Hey Craftershockers — big news! We’ve scored a special deal just for you. Today through Monday, August 31st, you can get a copy of both Making Stuff: An Alternative Craft Book and Making Stuff for Kids for 50% off!

Making Stuff features over 50 projects from such crafty superstars as Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching, Rob Ryan, Made by Milla, Portland Super Crafty, The Texan Knitting Graffiti gang, and Knitta Please.

Projects include:
• Knit an i-Pod cover
• Fashion a purse from your old school-ties
• Stitch one piece of fabric into a stylish smock-dress
• Turn an old jumper into a cuddly toy
• Make a notebook out of record covers
• Fold beautiful origami fairy-lights
• Knit unwanted t-shirts into a bathmat or weave a placemat

“A treasure trove of tips for the industrious fashionista to customise and create unique clothing, accessories and home furnishings.” Glamour

Making Stuff for Kids features projects that crafty families can make including piñatas, felted puppets, mobiles, and a whole selection of Halloween costumes.

“Try this hip collection of ideas for all style conscious teens and tweenies. From pop art cards to knitted critters and cross-stitched door signs, the projects are fun and funky!” Quick & Crafty!

To order, simply send an email to our friend Jess at Black Dog Publishing with your delivery address and quoting ‘Craftershock Special’ as the subject of the email.