Download or read book Creative Cardmaking written by Various and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2006-08-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Guide to Cardmaking You can thrill your family and friends with personalized greeting cards that are overflowing with character and sentiments. With the Creative Cardmaking: A Complete Guide, you'll find over 80 gorgeous cards you can create using a wealth of basic techniques and the latest ideas. Each project features complete step-by-step directions, helpful tips and expert guidance using a variety of easy-to-find materials including rubber stamps, decorative papers, family photos, antique labels and more. Included are projects and examples for every occasion, event and style, from Mother's Day and Christmas, to vintage-style greetings and unique envelopes. Inspirational galleries ensure you'll never run out of ideas! Celebrate the special people in your life with spectacular greetings created specially from the heart.
Download or read book CardMaker s Sketch Book written by Tanya Fox and published by Annie's. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Card sketches have quickly become a favorite creative resource among card makers. Your interpretation of these 45 sketches, along with your extensive stash of supplies results in a one-of-a-kind statement of your affection. We've included more than 220 projects to jump-start the creative process.
Download or read book The Practical Book of Card Making written by Cheryl Owen and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2020-11-16 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Creative Cards written by Paula Pascual and published by Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Card Making with Cricut written by Tanya Fox and published by Annie's. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents over 40 greeting card designs that can be made with a Cricut Expression paper-cutting machine.
Download or read book The Card Book written by Susan Attenborough and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes how-to information.
Download or read book Creative Greeting Cards written by Sandi Genovese and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2001 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “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.
Download or read book The Complete Photo Guide to Cardmaking written by Judi Watanabe and published by Creative Publishing international. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!
Download or read book Card Sketches for Paper Crafters written by Paper Crafts Magazine and published by Leisure Arts. This book was released on 2012 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sketches are a card maker's best friend because they take the guesswork out of the design process. In this must-have edition revealing the secrets of creative card design, the editors of Paper Crafts Magazine® have gathered over 125 sketches and more than 500 projects to show how to use sketches for card designs. All the paper crafter has to do is decide on a sketch, gather the supplies, and create the card in no time flat! From fun and cute birthday cards to holiday gift card holders, this very special book will become a go-to resource every time the card maker digs into her paper crafting stash.
Download or read book 175 Fresh Card Ideas written by Kimber Mcgray and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-08-04 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Share joy with handmade cards! Handmade cards are fun to give and receive! 175 Fresh Card Ideas is packed with ideas for all occasions—from kid-friendly themes and milestone birthdays to holidays, bridal and baby showers and sweet sentiments—so you'll never be stuck without a design idea for any card-giving occasion. More than 50 cards include step-by-step instructions and each chapter features a gallery brimming with more inspiration. You'll discover: • Essential techniques for card-making—including rubber stamping, paper trimming, using Copic markers and more—great for beginning card-makers and enthusiasts alike. • Ideas for special sentiments that will work interchangeably with many of the cards. • Sketches for creating cards and inspiration for tags, gift bags, candy wrappers and more are also included. Let 175 Fresh Card Ideas help you celebrate any occasion!
Download or read book Creative Card Making for Scrapbookers written by Memory Makers and published by Memory Makers. This book was released on 2004-10-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creative Card Making for Scrapbookers If you've ever come away from a store-bought card shopping experience feeling as though you "settled" for a less-than-perfect salutation, Creative Card Making for Scrapbookers is the solution you've been waiting for. By utilizing your tools, supplies and techniques as a scrapbooker, you can easily create beautiful and unique personal greetings that lucky recipients will cherish and that you'll feel proud to give. Waiting for you inside: More than 200 outstanding cards, invitations and announcements Illustrated step-by-step instructions for mastering the card making process Dozens of eye-catching, cutting-edge techniques Patterns for personalized card forms and envelopes Thoughtful sentiments for your card's interior Innovative ideas for incorporating countless mediums, including metals, clays, paints, textiles, stamping, paper craft, baubles and more In our age of frenzied, never-fast-enough communication, handmade cards are a welcomed and refreshing treasure. So surprise your friends and loved ones on their next trip to the mailbox with a made-just-for-them handcrafted card.
