Publisher's Synopsis
One of the most simple, inexpensive and rewarding materials to work with, an afternoon's crafting with paper can create an enduring work of art. And what better way to capture forever messages of love to family and friends at important moments in life than with a truly personal, hand-made, beautifully stylish card? Packed with inspiring and unusual designs, Fast Fun Cards shows you how to create cards for every occasion. Each of the projects also includes a variation to suit different recipients, while expert advice is given on how to choose the most appealing colour combinations and materials, with tips on using modern and exotic papers such as origami papers and how to make th most of tea-bag papers and techniques.
Encompassing many traditional techniques such as quilling, cross stitch, embossing, simple embroidery and paper cutting, the many ideas can be used to fashion cards for any number of events, holidays and parties. Many cards boast matching or co-ordinating envelopes to make, and a section on glamorous gift-wrapping includes delightfully different ideas for ways of packaging the cards, the methods of which are all illustrated and explained in the final section of the book.
