The Complete Practical Book of Making Gift Cards and Scrapbooking

The Complete Practical Book of Making Gift Cards and Scrapbooking

Author: Cheryl Owen

Publisher: Southwater Publishing

Published: 2017-05-02

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 9781846813511

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This lavish book is a collection of hundreds of practical craft techniques, inspirational ideas and fabulous designs. An introduction to each craft details all the materials and equipment that are needed to get started. Easy methods for making and decorating card and scrapbook page backgrounds follow, and there are tips on choosing design themes, putting tints and patterns together, and using embellishments to personalize each design. Many versatile craft techniques are featured such as papercraft, stamping, stencils, paint techniques, working with airdrying clay, simple sewing and embroidery.This is the ultimate sourcebook for all crafters.


The Illustrated Project Book of Making Gift Cards and Scrapbooking

The Illustrated Project Book of Making Gift Cards and Scrapbooking

Author: Cheryl Owen

Publisher: Southwater Publishing

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781780191942

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This title offers 360 easy-to-follow projects and techniques with 2300 lavish photographs. This is the complete step-by-step guide to making your own greetings cards, gift wrap, gift tags, invitations, memory albums and scrapbook pages to treasure. You can make greetings cards for Mother's Day, Divali, Chinese New Year, weddings, anniversaries, Easter, Christmas, special birthdays, and just to keep in touch; create personalized scrapbook pages for themes on the changing seasons, children, family and friends, heritage, pets and sports. It presents a range of styles that will appeal to different tastes, from traditional and nostalgic to retro and cutting-edge, and with ideas suitable for adults and children of all ages. Every project and technique is shown in 2300 beautiful step-by-step photographs to ensure success. The complementary crafts of creative greetings cards and decorative scrapbooking offer the opportunity to create personalized designs that celebrate life's special events. This superb practical book contains 360 ideas, craft techniques and designs shown in 2300 evocative photographs. You can make a greetings card to celebrate New Year, a cute rabbit for a first birthday, and a gilded card for a wedding anniversary. You can create scrapbooking pages to remember a party, use sepia-tinted photographs for a display of a family wedding, and use mementoes for a lasting impression of a special holiday. With ideas to suit all tastes, this is the ultimate source book for crafters.


The Encyclopedia of Greeting Card Tools & Techniques

The Encyclopedia of Greeting Card Tools & Techniques

Author: Susan Pickering Rothamel

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 1600590292

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Susan Pickering Rothamel, author of the best-selling Encyclopedia of Scrapbook Tools and Techniques (Sterling/Chapelle, 2005), now turns her A-to-Z eye to another popular papercraft: greeting cards. With its detailed definitions of terms, tools, materials, and techniques; illustrated how-to instructions; and hundreds of handmade cards from leading artists, this will become the must-have visual reference for anyone interested in the craft. Photographs of delightful greeting cards appear on every spread, along with step-by-step pictures of key skills. Sidebars on leading card makers discuss the techniques for which they’re celebrated, from Dee Gruenig’s rubber-stamp designs to Alli Bartkowski’s quilling.


The Practical Book of Card-Making

The Practical Book of Card-Making

Author: Cheryl Owen

Publisher: Lorenz Books

Published: 2020-11-16

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780754835189

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200 step-by-step techniques and projects with 1100 photographs - a comprehensive course in making cards, envelopes, invitations, tags and papers in a host of different styles.


Paper Craft

Paper Craft

Author: DK

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Published: 2015-10-01

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0241247896

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Full of creative craft ideas that are guaranteed to impress, Paper Craft will teach you how to transform plain old paper into beautiful decorations, handmade cards, scrapbooks and more. Do you want to create bespoke wedding invites? Or impress your friends with personalised birthday cards and wrapping paper? Paper Craft contains absolutely everything you need to know, from the necessary equipment, to techniques and materials, with 50 projects to get you crafting. With templates to save you time and simplify projects you can start crafting pop-up cards, jewellery, bunting, lanterns and more and if you're feeling even more creative then variations throughout will inspire you to make your projects even more unique. Whether you're a total novice or already familiar with handmade crafts, you'll soon be cutting, folding, glueing and printing your way to paper craft heaven.