Download or read book Wishes written by Jeanette R. Lynton and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2010-05 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paper crafting trendsetter and best-selling author of Cherish: Scrapbook Layouts Made Beautifully Simple, Jeanette R. Lynton carries on the art of handmade, heartfelt personal correspondence with Wishes: Fall in Love with Cardmaking. The stunning companion to Originals: Handcrafted Cards Made Easy, this book contains 109 patterns portrayed in more than 200 greeting cards, invitations, and announcements, touching on themes and occasions such as Mother's Day, Father's Day, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year's, Halloween, congratulations, gratitude, celebration, and "just because. Wishes includes Jeanette's innovative Card Workshops, which show you how to make up to 16 cards using just a few sheets of paper. Plus, you'll find dozens of Jeanette's tips and techniques for creating the eye-catching details that make each handmade card extra special. Jeanette R. Lynton, founder and CEO of Close To My Heart, one of the largest direct-selling paper crafting and scrapbooking companies in the industry, has frequently spearheaded trends in the burgeoning paper crafting/scrapbooking arena. Jeanette's many contributions have made paper crafts more fun and accessible than ever before, and her creative influence continues to bring a vibrant breathof beauty to the art of preserving memories and honoring relationships. She lives near Salt Lake City.
Download or read book Artful Mini Cards written by Janice E McKee and published by Annie's. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing professional-looking cards into the realm of do-it-yourself home crafting, this reference teaches the processes for embellishing fabric, pressing flowers, handstitching easy designs, and using paper napkins to create stunning card art. Encapsulating the unique joy of mini cards, this book—buttressed by dozens of color photographs—weaves a number of crafting techniques that will appeal to card makers, art enthusiasts, and general crafters alike. It also imparts useful knowledge on embroidery, monoprints, vintage images, and how to use rice paper and emboss stamped images.
Download or read book 100 Fresh and Fun Handmade Cards written by Kimber Mcgray and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-02-15 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swivels, Pop-Ups, Spinners, Shakers, Sliders and More: Handmade Cards Have Never Been So Much Fun! Why settle for just any old greeting card when you can make your loved ones feel even more special with a handmade card? 100 Fresh and Fun Handmade Cards offers fabulous card inspiration and how-tos that are just right. Author Kimber McGray and select contributors share a huge variety of styles and designs with 100 cards: 50 quick and adorable cards for every occasion and 50 interactive or dimensional cards based on the quick card designs. Inside you'll find: • Essential techniques for cardmaking, including easy-to-follow directions for creating card bases, penny sliders and pop-ups. • Cards for every occasion, from birthdays and holidays to special occasions and general greetings. • Interactive or dimensional cards with parts that pop-up, shake and spin, and an awesome selection of gift card holders. Let 100 Fresh and Fun Handmade Cards lead the way to greetings that dazzle!
Download or read book Better Homes and Gardens Cardmaking for Scrapbookers written by Leisure Arts and published by Leisure Arts. This book was released on 2005-07 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use your scrapbooking supplies and this complete scrapbooker's guide to find cardmaking inspiration for any occasion. Leaflet features over 170 project ideas and includes a variety of themes.
Download or read book Card Making Techniques from A to Z written by Jeanette Robertson and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008-03 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning paper-crafting techniques to make one-of-a-kind cards has never been simpler or more fun. Each letter of the alphabet represents a different technique, from Appliqués to Zigzags, that you can master while creating an orginal project. You'll be able to fashion the perfect card for every occasion and special person in your life.--From publisher description.
Download or read book Quick Clever Handmade Cards written by Julie Hickey and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2004-03-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to create a gorgeous array of handmade greeting cards for all ages and occasions, to give or to sell. Cardmaking techniques: Clearly illustrated instructions guide you through each technique, from decoupage and paper weaving to working with shrink plastic, vellum and acetate. Use peel-off stickers, rubber stamps, punches and embellishments to make professional-looking cards for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, Christmas, and more! Design inspiration: Learn how to create sixteen unique cards with two variation ideas for every design. There’s also an eight-page gallery with even more inspiration and a handy list of sentiments to suit every occasion. Plus, there are handy tips for positioning elements to create the best layout and choosing suitable color schemes for your occasion. Selling handmade cards: Includes useful information on how to sell handmade cards and shows you how to make envelopes, inserts and large quantities in bulk. Use printed labels for a professional finish and get tips on selling to shops and marketing your cards.
