The Big-Ass Book of Crafts | 
 enlarge | Author: Mark Montano
Creator: Auxy Espinoza
Publisher: Simon Spotlight Entertainment
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 5127
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 384
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.3
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 7.9 x 0.9
ISBN: 1416937854
Dewey Decimal Number: 745.5
EAN: 9781416937852
ASIN: 1416937854
Publication Date: February 19, 2008
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Product Description
The Big-Ass Book of Crafts is packed with ideas for sprucing up your living space; concocting fabulous, all-natural body products; designing your own unique stationery; and creating countless other crafts that will convince your friends and loved ones that you're the secret love child of Martha Stewart (only much, much cooler). Forget crocheted doilies and itchy knit sweaters -- TLC's While You Were Out top designer Mark Montano has created stylish and imaginative projects that range from a Warhol-esque Ultrasuede iPod case to photo-adorned boxer shorts to African mask patio chairs to wooden night-light boxes. Divided into sections that include Outdoorsy (ideas to enhance your backyard), Dishing It Out (decorating plates using different techniques), You've Been Framed (innovative picture framing ideas), and Can I Have a Light? (creating and decorating lamps, lanterns, and chandeliers), it's as entertaining to read as it is endlessly inspiring. With more than one hundred and fifty inventive and fun projects, The Big-Ass Book of Crafts is the perfect activity book for readers of every mood, budget, and skill level.
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 By far the best craft book I've found! May 27, 2008
I've done two projects out of this book so far and they were so much fun! His instructions are clear and I was able to find materials easily! I did the lacework plate (shown in the project pictures) and the babydoll head paperweight.
I'm in my late 20's and found that I could proudly display a good majority of these projects in my home.
If you love fun, funky crafts...you've got to have this book!
Score this book at once! May 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you are frustrated by craft books that lack the sophistication you are looking for, The Big-Ass Book of Crafts will provide you with a truly lush array of what the athor refers to as "home worthy." In other words, just because you can put it together, it doesn't mean you want it sitting in the niddle of yoour living room screaming "Ugly!"
This book offers antique color copied prints, painted wood rugs, 3-D photo displays, bound books, basket lamps, i pod cases, scarf window treatments, glazed cards and tons more.
The major point of this book is that the author will show you how to make great stuff that looks like it cost a fortune for very little money.
Believe me, you will cherish the book forever, because it is forever adaptive to your changing tastes. Sweet!
The ultimate guide! May 15, 2008
Just finished reading, and can't wait to begin! Lots of awesome craft projects that won't break the bank. Very easy instructions with a very complete shopping guide.
It blew me away... May 13, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Awesome book. This book is truly unique! Mark Montano has a cool way of introducing old crafts in a new way. And he shows you new crafts as well. What an inspiring book!
I have almost every page tabbed with projects I want to start. And the great thing, is that it's written in a down to earth format. No fancy shmancy talk, or unrealistic projects that you can't find supplies for (unlike most popular craft books).
This is a great book, with low budget, hifi projects sure to make your friends and family ask "did you really make that?"
 I wasn't blown away. May 13, 2008
10 out of 13 found this review helpful
So far, it seems that this book has received kudos. However, I'm not that impressed. I've seen every craft in this book in some shape or form before. I am not making anything out of popsicle sticks. My grandmother made picture frames out of magazine pages a long time ago. I already know how to put fabric on the back of a plate. If you haven't been crafting for long, it's a great book. For those of us who have been into this for a long while, I don't recommend it. I guess there really is nothing new under the sun. Remember that there is a difference between art and crafts. This is for those who like things made out of drinking straws and popsicle sticks adorning their home. I personally do not like those things, and would rather leave them to the girl scout troops of the world.
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