Delightful Projects in Folded Book Art

Congratulations to Janine.rudnick and @kartegraphik!

I have a feeling this brand new book is one many of you will enjoy hearing about because 'folded book' is the most frequently searched term here at All Things Paper! Craft author and designer Clare Youngs created 35 how-to projects, all made from discarded books, that look fun and easy enough to complete in an evening for her latest title Folded Book Art.

Altered Book with Folded Paper Bird

Actually, many more ideas than folding are included...there's a bit of simple paper rolling as shown via the heart-shaped cover art. You'll also learn to create dimensional scenarios, as well as turn book pages into cards, birds and a lampshade. Each project is explained step-by-step.

Folded Book Art

This shaggy, fringed paper dog is one of my favorites. So cute!

Cut Paper Dog

And these paper cut ferns and 3D mushrooms are lovely, as is the book's photography

Cut Paper Mushrooms & Ferns

More paper rolling, but a different variety... a mermaid frolics in clever curved page waves.

Altered Book Little Mermaid

And now the giveaway! Two US or UK commenters will each receive a copy of Folded Book Art from the publisher, CICO Books. 

Block-Printed Tags & Cards

To enter here on the blog, simply leave a comment on the post. Note that Blogger does not allow me to see the email address you type into the form with your name, so you must include an email address within your comment in order to be contacted if you win. If spam is a concern, type it this way: janedoe at gmail dot com

Paper Hydrangeas

You may also enter on Instagram if you have a public account. Enter at one or both places by the end of Saturday, April 1, 2017. Winners will be chosen at random and announced at the top of this post and on the Instagram giveaway photo as soon as both have been notified. Good luck!

Folded Book Art by Clare Youngs, published by CICO Books (£14.99)
Photography by Jo Henderson © CICO Books
For more information please visit: https://makeetc.com/

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  1. TraciMarch 27, 2017 at 10:24 AM

    What imagination! That little dog is amazing! Thank you for the chance to win a copy of her book.
    cockermama at gmail dot com

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  2. AnonymousMarch 27, 2017 at 10:34 AM

    I have been wanting to do something like the top photo so I'd love to learn the technique. Martha M
    Divine.S.Sibling at g mail dot com

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  3. The Queen of Fifty CentsMarch 27, 2017 at 11:31 AM

    Oh yes please!!
    mrsdog at hotmail dot com

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  4. MeganMarch 27, 2017 at 4:53 PM

    Great giveaway, I hope I win!

    megandurant (at) gmail (dot) com

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  5. AnonymousMarch 27, 2017 at 5:10 PM

    Beautifully photographed! Really love the mermaid piece. I'm at nanceroonie8 at g mail dot com. Thanks!

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  6. LindaSoniaMarch 27, 2017 at 9:39 PM

    To win the book would truly be awesome. fingers crossed.

    baddabinda (at)yahoo dot com

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  7. AnonymousMarch 28, 2017 at 6:44 AM

    Stunning—just look at that mermaid!
    ksukeena (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  8. differentlightdebMarch 28, 2017 at 8:07 AM

    Gosh, what an intriguing project list! Would love to win :-) Deb Booth / debs_b_@hotmail.com Thanks for a great blog, as always!

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  9. DeAnneMarch 28, 2017 at 8:49 AM

    These are gorgeous!
    rosemoon1984 at gmail dot com

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  10. Anna HMarch 28, 2017 at 9:02 AM

    What a great give away! I love books and enjoy seeing and doing wonderful things with them, thanks for the chance.

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  11. Melody S.March 28, 2017 at 9:11 AM

    I gotta learn how to do this!
    melodyscraps@yahoo.com

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  12. AnonymousMarch 28, 2017 at 9:47 AM

    How Neat! andersfrisian@gmail.com

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  13. dragonswingMarch 28, 2017 at 11:01 AM

    How wonderful!! I have seen pictures of creations like these but could never find the directions. I would greatly love to have a copy of this book. Thanks for the introduction.
    dragonswing15137@yahoo.com

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  14. AnonymousMarch 28, 2017 at 12:04 PM

    How wonderful is this book! Creative, clever, and fun. I would love to learn how to make any of them and thank you for the chance to win a copy. watling@comcast.net

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  15. AnonymousMarch 28, 2017 at 12:07 PM

    Thank you for the chance to win this amazing book!! tjklaus@cox.net

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  16. Jan CastleMarch 28, 2017 at 12:56 PM

    AMAZING!!! Would love to win this book and learn more about these folding techniques! Thanks for the chance to win it!!!! castle77 at comcast dot net

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  17. AnonymousMarch 28, 2017 at 12:58 PM

    Fantastic book! If I don't win, I will be seeking this book out to purchase. Thank you for the giveaway! ellen dot taskerud at cox dot net

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  18. HalfWhitMarch 28, 2017 at 2:49 PM

    Pick me! Pick me! Would love to try these creations! Really nice!
    hafwhit@gmail.com

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  19. JeanMarch 28, 2017 at 5:39 PM

    I just adore these folded books and so want to try making one myself. Simply amazing inspiration.

