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Book Review -Foraged and Recycled Art

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Book Review -Foraged and Recycled Art

I have been on a quest to live a more sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle and I was ecstatic when I stumbled upon “Foraged and Recycled Art: 35 projects made“. This book is a perfect fit for anyone who loves to get back to nature and wants to reduce their environmental impact.

The book is jam-packed with over 35 creative projects that can be made from recycled and foraged materials. From gifts and stationery to homewares and decorations, there’s something for everyone. I was particularly drawn to the festive gilded leaf garland and the pretty seedpod coasters, and I can’t wait to give them a try.

What I love most about this book is that it shows you how to use a wide range of materials, including fabric and paper off-cuts, as well as natural elements such as twigs, flowers, and pebbles. The expert maker, Clare Youngs, guides you through all the techniques you need to know, making it easy for even a beginner to understand.

The best part? You don’t need a lot of expensive supplies or tools to get started. Just a few basic items and your imagination and you’ll be on your way to creating beautiful works of art.

I highly recommend “Foraged and Recycled Art: 35 projects made” to anyone who wants to be creative and eco-friendly at the same time. This book is a must-have for anyone who wants to live a sustainable lifestyle and develop their creativity while being kind to the planet.

Get the book here: Foraged and Recycled Art: 35 projects made

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Time Flies — And Sometimes It Has Wings Made of Vintage Paper and Buttons

Have you ever been to the cuckoo clock shop at Tamborine Mountain? It’s like stepping into another world — a charming, ticking wonderland filled with thousands (yes, literally thousands) of clocks. Some are grand and ornate, others tiny and tucked away like secrets waiting to be discovered. I remember walking through the shop with my kids, completely enchanted by the whirring gears, dancing figurines, and the joyful chorus of chimes. It was one of those places where time feels like it both stops and flies.

That same feeling came flooding back when I stumbled across this adorable craft project from Teawagon Tales called Time Flies. In true vintage style, it’s a whimsical little DIY that combines scraps of fabric, old paper, buttons, and clock faces into sweet butterfly-like creations — a beautiful mashup of memory, imagination, and just plain cuteness.

It reminded me that crafting is a little like walking through that clock shop. Each piece holds a story, a tick of nostalgia, and the joy of noticing small details. You don’t need much — just some leftover fabric, maybe an old book page or two, and a few bits from your button tin. And suddenly you’re creating something that feels like it fluttered out of a fairytale.

So if you’ve got a stash of pretty paper or vintage bits and bobs you’ve been saving for “something special,” this might be the perfect project to give them new life.

Take a look at the full tutorial and soak up some serious inspiration:
Time Flies – Teawagon Tales

And if you ever find yourself near Tamborine Mountain, do yourself a favour — pop into that cuckoo clock shop. It’s pure magic for anyone who knows that time isn’t just measured in minutes, but in memories.