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Book Review: Just For Fun

February 9, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

Just For Fun , 20 Handmade Projects to Stitch, Knit and Craft, is a delightful little craft book that brings together an inspiring collection of bright and modern projects. Projects include soaps, softies, socks, and bags. This book is perfect for those that like to dabble in a range of crafts. Techniques used include: sewing, knitting, papercraft, felt making, and soap making.

Projects are aimed at the beginner crafter, with lots of fun projects, many of which would be suitable to make as gifts. The book would make a great gift for a creative teen or anyone who loves to craft.

The book includes a helpful section on basic techniques. It also includes templates for the designs, most of which are the actual size, although some do need to be enlarged.

Some of our favourite projects from the book include:

Neapolitan Soap Pops

iPod Sweater

Button Baby Dolls

Details:
Format:                  Hardback, 128 pages
Release Date:       30 September 2011
Publisher:              David and Charles
ISBN:                    1446300692



The book is available in Australia from Booktopia, Fishpond and Can Do Books

Disclaimer: Please note that we are not paid to write book reviews but we do receive a review copy of the book from distributors/publishers. We are affiliates of Booktopia and Fishpond.


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Comments

  1. Thimbleanna says

    February 9, 2012 at 9:02 pm

    That looks like a fun book Lisa — thanks for a great review! I love that little ipod sweater — it’s really cute.

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  2. Nat @ dear little house says

    February 9, 2012 at 10:55 pm

    Looks like a cute book 🙂

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  3. Sara says

    February 10, 2012 at 5:34 am

    Hello!

    Love it a lot, specially the Neapolitan Soap Pops it’s on my birthday list!
    I think that people really are turning more and more to crafty projects so this book seems diversed and full of great ideas.

    Reply
  4. Suki says

    February 10, 2012 at 6:12 am

    Oh dear, I think you just added another one to my long list of craft books I crave!! 😉

    Reply
  5. ~Niki~ says

    February 10, 2012 at 6:14 am

    those soap pops look good enough to eat! the button dolls are adorable. i have a giveaway going on at my butternut street blog.
    i don’t have many entries if you wanna come check it out. fabric! lol. have a great friday.

    Reply
  6. em's scrapbag says

    February 10, 2012 at 7:33 am

    Looks like a very fun book!

    Reply

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