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Home, Garden, DIY March 2026 |
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The Art of Memory Collecting: 15 Scrapbook, Collage, Trinket and Zine Projects for Crafting Treasured Moments
by Martina Calvi
15 creative projects that will inspire you to preserve memories and indulge your sentimental, crafty side! Memory-collector Martina shares techniques and inspiration to show how fun and simple collaging and scrapbooking is, with 15 projects to inspire personal, one-of-a-kind creations to use up those old photos, tokens and memories you have stuffed in your drawer. Projects feature: Scrapbooking Journal, Framed Memory Wall Art, Memory Box, Holiday Journal, Tiny Trinket Tin, Pressed Floral Bookmark, Memory Magnets, Accordion Friendship Zine, Memory Locket, Miniature Travel Zine, Time Capsule, Secret Pocket Card, Map Collage, Scrap Wall Hanging and Martina's famous Snail Mail Art. No special skills or equipment needed, just go out and collect memories to create treasured keepsakes for life.
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Craft Your Cure: 25 Craft and Upcycling Projects to Heal and Bring Joy
by Gemma Longworth
A creative journey of art, craft and DIY activities to restore your mind, furniture and home, written by a TV personality with a background in art therapy. Creativity has proven benefits to our mental health, and this unique craft book shows you how to make with memories, heal through art and repair your mind. Gemma Longworth shares a collection of 25 craft and DIY projects designed to soothe our minds during difficult times. For Gemma, art has brought her comfort and connection when she has experienced loss and grief, and her personal story is woven throughout her book. With warm encouragement, Gemma demonstrates that art is about having fun and leaving perfectionism at the door. Learn how to: - use paper craft to create an origami box- make a comforting cushion- create pinch pots out of clay- draw daily doodles for healing- knit a chunky scarf- learn embellishing techniques to mend clothes- repair and upcycle furniture. With advice on how colour affects mood, how to create vision boards, how to weave memories into your projects, how to heal through meditative crafts such as drawing, and how repairing clothes and furniture can mend a broken heart, this book gives all the tools you need for your healing journey. Whether you're brand-new to crafting or a seasoned pro, turn trash into treasure with this restorative arts and crafts book.
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Small Space Revolution: Planting Seeds of Change in Your Community
by Tayshan Hayden-Smith
Create green outdoor spaces no matter how small and see how transformative they can be. Gardener and activist Tayshan Hayden Smith demonstrates 20 different practical projects you can create to positively change small outdoor spaces and pulls out inspiration from a variety of successful community gardens around the world. Tayshan's practical advice will help you make the most of your projects, with easy-to-follow steps and photography alongside inspiring examples of how simple garden projects--on even the smallest scale and budget--can open the doors to better well-being, uniting communities and reviving natural spaces to help create the greener future we're all fighting for.
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What Grows Together: Fail-Safe Plant Combinations for Every Garden
by Jamie Butterworth
I love this book - it's invaluable for everyone from the first-time gardener to the most experienced. - Monty Don This book is a dream for someone like me who knows what they like but can't always work out how to realize their vision! - Jo Whiley Do you want stunning pots and borders? These quick and easy planting recipes are all you need! Are you dreaming of a garden full of beautiful planting? Do you need simple, easy advice on which plants to grow together and the conditions they need to thrive? What Grows Together is the ultimate shortcut for achieving a flourishing, well-planted garden. No matter if your garden is big or small, shady or sunny, or if you've never planted anything before, with these easy-to-follow planting recipes you will create a vibrant garden in no time. There are over 60 combinations looking their best across spring, summer, and autumn, plus advice on creating extended color and interest into winter. What's more, all recipes are suitable for containers or borders so there is a winning plant combination for every garden and time of year.
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