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

by Abby Pecoriello

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 concept proved to be such a hit that in the two and a half years since, she’s led hundreds of sold-out Crafty Mamas classes throughout New York City. Now, in this spirited, witty book, she provides the how-to for women to form their own Crafty Mamas groups, from learning the best ways to reach out to other new moms in the area, to the nuts-and-bolts of running the group: setting a budget, buying tools and supplies, choosing a venue, and more. Then come the projects—50 hip, no-sew craft ideas that are inexpensive and easy to make, and will delight moms and babies alike: “Light the Night” nightlight, No-Sew Swanky Blankies, The Poncherello, Photo Au Go Go Bracelets, Hip Purses, Insta-Bibs, Peek-a-Books, Photo Bragnets. Includes simple tutorials on using a glue gun, editing digital photos, how to decoupage, jewelry basics, and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761178842
Publisher:	Workman Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication date:	06/12/2008
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	263
File size:	28 MB
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About the Author

Abby Pecoriello is a mother of two, an avid crafter, and a freelance TV producer. She lives in New York City.

Table of Contents

Introduction:
When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Crafting: How Crafty Mamas began.

Chapter 1:
Those Who Coo Together, Glue Together: How to find or start a playgroup and then turn it into a Crafty Momfest.

Chapter 2:
Crafty Mama 101: Tricks, tips and techniques every Crafty Mama needs to know.

Chapter 3:
Make Room for Baby:  Furnish your nursery with 11 mama-made goods like no-sew fleece blankets, felt Pocket Books, and Little Hang-Ups for baby’s closet. 

Chapter 4:
In One End and Out the Other: You might not be able to make Junior eat or poop, but you can make an I Dream of Jeany Bib and a diaper Wipey Clutch—plus 8 more stylish essentials.

Chapter 5:
High Stylin’: Create one-of-a-kind Hasta la Ponchos, fleece hats, Bootie-licious booties, and to-dye-for clothes for your little munchkin—20 projects in all.

Chapter 6:
Bragging Rights: Brag about your little ragamuffin 8 different ways with bracelets, Brag Books, No-Time Frames, and more. You’ll never need to say a word!

Glossary:
Craftypedia: What’s what and where to buy. All the crafty ingredients, terms, and tools you need.