Cards That Wow with Sizzix

Cards That Wow with Sizzix

Author: Sizzix

Publisher: Creative Publishing International

Published: 2015-09

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 1589238842

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Explore the unique techniques & ideas for using the Sizzix die-cutting & embossing machines. Create handcrafted & embellished greeting cards, thank you's or invites!


Creating Keepsakes

Creating Keepsakes

Author: Creating Keepsakes Books

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 1601405286

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Doesnt everyone have that one scary closet stuffed with years worth of family photos and memorabilia? And dont we all have the best intentions of doing something with all of it some day?


Calligraphy for Greetings Cards and Scrapbooking

Calligraphy for Greetings Cards and Scrapbooking

Author: Peter E. Taylor

Publisher: GMC Publications

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781861088826

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Teaches adults and older children the skills needed to write calligraphically in a range of modern and traditional styles, suitable for every greeting card and scrapbooking purposes. This title also explains embossing, printing with carved erasers, linocut lettering and other techniques for creative lettering.


Scrapbooking For Dummies

Scrapbooking For Dummies

Author: Jeanne Wines-Reed

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-03-08

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 1118054318

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Scrapbooking is sweeping the nation! This hot hobby is a fantastic way to preserve your memories and family history—and have a lot of fun doing it. Now, here’s an easy-to-follow guide that will have you creating great scrapbook projects in no time. Scrapbooking For Dummies is perfect for you if you’re a new scrapbooker who wants to create your own personal scrapbook (or who would like to make a special scrapbook for a friend or loved one) or if you’re already an avid scrapbooker who’s looking for helpful tips and new ideas. This friendly guide takes the guesswork out of creating well-designed albums. You’ll discover how to: Organize your photographs and memorabilia Assemble the right tools and materials Research your personal history and tell your story Design attractive, foolproof page layouts Network with other scrapbookers This plain-English guide features clear, close-up photographs and sketches that illustrate just what you want to know about scrapbooking tools and techniques. You’ll learn about the different styles of scrapbooking, how to create unity in your albums, and how to take better pictures (including advice on digital photography). You receive hands-on guidance every step of the way as you: Choose a theme or occasion Crop and mount photographs Accessorize with stickers, stamps, and more Enhance your albums through journaling Avoid costly, time-consuming mistakes Take proper care of photographs and negatives Extend the life of your old photos Complete with ten great scrapbooking projects and a list of online resources, Scrapbooking For Dummies gives you the tools you need to create beautiful albums to share with family and friends—and pass on to future generations!


Making Memories

Making Memories

Author: Amy Tangerine

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2022-03-15

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 0744063051

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Find calm every day through journaling and scrapbooking! Practice mindfulness and live in the moment. This children’s journaling book is a fantastic way to teach kids about taking each moment for what it is and managing anxiety, stress and fear. It’s a beautiful how-to guide that will help your kids live more intentionally. Perfect for children ages 8 and older, this helpful activity book is packed with things to do, journaling prompts and ideas, and relaxation tips and advice. Inside, you’ll find: • Calming activity ideas for inside and outside, at home, and on the go. • First lessons in big ideas and philosophy for children alongside practical applications. • A ‘How-to’ guide to journaling and scrapbooking so children can document their experiences. • A theme throughout that teaches children to cherish the moment and make and retain memories as a result. • Creative, practical activities to get children away from screens and encourage a positive frame of mind. Did you know that mindfulness reduces activity in the brain’s fight or flight zone, allowing for improved focus, memory, and social and emotional skills? That’s why journaling and taking moments away from screens is excellent for children! Making Memories Journal offers a creative solution to managing emotions and living for the now. It’s a fun memories book for kids to engage with the world around them through lessons in big ideas and journaling tips. Kids are taken through activities, from cleaning their space to learning how to make origami and writing down thoughts and feelings. They learn crafts to calm a busy mind, discover Buddhist meditation and explore the outdoors mindfully. It also features a strong environmental awareness, with activities encouraging sustainability and recycling!