The Cardmaker's Workbook The Complete Guide to Design, Color, and Construction Techniques for Beautiful Cards

by Mason, Jenn

• ISBN13: 9781592534159
• ISBN10: 1592534155
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-05-01
• Publisher: Quarry Books

Summary

The most complete volume on card making availableThe Cardmaker's Workbookis the only book on cardmaking that a crafter will ever need, and is formatted in a sturdy volume that can kept on the desk and referred to again and again. The book is divided into chapters focusing on composition, color, theme, construction and inspiration. Instructions are clear but concise, making room for large pictures and multiple variations. It has the look of a designer's notebook with sketches and templates that show different card formats. Unlike other cardmaking books available that are occasion driven or aren't stylized,The Cardmaker's Workbookprovides an inspiring and hands-on tool for paper addicts to use to expand their skills and stretch their imagination.The designs cover many different styles, from detailed multi-layered beauties to simple cards that can be quickly made and given as a set of stationery.

Author Biography

Jenn Mason (Brookline, MA) is trained in graphic design, designs products for the paper industry, and has a wonderful design sensibility. She is a popular author and designer. She is the author of The Art of the Family Tree, Pocket, Pullouts, and Hiding Places and the co-author ofCelebrating Baby and .