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Book SynopsisPresents DIY projects that make the most of what you have by taking old stuff and turning it into functional art. This book introduces craft techniques with a brief history and background information, and then teaches specific projects based on that technique. The projects are divided up by material.
Trade Review"Sophisticated, imaginative and broad in scope...offers a fresh perspective of what crafts can encompass." -- Julie Jackson, founder of subversivecrossstitch.com and author of Subversive Cross Stitch "A must-have for any crafter who dares to walk on the wild side of the measuring tape." -- Kathy Cano Murillo, national craft columnist, founder of CraftyChica.com and author of Crafty Chica's Art de la Soul "Anyone who loves to make, modify, and invent their own stuff will want to read Craftivity from cover to cover." -- Lupton, author of D.I.Y.: Design It Yourself "The 40 offbeat, engaging projects will lead to a heightened sense and enlightened view of the creative flair within you." -- Jeffrey Yamaguchi, author of 52 Projects: Random Acts of Everyday Creativity and publisher of 52projects.com "With its fabulous ideas and gorgeous projects, this will be a well-used source of inspiration on my (recycled) bookshelf ." -- Danny Seo, author of Simply Green Parties & Simply Green Giving "A welcome, thoughtful addition to the expanding universe of DIY books...recipes for beautiful, unusual objects." -- Bust Magazine "Unusually elegant compared with most crafting books...a wistful and inspiring read." -- Nylon Magazine
