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Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > Paper crafts > Paper folding, origami
With Washi tape being a major breakout product in 2014 this super
collection of simple projects from Kami Bigler of 'No Biggie' blog
fame, is a must have for your festive Holiday makes Washi Tape
Christmas shows you how to use washi tape in an array of ways to
create fun and festive projects including quick and clever
Christmas cards, pretty paper ornaments, embellished gifts, cute
decorations, creative wrapping ideas and much more.A wealth of
creativity to get you crafting this Christmas Holiday Kami Bigler
from Orem, Utah, is a top craft and lifestyle blogger with over
60,000 followers online. She writes a weekly post for BabyCenter
blog and freelances for Craftzine and Disney. She also films
Crafternoon Webisodes with HGTV and JoAnns Stores.
Despite the digital world we live in, the sending and giving of
greetings cards is more prolific than ever. Studies show that
people have a far greater emotional response to receiving
handwritten cards than they do to emails, texts and online
messages. And how better to show your appreciation than with a
beautiful handmade design? Creating your own cards is easy,
affordable and incredibly rewarding. In this practical and
insightful book you'll discover all the inspiration and advice you
need to get started, as well as ten visually exciting and
easy-to-follow projects from professional card designers. Each
project introduces a different style and technique, from silkscreen
printing and textile foiling to letterpress and stitched motifs.
Roll up your sleeves and dive straight in: much of what you need is
inexpensive and easily accessible, while clear step-by-step
instructions guide you effortlessly through every stage. Each
artist offers a colourful behind-the-scenes glimpse into their
studio and practice, with insights into how they gather
inspiration, plus tips and tricks to help you achieve a
professional finish. Accompanied by fascinating nuggets of
greeting-card history and a wealth of beautiful photography,
there's also insider information on how to make larger quantities
for sale and how to license designs commercially, for anyone keen
to take card-making to the next level.
Origami is an ancient art, yet modern paper folders can still
invent fascinating new folds. Origami Paper Airplanes is filled
with new and outstanding folds that will delight, amuse, and
inspire paper folders of all ages. They offer a wide variety of
designs that are rated according to skill level. Everyone, from
beginners to experienced folders, will find something here to
delight the hand and eye.
Each book opens with four pages of instructions in basic folding
techniques, the symbols used in the book and a discussion of the
various papers you work with. Then come the specific folds -
Origami Paper Airplanes offers 28 different designs of aircraft
that include traditional planes, new creations, and other flying
objects such as windmills and frisbees. Extremely detailed
technical drawings, in color, accompany the reader every step of
the way from the very first crease through to the remarkable
finished creation.
With their elegant and fascinating folds, these are among the
most innovative origami books available. They are suited for
folders of all ages and skill levels. Thoroughly tested and
carefully designed instructions make it possible for anyone to
achieve results on the first try.
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