30 Pretty Projects All Cut, Folded and Crafted from Paper

Scissors, Paper, Craft

Paper  -  both affordable and universally available  -  is possibly the most versatile material in the crafter's kit box. In this new book in the Simple Makes series, Christine Leech demonstrates 30 original and creative ideas for lovely things to make from paper. Some of the projects are simply drawn and cut, such as the glistening, rippling fish mobile, whilst others are constructed and glued, for example a cute yet practical stationery birdhouse that holds paperclips inside and has post-it note tiles on its roof. A few slightly more advanced projects involve special techniques, such as the beginner's bookbinding method used to create the hand-bound Japanese-style notebooks, but everything is easily achievable by following the clear, step-by-step instructions and guides.

Christine Leech has been an avid crafter since childhood, sewing menageries of felt animals, wardrobes of dolls' dresses and always refusing to buy a greetings card when a handmade one could be sent instead. She now has over 15 years' experience designing and art directing a host of women's magazines, most recently working as creative director of the acclaimed Marie Claire Runway. She divides her time between this and blogging about all things craft at www.sewyeah.co.uk. Christine co-created the bestselling books Everything Alice: The Wonderland Book of Makes and Everything Oz: The Wizard Book of Makes and Bakes, which introduced a truly groundbreaking approach to craft.

The Wizard Book of Makes & Bakes

Everything Oz

Follow the Yellow Brick Road and get swept along by the cyclone force of Everything Oz, where dreams are brought to life. The classic tale of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum provides the inspiration for this spell-binding and creative collection of 50 makes and bakes, ranging from a Dress-up Dorothy Doll and Toto's Dog Jacket to the Tin Woodman's Heart Garland, Cowardly Lion Hand Puppet and Squashed Wicked Witch Cupcakes. The authors of the ground-breaking craft book Everything Alice, Christine Leech and Hannah Read-Baldrey, have interpreted this perennially popular tale in their own unique way to create all the projects in this latest book in the Everything - series, which is filled with yet more original and playful ideas for the eclectic craft lover. This enchanting book perfectly captures the magical essence of this faraway land. Everything Oz is brimming with new and innovative craft projects to eat, drink and wear, so slip on a pair of Ruby Slippers and accompany Hannah and Christine on their journey towards the Emerald City. Every crafter will enjoy this book, because, because, because, because, because - of the wonderful things it does!

Hannah Read-Baldrey and Christine Leech first met while working together at Hobbycraft magazine in 2009 and were immediately united by their shared love of Alice in Wonderland. They pooled their creative talents and hand crafted Everything Alice: The Wonderland Book of Makes, along with an accompanying range of Alice in Wonderland themed stationery (also published by Quadrille). Hannah Read-Baldrey is a successful props and fashion stylist, renowned for her fantastical set designs and quirky handmade props. Christine Leech has been an avid crafter since childhood and has over fifteen years' experience designing and art directing magazines, as well as a successful career as an illustrator.

Christine Leech

30 Cute and Characterful Pompoms

Pompoms are currently super-fashionable, whether adorning a headdress, swinging from a bag handle or dangling from a mobile or keyring.But why have a plain coloured pompom when you could have a tiny panda or a watermelon slice pompom? With no fancy equipment needed - in fact, you can make do with rings cut from cardboard, four bulldog clips, a pencil and a pair of scissors, plus your yarn - these pompoms are inexpensive to make for yourself or for others.With striking, graphic photography and clear step-by-step photographs to accompany all the instructions - and with each pompom taking no more than an hour to make - with Pompomania you can easily add a little pomzazz to your world.

Christine Leech

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