Making Cards in a Weekend
Inspirational Ideas and Practical Projects
Published on 1. September 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
80 pages
978-1-85974-168-9 (ISBN)
Description
The author, a professional designer running her own card-making business, has brought together a team of outstanding artists to put together this unique collection of fresh and exciting designs - vivacious and colourful, delicate and unusual, each of these original cards reflects the artist's enthusiasm for innovative and fun design.
This book offers many techniques - from stencilling stamping, collage and embroidery to silk painting and decoupage - to use for birthday and anniversary cards, wedding and seasonal cards. Also included are pop-up construction, concertina format, embossed metal and mobile-style cards. Many more design ideas can be found in the stunning inspirational galleries for all imaginable occasions.
This book offers many techniques - from stencilling stamping, collage and embroidery to silk painting and decoupage - to use for birthday and anniversary cards, wedding and seasonal cards. Also included are pop-up construction, concertina format, embossed metal and mobile-style cards. Many more design ideas can be found in the stunning inspirational galleries for all imaginable occasions.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
IMM Lifestyle Books
Illustrations
Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 215 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-85974-168-9 (9781859741689)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Previous edition
Jain Suckling
Cardmaking in a Weekend
Book
03/2000
New Holland Publishers Ltd
€36.08
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Person
Jain Suckling is a professional greetings card designer and merchandiser. She runs a successful business selling handmade cards made by a host of innovative designers. This is her first book. Jain lives in Queen's Park, London.