Clare Youngs Books

Keep your kids' boredom at bay with 35 environmentally-friendly ideas they'll love to make.

Customize your home and create eco-friendly craftwork with these fun and inspirational papercraft projects, made from everything from recycled newspapers and junk mail to colourful tissue paper. Step-by-step instructions and beautiful photography guide you through the process of using paper to make 25 useful and unique designs, from decorative bowls and mobiles to stunning decorations. Every design is graded in skill level so you can start simply before progressing on to the more challenging projects.

30 super-easy projects for beautiful and colourful homewares, accessories and gifts.

Major new multi-novelty series from the makers of the beloved Felt Flaps.

Major new multi-novelty board book series from the makers of Felt Flaps.

Transform old books and magazines into beautiful paper crafts, with over 50 inspiring projects.

Expert crafter and lover of Scandinavian design Clare Youngs presents a stunning collection of homeware, gifts, accessories, bags, clothes, and more to stitch.Fans of the clean, elegant lines of traditional Scandinavian style are sure to be inspired by the 35 sewing projects in this book. Incorporating the finest elements of Scandinavian crafting traditions, inspiration is taken from a range of backgrounds including classic folk art, as well as more contemporary sources. These delightful designs, each with clear step-by-step instructions and beautiful photography, will have you itching to get stitching. Arranged into five chapters, the projects work with a wide variety of there are adorable fleece and felt baby bootees finished with French knots, classic embroidered gingham napkins, and a striped machine-embroidered apron. A wide range of techniques are employed, including appliqué, cut work, patchwork, decorative machine stitching, shadow work, and ribbon work. Basic stitches such as herringbone, cross stitch, Danish knots, blanket stitch, and satin stitch are also used to great effect. Simplicity is always at the heart of Clare’s designs, and with step-by-step artworks and such clear instructions, anyone can have a go and will be surprised how quickly beautiful pieces can be made.

All the classic crafting techniques are covered, from printing to jewellery-making, sewing, decoupage, modelling, stencilling and much more along the way. Every project can be completed using readily available materials, so just follow the step-by-step instructions. Designed for boys and girls aged between 3 and 10 years.

35 inspiring papercraft projects, from stylish notebooks and printed cards to garland decorations and patterned lanterns.

Over 35 creative ways to transform recycled and natural materials into stunning projects.