Flea Market Finds: Instant Ideas & Weekend Wonders [Paperback]

Matt Matthews (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2002

Finally, the ultimate answer to But what will I do with this? Turn second-hand treasures into artful, eclectic design elements with Flea Market Finds: Instant Ideas and Weekend Wonders, the first book in a new series by Leisure Arts. Garage sale enthusiasts, thrift store devotees, consignment shop regularsanyone who loves the thrill of the hunt will discover new ways to creatively transform random finds into todays popular shabby chic dcor. With very little effort and a variety of found items, these simple ideas and unusual approaches will help flea market aficionados define a style that conveys their unique personality and enhances every room in the house.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Leisure Arts, Inc. (January 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574862464
• ISBN-13: 978-1574862461
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #230,329 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #33 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Interior Design > Style
  • #84 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Interior Design > Decoration & Ornament

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wish I Had Thought of That, January 23, 2003

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eyelovemovies! "okannie61" (Indianapolis, IN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flea Market Finds: Instant Ideas & Weekend Wonders (Paperback)

I have to admit, I actually borrowed this book from the library first to see if it was worth purchasing and it definitely is!! Great ideas on fairly easy projects that I can't wait to try. I'm no Martha Stewart, but I think I could actually DO most of the projects in this book. Very inspirational and the projects actually look NICE, not like grade school crafts. I recommend it!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ideas, Ideas, Ideas, January 28, 2003

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Stuart A. Sandler (Tampa Bay area of Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flea Market Finds: Instant Ideas & Weekend Wonders (Paperback)

I found a few ideas to try that I never would have tried prior. Not everything is for everyone, but most should be able to pick out one or two projects that pay in themselves for the cost of the book. I would have, however, appreciated more step - wise pictures and having the instructions with the item, instead of in the back of the book.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Flea Market Finds: Instant Ideas & Weekend Wonders, January 21, 2003

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Apachewizard "apachewizard" (Pocatello, ID United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flea Market Finds: Instant Ideas & Weekend Wonders (Paperback)

On the positive side, the photographs are excellent. That's the only good news. This book does nothing but tell you how to make ... out of ... I'd return it if I could. The directions are sparse and usually say, use according to manufacturer's directions. Oh yea, I paid for that little tidbit. You have to be a moron not to have come up with anything in this publication.