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P.S.-You're Invited . . .: 40+DIY Projects for All of Your Fashion, Home Décor & Entertaining Needs
Whether you’re new to the do-it-yourself (DIY) scene, or an experienced artist, designer, or a style maven simply trying to find ways to make life more beautiful and fun, Erica Domesek, founder of the DIY lifestyle brand P.S.-I Made This, knows exactly what you need and shows you how!
Dive into the world of DIY to craft amazing accessories, vivid decorative accents, and creative fashions that add a dose of fun, style, and beauty to everyday life!
Whether you’re new to the do-it-yourself (DIY) scene, an experienced artist or designer, or a style maven simply trying to find ways to make life more beautiful and fun, Erica Domesek, founder of the DIY lifestyle brand P.S.- I Made This . . ., knows exactly what you need. P.S.-You’re Invited . . . features more than forty awe-inspiring DIY projects that will give you cause for celebration. And in the words of the design and style expert herself, “Don’t wait for a get-together to get it together!”
Get inspired to grab your friends and craft your way into a colorful Mexican fiesta, a modern girl’s game night, a perfect picnic afternoon, or a Moroccan-styled tea party. Inside you’ll find simple step-by-step instructions and a shopping guide outlining Erica’s favorite resources, ranging from the best hardware and craft stores to the secret spots where she handpicks unique materials. Each chapter features video links with how-to details, tips, and tricks.
With its charming illustrations and bold, colorful layouts, P.S.-You’re Invited . . . has all the ideas and inspiration you’ll need for extraordinary fetes that are to DIY for.
Dive into the world of DIY to craft amazing accessories, vivid decorative accents, and creative fashions that add a dose of fun, style, and beauty to everyday life!
Whether you’re new to the do-it-yourself (DIY) scene, an experienced artist or designer, or a style maven simply trying to find ways to make life more beautiful and fun, Erica Domesek, founder of the DIY lifestyle brand P.S.- I Made This . . ., knows exactly what you need. P.S.-You’re Invited . . . features more than forty awe-inspiring DIY projects that will give you cause for celebration. And in the words of the design and style expert herself, “Don’t wait for a get-together to get it together!”
Get inspired to grab your friends and craft your way into a colorful Mexican fiesta, a modern girl’s game night, a perfect picnic afternoon, or a Moroccan-styled tea party. Inside you’ll find simple step-by-step instructions and a shopping guide outlining Erica’s favorite resources, ranging from the best hardware and craft stores to the secret spots where she handpicks unique materials. Each chapter features video links with how-to details, tips, and tricks.
With its charming illustrations and bold, colorful layouts, P.S.-You’re Invited . . . has all the ideas and inspiration you’ll need for extraordinary fetes that are to DIY for.
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176 pages, Hardcover
Published September 10, 2013
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September 20, 2013
If your idea of DIY is gluing stuff to other stuff, painting things with nail polish, or making jewelry out of safety pins, it's fine. There are a couple of cute ideas, mainly for party decor, but the day I make a cocktail ring out of a faucet handle is the day I've truly reached the end of my creativity. About half of the projects verge on 'Pin a Bird On It' territory, but without much of the irony. Not a fan.
December 27, 2013
I really cannot pinpoint why I don't like this book. I love DIY books but this one just didn't heat my glue gun, so to speak.
December 10, 2014
That's it! I'm just going to stick to Pinterest. This book was not good at all. These diy projects were ugly and cheap looking. Not impressed at all.
April 2, 2013
*Review copy via Netgalley
As a fellow DIY and craft blogger I was excited to get my hands on an advanced ebook copy of P.S. - You’re Invited back in the Spring, particularly after the success of Erica’s previous fashion DIY book P.S. - I Made This, based on her amazing blog of the same name.
This time the book’s theme is crafting for a variety parties and occasions, each one with it’s own section including several DIY project tutorials. My favourite sections were ‘Sexy Mexi’ a colourful range of fiesta inspired ideas, ‘Game On’ with girls game night projects and ‘Cheers’ which focuses on a more glamorous evening or dinner party. Each tutorial is easy to follow with step by step photo guides, easy to read fonts and beautiful bright images. In addition to the photo tutorials there is also digital content available where you can watch videos and get extra tips from Erica herself – a fantastic and innovative interactive element that adds to the reading experience.
