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Crafternoon: A Guide to Getting Artsy and Crafty with Your Friends All Year Long (Paperback)

by Maura Madden (Author)
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Hello, Crafternooners! Maura Madden invites you to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of crafting....

Named after a monthly event that comedian and crafting superstar Maura Madden began hosting in 2002 as a way to get her friends together, meet new people, and have a good time making some cool stuff, Crafternoon is both an entertaining how-to guide and an irreverent social manifesto.

Organized by month and theme, Crafternoon explains how to create and host a fun-filled casual gathering (including recipes for snacks and decorating tips) that celebrates the art of crafting. Knot nautical-themed crafts to wear, quilt new additions to your home decor, make the perfect gift for any holiday, or feel free to BYOP (bring your own project). All crafters are always welcome and encouraged to bring guests, and if your knitting or clay-shaping skills are a bit rusty, that's fine, too -- there are instructions aplenty!

A must-have for anyone who wants to get their craft on, this quirky guide offers a twelve-month blueprint for a year of connecting with friends old and new, and enjoying a possibly messy, but always fulfilling afternoon.


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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Simon Spotlight Entertainment (October 7, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1416954716
  • ISBN-13: 978-1416954712
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #650,208 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars I'm totally getting this book for everyone this holiday season!, October 28, 2008
By Marc V. (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
I am possibly the least "crafty" person in the world. It took me three days to assemble a bbq grill and I've learned the hard way not to shop at Ikea (would it kill the Swedes to assemble the dag hammerskold chaise-lounge for me?). SO, reading a how-to type book that is SO FUNNY and so inclusive of non-crafters (un-crafters?) like me was really refreshing. The projects the author describes are doable and even if they are not, the fun to be had while attempting them is delicious. I am not going to get it together to knit anyone a sweater for Christmas or make a potholder for Channukah but I am definitely going to buy a bunch of these books for folks this holiday season. I really recommend it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars this book kills facism, January 30, 2009
By Miriam (Tivoli, NY) - See all my reviews
Crafternoon is not intended as a manual for experienced craftspeople, rather it is a seriously fun tool for building community through the creative recreational arts. Perfect for the new kid on the block who is looking to get to know the neighbors!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Party in your hand sewn pocket!, January 20, 2009
By R. Lissy (Berkeley, CA) - See all my reviews
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I loved this book. After buying a copy for myself I bought a few others as gifts. Having crafting parties is such a terrific idea and this book is a perfect guide for making this happen! The directions are clear, the projects are fun and the tips are really helpful.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun
I had so much fun working on projects from this book with friends. Madden is a talented writer and crafter with a witty sensibility that makes for a unique DIY read. Read more
Published 5 months ago by JRM

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
I was so looking forward to getting this book after the other review i read and seeing the author's site. Read more
Published 5 months ago by A. E. Macha

5.0 out of 5 stars "Crafternoon" is an eclectic masterpiece. Read, apply, and be Blessed!
Maura Madden's Book, "Crafternoon" is an eclectic masterpiece. Purchase this book for you and your loved ones and you will reap what you sow.....lot's of blessings. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Loretta

5.0 out of 5 stars Crafternoon: A guide to getting artsy and Crafty with your friends all year long
I loved the inclusiveness of the book:young and old, male and female. Also, the idea of a Crafternoon is so economical especially during these difficult times. Read more
Published 8 months ago by M. Pamela Madden

5.0 out of 5 stars one stop christmas shopping!!
thanks Maura Madden!!!! this is the best christmas gift ever!!!!!! I'm getting one for all my friends and family! so many great ideas!!!!!!!!!!!
-Courtney B
Published 8 months ago by C. Booker

5.0 out of 5 stars Crafty and Hilarious
Mix together a little David Sedaris, a dash of Martha Stewart doing a project that is actually accessible for new and non-perfectionist crafters, a little city girl zing, a... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Christine E. Poreba

5.0 out of 5 stars new old fashioned fun
This book gives lots of great ideas for fun projects and encourages socializing while crafting. In hard economic times it makes sense to make your own fun and this book is a great... Read more
Published 8 months ago by susan albright

5.0 out of 5 stars Craft your own community
It's so hard to find community these days, so why don't we "craft" it? That's exactly what this charming book teaches us to do. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Erin Lehane

5.0 out of 5 stars A sassy gift!
This book is funny, and it's full of great ideas and anecdotes. I am really quite pleased to own it!
Published 9 months ago by T. Broom

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