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Matt Maranian is a bestselling writer, designer, and bon vivant whose books include PAD: The Guide to Ultra Living and PAD Parties: The Guide to Ultra-Entertainment (both by Chronicle Books). He lives in New England.
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Portrait Window
Honor your peeps by turning a salvaged window into a montage of friends.
From
CRAFT:
10: Celebrate! page 86
Vintage Book Stash
Repurpose library discards to create a concealed cache that's fit for a small-time jewel thief.
From
CRAFT:
09: Crafting Green page 90
Against the Grain
Natalie Trujillo makes beautiful wooden jewelry from scraps.
In
Handmade
from
CRAFT:
07: Shoes page 21
Kona Kai Jewelry Stand
Build an easy-access rack for the jewels you wear most.
In
DIY: Adorn It
from
CRAFT:
07: Shoes page 112
Hanging Votive Globes
Add some moody light to the dark spots in your life with these hanging votives.
In
Quick Craft
from
CRAFT:
07: Shoes page 146
Camp Lamp Chandelier
Turn on the light with reclaimed, electrified kerosene lanterns.
From
CRAFT:
06: Play page 76
Curio Case
Build a glass table that will turn knickknacks into exotic relics.
In
DIY: Build It
from
CRAFT:
06: Play page 91
Optical Delusional Mirror
Create trippy op-art images that change depending on where you stand.
From
CRAFT:
05: Paper page 90
Head Case
Create a place to rest your favorite sunglasses and hat.
In
Quick Craft
from
CRAFT:
05: Paper page 131
Joss Paper Stacking Trays
Some cheap building materials and a quick trip to Chinatown are all you need to do a little mess management with some tabletop exotica.
In
Quick Craft
from
CRAFT:
04: Costumes page 44
Beach Ball Bench
Upholster and assemble a modern vinyl seat.
In
DIY: Furnish It
from
CRAFT:
04: Costumes page 115
Lamp With a Thousand Eyes
Make an exotic lamp using food containers and scan-worthy eyes.
From
CRAFT:
03: Japanese Influence page 90
70s Tie-Upholstered Switch Plate
A polyester classic, the ultra-wide, double-thick necktie of the 70s never came back in style like it should've. Nevertheless, you can still pay homage to one of the Me Decade's most garish moments in men's fashion with this upholstered switch plate.
In
Quick Craft
from
CRAFT:
01: Craft Premiere page 38
Ant Farm Room Divider
Divide and enhance your space with carpentry and computer skills.
From
CRAFT:
01: Craft Premiere page 86
Raw But Refined
Homespun framing using plywood and plexiglass.
In
DIY: Hang It
from
CRAFT:
01: Craft Premiere page 139
Toolbox
The best tools, software, gadgets, books, magazines, and websites.
In
Toolbox
from MAKE:
03: Cars and Halloween page 172
Photographer for these Magazine Articles
Portrait Window
Honor your peeps by turning a salvaged window into a montage of friends.
From
CRAFT:
10: Celebrate! page 86
Vintage Book Stash
Repurpose library discards to create a concealed cache that's fit for a small-time jewel thief.
From
CRAFT:
09: Crafting Green page 90
Hanging Votive Globes
Add some moody light to the dark spots in your life with these hanging votives.
In
Quick Craft
from
CRAFT:
07: Shoes page 146
Camp Lamp Chandelier
Turn on the light with reclaimed, electrified kerosene lanterns.
From
CRAFT:
06: Play page 76
Curio Case
Build a glass table that will turn knickknacks into exotic relics.
In
DIY: Build It
from
CRAFT:
06: Play page 91
Optical Delusional Mirror
Create trippy op-art images that change depending on where you stand.
From
CRAFT:
05: Paper page 90
Head Case
Create a place to rest your favorite sunglasses and hat.
In
Quick Craft
from
CRAFT:
05: Paper page 131
Joss Paper Stacking Trays
Some cheap building materials and a quick trip to Chinatown are all you need to do a little mess management with some tabletop exotica.
In
Quick Craft
from
CRAFT:
04: Costumes page 44
Beach Ball Bench
Upholster and assemble a modern vinyl seat.
In
DIY: Furnish It
from
CRAFT:
04: Costumes page 115
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