Weddings, Birthdays, Christmas, Get Well, Good Luck and more: the variety of occasions on which a handmade card would be appreciated is endless! This book offers such a huge variety of fast and easy-to-complete design ideas that you will be spoilt for choice when deciding what to make. Ideas for making matching envelopes, inserts and even batches of cards are included. In addition, there are lots of tools and embellishments to choose from to make your card really special: beads, punches, rubber stamps, charms, ribbons and lots more. Sixteen step-by-step projects each show you how to make a different card, complete with advice and tips for maximum speed and ease. Each project has two illustrated variation ideas, while eight pages of galleries offer yet more design inspiration and help.

By stocking your card-making store cupboard with the essential ingredients, you can make cards in the blink of an eye. Bestselling author Julie Hickey shows you the must-have materials you need to create your favourite cards designs at any time, from the right paper and adhesives, to shop-bought and home made embellishments. Also features crafty time-saving equipment, techniques and storage ideas. So once prepared, you're ready to make each card in just 3 steps - quick! You have everything to hand to make them - clever! And you'll never spend another second buying ready made cards when you can make them yourself - in an instant!

A fresh and fabulous collection of 50 hand picked papercraft projects inspired by all things floral

Say it with flowers, with unique designs for birthdays, weddings, Christmas, Mother's day and much more

Create gorgeous cards, stunning gifts, pretty tags and coordinating envelopes using an array of techniques

Easy-to-adapt designs and inspiring variations allow creativity to blossom

Discover dazzling embellishments and funky papers to complement any theme, perfect for that extra-special flowery flourish

Styles include: Contemporary chic Floral fairies Funky flowers True romance Vintage vogue