I have used cookie cutters for crafting before. But they see this book put together with Projects? Brilliant! This is a great book that really will get your creative juices flowing beyond the projects that are listed in the book.

If you’ve been wanting to explore the world of polymer clay, but aren’t sure exactly what you want to make with it, this book may inspire you.

The author has released previous books on making soap, lotion, baking and crafting with cookie molds, so she seems to be a craft-loving baker, like myself 🤗

The book opens with tips on using a variety of clays shaped with different molds and cutters. The author offers suggestions on where to find some vintage style molds, as well as guidance on how to paint and finish off your design to preserve it.

The rest of the book is devoted to different projects, ranging from beginner to advanced level, that these decorative items could be used with. Some projects are free-standing, while others are adhered to other items like picture frames, baskets, wreaths, and more.

The gingerbread house was definitely my favorite, and probably the only project from this book that fits my tastes and style.

Overall, I think this book is great for crafters that like the vintage style look and want to explore some ideas. But I don’t think I’ll be adding this particular craft to my to do list any time soon, but as someone that likes to be aware of all-things-craft, I definitely respect the artistic side of this craft.

Thanks to NetGalley, Shepard Publications, and Anne L. Watson for providing me with a complimentary ARC to review!

To my inexperienced eye this book is a complete guide to molding polymer clay. From buying the clay to painting the final projects, everything is here. The beginning section on how to handle the clay and various kinds of molds is very detailed. The projects in Part 2 are selected to provide the beginner and experienced crafter concrete ideas and help in realizing them. It's hard to imagine needing a different book if you are interested in making molded polymer clay crafts.

First, the idea of using cookie molds in this way is something I would have never considered. I watch enough Instagram and TikTok videos on crafting that you would think it would come up, but nope.

Overall, the concept and the idea is great, but I'm not 100% convinced that the book goes about getting me engaged in the idea of using these cookie molds for creating different crafts. Maybe it's because most of the crafts are things that I just wouldn't necessarily want to create for myself, as gifts or for the home. I also feel like there could have been more time spent on the actual details of how to go about making the finished products.

That being said, there were some really gorgeous molds, and I'm sure that you can find vintage ones that, because they are older may have lead in them so can't be used for making anything with food. And there were some interesting ideas.

All in all, I am not sure I would pick this up, but it did inspire me and the book could make an interesting addition to thumb through on a coffee table at someone's home. May also be a neat gift for a baker or crafter for sure.