Papercrafting In No Time shows you how to fold, cut & glue 50 of the most amazing decorative paper creations you have ever seen. Clare Youngs presents 50 unique ways to make use of letters, labels, leaflets & more to decorate your home in an elegant yet affordable fashion. Even if you are new to papercrafts there are a host of projects for you, such as the spiral paper bowls. There are ideas that make the most out of plain paper, like the dove mobile in white or the picture frame that incorporates crepe paper. Simple designs are given impact, like the hanging bird decorations, where small cuts in the paper peel back to reveal brightly colored backing, or if you are a papercraft pro, try something more advanced like the paper-cut picture & the bird in a paper nest. Every project has clear step-by-step instructions & the techniques section explains all the basic skills you will need, including transferring your sketches into stencils & working with negative space. Templates are provided & as you require very few tools you can get started straight away. You will also learn how to look for great sources of paper, such as scraps of gift wrap & wallpaper, shopping bags & magazine adverts, & even vintage maps & music scores. About the Author Since childhood, Clare Youngs has loved making beautiful handcrafted objects. She studied graphic design & went on to work in packaging for high street stores, including Marks & Spencer & House of Fraser. Clare has since worked in illustration & book jacket design before deciding to turn her attentions to craft full time. Clares other books include The Perfect Handmade Bag & Scandinavian Needlecraft, also available from CICO.