Trash to Treasure: The Year's Best Creative Crafts

by Van Wagner Childs, Anne; Leisure Arts; Leisure Arts, Inc.

• ISBN13: 9781574862157
• ISBN10: 1574862154
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-04-01
• Publisher: Leisure Arts

Summary

With tips on how to transform things that may be ordinarily discarded, this book includes material lists, full-size patterns, and step-by-step instructions for projects to make unique decorations and gifts. Full-color photos.

Table of Contents

Second changes	6	(22)
Kitchen Caddy	8	(2)
Chest Kitchen Cart
Child's ``Busy-Center''	10	(2)
Child's Desk and Chair
Coffee-Time Bench	12	(1)
Coffee Table Bench
Rustic Paper Partition	13	(1)
Folding Screen Room Divider
Fence-Picket Coat Rack	14	(2)
Fence-Picket Coat Rack
Eye-Catching End Table	16	(2)
Piano Bench End Table
Child's Art Center	18	(1)
Chalkboard Table and Chair
Bench Seating	19	(1)
Chair Bench
Windowpane Coffee Table	20	(2)
Window Coffee Table
Cottage Shutter Table	22	(1)
Shutter Table
Shadow Box Table	23	(1)
Shadow Box Table
Old-Style Settee	24	(2)
Headboard Settee
A Refreshing Change	26	(2)
Bathroom Organizer
creative touches	28	(62)
Creative Clothespin Frame	30	(2)
Clothespin Frame
Appealing Plate Rack	32	(1)
Plate Rack
``Sew'' Fun Notes	33	(1)
Stationary Drawer Tote
Corrugated Floor Lamp	34	(2)
Coffee Can Floor Lamp
Cork-Popper's Message Board	36	(1)
Cork Bulletin Board
Mailbox Wastebasket	37	(1)
Mailbox Trash Can
Perky Lamp	38	(2)
Percolator Lamp
Belted Footstool	40	(1)
Belted Footstool
``Key To My Heart'' Frame	41	(1)
Key To My Heart Frame
Picture-Perfect Software	42	(2)
Computer Monitor Cover
Notable CD Holder	44	(1)
Shoebox CD Holder
Time In The Balance	45	(1)
Scale Clock
Dapper Drawer Ottoman	46	(2)
Drawer Ottoman
Old-Fashioned Flair	48	(1)
Doorknob Hanging Rack
Grapevine Notebox	49	(1)
Designer Mailbox
Gas Can Lamp	50	(2)
Gas Can Lamp
Sensational Serving Tray	52	(1)
Three-Tier Server
Bathing Beauties	53	(1)
Bath Oil Bottles
Mosaic Masterpiece	54	(2)
Eggshell Mosaic
Flashy Photo Tree	56	(1)
Camera Photo Tree
Beaded Bedazzlers	57	(1)
Beaded Jars
Cookbook Stand	58	(2)
Book Stand
Decoupaged Bird Plaques	60	(1)
Bird Plaques
``Fan'' Club Photo Screen	61	(1)
Fan Blade Photo Display
Chef's Gadget Lamp	62	(2)
Kitchen Lamp
Distinctive Messages	64	(1)
Framed Corkboard
Global Lamp	65	(1)
Globe Lampshade
Postal Pockets	66	(2)
Mail Holder
Hot News Board	68	(1)
Cookie Sheet Memo Holder
Ladybug Tricycle	69	(1)
Painted Tricycle
Cozy Cabin	70	(2)
Lighted Cabin
Corrugated Frames	72	(1)
Corrugated Cardboard Frames
Pretty Candle Platter	73	(1)
Dried Flower Candle Dish
Pillowcase Hang-up	74	(2)
Closet Organizer
Bread Box Organizer	76	(1)
Bread Box Organizer
Seaside Treasure Box	77	(1)
Shadow Box Frame
The Latest Buzz	78	(2)
Cabinet Door Message Center
Timeworn Fruit Tray	80	(1)
Weathered Fruit
Stacked-Up Cake Stand	81	(1)
Cake Stand
Straw Mat Makeovers	82	(2)
Straw Ensemble
Nostalgic Magazine Rack	84	(1)
Magazine Rack
Spicy Jewelry Rack	85	(1)
Spice Rack Jewelry Organizer
``Tea-Lightful'' Lamp	86	(2)
Teapot Lamp
Page-Turning Prints	88	(1)
Children's Book Framed Print
``Can-Did'' Frame	89	(1)
Beverage Can Frame
soft and simple	90	(26)
Shirt-Patch Wrap	92	(2)
Shirt Patchwork Quilt
Simple Sachets	94	(2)
Sachets
Good-Night Sachets	96	(1)
Nightie Sachet Bags
``Well-Suited'' Frame	97	(1)
Men's Suit Collage
Graceful Chair Covers	98	(2)
Chair Covers
Prom-Dress Pillows	100	(2)
Prom-Dress Pillows
Hankie Table Topper	102	(1)
Hankie Table Topper
Place Mats Underfoot!	103	(1)
Place Mat Throw Rug
Country Garden Cushion	104	(2)
Sock Applique Pillow
Baby's Keepsake Quilt	106	(2)
Baby's Wall Quilt
Comfy Chenille Cushion	108	(1)
Chenille Pillow
Scalloped Shelf Edging	109	(1)
Shelf Edging
Patchwork Pillows	110	(2)
Canvas Bag Pillows
Vintage Doily Pillow	112	(2)
Vintage Doily Pillow
Drapery Table Mats	114	(1)
Drapery Place Mats
Shirt-Pocket Organizer	115	(1)
Shirt-Pocket Wall Hanging
a fresh approach	116	(30)
Rock-A-Bye Flower Bed	118	(2)
Doll Cradle Planter
Butterfly ``De-Lights''	120	(1)
Butterfly Patio Lights
Perky Plant Hang-Ups	121	(1)
Coffee Can Plant Holders
Chill Out	122	(1)
Patio Ice Bucket
Lovely Illumination	123	(1)
Brick Votive Holder
Candlelight Dining	124	(1)
Chicken Feeder Candleholder
Sporty Garden Sculptures	125	(1)
Concrete Garden Ornaments
Dancing Dragonfly	126	(1)
Copper Dragonfly
Gazing Globe	127	(1)
Gazing Globe
Tiered Terra-Cotta	128	(1)
Tiered Planter
Fluttering Fancies	129	(1)
Flowerpot Windsocks
Terra-Cotta Candleholder	130	(1)
Terra-cotta Candleholder
Stenciled Settings	131	(1)
Stenciled Table Topper
Floating Candlelight	132	(1)
Floating Candleholder
Candlelight Towers	133	(1)
Drinking-Glass Candleholders
Garden Elegance	134	(1)
Plant Pedestal
``Invisible'' Planter	135	(1)
Tomato Cage Planter
Fence-Rail Flag	136	(1)
Fence Post Flag
Garden Candle Shield	137	(1)
Shielded Candleholder
Chairback Planter	138	(1)
Ladder-Back Chair Planter
Great Serving Crate	139	(1)
Soda Crate Serving Tray
Canister Topiary	140	(1)
Coffee Can Topiary
Dresser-Drawer Planter	141	(1)
Drawer Planter
Percolated Posy	142	(2)
Percolated Posy
Garden Beauties	144	(2)
Garden Gate and Bench
Patterns	146	(10)
General Instructions	156	(4)
Credits	160