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Pearl Lowe's Vintage Craft: 50 Craft Projects and Home Styling Advice Hardcover – 9 May 2013

by Pearl Lowe (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 103 ratings
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Vintage designer Pearl Lowe shows you how to create the authentic vintage look in your own home with her expert advice and simple craft projects.

This practical guide, complete with inspiring photography includes ...

50 step-by-step craft projects
Sewing, painting, upcycling and crafting secrets
A how-to guide to sourcing your own vintage treasures
And Pearl s little black book of shops and suppliers

An absolute must-have for lovers of vintage and all things handmade.

Craft projects include ...
Dyed lace window panels
Vintage bunting
Midsummer and winter wreaths
Gypsy-style apron
Two-toned fringed lampshade
Personalised rubber stamp
Sumptuous padded headboard
Upcycled chest of draws
Antique ghost mirror
Handmade vintage-style tiles

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  1. Print length
    240 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  4. Publication date
    9 May 2013
  5. Dimensions
    19.5 x 2.8 x 25.2 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0007491093
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0007491094
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Customers find the book has excellent craft ideas and creative instructions. They find it an inspiring resource for creative homemakers with vintage style and easy-to-follow templates. The information is well-put together and informative, making it a good value.

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8 customers mention ‘Craft ideas’8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book has creative craft ideas and easy-to-follow instructions. They say it's an inspiring resource for creative homemakers, with templates included.

"...of having and doing, it has really inspired me to get crafty and creative! I was sad to give it away so will buy a new one for me!..." Read more

"Great book. Lots of lovely ideas for crafts." Read more

"...Perfect buy for anyone looking for creative yet easy ideas to make and design at home, includes templates too!" Read more

"An inspiring resource for creative homemakers. A tiered cake-stand shall soon be adorning my kitchen space...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the vintage style of the book. They find it beautiful and perfect for vintage enthusiasts. The book contains vintage craft ideas, gold, and advice.

"A nicely presented book with lots to read, think about and do. Pearl has great style and I think the book will stand the test of time...." Read more

"A beautiful item in great condition. Perfect buy for anyone looking for creative yet easy ideas to make and design at home, includes templates too!" Read more

"...A tiered cake-stand shall soon be adorning my kitchen space. Beautifully and professionally put together information." Read more

"Vintage gold!..." Read more

3 customers mention ‘Information quality’3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book has good information with easy-to-follow instructions. They appreciate the professional presentation of craft ideas and creative instructions. Overall, they find it informative and a good value.

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"...It has some excellent craft ideas and easy to follow creative instructions. Very pleased and good value." Read more

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Top reviews from United Kingdom

