Using paper, fabric and natural materials, Polly Pinder shows how to create a delightful range of amusing, original and inexpensive cards. She uses flowers, leaves, silk, cotton, textured papers, shells and straw and explains all the basic skills needed to produce simple flat and three-dimensional designs. Each stage is clearly illustrated with easy projects to try and lots of ideas.
Packed with ideas and designs, this practical, informative book illustrates all the techniques needed to make special cards for friends and family. Projects with clear step-by-step photographs demonstrate just how easy it is!
The book shows how to make basic cards and how to embellish them with beautiful handmade papers, cottons, silks, dried flowers and shells. There are ideas for Valentine's day, Christmas, Easter, Christenings, anniversaries and more.

Over 50 step-by-step photographs A complete guide to creating special cards for friends and family - using inexpensive materials Cards for all occasions

Book Contents

• Introduction
• Materials
• Making a blank card
• Making a three sided card
• Using paper
• Torn paper card
• Cut paper card
• Three dimensional card
• Using fabrics
• Natural fabric card
• Synthetic fabric card
• Using natural materials
• Dried flower card
• Sea shell card
• Lettering
• Templates
• Index
• Using natural materials
• Making an envelope

Size: 8" x 10.2"
Pages: 48
Cover: Paperback