Eco Craft: Recycle Recraft Restyle [Hardcover]

Susan Wasinger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 3, 2009

Who knew taking care of the planet could look so good? Eco Craft shows how, with 30 truly beautiful home décor projects that elevate environmental consciousness to stylish new heights. Every idea is amazingly clever: who would ever have imagined that plastic six-pack can holders could become a chic Moorish-inspired filigree tri-fold screen? Or that glass baby food jars would make a charming candle chandelier? Every project features at least one beauty shot in a modern home setting, easy-to-follow instructions, and step-by-step color photos, while handy icons spotlight the key techniques, materials, and the estimated time to complete each project.

 

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

*Starred Review* So many so-called green books are littered with sage statistics and alarmist statements but contain little to no practical, everyday ecological ideas. Colorado-based designer and Natural Home editor Wasinger quietly promotes her own brand of sustainability, starting with the materials (recycled paper with agri-based ink) used to fashion her 30-item craft collection. Everything here is fresh in terms of style, dynamic, and fairly easy to complete, thanks to the step-by-step color photographs, well-labeled directions, and notes to ensure a quality finished product. Skills are not difficult to acquire, whether it is simple cutting and taping or carpentry. Plus, the designs are impressive: bamboo trays, an old-suitcase given new life in “tray jolie,”and a six-pack screen that separates rooms, among many other items. Finally, the layout not only complements the author’s eco-theme but also calls attention to the important elements of the different crafts to make. Doing good was never so satisfying. --Barbara Jacobs

Review

"Everything here is fresh ... Plus, the designs are impressive...the layout not only complements the author's eco-theme but also calls attention to the important elements of the different crafts to make. Doing good was never so satisfying." - "Booklist" [Starred Review] "" --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Lark Books (March 3, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600593437
• ISBN-13: 978-1600593437
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.6 x 10 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #532,333 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible and versatile--I will never look at "trash" the same way again! June 13, 2009

By Katherine Canuel

Format:Hardcover

I could not believe how cute and wonderful the projects were in this book. First of all, I fell in love with the screen which I thought was made from delicate, cut paper pieces. Then I absolutely ADORED the decorative bowls made from old paper pulp. I mean, how brilliant! I finally have a use for the beautiful scraps of paper left over from my scrapbooking which I just can't bear to get rid of!

And my jaw, if it was capable, would have literally hit the floor over the incredibly beautiful chandelier (YES, chandelier!) made from baby food jars and wire and old barrel hoops... I mean, it's enough to make me try to hunt down old barrel hoops and take a fan out of one of my rooms to make room for it!

I honestly couldn't believe how awesome each project was. I also feel like getting my hands on some bamboo now to make trays!!! What great drawer dividers in themselves, besides the cute paper mache ones she makes out of old takeout box lids...

I just have to stop writing now because I'd keep writing for forever and never get to making my hanging lamp out of a cut up milk carton...

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Eco Crafts! May 25, 2009

By Angi Wang

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

Great eco craft book to reuse the items that we all so often throw away!!!
My friends and I LOVE the tote bag made from Coffee Bags that aren't recyclable. We give them away to friends to use as reusable shopping bags !

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A winning presentation perfect for any crafter's collection June 17, 2009

By Midwest Book Review

Format:Hardcover

Over 30 green projects inspire crafters to turn 'trash' into stylish home accessories with ECO CRAFT, a survey of creative ideas, step-by-step photos, and environmentally conscious projects. From a cd-case towel rack that does double duty as a photo display to a tray made from a discarded suitcase and dresser handles, this is a winning presentation perfect for any crafter's collection.