Clare Youngs Knihy

Was tun mit alten Büchern, die man am liebsten loswerden möchte? Etwas Neues daraus gestalten! Clare Youngs zeigt, wie Bücher einfach mit Schere, Kleber, Draht und Messer in kreative Grußkarten, Papier-Artischocken, Blumen-Pop-ups oder kunstvolle Scherenschnitte verwandelt werden können. 'Neues aus alten Büchern' stellt in 35 Schritt-für-Schritt-Projekten Ideen für kreatives Buchrecycling vor. Dank präziser Anleitungen, Zeichnungen und zahlreicher Schnittvorlagen am Ende des Buches können die 'Buchobjekte' ohne spezifische kunsthandwerkliche Vorkenntnisse umgesetzt werden. 'Neues aus alten Büchern' motiviert zum kreativen Umgang mit Büchern, zum Gestalten ungewöhnlicher Papiergegenstände und zum Entwickeln eigener Buchrecycling-Ideen.

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.

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