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.

Describing how to create greetings cards with a personal touch, this guide features 30 designs which can be customized for all ages, occasions and beliefs. It demonstrates 12 key techniques such as metal foil embossing and quilling in clear, photographic sequences.

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.

"Write Greeting Cards like a Pro" is updated from the original book with additional chapters, updated market information, and current industry developments. "Write Greeting Cards like a Pro" is a helpful guide for anyone who wants to begin greeting card writing, take the online course, or for a more seasoned writer who might need more methods for creating great card concepts and sentiments. Karen’s online course is one of the few options for writers to get one on one training with a greeting card professional.