Synopses & Reviews
It's never been easier, or more fun, to make stunning, one-of-a-kind greeting cards that far outdo the expensive store-bought ones. Get started with easy-to-find tools and materials, like fabric and ribbon scraps, pressed flowers and photos, and with basic, fully-illustrated techniques that include making templates, cut-outs, stencils and envelopes. Quickly master quilling, embossing, applique, collage, rubber stamping, goldleafing, and more, with 35 fabulous projects including Stained Glass Flowers, Champagne Congratulations, a 3-D Snow Scene and Silk Painted Egg., There's a unique and stylish card for every festive celebration, from birthdays, weddings and baby showers to Christmas and Valentine's Day. A gallery of 40 ideas from leading designers inspires beginning and experienced crafters to experiment further with this wonderful, fulfilling craft.
About the Author
Petra Boase is a top UK designer and stylist with more than 15 books to her name. She regularly appears on TV and her work sells at Barneys, New York, and the Conran Shop in the UK and Liberty of London.