The Craftster Guide to Nifty, Thrifty, and Kitschy Crafts: Fifty Fabulous Projects from the Fifties and Sixties

Forty fabulous, fun, and funky craft projects await readers in Leah Kramer's retro guide book to projects that were either found in 1950s and 60s craft books, or inspired by the style of the period. Transform a stray fitted glove into a dainty and original coin purse, turn a beautiful plastic toothbrush into a chic bracelet, or make an eye-popping apron from old, out-dated neckties. Other projects include a Coffee Urn Lamp, Beaded Fruit, Tailored Dickey, and Foil Animals. With delightful full-color photographs and helpful step-by-step directions.

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