For me personally the stand out projects were the ‘Glam Wire Earrings’ a thrifty idea where paperclips and safety pins are used to create a pair of statement earrings, ‘Striped Champagne Flutes’ decorated with nail polish, the ‘Fringe Garland’ a brilliantly versatile idea that could work for many occasions and finally the unusual ‘Cork Clutch’. I would say there is something for everyone in this book in terms of style but also in the difficulty levels of the projects. As with many books in this genre not all of the ideas were to my taste however many of them could easily be adapted to suit each reader.
As well as the individual tutorials there is also a rundown of basic supplies every aspiring crafter should have stashed away, plus a ‘where to buy it’ feature for several of the specific projects at the end of the book.
Overall P.S. – You're Invited is full of simple but effective ideas which don’t require much previous DIY/craft experience but could also be adapted and taken further which is great for beginners and experienced crafters alike. I would absolutely love to create a project like this myself and have definitely found Erica’s book to be a great inspiration. I just hope that if I ever publish my own DIY book I can do it as well as Erica!
As a fellow DIY and craft blogger I was excited to get my hands on an advanced ebook copy of P.S. - You’re Invited back in the Spring, particularly after the success of Erica’s previous fashion DIY book P.S. - I Made This, based on her amazing blog of the same name.
This time the book’s theme is crafting for a variety parties and occasions, each one with it’s own section including several DIY project tutorials. My favourite sections were ‘Sexy Mexi’ a colourful range of fiesta inspired ideas, ‘Game On’ with girls game night projects and ‘Cheers’ which focuses on a more glamorous evening or dinner party. Each tutorial is easy to follow with step by step photo guides, easy to read fonts and beautiful bright images. In addition to the photo tutorials there is also digital content available where you can watch videos and get extra tips from Erica herself – a fantastic and innovative interactive element that adds to the reading experience.
For me personally the stand out projects were the ‘Glam Wire Earrings’ a thrifty idea where paperclips and safety pins are used to create a pair of statement earrings, ‘Striped Champagne Flutes’ decorated with nail polish, the ‘Fringe Garland’ a brilliantly versatile idea that could work for many occasions and finally the unusual ‘Cork Clutch’. I would say there is something for everyone in this book in terms of style but also in the difficulty levels of the projects. As with many books in this genre not all of the ideas were to my taste however many of them could easily be adapted to suit each reader.
As well as the individual tutorials there is also a rundown of basic supplies every aspiring crafter should have stashed away, plus a ‘where to buy it’ feature for several of the specific projects at the end of the book.
Overall P.S. – You're Invited is full of simple but effective ideas which don’t require much previous DIY/craft experience but could also be adapted and taken further which is great for beginners and experienced crafters alike. I would absolutely love to create a project like this myself and have definitely found Erica’s book to be a great inspiration. I just hope that if I ever publish my own DIY book I can do it as well as Erica!
February 26, 2014
What she creates just isn't my style. The projects look cheap and homemade. Pinterest is a better go to for DIY ideas.
September 5, 2020
I'm hoping this book will inspire people to be creative and do other things as the actual projects in here are so cheap looking, I thought maybe this was a Young Adult crafters book... but then I see a "Sexi Mexi" headline. If you need directions to tell you to glue one thing to another, here's your book. The main photos are poorly lit and poorly styled. The directions are very brief. The Elastic Shoe Bows piece is actually incomplete—couldn't bother to write the fifth and final step? Or did the author realize that slipping the bow over your shoe was a ridiculous thing to do? How did this actually get published? Two stars because hopefully readers will be inspired to do better!
November 22, 2017
This is a hot mess. I don't know who is the intended audience and what parties they are going to. Maybe the kind of people throwing a Sexi Mexi party? Ug. The styling is so weird, I kept thinking I was missing something. There are a few cute DIY projects in here, like the lace ballet slippers, but yeah. It is just gluing something on something else.
And for every cute project like that, there are 10 more stapled leather key covers, pearl chandeliers, outdoor faucet rings, spray painted cardboard coasters, and neon tube bracelets.
And for every cute project like that, there are 10 more stapled leather key covers, pearl chandeliers, outdoor faucet rings, spray painted cardboard coasters, and neon tube bracelets.
