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Hello Color
Say goodbye to dull décor and hello to color with 25 simple DIY projects with Rachel Mae Smith, the pink-haired proprietor of popular lifestyle blog The Crafted Life!
Liven up your apartment and make your home space vibrant with 25 simple and fun step-by-step home accessory projects--all doable in under 30 minutes!--like pop-tastic wall art, colorful coasters, and bold and bright dishes and mugs. No matter whether she's writing for her blog, snapping pictures for Instagram, or just living her life, Rachel Mae Smith is all about the simple joys of making by hand and bringing brightness to everything. And now, with a book full of delightful projects, Rachel's bringing her unique and cheerful style to home crafters and aspirational DIYers everywhere. Helpful sidebars suggest palettes for creating a perfect set of hues and share tips for picking the right color for every space. Plus ideas for perking up pillowcases, napkins, hangers, and other pre-fab necessities, tips for preserving color, how-tos on working with specific materials, ideas for entertaining, and--of course--a guide to shooting pictures!
Liven up your apartment and make your home space vibrant with 25 simple and fun step-by-step home accessory projects--all doable in under 30 minutes!--like pop-tastic wall art, colorful coasters, and bold and bright dishes and mugs. No matter whether she's writing for her blog, snapping pictures for Instagram, or just living her life, Rachel Mae Smith is all about the simple joys of making by hand and bringing brightness to everything. And now, with a book full of delightful projects, Rachel's bringing her unique and cheerful style to home crafters and aspirational DIYers everywhere. Helpful sidebars suggest palettes for creating a perfect set of hues and share tips for picking the right color for every space. Plus ideas for perking up pillowcases, napkins, hangers, and other pre-fab necessities, tips for preserving color, how-tos on working with specific materials, ideas for entertaining, and--of course--a guide to shooting pictures!
176 pages, Hardcover
Published March 20, 2018
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October 8, 2018
Although the subtitle included DIY, I was expecting bold color statements such as a brilliant striped wall rather than a tutorial on painting flowerpots (and trivets and acrylic trays and salt & pepper shakers), and instructions for making pom-poms and dip-dyed napkins. I took DIY decor to mean without a decorator, so I am really to blame for the misunderstanding. 2.5 stars
May 31, 2018
This was a fun book. I thought Smith offered a lot of good tips for working with color and, while I wouldn't want to do every craft in the book, I thought some of them looked really cute and easy.
I'd recommend this one!
I'd recommend this one!
August 18, 2019
A decent book with some simple ideas. I did not find the projects really impressive, but others may.
May 29, 2018
Hello, Rachel Mae Smith!
Thanks for the bright beautiful book with 25 ideas! As a graphic artist-designer – sometimes illustrator – I specialize in 2-dimensional art. Though I've always done quite well organizing and decorating my living spaces, I'm far from expert. Most interesting DIY projects I've seen in magazines are very complicated and /or very expensive; the few approachable ones always look amateurish and funky in photos, so imagine how they'd come out with a non-specialist like me Doing It Myself. Admittedly I ordered Hello Color so the color palettes could inspire me; I ordered the book anticipating even using one or more colorway as part of my own (or a client's) print or web design. Nothing prepared me for decorating options that look easy to do, that look good in your living space. i LOVE the chunky square book format, realistic step by step for each project, explanations of colors and and components of each project. Content organization into living room, dining room, kitchen and bedroom is more or less a serving suggestion, though doubtless a good place to begin.
Thanks for the bright beautiful book with 25 ideas! As a graphic artist-designer – sometimes illustrator – I specialize in 2-dimensional art. Though I've always done quite well organizing and decorating my living spaces, I'm far from expert. Most interesting DIY projects I've seen in magazines are very complicated and /or very expensive; the few approachable ones always look amateurish and funky in photos, so imagine how they'd come out with a non-specialist like me Doing It Myself. Admittedly I ordered Hello Color so the color palettes could inspire me; I ordered the book anticipating even using one or more colorway as part of my own (or a client's) print or web design. Nothing prepared me for decorating options that look easy to do, that look good in your living space. i LOVE the chunky square book format, realistic step by step for each project, explanations of colors and and components of each project. Content organization into living room, dining room, kitchen and bedroom is more or less a serving suggestion, though doubtless a good place to begin.
