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They say, ʻDonʼt judge a book by its cover.ʼ But we decided to prove them wrong by upcycling damaged books and their covers into everyday usable items. projec ts and st yling CARIN SMITH photos ED OʼRILEY

Heading embossed at Typo.

Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook

Articles inside

Strip away accumulated clutter and live lighter

Creative maker: Wire artist from Kalk Bay shares his knowledge far and wide

Instagram inspiration

Advice for managing curly hair, from waves to coils

Create a charity donation board for the family

Convert old books into useful everyday items

Fill a box with special things to make someone's day

Sew and embroider a soft bunny cushion

Biscuits and rusks to bake and donate

Upcycle old jeans into a cute lunch bag

Quilt a patchwork sleeping bag from fabric remnants

Décor: Old classroom now a lovely retro apartment

Crochet a granny-square scarf from your yarn stash

Crochet a Spanish dancer doll for a little girl

Knit a pom-pom beanie, easy enough for a beginner

Knit a jersey as warm and comforting as a hug

Crochet a block: Three innovative designs

Knit a square: Five different patterns

Combine knitting and crochet with an embroidered vintage cloth to create a unique scarf for charity

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