Crafty Mama: Makes 49 Fast, Fabulous, Foolproof (Baby & Toddler) Projects

by Abby Pecoriello

Book Overview

Marrying the new mother's need to connect and the community spirit of crafting--think reading groups, Stitch 'n Bitch knitting circles, and, of course, playgroups--is The Crafty Mamas , a unique idea in DIY and a full-color guide filled with baby-related projects, essential techniques, tips on how to form a group, wisdom, inspiration, and camaraderie. Abby Pecoriello launched the first-ever crafting club for new moms during her maternity leave. The...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761140220
• ISBN13: 9780761140221
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Workman Publishing
• Length: 263 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Creative Crafts Rocks!

This book is fantastic. I saw the author on the local news and she seemed brillant, crafty and fabulously fun. The ideas are easy to do and adorable. A great gift for mom and baby! an update: my 9 year old daughter and I just made a new twin fleece patchwork blanket from the book. It is adorable, she LOVES it, and we had fun making it together. (She also made 2 pillows for her bed). We also decorated a lamps with buttons and trim, per another craft project. My 7 year old son and I made 4 sports themed fleece no-sew pillows. It is very cool that the older kids can do these projects independently as well. Very easy to follow and great ideas. We are going to do picture frames next.

Great for an un-crafty mama like me!

I've already bought this book for two other friends because it makes a very uncrafty mama like me into an oohs and ahs mom around the neighborhood. I've got people asking where things are from and I'm proud to say "I made it!" Easy instructions, great crafts and a must have for any mom (or dad).

LOVE this book!

I just got my "Crafty Mama" book and I LOVE it! There are tons of totally simple, affordable "looks-like-I-spent-20-hours-and-a-zillion-dollars" (but I DIDN'T!) craft projects I can't wait to get started on. Plus the writing is hilarious, the instructions are crystal clear and the pictures are totally inspiring! This book is a MUST BUY for any grandma, mama or auntie of a toddler or baby!

Easy, fun crafts for those of us who aren't super crafty.

I love the projects in this book! I'm a novice (ok, terrible) crafter yet I was able to create these projects flawlessly and they turned out great... and I was able to make tons of great gifts (some for myself!) for super cheap. I definitely recommend this book.

You dont have to be a crafty Mama

I took a class with Abby, the author, which was phenomenal. Her creativity is AMAZING and her projects are unbelievably simple and fun to create, yet are extremely useful/practical and beautiful. I am so excited to buy the book and see what new and fabulous ideas she has come up with!