Paper Inspirations

Crafters will explore the vast range of papers available today, then discover numerous innovative ideas for how to use them. From pearlescent cards and translucent vellum to petal-embossed sheets and marbled prints, the paper now available for papercrafting is excitingly varied. The characteristics of different papers are clearly explained and illustrated in the book's introduction. Suggestions are then given for the Crafts the papers are most suited to, along with practical tips on cutting and folding techniques and the best adhesives to use. The 38 project ideas (19 complete projects with 19 variations) use all different types of paper, and include cards, gift wrap, stationery, boxes and scented sachets. Also included are 12 pages of full-size, easy-to-use patterns and templates, a step-by-step guide to basic techniques, plus ideas for decorating plain papers with embroidery, stamping, gilding, relief pens and hole punching.