This is a book I would HIGHLY recommend for anyone who does crafts of all kinds, or anyone who would like to do them! Now, I know the name is an attention grabber, but what this book has inside will keep you interested long after the name amusement has worn off.
When you do as many crafts as I do, you naturally have craft books of one sort or another. This is one of my favorites…The Big-Ass Book of crafts! It is put out by Mark Montano, who is one of the top designers of “While You Were Out” on TLC, and if you’ve ever watched him on the show, he is all about quick and easy crafts and recycling. The way he reuses things to create something different amazes me sometimes!
Anyway, in this great book you can find over 150 different fun projects that range from all different catagories. He shows you how to re-create stunning picture frames, or make outdoor adornments, and even stuff for every room in the house!
Some of the catagories are:
Kid Art
Sewing
Recycled Goods
Felted Projects
Mirror Projects
and Kitschy Kitchen Krafts (I know it is spelled wrong, but that’s the way Mark wanted it!)
He shows many pictures throughout this book, and the descriptions are written easy enough for us to understand without using all that high end designer talk! As I’ve said before, he recycles a lot, so these crafts won’t break the bank either, most are very affordable, or even free with items used around the house.
My favorite things in this book:
Bath Crystal Body Scrub
Andy Warhol-like Lithographs and IPOD case
Lemon Lip Shine
Painted Wood Rug
Vitamin E Face Scrub
Bubble Stationary and Envelopes
3-d Origami Flowers
Olive Oil Body Lotion
Laminated Book Marks
I love to do crafts, and this book is a “Must-Have” !!
It can be found at Amazon.com or I’m sure your local bookstore would carry it also. Amazon is offering a special price on this at the time of this post, it is marked down from $19.95 to $13.57. What a deal!
This would be a wonderful addition to your library, or a gift for someone? Scout Leaders, Teachers and other people who do crafts with groups would also like this book for the inspirational ideas, and the thrifty crafts!
by: Kat Ritchie
Tags: book, book for scout leaders, book for teachers, craft, Crafts, gift, kid art, projects