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September 5, 2013
Read: September 2013
Where It Came From: eARC from publisher via NetGalley*
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
Rating: 2.5 Glue Guns
The title of this book led me to believe that it would be about DIY related to parties (themes, decorations, favors, etc.), but it turns out that’s not quite the case. The introduction rather describes it as a book with a “focus on celebration and stylish living.” Most of the projects are for accessories or décor objects. Things you could wear to a party, or use to help decorate for a party, but not quite as party-focused as I had imagined it would be. And that was fine--just a little different than I had expected.
After a foreword from Stacy London of What Not to Wear fame (!) and the author’s introduction, the book is divided into 10 different themed chapters with about 4-5 projects falling under each theme. Themes are things like “Sexy Mexi!” with fiesta-inspired projects, or “Make a Splash!” with outdoor summery projects, to name a couple. Each chapter opens with an explanation of the theme, a tableau featuring people wearing/using the projects for that theme, and then the featured projects pictured and named alongside it, too. The design and photography are gorgeous and bright and fun. The project instructions seem straightforward and easy to understand, with photos to help you along. One really cool thing about the book is that it’s what the publisher is calling a “smart book”—it has QR-code-type-things interspersed throughout the book that you can scan with your phone and see videos with tips about various projects. I like the multimedia aspect, especially because sometimes it’s easier to learn from watching someone do something than from simply reading about it. I also love that there’s a section in the back that provides info on websites where you can purchase the specific materials necessary for every project.
Unfortunately, though, the book ended up not being as much as I hoped it would. Let me be clear, I love the author’s philosophy of DIY and crafting as a creative outlet, as a way for you to be you, and as a way to create a beautiful, fun life. I’m with her there. I fully agree with and support that. But for most of the projects featured in the book, I’m not sure the cost of materials/time needed/look of the finished product equation balances out for me. Some of the stuff looks pretty cool, but maybe not enough to make it worth my time and money that would need to go into it. When I DIY, it’s definitely to have fun, but it’s also important to me that the project doesn’t look overtly DIY. I don’t want it to look “crafty” or “homemade,” to use those words in the Project Runway sense, which usually means not-so-professional-looking or kitschy-in-a-bad-way. And some of these projects looked a little too cheesy or cheap-looking for my tastes. I want it to look just as good as, if not better than, what I could buy in the store or pay someone else for. For example, there’s a project for a fedora with faux stitching where you use Sharpies to color in parts of a straw fedora hat to make it look like a pattern has been stitched on. Cool idea, and I bet it would look good from far away, but I wonder if up close it would look like precisely what it is—a hat colored with markers.
That being said, there were some projects that I liked and would consider trying out. I thought the project embellishing a pair of flats with lace was simple and sweet; a patchwork blanket project would be perfect for picnics and visits to the beach; the turban headband is trendy and cute; and the cork clutch is really, really cool. Additionally, there were some projects that while I wasn’t so into the finished product, there was a really cool technique involved that could be extrapolated to something I would be interested in making. For example, there’s a project involving Sharpies and rubbing alcohol to achieve a watercolor effect on fabric, which is a really awesome idea. The example uses it on a skirt, but I might use it on a light summer scarf instead. There was another project that uses looking glass spray paint and a vinegar-water solution to achieve a mercury glass effect. Fantastic idea! I would probably use it on some decorative vases instead of what was in the book.
Between the projects I would be interested in trying out and the ones where I’d like to try the technique involved on something else, I end up interested in about 11 of the 46 projects in the book. That’s 24% of them, which probably isn’t enough for me to go out and buy the book—I would rather check it out from the library when I got the crafting urge. I was disappointed that many of the projects weren’t to my crafting tastes, but I imagine there are plenty of DIYers out there who would love this stuff. If you are into crafting or DIY, maybe find the book at the library or flip through it at a bookstore to make sure your personal style jibes with the book’s before committing to purchase. If you already know you love Erica Domesek and the projects she posts online, you will probably love this, too!
*As ever, much as we are grateful for the copy, our review is uninfluenced by its source.
Originally posted on Read This / Eat That
Where It Came From: eARC from publisher via NetGalley*
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
Rating: 2.5 Glue Guns
The title of this book led me to believe that it would be about DIY related to parties (themes, decorations, favors, etc.), but it turns out that’s not quite the case. The introduction rather describes it as a book with a “focus on celebration and stylish living.” Most of the projects are for accessories or décor objects. Things you could wear to a party, or use to help decorate for a party, but not quite as party-focused as I had imagined it would be. And that was fine--just a little different than I had expected.
