Billy’s Reviews

Review”Delve into this book for an amazingly thorough guide to iris folding!”  —Papercraft Inspirations
Using Iris folding techniques with simple embellishments, this instructive guide runs the gamut with 460 card projects based on a range of shapes—from the triangle and square, to ovals, hexagons, and diamonds. Clear instructions and line-drawn [...]

For any crafter seeking new ways to create personal, one-of-a-kind cards and gift wrap, this guide will show them how. Successful author and craft expert Vivienne Bolton provides: *45 new projects and designs for readers to create and make *Card and gift wrap ideas for a [...]

The most complete volume on card making availableThe Cardmaker’s Workbook is 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 [...]

Featuring ideas for crafters of all abilities, this guide includes simple, step-by-step photo instructions for a wealth of projects, such as tea bag folding, iris folding, lacé, peel-offs, embroidery, punches, silk painting, glass painting, metal and wire, polymer clay, rubber stamping, and embossing. Discover how to set a favorite [...]

Scrapbook Page Maps takes the guesswork out of where to begin by giving plenty of design ideas for their scrapbook layouts! By referring to the sketches in the book, readers can select photos, papers and embellishments and then bring the page together quickly and easily. Helpful resource information [...]

A wealth of stylish ideas for making gift cards that are beautifully crafted and highly original, whatever the occasion. Weddings, Birthdays, Christmas, Get Well, Good Luck and more: the variety of occasions on which a handmade card would be appreciated is endless! This book offers such a huge variety [...]

3-in-1 Corner Punch triple the possibilities! This versatile Corner Punch enables you to get three designs in one tool! Great for customizing stationery and embellishing all your paper crafting projects. Give your corners a decorative punch. For best results use 65lb. card stock paper.
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Boys and girls alike will love these adorable knitted toys. In this book, readers will find twenty-five unique designs for fun toys that kids of all ages will love. From cute chicks and colorful mice to a patchwork tortoise and a cool robot, there’s a project for kids of all interests. Knitters will [...]

If you’ve ever looked at your piles of pictures and felt overwhelmed, behind or uninspired, you’ll find a true friend in Stacy Julian. The Big Picture is all about helping you discover your potential, not only as a Scrapbooker, but as a creative human being.
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“*Large selection of never-before-seen scrapbook pages covering a wide variety of themes and styles that will spark reader’s imaginations *Helpful tips and tricks from contributors plus sidebars and tip boxes to offer additional information on design, concept, photography, color and technique *Includes a CD-Rom of 75 printable [...]