The Big-Ass Book of Crafts | 
| Author: Mark Montano
Creator: Auxy Espinoza
Publisher: Simon Spotlight Entertainment
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 6218
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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 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
1 out of 3 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.
Here is the rude author's response to my criticism. I guess he thinks he knows everything. I won't buy any more books by him. People in the public eye need to learn to accept criticism:
"Dear Smart Cookie, Having been in the public eye for a while now, I am used to the fact that there is always "one". The lady who feels her opinion is gold and uses it to sabotage rather than to be helpful. The lady who feels that the thousands of people who have purchased my book have done so by accident because they would not have, had they read your golden review on Amazon. That is you SC. If you really looked at my book you would have definitely found crafts that you in your long long life and vast knowledge (of everything it seems) have not done before. Do not rain on my parade. Use your review to spread positivity and not negativity which you seem to enjoy. I will defend my book until the end because I believe in what I do. I looked for books that you have published but did not find one. SC, Be happy, joyous, but most of all, try to be kind. You will be much happier for it and perhaps you will find something to do with popsicle sticks.............like the many thousands of others who have. Big Crafty Kiss! Mark Montano P.S. Now you say that you've seen ALL of these crafts before, I'd love for you to tell me where you've seen the drinking straw and deep fryer lamp before! Please, tell me so I can apologize to you immediately for questioning your authority on crafting. I would also love for you to tell me where you saw the tomato cage and tapped tin candle tower before. Should I go on? "
What a jerk!!
Great Book May 11, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Book was shipped fast though delivery itself was slow. DHL held it for a few days in local area before delivery. But the purchase and shipment itself was FAST and she loved the book.
 great buy! May 10, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
When I got this book in the mail I was so excited.
The projects are great and fun. Some projects seem like mirror images of each other. But great ideas none the less. Its the kind of book you could make everything in it and be happy or tweak the projects and have something completely you!
I love it. also I can't stop decorating matchboxes.ha!
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