{"product_id":"mindful-making-de-stress-with-35-creative-craft-projects","title":"Mindful Making: De-Stress with 35 Creative Craft Projects","description":"\u003cp\u003eClare Youngs has 245,000 followers on her Instagram: @clareyoungs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese projects have been specially designed to incorporate elements of mindful practice, including concentration, repetition and creativity. 'Emotional support' crafts are one of the key craft trends of 2025, according to Michaels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLose yourself in the creative process with 35 MINDFUL and SOOTHING makes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse NATURAL MATERIALS and UPCYCLE old fabrics and scrap yarns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in a STATE OF FLOW as you learn MEDITATIVE techniques including PUNCH-NEEDLING, WEAVING and BLOCK-PRINTING.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn today's busy world, it can be difficult to switch off, so Clare Youngs has designed 35 beautiful projects to help you slow down and experience the simple joy of making something with your own hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the first chapter, there are projects for the home, from felt planters to a tactile pompom throw and sashiko-stitched coasters. Next, craft thoughtful gifts such as soft leather pouches, an embroidered shirt and doodle-printed notebooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are also gorgeous gifts to make for children, including a fluffy koala bag and a scallop-edged baby quilt. Finally, choose from beautiful wall art projects including an Art Deco wall hanging, a textured weave and coral embroidery hoops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as step-by-steps for the stitches and techniques, you'll find easy-to-use templates for the projects. All of Clare's designs have a Scandinavian-inspired aesthetic, so as well as practising mindfulness through craft you will have something stylish to show at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClare Youngs studied graphic design and has worked in packaging design, illustration and book jacket design. Her other books include Foraged and Recycled Art, Scandi Needlecraft, Papercraft Art, Punch-Needle Craft, Creative Book Art and Nature Crafts for Children (all published by CICO Books). She is based in Kent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardback, 144 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH: 210mm W: 170mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 538 grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CICO BOOKS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46516825161878,"sku":"9781800656444","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4978\/0118\/files\/jacket-2026-08-01T101903-944.jpg?v=1785536696","url":"https:\/\/www.tawabooksandpost.co.nz\/products\/mindful-making-de-stress-with-35-creative-craft-projects","provider":"Tawa Books \u0026 Post","version":"1.0","type":"link"}