Quick & Clever Handmade Cards

Over 80 Projects and Ideas for All Occasions

Julie Hickey (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

112 Seiten

2004
David & Charles (Verlag)
978-0-7153-1660-3 (ISBN)

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Step by step projects show in illustrated detail how to make a variety of eye catching cards for differnt occasions, while a wide range of simple techniques, such as stamping, paper weaving, embossing and punches are used in fun and innovative ways for unique effects.

A gorgeous array of handmade cards to suit all ages and occasions. Create a variety of eye-catching cards for every celebration with a range of clever papercraft techniques.

Cardmaking techniques - Clear 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 16 unique cards with two variation ideas for every design. There's also an 8-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 colour 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.

Julie Hickey is a successful card maker, workshop tutor and author. She has been involved in running the Craftwork Card Club by post, which supplies over 1,500 members with materials, projects and newsletters. She is a regular contributor to Crafts Beautiful and Practical Crafts, and is also the author of Quick and Clever Instant Cards and Flower Power Papercrafts.

Introduction; Equipment; Paper And Card Embellishments; Basic Techniques; Design Principles And Layout; Colour; Selling Your Cards; Producing Cards In Bulk; Girlie Birthday Card; Kiddie Cat Birthday Card; New Home Celebration; Spring Flower Easter Card; Birthday Surprise Cards; Decoupage Design; Woven Wedding Anniversary; Father's Day Metallic Card; Glittering Mosaic Thank You; Congratulations On Your Baby; Floral Get Well; 21st Birthday Celebrations; Hearts and Flowers Engagement Card; Keepsake Birthday Card; Concertina Christening Card; Mother's Day Posy; Sayings To Write In Your Cards; Templates; Galleries: Christmas; Romance; Sentiments; Celebrations; Suppliers; Acknowledgments; Index

Erscheint lt. Verlag	24.9.2004
Reihe/Serie	Quick and Clever
Verlagsort	Newton Abbot
Sprache	englisch
Maße	220 x 280 mm
Gewicht	310 g
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Kreatives Gestalten
ISBN-10	0-7153-1660-5 / 0715316605
ISBN-13	978-0-7153-1660-3 / 9780715316603
Zustand	Neuware