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B3105. Cardmaker's Workbook/Mason
B3105. The Cardmaker's Workbook by Jenn Mason. 2008. 160pp. 8.5"x10". Paperback $19.99 SALE
Ever wonder why some cards look right and yours don't? This book provides the answers and how to apply them to your card making. First, by showing design concepts - balance, focal point, repetition, scale, texture - with simple card examples. Then, it is onto the color theory (think paint chip strips), presented with card projects. Next, you learn a set of construction techniques and how to vary them. Then multiples, decorative inspiration, and more tips. It's organized, systematic, and fun.
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B3019. Pocket Paper Engineer Volume 2
Now Available
B3019. Pocket Paper Engineer,Volume 2: Platforms and Props by Carol Barton. 2008. 72pp. 6.5"x10".Hardcover Retail Price $26.95.
From simple greeting cards to intricate paper creations, this
engaging workbook teaches the mechanics of pop-ups
through 10 different projects. Step-by-step, full-color instructions coupled with detailed illustrations for vibrant floating platforms, tabbed props, and miscellaneous other pop-up effects. Each section includes perforated pages with preprinted designs and directions.
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B2694. Pocket Paper Engineer/Barton
The Pocket Paper Engineer: How to Make Pop-Ups Step By Step
By Carol Barton. 2005. 67pp. 6.5"x9.75". Hidden spiral. Hardcover.
A fun, clearly written instructional book based on Barton's 20 years experience teaching paper engineering and pop-ups to students of all ages. The book includes page pockets with pull out patterns with step-by-step directions printed on the backs. This workbook includes lots of construction and design tips, assembly and production techniques, pictures of finished pop-ups, and easy-to-follow illustrations on how to create your own pop-ups. Carol's pop-ups are also featured in The Penland Book.
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DVD28. Paper Delights DVD/Moote
Paper Delights DVD
by Cherryl Moote. 2004. 60 minutes.
The companion video. Presents techniques such as dry embossing, iris folding, paper quilting, bargello, basic paper folding and beginning book folding for accordion and lotus books. It is ideal for papercrafters just starting out with card making, origami and bookbinding. You get to see techniques demonstrated. Cutting sizes and detailed instructions for the projects are found in the book Paper Delights.
All our DVD’s are made to run on USA and Canada machines. If you live outside North America, you should check with the manual for your machine to see if it can play NTSC format DVD’s. If your DVD player can’t play our DVD’s, your computer may be able to.
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B2989. Paper Transformed
B2989. Paper Transformed: A Handbook of Surface-Design Recipes and Creative Paper Projects by Julia Andrus. 2007. 176pp. 8.5"x11". Paper. List price $24.95.
Andrus’ book showcases over 100 techniques for transforming paper. There are step-by-step illustrated instructions for many traditional processes – many with new variations. Also included are new and original paper treatments and project applications. Some of the projects include beeswax collage, soot printing, leather paper and a gorgeous effect called Northern Lights. The final chapter includes 2 dozen *Sparkling Paper Projects* that use techniques from throughout the book. This book was so popular that the publisher had to order a second printing almost immediately!
Chapters include: Old Favorites and New Variations, Original Designer Papers, Metal Look-Alikes, Special Paper Treatments, Stamping Techniques, Stippling, Sponging, Stenciling, Paper Finales, & Sparkling Paper Projects.
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B2674. Cards that Pop-up, Flip, & Slide / Jacobs
Cards That Pop-Up, Flip & Slide
By Michael Jacobs. 2005. 96pp. 8.5"x11". Paper.
One-of-a-kind cards with moving parts such as pop-ups, sliders, and flaps. Using step-by-step instructions and 22 easy-to-follow templates, readers will learn how to put together clever and dynamic interactive cards using simple tools that are easy to find in craft stores; use a variety of papers, from handmade and printed to recycled, for unique graphic looks; create their own envelopes for a stunning total package; and jazz up any project using inks, collage, colored pencils, and more!
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B2988. Painted Paper
B2988. Painted Paper: Techniques and Projects for Handmade Books & Cards by Alisa Golden. 2008. 178pp. Hardcover. List price $24.95 .
Alisa Golden shows how to paint paper using water-based media--primarily acrylic inks, gesso and paste. She first provides advice on paper/ink/paint choices, and introduces the tools needed to complete the projects. Every following chapter showcases multiple methods of painting techniques: washes, stencils, masking, gesso resist, paste papers (an entire chapter!), layered inks, and more. After working your way through the techniques presented, you will have a wealth of beautiful papers -- and in the final chapter, Alisa shows exactly how to use these great papers. Color photos and diagrams illustrate book/paper projects designed specifically to transform your newly painted papers into: an origami envelope, an accordion-folded album, and a decorative box, and much more! Packed with painting techniques and book projects, this title will keep your creative fires ablaze.
Chapters: Papers, Colors, and Tools; Acrylic Inks; Gesso & Stencils; Masking; Paints & Paste; Books and Projects.
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B2937. Minigami: Mini Origami Projects
Minigami: Mini Origami Projects for Cards, Gifts and Decorations
By Gay Merrill. 2005. 144pp. 8.5"x8.5". Retail Price $19.95. SALE
Clear step-by-step instructions for 50 miniature origami projects that encompass popular new forms such as tea bag folding, iris folding and modular origami. Projects range from simple to advanced.Minigami’s can be used on greeting cards and gift tags.
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B1876. Collage Techniques/Brommer
Collage Techniques
B1876. A Guide for Artists and Illustrators by Gerald Brommer. 1994. 160pp. 8.25"x11". Paper.
Covers techniques: gathering, cutting, tearing, gluing, overlaying, and finishing; various materials: oriental papers and water media; stained papers, prepared papers, found papers, photographs, and fabric; and explores collage in figurative and abstract compositions. 230 full-color illustrations.
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V28. Paper Delights VHS
V28. Paper Delights
by Cherryl Moote. 2004. 60 minutes. $29.95
SALE
The companion video. Presents techniques such as dry embossing, iris folding, paper quilting, bargello, basic paper folding and beginning book folding for accordion and lotus books. It is ideal for papercrafters just starting out with card making, origami and bookbinding. You get to see techniques demonstrated. Cutting sizes and detailed instructions for the projects are found in the book Paper Delights.
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