The Practical Book Of Card Making

200 step-by-step techniques and projects with 1100 photographs - a comprehensive course in making cards, envelopes, invitations, tags and papers in a host of different styles.

Handmade cards are gifts, creative expressions, keepsakes, and relationship builders. Beneath the cardstock and embellishments is deep emotion from the card maker--encouragement, celebration, commemoration, and love. Unlike many store-bought cards that are thrown away, handmade cards are cherished and displayed. They spark connections, express feelings, evoke laughter, and warm the hearts of friends, relatives, and coworkers. There's joy in the process of creating, as well as in giving and receiving handmade cards. The Complete Photo Guide to Cardmaking is the ultimate resource on card making. All paper-crafting techniques that can be employed for card making are thoroughly covered, including a comprehensive description of paper types available, folding options and techniques, coloring and image transfer methods, and adding embellishments. Inside, you'll also find methods for using a computer to design and print cards. More than 80 projects give you lots of ideas and inspiration to create cards of your own, using the techniques you've learned. Unique envelope templates and a helpful source list are included. Expert paper crafter Judi Watanabe provides you with a one-stop reference for making cards for any occasion. This book includes step-by-step photographed instructions for a wide range of techniques, as well as projects to accompany each area of card making. Full of gorgeous cards, The Complete Photo Guide to Cardmaking explores a wide range of techniques and end products, making it a valuable reference for any crafter. So when the mood strikes, use the artistry you've learned to create personalized greetings for everyone you know!

Share joy with handmade cards! Handmade cards are fun to give and receive! 175 Fresh Card Ideas is packed with ideas for all occasions—from kid-friendly themes and milestone birthdays to holidays, bridal and baby showers and sweet sentiments—so you'll never be stuck without a design idea for any card-giving occasion. More than 50 cards include step-by-step instructions and each chapter features a gallery brimming with more inspiration. You'll discover: Essential techniques for card-making—including rubber stamping, paper trimming, using Copic markers and more—great for beginning card-makers and enthusiasts alike. Ideas for special sentiments that will work interchangeably with many of the cards. Sketches for creating cards and inspiration for tags, gift bags, candy wrappers and more are also included. Let 175 Fresh Card Ideas help you celebrate any occasion!

Offers more than 500 card projects from recent special issues of Card Creations, published by the editors of Paper CraftsR magazine.

This book features 160 card designs by top papercraft professionals, offering a wide range of styles and techniques. All of the cards are carefully organized by occasion, making it easy to find the perfect card for your loved one. The comprehensive Cardmaker's Techniques chapter provides an essential resource of numerous papercrafting techniques. Step-by-step photography and clear instructions make this an ideal book for beginners, as well as more experienced cardmakers.

Home-made greetings cards are satisfying to make and wonderful to receive. This book shows you how to use paper-engineering skills to create movable and pop-up cards that will delight the lucky recipients. It opens with a brief introduction to making pop-up cards, followed by an invaluable guide to materials and techniques, as well as advice for common problems. The projects begin with simple folds, such as A and V folds, and move on to more complicated techniques, such as tab-held shapes. Card ideas put the folds to use, and you can create your own unique designs too. With 500 stunning photographs, this is both a practical and inspirational volume for craft lovers.

Handmade greetings cards have grown in popularity, and this manual demonstrates how to make your own cards for a fraction of the retail price. Featuring cards suitable for a range of occasions - from birthdays and weddings to new babies and anniversaries - and in a range of styles and tastes, each one can be made memorable with a personal touch. This practical guide provides fully illustrated step-by-step instructions together with all the basic techniques.

"Creative cards for all occasions, fun paper crafts, delicious food gifts"--Cover.