I have bought ANOTHER craft book. Yes, yes, I know... I have a problem.
But I can't help it. I love having new projects and new ideas that will help me sprout even NEWER ideas. Plus, I am always amazed at the never ending creativity that some people have. This new book that I have been hoarding in a corner saying "my preeeeecious" is called, "Sewing Pretty Homestyle" by Tone Finnanger.
It is such a fun, bright, crafty book. Filled with pages and pages of around the house crafts that will help spruce up any room. The books has items and decorations for the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, children's room, and even for the garden. They have pictures, instructions, and actual-size templates for all projects.
If you are looking for some cute slippers... done! Sweet center pieces?..... got it!!!! Make-up bags, water bottle holders, blankets, rugs, dolls, pillows, chair cushions, organizers, even potpourri bags that are just sooo cute. I am not a really girly girl... really I am not. I am more of a outdoorsy, snowboarding, AC/DC kind of girl... but even with all of that, I can't help but "ooooo" and "ahhhhh" as I turn from page to page.
If you are looking for a cute craft book to either help you get started or even if you are already waist deep in the Martha Stewart metamorphosis, this is a will be a great book. I love how the book takes you by the hand and leads you through each step; and then, once you are feeling more comfortable, they even have crafts in the background of the pictures that are also sweet and easy to make your self with no instructions needed. So, go check it out, I got mine at Joann's for $19, but they are selling them on Amazon for $10.00.
What a neat craft book!!! Now.. if only I could teach myself to sew hmmmm lol :)
ReplyDeleteThere are so many craft books out there, its great to be recommened one!
ReplyDeleteOh what cute ideas! My mother loves crafts but this could be a great book to add to her collection! (sounds like you two are both craft addicts...haha)
ReplyDeleteYou need to take a picture of all your craft books for us one of these days. I can only imagine how many of them you have ;)
ReplyDeleteThese books are mesmerizing! I always look through them thinking, "Yes! I can do this! Look how cute it will be!"
ReplyDeleteThen I wake up.
Oh, that sounds like a fun book. But if I got it, I think crafting and blogging together might take up ALL my time. (Still, I night get it.) Thanks for the recommendation.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute crafts! Thanks for sharing!
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I have probably 75 cross stitch pattern books. BOOKS. That is more than one pattern each, usually 8-10. I currently have 5 cross stitch projects in the works. I tend to repeat patterns I like (wedding and baby presents), so I've probably done 25 patterns total. Only 725 to go . . .
ReplyDeleteAnd then there are the craft books like the one you have, the crochet books . . .
I need therapy.
Maybe that's what I need. a book. I have no idea how to even start to craft!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's so fun! I can't wait until I have time to do crafty things around the house. Maybe when I graduate. :o)
ReplyDeleteWell, I just ordered the book. The pictures you posted are just too tempting! The only problem is that I don't realy know how to sew. I can do a duvet and curtains, but I guess I'm going to have to learn more now!
ReplyDeletewhat great inspiration!!!
ReplyDeleteahh, makes me want to shove the reality of life away and get into the crafty node and be lost for a few days!
ReplyDeleteThose are the cutest little slippers...ever!
ReplyDeletesounds fun
ReplyDeleteIt sounds so pretty! If only I was crafty!
ReplyDeleteYou are craft book crazy, girl! No, really, it's nice to hear when you find a good one, because there are so many to choose from. Thanks!
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I love that photo of your daughter in the "jumper." :D My daughter does the same thing when I carry her in the sling, and it has garnered me some really strange looks!
ReplyDeletewow! I have sewed a few things in my day..but it isn't pretty. I can't sew, draw, trace, a straight line to save my life. I admire anyone with that talent!
ReplyDeleteI have had the Christmas one from the library before. It was adorable!
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