Book Description
A wealth of stylish ideas for making gift cards that are beautifully crafted and highly original, whatever the occasion. Weddings, Birthdays, Christmas, Get Well, Good Luck and more: the variety of occasions on which a handmade card would be appreciated is endless!
This book offers such a huge variety of design ideas that you will be spoilt for choice when deciding what to make. Paper and card make up the basic materials for creating gift cards, and the massive range of paper and card on the market is explored. In addition, there are so many tools and embellishments to choose from to make your card really special: beads, punches, rubber stamps, charms, ribbons, paper yarn, mikuhki cord, wire, gold leaf, and funky foam.
Each technique is explored through a step-by-step project to make up a specific card for a particular occasion; variations cards are then featured. Handy tips feature throughout, inspirational gallery spreads plus advice on making cards to sell complete the book.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Book.......2007-07-09
I am a beginner in cardmaking and found this book very useful. However the book is not aimed entirely at the beginners. Anyone can draw inspiration from it. The cards are very beautiful and relatively easy to make. There are lots of useful information about the tools, basic techniques, choosing the right color, even selling your cards, personal trademark, which I liked very much.
Wish I Knew I was A British Book.......2007-01-13
The problem I had with this book was finding the supplies in it. The book is from England and most of the supplies are from companies over there. I finally found them on the internet but couldn't afford the shipping. Had to substitute every single thing so I didin't get the look I wanted on most of the cards.
Quick and Clever Handmade Cards.......2007-01-04
Very good ideas for the newcomer and a good reference for all
need lots of materials to make cards.......2006-03-26
I think that the book had lots of cute ideas but they all require lots of separate materials that I did not already have in my vast collection of cardmaking and scrapbooking supplies. You could use the basic ideas and modify them to make your own cards though.
Design Ideas for Many Occasions.......2006-01-19
"A wealth of stylish ideas for making gift cards that are beautifully crafted and highly original, whatever the occasion. Weddings, Birthdays, Christmas, Get Well, Good Luck and more: the variety of occasions on which a handmade card would be appreciated is endless!
This book offers such a huge variety of design ideas that you will be spoilt for choice when deciding what to make. Paper and card make up the basic materials for creating gift cards, and the massive range of paper and card on the market is explored. In addition, there are so many tools and embellishments to choose from to make your card really special: beads, punches, rubber stamps, charms, ribbons, paper yarn, mikuhki cord, wire, gold leaf, and funky foam.
Each technique is explored through a step-by-step project to make up a specific card for a particular occasion; variations cards are then featured. Handy tips feature throughout, inspirational gallery spreads plus advice on making cards to sell complete the book." (review by familycorner.com from one of their terrific online newsletters)
Average customer rating:
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The Artful Bride: Wedding Invitations: A Stylish Bride's Guide to Simple, Handmade Wedding Correspondence (Artful Bride)
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Book Description
Every couple wants to announce their wedding with style and aplomb. Savvy, stylish brides are looking for ways to add their own style and sophistication to their wedding without relying on tradition-heavy standards. This beautiful guide contains everything a bride needs to personalize her wedding correspondence elegantly -- but also simply and inexpensively. It includes more than 20 fashionable and fun-to-make invitation and correspondence ideas.
Customer Reviews:
Great ideas for everyone........2007-04-16
I think this book has great ideas and styles for everyone. Some of the ideas are very simple that anyone could do (I am not an artsy/creative person at all), while other ideas are for the more crafty person.
This book was so helpful to me, I saved a lot of money and my invitations are much more personable and more my style than anything I could have bought at a store.
Must be crafty.......2007-04-12
I have found that I am obviously not very crafty. The book tries to lay out the details on how to make the invitations for those of us that are crafty challenged. I decided that there was to much work involved with making your own invitations. There are very nice designs in the book for those people that are willing to put the time and effort into making the invitations.
Wedding Invitations.......2007-03-08
I was looking for more formal invitation options. The term "artful" is correct in the title, for they were crafty. I did not find them to be "stylish" according to my taste.
