The Big-Ass Book of Crafts 2TLC’s While You Were Out top designer Mark Montano’s wildly anticipated follow-up to The Big-Ass Book of Crafts features more than 300 easy and fun crafts, with tips and tricks for quirky projects to make at home. Searching for crafty inspiration? Eager to try some new techniques? Need some more junk for your trunk? Well, look no further! In this cheeky sequel, Mark Montano picks up where his wildly popular The Big-Ass Book of Crafts left off, with even more spectacular—and easy-to-make—projects sure to satisfy crafters of all skill levels. Turn colorful ribbons into a show-stopping scarf. Transform old cargo pants into a kick-ass carryall. A high-drama neckpiece made out of zippers? Absolutely. Along with a host of other wearable wonders, this exciting all-new volume includes sections such as Pillow Talk (fun, comfy, and made from the most surprising materials), Letter Perfect (cool designs to pop into the mailbox nearest you), Hey, I Could Use That (make a big statement with little things from magnets to nail polish), Just Kid-ding (cheery décor made from kid-centric stuff, guaranteed to make you smile!), That’s Shoe Biz (fun fixes that give sidelined footwear and handbags a whole new life), and dozens of other ideas that are inventive, imaginative, and just plain fun. With his trademark humor and no-holds-barred approach to crafting, Mark will have you tapping into your creative soul and taking simple techniques to a whole new level in no time. We’re not talking plant-hangers and potholders here—the more than 150 handmade projects in this truly unique compendium are artistic, eye-catching, and cutting-edge, from cool brooches and earrings to ingenious belts and bags, from Bauhaus-style furniture to fishbowl lanterns, and so much more! |
Contents
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BEDAZZLED BEDECKED BEJEWELED | 31 |
COME OUTSIDE | 47 |
CRAFTSMAN | 69 |
FAST AND FURIOUS FURNITURE | 85 |
HEADY STUFF | 107 |
HEY I COULD USE THAT | 121 |
ITS IN THE BAG | 133 |
00PS I ARTED | 221 |
ORNAMENTAL | 237 |
PILLOW TALK | 247 |
SHRINE | 263 |
TABLETOP TERRIFIC | 275 |
THATS SHOE | 293 |
THE LIGHT FANTASTIC | 307 |
WRISTFUL THINKING | 335 |
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1-inch paintbrush 1/2-inch seam allowance aluminum flashing bottom bowl bracelet braid buttons cardboard chain circle clear coat color cover craft cuff dowel Dremel edges Elmer's Elmer’s glue Enlarge and trace fabric Fold frame glass glitter gloves glue dry glue sticks gun and glue hang hangers Here’s hole Hot glue gun Hot-glue inches long inches wide inside jump ring knot Krylon lamp let dry Let the glue look loop mask matching thread metal Minwax Polycrylic Protective nail Need needle and thread Needle-nose pliers paper clips patterns provided Pencil pinking shears plastic Polycrylic Protective Finish resin rhinestones right side Scissors Sewing machine Sewing needle shape shoes spray paint Staples Straight pins strands string strips sure tabletop tape tealight tin shears tube umbrella Velcro wiffle balls wire cutter wood glue X-ACTO knife yard You’ll Need zigzag stitch zip tie zipper