Cabinet of Curiosities Sticker Book Review & GIVEAWAY

Hot off the press! The Cabinet of Curiosities features over 1,000 curated stickers from the fascinating collections of the Smithsonian. This marvelous book of stickers gets its name from a "cabinet of curiosities." The term describes a cabinet filled with interesting objects and/or collectibles for viewing. The world-renowned Smithsonian Institution is a group of museums, education, and research centers in the USA. It has 21 museums and a zoo, 155.5 million museum objects and specimens, 2.2 million library volumes, and 2,961 scholarly publications. The images on these stickers are from the Smithsonian's extensive collections and include - sea life, insects, flowers, birds, animals, and much more. There are over one thousand stickers with options on - size, shape, color, and subject matter. I love the variety. There is one sticker per design. The stickers are on book pages that measure 16.51 x 21.08 cm (6.5 x 8.3 inches). The stickers come in all sizes - from tiny to full page and everything in between. All of the backing pages have a pretty teal-colored floral pattern. Most are full-color stickers. Some are black and white or sepia. I love the sticker's matte finish - it gives them a subtle, natural look. The color and detail are remarkable. So is the paper and print quality. The sticker designs have a slight border around them. I found the stickers easy to remove from the book pages. They did not tear. The stickers stick as they should. So far, I've put them on paper and card stock. I'm using them to decorate my origami. I worked out a cost of about 0.04 cents US per sticker. The book weighs ‎2.13 pounds (964 g). This publication brings together a mix of beautiful, unique, and high-quality stickers. How would you use them? I've listed a bunch of ideas at the end of this post. See excerpts below. Andrews McMeel Publishing released this 304-page hardcover on November 1, 2022. Get your copy below!

Photos I took of my copy. A small sample of the stickers.

The Cabinet of Curiosities ISBN: 978-0789340238 is available at Andrews McMeel Publishing. They have generously offered to giveaway a copy! One winner will be selected at random. Open until November 23, 2022. USA addresses only. Good luck!

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Ways to Use Stickers

Art and Craft

Paper craft, collage, mixed media

Scrapbook, sketchbook 

Wall art

 Frame them

Decorations

Vision boards

Handmade or homemade items

Stationery

 Diary, journal

Envelopes, stationery, seals

Invitations, notes, postcards

Cards (birthday, Christmas, thank you etc.) 