Helpful.......2007-02-21
This is a nice book. However, it would have been even better if there were more invitation styles included in the book.
Fun and creative ideas.......2006-11-10
This book has a lot of creative ideas for sending out your standard wedding invitation. None of them are extremely hard (though I would skip the one that has your photo plastered onto some sort of zippered card).
Book Description
Handmade Christmas is filled with ingenious ideas for creating a personal and festive holiday. From creating holiday window boxes or a gingerbread mansion to making your own gift wrap, Martha Stewart offers a stylish, inventive guide.
200 4-color photographs.
Customer Reviews:
My first Martha Stewart book.......2002-12-07
I have used many of these projects and loved it. The ribbon trays I have given as gifts were well received, and once I got the glass cut, were just gorgeous. I found baskets on sale one day, and they just all came together, not as expensive as I thought. I think the ribbon cost the most, but still, a really great gift for not a lot of money in my case. Recipes, of course, and things like candlemaking are showcased here. So glad I bought it!
I liked it.......2002-03-01
This book taught me the best way to wrap gifts.
poo.......1999-09-08
I am usually a Martha fan but I see these books of hers as an attempt to just suck more money out of us. Almost everything in this book can be found in past issues of her magazine. If I would have known that I would have went to the library and decided what was best myself.I believe all of her books are this way---I mean samples from her show and magazine. Nothing new or surprising.
Make your Christmas one "from the heart"........1996-12-09
Martha Stewart presents some of the most beautiful and
creative ideas to make Chirstmas special. Her gift and
wrapping ideas allow for the kind of creativity that will
make each gift truly special and "from the heart".The
decorating ideas she presents are truly beautiful and have
given rise to many new holiday traditions in our home
and in the homes of the many friends that have borrowed
this book from me. The fact that she provides the names and
addresses of the mail order houses she gets her supplies
from for all of the wonderful things she shows in the book
is a god-send.
Book Description
For any crafter seeking new ways to create personal, one-of-a-kind cards and gift wrap, this guide will show them how. Successful author and craft expert Vivienne Bolton provides:
*45 new projects and designs for readers to create and make
*Card and gift wrap ideas for a spectrum of occasions, from birthdays and new babies, to Easter and anniversaries
*Ways to incorporate a multitude of materials, including stickers, wire, foam, rivets, rubber stamps, and beads
With straightforward instruction perfect for beginners, and a wealth of different techniques to appeal to crafters at an advanced level, this exciting guide will capture the attention of every reader who likes to create.
Customer Reviews:
Fabulous reference guide for beginners.......2006-04-20
I am new to cardmaking and was looking for something that "held my hand" through a few projects and had lots of ideas. This book delivered on all accounts. Each of the 50+ projects are shown on a spread (2 facing pages) with the finished card and variations on the left and detailed how-to instructions, color photos, materials list, and variations on the right. Up front there is a friendly discussion of the materials used and how to make gift bags & pouches, and to decorate envelopes to coordinate with the finished card.
I loved everything about this book--from the friendly British (?) tone and descriptions to the use of relatively simple materials (she uses 3-D paint instead of brads; that has to be a purse-stretcher!) and the "galleries" in the back that show many work-ups of one particular theme (e.g. 6 cards w/ rosebuds, with a peacock feather stamp). I pored over each page and really savored it--beginners need look no further for a 101 how-to guide, and more experienced card crafters could still find some ideas, I'm sure. Thank you, Vivienne!
Great Book!!!.......2005-11-04
Not only does it tell you how to make each card step by step, but it gives you coordinating items to match with the card or to make alone. It also gives you templates to trace or copy. Very nice!!!!
The Big Book Of Handmade Cards and Giftwrap: Over 50 Step-by-Step Projects .......2005-08-22
My wife loves it.
Book Description
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.