June 1, 2018
Hello Color is too simplistic for the average crafter. But still a cute book for ideas.
May 10, 2018
As you can probably tell from my blog's theme (Flavia the Bibliophile), I really like bright colours and white. I also like neutrals and white, but am definitely more likely to go for colourful and bright. So, it should some as no surprise that this book was perfect for someone like me! I love that this is a DIY book because I love to craft, and because with the DIYs included, you can make your house look colourful and bright without spending too much money! I'm actually itching to try out some of these projects ASAP (and wish I had my own place to do so ... but maybe soon!) I appreciated the aesthetic of this book as a whole, and how there was a clear and colourful picture provided for each projects that Smith included. There was also an introductory section that discussed some of the terms used in the book (as well as interior design in general), which I really appreciated.
I knew most of the terms already, but am sure that those who don't know the lingo would really benefit from that portion. The instructions are also straightforward and easy to follow, and all of the projects sounds like a lot of fun to begin with. A lot of them you can also customize to your tastes if they don't quite match the creator's tastes too! I appreciate how the book was sectioned off into projects based on room (i.e. living room, bedroom, etc.), and just how the book was sectioned off in general. And at the very end, I was happily surprised to find some tear-out art that you can frame right away! Overall, I definitely recommend this book to those who want to decorate their interiors to their own preference, and who love crafting and/or DIY projects!
I knew most of the terms already, but am sure that those who don't know the lingo would really benefit from that portion. The instructions are also straightforward and easy to follow, and all of the projects sounds like a lot of fun to begin with. A lot of them you can also customize to your tastes if they don't quite match the creator's tastes too! I appreciate how the book was sectioned off into projects based on room (i.e. living room, bedroom, etc.), and just how the book was sectioned off in general. And at the very end, I was happily surprised to find some tear-out art that you can frame right away! Overall, I definitely recommend this book to those who want to decorate their interiors to their own preference, and who love crafting and/or DIY projects!
February 15, 2018
This book grabbed me when I saw the cover. I was not disappointed, this book is full of colorful design information and great projects and decorating ideas. The introduction lists and explains color terms and basic color schemes. It explains how to create a color scheme and how to shop for colorful décor.
The book is then divided in chapters by rooms (eg The Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, and Bedroom). The book has colorful illustrated instructions for each project. Projects vary from painting, paper and decoupage, washi tape, yarn, and fabric. The projects are really cute and would add a touch of color to any space. I am excited to try some of the projects listed in this book.
This book would be perfect for college dorm room ideas, first apartments, and creative and thrifty people.
I received my copy through a goodreads Giveaway in exchange for an honest review.
The book is then divided in chapters by rooms (eg The Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, and Bedroom). The book has colorful illustrated instructions for each project. Projects vary from painting, paper and decoupage, washi tape, yarn, and fabric. The projects are really cute and would add a touch of color to any space. I am excited to try some of the projects listed in this book.
This book would be perfect for college dorm room ideas, first apartments, and creative and thrifty people.
I received my copy through a goodreads Giveaway in exchange for an honest review.
August 9, 2019
This book was a really cute guide for those looking to do some DIY colorful projects to decorate your home! There are a few ideas in here I'll be using, but this book is definitely not very apartment friendly. I don't have the space/need for decorative napkins, open storage, and a big alcohol cart. Never mind all the space I'd need to store all the craft supplies! I'll have to re-look at this once I have more space and settle down in a more permanent residence.
July 11, 2020
This was a nice book that had some cute projects in it but most of it was stuff better suited for Pinterest versus a book. There wasn’t anything in the book that would justify it being a book instead of blog posts or, again, pins on Pinterest.
I enjoyed what I looked at enough to check out the authors blog and instagram and appreciate the projects she came up with. I love that she loves color so much, we need more color in the world.
I enjoyed what I looked at enough to check out the authors blog and instagram and appreciate the projects she came up with. I love that she loves color so much, we need more color in the world.
June 21, 2022
It had many DIY projects, but most of them felt like art projects I did in middle school. I guess I have seen too many Instagram posts by DIYers which look like professional interior designers had over seen them.
