beauty of the animal kingdom—including butterflies, tigers, swans, snakes, lions, and even dragons—into these intricate designs for page after page of coloring book bliss. With roots in Hinduism and Buddhism, mandalas are spiritual symbols that represent the universe. Coloring these hypnotically beautiful, mystical shapes is a meditative and enjoyable way to relax. A fun way to achieve a state of mindfulness, Coloring Animal Mandalas adds fosters creativity, reduces stress, and allows you to embrace your inner child by focusing on the simple but engaging task of coloring in the detailed designs.
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