“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.

From dimensional appliqu� to lively, eye-catching zig-zag designs, these greeting card techniques will delight the creative crafter in search of inspiration. It’s not a collection of projects, but an encyclopedia chock-full of fabulous ideas that card makers can use in whatever way they want, for whatever type of card they need. There’s so much to select from: fast, easy, and elegant die-cut cards; foam cutouts posted on colorful patterned papers; lacy greetings that incorporate doilies; and even sparkling, bejeweled ones. In addition to all the basics on tools, there’s information on choosing cardstock; selecting pretty embellishments; and making personalized envelopes.

A guide to the tools, materials, and techniques for creating a variety of greeting cards.

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

More than 200 card projects for any occasion Greeting cards are a fast, fun, and inexpensive way to add handmade flair to any occasion. Here, you'll find projects to make more than 200 greeting cards and an additional 50+ paper projects like tags, boxes, giftwrap, and more. Numerous techniques are clearly explained and cover basics, traditional skills, and more involved techniques like paper engineered designs and recently popularized approaches like hand-cut, origami, lino-cut, kanzashi, screenprinted, and even letterpress designs. Gift giving is the number one reason that people craft, and what pairs better with a handmade gift than a handmade card? Whether you're a self-proclaimed King or Queen Card Maker or are just looking for a way to use up leftover supplies from another craft project, Easy Greeting Cards gets you on your way to making creative, inspired, and easy greeting cards. More than 200 greeting cards for every occasion and 50+ additional paper projects The cards feature a variety of popular and creative techniques Beautiful full-color photographs of every project offer ideas and inspiration Covering a wide array of holidays, milestones, and sentiments, Easy Greeting Cards makes it easier than ever to make the act of gift giving even more special.

Projects included: Birthday cards : happy birthday times three -- Birthday accordion card -- Black & white birthday tag -- Simply happy birthday -- Happy birthday, sweet girl -- Birthday balloons -- Stylish birthday -- Cards for any occasion : sisters--then & now -- Heart songs -- Star dream -- Roses tickle noses -- Beauty of a birdhouse -- Dots & cherries photo card -- Maple leaf pin & card -- Golden threads mosaic -- The Road to a friend's house -- Cat in the window -- Bee-utiful garden -- A note for you -- Graduation hat & congrats -- Feel better -- Thank you -- Better soon -- Thank you-I can't say it enough -- Cards for spring & summer holidays : Mother's day petal card -- Lacy valentine -- Copper valentine -- Happy Father's day -- Easter basket -- Happily ever after : bride's card -- Layered wedding cake -- Baby bib card -- It's a girl birth announcement -- Ark & animals -- Happy anniversary -- You're invited -- Garden party invitation -- Come to tea -- You're invited -- Please come to our party -- Winter holiday cards : Mr. Snowman -- Merry Christmas tree -- Wynter thyme blessings -- Warm winter wishes -- Some assembly required -- Holiday home -- Christmas poinsettia -- Happy New Year.

Why go for store-bought when it’s so easy to handmake a personal card? This snappy guide offers countless creative ways to say "Happy Birthday,” "Best Wishes,” or simply "I’m Thinking of You.” Plus, it takes no time, with these simple and lovely designs that cover almost any imaginable occasion. There are gift tags, postcards, tri-folded cards, and ones decorated with paint, beads, craft wire, fabric, and even polymer clay and silk flowers. An introductory section teaches techniques ranging from adhering sequins and applying glitter to embossing and rubber stamping--along with instructions on making matching envelopes.