Encyclopedia of Cardmaking Techniques - Softcover

May 09 It's all about the money. Have you seen the price of birthday cards for example? At the risk of sounding like my grandmother, it costs what the present used to cost. But seriously, why not be creative and make your own cards? If, like me, this isn't where your creativity lies, don't give up so easily. It doesn't mean that you can't put together a good enough card to personalise the present without it costing the earth. And especially if there are kids involved. This is where it becomes really fun. Not only will this be time away from the television or computer, it will also introduce a different way of thinking of things. The options in this book are many but it also gives your imagination free rein by showing different ideas and having you think in that way. You can, of course, go the extravagant route where the card becomes the present, but you can also personalise a present with a card that says as much about you as it does about the one receiving the gift. And those are really special. Diane de Beer * Pretoria News * Jan 08 This book is a must-have if you want to brush up on your card making skills. There are 18 different techniques for you to try and whether you're a card making newbie or an old hand, you're sure to find something new to have a go at here. Whether you fancy playing with parchment craft, getting beaded effects or even adding coloured sand to cards, this is the book for you! A variety of experts guide you through their favourite ideas, and there are plenty of step-by-step photos to walk you through every stage. * Papercraft Inspirations * Christmas 2007 For a detailed guide to a vast array of cardmaking techniques make sure you get yourself a copy of [this book]. Inside are easy to follow step-by-step instructions and photographs of all your favourite techniques including iris folding, embossing, quilling, stamping, beading and punching. The book contains lots of invaluable hints and tips along with a fantastic selection of projects for you to try. * Making Cards *

This new cardmaking compendium comprises material from the following 18 titles in the Handmade Greetings Card series: Punched Cards, Embossed Cards, Eyelet Cards, Glitter Cards, Metal & Wire Cards Polymer Clay Cards, Silk Ribbon Cards, Card & Thread Cards, Quick Parchment Cards, Glass Painted Cards, Tea Bag Folded Cards, Peel-Off Cards, Rubber Stamped Cards, Watercolour Cards, Beaded Cards, Quilled Cards, Three-Dimensional Cards and Iris Folded Cards. The compendium features the introductions and techniques sections from the original titles with projects that have not appeared in any previous compendium. Together they make an exhaustive guide to cardmaking techniques that will inspire beginners and experienced craftspeople alike.