Product Description

With the increasing popularity of eco-lifestyles, people are hungry for ideas to live more easily with the earth. Using "reduce, reuse, and recycle" as their mantra, the Salvage Studio ladies show how simple it is to have a green and comfortable daily life. The ideas and projects presented in their book use the most common of materials, items that people often throw away: tarnished silver plate, chipped china, Junior's old baby crib, a broken lamp, unread books, and more. The craft projects range from birdbaths and garden trellises to chandeliers, pillows, buffet servers, and jewelry, and suit a variety of decorating styles from modern to classic, rustic to romantic.

With a fresh eye, a bit of glue, and a sturdy power drill, the Salvage Studio trio shows that everyone has the capacity to be creative--they just need a nudge to get going. Their motto is, "If we can do it, you can do it." Additional smaller projects and advice on organizing and reducing excess are sprinkled throughout.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #145560 in Books
• Published on: 2008-10-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 200 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781594850790
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
"If you're seeking creative inspiration, or need a gift idea for that crafty person in your life, look no further than Salvage Studio of Seattle." --Shed Style

Review
"Everything old really is new again in the creative hands of three women at this Edmonds establishment."

About the Author
The Salvage Studio was founded in 2004 by three women--artist AMY DUNCAN, garden stylist BETH EVANS-RAMOS, and landscape designer LISA HILDERBRAND--who shared "a lust for rust." Based in Edmonds, Washington, it offers original home, garden, and gift objects transformed from recycled and reused remnants. Their mission is to design, produce, and educate people about "rescuing good junk," and thus reducing our collective imprint on

Customer Reviews

Wow! I love this book!
This book is fun to read, the projects look like a blast, and I am so inspired by the photos and all the authors' great suggestions for decorating inside and out, making guests feel special, and just making life more interesting. It's all I can do to not raid my mother's silver chest and start a fork-pendant necklace THIS INSTANT. The instructions seem easy to understand and complete, and I can see where these projects(those birdhouses!!!) will be great jumping off points for transforming cast-off bits into really cool art.

A "must have"!
From the simple to the sublime ... this book has it all! You won't find the "preachy" tone that we've come to hear so often from those who believe in repurpose, reusing, and recycling. Instead, you'll find yourself rethinking your idea of "junk". Lisa, Beth, and Amy (three women of a certain age, united in their "lust for rust) each write different chapters in the book, and the effect is that of a personal chat with a great girlfriend! The projects are manageable if you're a clutz, and very easy to execute if you have a minimum of hand-eye coordination. :-) Since I fall in the "klutz" category, I really appreciate the level of detail the gals provide. I'm lucky enough to live close enough to visit the Salvage Studio in person (they're located in Edmonds, WA -- just outside of Seattle), so I've seen the projects in the book "in real life". Do yourself a favor ... pick up a copy for yourself, and one as a gift for a friend!

A guide full of do-it-yourself projects for turning excess scrap into beautiful and functional crafts for home, yard, or garden
The Salvage Studio: Sustainable Home Comforts to Organize, Entertain, and Inspire is a guide full of do-it-yourself projects for turning excess scrap into beautiful and functional crafts for home, yard, or garden. From silverware hooks made of old serving utensils, to a birdbath crafted of a lampshade, to a trellis composed of disused golf clubs, these projects encourage both responsible recycling and artistic flair. Full-color photography showcases the many ideas for projects around the home, and the text offers additional tips to stimulate one's creativity and literally turn trash into treasures. Highly recommended.