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!
