Title: Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People
Author: Amy Sedaris
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Type: Non Fiction
Released: November 2, 2010
Length: 304 pp
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Sedaris points out, that “being poor is a wonderful motivation for being creative.” So, from Christmas ornaments made with marshmallows and nails to a tuna can lid baby chime, Sedaris asks us to take a lesson from those with less and be resourceful in our craft making — recycle and use objects in your house. Complete with colorful photos of Sedaris and friends in costume (a squaw, sullen teen and, of course, Jesus) and compromising positions, Simple Times promises to be a nice addition to your coffee table, alongside American Colonial Homes and A History of Western Art.
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