Making Cards in a Weekend
Papercraft Books
A selection of books full of imaginative ideas. How to make greetings cards and other papercraft projects using a wie variety of techniques.
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Making Cards in a Weekend
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20 beautiful handmade card projects for all levels of expertise. Wide range of traditional and contemporary techniques from stencilling, decoupage and quilling to pop-up, collage and embroidery.
80 full colour pages. Step-by-step photographs and instructions from the professionals.

Handmade Cards by Polly Pinder
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Polly Pinder shows how to create a stunning range of stylish and original cards. Special cards for christenings, birthdays, Valentine's day, Christmad and more.
48 full colour pages. Clear instructions with over 50 step-by-step colour photographs.

Quick & Clever Handmade Cards
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This is an extremely attractive book with full colour illustrations on every page. Step-by-step introduction to a large variety of techniques including punching, stamping, decoupage, metal embossing and weaving.
105 full colour pages. Over 80 projects and ideas for all occasions.

Polymer Clay Greetings Cards
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Candida Woolhouse shows how simple polymer clay techniques can be used to create unusual and appealing cards. Fimo clay is ideal for these projects.
48 full colour pages. 50 step-by-step photographs. Simple projects and helpful patterns. Cards for any occasion.

Rubber Stamped Greetings Cards
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Melanie Hendrick shows how simple rubber stamping techniques can be used to create stunning cards. Learn how to add colour, sparkle and new dimension with metal, mesh, acetate, handmade paper and more.
48 full colour pages. Over 60 step-by-step photographs. Inspiring projects simply explained. Fun and easy to make.

Punched Greetings Cards
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Julie Hickey shows how punches can be used to make professional looking cards. Create square, leaf, flower, star, tree, border and mosaic designs. Embellish your cards using thread, wire, paint, decorative string and stencilling.
48 full colour pages. 50 step-by-step photographs. Simple projects and helpful patterns. Cards for any occasion.

Metal & Wire Greetings Cards
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Julie Hickey shows how simple techniques can be used to create beautiful impressive cards. Learn how to add colour, sparkle and new dimensions with embossed patterns, mesh, beads and more.
48 full colour pages. 50 step-by-step photographs. Simple projects and helpful patterns. Cards for any occasion.

Paper Punching
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Innovative ideas for using your Craft Punches creatively. 11 beautiful projects plus variations. Make greetings cards, gift bags, artist trading cards and tiny paper plants for your friends, or simply for yourself!
80 full colour pages. Over 200 step-by-step photographs.

The Bumper Book of Papers - 72 Sheets
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This fantastic collection of papers brings together a beautiful range of designs from instruments and composers to hearts, stars, butterflies, lettering and more.
72 A4 (21 x 29.5cm) sheets of top quality, richly illlustrated, colour printed designs. Presented as perforated pages in a bound book to be torn out and used in your projects. Acid and lignin free. Includes cutting grid.

Oriental Papers - 24 Sheets
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A selection of papers inspired by the Orient. Can be used to embellish and enhance your own cards, scrapbooks and a whole host of craft and collage projects.
24 A4 (21 x 29.5cm) sheets of top quality, richly illlustrated, colour printed designs. Presented as perforated pages in a bound book to be torn out and used in your projects. Acid and lignin free. Includes cutting grid.

The Complete Book of Art Nouveau Designs
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A fantastic resource book for anyone seeking inspiration for Art Nouveau projects and ideas. Includes simple and ornate borders, frames, motifs, patterns and an alphabet.
96 pages in total. 15 full colour pages including photographs of completed examples. Designs illustrated by over 250 line drawings.

The Complete Book of Celtic Designs
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A fantastic resource book for anyone seeking inspiration for Celtic projects and ideas. Includes simple and ornamental borders, frames, motifs and patterns.
96 pages in total. 15 full colour pages including photographs of completed examples. Designs illustrated by over 250 line drawings.

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