The Paper Home: Side Tables, Clocks, Bowls, and Other Home Projects Made from Paper by Labeena Ishaque published by Potter Craft (April 8, 2008).

A very stylish book with projects made out of paper for around the home. To give you an idea - the projects include paper woven platters, papier mache ’shapes’, decoupaged chair, plaited (braided) newspaper bowl, chess set, wall hangings, lampshades, calendar etc. There is a range of paper techniques used (those mentioned above) as well as paper cutting, folding, pleating, glueing. And a range of materials used such as cardboard (in the corrugated card clock featured on the cover) and the foam board table.

There are lots of little cute and whimsical projects that are simply fun - like making paper flowers and little gift boxes, origami paper cranes are explored and a funny little paper vase. There are more serious projects for home decorating - I really like the decoupage chair using newspaper and tissue paper and the continuous calendar is really simple and clever. The paper placements is a really cute concept - although one not meant to last beyond the special dinner party.

If you love working with paper and are interested in some really clever and unique decorating ideas then give this book a go.

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