Crafternoon: A Guide to Getting Artsy and Crafty with Your Friends All Year Long

This could have been much more helpful. Some people have said they liked Madden's "breezy" style. I found it cluttered, distracting and annoying. Next, while I think some of her suggestions are helpful about organizing and creating safe space for crafters to explore their c This could have been much more helpful. Next, while I think some of her suggestions are helpful about organizing and creating safe space for crafters to explore their creativity, her actual craft ideas are not that stunningly great. May 29, Lenore rated it it was ok.

I decided that I would probably do better with a specialized get together, like a "knittereve. Jun 04, Kandice rated it it was ok Shelves: I love crafting and get-togethers, so a Crafternoon would be the perfect way to spend an afternoon. Sadly, the contents were disappointing.

Crafternoon: A Guide to Getting Artsy and Crafty with Your Friends All Year Long

I think it read more like a blog. It can be overwhelming wondering what to do with all these projects. How long should I keep this?

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Where should I store it? They are a collage of junk -- Crappernoon! However, if you are interested in experimenting with different crafts, mediums etc, then you might like some of the ideas that Madden suggests. If quilted earrings and puffy-painted skivvies are your thing, than this book is right up your alley.

Jan 16, Laura rated it really liked it Shelves: LOVE the idea of a crafternoon. The book had a variety of crafting ideas - not too many that I'd want to do or that were skill-set specific knitting, knot tying, flower arranging, etc. But, I think she gives you a jumpstart into creating your own, personalized crafternoon.

Crafternoon is all about being aruond friends who support your work, who encourage your growing LOVE the idea of a crafternoon.

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Crafternoon is all about being aruond friends who support your work, who encourage your growing craftiness, and who inspire and get inspired by you. It's all about getting pleasure out of the process as much as the product. It's about making room for the input of other crafters and allowing yourself to be open to new ideas. It's about the contentment you feel when you are surrounded by happily crafting friends, friends who can see the beauty in imperfection, the pleasure of happy mistakes.

Aug 27, Tara Carpenter rated it did not like it Shelves: I mean no disrespect to Madden, but I was not interested in the content of this book at all. And naturally my likes do not trump hers, but it means I didn't enjoy the book at all. I would describe I mean no disrespect to Madden, but I was not interested in the content of this book at all. I would describe her style as more kitschy and retro than mine.

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But maybe I don't even know how to describe it. Oct 03, T. Finley rated it liked it Shelves: This book gives readers the basics for a number of different types of craft projects. However when I say 'the basics' I mean just that. If you're looking for a book that will teach you how to do certain crafts, you will need to find additional sources dedicated to the specific crafts you're interested in. If on the other hand you'd like to know how to throw a great crafting party, then this is the book for you.

Did I like it? Would I reread it? Would I recommend it? I would recommend th This book gives readers the basics for a number of different types of craft projects. How do guests usually respond to their time at Crafternoons? People have an overwhelmingly positive response to Crafternoon. They leave happy and inspired. The experience is really gratifying. You can start out by throwing one to see how it goes, and even then you can just throw them whenever you feel like throwing them.

And that way you get to experience new craft environments each time! How do you maintain playful crafting time in your busy work schedule? You just have to make time. It can be very hard, and believe me, there have been periods when I thought I would never have time to host another Crafternoon. But important things like crafting and spending time with those you love — you just have to set aside time for that. How would you describe your philosophy on living a creative, independent life vs.

I firmly believe that we humans must express ourselves to feel whole and happy. As long as you prioritize your creativity and community, you can live a creative life. My mom is the reason why I craft. She is an incredibly creative person, and, obviously, an incredibly crafty person. As for how the relationship affects how I craft? I also try to impart that feeling to my Crafternooners — nothing is wrong at Crafternoon. Oh, and glue sticks. I love a good glue stick.

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