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  20. AltomentisMarch 28, 2017 at 8:56 PM

    I have been folding books for a while now. I would really like to expand my repertoire from the geometric designs I have been doing.
    thecmn at gmail dot com

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  21. ColleenMarch 28, 2017 at 8:57 PM

    THis looks like a great source of inspiration, I'd love to win! Gack89@aol.com

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  22. Sue LMarch 29, 2017 at 9:30 AM

    What a treat it would be to win this book. My email is theleslies@btinternet.com. Thanks Sue

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  23. Jane's DesignsMarch 29, 2017 at 1:50 PM

    Ohhhhh I would love to win your book. Thank you for the chance.
    carneyjane at netzero dot net

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  24. AnonymousMarch 29, 2017 at 2:16 PM

    Ahhhhmazing designs! Thanks so much for publishing this book.

    deby5876@gmail.com

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  25. AnonymousMarch 29, 2017 at 3:59 PM

    Now I wish I had not given away all my old books. How wonderful to be able to recycle them into works of art.

    cyoshi5909 at aol dot com

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  26. RocioBurtonMarch 29, 2017 at 4:49 PM

    I want to win that book
    rburton1224@hotmail.com

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  27. Art By WandaMarch 30, 2017 at 4:21 PM

    Way Cool!!! Thanks for the chance to win!!! cwhentge@grm.net

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  28. AnonymousMarch 31, 2017 at 12:52 AM

    I made a couple of folded books last year, but nothing compared to these wonderful items! Thanks for the chance to win. Janine.rudnick@gmail.com

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  29. UnknownMarch 31, 2017 at 9:11 AM

    I love book alterations as art. This book looks like it's right up my alley. Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy .
    Lilliblackburn@ gmail.com

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  30. DianeMarch 31, 2017 at 12:38 PM

    I use old books for their paper in many of my card-making projects ... would love some new ideas. Thanks. deicher at pdidesign dot com

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  31. UnknownMarch 31, 2017 at 12:43 PM

    I am amazed at the art created out of books. I have done a little bit of book folding and am eager to try more. Beautiful book!!!
    Melissa mharrington02@comcast.net

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  32. Marylinn KellyMarch 31, 2017 at 12:49 PM

    I love the projects you've shown. Such creativity. What a lovely giveaway, thank you for the chance to enter. mmlkell at aol dot com.

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  33. MMaxellMarch 31, 2017 at 1:09 PM

    Wow, what a fabulous book. I've seen some simple book sculptures at of all places, a Furniture store ;-)
    Please enter me: mgraffius at comcast dot net

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  34. Maggie KovalMarch 31, 2017 at 1:21 PM

    I would love to have this book! Fingers crossed! Great blog, by the way.
    Maggiewk at embarqmail dot com

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  35. Allison PatrickMarch 31, 2017 at 1:39 PM

    Love those mushrooms!! So adorable, and I always have a lot of scrap books on hand... :-) allison.c.patrick@gmail.com

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  36. rennbridyMarch 31, 2017 at 2:06 PM

    I would love to use this book as a resource for my students! Very creative! donnabridy@aol.com

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  37. lauraMarch 31, 2017 at 2:45 PM

    I love the mushrooms!
    Lwslp@yahoo.com

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  38. BeaMarch 31, 2017 at 2:55 PM

    Everything looks so intriguing...bsavellano at gmail dot com

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  39. Anne Rita TaylorMarch 31, 2017 at 2:57 PM

    Mostly I make books - recently taught at a local (near Houston, Texas) craft club so Origami took hold of me! Love all your creations! artaylor117 at gmail dot com

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  40. UnknownMarch 31, 2017 at 3:20 PM

    These are beautiful! and gives me great inspiration to upcycle my old magazines and books instead of shredding & throwing them away.
    Would love to win a book Kym E gingerbreadsister55 at gmail dot com

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  41. differentlightdebMarch 31, 2017 at 3:34 PM

    Would love to win this! deb.booth@comcast.net

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  42. West Pine CreationsMarch 31, 2017 at 3:38 PM

    OH, WoW, that is awesome!!count me in
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  43. AnonymousMarch 31, 2017 at 4:49 PM

    How very clever you are!! Would really love to learn your techniques!
    ccvinmiami at aim dot com

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  44. slkunzeMarch 31, 2017 at 7:23 PM

    What a cool book! I would love to win a copy. slkunze@gmail.com

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  45. AnonymousApril 1, 2017 at 5:54 AM

    Folding fantastic. Love the dog. Carolynsibbald at yahoo dot co dot uk

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  46. ColeenApril 1, 2017 at 11:01 AM

    Thanks for doing the giveaway. coleenfranks at gmail dot com

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  47. AnitaApril 1, 2017 at 4:26 PM

    I would love to try these ideas. They're awesome! Thanks for the giveaway.

    spynr2 at gmail dot com

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  48. GeraldineApril 1, 2017 at 5:39 PM

    The book looks wonderful! Please sent it my way. I am: october10gem@gmail.com

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  49. AnonymousJuly 8, 2017 at 11:08 PM

    Would love to win a copy of the book.
    llowery36@gmaildotcom.
    Thank you
    Linda

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  50. AnonymousApril 10, 2023 at 6:46 PM

    I positively love the mushrooms. They’re adorable 🍄

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