Creative Crafting: A First Book of Upcycling

Sixteen simple step-by-step upcycling craft projects for young children. Creative Crafting is an accessible introduction to upcycling for five- to nine-year-olds. With bright engaging illustrations and easy to follow step-by-step instructions, there are sixteen fun projects that can be made from recycling and everyday items from around the house. With quick and easy makes, such as bedroom bunting from cereal boxes and juggling balls using odd socks to more complicated activities like tin can tea-lights and denim dog toys, there's something for every child. Perfect for crafternoons, rainy days and holidays, give your recycling a new lease of life and turn it into something to treasure for ever!

About the author

Daniela Sosa is an author and illustrator originally from Romania, and now living in Cambridge, UK with her family. She's been illustrating children's books for almost ten years and has recently also started writing them. Daniela is a graduate of the Children's Book Illustration MA course at the Cambridge School of Art and likes to blend traditional techniques with digital editing. She enjoys working with textures, collage, pencils and limited colour palettes. When she's not illustrating, she enjoy nature walks, cycling, reading and DIY projects around the house.

Product details

• Authors: Daniela Sosa
• Assisted by: Daniela Sosa (Illustration)
• Publisher: Walker Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 5 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.06.2025
• EAN: 9781529523294
• ISBN: 978-1-5295-2329-4
• No. of pages: 32
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Play, learning > Quiz, puzzle; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Crafts & Hobbies, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Recycling & Green Living, Hobbies, quizzes & games (Children's / Teenage)