After a foreword from Stacy London of What Not to Wear fame (!) and the author’s introduction, the book is divided into 10 different themed chapters with about 4-5 projects falling under each theme. Themes are things like “Sexy Mexi!” with fiesta-inspired projects, or “Make a Splash!” with outdoor summery projects, to name a couple. Each chapter opens with an explanation of the theme, a tableau featuring people wearing/using the projects for that theme, and then the featured projects pictured and named alongside it, too. The design and photography are gorgeous and bright and fun. The project instructions seem straightforward and easy to understand, with photos to help you along. One really cool thing about the book is that it’s what the publisher is calling a “smart book”—it has QR-code-type-things interspersed throughout the book that you can scan with your phone and see videos with tips about various projects. I like the multimedia aspect, especially because sometimes it’s easier to learn from watching someone do something than from simply reading about it. I also love that there’s a section in the back that provides info on websites where you can purchase the specific materials necessary for every project.
Unfortunately, though, the book ended up not being as much as I hoped it would. Let me be clear, I love the author’s philosophy of DIY and crafting as a creative outlet, as a way for you to be you, and as a way to create a beautiful, fun life. I’m with her there. I fully agree with and support that. But for most of the projects featured in the book, I’m not sure the cost of materials/time needed/look of the finished product equation balances out for me. Some of the stuff looks pretty cool, but maybe not enough to make it worth my time and money that would need to go into it. When I DIY, it’s definitely to have fun, but it’s also important to me that the project doesn’t look overtly DIY. I don’t want it to look “crafty” or “homemade,” to use those words in the Project Runway sense, which usually means not-so-professional-looking or kitschy-in-a-bad-way. And some of these projects looked a little too cheesy or cheap-looking for my tastes. I want it to look just as good as, if not better than, what I could buy in the store or pay someone else for. For example, there’s a project for a fedora with faux stitching where you use Sharpies to color in parts of a straw fedora hat to make it look like a pattern has been stitched on. Cool idea, and I bet it would look good from far away, but I wonder if up close it would look like precisely what it is—a hat colored with markers.
That being said, there were some projects that I liked and would consider trying out. I thought the project embellishing a pair of flats with lace was simple and sweet; a patchwork blanket project would be perfect for picnics and visits to the beach; the turban headband is trendy and cute; and the cork clutch is really, really cool. Additionally, there were some projects that while I wasn’t so into the finished product, there was a really cool technique involved that could be extrapolated to something I would be interested in making. For example, there’s a project involving Sharpies and rubbing alcohol to achieve a watercolor effect on fabric, which is a really awesome idea. The example uses it on a skirt, but I might use it on a light summer scarf instead. There was another project that uses looking glass spray paint and a vinegar-water solution to achieve a mercury glass effect. Fantastic idea! I would probably use it on some decorative vases instead of what was in the book.
Between the projects I would be interested in trying out and the ones where I’d like to try the technique involved on something else, I end up interested in about 11 of the 46 projects in the book. That’s 24% of them, which probably isn’t enough for me to go out and buy the book—I would rather check it out from the library when I got the crafting urge. I was disappointed that many of the projects weren’t to my crafting tastes, but I imagine there are plenty of DIYers out there who would love this stuff. If you are into crafting or DIY, maybe find the book at the library or flip through it at a bookstore to make sure your personal style jibes with the book’s before committing to purchase. If you already know you love Erica Domesek and the projects she posts online, you will probably love this, too!
*As ever, much as we are grateful for the copy, our review is uninfluenced by its source.
Originally posted on Read This / Eat That
October 10, 2023
In response to other reviews, I think this book was an effort to make DIY more accessible. These were not stellar my impressive but they were pretty fun and some of the techniques lead me to think a bit more outside of the box with some materials I have on hand.
December 21, 2017
Some cute ideas, but most of these DIYs look cheap and like crafts.
July 21, 2018
Great ideas. lots of fun stuff to try.
May 22, 2021
Cute necklace ideas along with totes and clutches.
May 14, 2013
This review refers to the NetGalley edition.
