Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book. Opinions shared are mine.
We’re all thrilled that school is out for the summer, what about you? This week we’ve had rainy days that kept us indoors, so thankfully this cool scratch art book kept the kids entertained.
Scratch & Draw Enchanted Animals has two appealing features that can be enjoyed separately or together. The scratch art is created when you use the stylus (included) to “draw” on the paper. Each of these pages is coated in a different color, so you can mix-and-match the pictures as you like.
The left side of each page contains a blackline image that can be used to freehand the scratch art. Alternately, you could use these as coloring pages. I found it too difficult to try to “copy” the images, so I ended up doodling instead.
Back in the day, my friends and I created our own scratch art by layering crayon coloring over and over, then using a paperclip to etch away the color. This book makes it so much easier! I especially like the whimsical illustrations on the black-and-white pages.
Thanks to Quarto for sending me this book.
Happy summer! I love the versatility of this book. It really gives options to engage creativity. You can definitely send some of those rainy days to Texas. It is VERY hot here!
I also live in Texas. Bring on the rain! I like the look of this book, I think it’s very interesting, though I wish there was a sort of “guide” instead of freehand drawing and doodling. Though, with skill, you may be able to use this book to test yourself to try, to pick up and move on when you make a mistake, and to also encourage yourself if you do well. Those with skill already may be able to make some really good art from this book. Good enough to hang on the wall!
https://www.quartoknows.com/books/9780760359396/Growing-Heirloom-Flowers.html This is an interesting looking book. I think that it could potentially start a new hobby of mine.
I want to win for my cousin!
My daughter would love this! She can easily trace the drawings. This would be a relaxing activity!
These are some great drawing books to have and do, I also like that they have the cute Elegant owls book on their site too.
I like the different art activities in Art Lab for Kids.
“How to build brick cars” is a great book for a Lego fan!
I would love the Fairy Houses book by Quarto!
“Rubber band glam” seems like an interesting jewelry making book.
These scratch off books look like so much fun! My daughter used to do them. The illustrations are beautiful.
I would like The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet. It is a great book for beginners, with detailed instructions.
This would be a great activity for my grandson this summer. He needs to work on his fine motor skills.
My grandkids love to draw and color, so I know they would be interested in the Enchanted Coloring Book.
My one granddaughter is really into fashion! I thought maybe she would like to see more than just the finished product. Go behind the scenes to learn also! This book the
Contemporary Fashion Illustration Techniques
Might help!
I love to do activities with my grandkids! I run out of ideas at times, because their summer breaks are long. So I’m always looking for books like these. I know we would love it! Thank you!
I want to win the Scratch and Draw Enchanted Animals book because my daughter loves animals and art projects , I think this book would be great for her to work on during summer break.