Greeting Cards

Why go for store-bought when it’s so easy to handmake a personal card? This snappy guide offers countless creative ways to say “Happy Birthday,” “Best Wishes,” or simply “I’m Thinking of You.” Plus, it takes no time, with these simple and lovely designs that cover almost any imaginable occasion. There are gift tags, postcards, tri-folded cards, and ones decorated with paint, beads, craft wire, fabric, and even polymer clay and silk flowers. An introductory section teaches techniques ranging from adhering sequins and applying glitter to embossing and rubber stamping—along with instructions on making matching envelopes.