I am not a DIY-queen by any means, but I love a good project and I emulate Martha Stewart whenever I get a chance. Domesek's book is a hodgepodge of craft projects, such that everyone can find at least something in here that strikes her fancy. My favorite example is turning a plain canvas tote bag into a color-blocked, stylish bag using old denim jeans and some acrylic paint. The next time I see a Michael Kors or even Coach bag I like, I know exactly how to recreate it for much less and without the designer price tag, and goodness knows I have lots of old denim laying around just begging to be recycled into something cute and useful! I also love the wrapped headband project - can't find the perfect hair accessory for that outfit? Grab some fabric, suede, ribbon or whatever you want and make it yourself! I never think to do that, and it's so simple!
The next time I am looking for a specific accessory either for an outfit, a party I'm throwing, or a room I'm decorating I will definitely skim this book for ideas on how to take plain, boring, cheap items and turn them into something personal, beautiful, and one-of-a-kind.
Domesek has a wonderfully creative mind and P.S. - You're Invited has clear instructions, simple materials, and beautiful, easy-to-follow photographs of each step. This is a great book for fashionistas on a budget, college students looking to make their space and wardrobe unique, and anyone who enjoys taking compliments and responding with "Thanks! I made it myself!"
I am not a DIY-queen by any means, but I love a good project and I emulate Martha Stewart whenever I get a chance. Domesek's book is a hodgepodge of craft projects, such that everyone can find at least something in here that strikes her fancy. My favorite example is turning a plain canvas tote bag into a color-blocked, stylish bag using old denim jeans and some acrylic paint. The next time I see a Michael Kors or even Coach bag I like, I know exactly how to recreate it for much less and without the designer price tag, and goodness knows I have lots of old denim laying around just begging to be recycled into something cute and useful! I also love the wrapped headband project - can't find the perfect hair accessory for that outfit? Grab some fabric, suede, ribbon or whatever you want and make it yourself! I never think to do that, and it's so simple!
The next time I am looking for a specific accessory either for an outfit, a party I'm throwing, or a room I'm decorating I will definitely skim this book for ideas on how to take plain, boring, cheap items and turn them into something personal, beautiful, and one-of-a-kind.
Domesek has a wonderfully creative mind and P.S. - You're Invited has clear instructions, simple materials, and beautiful, easy-to-follow photographs of each step. This is a great book for fashionistas on a budget, college students looking to make their space and wardrobe unique, and anyone who enjoys taking compliments and responding with "Thanks! I made it myself!"
September 11, 2013
I'm a big fan of DIY stuff, and crafting in general. But I think that this book taught me something else about myself: I'm kind of a DIY snob apparently.
Most of the projects in this book were SO simple that they didn't even feel like what I would call crafting. And for the most part, they were the types of projects and things I've been seeing around since I was in Girl Scouts. The projects also mostly LOOKED handmade, and not in the best way.
So what I learned is that I much prefer DIY guides and blogs that are about people without a ton of money making something really creative and fun, or that's meant to look store bought and luxurious for a fraction of the price. But this book really came across as people who have a ton of money and time trying to get in on the DIY "movement" because it's hip.
Overall, if these were all things I'd found on Pinterest for free, I might have been intrigued by a few, and rolled my eyes at a couple but general not cared. But $14 for the ebook version and $19 for the hardcover? If you're looking for a DIY book or to get into crafting, then you absolutely can do better with your money. In fact, just go to Pinterest, you'll find about twenty great free blogs with much better instructions and more fun projects.
I was given a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.
Most of the projects in this book were SO simple that they didn't even feel like what I would call crafting. And for the most part, they were the types of projects and things I've been seeing around since I was in Girl Scouts. The projects also mostly LOOKED handmade, and not in the best way.
So what I learned is that I much prefer DIY guides and blogs that are about people without a ton of money making something really creative and fun, or that's meant to look store bought and luxurious for a fraction of the price. But this book really came across as people who have a ton of money and time trying to get in on the DIY "movement" because it's hip.
Overall, if these were all things I'd found on Pinterest for free, I might have been intrigued by a few, and rolled my eyes at a couple but general not cared. But $14 for the ebook version and $19 for the hardcover? If you're looking for a DIY book or to get into crafting, then you absolutely can do better with your money. In fact, just go to Pinterest, you'll find about twenty great free blogs with much better instructions and more fun projects.
I was given a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.
August 5, 2013
I received this book in a Goodreads giveaway. Thank you.
