Here are 19 different ways to bead and stamp memorable cards! Combine ribbon with beads, add style with beaded fringe, stitch a daisy chain border, and more.
Beads offer endless creative potential. Combine them with the fun of handmade cards, and the sky's the limit! This entry in a new beginner-friendly, richly photographed series explains exactly how to pair the two crafts perfectly. Creating the cards requires only straightforward techniques, such as sewing, gluing, or wiring the beads-all thoroughly explained in a basics section-and most projects require just a few simple steps.
Learn more than a dozen stamping techniques, with easy-to-follow instructions. You'll be able to make your own greeting cards to mark milestone occasions, celebrate holidays, or just say hello--
Seven experienced craft authors show how to make simple and stunning greetings cards in a rich variety of themes: fairy cards, art nouveau, clear stamped, Celtic, oriental, Victorian, rustic, paper pierced and paper lace cards. The techniques simply explained and demonstrated include pen and wash, 3D decoupage, using pressed flowers, glass painting, using embossing powder, metal embossing, using polymer clay, rubber stamping and using clear stamps, using craft stickers, using chalks or alcohol inks, sewing beads on to cards, origami, using craft punches and quilling. The resulting projects are stunning, but the clear step by step photographs, templates for the designs and simple instructions make them achievable for card makers of all skill levels and there are dozens of beautifully photographed variations for more inspiration. Card makers looking for all kinds of different techniques will find something to inspire them here.Uses material from:Handmade Fairy Cards 9781844483051Handmade Art Nouveau Cards 9781844482092Handmade Clear Stamped Cards 9781844482207Handmade Celtic Cards 9781844482603Handmade Oriental Cards 9781844482108Handmade Victorian Cards 9781844482467Hand Painted Rustic Cards 9781844482450Handmade Paper Pierced Cards 9781844482474Paper Lace Greetings Cards 9781844484072
Handmade cards are a delight both to give and to receive, and coordinating gift wrap adds an extra special touch. This book presents a range of beautiful and fun cards, boxes, bags, and gift wrap suitable for all occasions. Book jacket.
Big names in the craft field have offered up their creative secrets for this collection of 60 new and highly creative approaches to card making. Full-page, full-colour photographs of each project offer inspiration while instructions are simple and clear.
Make over a dozen beautiful handmade cards with simple stamping techniques. Detailed instructions and full-color photography allow quick and easy completion of the projects.
Rubber-stamping is one of the most exciting artistic techniques because its applications are virtually limitless. No matter what medium they work in, artists and decorators continue to find new and exciting ways to incorporate rubber-stamping into beautiful, one-of-a-kind creations using simple techniques. Stamp Artistry showcases the innovative techniques and cutting-edge materials being used in stamping. This collection of creative projects will inspire you and teach you how to combine stamps with fabric, leather, beading, clay, metal, glass, and more to create artwork for every part of your life. Covering the gamut of rubber-stamping know-how -- from basic tools to professional tips to an extensive resource listing -- as well as complete step-by-step instructions for every project, this how-to guide is a must have for artists who want to incorporate the latest techniques and trends in their work. Book jacket.
Provides step-by-step, photo-illustrated instructions for making eighteen vintage greeting cards, and covers twelve techniques, such as rubber stamping, beading, and paper pricking.