Storage

Media boxes

Storage boxes with lids

Cases

Hat boxes

Organizers

Boxes

Cardboard

Glass jars

Plastic containers 

Tins

Wooden boxes

Shelves

Trunks

Tool boxes

Household

Bulletin boards

Albums

Calendars

Gift wrap, gift boxes/bags/tags

Packaging

Picture frames

Mail boxes

Bins

Magazine holders

Shoe boxes

Flower pots

Vases

Bookshelves

Toys

School/Work

Notebooks, planners

Desk pads

Binders, files, folders

School supplies

Projects 

Lockers

Desk organizers

Filing cabinets

Events

Holidays

Parties

Weddings

Place cards, menus

Banners, signs

 Favors, loot bags

Decorations

Displays

Kitchen

Lunch boxes

Paper bags

Plastic bags

Place mats

Trays

Furniture/Appliances

Doors

Mirrors

Desks

Dressers

Refrigerators

Closets

Jewelry boxes

Light and plug covers

Pantry and cabinet doors

Bookshelves

Electronics

Musical Equipment

Sporting Goods

Travel Gear

Personal Items

John Derian Sticker Book Review

Attention sticker lovers! This is the extraordinary John Derian Sticker Book. It features more than seven hundred stickers in a convenient book format. This visually stunning assortment of images is from Derian's personal archive of eighteenth and nineteenth century prints. They include flowers, birds, animals, insects, marine life and much, much more. The stickers are on book pages that measure 6.25 x 8 inches. They come in all shapes and sizes - from tiny to full page and everything in between. In general the size of these stickers is larger, especially when compared to other books. Yay! There is one sticker per design - some are in coordinating groups. Most are full-color stickers. A  few are black and white or sepia. The color and detail are remarkable. So is the paper and print quality. I love the stickers matte finish. It gives them a subtle, natural look. I was able to remove the stickers from the book easily without them tearing. The stickers stick as they should. I've stuck them on paper, glass and cardboard. There is a very slight or natural border around each sticker. The stickers are found on every other spread. The backing pages are nice too. I worked out a cost of less than 0.07 cents Canadian a sticker (less than 0.04 cents US). Ready to create? Just peel and stick. The possibilities are endless. I've listed a bunch of ideas at the end of this post. How would you use them? See excerpts and a vintage keepsake box I made below. Artisan Books released this 320 page hardcover on November 9, 2021. Get your copy below!

 

 

Peek inside the John Derian Sticker Book - just hit play! See three ideas on how to use the stickers creatively. Note how easy it is to remove the stickers from the book.

Before.

Ikea Hyvens storage box with lid. 

Measurements

33 x 23 x 15 cm

(13 x 9 x 6 inches)

After. John Derian stickers make an impact. My $1.29 Ikea box was transformed into a vintage keepsake box. It's roughly the size of a shoe box.

Get your copy of the John Derian Sticker Book at Amazon. It is published by Artisan Books, a division of the Workman Publishing Company.

Ways to Use Stickers

Art and Craft

Paper craft, collage, mixed media

Scrapbook, sketchbook 

Wall art

 Frame them

Decorations

Vision boards

Handmade or homemade items

Stationery

 Diary, journal

Envelopes, stationery, seals

Invitations, notes, postcards

Cards (birthday, Christmas, thank you etc.) 

Storage

Media boxes

Storage boxes with lids

Cases

Hat boxes

Organizers

Boxes

Cardboard

Glass jars

Plastic containers 

Tins

Wooden boxes

Shelves

Trunks

Tool boxes

Household

Bulletin boards

Albums

Calendars

Gift wrap, gift boxes/bags/tags

Packaging

Picture frames

Mail boxes

Bins

Magazine holders

Shoe boxes

Flower pots

Vases

Bookshelves

Displays

Toys

School/Work

Notebooks, planners

Desk pads

Binders, files, folders

School supplies

Projects 

Lockers

Desk organizers

Filing cabinets

Events

Holidays

Parties

Weddings

Place cards, menus

Banners, signs

 Favors, loot bags

Decorations

Displays

Kitchen

Lunch boxes

Paper bags

Plastic bags

Place mats

Trays

Furniture/Appliances

Doors

Mirrors

Desks

Dressers

Refrigerators

Closets

Jewelry boxes

Light and plug covers

Pantry and cabinet doors

Bookshelves

Electronics

Musical Equipment

Sporting Goods

Travel Gear

Personal Items

The Kids' Book of Sticker Love Review

Turn the pages with awe! This is The Kids' Book of Sticker Love: Paper Projects to Make & Decorate by Irene Smit and Astrid van der Hulst Editors of Flow magazine. It's the ultimate paper and sticker activity book. Spend hours poring over its pages. The collection includes an assortment of paper and stickers that will delight. Every page is adorned with playful designs - a mixture of both vintage and contemporary patterns and illustrations. No page is the same. The book is divided into four chapters - Write, Craft, Play and Share. At the beginning of each chapter is a handy visual table of contents. Discover a wide range of activities, fun little projects and surprises throughout. Instructions are straightforward. Everything is clearly labelled. Over 1,000 stickers are included - glow in the dark, vinyl, foil, alphabet and more. All pages are perforated for easy removal. This fantastic package is made up of a very appealing collection of paper, stickers and paper craft projects. Add some basic supplies like a scissors, glue and pencil for hours of unplugged fun! See excerpts below. The Workman Publishing Company released this 176 page paperback ‏on November 23, 2021. Get your copy below! 