Lovely craft book for quick decorative and fashion things. Most of the craft projects are interesting and possibly useful. There are a few could use some improvements especially in the picture portion. Some pictures weren't flattering to the work. The there projects involving sewing would have benefited from some shaping and a more even stitch. They are also not shown from the back, and with the lace one, it wouldn't look good as is in the back. Probably should have lace all the way around the back or cut neater there. The blanket with ties won't look good past 5 minutes in use with the fabric chosen. Non fraying materials would be better, or just sewing straight stitch.
I really liked the ballet flat modifications, especially good for flats that got scrapes in front to give them new life and the fedora improvements. The mirror was a great idea as well.
One big drawback in the writing itself is the puns. I felt like I entered pun hell. They were incessant and never ending. Way over the top.
Overall, puns besides, it's a fun craft guide with a great option for videos of all these projects. I'm definitely passing it on to my family who are into crafts and host parties at often.
Lovely craft book for quick decorative and fashion things. Most of the craft projects are interesting and possibly useful. There are a few could use some improvements especially in the picture portion. Some pictures weren't flattering to the work. The there projects involving sewing would have benefited from some shaping and a more even stitch. They are also not shown from the back, and with the lace one, it wouldn't look good as is in the back. Probably should have lace all the way around the back or cut neater there. The blanket with ties won't look good past 5 minutes in use with the fabric chosen. Non fraying materials would be better, or just sewing straight stitch.
I really liked the ballet flat modifications, especially good for flats that got scrapes in front to give them new life and the fedora improvements. The mirror was a great idea as well.
One big drawback in the writing itself is the puns. I felt like I entered pun hell. They were incessant and never ending. Way over the top.
Overall, puns besides, it's a fun craft guide with a great option for videos of all these projects. I'm definitely passing it on to my family who are into crafts and host parties at often.
August 14, 2013
I love DIY, and maybe I'll do more of it someday (I'm looking at you, Pinterest board). This book would be a good start, although some of the projects aren't for me. The instructions in this craft instruction book are clear and easy to follow for even the novice crafter, and you can scan the photos for links to step-by-step tutorial videos (I didn't use this option, but it's nice to know such things exist). The crafts are pretty low intensity, though not everything is cheap. P.S. includes some dyeing, sewing, and gluing projects, and after most of the short party-themed sections there is a super-simple "Craft Math" section showing how to combine two or three items into one new project. If you're hosting a party and want some easy DIY decorations (there are even some fashion projects here), take a look at this. I was unaware of the author's website before this, but I'll be sure to check it out soon.
Received as a digital ARC via Netgalley and the publisher.
Received as a digital ARC via Netgalley and the publisher.
October 5, 2013
This how-to book had lots of easy, affordable, and cute ideas to spruce up your wardrobe and your home. If you've read the blog, then you know what it's all about. Basically this person targets a trend or a specific piece from a trend and recreates it using inexpensive craft supplies and mad DIY skills. This book was supposed to be more on the parties & entertaining side of things (which I didn't really find to be true). Many of the tutorials in the book sparked thoughts of my own to put a different twist on it or inspired different projects altogether. Specifically, the leather woven clutch tutorial, the fleece poncho, and the color block beach bag were ones I loved. I wish it had more party-related projects inside, like things to do with guests, decorations, serving ideas, etc. A lot of the book was more along the lines of "how to LOOK GOOD for your party." haha Regardless, I really enjoyed it and will probably be checking it out again!
July 25, 2013
Just finished looking at it on adobe digital editions . (Netgalley pre pub).
I am a huge lover of using the gifts we have to be creative rather than buy, buy, buy. Sometimes you just need images such as this book presents to get the brain and hands moving.
Some ideas in there that I will definitely use. I can imagine that the girls at school would love it, especially as the step-by-step how-to layout and finished products are clearly seen. It gets your brain thinking. Loved the trick with the boots. Good trendy ideas for the trendies. :)
I didn't know who the author was and the book has info about her website which I have just seen. Very crafty ideas there too.
I am a huge lover of using the gifts we have to be creative rather than buy, buy, buy. Sometimes you just need images such as this book presents to get the brain and hands moving.
Some ideas in there that I will definitely use. I can imagine that the girls at school would love it, especially as the step-by-step how-to layout and finished products are clearly seen. It gets your brain thinking. Loved the trick with the boots. Good trendy ideas for the trendies. :)
I didn't know who the author was and the book has info about her website which I have just seen. Very crafty ideas there too.
