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Papercrafting in No Time by Clare Youngs

Fold, cut, and glue 50 of the most amazing decorative paper creations you have ever seen. Here, Clare Youngs presents unique ways to make use of letters, labels, leaflets and more to decorate your home in an elegant yet affordable fashion. All you need are a few simple tools a scalpel, some glue and a cutting mat and you will soon be making stunning creations, such as a wreath made of paper leaves, a pretty butterfly curtain and an intricate cutwork framed stencil. Every project has clear step-by-step instructions with illustrations, and the techniques section explains all the basics of papercrafting you will need, including transferring your sketches into stencils and working with negative space to give the right effect. Templates are provided, and you will also learn how to keep an eye out for great sources of paper, such as scraps of gift wrap and wallpaper or vintage maps and music scores.