Reader's Digest Book Covers

Bit of a random one but this week I have been admiring Reader's Digest Condensed Books covers!!

I realise these are considered really uncool, but I rather like the geometric designs in gold. I collected loads for our wedding to use as table decorations and they looked great - it fitted the theme as I used lots of book paper for flowers and confetti and in the evening the gold catching the candle light was lovely.

So I decided to make a record of my favourite designs (before they go back to the charity shop!)

These were all designed by Jeffrey Matthews in the 1970's & 80's.

girlwithbeads & [re]design at Design Junction 2013

 

[re]craft: designs to make at home from waste

[re]design are very pleased to have the UK, London Design Festival launch of their inspiring new Make-It-Yourself book and exhibition at the magnificent Design Junction:

 

at: The Sorting Office, 21-31 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1BA

open: Thursday 19th - Sunday 22nd September 2013.

[re]craft features step-by-step instructions for two dozen fantastic designs made from domestic waste, including 2 designs from girlwithbeads. 

Fun, colourful & easy to make party decorations from recycled plastic bags!

For more info and to buy the book visit: http://www.redesigndesign.org/

 Here are some pics from the stand at Design Junction - 

look at all the cool things you can make from the book!

GWB xmas wreath in new Xmas Book!

Why don’t you… [re]design Christmas?

girlwithbeads Recycled Xmas Wreath will be featured in a new book full of make-it-yourself designs for enthusiasts to produce at home.

Produced by [re]design who want to encourage people to consider the provenance of what they consume over the festive period, and make some of their decorations and gifts, it will feature ideas and instructions from various designers.

[re]design will have a stand at the following events to promote the book

Handmade in Britain, Chelsea Old Town Hall, 27-30 October 2010*

Eco Design Fair, Islington Town Hall, 4-5 December 2010**

Why don’t you… [re]design Christmas?

Available to buy at: http://www.redesigndesign.org/