Foraged and Recycled Art: 35 Projects Made from Found, Natural, and Repurposed Materials

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With ideas for makes from gifts and accessories to homewares and decorations, this collection shows you how to craft innovative projects from foraged and upcycled materials. The 35 designs include a patchwork weekender bag made from fabric scraps, gift-wrapped soap decorated with sprigs of berries, a vintage paper lampshade and buttons embroidered with acorn details. Expert maker Clare Youngs guides you through all the techniques youll need, showing you how to use a wide range of materials including fabric and paper off-cuts as well as natural elements such as twigs, leaves and shells. With just a few inexpensive supplies and tools to get you started, youll soon be making beautiful works of art and developing your creativity while being kind to the planet.

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Clare Youngs studied graphic design and has worked in packaging design, illustration and book jacket design. Her other books includeCreative Book Art,A Year in Crafts,Colour Yourself to Happiness,Book Art,Mobile Art,Wall Art,Make Your Own Woodland Creatures,Letter ArtandFolk Art Needlecraft(all published by CICO Books). She is based in Kent. See more of her work on Instagram:@clareyoungs.