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.

200 handmade cards for all occasions

Beautiful to receive as well as fun to make, here is a sparkling selection of fabulous card-making projects designed for maximum decorative and creative effect. There are cards for holidays and festivals, birthday celebrations, special anniversaries and red letter days, plus cards to express love, friendship, apology, sympathy and much more. There are also inspirational ideas for giftwraps, pretty origami boxes and handmade envelopes. The introduction outlines materials and equipment you will need and demonstrates over 50 papercraft techniques – from cutting, scoring and stencilling to stamping, bleaching and pin-pricking – to help you achieve your desired design. Bursting with ideas and illustrated with 1100 step- by-step photographs this book is a treasury of inspiration for every creative crafts enthusiast.