Cover subtitle: "Accordion, iris, tea bag & more!: 115 designs."

Big names in the craft field have offered up their creative secrets for this collection of 60 new and highly creative approaches to card making. Full-page, full-colour photographs of each project offer inspiration while instructions are simple and clear.

Presents over 40 greeting card designs that can be made with a Cricut Expression paper-cutting machine.

Learn how to make dozens of exquisite paper folds such as tea bag folds, iris folds, and specialty folds in this creative card-making class taught by folding expert Sharon M. Reinhart. In this exclusive Annie's class DVD, card makers and paper crafters will explore the traditional art of tea-bag folding using small squares and circles of paper which are then assembled into medallion or rosette shapes; learn the joys of iris folding, which originated as a technique in Holland, in which colorful strips of paper, ribbon, or even fabric are layered in a spiral design that resembles the iris or an eye of camera; and discover how to make a useful pocket fold, a dimensional accordion fold rosette, an exquisite dahlia flower fold, and an origami butterfly fold. This class covers techniques that are perfectly suited for card making, scrapbooking, packaging, and even home decor. Since this video class starts with basic paper folds and progresses into more involved ones, beginners and more experienced crafters alike easily learn and master many new folds. Plus, this DVD also includes step-by-step instructions on an accompanying CD to create 16 beautiful cards for special occasions throughout the year. Card projects include seven tea-bag fold cards, four iris-fold cards, and five cards made with fun folds including a pocket fold, a dahlia fold, an origami butterfly, and a rosette. Supplies needed to complete the projects are text-weight paper, patterned paper, cardstock, ink pads, stamps, embellishments, adhesives, cutting tools, and general paper-crafting supplies.

Joy of Card Making, -Over 360 cards, bags, and tags are inspired by 92 design "recipes". Includes handy sketch index.

In the time it takes to pick out a card at the store, you can fold a beautiful, handmade card specifically designed for your special someone. With Origami Card Craft, you can impress your friends with origami-inspired cards, boxes, and envelopes that pop up, fan out, and even hold hidden messages. Wow your sweetie with the Fold-Out Heart card or give a thank you to be remembered with the Pinwheel card. Here you’ll also learn to make five different envelopes to store and protect your creations. With over 25 years of experience in origami and paper crafting, author Karen Elaine Thomas shows you how easy it is to create unique cards out of folded paper, and gives you the skills necessary to read any origami pattern, in any language. With a few basic techniques under your belt and the endless opportunities that paper offers, there’s no limit to the dazzling cards you can create simply and quickly.

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!