Making Your Own Greeting Cards & Gift Wrap

Making Your Own Greeting Cards & Gift Wrap
Author: Vivienne Bolton
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 501
Release: 2019-04-09
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1620083477

50+ step-by-step projects for cards, gift tags, wrapping paper, and envelopes. · Ideas for all occasions: birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, Christmas, Easter, Halloween, new baby, and new home. · Teaches a wide variety of papercrafting techniques. · Vivienne Bolton is the author of 20+ successful craft books.

My Ideal Bookshelf

My Ideal Bookshelf
Author: Thessaly La Force
Publisher: Little, Brown
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2012-11-13
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 0316225002

The books that we choose to keep -- let alone read -- can say a lot about who we are and how we see ourselves. In My Ideal Bookshelf, dozens of leading cultural figures share the books that matter to them most; books that define their dreams and ambitions and in many cases helped them find their way in the world. Contributors include Malcolm Gladwell, Thomas Keller, Michael Chabon, Alice Waters, James Patterson, Maira Kalman, Judd Apatow, Chuck Klosterman, Miranda July, Alex Ross, Nancy Pearl, David Chang, Patti Smith, Jennifer Egan, and Dave Eggers, among many others. With colorful and endearingly hand-rendered images of book spines by Jane Mount, and first-person commentary from all the contributors, this is a perfect gift for avid readers, writers, and all who have known the influence of a great book.

Creative Cards

Creative Cards
Author: Paula Pascual
Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2006
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781554071289

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.

Coloring Book of Shadows

Coloring Book of Shadows
Author: Amy Cesari
Publisher: Amy Cesari
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2021-05-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781953660022

A different kind of spell book, Witch's Alchemy is a coloring book that shows you how to unearth your magic through simple rituals and journal prompts. Use the elements of natural magic to become the best witch you can be.

Easy Greeting Cards

Easy Greeting Cards
Author: Better Homes and Gardens
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2012-04-20
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0544186257

More than 200 card projects for any occasion Greeting cards are a fast, fun, and inexpensive way to add handmade flair to any occasion. Here, you'll find projects to make more than 200 greeting cards and an additional 50+ paper projects like tags, boxes, giftwrap, and more. Numerous techniques are clearly explained and cover basics, traditional skills, and more involved techniques like paper engineered designs and recently popularized approaches like hand-cut, origami, lino-cut, kanzashi, screenprinted, and even letterpress designs. Gift giving is the number one reason that people craft, and what pairs better with a handmade gift than a handmade card? Whether you're a self-proclaimed King or Queen Card Maker or are just looking for a way to use up leftover supplies from another craft project, Easy Greeting Cards gets you on your way to making creative, inspired, and easy greeting cards. More than 200 greeting cards for every occasion and 50+ additional paper projects The cards feature a variety of popular and creative techniques Beautiful full-color photographs of every project offer ideas and inspiration Covering a wide array of holidays, milestones, and sentiments, Easy Greeting Cards makes it easier than ever to make the act of gift giving even more special.

Kirigami Greeting Cards

Kirigami Greeting Cards
Author: Karol Krčmár
Publisher: Kotzig Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Creative activities and seat work
ISBN: 9780971541177

For ages 4-8. Greeting cards of all kinds -- window, pop-up, and fold-out -- are beautiful and easy to make using this book of kirigami, the Japanese art of paper cutting and folding. Step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations start with simple designs that get increasingly complex, providing creative crafters of any level with inspired card ideas.

Gift Wrapping & Greeting Cards

Gift Wrapping & Greeting Cards
Author: Rosalind Burdett
Publisher: Smithmark Publishers
Total Pages: 104
Release: 1990
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780831718619

Provides instructions for making gift wrapping, boxes, envelopes, gift tags, and greeting cards.

Under the Lilacs

Under the Lilacs
Author: E. B. Goodale
Publisher: Clarion Books
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2020
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION
ISBN: 035815393X

Kate runs away from home because her mother and sister are too busy for her, but being independent is only fun for a little while.

Card Keeper

Card Keeper
Author: Eric Epstein
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-08-09
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781452150581

Featuring lovely Art Nouveau–inspired designs, this timeless album invites users to collect and organize memorable cards, from birthday wishes and special announcements to postcards collected over the years. With acid-free pages, roomy sleeves to hold cards of different sizes, and space in the margins to jot down notes, this keepsake makes it easy to preserve cherished mementos for years to come.

Kirigami Greeting Cards and Gift Wrap

Kirigami Greeting Cards and Gift Wrap
Author: Florence Temko
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2013-04-09
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1462912044

This book explores the Japanese art of paper cutting through a collection of kirigami greeting cards and gift wraps. Kirigami is an ideal pastime for both adults and children alike. You'll be amazed at the intricate and beautiful projects you can create with just a piece of paper and a pair of scissors. This is a wonderful book for anyone who enjoys creating with their hands. Renowned origami artist Florence Temko fills this book with truly unforgettable projects. The 25 origami projects in this book provide great ideas for every occasion, with Heart Variations For Your Valentine, Pop-ups, Dress-up Paper Dolls, Gift Box Borders, Woven Gift Wrap, Appliqued Gift Bag, and many, many more! The projects and simple instructions will appeal to anyone who crafts for fun or as an activity.