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The complete photo guide to cardmaking / Judi Watanabe ; photographs, Rob Bostick and Judi Watanabe.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Minneapolis, MN : Creative Publishing International, [2016]Copyright date: �2016Description: 256 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781589238824
  • 1589238826
Other title:
  • Complete photo guide to card making
  • Cardmaking
  • Card making
Subject(s):
Contents:
Cardmaking basics. Tools ; Materials ; Skills -- Card styles and methods. Photo cards ; Collage ; Decoupage ; Embellishments ; Natural objects and materials ; Ribbons and string ; Mizuhiki ; Masking tape : decorative, fun, and whimsical ; Cutout shapes ; Quilling or paper filigree ; Folded cards ; Origami : the art of paper folding ; Pop-up cards ; Gift or money cards ; Blocks of color ; Window cards ; Parchment craft ; Embossing ; Stamping techniques ; Painted -- Glossary -- Suppliers -- Patterns.
Summary: 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!
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The Complete Photo Guide to Cardmaking explores a wide range of techniques and end products with step-by-step photographed instructions, making it a valuable reference for any crafter.

Includes index.

Cardmaking basics. Tools ; Materials ; Skills -- Card styles and methods. Photo cards ; Collage ; Decoupage ; Embellishments ; Natural objects and materials ; Ribbons and string ; Mizuhiki ; Masking tape : decorative, fun, and whimsical ; Cutout shapes ; Quilling or paper filigree ; Folded cards ; Origami : the art of paper folding ; Pop-up cards ; Gift or money cards ; Blocks of color ; Window cards ; Parchment craft ; Embossing ; Stamping techniques ; Painted -- Glossary -- Suppliers -- Patterns.

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!

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