Photo: Ian MacPherson.

Amanda Blake Soule, the author of The Creative Family and creator of the popular blog soulemama.com, has just released a wonderful new book titled Handmade Home: Simple Ways to Repurpose Old Materials into New Family Treasures.

Filled with 33 projects made by reusing and repurposing materials, all of the items offer a practical use in the home. From a charming letter satchel, to a family art table runner and more, these projects express the sense of making something new out of something old, as a way to live a simpler life.

Soule’s book also features manageable pattern templates and a list of handy resources, all of which make it easy for you to create these projects yourself. Handmade Home is available here.