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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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Recycled Paper Cylinder Face Art – A Colorful Win for All Ages

I recently stumbled across this super creative project on Instructables – “Face With Recycled Paper Cylinders” – and I had to share it with you all because it’s just the kind of craft that checks all my favorite boxes: recycled materials, hands-on creativity, and fun for literally any age.

The idea is simple but genius—roll strips of recycled paper (think junk mail, old magazines, leftover printer paper) into cylinders, then arrange and glue them to form a unique abstract face. You can make it funky, realistic, Picasso-inspired—whatever your mood or style dictates!

What I really love is the blend of eco-conscious crafting with true artistic expression. This isn’t just another kids’ project—it’s something you could easily do with a group of little ones, a classroom full of teens, or even as an adult art therapy or weekend wind-down activity. It’s super relaxing and surprisingly satisfying seeing all those paper rolls come together to form something new and expressive.

The tutorial itself is easy to follow, with plenty of visuals to guide you along the way. You don’t need any fancy materials—just glue, paper, scissors, and a board or piece of cardboard to serve as your canvas.

I also appreciate how this project leaves so much room for personalization. Want to make it into a full face? Go for it. Prefer to focus on a single eye or mouth? Totally works. You can even play with color schemes by choosing papers with a certain palette, or painting over them once they’re rolled.

In short: this is a total keeper for anyone who loves crafting with purpose. It’s the kind of project that sparks creativity while gently reinforcing the idea that beautiful things can come from what we usually throw away.

Highly recommend giving it a go—solo or with a group. And if you try it, tag me or drop a pic—I’d love to see your recycled masterpiece!