  • Margaret K
    5.0 out of 5 stars pearl's wonderful book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 February 2014
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    I love this book, I have waited for a while before reviewing it, I loved it from the beginning but was not sure why. This is not how I want to style my house, but I found unexpected nuggets hidden away and a new way of looking at colour.
    I like the Scandinavian/70's vintage with a punk twist, not the shabby chic look, you may ask why do you love this book? The charming narrative is lovely to read for one, the colour mixes, great use of coloured lace, wonderful fabrics, the eclectic mixture of the whole thing can be adapted to fit any style. You can take a little or a lot, or just a hint and adapt it for your own.
    What excites me is anything goes and if you are passionate enough to go and hunt for precious pieces to get the look you want this book is for you. You will not buy this look in John Lewis (but go and hunt in the off cut bins in the fabric dept. for lace etc) Get to know the sewing machine and paintbrush and I promise you will find your inner artist! Homemaking is the new cool! Lots of references to websites etc. I found these very helpful.
    I was also impressed by how Pearl acknowledged all the people who helped her bring her book together. None of this " too many to mention" rubbish. I read every name.
    This look is certainly not for everyone, buts bits of it are, it's great fun, a nice read and you might learn something new to brighten up your day.
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  • Alfiebaby
    4.0 out of 5 stars Craft for the home.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 November 2013
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    Good imagery and photography. I felt inspired by some projects and shall have a go at these in my holiday. I feel it is a good buy for a wide age group as it could appeal to many. Girlie and fun.
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  • Rachael Bray
    5.0 out of 5 stars A really good read and lots of great ideas
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 August 2013
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    A nicely presented book with lots to read, think about and do. Pearl has great style and I think the book will stand the test of time. I'm going to try the mirror distressing first.
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  • jungle-family
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love love love
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 July 2013
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    I bought this book for a friends birthday present and wanted to keep it for myself, its all the things I dream of having and doing, it has really inspired me to get crafty and creative! I was sad to give it away so will buy a new one for me!
    A lovely book to flick through for inspiration :)
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  • A. Merola
    2.0 out of 5 stars a lot of cheap
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 December 2013
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    silly ideas... save your money and dont buy it! i cant believe someone even did publish this
    bunch of rubbish
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  • Miss L. G. CAMPBELL
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent service and lovely book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 February 2016
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    Service was speedy and faultless.
    The book is lovely with some great ideas. I did find some ideas overly simplistic and others involved quite a lot of power tools and equipment that I don't have to hand. However, that being said, I still enjoyed the book and don't regret purchasing it at all.
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  • Rachel Bridgeman
    1.0 out of 5 stars Why won't Amazon let you give a half star?! This is definitely one of those books!!!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 February 2014
    This is one of those 'Thank God for libraries!!!' books as if I had paid for it, I would have been most unamused. A clear example of style over substance and who you know being more important than what you know. The constant name dropping and the dubious credentials of having dyed some lace and decorated some friends houses seem to have given Ms Lowe the idea she is now a creative maven. However, as a crafter of many years standing there is absolutely nothing in this book I would make at all. Most of the '50 ideas' are upcycling (Painting a chair. Seriously.) that even the most keen fan would say is not an 'idea'. The book is obviously a labour of love and lavishly produced but beyond family and friends who would have been told to buy it I honestly cannot see who it is aimed at. Perhaps I am the wrong audience but if you buy a book with supposedly lots of ideas to find it full of waffle on the 'How wonderful am I!'theme tied together with some moody looking photos of the author staring at some lace you'll love it. If you are looking for tutorials or projects to get stuck into wait a little bit, it'll be in Poundland by the end of the year.
    10 people found this helpful
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  • Mrs K Nicholas
    4.0 out of 5 stars Vintage gold!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 April 2018
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    Great book. Lots of lovely ideas for crafts.
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  • Charlotte S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
    Reviewed in the United States on 7 August 2024
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    The book was in excellent condition and fast shipping
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  • CP
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on 15 May 2017
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    Lots of great ideas!
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  • DSM Gal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very Pleased!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on 17 May 2013
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    Most of the time I limit my budget to $5 or less for my Kindle ebooks. However,I do add more expensive ones to my wish list for days when I am feeling flush. Pearl Lowe's Vintage Craft was worth the wait. Her eclectic mix of fun, funky and fabulous finds speaks to my inner Gypsy and her simple how-to instructions guide the reader through the steps of creating home decor items on their own. Living in the US, I'm not in a position to shop at the bricks and mortar shops she lists, however I'm sure to find some eye candy on the websites included.
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  • Amy P.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really darling book with great ideas.
    Reviewed in the United States on 26 May 2014
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    I love crafting and sewing, especially when it comes to vintage style. This book is full of cute ideas. I recommend for anyone who has a creative calling!
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  • Julie Garcia-Gautier
    2.0 out of 5 stars Pass
    Reviewed in the United States on 10 February 2021
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    Meh. Pass.

    Peeve: Did you know that lace adds romance?!

    I need to stop getting these types of books. Growing up with my mom taught me more Home DIY-ing than any book I’ve ever read. So thanks Mom. 🤣
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