CONTENTS

Chapter 1  

WRITE

 

Chapter 2  

CRAFT

Chapter 3  

PLAY

 Chapter 4  

SHARE

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 16.51 x 21.59 cm (6.5 x 8.5 inches)

Chapter 1 WRITE. The projects in this section involve the written word.

Eight pages I removed from my copy (stickers and paper). 

Get your copy of The Kids' Book of Sticker Love at Amazon worldwide. It is published by the Workman Publishing Company and distributed by Thomas Allen & Son, Canada’s leading independent distributor of books, stationery and calendars.

Draw Color & Sticker Creative Lettering Sketchbook Review & GIVEAWAY

Are you interested in lettering? Here's a FUN creative lettering activity book with a variety of drawing, coloring and stickering exercises! The 64 page paperback was released July 1, 2017 from Quarry Publishing - Draw Color & Sticker Creative Lettering Sketchbook: An Imaginative Illustration Journal by Marissa Giambrone. There are more than 60 letter journaling practice pages, all on good quality uncoated stock paper - plus 500 awesome stickers. Simply follow the prompts, making the pages your own by adding a personal touch to the unfinished illustrations. Use your preferred medium - pencil, colored pencils, markers, even watercolor. Creative lettering is an enviable and useful skill. Start practicing and you’ll be on your way to creating unique and personalized text for any occasion - for example gift tags, labels, cards, invitations, party banners, even hand-lettered art. This book is part of the exciting Draw Color & Sticker series. Get your copy below!

ISBN: 9781631593376

Quarry Books | July 1, 2017

USD: $19.99 | CAN: $25.99

Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.4 x 10 inches

Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 1 x 25.4 cm

Inside. Top, journal pages and bottom, stickers.

The Draw Color & Sticker Creative Lettering Sketchbook is available worldwide at Quarry Books, a division of the Quarto Publishing Group USA. Check out their unique catalog at Quarry Books. Quarto has generously offered to giveaway a copy! One winner will be selected at random. Open until October 15, 2017. Prize includes shipping. Canada & the USA only. Good luck!

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Stick it TO 'Em: Playful Stickers Review & GIVEAWAY

Stick it TO 'EM: Playful Stickers to Color & Create: 275+ stickers with sass for family, friends, and frenemies by Bailey Fleming. This 104 page Paperback released May 8, 2017 by Walter Foster Publishing is an amusing sticker adventure with something for everyone. It is divided into 3 sections by sticker type. The first is fully designed, ready-to-use stickers with a high-gloss finish. Designs range from edgy and funny to cute and silly. Just peel and stick. The second is color-your-own stickers. These are uncolored designs ready for you to personalize. Embellish with felt tip pens, colored pencils, watercolors and brush pens. Or use your favorite craft medium. The third is blank sticker templates. These are for creating your own unique, customized stickers. The author shares her creative process in 10 tutorials on sticker making, including supplies, drawing and lettering. All stickers are on high quality paper, adhere well and come in a variety of  sizes and shapes. A book of  FUN. Use any way you like.  Get your copy below!

Table of Contents

Introduction

Tools & Techniques

Bailey's Favorites

So Many Emotions

Cupcake Currency

Spirit Animal

Pinata

Peace & Love

WTF (Where's the Food?)

99 Problems

YOLO

Unicorn Queen

Unicorn Ride

About the Author

Glossy Stickers

Color-Your-Own Stickers

Sticker Templates

Stick it TO 'EM: Playful Stickers to Color & Create is available worldwide at Walter Foster Publishing, a division of the Quarto Publishing Group USA. Walter Foster is one of the most recognized names in art instruction. Check out their unique catalog at Walter Foster Publications. Quarto has generously offered to giveaway a copy of Stick it TO 'EM: Playful Stickers to Color & Create! One winner will be selected at random. Open until June 15, 2017. Canadian and USA addresses only. Good luck!

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