The Big-Ass Book of Crafts by Mark Montano

Although there were a handful of projects I could conceivably see constructing and placing in my home (possibly warranting a 1.5 star rating), the vast majority of projects in this book are more suited to dorm-room living (and I'm not even 100% sure I'd use them there)! Admittedly, if you need ideas for fun things to do with kids, this book has some merit.Additionally, a few of the projects could inspire the very crafty to create better results than the ones Montano presents in the book. They may as well have called this the Big-Ass Book of Crap. I was excited to receive this book as I've seen so many wonderful reviews, but, just a few pages in, my excitement quickly soured. 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.

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.

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).įorget 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.

The Big-Ass Book of Crafts by Mark Montano