Quick and Clever Handmade Cards: Over 80 Projects and Ideas for All Occasions

by Julie Hickey

A gorgeous array of handmade cards to suit all ages and occasions. Create a variety of eye-catching cards for every celebration with a range of clever papercraft techniques.

Cardmaking techniques – Clear illustrated instructions guide you through each technique, from decoupage and paper weaving to working with shrink plastic, vellum and acetate. Use peel-off stickers, rubber stamps, punches and embellishments to make professional-looking cards for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, Christmas and more!

Design inspiration – Learn how to create 16 unique cards with two variation ideas for every design. There’s also an 8-page gallery with even more inspiration and a handy list of sentiments to suit every occasion. Plus there are handy tips for positioning elements to create the best layout and choosing suitable colour schemes for your occasion.

Selling handmade cards – Includes useful information on how to sell handmade cards and shows you how to make envelopes, inserts and large quantities in bulk. Use printed labels for a professional finish and get tips on selling to shops and marketing your cards.

Genres: Reference, Crafts

112 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2004

Reviews

[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

Disappointing. Maybe it's dated?
Also nothing seems very quick.
A few good tips but wasn't keen on any of the designs,

[Sandra · Rating 2 out of 5]

lots of pictures and patterns. Most of the patterns are done like scrapbooking, with little glue ons and gadgets you'd find in the scrapbook isles. All patterns sort of the same type f design.

[M · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good illustrations, a few ideas I might want to use eg 'surprise pockets'. Nice to look at.

[Felly · Rating 4 out of 5]

read this one last Sunday in bahasa
though havent searched any bookstores
gotta find it somewhere

I LOVE MAKING CARDS!!!

[Stacia Leigh]

The aesthetic for the card designs didn't resonate with me and seemed dated. I did appreciate the "Quick and clever" bullet points, however. I discovered some fun facts/ideas, like storing ink pads upside down.