Description
"Calling all crafters, the marvellous Clare Youngs is back... Taking inspiration from the beauty of letter forms and typefaces, she has created 35 effortlessly stylish and contemporary projects for your home." Making Magazine
35 quirky and cool makes to bring a touch of typography to your home.
Clare Youngs presents a range of simple projects, using inexpensive and easy-to-find materials, so you can make your very own colourful alphabet. For a stylish display, adorn your mantelpiece with bold letters made out of recycled fruit crates, make your own vintage fabric 'T', or cheer up a child's bedroom with a bright alphabet pillowslip. All the projects are clearly explained with step-by-step artworks, and there is a tools and techniques section so you can brush up on your crafting skills - all you need to do is decide which letter to create. It's as easy as A, B, C.
About the Author
Clare Youngs studied graphic design and has worked in packaging design, illustration and book jacket design. Her other books include Creative Collage, Folded Book Art, A Year in Crafts and Book Art (all published by CICO Books). She is based in Broadstairs, Kent. Follow Clare on Instagram @clareyoungs to see more of her work.
Book Information
ISBN 9781782496007
Author Clare Youngs
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint CICO Books
Publisher Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd
Weight(grams) 490g