With this wonderful collection of classic and contemporary papercrafting ideas you can celebrate the festive season in style. Discover over 40 fresh and inspiring designs for greetings, gifts and decorations, including colourful cards and tags and gorgeous garlands and wrapping. Experiment with versatile techniques, a lavish range of yuletide papers and an array of eye-catching embellishments, including beads, wire, ribbon, stitching and more. Combining bright and stylish photography with bold projects and gorgeous page design, this book will be as valuable to the Christmas preparations as the turkey itself!

* Cardmaking is a hot topic, with over 82,000 copies of Quick & Clever Instant Cards sold to date* Includes a gallery of super-quick projects for the overwhelmed and busy Christmas shopperSixty incredible card designs and twenty stunning tag projects make up this collection of easy-to-create Christmas greetings. Simple, step-by-step instructions and detailed photographs enable even beginners to create professional and impressive results in no time. A variety of techniques--including using peel offs, felt sequins, glitter, and ribbons, and implementing sponging, quilting, and rubber stamping--gives readers great projects for the holidays and a wealth of ideas to draw upon all year round.

If You Can Cut, You Can Collage is specially designed for people who feel like they can't make art. Want to know a secret? You can! You just need a little inspiration, instruction, and confidence. Collage is a wonderful creative outlet, particularly for people who want to make art, but don't feel they have the skills or confidence for other endeavors. You can still explore and experiment with color, composition, and various themes and end up with exciting and often unexpected results. If you Can Cut, You Can Collage takes some of the mystery out of collage through easy illustrated pages that show you the basic techniques of collecting and cutting imagery, composing and adhering compositions, and then provides a wealth of exercises that get readers going on their own creative projects. We'll get you started with simple, focused, projects like making a collage with only circles, where you'll learn important concepts like how to create a focal point, how to use repetition successfully, how to achieve contrast, balance, symmetry, and more. You'll be incorporating vintage ephemera, typography and lettering, and even urban and found materials in no time!

Paper - both affordable and universally available - is possibly the most versatile material in the crafter's kit box. In this new book from Quadrille's Simple Makes series, Christine Leech demonstrates 30 original and creative ideas for lovely papercraft projects. Some of the projects are simply drawn and cut, such as the fish mobile or rose gift tag, whilst others are constructed and glued, for example a cute yet practical stationery birdhouse that holds paperclips inside and has Post-It note tiles on its roof. A few slightly more advanced projects involve special techniques, such as the beginners' bookbinding method used to create the hand-bound Japanese-style notebooks or the wedding guest book, but everything is easily achievable by following the clear, step-by-step instructions and guides.

This title offers 75 imaginative designs to make, that is shown in 500 stunning photographs. It includes practical projects for beautiful and original greetings cards, gift wrap, boxes, gift tags, wallets, invitations and matching envelopes. There are 75 unique designs for every occasion including new baby, congratulations, thank you, get well, and more. More than 500 step-by-step photographs show in detail how each project should look at every stage - with concise instructions and templates for every design. You can try out a range of simple craft techniques - beadwork, embroidery, silk painting, printing, painting, papercraft, stamping, pressing flowers and embossing foil. It includes ideas and suggestions for cards to suit every taste, from a cute dog's face for a child's birthday to a pretty lace pram to celebrate the arrival of a new baby. Here is the ultimate book of greetings cards to make, perfect for the complete beginner as well as more advanced crafters looking for new inspiration and techniques to add style and individuality to their own hand-crafted card designs. Each design has a timeless classic quality, with ideas for birthdays, weddings and anniversaries, as well as cards just to keep in touch. There are all kinds of papercraft skills to try including stacking and layering papers to creative effect, quilling, decoupage, papercuts and more. Whoever the recipient, a beautiful handmade card adds to the sense of occasion, and is a token to be cherished.

