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Giveaway-Eavesdropper: Overheard on the Streets

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Giveaway-Eavesdropper: Overheard on the Streets

Leave a comment in today’s post by January 15th, 2016 and you are in the running for this awesomely funny and artistic book.

Open to U.S. Residents only please.

This is not a craft book but if you are into HAND LETTERING I bet you will love it as much as I do for the way the quotes are written. Pop on over to my review on Amazon to see a little flip through the book.

Walk around New York, and you’ll hear the most incredible things—at least that’s what art director Mete Erdogan discovered. So Erdogan took these funny, outrageous, and embarrassing snippets—which he overheard on the street, in stores, in elevators, everywhere—and turned them into unique illustrated pieces that instantly became an Instagram sensation. Here’s a collection of 100 favorites from his 365-day project (which consisted of a drawing a day) that will leave readers laughing . . . and scratching their heads.

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Comments

  2. What a great combo (quotes and hand lettering) for a book! And eavesdropping is one of my favorite things!

  7. What an incredible give-away! I’ve heard SO many great things about this fabulous book … can’t wait to add it to my collection! Thanks a bunch for the chance to win it CraftGossip!

  10. This sounds very intriguing! I used to
    live in NY, and it was amazing what
    was seen and heard on the streets…

  11. I enjoy reading books that are a little off the beaten path, so to speak. My Husband also says that I have a “warped” sense of humor, so this book should be right up my alley!! To have the drawings in the book are an added plus!! Thank you for the chance at winning it, and have a great 2016!!!

  12. Hi, Happy New Year. This book is so funny and different I would love to have it. It would make a great coffee table book. I love going to the mall and just listen to what people are saying some of the things I hear are funny but some are sad. I also like hand lettering. Thanks for a chance.

  16. “Well, I never!!!”…..what grams used to say if she overheard people talking be it on the streets, stores, family get together a or even church!!! I’d love to win this amazing book!

  17. I am always on the look-out for the newest, most creative books. Looks like this one would be a hit!

  23. I would love to have this book. I love hand lettering and have been keeping journals with quotes for years.

Have you read?

35 Rolled Magazine Crafts -You’ll Never Throw Away a Magazine Again

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You know that one drawer? The one stuffed with old magazines you swore you’d read again someday? Yeah, I had one too. Mine was a jumbled pile of home décor issues, a few random cooking magazines, and—don’t judge—some celebrity gossip ones from 2011 (I was emotionally invested, okay?). But here’s the thing… instead of tossing them all into the recycling bin, I discovered a whole new world of DIY that completely changed the way I looked at those glossy pages.

Rolled magazine crafts are the ultimate combo of relaxing, colorful, and oh-so-satisfying. It’s the kind of project that starts with “I’ll just roll a few pages” and ends with you surrounded by a vase, a bowl, three coasters, and plans to make a full-blown wall installation. There’s something magical about taking something destined for the trash and turning it into something genuinely beautiful. It’s like giving your old mags a second life—and honestly, they deserve it.

The best part? These projects are super versatile. You can go small with beads or bobby pins, or go big with wall art, wreaths, or even furniture pieces. (Yes, furniture! There’s a magazine stool in this roundup that blew my mind.) And don’t even get me started on the gift potential—handmade goodies like these make thoughtful, one-of-a-kind presents without breaking the bank.

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just looking for a mindful weekend project, there’s something incredibly rewarding about rolling paper into art. You’ll be amazed at how meditative the process is, and how quickly you’ll start eyeing every glossy page as potential craft material.

Recycled Magazine Mirror – Home and Garden

Great idea for making a recycled magazine modern vase

Etsy Feature – wall art- made from recycled magazines

Tea Set Made from Rolled Magazines

Making a Magazine Stool – Green Issues by Agy

Recycled Paper Beads — CraftBits.com

Paper Bead Bobby Pin — CraftBits.com

How to Make Magazine Rolls

Magazine Bowls

Face With Recycled Paper Cylinders : 7 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables

Making a Box with Magazine Rolls

Magazine Craft Step By Step: Reuse And Make Art! – Smiling Colors

Recycled Magazine Pages Bowl : 6 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables

New art from old rolled up magazine pages-easy and colorful! : r/crafts

Magnificent Magazine Paper Beaded Bracelet : 10 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables

Magazine Vase and Pencil Holder : 3 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables

Upcycled Rolled Paper Frame DIY Craft!

Rolled Paper

Paper Bead Bracelet

Rolled Paper Candle Holder : 4 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables

DIY Crafted Paper Basket: Made From Waste

Rolled Magazine Leaves

Waste Paper Baskets From Real Waste Paper/

West Elm Coiled Paper Ornament Knock Off

Tutorial: Coiled Magazine Paper Bowls – Frugal Upstate

Rolled paper Christmas Tree Ornament – Her Tool Belt

How to Recycle Magazines into Jewelry Beads

Recycled Magazine Bowl – DIY Inspired

Recycled Magazine Page Nesting Bowls! – creative jewish mom

DIY: Recycled Magazine Bowl

Upcycled Magazine Art – Oh My Creative

Rolled Magazine Wall Art | walnuthollowcrafts

Cool DIY Clock Of Rolled Up Magazine Sheets – Shelterness

DIY – Recycled Magazine Wreath

So if you’ve been looking for an excuse to clean out that drawer, this is it. Not only are you decluttering, but you’re also creating stunning pieces that spark conversation and bring a pop of personality to any room. It’s a total win-win.

Personally, I’ve turned some of my oldest, most faded magazine pages into colorful bowls and ornaments—and every time I walk past them, I smile knowing they were rescued from the recycling bin. Crafting with rolled magazines isn’t just fun; it’s a little reminder that beauty can be found in the most unexpected places (even between old perfume ads and articles on how to organize your pantry).

So go ahead—grab those scissors, pour a cup of tea (or a cheeky glass of wine), and start rolling. And hey, if you make something amazing, I’d love to see it! Tag me on social or drop a comment below so we can all ooh and ahh together. Happy crafting, and remember: no magazine left behind.