Funky, Fun DIY Ideas

Do you love making stuff by hand, but are getting tired of the same old knitting and crochetting projects? These books will show you how to create something totally new:

 

Crazy-Cool Duct Tape Projects
by Marisa Pawelko

Learn how to make fashionable wearables like gloves, leg warmers, a kilt and a halter top. You’ll also find crafty ideas for functional items like a vase or night light. Projects cover a variety of skill levels, so you’ll get plenty of creative inspiration whether you’re just a beginner or an experienced Duct tape aficionado. With step-by-step instructions and how-to pictures.

 

Honey Crafting: From Delicious Honey Butter to a Healing Salve, Projects for your Home Straight from the Hive
by Leeann Coleman

A variety of sweet crafts for around the home, including Molded Beeswax Ornaments, Oatmeal and Honey Scrub Bar, Honey Gorgonzola Toasts, and Cocoa Lavender Lip Balm.

 

Concrete Crafts: Making Modern Accessories for the Home and Garden
by Alan Wycheck

With full-color, step-by-step photos, this one-of-a-kind guide demonstrates how to make functional concrete projects that have a distinctive flair.

 

 

Judaikitsch: Tchotchkes, Schmattes and Nosherei
by Jennifer Traig, Victoria Traig, Dwight Eschliman

What would happen if Martha Stewart were abducted by a tribe of trailer park rabbis? Judaikitsch! Filled to the brim with crafts, collectibles, and creative cooking, heres the ultimate guide to a funky, festive Jewish lifestyle.

 

The Complete Photo Guide to Ribbon Crafts
by Elaine Schmidt

Explores a wide range of techniques and end products, using all kinds of ribbon. Includes step-by-step for a wide range of techniques, with accompanying ideas and projects for scrapbooking, home décor, general crafting, and fashion.

 

Stiched Jewels: Jewelry That’s Sewn, Stuffed, Gathered and Frayed
by Marthe Le Van

25 exquisite projects incorporating cloth, textiles, and other materials, all created by top designers. They’re unique, beautiful, and fun to make.

 

Wirework: 25 Designs for Decorative and Practical Wirework Projects that are Easy to Make at Home
by Mary Maguire

The definitive modern approach to a traditional craft, this book celebrates the beauty of wire in inspirational designs and practical projects; create baskets, shelves, mobiles, toys and frames with the help of 250 step-by-step photographs.