This is a little gem. Not my usual craft at all, but I had inherited some tools, and decided to give it a go. I'm really getting into it and having so much fun. I love the fact that each piece of wood is a memory of a place.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an ARC copy of this book.

This is truly a lovely book!
Such lovely projects for all the family to benefit from and help look out for suitable materials.

A great excuse to go looking for sticks! One of my kids favourite things to do.

I really love the hooks and the key fob, and the other projects too.
Any of them would make lovely gifts .

I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All opinions are my own.

What a sweet little book, it made me want to go out to the woods and grab some sticks. I have seen the little hooks and such but never thought about making them myself. A great simple outdoorsy addition to any ones space. I have also wanted to try a whistle but haven't taken the plunge yet. Maybe this will be the pep talk I need.

I enjoyed the book and really liked it. useful instructions and new projects. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the arc

Making things like slingshots and key hooks is not the most common pursuit these days, Fisher provides a unique look at making small projects using greenwood, or wood in its natural state, Greenwood is general not conducive to typical woodworking projects, as its prone to warping and cracking over time. Smaller projects, however, don't require the same durability, and wood harvested directly from a tree is quite suitable for objects like slingshots, key hooks, whistles, place card holders, and even ping pong paddles, The author provides clear instructions about gathering the right wood, and the use of tools, materials, and techniques to make a variety of small wood projects.

I absolutely adore this book. As a forager, nature lover and a homeschooling mother of five, this book on ways to use foraged (fallen) wood appeals to me on so many levels. It's absolutely delightful -- wonderful written with clear instructions and lots of photos. I'll be posting a detailed review with photos (and hopefully a finished project or two) on our family foraging/homesteading blog soon at http://magicalchildhood.com/life/.

I love how this book is so gently on the envioroment both in the the material salvage from nature and the tools used. the items made are very beautiful and useful, and very easy to make. There are pretty wooden plant markers, clothes hooks, skipping rope handles, whistle, cup and ball game as well as the slingshot.
These items are beautifully made, far better than shop bought plastic, and cost only time, once you have the simple tools.
For someone who would like something elegant for their homes, or those that are either starting out, or are experienced woodworkers, this is a must have book. Beautifully photographed with well shown instructions this book is a pleasure to read.

This is an excellent book to teach anyone how to utilize what is around them. As a grandmother, I use it to teach my grandchildren about history and how to make the most of what is around us. We used slingshots growing up and my grandson has had a wonderful time using his. This would make an excellent gift for a father or grandfather.
The instructions are clear and the results pretty much guaranteed.

This is a rather personal book with instructions for making objects from natural wood, and it has very good instructions and great pictures. The objects are mostly for decoration or fun, and not too complicated.
My dad has always made stuff from wood, and as I see it cracking is a big problem. I'm therefore a little surprised that the author uses wood before it's dry.
Note that in my country (Norway) slingshots are actually considered weapons and are illegal to make and own. Stupid, I know.
I got the book via Netgalley, and this is my honest review.