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I struck retro craft book gold with this 1978 number called Creative Crafts.

The projects certainly are… creative.

Thought you might like to take a look at some of my favourites, (click on photos to enlarge), in order from top photo to bottom:

– Described as a 'Matisse-inspired hand-appliqued dress', this is essentially a poncho made from a duvet. The model is walking along by a metropolitan river to keep it chic.

– These are giant chicken sculptures, covered in tiny sea shells.

– 'Joke' candles, featuring a wax ice-cream for tricking a child, a bundle of dynamite and a champagne bottle for a romantic night in.

– A fold-up deck chair with rich needlepoint work.

– A tapestry pig footstool.

– This one is a life-sized doll, named 'Layabout Larry.' Terrifying!

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10 responses to “70s gold”

  1. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    Classic! I can see you will be busy this winter…;-)

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  2. anissa Avatar

    Yikes, there are some classics in there! That embroidery deckchair is pretty special though. So many hours work to sit on! x

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  3. Mousy Brown Avatar

    Cool! Which one will you be trying first? Please tell me you’ll never be tempted to make layabout Larry, I agree he really is terrifying!

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  4. KarenLR Avatar

    Oh gosh, 1978 is the year I graduated from college…
    All of this looks scarily familiar.
    xo

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  5. Ginny Avatar

    Must show the Matisse coat to my daughter, as they have been studying him at school.

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  6. Margaret Avatar
    Margaret

    Some hilarious projects – which one will you be making?
    I must admit, I made a version of layabout Larry for my nieces over 20 years ago, but she was loved. Her name was Lucy and she had elastic on her hands and feet so she never missed a step as their dancing partner.

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  7. Anna Anderson Avatar

    We had that book when I was a kid and I spent HOURS looking though it. “Poncho made from a duvet” is hilarious. The book seems like it could be from a separate universe.
    Margaret, were “layabouts” popular in the 70s??

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  8. Julia Avatar
    Julia

    I had this book back in the day, the duvet coat is pretty unforgettable isn’t it!
    I am oceans away from you – in miles and years – but do enjoy your blog so much. So inspiring to see you wonderfully talented young women all over the world.
    Julia

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  9. tinyhappy Avatar

    thank you, julia!
    xx m

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  10. Alex MacPherson Avatar

    My Mum had this book, I loved it. I spent hours browsing through it 🙂

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