DIY, dammit! : a practical guide to curse-free crafting : featuring 35 tried and tested crafts anyone can make and everyone will love

comedian-turned-crafter, and creator of the popular web series DIY, Dammit!, shares what she's learned the hard way, in a full-color illustrated guide to DIY crafting that includes 35 projects -- including a dog bed, "Cutie Pie" pillows and a beer poncho -- as well as a helpful list of resources. --Publisher's description.;Why DIY? -- Why dammit? -- Quiz: what kind of crafter are you? -- Decorate- -- Navigating a craft: from idea to store to finished project -- Gift- -- Getting inspired -- Wear- -- What to do when DIY disaster strikes -- Entertain- -- The problem with perfection -- Organize- -- Basics/techniques -- What I've learned (from failing). Doing it yourself always seems so simple. Only 3 steps! Just 5 supplies! Less than 30 minutes! Yeah right. The truth is, craftin' ain't easy. But it also doesn't have to be an exasperating lesson in your own clumsiness. Joselyn Hughes knows the struggle. She's lived it. And now, with DIY, Dammit!, she offers up foolproof craftables that deliver maximum cute with minimal effort. There are easy-to-follow instructions and realistic shortcuts--because waiting for paint to dry is as boring as...well, you know. With Joselyn by your side you'll laugh, learn, and end up with handcrafted creations that will impress your friends, family, and strangers you accost on the street. She's already made all the mistakes, so you don't have to. What are you waiting for? DIY, Dammit! A comedian-turned-crafter, and creator of the popular web series DIY, Dammit!, shares what she's learned the hard way, in a full-color illustrated guide to DIY crafting that includes 35 projects -- including a dog bed, "Cutie Pie" pillows and a beer poncho -- as well as a helpful list of resources. --Publisher's description.