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






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.
Transform old books and magazines into beautiful paper crafts, with over 50 inspiring projects.
Scandinavian Needlecraft
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Expert crafter and lover of Scandinavian design Clare Youngs presents a stunning collection of gorgeous gifts, soft furnishings, kitchen items, bags, clothes and accessories to make and embroider.
35 brilliant bags, designed with thrift, function and fashion in mind.
Folded Book Art
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Create a fantastic world of delight with these 35 inspiring projects - all made from old books!
The Mindful Maker
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Lose yourself in the creative process with 35 meditative makes.
Book Art
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Book Art has 35 innovative designs to repurpose your books into something attractive and inspiring.
Scandinavian Needlecraft
35 Step-By-Step Projects to Create the Scandinavian Home
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
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.