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B3069. Magic Books & Paper Toys / Smith
Magic Books & Paper Toys: Flip Books, E-Z Pop-Ups & Other Paper Playthings to Amaze & Delight by Ester K. Smith. 2008. 7.5x7.5. Paper
Step-by-step instructions for more than two dozen clever projects, including a classic crisscross magic wallet, woven heart baskets, pop-up maps, pocket movies, flip books, spinners, and cootie catchers. The finished examples show you that even these playthings for kids can become sophisticated in execution, as well as just things of fun. Available November 2008
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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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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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DVD33. Hand Lettering on Fabric DVD Engelbrecht
Hand Lettering on Fabric: Bali Lantern Workshop. Lisa Englebrecht. 2008. 124 min.
After an introduction to calligraphy techniques,Lisa demonstrates the important points to successful decorative writing on fabric with pen & brush. For a variety of fabrics, she shares tips on how to stain and seal, to create decorative washes, and add special effects with a variety of
“inks.” Lisa then creates a rich background for her hand lettering, using a few simple materials. She presents her
signature funky lettering as well as more traditional forms.
Using the techniques presented in the video, you then apply them to the construction of a collapsible Bali lantern.
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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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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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B2975. Structural Greetings
Structural Greetings
By Josep Ma Garrofe 2007. 360pp. 8"x7". Hardcover. List $49.95
A collection of "greetings" from a wide range of graphic designers. Greetings here includes Christmas, invitations, cards, pop-ups, promotional items (self & other wise) in variety of formats. All use die-cuts and have been chosen for their uniqueness of design and the originality of their techniques, aesthetics, concept and contents. While these have all been printed and die cut by machine, there is a wealth of ideas and inspiration for card makers paper crafters. There are no instructions, but a template accompanies each full color photo (and on the CD in the back). You are encouraged to use the templates in your projects (one-off or production).
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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 commerical products and on hand materials. All projects are 3.5x5 inches or smaller. Highly recommended by Rona Chumbook.
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B2993. Paper Quilts
Turn Traditional Quilt Motifs into Contemporary Cards and Crafts by Sandra Lounsbury Foose.2007. 128pp. 8.5"x11". Paper. List price $21.95
Adapts for paper cards, traditional patchwork quilt designs with their playful complexity and geometric precision. Paper cutters will find patterns to copy, step-by-step instructions, and color photos of completed cards along with extra instructions for gift tags, ornaments, boxes, and garlands. Uses duplex, colored and patterned papers, text weight and cardstock.
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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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