"The cards...go beyond simple greetings...and are small works of art. Twenty-two designers contributed projects to Gilchrist's book using collage, fabric, printing, and photocopies decorated and embellished to make one-of-a-kind creations...Recommended for public libraries."--"Library Journal."

With over 30 inspirational projects detailing a range of 3-D papercraft card designs for any occasion, Pop-Up Cards has something for everyone.

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.

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.

Annotation Early photographic portraiture and pressed-flower designs distinguish this package for fashioning decorative Victorian-era cards. Illustrative photographsand detailed instructions cover every step, including tips for using pressed flowers, ribbon, doilies, and lace. For added convenience, background papers and photographs are included such thatlovers of Victorian design and aspiring crafters alikecan enjoy these inspiring projects right off the shelf.

Handmade cards can be simple to make and so satisfying to give and receive. Each of the 100 projects in this book includes step-by-step instructions, directions for making envelopes, color photographs, and hints and tricks for creating new designs.

Title on accompanying CD-ROM: Originals: card confidence program template CD.