From the creators of the hugely popular craft site, Supernaturale.com, comes a hip and funky compendium of new DIY projects that reshape, reuse, and redefine the concept of "handmade," moving away from country-cutesy, granny craft into utilitarian craft art for the 21st century. Got a pile of extra buttons and don't know what to do with them? Make a cool bracelet. Need some pillows for your new couch, and have a bunch of old wool sweaters? Turn those sweaters into felt and make pillows so beautiful you could sell them at Urban Outfitters! Knitting, felting, leather tooling, glass and metal work - it's all here. "Craftivity" is filled with amazing DIY projects that make the most of what you have by taking old stuff and turning it into functional, breathtaking art. The book introduces craft techniques with a brief history and background information, and then teaches specific projects based on that technique. The projects are divided up by material: Fabric and Thread, Paper and Pencil, Yarn and String, Glass and Metal, Wood and Leather, Wax and Soap, and Lost and Found Objects. It has great gift ideas and what to look for in charity shops.
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"Unusually elegant compared with most crafting books...a wistful and inspiring read."--Nylon Magazine
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Tsia Carson is an accomplished designer and a dedicated crafter with an extensive background in the arts, semiotics and new technologies. She and her husband own and operate Supernaturale.com, a thriving online community dedicated to the art of everyday life. They also run a design firm, Flat, Inc., which worked closely with Urban Outfitters to develop their online presence. In addition to freelance magazine writing, Carson knits, crochets, sews, practices Punk Shui, and makes mini-couture clothes.
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1 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Paula
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I was a bit shocked by the language used in this book, when refering to someone being pregnant as being "knocked up!" The projects are very dated. I wouldnt really recommend to anyone.
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Form and Function
8 Nov 2006
By M. K. Carroll
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Format:Paperback
It's not just pretty, it's useful. The first thing I noticed about the book was how pretty it is - the layouts are elegantly clean and simple, the photos are beautiful, and it's a pleasing book to hold and flip through. After enjoying the eye candy, I went through the book again and was impressed by how well the individual projects are presented - there's a lot of freedom to improvise if you want to, but you can also follow a project from start to finish and not get lost.
The projects range in scope; there great gift ideas, home decor (love the embroidered screen door!), and projects that dance on the art/craft line (like designing moss patterns). There are projects for beginners and projects for the more ambitious, making this a nice book for a wide range of crafty folk, especially those who are fans of magazines like Make, Craft, and ReadyMade. Some of the projects are ones that I've seen before, but the presentation here is so well done that I don't feel cheated.
I like keeping this book on the nightstand. It's good for dreaming.
The projects range in scope; there great gift ideas, home decor (love the embroidered screen door!), and projects that dance on the art/craft line (like designing moss patterns). There are projects for beginners and projects for the more ambitious, making this a nice book for a wide range of crafty folk, especially those who are fans of magazines like Make, Craft, and ReadyMade. Some of the projects are ones that I've seen before, but the presentation here is so well done that I don't feel cheated.
I like keeping this book on the nightstand. It's good for dreaming.
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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creative beauty
19 Dec 2006
By Allison Blevins
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Format:Paperback
I really, really love Craftivity. It's the kind of book that is more and more inspirational with every page turn. And the kind of book that makes me wish I was creative like THAT.
I'd definitely recommend the book for anyone who is remotely crafty or wanting to be. It's one of those books that just makes you happy to revel in the art and beauty contained in it's pages.
I'd definitely recommend the book for anyone who is remotely crafty or wanting to be. It's one of those books that just makes you happy to revel in the art and beauty contained in it's pages.
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
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Crafting can be chic and cheap, thanks to Tsia!
8 Nov 2006
By M. Pushnik
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Format:Paperback
I was so excited to finally recieve my book, and let me tell you it has gone above and beyond my expectations. Craftivity is not only beautifully designed but the projects cater to a wide variety of crafters, creators, and thrifters. She offers creative solutions in material use and more importantly, reuse.
Well done!
Well done!
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