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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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B2991. Teeny Tiny Cards
Teeny Tiny Cards: Little Projects that Make a Big Impression by Jane LaFerla. 2007. 128pp. 8.25x8.25. Hardcover.
40 easy-to-make card projects combining popular crafting techniques with small, inexpensive commercial products and on hand materials. All projects are 3.5x5 inches or smaller. Highly recommended by Rona Chumbook.
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B2962. Complete Practical Guide to Cardmaking
Complete Practical Guide to Card Making
By Cheryl Owen. 2007. 256. 9"x11.5".Hardcover $29.95.
Many of the recent card books rely heavily on ready-made purchased items. This comprehensive book is more about creating rather than just buying and gluing. Starts with the basic: craft equipment and materials needed followed by papercraft techniques such as cutting, scoring, gilding, stamping, stenciling, making envelopes. Cover styles: working with natural materials, retro, contemporary, and vintage. The 150 step-by-step techniques and project for every occasion follow. 1000 color photos.
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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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B2612. Complete Bk of Papermaking, The
The Complete Book of Papermaking by Josep Asunción. 2003. 160 pp. 12"x9.5". Hardcover. Retail Price $24.95.
Richly illustrated and comprehensive. Shows, through
beautiful color photos, how to make your own paper, from the preparation of the pulp through the final pressing of the sheets & the drying.
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B2755. Collage Sourcebook: Exploring Art
Collage Sourcebook: Exploring the Art and Techniques of Collage
By Holly Harrison, et al. 2004. 272pp. 9.25" x 9.25". Paper. Retail Price $25.00.
Dozens of techniques are demonstrated in visual step-by-step instructions. Materials range from paper to found objects. Includes photo transfer, gold leaf, encaustic, assemblage, photo montage, computer collage, fabric collage, cast-paper-pulp collage, tissue-paper collage, decoupage, painting and printing on paper,water soluble pastels, frottage, texturing/altering paper, and altering books.
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B2877. Collage Unleashed/Bautista
Collage Unleashed: Paint, Bind, Stitch, Play
By Traci Bautista. 2006. 128pp. 8.5"x11". Paper. Retail Price $22.99.
Combines collage, altered fabric and journaling. The projects include art books, fabric journals and mixed-media paintings using paper, fabric, beads, dyes, paints & more.
Techniques include crayon transfers, funky embroidery, and bookbinding.
While these are new copies, they may show a little shelf wear on the covers.
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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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B2635. Quick & Clever Handmade Cards
B2635. Quick & Clever Handmade Cards:
Over 80 Projects and Ideas for All Occasions by Julie Hickey. 2004. 105pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $19.95
These colorful and cute cards use a wide range of simple techniques such as stamping, paper weaving, embossing and punches. 16 cards are presented with step-by-step instructions. Variation cards and additional design ideas are given for each. My favorite is the new home card that cleverly incorporates one of those multi-color paint “chip” strips from the home improvement store!
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