Teeny Tiny Cards: Little Projects That Make a Big Impression

by Jane LaFerla

Tiny cards…BIG impact! This little collection is chock-full of fresh ideas created by a pool of talented designers. Not only does it include greeting cards (plus envelopes) for special occasions and holidays, but also clever gift and memento objects. No card exceeds 31/2 by 5 inches, and they’re made beautiful with popular crafting techniques such as altering, stamping, painting, and stitching. On display, too, are the hottest design trends, featuring windows, pockets, fold-outs, and fabric. Among the small treasures: a diminutive banner with embellished cards that spell out “happy birthday” and a palm-sized accordion-style book to document a celebration or trip. Every pint size statement really packs a punch!

Genres: Crafts

128 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2007

Reviews

[Lori]

I picked up this charming little gem at the library. Jane LaFeria's book, Teeny Tiny Cards: Little Projects That Make a Big Impression, appeals to card makers, collage artists, and scrapbooking experts alike. I love to make cards. I love the tactile feel of decorative papers. I love the visual appeal of the combination of art and words.

My favorite idea, entitled stacked deck (it's in lowercase in the book), pertains to making collage on playing cards. Have you ever had a deck that does not contain 52 cards? (Insert joke about not playing with a full deck here.) What a brilliant idea. I may try that out. The book contains templates, contributing designers, and an index. (I'm a librarian. I love a books that has an index. Geek alert.)

This book contains big ideas. Kudos, Jane LaFeria! :)

[Michelle]

I like small projects as they fit with my time better. I got a great idea in this one to do a garland for Emma's birthday and some magnets for Halloween. Neither are cards but that's just me tweaking the projects!

Teeny Tiny Cards