In this title, every project shown in clear stages with more than 2400 photographs, artworks and illustrations and clear information on materials, equipment and techniques. You can experiment with the wonderful range of paper available today, from humble cardboard boxes and newspaper to delicate handmade Japanese paper. It includes papercraft projects for all occasions, such as delightful gifts for family and friends, fun projects to make with children and decorative ideas for around the home. There are projects for special occasions, including coming of age, weddings, Christmas, and Valentine's Day. Sections cover papier-mache, decoupage, paper cutting and collage, decorating paper, paper construction, origami, decorative papercrafts and paper projects of every kind. Beautifully varied, adaptable and inexpensive, paper is the ideal creative medium, offering countless possibilities for original and beautiful gifts and decorations. This book explores all the principal papercraft techniques and then encourages you to try them out in a range of more than 300 projects to suit all skill levels. Here is everything you need to know about paper-making, decoupage, papier-mache and other techniques. The Japanese art of origami is clearly explained, step by step. You can learn how to design your own unique gift-wrap and tags, build collages, and produce bags, boxes, dolls, toys, ornaments, decorations and stationery. This book explores the fun and satisfaction there is to be had in experimenting with this most versatile of materials, and shows you how to produce your own desings to a professional standard.

Get more creative with your Cricut, Sizzix, or Silhouette die cutting machine! Here are 50 easy projects and 60 templates for making gorgeous home accessories, fun party decor, and memorable gifts. This book includes beautiful items you can make using just about any electronic die cutting machine, by downloading the SVG templates, running your materials through your machine, and following the instructions to assemble your cut materials. Discover graphic Scandinavian patterns to decorate aprons and tea towels, paper succulent centerpieces, and dozens of blooms for bouquets, garlands, and crowns. Every project includes easy instructions and plenty of variations so you can get the most out of your machine. With an introduction to electronic die cutting machines and options for cutting the templates out by hand, this book is full of inspiration and expert advice. Includes instructions for downloading 60 SVG cut files compatible with most electronic cutting machines.

Marina has compiled her third collection - Creative Scrapbook Piecing 3 with Marina du Plessis – of scrapbook layouts. Combined with the on-going popularity of scrapbooking in general, it's probably also because the projects in these books are cost-effective – created mostly with paper and imagination – fulfilling a need even when crafters have less disposable income than previously. Marina's versatile and internationally unique 3-dimensional figurine technique allows the scrapper to replicate the projects as presented, or to use the templates and elements to create personalised layouts. Included in the templates are figurines, frames, letters, titles, tags, journaling and envelopes. The 40+ themes covered in this title are suitable for girls and boys (from babies to adults), birthdays, festivals and special events, weddings, memories, pets and simply good times. Accompanied by full-colour photographs, instructions are clear and easy to understand, for both advanced and beginner scrappers.

Learn all the steps necessary to make a variety of colorful, decorative, useful boxes created from book board and covered with decorative papers and book cloth. Nearly 300 color photos illustrate every step needed to make hinged lid, clamshell, and creative boxes. Necessary tools and materials are discussed in detail, and essential formulas are provided for each box type discussed. Basic skills necessary for the successful production of any box are also explored, including determining grain direction, pattern layout, cutting materials, covering book board with paper or book cloth, and gluing. Also provided are box making resources, a useful glossary of terms, and an appendix featuring measurement conversions. This 2nd edition includes a brand-new chapter on divided boxes, as well as additional creative box examples to further inspire you as you explore the craft.

What if you took it a step further and set specific goals for living your best life? What if that process could be creative, exciting, and lead to actual change? Everyone wants to accomplish their goals and live the life of which they dream. But in today's busy age, how do we make that happen? This interactive book helps readers live an intentional life by determining their priorities and tapping into their creativity to create beautiful and functional vision boards and manageable action plans to achieve their goals. Through guided worksheets, vision board templates and samples, and planning pages, author Carrie Lindsey inspires readers to get clear on what they really want and then make it happen. Getting your life in order has never been so much fun! What would happen if you set aside a little time to write down what makes you excited and what drags you down? Use the guided worksheets to establish your priorities Create vision boards that make your goals concrete and attainable Discover strategies to manifest the life of your dreams Change is hard, but it's worth it. And with this book, it's also a heck of a lot of fun. Readers also have access to a private Facebook group full of members who are working towards living their dreams.