So yep, this book was a bit of a let down for me. I expected more.
However, I loaned the book to my friend's college age daughter and she said it sparked some creativity in decorating her apartment.
So yep, this book was a bit of a let down for me. I expected more.
However, I loaned the book to my friend's college age daughter and she said it sparked some creativity in decorating her apartment.
May 29, 2018
I won this book as a goodreads giveaway! This book was definitely full of color! Gave lots of ideas; however, I am not sure how functional they are. I would be worried that the paint would wash off on the kitchen products. My favorite was the planter idea...I hope to plant some herbs using this project concept. For DIYers and those with a creative side, this book is worth browsing through.
June 9, 2019
Such a thick book with an inviting cover with so little actual decor ideas inside - such a major disappointment! Mostly many small, easy craft projects (painting pots/trivets/salt & pepper shakers/chairs/mirrors, gluing pom-poms/rhinestones/coasters - after painting them, of course...) but not anything new and certainly nothing clever.
February 8, 2018
Full of fun and easy to follow DIY color hacks. I struggle with decorating so much but I absolutely love color. This book shows me ideas that I never would have thought of on my own. If you're a fan of DIY or crafting, this is definitely for you.
March 1, 2018
I won this book in a Goodreads giveway. I thought it would be more color design oriented but it is still a great book. There are some good DIY art projects for inexpensive art for your walls as well as some good DIY arts and craft type projects that would be great to do with children.
January 2, 2019
There were so many good ideas in here that ranged from easily incorporated to a little bit intense. There are some good tips in here about yhe color wheel and listening to your personal style. I am really looking forward to doing some of these!
February 1, 2018
Looking forward to reading this book! Review to be revised when completed.
February 26, 2018
Shared with my daughter. She and my granddaughters are having fun with the craft projects included.
I received this book free from Goodreads First Reads.
I received this book free from Goodreads First Reads.
August 6, 2018
Fine, pretty picture, some good ideas
December 9, 2018
This is a very colorful book. This is crafts for your home.
December 14, 2018
Great pictures and some fun ideas for interior design.
December 30, 2018
Most of the projects are simple and not things I'd do, but the book overall is very comprehensive and a good resource.
January 3, 2019
Extremely inspiring. Rachel Mae Smith GETS ME in all my chromophiliac ways.
March 28, 2019
Not my cup of tea. This book seems tacky and written for the likes of an adolescent teen stuck in an ikea and a craft store.
May 29, 2019
I enjoyed this book simply because of the beautiful colors. The DIY info was just “eh”. I don’t really need help or instructions on how to paint flower pots or dye napkins and so forth...
August 12, 2019
Basic
Fun to look through, but none of the projects impressed me enough for me to think about trying one. Helpful info about choosing colors, but nothing new here.
Fun to look through, but none of the projects impressed me enough for me to think about trying one. Helpful info about choosing colors, but nothing new here.
January 4, 2020
I’d add this one to my bookshelf because it’s colorful and fun.
April 21, 2021
I feel like I’ve looked at this one before. I craved this much color maybe ten years ago, but these days I’m more into gray than rainbow pompoms.
December 27, 2022
Colorful and charming craft ideas. The information about color was helpful and very foundational. I was hoping for a bit more but that's okay.
March 6, 2022
Was not a good fit for me. I loved the colors, but the crafts were nothing i wanted to make
August 15, 2018
Desde que vi este libro en amazon me llamo mucho la atención. He seguido a Rachel y su blog desde hace ya un tiempo y siempre me encanta apreciar los DIY y sus fotos en general. Tiene tanto colorido que me parece muy divertido.
En esta ocasión les traigo una reseña de este bonito ejemplar que se, me va a traer muy buenos ratos cuando ponga en practica los proyectos que contiene.
El libro se divide en capítulos por "cuartos" (por ejemplo, la sala de estar, el comedor, la cocina y el dormitorio). El libro tiene coloridas instrucciones ilustradas para cada proyecto. Los proyectos varían desde pintura, papel, cinta washi, hilo y tela. Los proyectos son realmente lindos y agregarían un toque de color a cualquier espacio.
