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Decorating with Papercraft

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25 fresh and eco-friendly projects for the home

Clare Youngs

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Product # 071311
Type Paperback
ISBN 978-1-60085-301-2
Published Date 2010
Dimensions 8 x 10
Pages 144
Photos 75 full-color photographs
Drawings and 100 drawings

Paper's not just for note cards or scrapbooking anymore! Decorate your home with the 25 fun and fabulous eco-friendly papercraft projects featured in this inspiring new collection. You can conjure up tea light lanterns, vintage flower lampshades, decorative bowls, picture frames, stacking photo cubes, even a decoupaged dresser -- all from paper, both new and recycled.

Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and beautiful photography guide you through the process of making these chic, one-of-a kind designs. There are patterns for all skill levels as well as pages of templates conveniently included in the back of the book for reference. For anyone who has ever wondered how to turn a stack of old magazines into inspired décor, this book is just the answer.

Clare Youngs is a graphic designer and illustrator whose childhood love of paper has grown into a lifelong passion. She lives in London, England.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Papercraft Techniques

1. Flowers and Decorations
Tea light lanterns, vintage flower lampshade, hanging birds, partly garland, ring holder, tassel and cord decorations, Chinese flying fish, party pinata

2. Printed Matter
Bound Notebook; paper flowers, airplane mobile, stacking icosahedrons, stacking photo cubes

3. Stylish Statements
Decoupage chest of drawers, card and wire cartons, Japanese papier mache bowl, 3D card letters, Sculptural Star, Ornate picture frame

4. Plain Papers
Framed cut-out pictures, simple bowl, silver leaf pendant, giant snowflake, corrugated card letter rack, white card lanterns

5. Templates

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