Quick & Clever Handmade Cards: Over 80 Projects and Ideas for All Occasions (Quick and Clever)
Quick & Clever Handmade Cards: Over 80 Projects and Ideas for All Occasions (Quick and Clever)
by
Julie Hickey
Price
$6.99
Publisher
David & Charles
Publication Date
March 1, 2004
Description
About the Author Julie Hickey is a successful card maker, workshop tutor and author. She has been involved in running the Craftwork Card Club by post, which supplies over 1,500 members with materials, projects and newsletters. She is a regular contributor to Crafts Beautiful and Practical Crafts, and is also the author of Quick and Clever Instant Cards and Flower Power Papercrafts . --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Features & Highlights
- Learn how to create a gorgeous array of handmade greeting cards for all ages and occasions, to give or to sell.
- Cardmaking techniques
- : Clearly 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 sixteen unique cards with two variation ideas for every design. There’s also an eight-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 color 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.
