Retro Crafts

Get nostalgic with crafts that hark back to an era where do-it-yourself was par for the course and creative crafting reigned. Let Suzie Millions, the diva of domestic design, take your crafters on a whirlwind tour of the cute and unique projects that made the 50s and 60s such an inspiring time. This is the definitive guide to the fun and quirky world of retro crafts. It’s jam-packed with history and wonderful images from vintage pamphlets, collections, and flea market hunts. Everything memorable is included, from the ridiculous to the sublime, along with the lowdown on collecting, Junking 101, and creating a crafting group. Forty retro-inspired projects run the gamut from glitter frames and matchbox purses to bottlecap men and teacup ladies, plus lovable Plastic Flower Pixies; the Sparkling Sputnik and its desk-top compadre, the Beauty Orb; and the unforgettable Reinbeer. Variations and creative suggestions will keep readers inspired.

176 Pages