Me encanta que este es un libro de manualidades/bricolaje porque me encanta dibujar, y porque con los DIY incluidos, puedes hacer que tu casa luzca colorida y brillante sin gastar demasiado dinero. Estoy realmente ansioso por probar algunos de estos proyectos lo antes posible. Aprecié la estética de este libro como un todo, y cómo había un claro y imagen colorida proporcionada para cada proyecto que Smith incluyó. También hubo una sección introductoria que discutió algunos de los términos utilizados en el libro (así como el diseño de interiores en general), que realmente aprecié.
Ya sabía la mayoría de los términos, pero estoy seguro de que aquellos que no conocen la jerga se beneficiarían mucho de esa parte.
Las instrucciones también son sencillas y fáciles de seguir, y todos los proyectos parecen muy divertidos para empezar. Muchos de ellos también pueden personalizarse a su gusto si no coinciden exactamente con los gustos del creador. Aprecio cómo se dividió el libro en proyectos basados en la sala (es decir, la sala de estar, el dormitorio, etc.) y cómo se seccionó el libro en general.
En la parte posterior del libro, Rachel reunió a algunos de sus ilustradores y diseñadores favoritos para crear obras de arte originales solo para el libro. Y lo mejor de todo es que estas páginas están perforadas, por lo que puedes cortar tus favoritas y tener arte de pared instantáneo.
¡Me encanto este libro! De principio a fin, cada fotografía está perfectamente diseñada y filmada, proporcionando toneladas de inspiración para el hogar y el color. Me encanta cómo cada uno de los proyectos de este libro es fácil de hacer, ideal para el aficionado ocasional al bricolaje o para alguien que quizás no se considere superdotado.
En general, definitivamente recomiendo este libro a aquellos que desean decorar sus interiores según sus propias preferencias, y que aman los proyectos manualidades y / o bricolaje.
Gracias a Quirk Books por el ejemplar.
En esta ocasión les traigo una reseña de este bonito ejemplar que se, me va a traer muy buenos ratos cuando ponga en practica los proyectos que contiene.
El libro se divide en capítulos por "cuartos" (por ejemplo, la sala de estar, el comedor, la cocina y el dormitorio). El libro tiene coloridas instrucciones ilustradas para cada proyecto. Los proyectos varían desde pintura, papel, cinta washi, hilo y tela. Los proyectos son realmente lindos y agregarían un toque de color a cualquier espacio.
Me encanta que este es un libro de manualidades/bricolaje porque me encanta dibujar, y porque con los DIY incluidos, puedes hacer que tu casa luzca colorida y brillante sin gastar demasiado dinero. Estoy realmente ansioso por probar algunos de estos proyectos lo antes posible. Aprecié la estética de este libro como un todo, y cómo había un claro y imagen colorida proporcionada para cada proyecto que Smith incluyó. También hubo una sección introductoria que discutió algunos de los términos utilizados en el libro (así como el diseño de interiores en general), que realmente aprecié.
Ya sabía la mayoría de los términos, pero estoy seguro de que aquellos que no conocen la jerga se beneficiarían mucho de esa parte.
Las instrucciones también son sencillas y fáciles de seguir, y todos los proyectos parecen muy divertidos para empezar. Muchos de ellos también pueden personalizarse a su gusto si no coinciden exactamente con los gustos del creador. Aprecio cómo se dividió el libro en proyectos basados en la sala (es decir, la sala de estar, el dormitorio, etc.) y cómo se seccionó el libro en general.
En la parte posterior del libro, Rachel reunió a algunos de sus ilustradores y diseñadores favoritos para crear obras de arte originales solo para el libro. Y lo mejor de todo es que estas páginas están perforadas, por lo que puedes cortar tus favoritas y tener arte de pared instantáneo.
¡Me encanto este libro! De principio a fin, cada fotografía está perfectamente diseñada y filmada, proporcionando toneladas de inspiración para el hogar y el color. Me encanta cómo cada uno de los proyectos de este libro es fácil de hacer, ideal para el aficionado ocasional al bricolaje o para alguien que quizás no se considere superdotado.
En general, definitivamente recomiendo este libro a aquellos que desean decorar sus interiores según sus propias preferencias, y que aman los proyectos manualidades y / o bricolaje.
Gracias a Quirk Books por el ejemplar.
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