The Complete Practical Guide to Card-Making: 200 Step-By-Step Techniques And Projects And Over 1000 Photographs - A Comprehensive Course in Making Cards, Envelopes, Invitations, Tags and Papers in a Host of Different Styles

by Cheryl Owen

How to make unique cards and stationery items - a wealth of creative ideas, techniques and examples to follow, shown in more than 1000 stunning step-by-step colour photographs.

256 pages, Hardcover

First published December 25, 2007

Reviews

[Sandysbookaday (taking a step back for a while) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have had a lot of fun with this book, and I am sure I will be getting it out of the library to use again in the future.

[Leslie · Rating 3 out of 5]

After seeing the results of a friend's love of making her own greeting cards, I started to "study up" on the subject to see if this hobby-craft would interest me. After looking at several other books and then this one, I can understand the draw of creating your own cards. The time and effort (and the number of supplies needed!) is a little daunting, but seems worth it when you can send a personalized handmade greeting.

The Complete Practical Guide is just what the title says. A good place for the beginning paper engineer with plenty of ideas for more advanced crafters.

(Side note: Beautiful cards aside, I will not be taking up this as a hobby. I think I will stick with stringing necklaces and bracelets).

[Sherri · Rating 2 out of 5]

yes, lots of picture. Some simple, some just too putzy.

[M · Rating 3 out of 5]

Big book, lots of pictures, some ideas and a few I'd like to make.