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.

“Window cards, pop-ups and other dimensional cards are sure to intrigue....After an introduction to technique and tools, you’re off to projects for nearly any occasion. The focus is on dimensional elements and interactivity, whether you consider a diorama card...or a spiral mobile card...the author knows how to share her expertise with composition and color.”—RubberStampMadness. “Inspiration for every occasion.”—Rubber Stamper.

Offers twenty-five quilled card projects, including designs for weddings, baby showers, and holidays.

An introduction to making greeting cards that includes explanation of basic and complex techniques and instructions for twenty-one different projects.

Includes how-to information.

The Ultimate Guide to Cardmaking You can thrill your family and friends with personalized greeting cards that are overflowing with character and sentiments. With the Creative Cardmaking: A Complete Guide, you'll find over 80 gorgeous cards you can create using a wealth of basic techniques and the latest ideas. Each project features complete step-by-step directions, helpful tips and expert guidance using a variety of easy-to-find materials including rubber stamps, decorative papers, family photos, antique labels and more. Included are projects and examples for every occasion, event and style, from Mother's Day and Christmas, to vintage-style greetings and unique envelopes. Inspirational galleries ensure you'll never run out of ideas! Celebrate the special people in your life with spectacular greetings created specially from the heart.

This is the beginner's guide that answers every question and provides beautiful greeting card templates to copy. You'll learn how to sew objects onto a card, construct a multidimensional card or a pop-up, incorporate pressed flowers or eyelets, design collaged cards, and so much more.