Synopses & Reviews
Marbled, stenciled, block-printed, folded-and-dyed: these simple techniques transform plain, white paper into stunning stationery, greeting cards, gift bags, and more. First, look at the artists' gallery to see a range of incredible, original paper items--even jewelry! Then hone your skills and create designs using all of the 6 basic decorating techniques. Sponge, comb, or draw a pattern with paste; cut simple blocks from potatoes, corks, and other household objects; make stencils and brush or spray paint them on; dye or laminate your sheet; and embellish with two methods of marbling. Eleven projects include notelets and a matching case, a box cover, a wastepaper container, lampshades, picture mounts and frames, a blotter and letter holder, and more. Bonus: instructions for cutting cards, scoring, box-making and other paper construction techniques! 96 pages (all in color), 7 1/2 x 10 1/2.
Synopsis
Marbled, stenciled, block-printed, laminated, and folded-and-dyed. With these and other simple techniques, you can transform the plainest piece of white paper into stunning stationery, greeting cards, gift bags, and more! First, look at the artists' gallery to see a range of incredible, original paper items, then do one of the 11 projects: notelets and a matching case; a wastepaper container; lampshades; picture frames; a blotter and letter holder; and more.
Bonus: instructions for cutting cards, scoring, and paper construction techniques.