Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 09:20 AM EST [General]
Whether your looking for an alternative to wedding shower games, homespun gifts for a bride or great-for-any-season DIY wedding projects, check out these wedding papercrafts from Creative Wedding Showers.
A unique take on an advent calendar, the wedding wreath helps the bride and groom-to-be count down to their special day with little envelopes holding bits of advice. The set of seasonal napkin rings, housed inside handmade pillow boxes, make great shower gifts for guests or a treasure for a bride-to-be.
With Creative Wedding Showers it's a snap to throw a stylish wedding shower! Covering everything a hostess needs to give the bride-to-be a memorable day, the book: *Features 10 inspired shower themes and 50 easy projects to match any bride's personality *Provides information on invitations, decorations, entertainment, menus and party favors--all in one place *Includes clear, step-by-step instructions that make these creative projects accessible for everyone There's no reason for a hostess to stress out with this indispensable guide at her side. It's the next best thing to a party planner!
This abstract photo collage technique from Creative Collage for Scrapbooks, called Interval Collage, is created by cutting a design or image apart and putting it back together with a variety of elements—in this case, patterned paper. It’s a great technique for using that stash of scraps you’re not sure what to do with.
Creative Collage for Scrapbooks offers innovative ideas and approaches to the fine art of successful layering. A versatile and eye-catching technique, collage combines all the best aspects of scrapbooking--photos, embellishments, papers, memorabilia and much more--with an unmistakably unique style. This book features: *Dozens of innovative collage techniques *An introduction to basic and unique tools and supplies for collage *Beautiful color illustrations and educational step-by-step instructions *Countless ideas for utilizing found items, embellishments, memorabilia, fabrics and many other mediums *Technique tips and technique variations to help you put your own fresh spin on art
Get wrapped-up in bandanas with this colorfully covered mini book project.
Whether you’re displaying souvenirs from a recent trip or crafting a unique and personal gift, this bandana-wrapped mini book from Artful Memories is sure to please. All you need is that stash of bandanas, some book board, a needle and thread and basic papercrafting supplies, and you’re good to go.
In Artful Memories, scrapbook designers Carol Wingert and Tena Sprenger shows you how to combine a wide range of craft mediums from paper to fabrics to bookmaking and more to create art that captures your most treasured memories. Inside you’ll find: *The best of both worlds: 20+ step-by-step projects with a gallery of impressive and inspiring designs *All the hottest craft arenas with eye-catching sections on paper arts, fabric arts, bookmaking and framed art *Everything from adorable mini-books with children’s flashcards to a quirky framed quote project
Make your next greeting card one that really “pops”!
With a butterfly that flutters just outside the opened card, this simple V-fold card from Cards that Pop-Up, Flip & Slide is sure to make a lasting impression. Learn to make a V-fold card, one of the most common and versatile pop-up mechanisms, and you can create all kinds of pop-ups for friends and family. Cards that Pop-Up, Flip & Slide teaches you how to craft one-of-a-kind cards with moving parts such as pop-ups, sliders and flaps. With step-by-step instructions and 22 easy-to-follow templates, you’ll 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 * Jazz up any project using inks, collage, colored pencils and more
Sure, pre-made frames are handy, but what’s the fun in that? Craft your own paper-covered frame for a customized way to display your cherished photos.
Made from just wood, glass and nails, this glass pocket frame from Frame It! offers a unique solution for showing off photos. To customize the frame to your own home decor, simply choose a patterned paper that fits your style. And remember, frames always make great, personalized gifts!
Framing isn't something one has to leave to the professional. With Frame It! you can learn how to use ready-made frames and inexpensive framing materials to create frames perfect for their favorite photo, piece of artwork or souvenir. Inside the book, you’ll find everything you need to create the perfect frame, including: *A wide range of framing possibilities for materials ranging from photographs, to embroidered pieces and scrapbook pages, to collectibles like baseball gloves and trading cards *20 step-by-step projects incorporating a mix of hand-made and ready-made materials, as well as mat cutting and decorating *A comprehensive guide to both traditional and contemporary framing techniques and an introductory section covering the basics of framing
Purchase a copy of Frame It!here. (Click here to buy it in the U.K.)
Frame It! By Tonia Davenport $19.99
Want to more papercrafts projects to put on display ? Check out these titles:
Show it Off! By the Editors of Memory Makers Books $22.99
Outstanding Albums By the Editors of Memory Makers Books $19.99
