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The Joy of Junk
One person's trash is another's treasure, and this cache of creative ideas shows how to turn those flea market finds into savvy home decorating accent pieces. Features more than 45 fascinating and fun projects, including teacup gardens, guest baskets, window treatments, and fab furniture projects. Crafters of all skill levels can use several techniques, including painting and sewing, to transform their finds. Cheryl Fall, a highly experienced junk maiden, describes the thrill of the hunt, spelling out the differences among flea markets and tag, barn, garage, and estate sales and how to get the best value. She also explains how to go for the free stuff in "dumpster diving" escapades.
128 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2003
3 people want to read
About the author
Cheryl Fall
29 books2 followersCheryl Fall hosts the NeedleKnowle site and has been one of America's favorite needlework, craft and quilting designers since 1986. She has created designs for major companies including DMC, Coats & Clark, HTC, Zweigart, Pellon and others.
She is an active member of the Needlework and How-To Communities, has served as Guide for About.com's Needlepoint and Embroidery sites, and as the Social Media Liason for DMC Threads. Cheryl is a Life Member of EGA (Embroiderers' Guild of America).
In addition to over a dozen published book titles, Cheryl is also the author of several thousand articles for publication in craft and needlework magazines including Woman's Day, Country Living, Traditional Quilter, Crafts and many more. She has also hosted a nationally-distributed PBS Series called "The Creative Life," which featured over 78 episodes full of creative ideas.
She is an active member of the Needlework and How-To Communities, has served as Guide for About.com's Needlepoint and Embroidery sites, and as the Social Media Liason for DMC Threads. Cheryl is a Life Member of EGA (Embroiderers' Guild of America).
In addition to over a dozen published book titles, Cheryl is also the author of several thousand articles for publication in craft and needlework magazines including Woman's Day, Country Living, Traditional Quilter, Crafts and many more. She has also hosted a nationally-distributed PBS Series called "The Creative Life," which featured over 78 episodes full of creative ideas.
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October 27, 2011
This was a colorful and interesting book on where to find good stuff, how to use it for decorating, making gorgeous gifts, and tips on cleaning and restoration. It was fun to read and enjoy the many pictures, but no immediate useful ideas.
October 6, 2008
Not bad. I guess. Not great.
October 23, 2010
Very nice projects.
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