Hello Crafty!

You're invited to put your crafty talents to work on a new Pussycat Magazine book project for Sterling/Chapelle.

Old records, bowling trophies, glassware, wrecked furniture, abandoned toys and silverware. I’m sure you’ve seen piles of this kind of stuff at thrift stores, second hand stores, flea markets and yard sales. Well, it’s time to put on your crafty thinking cap and give these items a new life!

The editors of Pussycat Magazine.com are compiling a retro revamp craft book. It will show craftsters and hipsters the world over how to turn common second hand items into fabulous, hip new fashion accessories, furniture and home decor items .

If you know a way to turn a second-hand lamp into a showstopper, a bowling trophy into a fashion must-have or a worn out chair into a zebra print nightmare, we want you!

You’ll help make Retro Revamp the best brazen, glossy collection of innovative and off-the-wall ideas from the best professional and amateur crafters around.

It’s an excellent opportunity to strut your stuff.In exchange for your wonderful idea, of course, you’ll get shameless free promotion for your crafty business, super bragging rights and a fabulous fresh-off-the-press copy of the book, compliments of moi.

In addition to shameless promo on the Pussycat Magazine web site, a bio of you and your crafty business will appear in the book. This is a big part of the shameless promotion!

All you need to do is

A.) take a digital photo of the completed craft
B.) jot down the instructions and any tools or patterns needed to make it
C.) tell us a little bit about yourself and your crafty biz
D.) include your contact information, including your web address and email address

Then, email everything to denise@pussycatmagazine.com.

Or snail mail it to
332 Spring Street
Lancaster, OH 43130

The deadline is October 25, 2005.

You're also more than welcome to send us a line if you plan to participate, but aren't quite ready to send all of your project info.

Craft guidelines.
1. Your craft must be made from a common second hand item. You can incorporate new materials, but at the main focus is the innovative use of cast offs.

2. It must be reproducible, meaning a reasonably crafty person following your instructions will be able to make something similar.

3. Crafts for publication will be chosen on the basis of creativity, innovation, style, hip-factor, and level of skill needed to make it. The book will contain crafts for various skill levels. Submission of a craft does not automatically mean it will appear in the book, but we will keep you posted on the status of your craft.

4. We are looking for fun, innovative and creative home décor projects, as well as fashion accessory projects.

5. You are welcome and encouraged to submit more than one craft idea.

The book will include special sections outlining up to 10 ideas and variations for magnets, lamp and lampshades and clocks.

Happy crafting, and if you have any questions or need an extended deadline, just send us an email.