Overview
Perfect for paper crafters, beginner and experienced. Creative Cards is a how-to guide to turning plain paper into personalized and unique gift cards, boxes, bags, tags, and wrapping paper. The book shows how to transform plain paper into something special, and how to wrap a gift for a beautiful presentation. The techniques section explains all the basics, such as using a bone folder, embellishing edges, choosing the right adhesive, working with 3-D decorations, stamping, gilding, die-cutting, and folding, with lots of how-to photographs. Projects are suited to making a single card or large quantities, and are coded to indicate how long they may take to complete. Tip boxes offer handy pointers and there are ready-to-use templates at the back of the book plus a section on choosing and laying out text on a computer. The step-by-step projects include: Baby shower invitation Birth announcement Children's party invitation Birthday card for a man Wedding folder 50th anniversary card New home Valentine Halloween Christmas card For the occasional crafter or the experienced hobbyist, Creative Cards is rich with expert advice and colorful inspiration.
Full Product Details
Author: Paula Pascual
Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd
Imprint: Firefly Books Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 1.70cm
, Length: 27.90cm
Weight: 0.839kg
ISBN: 9781554071272
ISBN 10: 1554071275
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 30 January 2006
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: Awaiting stock
Reviews
Tell the recipient he's special. You can learn how to craft cards that send that added message with Creative Cards. -- Mary Beth Breckenridge Akron Beacon Journal (04/29/2006)
An excellent choice for the beginner, since techniques are explained in a lot of detail. The projects are easy, too, though not boring or cutesy, which means they may inspire more experienced card makers.-- ""CardMaker"" (12/1/2006 12:00:00 AM) Before investing in anymore store-bought cards, invitations or gift wrap, have a look at the tastefully inventive ideas for handcrafted versions in this approachable how-to guide.--Jennifer David ""House and Home Media"" (11/1/2006 12:00:00 AM) Describes elegant techniques... The results are very polished, the kind of cards you'd expect to pay $5 or more on at a gift store.--Cathy Frisinger ""Fort Worth Star-Telegram"" (4/29/2006 12:00:00 AM) Making a greeting card tell the recipient he's special. You can learn how to craft cards that send that added message with Creative Cards.--Mary Beth Breckenridge ""Akron Beacon Journal"" (4/29/2006 12:00:00 AM) The 40 projects suggested in this easy-to-follow book bring ideas for homemade cards straight to your table.-- ""Country Almanac"" (10/1/2006 12:00:00 AM) This book not only teaches you how to make gift-giving special, the book itself makes a great gift for crafty people.-- ""The Cottager"" (5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM) Whether you're crafty or not, this book has some high-style ideas that will help you create cards that are gifts in themselves.--Liz Grogan ""Good Times"" (6/1/2006 12:00:00 AM)
Author Information
Paula Pascual has been crafting since she was 12 and selling her cards since the age of 15. She writes for Crafts Beautiful magazine and keeps in touch with home crafters by working in a craft shop. Originally from Spain, Paula and her husband live in Westerham, Kent, England.
