Have you ever been moved to buy a sign or craft because you were enticed by the gorgeous lettering? Beautiful lettering is an art form in itself, and without the know-how, many skip the fancy or fun fonts or turn to appliques to do the work for them. Not being able to vary your crafts' lettering can limit your creativity or keep a piece from turning out just as you envisioned it.

With The Art of Creative Lettering: 50 Amazing Fonts You Can Make for Scrapbooks, Cards, Invitations, and Signs by Becky Higgins, you can learn to make your own incredible letters without cheating or compromising your vision. Her fonts vary from quirky and mod to traditional and elegant, so you'll be able to find the right lettering for any and every project. Read more about The Art of Creative Lettering: 50 Amazing Fonts You Can Make for Scrapbooks, Cards, Invitations, and Signs

My wife got into scrapbooking about five years ago when a local store opened specializing in the artform. She went in and got so many supplies that I still think there's a few boxes in the basement that haven't been touched.

It became a hobby and pastime that she thoroughly enjoyed, and many of the memories of our family are stored in the pages of her many scrapbooks. When she makes a scrapbook, it looks more like a work of art, than the homemade designs of work-from-home mother. Much of what she learned came from the "Encyclopedia of Scrapbooking" by Creating Keepsakes. The company that created the book is a longstanding and trusted company in the scrapbooking world.

When she first started, lets just say it wasn't pretty. The book helped show her the proper tools and techniques to create beautiful scrapbooks. The book included scrapbooking fundamentals, techniques for embellishing and help with photography, journaling, computers and ways to increase your productivity. Read more about Encyclopedia of Scrapbooking

Origami, the ancient art of Japanese paper folding, offers hours of fun to those who enjoy the craft. There are so many types of sculptures that can be made, origami can truly be a craft that fits anyone at any skill level.

During the holidays, many families look for crafts to do together that can be used as gifts and decorations around their homes. If you're looking for something a little different from the usual Christmas craft, you might want to give origami a try. There are several books devoted to Christmas-related origami decorations, and even projects.

In Geneva Cobb Iijima's book, The First Christmas in Origami, she shows you how to make a complete nativity set out of the little paper sculptures. Along with pictures and instructions, she includes small background stories about the characters in the scene. Read more about The Joy of Origami