Throughout marbling's long history, people have been captivated by both its apparent simplicity and its extraordinary complexity. Get to know and enjoy marbling's beauty in this guide from paper artist Freya Scott, whose enthusiasm for the craft is highly contagious. As Freya explains the wide range of the art's possibilities and how to make them come to life in your work, beginners will learn the craft from square one, while advanced marblers will find many new ideas and directions for expanding their skills. Learn how to size and prepare various papers, choose color palettes, and make patterns, while being inspired by photos of dozens of beautiful marbled artworks. Throughout, try step-by-step projects. Learn how to marble with gouache and with acrylic; a special section covers marbling on fabric. Freya shares the personal experiences that have shaped her marbling career (for example, she learned marbling thanks to a debilitating illness) and the ways marbling can become a source of your best creativity. As she explains, although marbling is a simple concept, there are so many variables that the adventure never ends. This absorbing guide offers you the art and science you need to take marbling as far as you want to go.

Highlighting an audience not usually catered to by crafters, this guide to guys offers 16 papers and step-by-step 3-D card projects inspired by a multitude of males. With new characters from the Jolly Nation(TM) line, these cards are the perfect creations for fathers and sons with designs that feature a prizewinning soccer champ and a green-thumbed dad who's king of the lawn.

The Art of Making Paper Flowers cover all the areas of this wonderful art form. Detailed instructions, material and tools list, patterns for each flower & even a finished colored picture for reference are included to make this the complete guide to The Art of Making Paper Flowers.

Paper is the ideal medium to craft with: it is accessible, versatile, rewarding and creative. This fantastic book explores contemporary decorative and traditional papercrafts, and offers more than 175 projects for crafters to make. Techniques incude papier mache, collage, paper-making, and a whole range of decorative ways to use and create place settings, gift tags and wrapping paper, napkins, place settings, a mobile, and many more items. Three-dimensional paper constructions include children's toys, bowls, and wrapped paper beads. A final chapter introduces origami, with projects graded according to skill required.

Layer life with love! Preserve, celebrate, and cherish life's most memorable moments with this creative guide to modern scrapbooking by prolific paper craft designer Paige Evans! This stunning project book is organized into three themes: scrapbook layouts, handmade cards, and mini photo albums. The scrapbooking chapter will teach readers how to create contemporary layouts using nine different techniques, including border punches, mixed media, stamped designs, tile grids, quilt-inspired designs, handmade flowers, stitched designs, and stars. Each technique includes a step-by-step project as well as a gallery of additional samples for endless inspiration! The card chapter will teach readers how to make beautiful cards that are just as thoughtful as they are gorgeous. Themes include congratulations, sympathy, birthday, thank-you, and anniversary. Each card is presented with step-by-step instructions, and there are additional card designs at the end of the chapter to give readers even more ideas. The mini-album chapter will teach readers how to make three memory books that are small in size, but big on detail! Three popular techniques are used in the featured projects: an elastic-bound album, a shaped album, and an accordion album. Each album is overflowing with beautiful paper designs and layers of coordinating embellishments. For those new to the craft, the book includes a comprehensive "getting started" chapter that will guide them through the massive amount of tools and materials available (and let them know exactly what's needed). Plus, readers will find an overview to basic paper-crafting techniques and design principles. At the back of the book, there are eight pages of perforated scrapbook paper that readers can pull out and use to create the projects in the book or those of their own design. Readers will learn to make their memories into lovely works of art that will be cherished for years.

Belligerent one-liners, foul-mouthed insults, and just plain immature language, now in dot-to-dot format! Put down the resignation letter and pick up a pencil, these dot-to-dot activities will soothe your stress and save your work week. Perfect your coordination skills and satisfy your inner rebel with these swear-filled pages. Focus on something other than bills and remember what having fun feels like with 112 pages of activities. Take some of the stress out of adulthood and connect the hell out of the dots in this activity book.

Many crafters use scrapbooking to preserve the lives of their children, loved ones and friends. This unique title encourages them to put the spotlight on themselves! Angie Pedersen shows them how to recognize and record their own life's work -- from childhood and adolescence to adulthood.

This interactive, step-by-step guide helps scrapbookers identify their roles and write about the importance of each. A variety of concepts for every role and time period are illustrated with sample scrapbook pages.

A modern take on a baby memory book and journal, 'As You Grow' stands out from the crowd of baby books with its elegant, chic and timeless design. The gender-neutral artwork with guided sections provide space for every family to record moments from pregnancy to age five. Author and illustrator Korie Herold pored over every page, adding artistic detail and flourishes that work to create a book you can interact with now and look back on for a lifetime. This chic design promotes longevity, as this keepsake book is intended to be shared and displayed for years to come. 'As You Grow' is inclusive of every modern family.