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title: "The Big-Ass Book of Crafts"
brand: "mark montanoauxy espinoza"
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# The Big-Ass Book of Crafts

**Brand:** mark montanoauxy espinoza
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    So many cool ideas
  

*by K***S on Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2023*

Really well done and great quality.

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    I'm too --something--for this book!
  

*by J***S on Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2010*

I was leaning toward "too old" (refer to my title) to actually buy "The Big-Ass Book of Crafts." The language, you know, in the title. Indeed, it's a Big book, that's for sure, but full of the kinds of things I might have made in college when money was scarce. Still, one needs money to buy popsicle sticks to make lamp shades. But I get ahead of myself.Back to the shopping mall found in the halls of Amazon. I was looking for more crafts to sew, saw this book and kept going, then came back. Reviews were pretty positive. OK, says I, let's try it, despite the big back area.Wow, this IS a Big book--373 pages, including index, a list of things the author uses in making his crafts, and a list of resources. The dedication is to "all the people who think they aren't talented or crafty...." Between that dedication and the last of the indexed projects are over 150 different things to make. Author Mark Montano even advises the reader to brace him/herself against being called "artsy-fartsy" by friends and family.I have examined every single project and found just maybe a dozen I will actually pursue. There is a term that comes to mind concerning the crafts found here: shabby chic. A few examples: that popsicle lampshade, bronze baby sculpture (made out of a doll), painted wood rug, pen flower arrangement, drinking straw starburst hanging lamp, a copper-scouring-pad wine sock, twig chandelier (don't ask), and a felt-leaf window treatment. Just because I don't find these projects desirable doesn't mean the next person won't.On the other hand, here are some really clever projects:1. Art switch plates (that cover electrical outlets)2. 3-D photo looks really fun to do3. David Hockney photo collage4. Colorful lace glass plates5. Laminated luggage tags (an excellent idea)6. Stitched cards and envelopes (you take old books, cut out pictures, then stitch them onto colorful cardstock. The resulting product can be used as flashcards, or used to revive the ancient art of note writing.7. Glazed note cards (precious)8. Couture envelopes made out of magazine pages, shopping bags, printed papers from craft storesTwo pages are dedicated to each project with a detailed list of things to obtain and steps to follow. Photographs show every finished project! This surely is a thorough book!In fact, as I was leafing through the book to write this review, I discovered more desirable projects to pursue than I initially thought. The paper crafts with envelopes and note cards are really attractive and appear fun to do. So, I'm adding another star to my review.Meanwhile, my Amazon friends are reading Spinoza and I'm viewing photographs by Auxy Espinoza. I wonder if Espinoza ponders "the God-shaped universe?"

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Fun and Fancy Free, a Breath of Fresh Air for the Craft World
  

*by T***L on Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2011*

I really love this book for many reasons.  For starters, it is visually appealing from the moment you pick it up.  The pages are layed out well for easy reading and easy instruction following.  I love the boldness of colors and design that beats a lot of stuffy craft books out there.For those who complain about the languge used in the title, grow up.  It is 2011 and there is nothing wrong with the title.  It makes the book all that more fun and spunky.For those who complain about the crafts that are featured in the book, you take yourself too seriously.  Crafts, by definition in my opinon, are meant to be simple, easy, fun, and on the cheap side.  You dont need to judge Mark, and his book, just because you wouldnt dare *GASPS!* put anything made out of popsicle sticks in your house.  Many of these crafts would be perfect and fun to do with little kids and have them feel good about making something neat and useful.  I too, was not keen on every single project, mostly because I didnt have a use for all of them.  But that isnt reason enough for me to bash Mark and his ideas and creativeness.  To say the whole book is a waste is ridiculous and borderline absurd.  Mark does a great job of providing a platform to spring off of and use your own creativity to make the projects yours.Regardless of whether or not I complete projects from this book, this book got me excited and inspired to do and create.  If nothing else, that makes this book a complete success.If you know Mark at all, or follow him on any of his social media platforms, it is easy to see he pours his heart and soul into his work. That alone deserves buying the book to make your own opinions and not follow the mass amounts of unwarranted and uncessary negativity.You rock, Mark.  Keep on being awesome!

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