Tinkered Treasures

I really like this book! True, some cranky person said you can find the projects in many places on the internet but the author has made them her own and put them together in a single location and it's sooooo pretty to look through!The projects are all of a single style and feel - feminine and pretty and how fun to see them all together in the same publication. The book makes me happy to look through, it's pleasing to my eye and my heart.We are not only given the How To, but given an ingredient lists and clear step-by-step illustrations.There's even a useful and very thoughtfully shared page of suppliers in the back of the book and under the suppliers she lists what she bought from them so we can, too.I couldn't believe anyone could make something out of popsicle sticks that I would like. Turns out that I don't like them, I *love* them!Most, if not all of the projects could be made from what people have at home already with the exception of a very few things, and crafters will have all the decorative items already. Everything can be made without having to buy special tools.A pretty and perfect book to show us how to make every day functional items pretty :D

I love this book! I've seen Elyse's work before and fell in love with it several years ago when I saw her adorable little match boxes i....I think it was Romantic Homes. When I heard she had a book coming out, I pre-ordered back in November. In fact, I pre-ordered FIVE of them. I have a daughter, two granddaughters and four great grandchildren. We live across country from each other and I thought having something to work on together, even at a distance, would bring us closer. I packed up little starter boxes for the greatgrandchildren, adding to them as I found things in my sewing cottage. We even found acorn caps under one of our old oak trees! Now that we have our books, we are going to pick a day, each person picking their own project, and have show and tell the next day (If we can all get Skype hooked up!!).Once you've looked through Tinkered Treasures and seen how fun and easy these projects are, you will never look at household items again without first wondering if they'll be handy for a treasure! I need to start a "Save Me" box in the garage to save items in. Like that coffee can my hubby is getting ready to throw away.........Nooooooooo.

This is a good book for beginner crafters. Though there are some cute things in here, most of them were too juvenile for my tastes. I was hoping for some new and fresh ideas and these were nothing extraordinary. Not for me.

I bought this book for a friend who has always enjoyed making small, lovely things out of things she finds laying around the house. I am often the recipient of such gifts. This book has photos and directions for making things you might call shabby chic or cottage decor...lots of white and pale pinks, blues, and greens. The materials are simple things like matchboxes, cupcake liners, thread spools, paper doilies, ribbons, appliques, paint chips cards, ribbons, and pieces of pretty fabric.After looking through the book, I'm tempted to keep it myself and order another one for my friend. These little gifts would be perfect projects for my granddaughter and I to make together and give as gifts, and everything in the book would fit the decor in my house.The pictures are very large and pretty, and the instructions are easy to follow. Virtually anybody could make any project in the book...such as tiny dolls made from clothespins or spools, gift boxes made of matchboxes or mint tins, paper garland and tussie mussies, painted and decorated jars and cans. My friend is going to love this book!

I have been a fan of the author's blog for years. I was over the moon to see that she was writing a book filled with her beautiful ideas. I am all about repurposing and this book hits the nail on the head! Everything is written with step by step instructions and none of the projects cost a fortune to make! Perfect! You can create each item to any color scheme. Others have said there is too much pastel (which I happen to love) but if you dont, just change it up! This book is so inspiring and fun. I think it would be so much fun to pick a new project each week or month, invite friends over and have a craft party!! You cant go wrong with this book. The photography is just beautiful and the ideas unique and simple. In a nutshell, I love it!!!

Great book for the person who loves all thing Shabby!! Elyse gave it the perfect name "Tinkered Treasures" because it is perfect for the person that loves to tinker and for the person that loves their handmade treasures...it is a perfect fit for me (her book is kind of a mixture of the style Shabby Chic and Cathy Kidston style) and I happen to love both. I can't wait to get started tinkering...also if you love the book you will love her blog "Tinkered Treasures". Thanks Elyse!

TINKERED TREASURES brings to mind the metamorphose of the ugly little duckling into a beautiful swan. Under Elyse's magical touch a myriad of mundane items are given a new life and a new purpose with beautiful results. Where others see objects ready to be discarded Elyse sees potential. With pretty papers, bits of fabrics, ribbons, and much more, Elyse gently and lovingly transforms prosaic objects into little treasures. The beauty of her imaginative crafts belies their simplicity, affordability and versatility. Tinkered Treasures is THE must-have-perfect how-to book for anyone who loves to create, even if you are new to crafting. Once you get started you will be hooked. Recycling never looked so glorious.

This book is packed full of easy and quick ideas to make to add whimsy and beauty to your house. All crafts are quick and anyone could do the projects. A good beginners book or for someone looking for quick to do ideas.

Ordered this book on a whim and I'm so glad I did! Its full of really pretty projects using things that most of us have kicking round the house. All the projects look fun to make and not very complicated and would make lovely additions to your home or beautiful gifts to give. Ideas range from empty matchboxes covered in pretty paper to picture frames made out of 'lolly sticks' to glass jars painted on the inside and decorated on the outside. The hardest part will be deciding which to do first!!

I was very pleased with this book,its not only pretty to look at but contains great and simple ideas of how to transform every day objects into something unique and special..i have even saved my sons baby fruit jars to make the wire hanging jar idea featured in this book......cant praise this book enough!

This book is worth the money just for the pleasure of looking at it. However, the projects are very inspiring and make you want to begin right away with your own creations as well as copying Elyse's designs.

This is a great book for crafting without spending a fortune before you even start. Brilliant tips and hints for using the stuff you already have around the house. I have also found it invaluable as a starting point to go on and make my own projects using things it wouldn't have occurred to me to use before. Loved it!

Lovely book with some great and quirky ideas!