August 11, 2013
I've always admired people who are crafty. Even more so, the people who actually come up with the craft idea. Give me a pile of stuff, and that's what I see - a pile of stuff. But some folks are creative enough to see ways to re-use that pile to make something different. Many of the idea is this book were about taking everyday items and making them into something new. While they might not be items I would make, I can see how others would find this quite useful. Very creative!
My thanks to Atria Books, via Netgalley, for allowing me to view this in exchange for an unbiased review.
Publish date: September 10, 2013.
My thanks to Atria Books, via Netgalley, for allowing me to view this in exchange for an unbiased review.
Publish date: September 10, 2013.
July 16, 2016
Hm...
Okay, so, here's the thing: the book is cute and aesthetically pleasing. But, a lot of the projects were really, really simple. Like, most of them you could've just shown me a picture and, at most, listed the supplies and I could have figured it out. Rather than just unnecessary, most of the writing was also poorly constructed. I would have preferred to see more projects and actual tips and advice.
My other complaint is that the projects aren't just simple, some of them are just out-right dumb. Sure, they look cute as they're presented in the book, but, I really doubt that unbending a paperclip and sliding some safety pins in it would make a cute piece of jewelry in practice.
Okay, so, here's the thing: the book is cute and aesthetically pleasing. But, a lot of the projects were really, really simple. Like, most of them you could've just shown me a picture and, at most, listed the supplies and I could have figured it out. Rather than just unnecessary, most of the writing was also poorly constructed. I would have preferred to see more projects and actual tips and advice.
My other complaint is that the projects aren't just simple, some of them are just out-right dumb. Sure, they look cute as they're presented in the book, but, I really doubt that unbending a paperclip and sliding some safety pins in it would make a cute piece of jewelry in practice.
April 2, 2013
Received a copy from NetGalley
I liked the book and came away pumped to try some of the DIY projects. Instructions were well written. Pictures at each step of the DIY were a great addition. I also loved the eye catching appear of the cover. I know one shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but I couldn't resist the bright colors and splotches. I would recommend for DIYers, crafters, and others looking for ways to fill their time and home with lovely items.
I liked the book and came away pumped to try some of the DIY projects. Instructions were well written. Pictures at each step of the DIY were a great addition. I also loved the eye catching appear of the cover. I know one shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but I couldn't resist the bright colors and splotches. I would recommend for DIYers, crafters, and others looking for ways to fill their time and home with lovely items.
August 15, 2013
Got this one yesterday from winning a goodreads giveaway!!! Read through it in a long hot bubble bath. All the projects would appeal to newor advanced crafters alike. MAny great ideas and I plan on trying a bunch and my teen crafty girls will want to do some of them too I know. The silver and gold ones will spics things up for the holidays I am sure. I think my favorite so far is the skirt with the circles of color on it.
April 29, 2013
This book was a ton of fun to peruse and imagine but didn't contain anything that I felt I could make useful for myself. We are not a very large gathering having type family so it's not fair to judge it on that.
Fun, colorful and very imaginative.
Fun, colorful and very imaginative.
June 17, 2013
ARC received from Netgalley.
The diys found in this book are creative and perfect for entertaining. The style of the diys is more modern than my taste allows. The pictures are very good (even on a Nook color) and the directions are very easy to follow.
The diys found in this book are creative and perfect for entertaining. The style of the diys is more modern than my taste allows. The pictures are very good (even on a Nook color) and the directions are very easy to follow.
August 23, 2013
The pictures are great and the instructions that followed each craft were good.
This book would be a perfect gift and I know a few of my gal friends would love to add it in their collection!
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September 16, 2013
Received this book in my Popsugar Must Have Subscription Box. Lot's of fun DIY projects. Some of them are a bit far out there and they're quite a few I can tweak to fit my personal style better. I like the ability to use my smart phone with it.
April 24, 2013
I think this is a really nice book about crafting for parties and fashion. Easy to make projects, usually with home found objects. Really cute present for a crafty friend.
September 21, 2013
This book wasn't terrible, but it wasn't great. Each project was explained mostly through 5-6 pictures. It felt like Pinterest in book form.
January 13, 2014
How did this person ever get this book published? The finished projects looks like a preschool projects. Do yourself a favor and go on pinterest!
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