Book Description
Everything old is new again. We're talking retro and crafters can't get enough of this major trend. Retro Mania! is the first book to show how to use the hot images and graphics from everyone's favorite decades. Readers will find:
-50 projects that feature popular decade-inspired motifs, such as the swellegant 40s, the fabulous 50s, the psychedelic 60s and the groovy 70s
-Stylish ideas for card making, rubber stamping, scrapbooking, paper crafts, and more
-Fun facts about each era and tips on customizing every project
Whether the mood is hip, swinging, or funky, this title is sure to jive with crafters of any experience and age, including tweens and teens.
Customer Reviews:
retro a go-go.......2007-09-10
so i totally dig the retro inspired ideas in this book. they have tons of stamping ideas and lots of invitation and card ideas. more of a card book that a scrapbook idea book but it does have a few scrapbook pages. directions are easy to follow.
Great for retro ideas.......2006-09-08
I bought this book because I plan to create retro-themed wedding invitations. It provides lots of ideas on how to combine different types of retro paper and stamps. The designs are flexible enough so that you can use your own papers and stamps--no need to follow the book to the letter. The cards are fairly simple, but even an expert cardmaker could use the paper/stamp combinations shown here to create more intricate cards. Resources for paper, stamps, and supplies are given in the back of the book, as well as templates for various cut-out elements.
An excellent display of fun projects tied with ideas for entertainment and gift-giving.......2006-03-06
Judi Watanabe, Alison Eads and Laurie Dewberry's Retro Mania! is a craft title to delight the eye: over sixty cards, party decorations, and scrapbook layouts demonstrate the retro style from the 1940s through the 70s, suggesting flashy ideas for themes and offering 'recipes' for success which include explicit directions on card stock and types, gift boxes and cans to make, and more. An excellent display of fun projects tied with ideas for entertainment and gift-giving.
Nothing but a big advertisement!.......2005-12-14
This book is a complete waste of time and money. I ordered it for my arts and crafts store, sight unseen, and was insulted by the contents. Fortunately, I always order a single copy of a book until I know what is in the contents. I have taken it off the shelf and designated it as a 'reference' book. I would not feel right selling this to a customer.
Of the 60 projects, almost 30 require the ownership of specific JudiKins stamps. Almost all projects need more than just one stamp and several require 7 or 8 distinct JudiKins stamps. Another 5 have you purchasing rubber stamps from companies other than JudiKins.
The same thing applies to paper and cardstock. The majority of the projects require very specific papers and cardstock from designated companies. Again, some have you using 7 or 8 of these certain papers, which are integral to the design (as are the rubber stamps).
You will be unable to recreate more than half of this book unless you're addicted to JudiKins stamps and have a scrabooking store in your backyard, in which you can access all the specific papers and cardstock.
It's quite obvious who sponsored this publication.
Customer Reviews:
Not just another Idea book.......2007-03-09
This isn't just another idea book-- it's an art primer. It goes beyond rubber stamping, although there are some very good instructions for rubber stamping. You can also explore plastic wrap prints, fabric and salt prints, and marbling to name a few. There's even a section on creative card lettering! This is for exploring many types of art media in card making endeavors. I highly recommend it.
Fabulous Ideas and Presentation.......2005-04-26
I just got this book and it is wonderful! This book is well laid out, with step by step instructions, and lots of pictures. These are not cards for your kids to make. These are cards adults or older children will make that the recipient will keep as treasured keepsakes. Techniques such as marbling, crayon batik, bleach stamping, embossing, teabag folded cards, pop-up cards and calligraphy. Unfortunately that list doesn't do justice to the variety and beauty of the examples and explanations shown in the book.
