Book cover of Making Things: Finding Use, Meaning, and Satisfaction in Crafting Everyday Objects

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Sometimes you need an idea and inspiration more than a detailed project. Making Things is a celebration of the art and ritual of crafting by hand that encourages a practice in mindfulness, a celebration of skill, and a return to materiality.

Through easy-to-follow tutorials for approximately 100 projects that are…


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1 author picked Making Things as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

What a wonderful book this is! The photos and layout are gorgeous, and it's full of inspiring ideas to upcycle everyday items and materials into useful crafts. I love that the authors Erin and Rose have given clear directions but left room for you to do it your own way. The step-by-step photos give me so much confidence.

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