Amazon.com
Spring greetings and summer wishes, autumn notes and winter cheer--learn how to make imaginative cards for every season and any occasion with the 50 projects in The Card Shop by Sandra Lounsbury Foose. Start with simple fold-and-cut designs to create snowmen, animals, witches, and more. Move on to more involved cutouts depicting Santas, snowflakes, kitchen items, hamburgers, and pizza slices. Then try easy, three-dimensional constructions like sleds, houses, and sailboats. Complete templates and detailed instructions demystify the process, though beginners may be frustrated by the sometimes confusing directions. But the wide range of events covered, along with ideas for other types of notes (gift tags, invitations, announcements, bookmarks), plus a list of suggested messages for all sorts of cards, makes this a nice choice for those who enjoy bright, country-style designs and who have some patience with a craft knife. --Amy Handy
Book Description
There are few gifts more delightful than a greeting card made by hand and sent from the heart. In The Card Shop, Sandra Lounsbury Foose offers 50 charming and clever designs for birthdays, weddings, and every holiday or special occasion. Many are three-dimensional pieces, such as the pretty origami kite card announcing a summer picnic. Other novel ideas include the fold-out witch for Halloween and the teddy-in-a-bassinet to celebrate a new baby. Each one is easy to make and appealing to all ages. With paper, glue, scissors, and imagination, each card can be completed in minutes.
Customer Reviews:
Just as Dazzling as the Title Claims.......2006-04-22
The instructions are excellent, all of the templates are included, and the end results are attractive & unique. You don't have to be an exceptional artist to make these cards, and basic supplies (rubber cement, scissors, & colored paper) can be used for all of the patterns. You can also easily vary the designs with different patterns/types of paper or add that extra touch with lettering. The cards can be used for all occasions or no occasion, and cover all four seasons and major holidays. A wonderful addition to any library--I would recommend it for all skill levels.
Just used it to make all my holiday cards!.......2003-12-18
I have made about half of the cards in this book at least once since I bought it in January, and I look forward to making some more. In fact, I just finished making all of my Christmas and Hanukkah cards from patterns in this book, and they came out pretty well. Most of the patterns lend themselves to personal touches, which keeps things interesting and allows you to get more mileage out of them.
I do, however, recommend a light box for making these cards. I got a cheap one for about $10. The light box gives you two advantages: one, you don't have to cut up your xerox copies of the patterns, which prevents you from losing the little pieces. Two, it's much easier to line up the placement of cutting lines, embellishments and the like.
The only complaint I have about this book is that some of the cards come out a little small. To remedy this, I set the copier to an enlargement setting, resulting in larger patterns.
I look forward to getting much more use out of this book!
An excellent, well-rounded set of project ideas.......2001-03-12
Card givers desiring a more personal touch than Hallmarks or the computer can produce will find Sandra Lounsbury Foose's Card Shop packed with fresh new ideas for handmade cards. From a basic introduction to paper and supplies for ideas for year-round greetings, Card Shop includes ornament cards and bookmarks and provides an excellent, well-rounded set of project ideas.
Book Description
There's something undeniably heartwarming in the old-fashioned and thoughtful gesture of creating and sending a personal note, a romantic card, or a handwritten thank you.
For readers who like receiving such notes as well as sending them, this book is for you. It offers more than 100 unique ideas for creating personalized stationery featuring traditional media, such as using stamps, paint, punches, needle and thread, as well as using the computer to generate monograms, borders and trims, clip art, photographs, and much more.
The stationery examples are simple, yet elegant, and feature a beautiful, fun, and sophisticated range of styles that appeal to everyone, not just skilled crafters. Designs can be made quickly, and can be executed assembly-line style, so that it's easy to make 10 or 20 sheets in one sitting. Most of all, the graceful handcrafted designs will delight the receiver.
Customer Reviews:
clever & crafty card ideas.......2006-09-21
This book had some lovely and unique ideas for stationary and invitations that would be adaptable to most any situation. Some of the ideas are very clever, like the Go Ahead, Pull My Tongue Stationary, in which you pull out a cute dog's tongue to read a message. Others are elegant, and some are just plain fun. There are a projects for the novice, and also for the experienced crafter. Some of the cards use computer graphics and templates, but they can all be downloaded for free. I would definately recommend this book!
Dissapointing.......2006-07-02
This book is very basic with many of the cards looking homemade rather than hand crafted.
I use my computer alongside traditional crafting techniques and was hoping for some original and inspiring ideas. I was dissapointed.
Looking for the plus points. There are some ideas that could be used to a good effect when working with children. Theres a nice envelope design and a clever idea working with fresh flowers.
The idea for the book is excellent however I am afraid I feel it has missed the mark. Sorry.
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